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 | 811-04367 |
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Columbia Funds Series Trust I |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA | | 02110 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
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Christopher O. Petersen, Esq. c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (800) 345-6611 | |
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Date of fiscal year end: | October 31 | |
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Date of reporting period: | October 31, 2014 | |
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Annual Report
October 31, 2014

Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni
Bond Fund
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value

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Dear Shareholders,
The U.S. Economy Gained Momentum
The U.S. economy picked up momentum throughout the third quarter of 2014 with improvements in every sector. Second-quarter gross domestic product growth was revised upward to 4.6%, with expectations that third-quarter growth would also be above trend. American companies added more than 200,000 new jobs monthly, driving unemployment below 6% for the first time since 2008. Consumer spending got a boost as both income and savings rose, and confidence hit a post-recession high. After a weak start to the year, corporate profits rebounded, indicating that business remains in good shape. Rising profits led to higher capital spending. The housing market recovery remained on track, as home sales and prices trended higher, and inventories declined. Manufacturing remained a lynchpin of the economy's expansion. Even so, performance fell short of expectations at the end of the period.
Despite Momentum, Markets Remained Stagnant
The financial markets produced lackluster results, despite good economic news and the Federal Reserve's reassurance that it intended to keep short-term interest rates low for another year. A surge in global tensions and concerns that equity valuations have risen sharply put a damper on investor enthusiasm. The S&P 500 Index inched ahead 1.13%, buoyed by its concentration in large-cap stocks with a defensive edge. Traditional fixed-income sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, mortgages and securitized bonds, eked out returns of less than 1% for the quarter. Investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds lost some ground, although fundamentals for both groups remained solid. Convertible securities and U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities pulled up the rear.
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Performance Overview | | | 3 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 5 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 7 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 8 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 13 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 15 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 16 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 18 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 24 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 30 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 31 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 32 | | |
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 35 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 39 | | |
Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 4.83% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 5.09%.
> The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which is national in scope, returned 6.05% for the same time period.
> The Fund's duration was shorter than that of the benchmark, which detracted from performance as interest rates declined.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 11/18/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.83 | | | | 3.72 | | | | 3.26 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 1.46 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 2.76 | | |
Class B | | 11/18/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.04 | | | | 2.94 | | | | 2.49 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 1.04 | | | | 2.94 | | | | 2.49 | | |
Class C | | 11/18/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.37 | | | | 3.29 | | | | 2.84 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 3.37 | | | | 3.29 | | | | 2.84 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 5.13 | | | | 3.98 | | | | 3.52 | | |
Class T | | 06/26/00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.93 | | | | 3.82 | | | | 3.36 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -0.05 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 2.86 | | |
Class Z | | 08/01/94 | | | 5.09 | | | | 3.97 | | | | 3.52 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 6.05 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.54 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% (for the one-year and five-year periods) and 4.75% (for the ten-year period). (Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.) Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. Returns for Class T are shown with and without the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (November 1, 2004 – October 31, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance of a $10,000 investment in Class A shares with sales charge is calculated with an initial sales charge of 4.75%, which was the effective sales charge prior to August 22, 2005.
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
For the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 4.83% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 5.09%. By comparison, the Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which is national in scope, returned 6.05%.The Fund's emphasis on lower rated investment-grade municipal bonds aided performance. However, its duration was shorter than that of the benchmark during the first half of 2014, which detracted from performance as longer maturity bonds outperformed. Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.
In July 2014, "AMT-Free" was added to the Fund's name, referencing a policy change that prohibits the Fund from investing in bonds subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax. No such bonds were owned during the period.
Strong Demand, Short Supply Aided Municipal Market
The municipal market ended 2013 under pressure, as the Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced its intention to taper its monthly bond purchases beginning in January. Against this backdrop, yields rose and several major credit events clouded the municipal outlook. However, the environment improved in 2014 as money flowed back into municipal funds and new issue supply decreased. Lower rated and longer maturity municipals were the best performers for the period. Five-year yields dropped by six basis points, while 10-year and 15-year yields declined by 37 and 77 basis points, respectively. (A basis point is 1/100th of one percent.) As a result, the yield curve flattened. The yield curve is a graph of AAA municipal yields, from short to long term. The difference between one- and 15-year yields was 304 basis points at the beginning of the 12-month period and 231 basis points at the end.
Contributors and Detractors
The Fund's quality and sector positioning aided results relative to the benchmark. The best returns came from non-rated issues. However, these did not account for a substantial weight in the portfolio, as non-rated names are limited in Connecticut. An emphasis on names rated A and an underweight in the top two rating categories also aided results. However, returns on the Fund's holdings rated A, while solid, lagged their benchmark counterparts. On a sector basis, hospital-related bonds performed well for the Fund, as did education bonds — mostly those of private institutions of higher education. The Fund's electric revenue and water and sewer bonds also outperformed benchmark holdings, with returns in excess of 9.0%. In both sectors, the Fund's holdings were also longer than the benchmark average in maturity and duration.
Pre-refunded bonds, with their shorter durations, were a drag on performance. Their higher quality and good liquidity, which are positive characteristics in times of stress, did not attract investors in the prevailing environment. Pre-refunded bonds are older bonds that have been refinanced by investing the proceeds from the lower yielding bond in Treasuries until the scheduled call date of the original bond occurs. Pre-refunding typically occurs when the issuer can issue a new bond at a lower rate. The Fund had more exposure than the benchmark to the zero to three-year maturity range and less exposure than the benchmark to 12- to 17-year issues, the best spot to be during the period.
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Quality Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 12.1 | | |
AA rating | | | 34.3 | | |
A rating | | | 47.1 | | |
BBB rating | | | 3.8 | | |
Not rated | | | 2.7 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated". Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund's subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate, and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Investment Risks
Fixed-income securities present issuer default risk. The Fund invests substantially in municipal securities and will be affected by tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes, as well as changes impacting a state's financial, economic or other conditions. A relatively small number of tax-exempt issuers may necessitate the Fund investing more heavily in a single issuer and, therefore, be more exposed to the risk of loss than a fund that invests more broadly. The value of the Fund's portfolio may be more volatile than a more geographically diversified fund. Prepayment and extension risk exists as a loan, bond or other investment may be called, prepaid or redeemed before maturity and that similar yielding investments may not be available for purchase. A rise in interest rates may result in a price decline of fixed-income (debt) instruments held by the fund, negatively affecting its performance and NAV. Falling rates may result in the Fund investing in lower yielding debt instruments, lowering the Fund's income and yield. Debt instruments with longer maturity and duration have greater sensitivity to interest rate changes. Interest rates can change due to local government and banking regulation changes. Non-investment-grade (high-yield or junk) securities present greater price volatility and more risk to principal and income than higher rated securities. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Federal and state tax rules apply to capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales. Income may be subject to state or local taxes. Liquidity risk is associated with the difficulty of selling underlying investments at a desirable time or price. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
Connecticut Still Recovering
As a sluggish public sector and the financial services industry continued to weigh on payroll growth, Connecticut's recovery from the 2008 recession remained a work in progress. Unemployment currently sits 0.5 percentage points above the national average and the state's housing recovery has been burdened by a backlog of foreclosures. However, income growth has started to pick up thanks to an improved outlook for the state's manufacturing sector. Prospects for new military contracts have helped stabilize some of Connecticut's largest employers. Longer term, we believe the state must improve competitiveness to attract and maintain businesses. High energy costs and higher-than-average corporate tax rates account for Connecticut's rank as the third most expensive place to do business in the country. High business costs also account for a good portion of the domestic population migration out of state that has been underway for years.
Looking Ahead
Given the slow but steady improvement in the U.S. economy, we do not currently expect the Fed to materially change its current policy stance until late in 2015. With that in mind, we plan to maintain Fund duration at or near the level of the benchmark. We see value in the seven- to 10-year maturity range and also at the far end of the Fund's target maturity range, which is 17 to 20 years. We believe that security selection, backed by rigorous credit analysis, will be the key to performance going forward. We plan to analyze the potential for changes in tax or revenue policies in light of the November election results and to monitor hospital-related holdings in light of changes, rules and regulations tied to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
May 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,023.40 | | | | 1,021.12 | | | | 4.13 | | | | 4.13 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.50 | | | | 1,017.34 | | | | 7.94 | | | | 7.93 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.10 | | | | 1,018.85 | | | | 6.42 | | | | 6.41 | | | | 1.26 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.90 | | | | 1,022.38 | | | | 2.86 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Class T | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,023.50 | | | | 1,021.63 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.70 | | | | 1,022.38 | | | | 2.86 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 99.2%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Disposal 1.0% | |
New Haven Solid Waste Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2008 06/01/23 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,520,000 | | | | 1,675,040 | | |
Higher Education 13.2% | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Connecticut State University Series 2014O 11/01/25 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,275,660 | | |
Sacred Heart University Series 2012H (AGM) 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,723,932 | | |
Revenue Bonds Fairfield University Series 2008N 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,120,000 | | | | 2,393,438 | | |
07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,821,875 | | |
Quinnipiac University Series 2007I (NPFGC) 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,188,120 | | |
Quinnipiac University Health & Education Series 2007 (NPFGC) 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,221,940 | | |
Sacred Heart University Series 2011G 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,190,000 | | | | 1,339,226 | | |
Trinity College Series 1998F (NPFGC) 07/01/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 579,260 | | |
Yale University Series 1997T-1 07/01/29 | | | 4.700 | % | | | 4,800,000 | | | | 5,220,672 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 21,764,123 | | |
Hospital 15.1% | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority Revenue Bonds Bridgeport Hospital Series 2012D 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,664,278 | | |
Hartford Healthcare Series 2014E 07/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,360,000 | | | | 2,643,979 | | |
Health System Catholic East Series 2010 11/15/29 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 3,420,000 | | | | 3,687,512 | | |
Hospital for Special Care Series 2007C (RAD) 07/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 546,075 | | |
07/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,235,000 | | | | 1,321,722 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 786,420 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Series 2011S 07/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,208,180 | | |
Middlesex Hospital Series 2006M (AGM) 07/01/27 | | | 4.875 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 534,455 | | |
Series 2011N 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,365,000 | | | | 1,561,301 | | |
07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,141,750 | | |
Stamford Hospital Series 2012J 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,760,094 | | |
Western Connecticut Health Network Series 2011 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,760,000 | | | | 2,001,666 | | |
07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,630,000 | | | | 1,864,410 | | |
Yale-New Haven Health Series 2014A 07/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,869,275 | | |
Yale-New Haven Hospital Series 2013N 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 300,000 | | | | 354,135 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 24,945,252 | | |
Investor Owned 3.3% | |
Connecticut State Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Connecticut Light & Power Co. Project Series 2011 09/01/28 | | | 4.375 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,441,100 | | |
Joint Power Authority 0.7% | |
Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 01/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,140,530 | | |
Local General Obligation 19.0% | |
City of Bridgeport Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2014A (AGM) 07/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,549,408 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2004C (NPFGC) 08/15/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,668,525 | | |
08/15/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,350,203 | | |
City of Hartford Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2011A 04/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,563,023 | | |
04/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,545,546 | | |
04/01/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,535,715 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005C (NPFGC) 09/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,085,000 | | | | 2,423,896 | | |
Series 2013A 04/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,810,000 | | | | 2,106,369 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of New Haven Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2011 (AGM) 08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 820,000 | | | | 930,454 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2008 (AGM) 11/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,410,000 | | | | 5,033,398 | | |
City of Stamford Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2003B 08/15/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,268,550 | | |
Regional School District No. 15 Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2003 (NPFGC) 02/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,083,630 | | |
Town of Brookfield Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2014 08/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 325,000 | | | | 410,946 | | |
Town of Fairfield Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2008 01/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,187,040 | | |
01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 608,240 | | |
Town of Hamden Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Build America Bonds Series 2014A 08/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 320,000 | | | | 371,568 | | |
Town of North Haven Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2007 07/15/24 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,389,614 | | |
07/15/25 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,399,872 | | |
Town of Ridgefield Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2009 09/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,130,000 | | | | 2,568,226 | | |
Town of Trumbull Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2009 09/15/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 575,000 | | | | 642,419 | | |
09/15/21 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 664,218 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 31,300,860 | | |
Multi-Family 1.4% | |
Bridgeport Housing Authority Revenue Bonds Custodial Receipts Energy Performance Series 2009 06/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 1,091,242 | | |
06/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,139,434 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,230,676 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Municipal Power 0.2% | |
Guam Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A (AGM)(a) 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 315,000 | | | | 373,351 | | |
Nursing Home 0.8% | |
Connecticut State Development Authority Revenue Bonds Alzheimers Resource Center, Inc. Project Series 2007 08/15/17 | | | 5.200 | % | | | 670,000 | | | | 715,647 | | |
08/15/21 | | | 5.400 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 524,895 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 1,240,542 | | |
Pool/Bond Bank 0.7% | |
State of Connecticut Refunding Revenue Bonds Revolving Fund Series 2009C 10/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,158,250 | | |
Prep School 3.7% | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority Revenue Bonds Greenwich Academy Series 2007E (AGM) 03/01/26 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,770,000 | | | | 3,301,120 | | |
Loomis Chaffe School Series 2005F (AMBAC) 07/01/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,670,000 | | | | 2,155,419 | | |
Miss Porters School Issue Series 2006B (AMBAC) 07/01/29 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 630,372 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,086,911 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 6.9% | |
City of Hartford Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2009A Escrowed to Maturity (AGM) 08/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 695,000 | | | | 778,887 | | |
Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative Prerefunded 01/01/17 Revenue Bonds Series 2006A (AMBAC) 01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,196,900 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2009A Escrowed to Maturity (AGM) 01/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,675,136 | | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority Prerefunded 07/01/15 Revenue Bonds William W Backus Hospital Series 2005G (AGM) 07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,341,639 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005BB Escrowed to Maturity (AGM)(a) 07/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 895,000 | | | | 1,111,581 | | |
State of Connecticut Prerefunded 11/15/15 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005D (NPFGC) 11/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,199,600 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,303,743 | | |
Single Family 5.5% | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2008B-1 11/15/23 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,139,560 | | |
Subordinated Series 2009B-1 11/15/24 | | | 4.550 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,280,520 | | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority(b) Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2014 11/15/29 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,625,000 | | | | 1,605,565 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,025,645 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 9.3% | |
State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue Bonds Transportation Infrastructure Series 2009A 12/01/19 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 3,765,000 | | | | 4,363,070 | | |
Series 2014A 09/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,052,350 | | |
State of Connecticut Refunding Special Tax Bonds 2nd Lien Transportation Infrastructure Series 2009-1 02/01/17 | | | 4.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,083,940 | | |
02/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,450,000 | | | | 4,007,554 | | |
Territory of Guam Revenue Bonds Series 2011A(a) 01/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 550,000 | | | | 600,045 | | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Matching Fund Loan Notes-Senior Lien Series 2010A(a) 10/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,020,000 | | | | 2,239,796 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 15,346,755 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Special Property Tax 1.9% | |
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District Tax Allocation Bonds Harbor Point Project Series 2010A 04/01/22 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 2,662,000 | | | | 3,136,688 | | |
State Appropriated 2.7% | |
University of Connecticut Revenue Bonds Series 2007A 04/01/24 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,236,185 | | |
Series 2009A 02/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,294,920 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,531,105 | | |
State General Obligation 8.0% | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Revenue Bonds State Supported Special Obligation Series 2009-10 06/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,755,000 | | | | 1,994,066 | | |
06/15/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,840,000 | | | | 2,128,273 | | |
State of Connecticut Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B 04/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,415,000 | | | | 6,138,281 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005B (AMBAC) 06/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 720,780 | | |
Series 2006E 12/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,188,420 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 13,169,820 | | |
Water & Sewer 5.8% | |
Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2014B 08/15/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,162,070 | | |
Hartford County Metropolitan District Revenue Bonds Clean Water Project Series 2014A(b) 11/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,207,040 | | |
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds 20th Series 2007A (NPFGC) 08/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,684,470 | | |
08/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 620,840 | | |
27th Series 2012 08/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,945,000 | | | | 3,384,600 | | |
29th Series 2014 08/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 596,775 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority(c) Revenue Bonds 18th Series 2003B (NPFGC) 08/01/29 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 837,150 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,492,945 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $151,394,648) | | | | | | | 163,363,336 | | |
Money Market Funds 0.7%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund, 0.000%(d) | | | 1,200,007 | | | | 1,200,007 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $1,200,007) | | | | | 1,200,007 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $152,594,655) | | | | | 164,563,343 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 239,459 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 164,802,802 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $4,324,773 or 2.62% of net assets.
(b) Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(c) Variable rate security.
(d) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
RAD Radian Asset Assurance, Inc.
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | |
Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 163,363,336 | | | | — | | | | 163,363,336 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 163,363,336 | | | | — | | | | 163,363,336 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,200,007 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,200,007 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 1,200,007 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,200,007 | | |
Total | | | 1,200,007 | | | | 163,363,336 | | | | — | | | | 164,563,343 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $152,594,655) | | $ | 164,563,343 | | |
Cash | | | 2,272,606 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | | | 140,255 | | |
Interest | | | 1,977,433 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 683 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,448 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 34,980 | | |
Total assets | | | 168,990,748 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | | | 2,832,510 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 828,302 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 428,283 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,816 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 228 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 31,520 | | |
Administration fees | | | 318 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 9 | | |
Other expenses | | | 29,980 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 34,980 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 4,187,946 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 164,802,802 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 152,390,563 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 143,579 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain | | | 299,972 | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 11,968,688 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 164,802,802 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 7,710,837 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 697,120 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.06 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.43 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 148,547 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 13,430 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.06 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,263,836 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 566,321 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.06 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 416,449 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 37,696 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.05 | | |
Class T | |
Net assets | | $ | 12,430,939 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,124,843 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.05 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.60 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 137,832,194 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 12,461,369 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.06 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25% for Class A and 4.75% for Class T.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 313 | | |
Interest | | | 6,235,929 | | |
Total income | | | 6,236,242 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 688,737 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 22,186 | | |
Class B | | | 1,453 | | |
Class C | | | 66,202 | | |
Class T | | | 19,069 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 16,830 | | |
Class B | | | 276 | | |
Class C | | | 12,575 | | |
Class R4 | | | 782 | | |
Class T | | | 24,151 | | |
Class Z | | | 272,443 | | |
Administration fees | | | 120,529 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 25,079 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,108 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 28,783 | | |
Registration fees | | | 36,660 | | |
Professional fees | | | 29,420 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 89 | | |
Other | | | 7,446 | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,374,818 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (301,578 | ) | |
Fees waived by Distributor — Class C | | | (20,981 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (100 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,052,159 | | |
Net investment income | | | 5,184,083 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | 813,241 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 813,241 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 2,345,718 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 2,345,718 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 3,158,959 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 8,343,042 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 5,184,083 | | | $ | 5,776,911 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 813,241 | | | | (511,379 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 2,345,718 | | | | (7,683,067 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 8,343,042 | | | | (2,417,535 | ) | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (248,236 | ) | | | (240,467 | ) | |
Class B | | | (2,982 | ) | | | (2,976 | ) | |
Class C | | | (156,889 | ) | | | (167,685 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (12,860 | ) | | | (44 | ) | |
Class T | | | (379,822 | ) | | | (385,443 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (4,374,518 | ) | | | (4,973,046 | ) | |
Net realized gains | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (36,990 | ) | |
Class B | | | — | | | | (807 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (30,336 | ) | |
Class T | | | — | | | | (59,534 | ) | |
Class Z | | | — | | | | (746,436 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (5,175,307 | ) | | | (6,643,764 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (20,333,069 | ) | | | (23,061,437 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (17,165,334 | ) | | | (32,122,736 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 181,968,136 | | | | 214,090,872 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 164,802,802 | | | $ | 181,968,136 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 143,579 | | | $ | 141,748 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 318,442 | | | | 3,480,852 | | | | 271,318 | | | | 3,047,855 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 19,947 | | | | 218,400 | | | | 20,678 | | | | 229,031 | | |
Redemptions | | | (471,961 | ) | | | (5,170,674 | ) | | | (249,512 | ) | | | (2,763,143 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (133,572 | ) | | | (1,471,422 | ) | | | 42,484 | | | | 513,743 | | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 62 | | | | 682 | | | | 87 | | | | 974 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 210 | | | | 2,300 | | | | 242 | | | | 2,684 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (9 | ) | | | (107 | ) | | | (4,580 | ) | | | (51,593 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 263 | | | | 2,875 | | | | (4,251 | ) | | | (47,935 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 106,476 | | | | 1,167,330 | | | | 161,593 | | | | 1,783,135 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 10,084 | | | | 110,446 | | | | 11,462 | | | | 127,275 | | |
Redemptions | | | (193,145 | ) | | | (2,114,703 | ) | | | (193,430 | ) | | | (2,125,797 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (76,585 | ) | | | (836,927 | ) | | | (20,375 | ) | | | (215,387 | ) | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 51,517 | | | | 556,485 | | | | 223 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,153 | | | | 12,641 | | | | 1 | | | | 6 | | |
Redemptions | | | (15,198 | ) | | | (167,050 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 37,472 | | | | 402,076 | | | | 224 | | | | 2,506 | | |
Class T shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 5,935 | | | | 64,807 | | | | 8,291 | | | | 91,194 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 18,739 | | | | 205,099 | | | | 22,804 | | | | 253,463 | | |
Redemptions | | | (124,182 | ) | | | (1,354,178 | ) | | | (121,242 | ) | | | (1,347,078 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (99,508 | ) | | | (1,084,272 | ) | | | (90,147 | ) | | | (1,002,421 | ) | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,341,677 | | | | 14,691,260 | | | | 1,263,206 | | | | 14,097,975 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 20,249 | | | | 221,724 | | | | 26,613 | | | | 295,542 | | |
Redemptions | | | (2,956,945 | ) | | | (32,258,383 | ) | | | (3,334,224 | ) | | | (36,705,460 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (1,595,019 | ) | | | (17,345,399 | ) | | | (2,044,405 | ) | | | (22,311,943 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (1,866,949 | ) | | | (20,333,069 | ) | | | (2,116,470 | ) | | | (23,061,437 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 10.69 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.33 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.31 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.64 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | |
Total return | | | 4.83 | % | | | (1.34 | %) | | | 6.36 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 6.10 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.94 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 0.81 | %(c) | | | 0.80 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.80 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.67 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.08 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 7,711 | | | $ | 9,016 | | | $ | 8,937 | | | $ | 9,108 | | | $ | 11,458 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 10.69 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.31 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | |
Total return | | | 4.04 | % | | | (2.08 | %) | | | 5.56 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 5.31 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.69 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 1.56 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | %(c) | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.06 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.34 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 149 | | | $ | 143 | | | $ | 197 | | | $ | 265 | | | $ | 1,467 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 10.69 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.29 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.31 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.60 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | |
Total return | | | 4.37 | % | | | (1.74 | %) | | | 5.94 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 5.68 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.69 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 1.24 | %(c) | | | 1.20 | %(c) | | | 1.19 | %(c) | | | 1.19 | %(c) | | | 1.20 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.38 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 2.68 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 6,264 | | | $ | 6,977 | | | $ | 7,520 | | | $ | 7,172 | | | $ | 7,897 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.19 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.20 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.84 | | |
Total return | | | 5.13 | % | | | (1.36 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.62 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | %(e) | | | 0.56 | %(c)(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.08 | % | | | 2.92 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 416 | | | $ | 2 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class T | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 10.69 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.35 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.30 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.65 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | |
Total return | | | 4.93 | % | | | (1.25 | %) | | | 6.47 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 6.21 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.84 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 0.71 | %(c) | | | 0.70 | %(c) | | | 0.69 | %(c) | | | 0.69 | %(c) | | | 0.70 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.91 | % | | | 2.76 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 3.18 | % | | | 3.18 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 12,431 | | | $ | 13,287 | | | $ | 14,903 | | | $ | 15,110 | | | $ | 16,603 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 10.69 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.36 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.31 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.67 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 11.00 | | |
Total return | | | 5.09 | % | | | (1.10 | %) | | | 6.63 | % | | | 3.08 | % | | | 6.37 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.69 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 0.56 | %(c) | | | 0.55 | %(c) | | | 0.54 | %(c) | | | 0.54 | %(c) | | | 0.55 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.06 | % | | | 2.91 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.33 | % | | | 3.33 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 137,832 | | | $ | 152,543 | | | $ | 182,533 | | | $ | 182,400 | | | $ | 209,384 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly known as Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund) (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Effective July 7, 2014, Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund was renamed Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4, Class T and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts
aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to investors who received (and who have continuously held) Class T shares in connection with previous fund reorganizations.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Delayed Delivery Securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains
(losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
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Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
Effective November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. Prior to November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent received a monthly account-based service fee based on the number of open accounts. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which receive a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.19 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.19 | | |
Class C | | | 0.19 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.19 | | |
Class T | | | 0.19 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.19 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $100.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only.
Effective March 1, 2014, the Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time. Prior to March 1, 2014, the Distributor voluntarily waived a portion of the distribution
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October 31, 2014
fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee did not exceed 0.40% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
Shareholder Services Fees
The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. In addition, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for the Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis. The effective shareholder services fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $8,535 for Class A, $150 for Class C, and $48 for Class T shares for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | Fee Rates Contractual through February 28, 2015 | |
Class A | | | 0.81 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.56 | | |
Class T | | | 0.71 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.56 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and
expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Class C distribution fees waived by the Distributor, as discussed above, are in addition to the waiver/reimbursement commitment under the agreement.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At October 31, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for utilization of prior year capital loss carryforward, Trustees' deferred compensation, and distributions. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | (6,945 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized gain | | | 6,945 | | |
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,528 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 5,175,307 | | | | 5,768,088 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | — | | | | 849,148 | | |
Total | | $ | 5,175,307 | | | $ | 6,643,764 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 586,691 | | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | 299,972 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (520,214 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 11,988,838 | | |
At October 31, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $152,574,505 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 12,008,743 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (19,905 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 11,988,838 | | |
For the year ended October 31, 2014, $520,214 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations and certain derivatives, if any, aggregated to $19,528,883 and $35,352,914, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2014. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At October 31, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 81.8% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to
$500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Effective December 9, 2014, the Fund extended its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan. The credit facility agreement, as amended, permits collective borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended October 31, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at
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October 31, 2014
the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Non-Diversification Risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Notes 3 and 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the
SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust I and the Shareholders of
Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
(formerly Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund)
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund) (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I) at October 31, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 22, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Capital Gain Dividend | | $ | 314,971 | | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 100.00 | % | |
Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period.
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income distributed during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and birth years of the Trustees and Officers of the Funds in Columbia Funds Series Trust I, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in Columbia Funds Series Trust I.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Douglas A. Hacker (Born 1955) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) and Chairman of the Board (since 2014) | | Independent business executive since May 2006; Executive Vice President — Strategy of United Airlines from December 2002 to May 2006; President of UAL Loyalty Services (airline marketing company) from September 2001 to December 2002; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines from July 1999 to September 2001. Oversees 56; Spartan Stores, Inc. (food distributor); Nash Finch Company (food distributor) from 2005 to 2013; Aircastle Limited (aircraft leasing); and SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (container leasing) from 2010 to 2013 | |
Janet Langford Kelly (Born 1957) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ConocoPhillips (integrated energy company) since September 2007; Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Legal Services, ConocoPhillips from August 2006 to August 2007; Partner, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP (law firm) from March 2005 to July 2006; Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University from September 2004 to June 2006; Director, UAL Corporation (airline) from February 2006 to July 2006; Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Kmart Holding Corporation (consumer goods) from September 2003 to March 2004. Oversees 56; None | |
Nancy T. Lukitsh (Born 1956) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Marketing, Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment adviser) from 1997 to 2010; Chair, Wellington Management Investment Portfolios (commingled non-U.S. investment pools) from 2007 to 2010; Director, Wellington Trust Company, NA and other Wellington affiliates from 1997 to 2010. Oversees 56; None | |
William E. Mayer (Born 1940) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1994) | | Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners (private equity) since February 1999; Dean and Professor, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland from 1992 to 1996. Oversees 56; DynaVox Inc. (speech creation); Lee Enterprises (print media); WR Hambrecht + Co. (financial service provider) from 2000 to 2012; BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (investment company); Premier, Inc. (healthcare) | |
David M. Moffett (Born 1952) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Retired. Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, from 2008 to 2009; Senior Adviser, Global Financial Services Group, Carlyle Group, Inc., from 2007 to 2008; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp, from 1993 to 2007. Oversees 56; CIT Group Inc. (commercial and consumer finance); eBay Inc. (online trading community); MBIA Inc. (financial service provider); E.W. Scripps Co. (print and television media), Building Materials Holding Corp. (building materials and construction services); Genworth Financial, Inc. (financial and insurance products and services); and University of Oklahoma Foundation | |
Charles R. Nelson (Born 1942) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1981) | | Retired. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, since 2011; Professor of Economics, University of Washington from 1976 to 2011; Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Political Economy, University of Washington from 1993 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Statistics, University of Washington from 1980 to 2011; Associate Editor, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking from September 1993 to 2008; consultant on econometric and statistical matters. Oversees 56; None | |
John J. Neuhauser (Born 1943) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1984) | | President, Saint Michael's College, since August 2007; Director or Trustee of several non-profit organizations, including Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc.; Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculties, Boston College from August 1999 to October 2005; University Professor, Boston College from November 2005 to August 2007. Oversees 56; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (closed-end funds) | |
Patrick J. Simpson (Born 1944) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2000) | | Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (law firm). Oversees 56; None | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Anne-Lee Verville (Born 1945) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1998) | | Retired. General Manager — Global Education Industry from 1994 to 1997, President — Application Systems Division from 1991 to 1994, Chief Financial Officer — US Marketing & Services from 1988 to 1991, and Chief Information Officer from 1987 to 1988, IBM Corporation (computer and technology). Oversees 56; Enesco Group, Inc. (producer of giftware and home and garden decor products) from 2001 to 2006 | |
Interested Trustee
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
William F. Truscott (Born 1960) 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Trustee (since 2012) | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, from May 2010 to September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006 to August 2012; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014. Oversees 188; Chairman of the Board, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010; Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to January 2013 | |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from December 2004 to April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003. | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from September 2004 to April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002. | |
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Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006. | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010. | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2006 to April 2010. | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously, Chief Counsel from January 2010 to January 2013, and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated from July 2008 to November 2008. | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; previously, Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 to April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services from 2006 to 2009. | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. from 1998 to April 2010. | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since January 2010 (previously, Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from 2004 to January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007. | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. from May 2010 to October 2014; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from 2004 to April 2010; and Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from 2007 to April 2010. | |
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement
On June 11, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees") unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "Investment Manager") with respect to Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Trust. As detailed below, the Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the "Committee") and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager before determining to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Advisory Agreement, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 4, 2014, April 30, 2014 and June 10, 2014 and at Board meetings held on April 30, 2014 and June 11, 2014. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Funds and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected Fund portfolio managers and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 10, 2014, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 11, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel, or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:
• Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;
• Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;
• The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through February 28, 2015 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed the annual rates of 0.81% for Class A, 1.56% for Class B, 1.56% for Class C, 0.56% for Class R4, 0.71% for Class T and 0.56% for Class Z;
• The terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement;
• The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement, the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement;
• Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;
• Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;
• Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;
• Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and
• The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Advisory Agreement
The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.
The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Administrative Services Agreement, including the Investment Manager's ability to coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance
The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons. Although the Fund's performance lagged that of a relevant peer group for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Committee and the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant continuation of the Fund's Advisory Agreement. Those factors included one or more of the following: (i) that the Fund's performance, although lagging in certain recent periods, was stronger over the longer term; (ii) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund's investment strategy and policies and that the Fund was performing within a reasonable range of expectations, given those investment decisions, market conditions and the Fund's investment strategy; (iii) that the Fund's performance was competitive when compared to other relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (iv) that the Investment Manager had taken or was taking steps designed to help improve the Fund's investment performance, including, but not limited to, enhancing the resources supporting the portfolio managers, or modifying investment strategies.
The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2013, the Fund's performance was in the twenty-third, thirty-ninth and sixty-fourth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.
The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses
The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are both ranked in the first quintile (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.
The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. In evaluating these considerations, the Committee and the Board took note of the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to other clients, including fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate account clients with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund.
The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2013 to profitability levels realized in 2012. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale
The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.
In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Other Benefits to the Investment Manager
The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.
Conclusion
The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
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The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia AMT-Free Connecticut Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
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This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
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Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation's largest asset managers. At the heart of our success — and, most importantly, that of our investors — are some of the most talented professionals in the industry, brought together by a unique way of working.
It starts with carefully selected, specialized investment teams. While each team brings a diverse and innovative range of skills, all are grounded by a common set of core beliefs. All possess a solid conviction in the power of proprietary, bottom-up research. All look not only at generating returns, but also at the likely consistency of those returns and the risks required to achieve them. And while our culture encourages teams to operate independently and question established thinking, a rigorous investment oversight process ensures that each team stays true to its clearly articulated investment process. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and the way we reach them matters just as much.
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Dear Shareholders,
The U.S. Economy Gained Momentum
The U.S. economy picked up momentum throughout the third quarter of 2014 with improvements in every sector. Second-quarter gross domestic product growth was revised upward to 4.6%, with expectations that third-quarter growth would also be above trend. American companies added more than 200,000 new jobs monthly, driving unemployment below 6% for the first time since 2008. Consumer spending got a boost as both income and savings rose, and confidence hit a post-recession high. After a weak start to the year, corporate profits rebounded, indicating that business remains in good shape. Rising profits led to higher capital spending. The housing market recovery remained on track, as home sales and prices trended higher, and inventories declined. Manufacturing remained a lynchpin of the economy's expansion. Even so, performance fell short of expectations at the end of the period.
Despite Momentum, Markets Remained Stagnant
The financial markets produced lackluster results, despite good economic news and the Federal Reserve's reassurance that it intended to keep short-term interest rates low for another year. A surge in global tensions and concerns that equity valuations have risen sharply put a damper on investor enthusiasm. The S&P 500 Index inched ahead 1.13%, buoyed by its concentration in large-cap stocks with a defensive edge. Traditional fixed-income sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, mortgages and securitized bonds, eked out returns of less than 1% for the quarter. Investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds lost some ground, although fundamentals for both groups remained solid. Convertible securities and U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities pulled up the rear.
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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 7 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 8 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 18 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 20 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 21 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 23 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 28 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 34 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 35 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 36 | | |
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 39 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 43 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 11.22% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 11.35%.
> During the same 12-month period, the Barclays California Municipal Bond Index returned 8.96% and the broad Barclays Municipal Bond Index returned 7.82%.
> Effective duration and yield curve positioning during the period more than offset mixed results from sector allocation and security selection.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 06/16/86 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 11.22 | | | | 6.74 | | | | 4.99 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 5.88 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 4.48 | | |
Class B | | 08/04/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 10.39 | | | | 5.94 | | | | 4.21 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 5.39 | | | | 5.62 | | | | 4.21 | | |
Class C | | 08/01/97 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 10.72 | | | | 6.26 | | | | 4.52 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 9.72 | | | | 6.26 | | | | 4.52 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 11.35 | | | | 6.82 | | | | 5.03 | | |
Class Z* | | 09/19/05 | | | 11.35 | | | | 6.99 | | | | 5.22 | | |
Barclays California Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 8.96 | | | | 6.19 | | | | 5.03 | | |
Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 7.82 | | | | 5.26 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays California Municipal Bond Index is a subset of the Barclays Municipal Bond Index consisting solely of bonds issued by obligors located in the state of California.
The Barclays Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the broad market for investment-grade, tax-exempt bonds with a maturity of at least one year.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (November 1, 2004 – October 31, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Portfolio Management
Catherine Stienstra
Quality Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 2.4 | | |
AA rating | | | 13.5 | | |
A rating | | | 58.1 | | |
BBB rating | | | 15.0 | | |
Non-investment grade | | | 2.5 | | |
Not rated | | | 8.5 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated". Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund's subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate, and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
For the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 11.22% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 11.35%. During the same 12-month period, the Barclays California Municipal Bond Index (Barclays CA Index) returned 8.96% and the broad Barclays Municipal Bond Index returned 7.82%. Effective duration and yield curve positioning during the period more than offset mixed results from sector allocation and security selection. Duration is a measure of sensitivity to movements in interest rates.
Tax-Exempt Bond Market Posted Gains
The tax-exempt fixed-income market posted solid gains during the annual period, as municipal bond yields declined across most of the yield curve (spectrum of maturities) and supply/demand conditions remained supportive. Municipal bonds were the best performing sector in the broad U.S. fixed-income market in 2014 year to date through October 31, generating the strongest returns seen in the sector in five years. Yields on longer term maturities declined while yields on shorter term maturities rose modestly, resulting in a flatter municipal bond yield curve. Lower quality, higher yielding municipal bonds generally outperformed their higher quality, lower yielding counterparts.
As the annual period began, municipal bond mutual funds were experiencing redemptions, albeit more slowly than the record levels hit in late summer 2013. Fund flows turned positive in February 2014, with improved demand for municipal bonds supported by reduced supply and higher taxes. The markets became unsettled in March 2014 when comments from the Federal Reserve (Fed) hinted that interest rates might increase sooner than previously anticipated. Fed Chair Janet Yellen subsequently re-emphasized the Fed's commitment to keep short-term interest rates low. In the second quarter of 2014, the municipal bond market generated strong gains as yields fell. Geopolitical uncertainty and inconsistent economic data helped push municipal bond prices higher. In the third quarter and into October, municipal bonds generally continued their strong performance, despite an uptick in market volatility.
From a fundamental perspective, states saw greater revenue — topping pre-recession peaks — on the back of increasing sales, income and property taxes along with lower expenses following recent austerity measures. Select negative credit stories made headlines, including the state of Illinois' pension turmoil, Puerto Rico's multi-notch downgrade, Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing and the state of New Jersey's downgrade after a revenue shortfall led the state to make a reduced payment to its pension funds. However, such issues were not representative of the broad municipal bond market. Overall default rates trended down and were at their lowest level since 2009. It is well worth noting that California state credit ratings were upgraded in June 2014 by Moody's Investors Service to Aa3 — its highest rating achieved since 2001 — based on better fiscal management and a balanced budget. In addition, Standard & Poor's upgraded California's credit rating in October to A+. The technical (supply and demand) landscape for the annual period overall also supported the performance of the tax-exempt fixed-income market, as supply on both the national and state levels declined, and demand, as evidenced by municipal bond mutual fund inflows, was positive.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Duration and Yield Curve Positioning Aided Returns
The Fund benefited most from its combined duration and yield curve positioning. The Fund had a longer duration than the Barclays CA Index, which helped as longer maturity tax-exempt bond yields fell. An overweight relative to the Barclays CA Index in bonds with maturities of 15 years or longer and a relative underweight in bonds with maturities of 1 to 15 years contributed positively as well, as longer dated maturities outperformed shorter term maturities during a time when the municipal bond yield curve flattened.
From a sector perspective, the Fund benefited from having an overweight exposure to the hospital sector and from having underweight allocations to the electric utilities and state general obligation bond sectors. Effective issue selection among the special tax, hospital, water/sewer, education and state and local general obligation bond sectors contributed positively as well. In terms of credit quality, having overweight allocations to bonds rated A and BBB and to non-rated securities and underweight allocations to bonds rated AAA and AA added value, as lower quality securities generally outperformed higher quality securities during the annual period.
Security Selection in Electric Utilities Sector Detracted
Detracting from Fund results was security selection within the electric utilities sector, particularly a small position in Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) bonds. These bonds performed poorly, as the cash-strapped electrical power authority faced critical deadlines to extend or make payments on lines of credit with banks. We sold the Fund's remaining position in these bonds in July 2014, leaving the Fund with no exposure to any Puerto Rico credits. Indeed, the negative impact of the position in PREPA was partially offset by the positive effect of having an overall underweight allocation to Puerto Rico bonds.
Having an overweight allocation to special tax bonds and underweight allocations to the prepaid gas, transportation and local general obligation sectors detracted from the Fund's relative results as well.
Fundamental Analysis Drove Portfolio Changes
During the annual period, we increased the Fund's exposure to state appropriated bonds and to the transportation sector. We decreased the Fund's exposure to pre-refunded bonds and to the local general obligation bond sector. From a credit quality perspective, we increased the Fund's allocation to bonds rated A and to bonds rated below investment grade and decreased its allocation to bonds rated AA. Overall, the Fund's duration remained longer than that of the Barclays CA Index during the annual period. However, while still maintaining a relatively longer duration at the end of the annual period, we had allowed the Fund's duration to drift modestly shorter as the end of the Fed's quantitative easing program and a potential shift in Fed policy approached.
The Fund held a modest position in an inverse floater to enhance income — with minimal impact during the annual period. Inverse floaters are bonds or other types of debt whose coupon rate has an inverse relationship to short-term interest rates or to a benchmark rate. An inverse floater adjusts its coupon payment as the interest rate changes, such that when interest rates rise, the coupon rate falls.
Investment Risks
Fixed-income securities present issuer default risk. The Fund invests substantially in municipal securities and will be affected by tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes, as well as changes impacting a state's financial, economic or other conditions. A relatively small number of tax-exempt issuers may necessitate the Fund investing more heavily in a single issuer and, therefore, be more exposed to the risk of loss than a fund that invests more broadly. The value of the Fund's portfolio may be more volatile than a more geographically diversified fund. Prepayment and extension risk exists as a loan, bond or other investment may be called, prepaid or redeemed before maturity and that similar yielding investments may not be available for purchase. A rise in interest rates may result in a price decline of fixed-income (debt) instruments held by the fund, negatively affecting its performance and NAV. Falling rates may result in the fund investing in lower yielding debt instruments, lowering the fund's income and yield. Debt instruments with longer maturity and duration have greater sensitivity to interest rate changes. Interest rates can change due to local government and banking regulation changes. Non-investment-grade (high-yield or junk) securities present greater price volatility and more risk to principal and income than higher rated securities. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Federal and state tax rules apply to capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales. Income may be subject to state or local taxes. Liquidity risk is associated with the difficulty of selling underlying investments at a desirable time or price. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Looking Ahead
As we move closer to the end of 2014, we currently expect to see a gradual rise in interest rates should the economy continue to slowly recover. The Fed's quantitative easing asset purchases officially ended in October 2014, and its comments at that time left the market with the impression that if economic data were to come in stronger in support of its employment and inflation targets, then we can expect the first interest rate hike sooner than later, but any such tightening of monetary policy would be data dependent. To date, geopolitical unrest, an economic slowdown in the eurozone and/or declining energy prices have kept U.S. Treasury yields suppressed even while economic data, including employment figures, were improving and inflation remained low. Of course, we remain mindful that these same factors could derail the U.S. economic recovery and alter Fed policy going forward.
At the end of the annual period, we remained generally constructive on the municipal bond market. Fundamentals had improved, defaults remained low, positive supply/demand technicals were expected to continue and taxable equivalent yields remained attractive due to high levels of taxation. As such, we currently expect to maintain the Fund's duration profile longer than that of the Barclays CA Index for the near term. We also expect, at this time, to continue to emphasize lower rated investment-grade credits and below-investment-grade credits for the additional income they may provide. Going forward, we currently expect short-term municipal bond yields to rise more than longer term yields, which will result in a flatter yield curve. Therefore, we intend to maintain an overweight exposure to municipal bonds with maturities of 15 years and longer and an underweight exposure to bonds with maturities of 1-10 years relative to the Barclays CA Index.
As always, the Fund's emphasis remains on generating income generally exempt from federal income tax and California state and local taxes as well as capital appreciation, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
May 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,051.60 | | | | 1,021.22 | | | | 4.09 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 0.79 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,047.70 | | | | 1,017.44 | | | | 7.95 | | | | 7.83 | | | | 1.54 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,049.30 | | | | 1,018.95 | | | | 6.41 | | | | 6.31 | | | | 1.24 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,052.90 | | | | 1,022.48 | | | | 2.79 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 0.54 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,053.00 | | | | 1,022.48 | | | | 2.79 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 0.54 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 98.5%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Airport 4.9% | |
City of Fresno Airport(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013B AMT 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 554,840 | | |
07/01/30 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,163,715 | | |
County of Orange Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 07/01/39 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,831,625 | | |
County of Sacramento Airport System Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2009B 07/01/39 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,417,480 | | |
County of Sacramento Airport System(a) Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2008B (AGM) AMT 07/01/39 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,069,990 | | |
San Francisco City & County Airports Commission-San Francisco International Airport(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds 2nd Series 2008-34E (AGM) AMT 05/01/25 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,698,450 | | |
2nd Series 2011F AMT 05/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,210,000 | | | | 5,880,266 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2014A AMT 05/01/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,625,080 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 23,241,446 | | |
Disposal 0.4% | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Waste Management, Inc. Series 2002A AMT(a)(b) 01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,117,980 | | |
Higher Education 5.9% | |
California Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds California College of the Arts Series 2005 06/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,012,270 | | |
California Lutheran University Series 2008 10/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 665,000 | | | | 741,694 | | |
10/01/38 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,381,870 | | |
Chapman University Series 2011 04/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,375,000 | | | | 4,847,150 | | |
Loyola Marymount University Series 2010A 10/01/40 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,391,325 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Woodbury University Series 2006 01/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,830,000 | | | | 1,831,940 | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Biola University Series 2008 10/01/28 | | | 5.800 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,225,060 | | |
Series 2013 10/01/38 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,083,710 | | |
10/01/42 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,360,000 | | | | 2,542,806 | | |
California State University Revenue Bonds Systemwide Series 2009A 11/01/40 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,371,720 | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds California Baptist University Series 2014A 11/01/43 | | | 6.375 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,387,660 | | |
Lancer Plaza Project Series 2013 11/01/33 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,483,608 | | |
11/01/43 | | | 5.875 | % | | | 1,875,000 | | | | 1,982,306 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 28,283,119 | | |
Hospital 11.7% | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Cedars Sinai Medical Center Series 2005 11/15/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,025,000 | | | | 4,162,252 | | |
Revenue Bonds Adventist Health System West Series 2009A 09/01/39 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 8,122,800 | | |
Catholic Healthcare Series 2011A 03/01/41 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,263,790 | | |
Catholic Healthcare West Series 2009A 07/01/39 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,169,080 | | |
Series 2009E 07/01/25 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,293,615 | | |
Kaiser Permanente Series 2006A 04/01/39 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,350,000 | | | | 3,471,203 | | |
St. Joseph Health System Series 2009A 07/01/29 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,741,500 | | |
St. Joseph Health Systems Series 2013A 07/01/37 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,267,280 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Sutter Health Obligation Group Series 2008A 08/15/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,739,675 | | |
Series 2011B 08/15/31 | | | 5.875 | % | | | 1,815,000 | | | | 2,185,478 | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Certificate of Participation | |
Community Hospitals of Central California Series 2007 02/01/37 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,610,275 | | |
Revenue Bonds Community Hospitals of Central California Series 2009 02/01/39 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,313,160 | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds Catholic Healthcare West Series 2008B 07/01/30 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,920,000 | | | | 2,134,925 | | |
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Series 2014A (AGM) 10/01/43 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,688,835 | | |
John Muir Health Series 2006A 08/15/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,173,700 | | |
Series 2009 07/01/39 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 560,265 | | |
Kaiser Permanente Series 2001C 08/01/31 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,160,368 | | |
Sutter Health Series 2011A 08/15/42 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,418,160 | | |
City of Marysville Revenue Bonds Fremont-Rideout Health Group Series 2011 01/01/42 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,297,760 | | |
City of Torrance Revenue Bonds Torrance Memorial Medical Center Series 2010A 09/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,270,150 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 56,044,271 | | |
Investor Owned 1.0% | |
City of Chula Vista Revenue Bonds San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Series 2004D 01/01/34 | | | 5.875 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,191,040 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of Chula Vista(a) Revenue Bonds San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Series 1992D AMT 12/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,741,325 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,932,365 | | |
Local Appropriation 3.2% | |
City of Modesto Certificate of Participation Community Center Refinancing Project Series 1993A (AMBAC) 11/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,235,000 | | | | 2,269,374 | | |
Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corp. Revenue Bonds Capital Equipment Series 2008A 09/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,091,440 | | |
Series 2008B 09/01/38 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,185,430 | | |
Pico Rivera Public Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009 09/01/31 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,666,770 | | |
Sacramento City Schools Joint Powers Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2006A 03/01/40 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,191,940 | | |
San Mateo County Board of Education Refunding Certificate of Participation Series 2009 06/01/35 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,200,300 | | |
Victor Elementary School District Certificate of Participation School Construction Refinancing Project Series 1996 (NPFGC) 05/01/18 | | | 6.450 | % | | | 2,265,000 | | | | 2,483,595 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 15,088,849 | | |
Local General Obligation 5.3% | |
Central Valley Schools Financing Authority General Obligation Refunding Revenue Bonds School District Program Series 1998A (NPFGC) 02/01/18 | | | 6.450 | % | | | 560,000 | | | | 604,195 | | |
East Side Union High School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2003B (NPFGC) 08/01/26 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,010,000 | | | | 2,432,602 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Grossmont Healthcare District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds 2006 Election Series 2011B 07/15/34 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,464,320 | | |
Los Angeles Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D 01/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 849,045 | | |
Manteca Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Election of 2004 Series 2006 (NPFGC)(c) 08/01/32 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 5,440,000 | | | | 2,331,802 | | |
Menifee Union School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Election of 2008 Series 2008A 08/01/33 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 3,538,344 | | |
Oakland Unified School District/Alameda County Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Election of 2006 Series 2012A 08/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 845,273 | | |
08/01/32 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,811,400 | | |
Election of 2012 Series 2013 08/01/30 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 1,095,000 | | | | 1,332,593 | | |
Rocklin Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 1995C (NPFGC)(c) 07/01/20 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 3,460,000 | | | | 2,838,100 | | |
San Gorgonio Memorial Health Care District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2014 08/01/39 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,357,200 | | |
Simi Valley Unified School District Refunding Certificate of Participation Capital Improvement Projects Series 1998 (AMBAC) 08/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 925,000 | | | | 997,020 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 25,401,894 | | |
Multi-Family 2.9% | |
California Housing Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Multifamily Housing III Series 1999A AMT(a) 02/01/36 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 2,280,000 | | | | 2,281,642 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Caritas Affordable Housing Senior Series 2014 08/15/49 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,825,990 | | |
Subordinated Series 2014 08/15/49 | | | 5.875 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,050,230 | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds University of California Irvine East Campus Apartments Series 2006 05/15/38 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,553,400 | | |
Series 2012 05/15/31 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,242,420 | | |
Revenue Bonds University of California Irvine East Campus Apartments Series 2008 05/15/32 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,657,740 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 13,611,422 | | |
Municipal Power 2.5% | |
Anaheim Public Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Anaheim Electric Systems Distribution Series 2009 10/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,136,490 | | |
City of Redding Certificate of Participation Series 2008A (AGM) 06/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 865,000 | | | | 970,764 | | |
City of Riverside Electric Revenue Bonds Series 2008D (AGM) 10/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,494,944 | | |
City of Vernon Electric System Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 08/01/21 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 2,730,000 | | | | 3,056,999 | | |
Series 2012A 08/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,100,280 | | |
Imperial Irrigation District Refunding Revenue Bonds Systems Series 2011A 11/01/31 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,211,640 | | |
Modesto Irrigation District Certificate of Participation Series 2004B 07/01/35 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,167,960 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Southern California Public Power Authority Revenue Bonds Milford Wind Corridor Project Series 2010-1 07/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 582,890 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,721,967 | | |
Other Bond Issue 1.7% | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue Bonds Series 2008 02/01/33 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,307,860 | | |
02/01/38 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,050,000 | | | | 3,362,991 | | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Revenue Bonds Consolidated Rental Car Facility Project Series 2014A 07/01/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,671,390 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 8,342,241 | | |
Ports 2.3% | |
Port Commission of the City & County of San Francisco Revenue Bonds Series 2010A 03/01/40 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,412,150 | | |
Port of Los Angeles Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2014A AMT(a) 08/01/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,614,750 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,026,900 | | |
Prep School 0.5% | |
California School Finance Authority Revenue Bonds KIPP Los Angeles Projects Series 2014A 07/01/44 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,040,530 | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds Aspire Public Schools Series 2010 07/01/30 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,420,000 | | | | 1,470,538 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,511,068 | | |
Prepaid Gas 0.3% | |
M-S-R Energy Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 11/01/34 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,396,600 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Refunded/Escrowed 4.8% | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Prerefunded 02/01/20 Revenue Bonds Insured Episcopal Home Series 2010B 02/01/32 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,488,600 | | |
City of Newport Beach Prerefunded 12/01/21 Revenue Bonds Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Series 2011 12/01/40 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,286,360 | | |
City of Pomona Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1990B Escrowed to Maturity (GNMA/FHLMC) 08/01/23 | | | 7.500 | % | | | 790,000 | | | | 1,005,852 | | |
City of Redding Revenue Bonds Series 1992 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(b) 07/01/22 | | | 12.291 | % | | | 370,000 | | | | 519,110 | | |
County of Riverside Revenue Bonds Series 1989A Escrowed to Maturity (GNMA) AMT(a) 05/01/21 | | | 7.800 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,419,700 | | |
Rowland Water District Prerefunded 12/01/18 Certificate of Participation Recycled Water Project Series 2008 12/01/39 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 2,235,000 | | | | 2,714,117 | | |
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 1993 Escrowed to Maturity(c) 01/01/20 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 11,280,720 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 22,714,459 | | |
Resource Recovery 0.7% | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds UTS Renewable Energy-Waste Water Facilities Series 2011 AMT(a)(d)(e) 12/01/32 | | | 7.500 | % | | | 2,825,000 | | | | 3,227,280 | | |
Retirement Communities 2.7% | |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps. Refunding Revenue Bonds Episcopal Senior Communities Series 2011 07/01/31 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 2,537,106 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Episcopal Communities and Services Series 2012 05/15/42 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,244,230 | | |
Revenue Bonds American Baptist Homes West Series 2010 10/01/39 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,708,020 | | |
Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc. Series 2013 12/01/36 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,194,300 | | |
Eskaton Properties, Inc. Series 2012 11/15/34 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,353,813 | | |
City of La Verne Refunding Certificate of Participation Brethren Hillcrest Homes Series 2014 05/15/36 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,175,416 | | |
Los Angeles County Regional Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Montecedro, Inc. Project Series 2014A 11/15/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 548,480 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 12,761,365 | | |
Single Family 0.6% | |
California Housing Finance Agency(a) Revenue Bonds Home Mortgage Series 2006H (FGIC) AMT 08/01/30 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 350,000 | | | | 365,515 | | |
Series 2006K AMT 08/01/26 | | | 4.625 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,542,875 | | |
02/01/42 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 135,000 | | | | 137,804 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,046,194 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 1.2% | |
Riverside County Transportation Commission Revenue Bonds Limited Tax Series 2010A 06/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,764,850 | | |
Special Property Tax 20.0% | |
Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 06-2 Special Tax Bonds Stadium Lofts Series 2007 09/01/37 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,021,910 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Old Town Kern Pioneer Series 2009A 08/01/29 | | | 7.500 | % | | | 1,720,000 | | | | 1,895,423 | | |
Southeast Bakersfield Series 2009B 08/01/29 | | | 7.250 | % | | | 805,000 | | | | 878,617 | | |
Carson Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Housing Series 2010A 10/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,394,750 | | |
Cerritos Public Financing Authority Tax Allocation Bonds Los Coyotes Redevelopment Project Loan Series 1993A (AMBAC) 11/01/23 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,438,900 | | |
Chino Public Financing Authority Refunding Special Tax Bonds Series 2012 09/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,810,725 | | |
09/01/38 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 625,000 | | | | 684,081 | | |
City of Carson Special Assessment Bonds Assessment District No. 92-1 Series 1992 09/02/22 | | | 7.375 | % | | | 90,000 | | | | 90,890 | | |
City of Irvine Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District 2013-3 Series 2014 09/01/39 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 834,518 | | |
09/01/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,137,525 | | |
City of Palo Alto Refunding & Improvement Special Assessment Bonds Limited Obligation-University Ave. Series 2012 09/02/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 800,000 | | | | 878,704 | | |
City of Yucaipa Refunding Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District No. 98-1 Series 2011 09/01/30 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,689,600 | | |
Corona-Norca Unified School District Refunding Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District #98-1 Series 2013 09/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,453,296 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Eastern Municipal Water District Special Tax Bonds District No. 2004-27 Cottonwood Series 2006 09/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 190,000 | | | | 194,714 | | |
09/01/36 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 480,000 | | | | 489,854 | | |
Elk Grove Unified School District Refunding Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District No. 1 Series 1995 (AMBAC) 12/01/24 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,615,810 | | |
Elk Grove Unified School District(c) Refunding Special Tax Bonds Capital Appreciation-Community Facilities District No. 1 Series 1995 (AMBAC) 12/01/18 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,720,000 | | | | 2,258,253 | | |
Folsom Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Central Folsom Redevelopment Project Series 2009 08/01/29 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,057,920 | | |
08/01/36 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,062,460 | | |
Inglewood Redevelopment Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Merged Redevelopment Project Series 1998A (AMBAC) 05/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,358,930 | | |
Inland Valley Development Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2014A 09/01/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,496,400 | | |
Jurupa Public Financing Authority Refunding Special Tax Bonds Series 2014A 09/01/42 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,098,510 | | |
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Hollywood Redevelopment Project Series 1998C (NPFGC) 07/01/18 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 1,665,000 | | | | 1,865,183 | | |
Mountain View Shoreline Regional Park Community Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2011A 08/01/35 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,480,609 | | |
08/01/40 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,341,460 | | |
Oakdale Public Financing Authority Tax Allocation Bonds Central City Redevelopment Project Series 2004 06/01/33 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,500,945 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Subordinated Series 2013 09/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,351,580 | | |
Palmdale Civic Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Redevelopment Project No. 1 Series 2009A 07/01/27 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 4,780,000 | | | | 5,524,581 | | |
Pittsburg Successor Agency Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Los Medanos Community Development Project Series 1999 (AMBAC)(c) 08/01/24 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 1,418,466 | | |
Poway Unified School District Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District No. 6-4S Ranch Series 2012 09/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,523,550 | | |
Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Housing Set Aside Series 2007A (NPFGC) 09/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,330,880 | | |
Riverside Public Financing Authority Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Multiple Loans Series 1991A 02/01/18 | | | 8.000 | % | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,177 | | |
San Diego Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 2001 (AGM)(c) 09/01/20 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 3,630,000 | | | | 3,177,230 | | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Mission Bay North Redevelopment Series 2009C 08/01/29 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 1,194,669 | | |
08/01/39 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 2,625,000 | | | | 3,072,090 | | |
Mission Bay South Redevelopment Series 2009D 08/01/29 | | | 6.375 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,161,220 | | |
Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project Series 2014A 08/01/43 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,100,380 | | |
San Francisco Redevelopment Projects Series 2009B 08/01/28 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,179,306 | | |
08/01/32 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 581,520 | | |
Series 2011B 08/01/26 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 608,035 | | |
08/01/31 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 3,125,772 | | |
08/01/41 | | | 6.625 | % | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,978,576 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Series 2011 07/01/36 | | | 5.875 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,470,587 | | |
Santee Community Development Commission Tax Allocation Bonds Santee Community Redevelopment Project Series 2011A 08/01/31 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,223,800 | | |
Sulphur Springs Union School District Refunding Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District No. 2002-1-SE Series 2012 09/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,270,000 | | | | 1,417,904 | | |
09/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,365,000 | | | | 1,517,989 | | |
09/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,101,950 | | |
Temecula Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Housing Redevelopment Project No. 1 Series 2011A 08/01/31 | | | 6.750 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,247,630 | | |
08/01/39 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,603,895 | | |
Union City Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Subordinated Lien-Community Redevelopment Project Series 2011 12/01/33 | | | 6.875 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,900,140 | | |
West Covina Community Development Commission Refunding Special Tax Bonds Fashion Plaza Series 1996 09/01/17 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 2,041,055 | | |
Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Subordinated Lien-Redevelopment Project Series 2011A 09/01/26 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,220,660 | | |
09/01/32 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,469,840 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 95,588,469 | | |
State Appropriated 9.1% | |
California State Public Works Board Refunding Revenue Bonds Various Capital Projects Series 2012G 11/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,919,050 | | |
11/01/37 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,825,000 | | | | 7,779,067 | | |
Revenue Bonds California State University Projects Series 2011B 10/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,364,928 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Judicial Council Projects Series 2011D 12/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,100,000 | | | | 5,872,854 | | |
Series 2013A 03/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,706,655 | | |
Series 2013A 03/01/38 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,786,125 | | |
Series 2014A 09/01/39 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,895,000 | | | | 4,398,117 | | |
Series 2014B 10/01/39 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,130,110 | | |
Various Capital Projects Series 2011A 10/01/31 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,780,700 | | |
Subordinated Series 2009I-1 11/01/29 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 6,165,050 | | |
Subordinated Series 2010A-1 03/01/35 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 3,279,182 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 43,181,838 | | |
State General Obligation 13.1% | |
State of California Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2008 08/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,341,910 | | |
Various Purpose Series 2005 03/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,051,330 | | |
Series 2007 12/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,863,265 | | |
12/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,504,650 | | |
Series 2009 10/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 5,122,305 | | |
04/01/31 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 3,250,197 | | |
04/01/35 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,791,040 | | |
04/01/38 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 10,500,000 | | | | 12,581,415 | | |
11/01/39 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,965,000 | | | | 5,736,760 | | |
Series 2010 03/01/30 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,164,710 | | |
03/01/33 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,905,400 | | |
03/01/40 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,800,000 | | | | 5,545,776 | | |
Series 2012 04/01/42 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,200,000 | | | | 5,773,612 | | |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2004 04/01/29 | | | 5.300 | % | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,008 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 62,634,378 | | |
Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 1.5% | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2014A 01/15/46 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,850,000 | | | | 3,273,339 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 1995A (NPFGC) 01/01/35 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,005,560 | | |
Riverside County Transportation Commission Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 2013A 06/01/48 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,703,520 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,982,419 | | |
Water & Sewer 2.2% | |
City of Big Bear Lake Water Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1996 (NPFGC) 04/01/15 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 370,000 | | | | 375,717 | | |
City of Lodi Certificate of Participation Series 2007A (AGM) 10/01/37 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,365,475 | | |
Eastern Municipal Water District Certificate of Participation Series 2008H 07/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,116,440 | | |
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Sewer Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2009A 05/15/34 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,726,200 | | |
05/15/39 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,442,530 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Water Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 08/01/34 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,329,180 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 10,355,542 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $416,870,465) | | | | | | | 469,976,916 | | |
Money Market Funds 0.4%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Dreyfus General California Municipal Money Market Fund, 0.000%(f) | | | 1,011,912 | | | | 1,011,912 | | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(f) | | | 962,164 | | | | 962,164 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $1,974,076) | | | | | 1,974,076 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $418,844,541) | | | | | 471,950,992 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 5,249,303 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 477,200,295 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.
(b) Variable rate security.
(c) Zero coupon bond.
(d) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $3,227,280 or 0.68% of net assets.
(e) Identifies securities considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at October 31, 2014 was $3,227,280, which represents 0.68% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at October 31, 2014 is as follows:
Security Description | | Acquisition Dates | | Cost ($) | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds UTS Renewable Energy - Waste Water Facilities Series 2011 AMT 12/01/32 7.500% | | 12/22/11 | | | 2,825,000 | | |
(f) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2014.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
AMT Alternative Minimum Tax
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
GNMA Government National Mortgage Association
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Fair Value Measurements (continued)
members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | |
Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 469,976,916 | | | | — | | | | 469,976,916 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 469,976,916 | | | | — | | | | 469,976,916 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,974,076 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,974,076 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 1,974,076 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,974,076 | | |
Total | | | 1,974,076 | | | | 469,976,916 | | | | — | | | | 471,950,992 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $418,844,541) | | $ | 471,950,992 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | | | 1,694,814 | | |
Interest | | | 5,920,212 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 717 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 3,871 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 59,940 | | |
Total assets | | | 479,630,546 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 622,816 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 1,564,099 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 5,221 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 3,273 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 80,169 | | |
Administration fees | | | 883 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 26,713 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 23 | | |
Other expenses | | | 67,114 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 59,940 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 2,430,251 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 477,200,295 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 422,403,624 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 93,025 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain | | | 1,597,195 | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 53,106,451 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 477,200,295 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 359,824,764 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 45,026,988 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.99 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 8.39 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 359,669 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 45,016 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.99 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 41,962,470 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 5,250,099 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.99 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 21,888 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,738 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.99 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 75,031,504 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 9,386,028 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.99 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 4.75%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 867 | | |
Interest | | | 22,594,542 | | |
Total income | | | 22,595,409 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,870,343 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 888,158 | | |
Class B | | | 5,223 | | |
Class C | | | 396,461 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 441,103 | | |
Class B | | | 651 | | |
Class C | | | 49,206 | | |
Class R4 | | | 16 | | |
Class Z | | | 89,517 | | |
Administration fees | | | 316,431 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 35,035 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 4,012 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 38,252 | | |
Registration fees | | | 24,473 | | |
Professional fees | | | 37,850 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 237 | | |
Other | | | 25,774 | | |
Total expenses | | | 4,222,742 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (422,557 | ) | |
Fees waived by Distributor — Class C | | | (118,938 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (640 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 3,680,607 | | |
Net investment income | | | 18,914,802 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | 2,218,440 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 2,218,440 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 28,551,820 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 28,551,820 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 30,770,260 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 49,685,062 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 18,914,802 | | | $ | 20,591,071 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 2,218,440 | | | | 3,635,525 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 28,551,820 | | | | (34,163,023 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 49,685,062 | | | | (9,936,427 | ) | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (14,369,610 | ) | | | (15,699,029 | ) | |
Class B | | | (17,298 | ) | | | (35,598 | ) | |
Class C | | | (1,423,946 | ) | | | (1,511,619 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (535 | ) | | | (63 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (3,100,213 | ) | | | (3,345,308 | ) | |
Net realized gains | |
Class A | | | (2,827,887 | ) | | | (276,495 | ) | |
Class B | | | (5,909 | ) | | | (932 | ) | |
Class C | | | (307,302 | ) | | | (29,562 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (19 | ) | | | — | | |
Class Z | | | (554,329 | ) | | | (54,442 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (22,607,048 | ) | | | (20,953,048 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (18,308,049 | ) | | | (62,827,380 | ) | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 8,769,965 | | | | (93,716,855 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 468,430,330 | | | | 562,147,185 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 477,200,295 | | | $ | 468,430,330 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 93,025 | | | $ | 89,825 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 2,150,703 | | | | 16,632,791 | | | | 2,100,772 | | | | 16,607,171 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,711,385 | | | | 13,152,966 | | | | 1,531,575 | | | | 11,942,961 | | |
Redemptions | | | (6,208,293 | ) | | | (47,783,946 | ) | | | (10,137,669 | ) | | | (78,339,999 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (2,346,205 | ) | | | (17,998,189 | ) | | | (6,505,322 | ) | | | (49,789,867 | ) | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 133 | | | | 1,011 | | | | 2,410 | | | | 19,341 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 2,611 | | | | 19,899 | | | | 4,146 | | | | 32,508 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (59,656 | ) | | | (457,943 | ) | | | (86,763 | ) | | | (675,142 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (56,912 | ) | | | (437,033 | ) | | | (80,207 | ) | | | (623,293 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 933,341 | | | | 7,218,247 | | | | 804,466 | | | | 6,360,219 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 119,969 | | | | 923,171 | | | | 96,897 | | | | 754,731 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,034,056 | ) | | | (7,936,798 | ) | | | (1,384,378 | ) | | | (10,756,621 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 19,254 | | | | 204,620 | | | | (483,015 | ) | | | (3,641,671 | ) | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 2,424 | | | | 18,700 | | | | 314 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 29 | | | | 229 | | | | 1 | | | | 9 | | |
Redemptions | | | (30 | ) | | | (238 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 2,423 | | | | 18,691 | | | | 315 | | | | 2,509 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 2,778,204 | | | | 21,125,662 | | | | 1,445,948 | | | | 11,366,678 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 93,113 | | | | 717,607 | | | | 51,005 | | | | 397,710 | | |
Redemptions | | | (2,875,052 | ) | | | (21,939,407 | ) | | | (2,657,247 | ) | | | (20,539,446 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (3,735 | ) | | | (96,138 | ) | | | (1,160,294 | ) | | | (8,775,058 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (2,385,175 | ) | | | (18,308,049 | ) | | | (8,228,523 | ) | | | (62,827,380 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 7.64 | | | $ | 7.30 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.32 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.36 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.82 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.68 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 7.64 | | |
Total return | | | 11.22 | % | | | (1.80 | %) | | | 12.63 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 9.52 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.87 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.78 | %(c) | | | 0.78 | %(c) | | | 0.81 | %(c) | | | 0.84 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.05 | % | | | 3.91 | % | | | 3.97 | % | | | 4.30 | % | | | 4.25 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 359,825 | | | $ | 357,344 | | | $ | 430,657 | | | $ | 407,479 | | | $ | 259,552 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 7.64 | | | $ | 7.30 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.36 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.76 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.62 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 7.64 | | |
Total return | | | 10.39 | % | | | (2.53 | %) | | | 11.78 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 8.71 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.62 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | 1.53 | %(c) | | | 1.53 | %(c) | | | 1.58 | %(c) | | | 1.59 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.31 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 3.22 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.52 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 360 | | | $ | 769 | | | $ | 1,456 | | | $ | 1,989 | | | $ | 2,095 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 7.64 | | | $ | 7.30 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.28 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.37 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.79 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.65 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.54 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 7.64 | | |
Total return | | | 10.72 | % | | | (2.24 | %) | | | 12.12 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 9.03 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.62 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 1.24 | %(c) | | | 1.23 | %(c) | | | 1.23 | %(c) | | | 1.27 | %(c) | | | 1.29 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.59 | % | | | 3.46 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 3.86 | % | | | 3.79 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 41,962 | | | $ | 39,465 | | | $ | 45,680 | | | $ | 39,040 | | | $ | 32,080 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.55 | | | $ | 7.97 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.20 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.42 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.83 | | | | (0.22 | ) | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.55 | | |
Total return | | | 11.35 | % | | | (2.75 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.60 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.54 | %(e) | | | 0.53 | %(c)(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.25 | % | | | 4.32 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 2 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.55 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 7.64 | | | $ | 7.30 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.33 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.37 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.83 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.70 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 7.55 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | $ | 7.64 | | |
Total return | | | 11.35 | % | | | (1.54 | %) | | | 13.05 | % | | | 3.05 | % | | | 9.78 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.63 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 0.54 | %(c) | | | 0.53 | %(c) | | | 0.53 | %(c) | | | 0.59 | %(c) | | | 0.60 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.30 | % | | | 4.16 | % | | | 4.22 | % | | | 4.57 | % | | | 4.49 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 75,032 | | | $ | 70,850 | | | $ | 84,354 | | | $ | 76,568 | | | $ | 94,541 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
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October 31, 2014
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are
distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The
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Fund pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
Effective November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. Prior to November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent received a monthly account-based service fee based on the number of open accounts. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which receive a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.12 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.12 | | |
Class C | | | 0.12 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.13 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.12 | | |
The Fund and certain other associated investment companies, have severally, but not jointly, guaranteed the performance and observance of all the terms and conditions of a lease entered into by Seligman Data Corp. (SDC), the former transfer agent, including the payment of rent by SDC (the Guaranty). SDC was the legacy Seligman funds' former transfer agent.
The lease and the Guaranty expire in January 2019. At October 31, 2014, the Fund's total potential future obligation over the life of the Guaranty is $54,036. The liability remaining at October 31, 2014 for non-recurring charges
associated with the lease amounted to $30,759 and is recorded as a part of the payable for other expenses in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $640.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only.
The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $138,190 for Class A, $507 for Class B and $1,937 for Class C shares for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating
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October 31, 2014
expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 | | Prior to March 1, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.78 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.53 | | |
Class C | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.53 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.53 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.53 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Class C distribution fees waived by the Distributor, as discussed above, are in addition to the waiver/reimbursement commitment under the agreement.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At October 31, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for principal and/or interest from fixed income securities, Trustees' deferred compensation, distributions and tax straddles. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Accumulated net realized gain | | $ | 3 | | |
Paid-in capital | | | (3 | ) | |
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 32,140 | | | $ | 42,601 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 18,879,462 | | | | 20,549,016 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 3,695,446 | | | | 361,431 | | |
Total | | $ | 22,607,048 | | | $ | 20,953,048 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 1,728,633 | | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | 1,951,876 | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 52,832,904 | | |
At October 31, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $419,118,088 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 52,832,904 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | — | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 52,832,904 | | |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations and certain derivatives, if any, aggregated to $65,564,240 and $83,754,533, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2014. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At October 31, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 23.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any
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October 31, 2014
portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 26.4% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Effective December 9, 2014, the Fund extended its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan. The credit facility agreement, as amended, permits collective borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended October 31, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may
negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Non-Diversification Risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Notes 3 and 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC,
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October 31, 2014
which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust I and the Shareholders of
Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I) at October 31, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 22, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Capital Gain Dividend | | $ | 2,206,883 | | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 99.83 | % | |
Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period.
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income distributed during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes. A portion of the income may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax.
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The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and birth years of the Trustees and Officers of the Funds in Columbia Funds Series Trust I, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in Columbia Funds Series Trust I.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Douglas A. Hacker (Born 1955) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) and Chairman of the Board (since 2014) | | Independent business executive since May 2006; Executive Vice President — Strategy of United Airlines from December 2002 to May 2006; President of UAL Loyalty Services (airline marketing company) from September 2001 to December 2002; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines from July 1999 to September 2001. Oversees 56; Spartan Stores, Inc. (food distributor); Nash Finch Company (food distributor) from 2005 to 2013; Aircastle Limited (aircraft leasing); and SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (container leasing) from 2010 to 2013 | |
Janet Langford Kelly (Born 1957) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ConocoPhillips (integrated energy company) since September 2007; Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Legal Services, ConocoPhillips from August 2006 to August 2007; Partner, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP (law firm) from March 2005 to July 2006; Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University from September 2004 to June 2006; Director, UAL Corporation (airline) from February 2006 to July 2006; Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Kmart Holding Corporation (consumer goods) from September 2003 to March 2004. Oversees 56; None | |
Nancy T. Lukitsh (Born 1956) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Marketing, Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment adviser) from 1997 to 2010; Chair, Wellington Management Investment Portfolios (commingled non-U.S. investment pools) from 2007 to 2010; Director, Wellington Trust Company, NA and other Wellington affiliates from 1997 to 2010. Oversees 56; None | |
William E. Mayer (Born 1940) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1994) | | Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners (private equity) since February 1999; Dean and Professor, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland from 1992 to 1996. Oversees 56; DynaVox Inc. (speech creation); Lee Enterprises (print media); WR Hambrecht + Co. (financial service provider) from 2000 to 2012; BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (investment company); Premier, Inc. (healthcare) | |
David M. Moffett (Born 1952) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Retired. Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation from 2008 to 2009; Senior Adviser, Global Financial Services Group, Carlyle Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2008; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp from 1993 to 2007. Oversees 56; CIT Group Inc. (commercial and consumer finance); eBay Inc. (online trading community); MBIA Inc. (financial service provider); E.W. Scripps Co. (print and television media), Building Materials Holding Corp. (building materials and construction services); Genworth Financial, Inc. (financial and insurance products and services); and University of Oklahoma Foundation | |
Charles R. Nelson (Born 1942) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1981) | | Retired. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington since 2011; Professor of Economics, University of Washington from 1976 to 2011; Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Political Economy, University of Washington from 1993 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Statistics, University of Washington from 1980 to 2011; Associate Editor, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking from September 1993 to 2008; consultant on econometric and statistical matters. Oversees 56; None | |
John J. Neuhauser (Born 1943) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1984) | | President, Saint Michael's College since August 2007; Director or Trustee of several non-profit organizations, including Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc.; Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculties, Boston College from August 1999 to October 2005; University Professor, Boston College from November 2005 to August 2007. Oversees 56; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (closed-end funds) | |
Patrick J. Simpson (Born 1944) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2000) | | Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (law firm). Oversees 56; None | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Anne-Lee Verville (Born 1945) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1998) | | Retired. General Manager — Global Education Industry from 1994 to 1997, President — Application Systems Division from 1991 to 1994, Chief Financial Officer — US Marketing & Services from 1988 to 1991, and Chief Information Officer from 1987 to 1988, IBM Corporation (computer and technology). Oversees 56; Enesco Group, Inc. (producer of giftware and home and garden decor products) from 2001 to 2006 | |
Interested Trustee
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
William F. Truscott (Born 1960) 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Trustee (since 2012) | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities from May 2010 to September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to August 2012; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014. Oversees 188; Chairman of the Board, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010; Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to January 2013 | |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds from June 2008 to January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003. | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002. | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006. | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010. | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2006 to April 2010. | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously, Chief Counsel from January 2010 to January 2013, and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated from July 2008 to November 2008. | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; previously, Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 to April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services from 2006 to 2009. | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. from 1998 to April 2010. | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since January 2010 (previously, Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from 2004 to January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007. | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. from May 2010 to October 2014; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from 2004 to April 2010; and Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from 2007 to April 2010. | |
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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement
On June 11, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees") unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "Investment Manager") with respect to Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Trust. As detailed below, the Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the "Committee") and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager before determining to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Advisory Agreement, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 4, 2014, April 30, 2014 and June 10, 2014 and at Board meetings held on April 30, 2014 and June 11, 2014. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Funds and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected Fund portfolio managers and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 10, 2014, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 11, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel, or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:
• Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;
• Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;
• The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through February 28, 2015 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed an annual rate of 0.79% for Class A, 1.54% for Class B, 1.54% for Class C, 0.54% for Class R4 and 0.54% for Class Z;
• The terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement;
• The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement, the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement;
• Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;
• Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;
• Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;
• Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and
• The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Advisory Agreement
The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.
The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Administrative Services Agreement, including the Investment Manager's ability to coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance
The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons.
The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2013, the Fund's performance was in the twenty-ninth, twenty-first and forty-eighth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.
The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses
The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are ranked in the first and third quintiles, respectively, (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.
The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. In evaluating these considerations, the Committee and the Board took note of the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to other clients, including fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate account clients with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund.
The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2013 to profitability levels realized in 2012. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale
The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.
In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Other Benefits to the Investment Manager
The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.
Conclusion
The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value

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It starts with carefully selected, specialized investment teams. While each team brings a diverse and innovative range of skills, all are grounded by a common set of core beliefs. All possess a solid conviction in the power of proprietary, bottom-up research. All look not only at generating returns, but also at the likely consistency of those returns and the risks required to achieve them. And while our culture encourages teams to operate independently and question established thinking, a rigorous investment oversight process ensures that each team stays true to its clearly articulated investment process. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and the way we reach them matters just as much.
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Dear Shareholders,
The U.S. Economy Gained Momentum
The U.S. economy picked up momentum throughout the third quarter of 2014 with improvements in every sector. Second-quarter gross domestic product growth was revised upward to 4.6%, with expectations that third-quarter growth would also be above trend. American companies added more than 200,000 new jobs monthly, driving unemployment below 6% for the first time since 2008. Consumer spending got a boost as both income and savings rose, and confidence hit a post-recession high. After a weak start to the year, corporate profits rebounded, indicating that business remains in good shape. Rising profits led to higher capital spending. The housing market recovery remained on track, as home sales and prices trended higher, and inventories declined. Manufacturing remained a lynchpin of the economy's expansion. Even so, performance fell short of expectations at the end of the period.
Despite Momentum, Markets Remained Stagnant
The financial markets produced lackluster results, despite good economic news and the Federal Reserve's reassurance that it intended to keep short-term interest rates low for another year. A surge in global tensions and concerns that equity valuations have risen sharply put a damper on investor enthusiasm. The S&P 500 Index inched ahead 1.13%, buoyed by its concentration in large-cap stocks with a defensive edge. Traditional fixed-income sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, mortgages and securitized bonds, eked out returns of less than 1% for the quarter. Investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds lost some ground, although fundamentals for both groups remained solid. Convertible securities and U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities pulled up the rear.
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Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
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Boston, MA 02110
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Distributors, Inc.
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Boston, MA 02110
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Services Corp.
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Performance Overview | | | 3 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 5 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 8 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 9 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 17 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 19 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 20 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 22 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 28 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 34 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 35 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 36 | | |
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 39 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 43 | | |
Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 8.80% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 9.07%.
> During the same 12-month period, the Barclays New York Municipal Bond Index returned 7.58% and the broad Barclays Municipal Bond Index returned 7.82%.
> Effective duration and yield curve positioning during the period more than offset mixed results from sector allocation and security selection.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 09/26/86 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 8.80 | | | | 5.62 | | | | 4.49 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 3.63 | | | | 4.61 | | | | 3.99 | | |
Class B | | 08/04/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 7.99 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 3.72 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 2.99 | | | | 4.50 | | | | 3.72 | | |
Class C | | 08/01/97 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 8.32 | | | | 5.15 | | | | 4.03 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 7.32 | | | | 5.15 | | | | 4.03 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 9.09 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 4.54 | | |
Class R5* | | 11/08/12 | | | 8.98 | | | | 5.74 | | | | 4.55 | | |
Class Z* | | 09/01/11 | | | 9.07 | | | | 5.79 | | | | 4.58 | | |
Barclays New York Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 7.58 | | | | 5.08 | | | | 4.64 | | |
Barclays Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 7.82 | | | | 5.26 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays New York Municipal Bond Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of New York investment-grade bonds with maturity of one year or more.
The Barclays Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the broad market for investment-grade, tax-exempt bonds with a maturity of at least one year.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (November 1, 2004 – October 31, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
For the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 8.80% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 9.07%. During the same 12-month period, the Barclays New York Municipal Bond Index (Barclays NY Index) returned 7.58% and the broad Barclays Municipal Bond Index returned 7.82%. Effective duration and yield curve positioning during the period more than offset mixed results from sector allocation and security selection. Duration is a measure of sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Tax-Exempt Bond Market Posted Gains
The tax-exempt fixed-income market posted solid gains during the annual period, as municipal bond yields declined across most of the yield curve (spectrum of maturities) and supply/demand conditions remained supportive. Municipal bonds were the best performing sector in the broad U.S. fixed-income market in 2014 year to date through October 31, generating the strongest returns seen in the sector in five years. Yields on longer term maturities declined while yields on shorter term maturities rose modestly, resulting in a flatter municipal bond yield curve. Lower quality, higher yielding municipal bonds generally outperformed their higher quality, lower yielding counterparts.
As the annual period began, municipal bond mutual funds were experiencing redemptions, albeit more slowly than the record levels hit in late summer 2013. Fund flows turned positive in February 2014, with improved demand for municipal bonds supported by reduced supply and higher taxes. The markets became unsettled in March 2014 when comments from the Federal Reserve (Fed) hinted that interest rates might increase sooner than previously anticipated. Fed Chair Janet Yellen subsequently re-emphasized the Fed's commitment to keep short-term interest rates low. In the second quarter of 2014, the municipal bond market generated strong gains as yields fell. Geopolitical uncertainty and inconsistent economic data helped push municipal bond prices higher. In the third quarter and into October, municipal bonds generally continued their strong performance, despite an uptick in market volatility.
From a fundamental perspective, states saw greater revenue — topping pre-recession peaks — on the back of increasing sales, income and property taxes along with lower expenses following recent austerity measures taken. Select negative credit stories made headlines, including the state of Illinois' pension turmoil, Puerto Rico's multi-notch downgrade, Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing and the state of New Jersey's downgrade after a revenue shortfall led the state to make a reduced payment to its pension funds. However, such issues were not representative of the broad municipal bond market. Overall default rates trended down and were at their lowest level since 2009. It is well worth noting that New York state credit ratings were upgraded by three independent agencies after a fourth consecutive on-time budget passed for Governor Cuomo. The technical (supply and demand) landscape for the annual period overall also supported the performance of the tax-exempt fixed-income market, as supply on both the national and state levels declined, and demand, as evidenced by municipal bond mutual fund inflows, was positive.
Duration and Yield Curve Positioning Aided Returns
The Fund benefited most from its combined duration and yield curve positioning. The Fund had a longer duration than the Barclays NY Index, which helped as
Portfolio Management
Catherine Stienstra
Quality Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 3.2 | | |
AA rating | | | 32.9 | | |
A rating | | | 42.4 | | |
BBB rating | | | 13.7 | | |
Non-investment grade | | | 2.0 | | |
Not rated | | | 5.8 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated". Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund's subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate, and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Investment Risks
Fixed-income securities present issuer default risk. The Fund invests substantially in municipal securities and will be affected by tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes, as well as changes impacting a state's financial, economic or other conditions. A relatively small number of tax-exempt issuers may necessitate the Fund investing more heavily in a single issuer and, therefore, be more exposed to the risk of loss than a fund that invests more broadly. The value of the Fund's portfolio may be more volatile than a more geographically diversified fund. Prepayment and extension risk exists as a loan, bond or other investment may be called, prepaid or redeemed before maturity and that similar yielding investments may not be available for purchase. A rise in interest rates may result in a price decline of fixed-income (debt) instruments held by the Fund, negatively affecting its performance and NAV. Falling rates may result in the Fund investing in lower yielding debt instruments, lowering the Fund's income and yield. Debt instruments with longer maturity and duration have greater sensitivity to interest rate changes. Interest rates can change due to local government and banking regulation changes. Non-investment-grade (high-yield or junk) securities present greater price volatility and more risk to principal and income than higher rated securities. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Federal and state tax rules apply to capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales. Income may be subject to state or local taxes. Liquidity risk is associated with the difficulty of selling underlying investments at a desirable time or price. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
longer maturity tax-exempt bond yields fell. Also, having an overweight relative to the Barclays NY Index in bonds with maturities of 15 years or longer and a relative underweight in bonds with maturities of 1 to 15 years contributed positively, as longer dated maturities outperformed shorter term maturities during a time when the municipal bond yield curve flattened.
From a sector perspective, the Fund benefited from having underweight allocations to the special tax and state and local general obligation bond sectors. Effective issue selection among the hospital, transportation, education and special tax bond sectors contributed positively as well. In terms of credit quality, having overweight allocations to bonds rated A and BBB and to non-rated securities and underweighted allocations to bonds rated AAA and AA added value, as lower quality securities generally outperformed higher quality securities during the annual period.
Security Selection in Electric Utilities Sector Detracted
Detracting from Fund results was security selection within the electric utilities sector, particularly a small position in Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) bonds. These bonds performed poorly, as the cash-strapped electrical power authority faced critical deadlines to extend or make payments on lines of credit with banks. We sold the Fund's remaining position in these bonds in July 2014, leaving the Fund with no exposure to any Puerto Rico credits. Indeed, the negative impact of the position in PREPA was partially offset by the positive effect of having an overall underweight allocation to Puerto Rico bonds.
Security selection within the industrial development revenue/pollution control revenue sector detracted from the Fund's relative results as did having underweight allocations to the transportation and water/sewer sectors.
Fundamental Analysis Drove Portfolio Changes
During the annual period, we increased the Fund's exposure to the transportation and water/sewer sectors. We decreased the Fund's exposure to pre-refunded bonds and to the local general obligation sector. Overall, the Fund's duration remained longer than that of the Barclays NY Index during the annual period. However, while still maintaining a relatively longer duration at the end of October 2014, we had allowed the Fund's duration to drift modestly shorter as the end of the Fed's quantitative easing program and a potential shift in Fed policy approached.
The Fund held a modest position in an inverse floater to enhance income — with minimal impact during the annual period. Inverse floaters are bonds or other types of debt whose coupon rate has an inverse relationship to short-term interest rates or to a benchmark rate. An inverse floater adjusts its coupon payment as the interest rate changes, such that when interest rates rise, the coupon rate falls.
Looking Ahead
As we move closer to the end of 2014, we currently expect to see a gradual rise in interest rates should the economy continue to slowly recover. The Fed's quantitative easing asset purchases officially ended in October 2014, and its comments at that time left the market with the impression that if economic data were to come in stronger in support of its employment and inflation targets, then we could expect the first interest rate hike sooner than later, but any such tightening of monetary policy would be data dependent. To date, geopolitical unrest, an economic slowdown in the eurozone and/or declining energy prices
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
have kept U.S. Treasury yields suppressed even while economic data, including employment figures, were improving and inflation remained low. Of course, we remain mindful that these same factors could derail the U.S. economic recovery and alter Fed policy going forward.
At the end of the annual period, we remained generally constructive on the municipal bond market. Fundamentals had improved, defaults remained low, positive supply/demand technicals were expected to continue and taxable equivalent yields remained attractive due to high levels of taxation. As such, we currently expect to maintain the Fund's duration profile longer than that of the Barclays NY Index for the near term. We also expect, at this time, to continue to emphasize lower rated investment-grade credits and below-investment-grade credits for the additional income they provide. Going forward, we currently expect short-term municipal bond yields to rise more than longer term yields, which will result in a flatter yield curve. Therefore, we intend to maintain an overweight exposure to municipal bonds with maturities of 15 years and longer and an underweight exposure to bonds with maturities of 1-10 years relative to the Barclays NY Index.
As always, the Fund's emphasis remains on generating income generally exempt from federal income tax and New York state and local taxes as well as capital appreciation, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
May 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,040.50 | | | | 1,021.27 | | | | 4.01 | | | | 3.97 | | | | 0.78 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,036.60 | | | | 1,017.49 | | | | 7.85 | | | | 7.78 | | | | 1.53 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,038.10 | | | | 1,019.00 | | | | 6.32 | | | | 6.26 | | | | 1.23 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,041.80 | | | | 1,022.53 | | | | 2.73 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 0.53 | | |
Class R5 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,042.00 | | | | 1,022.68 | | | | 2.57 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 0.50 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,043.20 | | | | 1,022.53 | | | | 2.73 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 0.53 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 97.5%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Air Transportation 4.5% | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds Trips Obligated Group Senior Series 2012A AMT 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,188,140 | | |
Revenue Bonds Terminal One Group Association Project Series 2005 AMT 01/01/15 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,512,540 | | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency(a)(b) Revenue Bonds Terminal One Group Association Project Series 2005 AMT 01/01/24 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,103,620 | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Bonds JFK International Air Terminal Series 2010 12/01/42 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,318,060 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 8,122,360 | | |
Assisted Living 0.6% | |
Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Wartburg Senior Housing, Inc. - Meadowview Series 1999 06/01/19 | | | 6.150 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,990 | | |
06/01/29 | | | 6.200 | % | | | 615,000 | | | | 615,535 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 1,116,525 | | |
Higher Education 11.5% | |
Albany Capital Resource Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services Series 2014 12/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 125,000 | | | | 140,134 | | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds City University of New York-Queens Series 2014A 06/01/43 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,126,410 | | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Marist College Project Series 2012A 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 675,000 | | | | 795,960 | | |
Geneva Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Hobart & William Smith College Series 2012 09/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 295,000 | | | | 344,115 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Nassau County Industrial Development Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds New York Institute of Technology Project Series 2000A 03/01/26 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 1,210,000 | | | | 1,278,643 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Consolidated City University System 5th General Resolution Series 2008B 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,124,930 | | |
Cornell University Series 2006A 07/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,066,110 | | |
Manhattan Marymount College Series 2009 07/01/29 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,582,935 | | |
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Series 2009 07/01/39 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,111,610 | | |
Pratt Institute Series 2009C (AGM) 07/01/39 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,074,260 | | |
St. John's University Series 2007A (NPFGC) 07/01/32 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,054,580 | | |
Series 2007C (NPFGC) 07/01/26 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,473,534 | | |
Series 2012A 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 240,000 | | | | 274,949 | | |
State University Dormitory Facilities Series 2011A 07/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,152,480 | | |
Teacher's College Series 2009 03/01/39 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 559,340 | | |
The New School Series 2010 07/01/40 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,691,520 | | |
Niagara Area Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Niagara University Project Series 2012A 05/01/35 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 536,475 | | |
Seneca County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds New York Chiropractic College Series 2007 10/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 785,160 | | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Clarkson University Project Series 2007 07/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,044,050 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Town of Hempstead Local Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Molloy College Project Series 2009 07/01/39 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,086,620 | | |
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Sarah Lawrence College Project Series 2001A 06/01/29 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,118,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 20,421,815 | | |
Hospital 18.0% | |
Albany Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds St. Peters Hospital Project Series 2008A 11/15/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,201,280 | | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds New York Methodist Hospital Project Series 2014 07/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 225,000 | | | | 256,028 | | |
07/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 180,000 | | | | 204,026 | | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2014A 07/01/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,091,200 | | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Rochester General Hospital Series 2013A 12/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,494,463 | | |
Revenue Bonds Unity Hospital-Rochester Project Series 2010 (FHA) 08/15/35 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,401,780 | | |
Nassau County Local Economic Assistance Corp. Revenue Bonds Catholic Health Services-Long Island Series 2014 07/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 846,150 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Kaleida Health Series 2006 (FHA) 02/15/35 | | | 4.700 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,018,880 | | |
Mount Sinai Hospital Series 2010A 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,275,000 | | | | 2,606,035 | | |
Series 2011A 07/01/41 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,184,380 | | |
New York Hospital Medical Center Queens Series 2007 (FHA) 02/15/37 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 975,000 | | | | 1,003,490 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
New York University Hospital Center Series 2007B 07/01/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 640,000 | | | | 685,024 | | |
07/01/37 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,093,100 | | |
Series 2011A 07/01/31 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 800,000 | | | | 922,152 | | |
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligation Group Series 2007A 05/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,052,270 | | |
Series 2009A 05/01/37 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,223,260 | | |
Orange Regional Medical Center Series 2008 12/01/29 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 900,000 | | | | 964,701 | | |
University of Rochester Series 2007B 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,079,670 | | |
Series 2009A 07/01/39 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,130,930 | | |
Onondaga Civic Development Corp. Revenue Bonds St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Project Series 2014 07/01/31 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,054,370 | | |
Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Saratoga Hospital Project Series 2007B 12/01/32 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 526,245 | | |
Suffolk County Economic Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Catholic Health Services Series 2011 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,857,700 | | |
Westchester County Healthcare Corp. Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 2010C-2 11/01/37 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 1,850,000 | | | | 2,137,823 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 32,034,957 | | |
Human Service Provider 0.6% | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Anderson Center Services, Inc. Project Series 2010 10/01/30 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,048,020 | | |
Independent Power 0.5% | |
Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Nissequogue Cogen Partners Facility Series 1998 AMT(a) 01/01/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 930,000 | | | | 930,019 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Investor Owned 2.0% | |
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority Revenue Bonds Brooklyn Union Gas Co. Project Series 1996 (NPFGC) 01/01/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,008,520 | | |
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority(b) Revenue Bonds Series 1993 04/01/20 | | | 12.302 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,504,020 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,512,540 | | |
Local Appropriation 1.3% | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation-Court Facilities-Westchester Series 1998(c) 08/01/19 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,125,960 | | |
Suffolk County Judicial Facilities Agency Revenue Bonds H. Lee Dennison Building Series 2013 11/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,129,910 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,255,870 | | |
Local General Obligation 5.8% | |
City of New York Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2013J 08/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,208,230 | | |
Subordinated Series 2009I-1 04/01/27 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,717,470 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Fiscal 2015 Series 2014A 08/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 588,135 | | |
08/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 586,280 | | |
City of Syracuse Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Airport Terminal Security Access Improvement Series 2011 AMT(a) 11/01/36 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,884,698 | | |
County of Monroe Unlimited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 1996 (NPFGC) 03/01/15 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,271,775 | | |
Mount Sinai Union Free School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 1992 (AMBAC) 02/15/19 | | | 6.200 | % | | | 1,005,000 | | | | 1,210,110 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds School Districts Bond Financing Series 2013F 10/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,202,530 | | |
Sullivan West Central School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012 04/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 609,505 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 10,278,733 | | |
Multi-Family 2.3% | |
Housing Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Gateway Apartments Series 2009A 09/15/25 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 165,000 | | | | 175,986 | | |
Series 2009C-1 11/01/34 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 538,285 | | |
Series 2009M 11/01/45 | | | 5.150 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,319,725 | | |
Onondaga Civic Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Upstate Properties Development, Inc. Series 2011 12/01/41 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,945,000 | | | | 2,122,423 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,156,419 | | |
Municipal Power 2.4% | |
Long Island Power Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 05/01/33 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,173,060 | | |
Series 2009A 04/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 833,798 | | |
Series 2012A 09/01/37 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,201,020 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,207,878 | | |
Nursing Home 0.4% | |
Amherst Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc. Series 2007 01/01/40 | | | 5.200 | % | | | 690,000 | | | | 695,341 | | |
Other Bond Issue 0.3% | |
Westchester County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Guiding Eyes for the Blind Series 2004 08/01/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 485,000 | | | | 495,588 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Other Industrial Development Bond 2.8% | |
New York Liberty Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Goldman Sachs Headquarters Series 2007 10/01/37 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,433,680 | | |
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. Project Series 1994 AMT(a) 03/01/24 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,524,420 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,958,100 | | |
Pool/Bond Bank 2.6% | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds School Districts Financing Program Series 2009C (AGM) 10/01/36 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,131,840 | | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. Revenue Bonds Revolving Funds-Pooled Financing Series 2005B 04/15/35 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,318,260 | | |
Series 2009A 06/15/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,259,320 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,709,420 | | |
Ports 4.4% | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Bonds Consolidated 85th Series 1993 03/01/28 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,484,600 | | |
Consolidated 93rd Series 1994 06/01/94 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,666,812 | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds Consolidated 186th Series 2014 AMT 10/15/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,113,590 | | |
Revenue Bonds Consolidated 143rd Series 2006 (AGM) AMT 10/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,059,720 | | |
Consolidated 147th Series 2007 (NPFGC) AMT 10/15/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 541,205 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 7,865,927 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Prep School 1.9% | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. Revenue Bonds Bronx Charter School for Excellence Series 2013 04/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,050,400 | | |
International Leadership Charter School Series 2013 07/01/33 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,529,595 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Convent-Sacred Heart Series 2011 (AGM) 11/01/35 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 872,828 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,452,823 | | |
Recreation 3.0% | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. Revenue Bonds YMCA of Greater NY Project Series 2012 08/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 548,365 | | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Pilot-Queens Baseball Stadium Series 2006 (AMBAC) 01/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 516,340 | | |
Pilot-Yankee Stadium Series 2009 (AGM) 03/01/49 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 250,000 | | | | 304,345 | | |
New York City Trust for Cultural Resources Refunding Revenue Bonds American Museum of Natural History Series 2014S 07/01/41 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,284,700 | | |
Museum of Modern Art Series 2008-1A 04/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 840,060 | | |
Revenue Bonds Lincoln Center Series 2008C 12/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 859,635 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,353,445 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 1.9% | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Prerefunded 07/01/18 Revenue Bonds Rochester Institute of Technology Series 2008A 07/01/33 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,187,910 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Prerefunded 01/01/22 Revenue Bonds General Purpose Series 1999B 01/01/30 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 2,258,262 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,446,172 | | |
Retirement Communities 3.1% | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association Series 2012 07/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,076,060 | | |
Suffolk County Economic Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Peconic Landing Southold Series 2010 12/01/40 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,354,691 | | |
Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Jeffersons Ferry Project Series 2006 11/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,335,000 | | | | 1,383,300 | | |
Ulster County Capital Resource Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Alliance Senior Living Co. Series 2014A(b)(d) 09/15/44 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 760,705 | | |
Ulster County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Series 2007A 09/15/42 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 883,570 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,458,326 | | |
Single Family 0.1% | |
New York Mortgage Agency Revenue Bonds Series 2007-140 AMT(a) 10/01/21 | | | 4.600 | % | | | 200,000 | | | | 204,912 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 6.2% | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 11/15/26 | | | 5.300 | % | | | 700,000 | | | | 800,513 | | |
Series 2009B 11/15/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,130,440 | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority(c) Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 11/15/32 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 1,325,625 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Nassau County Interim Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Sales Tax Secured Series 2009A 11/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 250,000 | | | | 287,730 | | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue Bonds Fiscal 2009 Series 2009S-3 01/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,139,180 | | |
Series 2009S-5 01/15/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,117,240 | | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Refunded Revenue Bonds Future Tax Secured Subordinated Series 2012B 11/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 590,525 | | |
Subordinated Revenue Bonds Future Tax Secured Subordinated Series 2007B 11/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 1,133,045 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Education Series 2008B 03/15/36 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 582,670 | | |
Series 2009A 03/15/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,545,000 | | | | 1,761,161 | | |
New York State Thruway Authority Highway & Bridge Trust Fund Revenue Bonds Series 2009A-1 04/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,126,440 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 10,994,569 | | |
State Appropriated 4.5% | |
Erie County Industrial Development Agency (The) Revenue Bonds School District of Buffalo Project Series 2011A 05/01/32 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,164,510 | | |
Series 2013A 05/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,183,670 | | |
New York Local Government Assistance Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 2007A 04/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,106,740 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Consolidated City University System 2nd Generation Series 1993A 07/01/20 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,381,700 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
NYSARC, Inc. Series 2012A 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 890,000 | | | | 1,039,965 | | |
State University Educational Facilities Series 2000C (AGM) 05/15/17 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,128,640 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 8,005,225 | | |
Student Loan —% | |
New York Mortgage Agency Revenue Bonds New York State Higher Education Finance Series 2009 11/01/26 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 75,000 | | | | 79,554 | | |
Tobacco 0.6% | |
Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2014(e) 06/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,057,690 | | |
Transportation 5.6% | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2005B (AMBAC) 11/15/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,532,375 | | |
Series 2011D 11/15/36 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,119,310 | | |
Series 2012E 11/15/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,294,580 | | |
Transportation Series 2005F 11/15/35 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 516,210 | | |
Series 2006A 11/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 817,822 | | |
Series 2010D 11/15/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,497,312 | | |
Series 2014B 11/15/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,210,720 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,988,329 | | |
Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 5.2% | |
New York State Thruway Authority Revenue Bonds General Series 2012I 01/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,257,520 | | |
Series 2014J 01/01/41 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,357,630 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Series 2005F (AMBAC) 01/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,335,000 | | | | 1,345,306 | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2013A 11/15/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,370,060 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,330,516 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Water & Sewer 5.4% | |
Great Neck North Water Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2008 01/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 690,000 | | | | 755,867 | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2011AA 06/15/44 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,098,480 | | |
Revenue Bonds Fiscal 2009 Series 2008A 06/15/40 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,151,470 | | |
Series 2008CC 06/15/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,893,260 | | |
Series 2009EE 06/15/40 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 566,065 | | |
Niagara Falls Public Water Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2013A 07/15/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,122,050 | | |
Rensselaer County Water Service & Sewer Authority Revenue Bonds Water Service Series 2008 09/01/38 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,051,580 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,638,772 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $158,718,689) | | | | | | | 173,819,845 | | |
Money Market Funds 0.5%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Dreyfus New York AMT-Free Municipal Money Market Fund, 0.000%(f) | | | 804,868 | | | | 804,868 | | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(f) | | | 167,457 | | | | 167,457 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $972,325) | | | | | 972,325 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $159,691,014) | | | | | 174,792,170 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 3,445,599 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 178,237,769 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.
(b) Variable rate security.
(c) Zero coupon bond.
(d) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $760,705 or 0.43% of net assets.
(e) Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(f) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
AMT Alternative Minimum Tax
FHA Federal Housing Authority
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | |
Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 173,819,845 | | | | — | | | | 173,819,845 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 173,819,845 | | | | — | | | | 173,819,845 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 972,325 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 972,325 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 972,325 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 972,325 | | |
Total | | | 972,325 | | | | 173,819,845 | | | | — | | | | 174,792,170 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between Levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $159,691,014) | | $ | 174,792,170 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 2,321,607 | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 436,278 | | |
Interest | | | 2,574,187 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 596 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,418 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 33,768 | | |
Total assets | | | 180,160,024 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | | | 1,058,430 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 203,149 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 529,721 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,953 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 1,342 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 29,562 | | |
Administration fees | | | 342 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 449 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 8 | | |
Other expenses | | | 63,531 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 33,768 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,922,255 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 178,237,769 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 163,431,571 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 341,120 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (636,078 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 15,101,156 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 178,237,769 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 147,023,553 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 19,565,387 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.51 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 7.88 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 654,273 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 87,101 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.51 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 16,578,317 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,206,924 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.51 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,425 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,390 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.50 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,373 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,384 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.49 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 13,960,828 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,859,334 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.51 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 4.75%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 131 | | |
Interest | | | 7,695,989 | | |
Total income | | | 7,696,120 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 682,302 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 363,583 | | |
Class B | | | 6,908 | | |
Class C | | | 159,642 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 157,126 | | |
Class B | | | 745 | | |
Class C | | | 17,260 | | |
Class R4 | | | 7 | | |
Class R5 | | | 7 | | |
Class Z | | | 9,341 | | |
Administration fees | | | 119,403 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 25,024 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,220 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 30,864 | | |
Registration fees | | | 40,191 | | |
Professional fees | | | 29,258 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 85 | | |
Other | | | 20,866 | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,664,832 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (230,452 | ) | |
Fees waived by Distributor — Class C | | | (47,893 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (200 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,386,287 | | |
Net investment income | | | 6,309,833 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | (344,736 | ) | |
Net realized loss | | | (344,736 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 8,391,798 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 8,391,798 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 8,047,062 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 14,356,895 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a)(b) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 6,309,833 | | | $ | 6,718,043 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (344,736 | ) | | | 1,216,313 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 8,391,798 | | | | (14,263,344 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 14,356,895 | | | | (6,328,988 | ) | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (5,385,619 | ) | | | (5,865,166 | ) | |
Class B | | | (20,441 | ) | | | (29,594 | ) | |
Class C | | | (519,223 | ) | | | (596,393 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (271 | ) | | | (57 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (557 | ) | | | (90 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (334,589 | ) | | | (188,432 | ) | |
Net realized gains | |
Class A | | | (961,038 | ) | | | (964,902 | ) | |
Class B | | | (5,041 | ) | | | (7,428 | ) | |
Class C | | | (107,407 | ) | | | (110,755 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (16 | ) | | | — | | |
Class R5 | | | (15 | ) | | | (13 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (48,653 | ) | | | (5,533 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (7,382,870 | ) | | | (7,768,363 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | 1,052,198 | | | | (16,261,740 | ) | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 8,026,223 | | | | (30,359,091 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 170,211,546 | | | | 200,570,637 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 178,237,769 | | | $ | 170,211,546 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 341,120 | | | $ | 353,652 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Class R5 shares are based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a)(b) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(c) | | | 1,973,518 | | | | 14,381,177 | | | | 1,676,945 | | | | 12,757,758 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 705,111 | | | | 5,149,430 | | | | 720,949 | | | | 5,430,735 | | |
Redemptions | | | (3,270,079 | ) | | | (23,841,731 | ) | | | (5,173,906 | ) | | | (38,510,384 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (591,450 | ) | | | (4,311,124 | ) | | | (2,776,012 | ) | | | (20,321,891 | ) | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 881 | | | | 6,418 | | | | 1,016 | | | | 7,677 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,735 | | | | 12,641 | | | | 2,861 | | | | 21,689 | | |
Redemptions(c) | | | (23,362 | ) | | | (169,485 | ) | | | (75,268 | ) | | | (569,116 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (20,746 | ) | | | (150,426 | ) | | | (71,391 | ) | | | (539,750 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 308,797 | | | | 2,262,846 | | | | 345,250 | | | | 2,621,770 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 55,968 | | | | 408,608 | | | | 63,230 | | | | 476,946 | | |
Redemptions | | | (412,179 | ) | | | (2,986,008 | ) | | | (763,342 | ) | | | (5,661,238 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (47,414 | ) | | | (314,554 | ) | | | (354,862 | ) | | | (2,562,522 | ) | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,061 | | | | 7,696 | | | | 328 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 8 | | |
Net increase | | | 1,061 | | | | 7,696 | | | | 329 | | | | 2,508 | | |
Class R5 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 12,785 | | | | 90,667 | | | | 321 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 8 | | |
Redemptions | | | (11,723 | ) | | | (84,407 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 1,062 | | | | 6,260 | | | | 322 | | | | 2,508 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,006,539 | | | | 7,455,686 | | | | 1,140,510 | | | | 8,538,104 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 7,946 | | | | 58,506 | | | �� | 6,288 | | | | 47,273 | | |
Redemptions | | | (236,220 | ) | | | (1,699,846 | ) | | | (193,980 | ) | | | (1,427,970 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 778,265 | | | | 5,814,346 | | | | 952,818 | | | | 7,157,407 | | |
Total net increase (decrease) | | | 120,778 | | | | 1,052,198 | | | | (2,248,796 | ) | | | (16,261,740 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Class R5 shares are based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(c) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.76 | | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 7.34 | | | $ | 7.25 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.30 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.06 | )(a) | | | 0.31 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.61 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.51 | | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.76 | | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 7.34 | | |
Total return | | | 8.80 | % | | | (3.20 | %) | | | 10.90 | % | | | 3.40 | % | | | 8.86 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.12 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 0.78 | %(d) | | | 0.78 | %(d) | | | 0.79 | %(d) | | | 0.82 | %(d) | | | 0.84 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.73 | % | | | 3.57 | % | | | 3.70 | % | | | 4.04 | % | | | 4.11 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 147,024 | | | $ | 145,384 | | | $ | 177,945 | | | $ | 163,405 | | | $ | 54,888 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 11 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.76 | | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 7.34 | | | $ | 7.25 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.06 | )(a) | | | 0.32 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.51 | | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.76 | | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 7.34 | | |
Total return | | | 7.99 | % | | | (3.93 | %) | | | 10.08 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 8.05 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.87 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 1.53 | %(d) | | | 1.53 | %(d) | | | 1.54 | %(d) | | | 1.60 | %(d) | | | 1.59 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.99 | % | | | 2.80 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | 3.38 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 654 | | | $ | 778 | | | $ | 1,390 | | | $ | 2,202 | | | $ | 4,540 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 11 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.76 | | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 7.34 | | | $ | 7.25 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.06 | )(a) | | | 0.32 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.58 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.51 | | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.76 | | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 7.34 | | |
Total return | | | 8.32 | % | | | (3.64 | %) | | | 10.41 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 8.37 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.87 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 1.23 | %(d) | | | 1.23 | %(d) | | | 1.24 | %(d) | | | 1.28 | %(d) | | | 1.29 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.28 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | 3.64 | % | | | 3.66 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 16,578 | | | $ | 16,254 | | | $ | 20,240 | | | $ | 16,164 | | | $ | 9,401 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 11 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.20 | | | $ | 7.63 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.18 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.43 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.50 | | | $ | 7.20 | | |
Total return | | | 9.09 | % | | | (3.35 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.69 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.53 | %(e) | | | 0.53 | %(c)(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.95 | % | | | 3.88 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 2 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 11 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R5 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.20 | | | $ | 7.79 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.28 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.55 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.49 | | | $ | 7.20 | | |
Total return | | | 8.98 | % | | | (3.52 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.62 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.50 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.13 | % | | | 3.85 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 2 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 11 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.76 | | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 7.25 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.05 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.02 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.07 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.51 | | | $ | 7.21 | | | $ | 7.76 | | | $ | 7.27 | | |
Total return | | | 9.07 | % | | | (2.96 | %) | | | 11.19 | % | | | 0.96 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.61 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.53 | %(e) | | | 0.53 | %(e) | | | 0.54 | %(e) | | | 0.52 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.98 | % | | | 3.86 | % | | | 3.90 | % | | | 4.19 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 13,961 | | | $ | 7,791 | | | $ | 995 | | | $ | 5 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 11 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from September 1, 2011 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to
different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
Delayed Delivery Securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-
term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
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Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
Effective November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. Prior to November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent received a monthly account-based service fee based on the number of open accounts. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which receive a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.11 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.11 | | |
Class C | | | 0.11 | % | |
Class R4 | | | 0.11 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.05 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.11 | | |
The Fund and certain other associated investment companies, have severally, but not jointly, guaranteed the performance and observance of all the terms and conditions of a lease entered into by Seligman Data Corp. (SDC), the former transfer agent, including the payment of rent by SDC (the Guaranty). SDC was the legacy Seligman funds' former transfer agent.
The lease and the Guaranty expire in January 2019. At October 31, 2014, the Fund's total potential future obligation over the life of the Guaranty is $57,475. The liability remaining at October 31, 2014 for non-recurring charges associated with the lease amounted to $31,561 and is recorded as a part of the payable for other expenses in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $200.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only.
The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net
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assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $90,800 for Class A, $987 for Class B, and $732 for Class C shares for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 | | Prior to March 1, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.53 | | |
Class C | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.53 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.53 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.49 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.53 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Class C distribution fees waived by the Distributor, as discussed above, are in addition to the waiver/reimbursement commitment under the agreement.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax
regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At October 31, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, principal and/or interest from fixed income securities, Trustees' deferred compensation, distributions, distribution reclassifications and tax straddles. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | (61,665 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | 61,667 | | |
Paid-in capital | | | (2 | ) | |
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | — | | | $ | 356,857 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 6,320,672 | | | | 6,679,732 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 1,062,198 | | | | 731,774 | | |
Total | | $ | 7,382,870 | | | $ | 7,768,363 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | | 583,005 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (381,066 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 15,240,125 | | |
At October 31, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $159,552,045 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 15,385,217 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (145,092 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 15,240,125 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at October 31, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
No expiration — short-term | | | 381,066 | | |
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October 31, 2014
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations and certain derivatives, if any, aggregated to $20,608,098 and $18,991,191, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2014. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At October 31, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 13.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 29.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Effective December 9, 2014, the Fund extended its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan. The credit facility agreement, as
amended, permits collective borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended October 31, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a
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greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Non-Diversification Risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Notes 3 and 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with
the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust I and the Shareholders of
Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I) at October 31, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 22, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 100.00 | % | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income distributed during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes. A portion of the income may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax.
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The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and birth years of the Trustees and Officers of the Funds in Columbia Funds Series Trust I, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in Columbia Funds Series Trust I.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Douglas A. Hacker (Born 1955) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) and Chairman of the Board (since 2014) | | Independent business executive since May 2006; Executive Vice President — Strategy of United Airlines from December 2002 to May 2006; President of UAL Loyalty Services (airline marketing company) from September 2001 to December 2002; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines from July 1999 to September 2001. Oversees 56; Spartan Stores, Inc. (food distributor); Nash Finch Company (food distributor) from 2005 to 2013; Aircastle Limited (aircraft leasing); and SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (container leasing) from 2010 to 2013 | |
Janet Langford Kelly (Born 1957) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ConocoPhillips (integrated energy company) since September 2007; Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Legal Services, ConocoPhillips from August 2006 to August 2007; Partner, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP (law firm) from March 2005 to July 2006; Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University from September 2004 to June 2006; Director, UAL Corporation (airline) from February 2006 to July 2006; Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Kmart Holding Corporation (consumer goods) from September 2003 to March 2004. Oversees 56; None | |
Nancy T. Lukitsh (Born 1956) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Marketing, Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment adviser) from 1997 to 2010; Chair, Wellington Management Investment Portfolios (commingled non-U.S. investment pools) from 2007 to 2010; Director, Wellington Trust Company, NA and other Wellington affiliates from 1997 to 2010. Oversees 56; None | |
William E. Mayer (Born 1940) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1994) | | Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners (private equity) since February 1999; Dean and Professor, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland from 1992 to 1996. Oversees 56; DynaVox Inc. (speech creation); Lee Enterprises (print media); WR Hambrecht + Co. (financial service provider) from 2000 to 2012; BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (investment company); Premier, Inc. (healthcare) | |
David M. Moffett (Born 1952) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Retired. Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, from 2008 to 2009; Senior Adviser, Global Financial Services Group, Carlyle Group, Inc., from 2007 to 2008; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp, from 1993 to 2007. Oversees 56; CIT Group Inc. (commercial and consumer finance); eBay Inc. (online trading community); MBIA Inc. (financial service provider); E.W. Scripps Co. (print and television media), Building Materials Holding Corp. (building materials and construction services); Genworth Financial, Inc. (financial and insurance products and services); and University of Oklahoma Foundation | |
Charles R. Nelson (Born 1942) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1981) | | Retired. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, since 2011; Professor of Economics, University of Washington from 1976 to 2011; Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Political Economy, University of Washington from 1993 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Statistics, University of Washington from 1980 to 2011; Associate Editor, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking from September 1993 to 2008; consultant on econometric and statistical matters. Oversees 56; None | |
John J. Neuhauser (Born 1943) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1984) | | President, Saint Michael's College, since August 2007; Director or Trustee of several non-profit organizations, including Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc.; Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculties, Boston College from August 1999 to October 2005; University Professor, Boston College from November 2005 to August 2007. Oversees 56; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (closed-end funds) | |
Patrick J. Simpson (Born 1944) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2000) | | Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (law firm). Oversees 56; None | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Anne-Lee Verville (Born 1945) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1998) | | Retired. General Manager — Global Education Industry from 1994 to 1997, President — Application Systems Division from 1991 to 1994, Chief Financial Officer — US Marketing & Services from 1988 to 1991, and Chief Information Officer from 1987 to 1988, IBM Corporation (computer and technology). Oversees 56; Enesco Group, Inc. (producer of giftware and home and garden decor products) from 2001 to 2006 | |
Interested Trustee
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
William F. Truscott (Born 1960) 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Trustee (since 2012) | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, from May 2010 to September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006 to August 2012; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014. Oversees 188; Chairman of the Board, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010; Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to January 2013 | |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from December 2004 to April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003. | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from September 2004 to April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002. | |
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Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006. | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010. | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2006 to April 2010. | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously, Chief Counsel from January 2010 to January 2013, and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated from July 2008 to November 2008. | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; previously, Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 to April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services from 2006 to 2009. | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. from 1998 to April 2010. | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since January 2010 (previously, Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from 2004 to January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007. | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. from May 2010 to October 2014; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from 2004 to April 2010; and Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from 2007 to April 2010. | |
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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement
On June 11, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees") unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "Investment Manager") with respect to Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Trust. As detailed below, the Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the "Committee") and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager before determining to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Advisory Agreement, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 4, 2014, April 30, 2014 and June 10, 2014 and at Board meetings held on April 30, 2014 and June 11, 2014. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Funds and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected Fund portfolio managers and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 10, 2014, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 11, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel, or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:
• Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;
• Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;
• The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through February 28, 2015 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed an annual rate of 0.78% for Class A, 1.53% for Class B, 1.53% for Class C, 0.53% for Class R4, 0.50% for Class R5 and 0.53% for Class Z;
• The terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement;
• The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement, the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement;
• Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;
• Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;
• Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;
• Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and
• The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Advisory Agreement
The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.
The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Administrative Services Agreement, including the Investment Manager's ability to coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance
The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons.
The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2013, the Fund's performance was in the thirty-third, eighth and twenty-fourth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.
The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses
The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are ranked in the first and third quintiles, respectively, (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.
The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. In evaluating these considerations, the Committee and the Board took note of the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to other clients, including fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate account clients with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund.
The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2013 to profitability levels realized in 2012. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale
The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.
In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Other Benefits to the Investment Manager
The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.
Conclusion
The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Annual Report
October 31, 2014

Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The U.S. Economy Gained Momentum
The U.S. economy picked up momentum throughout the third quarter of 2014 with improvements in every sector. Second-quarter gross domestic product growth was revised upward to 4.6%, with expectations that third-quarter growth would also be above trend. American companies added more than 200,000 new jobs monthly, driving unemployment below 6% for the first time since 2008. Consumer spending got a boost as both income and savings rose, and confidence hit a post-recession high. After a weak start to the year, corporate profits rebounded, indicating that business remains in good shape. Rising profits led to higher capital spending. The housing market recovery remained on track, as home sales and prices trended higher, and inventories declined. Manufacturing remained a lynchpin of the economy's expansion. Even so, performance fell short of expectations at the end of the period.
Despite Momentum, Markets Remained Stagnant
The financial markets produced lackluster results, despite good economic news and the Federal Reserve's reassurance that it intended to keep short-term interest rates low for another year. A surge in global tensions and concerns that equity valuations have risen sharply put a damper on investor enthusiasm. The S&P 500 Index inched ahead 1.13%, buoyed by its concentration in large-cap stocks with a defensive edge. Traditional fixed-income sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, mortgages and securitized bonds, eked out returns of less than 1% for the quarter. Investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds lost some ground, although fundamentals for both groups remained solid. Convertible securities and U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities pulled up the rear.
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Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 26 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 28 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 29 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 31 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 38 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 44 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 45 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 46 | | |
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 49 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 53 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 6.03% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 6.34%.
> The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 6.05% for the same time period.
> A slight overweight in bonds in the 17- to 22-year range and an emphasis on issues rated A and BBB aided performance relative to the benchmark.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 11/25/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 6.03 | | | | 4.56 | | | | 3.76 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 2.62 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 3.26 | | |
Class B | | 11/25/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 5.35 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 3.09 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 2.35 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 3.09 | | |
Class C | | 11/25/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 5.60 | | | | 4.31 | | | | 3.53 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 4.60 | | | | 4.31 | | | | 3.53 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 6.31 | | | | 4.77 | | | | 3.96 | | |
Class R5* | | 11/08/12 | | | 6.44 | | | | 4.81 | | | | 3.99 | | |
Class T | | 06/26/00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 6.09 | | | | 4.61 | | | | 3.81 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 1.01 | | | | 3.60 | | | | 3.31 | | |
Class Z | | 06/14/93 | | | 6.34 | | | | 4.78 | | | | 3.97 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 6.05 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.54 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% (for the one-year and five-year periods) and 4.75% (for the ten-year period). (Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.) Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. Returns for Class T are shown with and without the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (November 1, 2004 – October 31, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance of a $10,000 investment in Class A shares with sales charge is calculated with an initial sales charge of 4.75%, which was the effective sales charge prior to August 22, 2005.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Paul Fuchs, CFA
Top Ten States (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
California | | | 17.4 | | |
New York | | | 12.9 | | |
Texas | | | 8.6 | | |
Illinois | | | 8.2 | | |
Florida | | | 5.9 | | |
Massachusetts | | | 5.2 | | |
New Jersey | | | 4.1 | | |
Pennsylvania | | | 3.5 | | |
North Carolina | | | 2.7 | | |
Colorado | | | 2.5 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Quality Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 5.8 | | |
AA rating | | | 32.9 | | |
A rating | | | 43.8 | | |
BBB rating | | | 12.1 | | |
Non-investment grade | | | 0.9 | | |
Not rated | | | 4.5 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated". Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to
For the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 6.03% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 6.34%. The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 6.05% for the same time period. Although the Fund's duration was generally in line with that of the benchmark, a slight overweight in bonds in the 17- to 22-year range and an emphasis on issues rated A and BBB aided performance relative to the benchmark. Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.
In July 2014, "AMT-Free" was added to the Fund's name, referencing a policy change that prohibits the Fund from investing in bonds subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax. No such bonds were owned during the period.
Strong Demand, Short Supply Aided Municipal Market
The municipal market ended 2013 under pressure, as the Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced its intention to taper its monthly bond purchases beginning in January. Against this backdrop, yields rose and several major credit events clouded the municipal outlook. However, the environment improved in 2014 as money flowed back into municipal funds and new issue supply decreased. Lower rated and longer maturity municipals were the best performers for the period. Five-year yields dropped by six basis points, while 10-year and 15-year yields declined by 37 and 77 basis points, respectively. (A basis point is 1/100th of one percent.) As a result, the yield curve flattened. The yield curve is a graph of AAA municipal bond yields, from short- to long-term. The difference between one- and 15-year yields was 304 basis points at the beginning of the 12-month period and 231 basis points at the end.
Contributors and Detractors
In a period that favored lower quality and longer maturities, we did well to limit exposure to the municipal bonds rated higher than Aa3. Our decision to emphasize the lower investment-grade area, which has been in place for some time, reflects our estimate that it offered more value given the additional yield it provided and the potential for price appreciation if the yield difference between higher quality and lower quality bonds tightened as the economy improved. The Fund's holdings that were rated A and BBB were also a little longer in duration than the bonds in the benchmark, which further aided performance. Exposure to zero coupon bonds also aided results in 2014. These bonds are longer in duration because they are issued at a deep discount, pay no current interest and are redeemed at full value at maturity.
The Fund's local general obligation bonds (GOs) outperformed the benchmark on two fronts: They had duration longer than the benchmark and they were more concentrated in the lower investment-grade range. Electric revenue bonds generated above average results and the transportation sector generated returns of 9.0%+. The Fund's positions in hospital-related, water and sewer bonds and special tax bonds generated returns that were in line with the benchmark. On a state-to-state basis, California holdings continued to generate strong returns, Illinois was a solid performer while New York modestly lagged the market. An underweight in higher quality state GOs and pre-refunded bonds also helped results as these higher quality bonds lagged for the period. Pre-refunded bonds are older bonds that have been refinanced by investing the proceeds from the lower yielding bond in Treasuries or U.S. government-guaranteed securities until
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
the scheduled call date of the original bond occurs. Pre-refunding typically occurs when the issuer can issue a new bond at a lower rate.
A very small position in Puerto Rico bonds detracted from performance early in the period and the bonds were sold. The Fund had no direct exposure to Puerto Rico for the rest of the period.
Portfolio Activity
During the period, we decreased exposure to the very shortest maturities and to bonds with short call features. We sold these issues to cover redemptions that occurred in the first half of the period and also to fund new purchases. We added to issues with longer maturities, generally in the 17- to 22-year range, because we believed they offered value. We also added to the Fund's positions in California and Illinois, focusing on lower investment-grade names and non-rated issues.
Looking Ahead
Given the slow but steady improvement in the U.S. economy, we currently do not expect the Fed to materially change its current policy stance until late in 2015. With that in mind, we plan to maintain Fund duration at or near the level of the benchmark. We see value in the seven- to 10-year maturity range and also at the far end of the Fund's target maturity range, which is 17 to 20 years. We believe that security selection, backed by rigorous credit analysis, will be the key to performance going forward. We plan to analyze the potential for changes in tax or revenue policies in light of the November election results and to monitor hospital-related holdings in light of changes, rules and regulations tied to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund's subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate, and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
Investment Risks
Fixed-income securities present issuer default risk. The Fund invests substantially in municipal securities and will be affected by tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes, as well as changes impacting a state's financial, economic or other conditions. A relatively small number of tax-exempt issuers may necessitate the Fund investing more heavily in a single issuer and, therefore, be more exposed to the risk of loss than a fund that invests more broadly. Prepayment and extension risk exists as a loan, bond or other investment may be called, prepaid or redeemed before maturity and that similar yielding investments may not be available for purchase. A rise in interest rates may result in a price decline of fixed-income (debt) instruments held by the fund, negatively affecting its performance and NAV. Falling rates may result in the Fund investing in lower yielding debt instruments, lowering the Fund's income and yield. Debt instruments with longer maturity and duration have greater sensitivity to interest rate changes. Interest rates can change due to local government and banking regulation changes. Non-investment-grade (high-yield or junk) securities present greater price volatility and more risk to principal and income than higher rated securities. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Federal and state tax rules apply to capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales. Income may be subject to state, local or alternative minimum taxes. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
May 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,027.00 | | | | 1,021.37 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 3.87 | | | | 0.76 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.70 | | | | 1,018.10 | | | | 7.20 | | | | 7.17 | | | | 1.41 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.60 | | | | 1,018.10 | | | | 7.20 | | | | 7.17 | | | | 1.41 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,029.10 | | | | 1,022.38 | | | | 2.86 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Class R5 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,029.50 | | | | 1,022.84 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 0.47 | | |
Class T | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,027.30 | | | | 1,021.63 | | | | 3.63 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,029.00 | | | | 1,022.38 | | | | 2.86 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 98.9%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Alabama 0.6% | |
Alabama Public School & College Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 05/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,695,100 | | |
Alaska 1.1% | |
City of Valdez Refunding Revenue Bonds BP Pipelines, Inc. Project Series 2003B 01/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 19,460,000 | | | | 22,979,146 | | |
Arizona 0.9% | |
Arizona School Facilities Board Certificate of Participation Series 2008 09/01/15 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 7,830,750 | | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority Revenue Bonds Catholic Healthcare West Series 2007A 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,865,505 | | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,157,510 | | |
State of Arizona Certificate of Participation Department of Administration Series 2010A (AGM) 10/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,746,450 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 18,600,215 | | |
Arkansas 0.2% | |
County of Independence Refunding Revenue Bonds Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Project Series 1999 (AMBAC) 07/01/22 | | | 4.900 | % | | | 4,600,000 | | | | 4,664,078 | | |
California 17.2% | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds St. Joseph Health System Series 2009B 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,445,000 | | | | 11,961,614 | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Biola University Series 2008 10/01/23 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,351,300 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
California State Public Works Board Refunding Revenue Bonds Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Series 2006F (NPFGC) 11/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,657,400 | | |
Various Capital Projects Series 2012G 11/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,510,000 | | | | 6,446,590 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2014A 09/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 15,250,000 | | | | 17,745,358 | | |
Various Capital Projects Series 2011A 10/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,395,000 | | | | 4,074,034 | | |
Series 2012A 04/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,587,300 | | |
Series 2013I 11/01/28 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 9,225,000 | | | | 10,987,805 | | |
11/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,805,000 | | |
11/01/31 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,930,000 | | | | 3,550,340 | | |
California State University Revenue Bonds Systemwide Series 2008A (AGM) 11/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,665,850 | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Series 2014A (AGM) 10/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,574,900 | | |
City of Fresno Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 1993A-1 (AMBAC) 09/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,491,300 | | |
City of Vernon Electric System Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 08/01/21 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 10,435,000 | | | | 11,684,904 | | |
County of Sacramento Airport System Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2009B 07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,139,920 | | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2014B-3(a) 01/15/53 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 9,000,000 | | | | 10,436,580 | | |
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Redevelopment Project Subordinated Series 2013A 09/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,605,800 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Los Angeles Unified School District Prerefunded 07/01/17 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Election of 2005 Series 2007E (AGM) 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,230,000 | | | | 6,961,091 | | |
Manteca Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Election of 2004 Series 2006 (NPFGC)(b) 08/01/24 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 3,467,000 | | |
Monrovia Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 08/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 5,600,000 | | | | 6,794,648 | | |
Oakland Unified School District/Alameda County Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Election of 2006 Series 2009A 08/01/29 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 14,500,000 | | | | 16,657,455 | | |
Oxnard Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Redwood Trunk Sewer & Headworks Series 2004A (NPFGC) 06/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,795,000 | | | | 3,801,110 | | |
Pico Rivera Water Authority Revenue Bonds Water System Project Series 1999A (NPFGC) 05/01/29 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,437,850 | | |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Election of 2002 Series 2006C (AGM)(b) 09/01/31 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 28,000,000 | | | | 14,411,600 | | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Revenue Bonds Cosumnes Project Series 2006 (NPFGC) 07/01/29 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 7,035,000 | | | | 7,448,869 | | |
San Francisco City & County Airports Commission-San Francisco International Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2010A 05/01/29 | | | 4.900 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,761,000 | | |
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 1993 Escrowed to Maturity(b) 01/01/25 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 22,405,000 | | | | 18,026,839 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
San Jose Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Civic Center Project Series 2013A 06/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 13,941,960 | | |
San Mateo County Community College District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Election of 2005 Series 2006A (NPFGC)(b) 09/01/20 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 9,310,000 | | | | 8,455,621 | | |
Southern California Public Power Authority Revenue Bonds Project No. 1 Series 2007A 11/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,924,575 | | |
Windy Point/Windy Flats Project Series 2010-1 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,684,200 | | |
07/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 15,875,000 | | | | 18,548,667 | | |
State of California Department of Water Resources Power Supply Revenue Bonds Series 2008H 05/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,727,050 | | |
State of California Prerefunded 07/01/19 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2009A 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 12,500,000 | | | | 14,699,000 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2002 (AMBAC) 02/01/18 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,839,650 | | |
Various Purpose Series 2009 04/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,172,760 | | |
10/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 29,793,500 | | |
Series 2010 03/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,163,670 | | |
Series 2011 10/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 14,157,960 | | |
09/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,534,000 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2009A 07/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,179,520 | | |
West Contra Costa Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC)(b) 08/01/20 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 7,285,000 | | | | 6,440,814 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 359,796,404 | | |
Colorado 2.5% | |
Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2007 12/01/17 | | | 4.800 | % | | | 290,000 | | | | 292,468 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Board of Governors of Colorado State University System Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013A 03/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,560,000 | | | | 5,630,505 | | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Covenant Retirement Communities Series 2012A 12/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,319,680 | | |
Revenue Bonds Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc. Series 2005 12/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,036,240 | | |
Health Facilities Evangelical Lutheran Series 2005 06/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 519,530 | | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority(a) Revenue Bonds Catholic Health Initiatives Series 2008D-3 10/01/38 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,265,950 | | |
County of Adams Refunding Revenue Bonds Public Service Co. of Colorado Project Series 2005A (NPFGC) 09/01/17 | | | 4.375 | % | | | 11,550,000 | | | | 11,920,986 | | |
E-470 Public Highway Authority Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation Senior Series 2000B (NPFGC)(b) 09/01/18 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,394,205 | | |
North Range Metropolitan District No. 1 Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2007 (ACA) 12/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 365,000 | | | | 372,052 | | |
12/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 350,000 | | | | 360,416 | | |
North Range Metropolitan District No. 2 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds Series 2007 12/15/14 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 555,000 | | | | 555,913 | | |
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority Prerefunded 06/15/16 Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 2001C (AMBAC) 06/15/21 | | | 5.700 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,342,280 | | |
Regional Transportation District Certificate of Participation Series 2010A 06/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,159,800 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
University of Colorado Hospital Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 11/15/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 4,331,400 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 51,501,425 | | |
Connecticut 0.5% | |
Connecticut State Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Connecticut Light & Power Co. Project Series 2011 09/01/28 | | | 4.375 | % | | | 1,615,000 | | | | 1,757,475 | | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority Revenue Bonds Trinity College Series 1998F (NPFGC) 07/01/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,158,520 | | |
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District Tax Allocation Bonds Harbor Point Project Series 2010A 04/01/22 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 6,591,000 | | | | 7,766,307 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 10,682,302 | | |
District of Columbia 1.6% | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority Prerefunded 10/01/18 Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,157,630 | | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road(b) Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation-2nd Senior Lien Series 2009B (AGM) 10/01/24 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 20,980,000 | | | | 14,752,926 | | |
10/01/25 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 4,999,425 | | |
10/01/26 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 3,178,700 | | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009C 10/01/25 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 8,920,000 | | | | 10,207,959 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 34,296,640 | | |
Florida 5.8% | |
Capital Trust Agency, Inc. Revenue Bonds Atlantic Housing Foundation Subordinated Series 2008B(c) 07/15/32 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 1,835,000 | | | | 825,713 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Revenue Bonds Senior Secured Series 2012A-1 06/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 16,965,000 | | | | 20,033,460 | | |
City of Cocoa Water & Sewer Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2003 (AMBAC) 10/01/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,186,010 | | |
City of Lakeland Refunding Revenue Bonds 1st Mortgage-Carpenters Home Estates Series 2008 01/01/19 | | | 5.875 | % | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 1,783,717 | | |
City of Tallahassee Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2001 (NPFGC) 10/01/17 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 2,155,436 | | |
10/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,165,060 | | |
County of Broward Refunding Revenue Bonds Civic Arena Project Series 2006A (AMBAC) 09/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,702,200 | | |
County of Miami-Dade Aviation Revenue Bonds Miami International Airport Series 2010A 10/01/25 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 7,110,960 | | |
County of Miami-Dade Seaport Department Revenue Bonds Series 2014 10/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 565,505 | | |
10/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 672,174 | | |
10/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,215,000 | | | | 1,351,481 | | |
County of Miami-Dade Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds Series 2006 (XLCA) 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,040,000 | | | | 5,413,162 | | |
County of Miami-Dade Water & Sewer System Refunding Revenue Bonds System Series 2008B (AGM) 10/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 24,229,200 | | |
Florida Development Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds Miami Arts Charter School Project Series 2014A(d) 06/15/34 | | | 5.875 | % | | | 415,000 | | | | 414,490 | | |
Lake County School Board Certificate of Participation Series 2006C (AMBAC) 06/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,716,885 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Lee County Industrial Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Shell Point/Alliance Community Project Series 2007 11/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,650,000 | | | | 8,028,904 | | |
Lee County School Board Refunding Certificate of Participation Series 2014A 08/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,346,960 | | |
Orange County Health Facilities Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Health Care-Orlando Lutheran Series 2005 07/01/20 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 3,625,000 | | | | 3,665,165 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 1996A Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC) 10/01/16 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 3,230,000 | | | | 3,487,528 | | |
Orange County School Board Certificate of Participation Series 2012B 08/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 7,469,085 | | |
Orlando Utilities Commission Prerefunded 10/01/15 Revenue Bonds Series 2005B 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,132,360 | | |
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Sinai Residences of Boca Raton Series 2014 06/01/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,195,018 | | |
Sarasota County Health Facilities Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Village On The Isle Project Series 2007 01/01/27 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,276,040 | | |
Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. Revenue Bonds Series 2007A(d)(e) 10/01/22 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 9,530,000 | | | | 10,350,914 | | |
Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2014A-1(d) 03/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,773,150 | | |
Sterling Hill Community Development District Special Assessment Bonds Series 2003B(c)(f) 11/01/10 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 150,000 | | | | 96,097 | | |
Tampa Bay Water Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 10/01/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,807,815 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Tampa Sports Authority Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Tampa Bay Arena Project Series 1995 (NPFGC) 10/01/15 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 555,000 | | | | 567,399 | | |
10/01/20 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,101,330 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 121,623,218 | | |
Georgia 1.6% | |
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation Refunding Revenue Bonds General Subordinated Lien Series 2014 01/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,302,840 | | |
City of Atlanta Water & Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 1999A (NPFGC) 11/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 15,305,000 | | | | 17,981,079 | | |
DeKalb County Hospital Authority Revenue Bonds DeKalb Medical Center, Inc. Project Series 2010 09/01/30 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,581,450 | | |
Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority(b)(d) Revenue Bonds I-75 S Express Lanes Project Series 2014 06/01/24 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 625,000 | | | | 354,250 | | |
06/01/34 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 1,054,163 | | |
State of Georgia Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2012A 07/01/31 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,414,850 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 32,688,632 | | |
Hawaii 0.8% | |
State of Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance Revenue Bonds Hawaii Pacific University Series 2013A 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 870,000 | | | | 915,031 | | |
07/01/23 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,015,000 | | | | 1,106,675 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,542,436 | | |
State of Hawaii Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2008DK 05/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,750,000 | | | | 12,201,357 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 15,765,499 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Idaho 0.2% | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Terraces of Boise Project Series 2014A 10/01/24 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 2,980,000 | | | | 3,179,451 | | |
Series 2014B-1 10/01/22 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,024,660 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,204,111 | | |
Illinois 8.2% | |
Chicago Board of Education Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Dedicated Revenues Series 2005B (AMBAC) 12/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,825,000 | | | | 5,976,101 | | |
Chicago Midway International Airport Refunding Revenue Bonds 2nd Lien Series 2014B 01/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,150,000 | | | | 7,017,949 | | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport Refunding Revenue Bonds General Airport 3rd Lien Series 2005B (NPFGC) 01/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,994,800 | | |
General Senior Lien Series 2013B 01/01/28 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 11,180,000 | | | | 12,972,042 | | |
Passenger Facility Charge Series 2012A 01/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,590,000 | | | | 2,930,637 | | |
01/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,821,900 | | |
01/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,378,030 | | |
Chicago Park District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Limited Tax Series 2014B 01/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,876,400 | | |
Chicago Transit Authority Revenue Bonds Federal Transit Administration Section 5309 Series 2008A 06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,661,025 | | |
Series 2011 12/01/29 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,564,880 | | |
City of Chicago Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Emergency Telephone System Series 1999 (NPFGC) 01/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 7,540,000 | | | | 8,341,954 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Revenue Bonds Asphalt Operating Services - Recovery Zone Facility Series 2010 12/01/18 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 3,270,000 | | | | 3,452,826 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2010A 12/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,755,000 | | | | 10,576,566 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Project Series 2014A 01/01/32 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,845,000 | | | | 4,029,983 | | |
County of Cook Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2010A 11/15/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 13,880,880 | | |
Illinois Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds DePaul University Series 2004A 10/01/17 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,128,990 | | |
10/01/18 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,318,500 | | |
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Priority Series 2006A-1 (AGM) 01/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,146,120 | | |
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority(g) Revenue Bonds Series 2014C 01/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,600,000 | | | | 11,026,272 | | |
Kendall & Kane Counties Community Unit School District No. 115(b) Prerefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 2002 Escrowed to Maturity (FGIC) 01/01/17 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 592,392 | | |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 2002 (NPFGC) 01/01/17 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 3,050,000 | | | | 2,952,187 | | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2010 06/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,734,400 | | |
06/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 14,175,960 | | |
State of Illinois Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2013 07/01/26 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 15,100,000 | | | | 17,015,435 | | |
Series 2014 02/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,643,500 | | |
02/01/31 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,965,000 | | | | 5,444,619 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
State of Illinois(b) Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation-Civic Center Series 1990B (AMBAC) 12/15/17 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 5,540,000 | | | | 5,198,625 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 170,852,973 | | |
Indiana 1.7% | |
City of Indianapolis Thermal Energy System Refunding Revenue Bonds 1st Lien Series 2014A 10/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,599,864 | | |
Indiana Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Indianapolis Power & Light Co. Series 2009B 01/01/16 | | | 4.900 | % | | | 11,000,000 | | | | 11,559,570 | | |
Revenue Bonds 1st Lien-CWA Authority, Inc. Series 2011A 10/01/25 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 2,076,813 | | |
2nd Lien-CWA Authority, Inc. Series 2011B 10/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 7,035,000 | | | | 8,408,302 | | |
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Clarian Health Obligation Group Series 2006B 02/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,053,980 | | |
Revenue Bonds Baptist Homes of Indiana Series 2005 11/15/25 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 10,640,000 | | | | 10,848,863 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 35,547,392 | | |
Iowa 0.2% | |
City of Coralville Tax Allocation Bonds Tax Increment Series 2007C 06/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 730,000 | | | | 737,271 | | |
Iowa Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Development-Care Initiatives Project Series 2006A 07/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,695,000 | | | | 2,817,946 | | |
Revenue Bonds Iowa State Revolving Fund Series 2008 08/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 579,840 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,135,057 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Kansas 1.0% | |
City of Manhattan Revenue Bonds Meadowlark Hills Retirement Series 2007A 05/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,098,460 | | |
Kansas Turnpike Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2002 (AGM) 09/01/16 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,230,000 | | | | 1,338,769 | | |
State of Kansas Department of Transportation Revenue Bonds Series 2004A 03/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 11,775,000 | | | | 13,601,773 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 21,039,002 | | |
Kentucky 0.8% | |
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 05/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,445,000 | | | | 8,575,598 | | |
05/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,825,000 | | | | 9,013,304 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 17,588,902 | | |
Louisiana 1.0% | |
Louisiana Office Facilities Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds State Capital Series 2010A 05/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,290,000 | | | | 5,015,696 | | |
Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2006B (AMBAC) 06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 534,940 | | |
New Orleans Aviation Board Revenue Bonds Consolidated Rental Car Series 2009A 01/01/25 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 4,849,420 | | |
Parish of St. Charles Revenue Bonds Valero Energy Corp. Series 2010(a) 12/01/40 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 9,245,000 | | | | 9,939,207 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 20,339,263 | | |
Massachusetts 5.2% | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Limited General Obligation Bonds Consolidated Loan Series 2002D (AMBAC/TCRS/BNY) 08/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 7,606,040 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2003D 10/01/17 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,708,000 | | |
Revenue Bonds Consolidated Loan Series 2005A (AGM) 06/01/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 13,615,000 | | | | 14,717,271 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Consolidated Loan Series 1998C 08/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,775,000 | | | | 2,002,253 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2004C (AGM) 12/01/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,050,300 | | |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Unrefunded Revenue Bonds General Transportation Series 1991 (NPFGC) 03/01/21 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 2,395,000 | | | | 2,962,495 | | |
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (The) Refunding Revenue Bonds Pool Program Series 2004A 08/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,920,000 | | | | 3,293,293 | | |
Revenue Bonds MWRA Program Subordinated Series 1999A 08/01/19 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,054,075 | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds 1st Mortgage-Orchard Cove Series 2007 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 435,000 | | | | 463,375 | | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Prerefunded 07/01/18 Revenue Bonds Massachusetts Institute of Technology Series 2009O 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 575,140 | | |
Revenue Bonds Boston College Series 2008M-1 06/01/24 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,670,000 | | | | 3,341,238 | | |
Caregroup, Inc. Series 2008E-2 07/01/20 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 9,720,000 | | | | 11,000,707 | | |
07/01/22 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 13,345,000 | | | | 15,103,337 | | |
Harvard University Series 2009A 11/15/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,172,880 | | |
Massachusetts Port Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Passenger Facility Charge Series 2007D (AGM) 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,500,000 | | | | 9,475,885 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2010A 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,746,915 | | |
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (The) Prerefunded 08/01/19 Revenue Bonds State Revolving Fund Series 2009-14 08/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 12,530,000 | | | | 14,761,844 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 108,035,048 | | |
Michigan 1.4% | |
City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System Refunding Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 2012A 07/01/26 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,231,360 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,669,245 | | |
Detroit City School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds School Building & Site Improvement Series 2002A (FGIC) (Qualified School Bond Loan Fund) 05/01/19 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,333,300 | | |
Michigan Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Senior Lien-Detroit Water & Sewer Series 2014C-6 07/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 800,000 | | | | 867,584 | | |
Series 2014H-1 10/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 3,843,180 | | |
Revenue Bonds Senior Lien-Detroit Water & Sewer Series 2014C-3 AGM 07/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,102,230 | | |
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds William Beaumont Hospital Series 2014D 09/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,494,360 | | |
State of Michigan Trunk Line Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1998A 11/01/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,203,260 | | |
Series 2005 (AGM) 11/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 5,050,000 | | | | 5,730,336 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2011 11/15/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,168,790 | | |
11/15/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,161,620 | | |
11/15/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,398,053 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
State of Michigan Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2001 12/01/15 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,322,050 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 29,525,368 | | |
Minnesota 0.2% | |
City of Minneapolis Revenue Bonds Fairview Health Services Series 2008A 11/15/18 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,103,420 | | |
City of St. Louis Park Revenue Bonds Park Nicollet Health Services Series 2008C 07/01/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 837,413 | | |
State of Minnesota Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2008C 08/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 590,285 | | |
Woodbury Housing & Redevelopment Authority Revenue Bonds St. Therese of Woodbury Series 2014 12/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,007,840 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,538,958 | | |
Missouri 1.6% | |
City of St. Louis Airport Refunding Revenue Bonds Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Series 2007A (AGM) 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,481,350 | | |
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri Revenue Bonds Lutheran Senior Services Series 2014 02/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,381,874 | | |
02/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,975,000 | | | | 6,612,951 | | |
St. Louis University Series 1998 10/01/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,096,770 | | |
Washington University Series 2008A 03/15/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,149,040 | | |
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission Revenue Bonds Iatan 2 Project Series 2009A 01/01/17 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,084,050 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority Revenue Bonds State Revolving Funds Program Series 2004B 01/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 7,470,000 | | | | 8,537,612 | | |
Poplar Bluff Regional Transportation Development District Revenue Bonds Series 2012 12/01/26 | | | 3.250 | % | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,077,956 | | |
St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority Revenue Bonds Friendship Village Sunset Hills Series 2013A 09/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 690,000 | | | | 740,894 | | |
St. Andrews Residence for Seniors Series 2007A 12/01/26 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 7,362,040 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 34,524,537 | | |
Nebraska 0.1% | |
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2009A (BHAC) 04/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 860,963 | | |
Nebraska Public Power District Revenue Bonds General Series 2008B 01/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 570,000 | | | | 640,697 | | |
University of Nebraska Revenue Bonds Lincoln Student Fees & Facilities Series 2009A 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 700,000 | | | | 793,429 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,295,089 | | |
Nevada 1.4% | |
Carson City Refunding Revenue Bonds Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center Series 2012 09/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,250,000 | | | | 3,597,750 | | |
City of Sparks Tax Anticipation Revenue Bonds Senior Sales Series 2008A(d) 06/15/20 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 4,505,000 | | | | 4,917,072 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
County of Clark Department of Aviation Revenue Bonds System Subordinated Lien Series 2009C (AGM) 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,190,000 | | | | 9,374,929 | | |
County of Clark Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Transportation Series 2009A 12/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,740,000 | | | | 12,285,057 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 30,174,808 | | |
New Hampshire 0.8% | |
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Act Revenue Bonds Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Series 2007A 10/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 7,634,550 | | |
University System Series 2009A 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,370,000 | | | | 9,338,911 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 16,973,461 | | |
New Jersey 4.0% | |
County of Passaic Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2003 (AGM) 09/01/16 | | | 5.200 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,626,840 | | |
Essex County Improvement Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds County Guaranteed Project Consolidation Series 2004 (NPFGC) 10/01/26 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 963,855 | | |
Freehold Regional High School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2001 (NPFGC) 03/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,417,249 | | |
Hudson County Improvement Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Hudson County Lease Project Series 2010 (AGM) 10/01/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,422,440 | | |
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Board of Education Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2004 (NPFGC) 12/01/20 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,649,307 | | |
Middlesex County Improvement Authority Revenue Bonds Heldrich Center Hotel Senior Series 2005A 01/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 815,000 | | | | 625,635 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds New Jersey American Water Co. Series 2010A 06/01/23 | | | 4.450 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,095,240 | | |
School Facilities-Construction Series 2005K (AMBAC) 12/15/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 16,710,000 | | | | 19,456,957 | | |
Series 2009AA 12/15/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,153,670 | | |
Revenue Bonds Cigarette Tax Series 2004 Escrowed to Maturity 06/15/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 5,959,470 | | |
MSU Student Housing Project-Provident Series 2010 06/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,106,580 | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority(b) Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation-Motor Vehicle Surcharges Series 2004 (NPFGC) 07/01/21 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,255,000 | | | | 1,044,047 | | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Rowan University Series 2008B (AGM) 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 842,557 | | |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010-1A 12/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 830,000 | | | | 878,007 | | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Series 2008AA 10/01/28 | | | 6.375 | % | | | 175,000 | | | | 182,073 | | |
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority Revenue Bonds Series 1989 Escrowed to Maturity 01/01/19 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,180,890 | | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue Bonds Transportation System Series 2001C (AGM) 12/15/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,304,480 | | |
Series 2003A (AMBAC) 12/15/15 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,360,000 | | | | 4,607,125 | | |
Series 2006A 12/15/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,162,480 | | |
12/15/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 680,000 | | | | 801,652 | | |
Series 2006A (AGM) 12/15/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,700,000 | | | | 5,581,015 | | |
12/15/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,722,400 | | |
Series 2010D 12/15/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 18,000,000 | | | | 21,076,380 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Robbinsville Board of Education Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005 (AGM) 01/01/28 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 643,680 | | |
State of New Jersey Certificate of Participation Equipment Lease Purchase Series 2008A 06/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,084,960 | | |
Series 2009A 06/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,104,830 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 84,693,819 | | |
New Mexico 0.2% | |
County of Bernalillo Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1998 04/01/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,670,650 | | |
New York 12.8% | |
Albany Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds St. Peters Hospital Project Series 2008A 11/15/16 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,911,385 | | |
11/15/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,407,225 | | |
City of New York Prerefunded 02/01/16 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005G 08/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,479 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2007D-1 12/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,900,000 | | | | 6,622,396 | | |
Subordinated Series 2008B-1 09/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 7,200,000 | | | | 8,317,944 | | |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005G 08/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,975,000 | | | | 10,542,378 | | |
Long Island Power Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2012B 09/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,738,400 | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Commuter Facilities Series 1993O Escrowed to Maturity 07/01/17 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,346,740 | | |
Series 2004A (NPFGC) 11/15/16 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,296,280 | | |
11/15/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,548,240 | | |
Series 2009A 11/15/26 | | | 5.300 | % | | | 710,000 | | | | 811,949 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Transportation Series 2007A (AGM) 11/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,603,550 | | |
11/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,356,370 | | |
Nassau County Local Economic Assistance Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Catholic Health Services Series 2011 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,125,000 | | | | 7,022,068 | | |
07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,390,000 | | | | 10,891,931 | | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Future Tax Secured Subordinated Series 2007C-1 11/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,300,000 | | | | 11,533,837 | | |
Subordinated Series 2009A-1 05/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,430,000 | | | | 11,999,298 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Consolidated Service Contract Series 2009A 07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 4,038,650 | | |
Revenue Bonds Court Facilities Lease Series 2005A (AMBAC) 05/15/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,879,120 | | |
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Series 2009 07/01/26 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 14,635,000 | | | | 17,071,727 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 10,675,000 | | | | 12,421,110 | | |
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligation Group Series 2009A 05/01/30 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,750,000 | | | | 5,281,288 | | |
St. John's University Series 2007C (NPFGC) 07/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,245,000 | | | | 3,939,268 | | |
State University Educational Facilities 3rd General Series 2005A (NPFGC) 05/15/17 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,237,100 | | |
05/15/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 6,730,000 | | | | 8,364,044 | | |
Upstate Community-State Supported Series 2005B (NPFGC) 07/01/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 6,345,000 | | | | 7,777,891 | | |
New York State Thruway Authority Revenue Bonds General 2nd Series 2005B (AMBAC) 04/01/20 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 10,840,000 | | | | 13,112,714 | | |
2nd Series 2007B 04/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,565,100 | | |
Series 2012I 01/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,500,000 | | | | 10,075,985 | | |
Series 2007H (NPFGC) 01/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,676,565 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
New York State Urban Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Service Contract Series 2008B 01/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,563,720 | | |
01/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,460,000 | | | | 11,883,188 | | |
Revenue Bonds State Personal Income Tax-State Facilities Series 2004A-2 (NPFGC) 03/15/20 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 29,450,000 | | | | 35,642,451 | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Bonds Consolidated 154th Series 2009 09/01/26 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,111,900 | | |
Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Jeffersons Ferry Project Series 2006 11/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,108,540 | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Prerefunded 11/15/18 Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2008D 11/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,165,000 | | | | 7,183,396 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 267,910,227 | | |
North Carolina 2.7% | |
Albemarle Hospital Authority Prerefunded 10/01/17 Revenue Bonds Series 2007 10/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,404,550 | | |
10/01/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,700,000 | | | | 4,198,945 | | |
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2008 08/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 800,000 | | | | 914,336 | | |
City of Charlotte Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 2008 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,426,838 | | |
County of Iredell Certificate of Participation Iredell County School Project Series 2008 (AGM) 06/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,710,000 | | | | 1,903,538 | | |
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2008A (AGM) 01/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 5,415,000 | | | | 6,128,697 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 01/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 21,105,000 | | | | 24,013,269 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission Revenue Bonds Health Care Housing-Arc Projects Series 2004A 10/01/24 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,575,000 | | | | 1,594,388 | | |
State of North Carolina Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2014B 06/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 12,524,300 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 56,108,861 | | |
Ohio 1.7% | |
American Municipal Power, Inc. Revenue Bonds AMP Fremont Energy Center Project Series 2012 02/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,312,840 | | |
Prairie State Energy Campus Project Series 2008A 02/15/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,060,000 | | | | 4,612,769 | | |
02/15/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 9,810,000 | | | | 11,145,631 | | |
City of Cleveland Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005 (AMBAC) 10/01/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 7,710,000 | | | | 8,442,065 | | |
Mason City School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 12/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,684,115 | | |
Ohio State Turnpike Commission Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1998A (NPFGC) 02/15/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,444,440 | | |
State of Ohio Refunding Revenue Bonds Cleveland Clinic Health System Series 2011 01/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 4,301,025 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 35,942,885 | | |
Oklahoma 0.1% | |
Chickasaw Nation Revenue Bonds Health System Series 2007(d)(e) 12/01/17 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 1,960,000 | | | | 2,066,879 | | |
Oregon 0.1% | |
Hospital Facilities Authority of Multnomah County Refunding Revenue Bonds Mirabella at South Waterfront Series 2014A 10/01/34 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,044,430 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Oregon State Lottery Prerefunded 04/01/19 Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 04/01/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,180,570 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,225,000 | | |
Pennsylvania 3.4% | |
City of Philadelphia Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2011 08/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,795,000 | | | | 4,449,410 | | |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds 3rd Series 2004 (AGM) 07/01/18 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 13,908,840 | | |
County of Westmoreland Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 1997 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(b) 12/01/18 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 914,770 | | |
Delaware River Port Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Port District Project Series 2012 01/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,835,000 | | | | 2,073,458 | | |
Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Series 1997B (AMBAC) 07/01/17 | | | 5.600 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,215,180 | | |
Series 2002 07/01/17 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,233,040 | | |
Elizabeth Forward School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 1994B Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(b) 09/01/21 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,210,000 | | | | 1,964,138 | | |
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2013A 12/15/29 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,483,120 | | |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority Revenue Bonds Saint Luke's Hospital Project Series 2008A 08/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,480,000 | | | | 3,818,708 | | |
08/15/21 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 3,715,000 | | | | 4,087,132 | | |
08/15/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,965,000 | | | | 2,168,613 | | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2011A 12/01/31 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 8,150,000 | | | | 9,215,205 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission(a) Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation Subordinated Series 2010B-2 12/01/24 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 21,624,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 72,155,614 | | |
Rhode Island 1.9% | |
City of Cranston Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2008 (AGM) 07/01/26 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 900,000 | | | | 1,000,008 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 945,000 | | | | 1,050,008 | | |
Providence Housing Authority Revenue Bonds Capital Fund Series 2008 09/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 565,000 | | | | 622,105 | | |
09/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 310,000 | | | | 338,712 | | |
09/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 690,000 | | | | 752,507 | | |
Rhode Island Convention Center Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005A (AGM) 05/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,099,240 | | |
Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corp. Prerefunded Revenue Bonds Series 1993A Escrowed to Maturity (AGM) 08/01/21 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,165,000 | | | | 2,715,213 | | |
Rhode Island Economic Development Corp. Revenue Bonds East Greenwich Free Library Association Series 2004 06/15/24 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 415,000 | | | | 415,137 | | |
Grant Anticipation-Department of Transportation Series 2009A (AGM) 06/15/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,267,520 | | |
Providence Place Mall Senior Series 2000 07/01/20 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 1,175,000 | | | | 1,175,106 | | |
Series 2008C (AGM) 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,245,000 | | | | 2,456,389 | | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Hospital Financing-Lifespan Obligation Series 2006A (AGM) 05/15/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,074,080 | | |
University of Rhode Island Series 2008A 09/15/28 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,527,040 | | |
Revenue Bonds Bond Financing Program Series 2009 05/15/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,515,000 | | | | 1,742,083 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Brown University Series 2007 09/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,115,410 | | |
Higher Education-Johnson & Wales Series 1999 (NPFGC) 04/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,420,000 | | | | 1,607,468 | | |
Hospital Financing-Lifespan Obligation Series 2009A (AGM) 05/15/27 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 400,000 | | | | 462,776 | | |
05/15/30 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 579,740 | | |
New England Institute of Technology Series 2010 03/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,145,000 | | | | 1,270,160 | | |
Providence Public Schools Financing Program Series 2006A (AGM) 05/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,110,660 | | |
Series 2007A (AGM) 05/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,150,160 | | |
Series 2007C (AGM) 05/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,606,215 | | |
Public Schools Financing Program Series 2007B (AMBAC) 05/15/19 | | | 4.250 | % | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,683 | | |
University of Rhode Island Series 2009A (AGM) 09/15/24 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,101,160 | | |
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority Revenue Bonds Program Senior Series 2010A 12/01/20 | | | 4.600 | % | | | 885,000 | | | | 939,189 | | |
State of Rhode Island Certificate of Participation Lease-Training School Project Series 2005A (NPFGC) 10/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,252,608 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Consolidated Capital Development Loan Series 2006A (AGM) 08/01/20 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,864,642 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 40,546,019 | | |
South Carolina 1.2% | |
County of Florence Refunding Revenue Bonds McLeod Regional Medical Center Project Series 2014 11/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,250,000 | | | | 3,762,330 | | |
11/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,900,000 | | | | 5,645,192 | | |
County of Greenwood Refunding Revenue Bonds Self Regional Healthcare Series 2012B 10/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,589,900 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Greenville County School District Refunding Revenue Bonds Building Equity Sooner Series 2005 12/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,881,500 | | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Obligation Group Series 2013 05/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,637,515 | | |
York Preparatory Academy Project Series 2014A 11/01/33 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 590,000 | | | | 640,356 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 25,156,793 | | |
South Dakota 0.2% | |
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Regional Health Series 2011 09/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,450,438 | | |
09/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,468,237 | | |
09/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,156,410 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,075,085 | | |
Texas 8.5% | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 2010 01/01/19 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 868,883 | | |
01/01/20 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,472,587 | | |
Series 2011 01/01/31 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 15,230,000 | | | | 17,589,736 | | |
City Public Service Board of San Antonio Prerefunded 02/01/15 Revenue Bonds Series 2005 02/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,121,600 | | |
City of Austin Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Lien Series 1998 (NPFGC) 05/15/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,259,621 | | |
City of Corpus Christi Utility System Prerefunded 07/15/15 Revenue Bonds Series 2005A (AMBAC) 07/15/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,068,300 | | |
City of Houston Airport System Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Lien Series 2012B 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 8,040,060 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of Houston Refunding Revenue Bonds Convention & Entertainment Facilities Series 2014 09/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,153,530 | | |
City of Houston(b) Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation-Convention Series 2001B (AMBAC) 09/01/17 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,914,020 | | |
Conroe Independent School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds School Building Series 2009A 02/15/25 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,135,000 | | | | 1,284,400 | | |
Dallas County Community College District Limited General Obligation Bonds Series 2009 02/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 873,173 | | |
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012B 11/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 21,380,000 | | | | 24,696,893 | | |
Dripping Springs Independent School District Prerefunded 02/15/17 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds School Building Series 2008 (Permanent School Fund Guarantee) 02/15/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,102,400 | | |
Duncanville Independent School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 2005 (Permanent School Fund Guarantee)(b) 02/15/22 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,718,760 | | |
Harris County Industrial Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Deer Park Refining Project Series 2008 05/01/18 | | | 4.700 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 13,061,880 | | |
Houston Higher Education Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds Cosmos Foundation, Inc. Series 2011A 05/15/31 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,201,460 | | |
Lewisville Independent School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds School Building Series 2009 08/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,159,670 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Lower Colorado River Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds LCRA Transmission Services Corp. Series 2011 05/15/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 11,195,000 | | | | 12,568,515 | | |
North Central Texas Health Facility Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Hospital-Presbyterian Healthcare Series 1996B Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC) 06/01/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 6,470,000 | | | | 6,787,289 | | |
North Harris County Regional Water Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 2008 12/15/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,415,000 | | | | 5,060,605 | | |
North Texas Tollway Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds System-1st Tier Series 2008A 01/01/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 14,000,000 | | | | 15,973,580 | | |
North Texas Tollway Authority(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds System-1st Tier Series 2008E-3 01/01/38 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 9,350,000 | | | | 9,899,873 | | |
SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corp. Revenue Bonds Gas Supply Series 2007 08/01/16 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,450,000 | | | | 4,769,154 | | |
Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012 10/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,683,364 | | |
San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Idea Public Schools Series 2010A 08/15/20 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,774,000 | | |
08/15/24 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,590,000 | | | | 1,799,928 | | |
Southwest Higher Education Authority, Inc. Revenue Bonds Southern Methodist University Project Series 2009 10/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,160,610 | | |
Spring Independent School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Schoolhouse Series 2009 (Permanent School Fund Guarantee) 08/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 861,720 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds Air Force Villages, Inc. Obligation Group Series 2007 05/15/27 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,572,495 | | |
Texas City Industrial Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Arco Pipe Line Co. Project Series 1990 10/01/20 | | | 7.375 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,921,840 | | |
University of Houston Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2009 02/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,151,060 | | |
University of Texas System (The) Prerefunded 02/15/17 Revenue Bonds Financing System Series 2006D 08/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,455,000 | | | | 9,324,935 | | |
Refunding Revenue Bonds Financing System Series 2004A 08/15/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,258,760 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Financing System Series 2006D 08/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,545,000 | | | | 1,698,465 | | |
Uptown Development Authority Tax Allocation Bonds Infrastructure Improvement Facilities Series 2009 09/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 826,575 | | |
West Harris County Regional Water Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009 12/15/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,117,580 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 177,797,321 | | |
Utah 0.8% | |
Intermountain Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2007A (AMBAC) 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 16,730,550 | | |
Virgin Islands 0.6% | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013B(e) 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,565,000 | | | | 11,053,027 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A(e) 07/01/21 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 625,000 | | | | 639,138 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,692,165 | | |
Virginia 1.2% | |
Augusta County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Augusta Health Care, Inc. Series 2003 09/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,695,150 | | |
Dulles Town Center Community Development Authority Refunding Special Assessment Bonds Dulles Town Center Project Series 2012 03/01/26 | | | 4.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 989,310 | | |
Virginia College Building Authority Prerefunded 09/01/18 Revenue Bonds Public Higher Education Financing Series 2009 09/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,783 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Public Higher Education Financing Series 2009 09/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 995,000 | | | | 1,134,549 | | |
Virginia Gateway Community Development Authority Refunding Special Assessment Bonds Series 2012 03/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,554,750 | | |
Virginia Public School Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds School Financing 1997 Resolution Series 2005B 08/01/16 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 13,995,000 | | | | 15,179,537 | | |
Virginia Resources Authority Revenue Bonds State Revolving Fund Series 2009 10/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 587,030 | | |
Subordinated Revenue Bonds Clean Water State Revolving Fund Subordinated Series 2007 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,760,000 | | | | 4,228,834 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 25,374,943 | | |
Washington 1.1% | |
Energy Northwest Revenue Bonds Columbia Generating Station Series 2007D 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,107,950 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
State of Washington Prerefunded 01/01/18 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2008D 01/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,134,760 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Series 2010B 08/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 18,270,000 | | | | 21,116,649 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 23,359,359 | | |
West Virginia 0.2% | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. Series 1993A Escrowed to Maturity 09/01/23 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 3,980,000 | | | | 4,964,135 | | |
Wisconsin 1.6% | |
State of Wisconsin Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 05/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,158,010 | | |
05/01/23 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 14,000,000 | | | | 16,255,120 | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc. Series 2014A 07/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,753,450 | | |
Wheaton Healthcare Series 2006B 08/15/23 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 13,065,000 | | | | 13,874,769 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 34,041,349 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $1,881,331,463) | | | | | | | 2,072,578,282 | | |
Money Market Funds 0.5% | |
| | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund, 0.000%(h) | | | | | 10,419,051 | | | | 10,419,051 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $10,419,051) | | | | | | | 10,419,051 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $1,891,750,514) | | | | | | | 2,082,997,333 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | | | 11,855,929 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | | | 2,094,853,262 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Variable rate security.
(b) Zero coupon bond.
(c) Identifies securities considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at October 31, 2014 was $921,810, which represents 0.04% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at October 31, 2014 is as follows:
Security Description | | Acquisition Dates | | Cost ($) | |
Capital Trust Agency, Inc. Revenue Bonds Atlantic Housing Foundation Subordinated Series 2008B 07/15/32 7.000% | | 7/23/08 | | | 1,835,000 | | |
Sterling Hill Community Development District Special Assessment Bonds Series 2003B 11/01/10 5.500% | | 10/23/03 | | | 149,141 | | |
(d) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $21,930,918 or 1.05% of net assets.
(e) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $24,109,958 or 1.15% of net assets.
(f) Represents securities that have defaulted on payment of interest. The Fund has stopped accruing interest on these securities. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $96,097, which represents less than 0.01% of net assets.
(g) Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(h) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
ACA ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
BHAC Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation
BNY Bank of New York
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
TCRS Transferable Custodial Receipts
XLCA XL Capital Assurance
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | |
Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 2,072,578,282 | | | | — | | | | 2,072,578,282 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 2,072,578,282 | | | | — | | | | 2,072,578,282 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 10,419,051 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,419,051 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 10,419,051 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,419,051 | | |
Total | | | 10,419,051 | | | | 2,072,578,282 | | | | — | | | | 2,082,997,333 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $1,891,750,514) | | $ | 2,082,997,333 | | |
Cash | | | 1,403,976 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | | | 1,585,346 | | |
Interest | | | 27,558,822 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 6,066 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 17,028 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 206,938 | | |
Total assets | | | 2,113,775,509 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | | | 11,051,136 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 847,567 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 6,092,934 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 22,724 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 2,504 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 355,169 | | |
Administration fees | | | 3,650 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 287,056 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 101 | | |
Other expenses | | | 52,468 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 206,938 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 18,922,247 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 2,094,853,262 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,922,889,945 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 1,847,196 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (21,130,698 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 191,246,819 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 2,094,853,262 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 220,672,833 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 20,406,300 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.81 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.17 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 528,448 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 48,879 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.81 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 52,507,255 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,854,989 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.82 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 336,210 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 31,112 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.81 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,088,060 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 193,402 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.80 | | |
Class T | |
Net assets | | $ | 15,340,887 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,418,677 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.81 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.35 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,803,379,569 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 166,686,404 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.82 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25% for Class A and 4.75% for Class T.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 981 | | |
Interest | | | 85,357,010 | | |
Total income | | | 85,357,991 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 8,262,651 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 413,968 | | |
Class B | | | 5,403 | | |
Class C | | | 426,894 | | |
Class T | | | 24,207 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 380,658 | | |
Class B | | | 1,172 | | |
Class C | | | 92,388 | | |
Class R4 | | | 330 | | |
Class R5 | | | 665 | | |
Class T | | | 29,700 | | |
Class Z | | | 3,332,665 | | |
Administration fees | | | 1,327,108 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 100,609 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 11,958 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 66,619 | | |
Registration fees | | | 138,617 | | |
Professional fees | | | 85,599 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 1,043 | | |
Other | | | 48,795 | | |
Total expenses | | | 14,751,049 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (2,332,871 | ) | |
Fees waived by Distributor — Class C | | | (74,080 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (580 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 12,343,518 | | |
Net investment income | | | 73,014,473 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | 4,533,538 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 4,533,538 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 48,616,035 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 48,616,035 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 53,149,573 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 126,164,046 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a)(b) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 73,014,473 | | | $ | 84,491,605 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 4,533,538 | | | | (4,452,191 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 48,616,035 | | | | (115,450,512 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 126,164,046 | | | | (35,411,098 | ) | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (6,904,688 | ) | | | (6,652,613 | ) | |
Class B | | | (17,104 | ) | | | (34,607 | ) | |
Class C | | | (1,422,943 | ) | | | (1,642,196 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (6,312 | ) | | | (1,016 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (48,077 | ) | | | (616 | ) | |
Class T | | | (546,915 | ) | | | (593,209 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (64,062,692 | ) | | | (75,543,282 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (73,008,731 | ) | | | (84,467,539 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (118,998,163 | ) | | | (482,843,549 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (65,842,848 | ) | | | (602,722,186 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 2,160,696,110 | | | | 2,763,418,296 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 2,094,853,262 | | | $ | 2,160,696,110 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 1,847,196 | | | $ | 1,843,224 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Class R5 shares are based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a)(b) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(c) | | | 4,526,587 | | | | 48,302,486 | | | | 4,873,576 | | | | 52,497,246 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 505,233 | | | | 5,395,324 | | | | 466,757 | | | | 5,024,560 | | |
Redemptions | | | (3,704,492 | ) | | | (39,371,195 | ) | | | (5,493,862 | ) | | | (58,735,063 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,327,328 | | | | 14,326,615 | | | | (153,529 | ) | | | (1,213,257 | ) | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 332 | | | | 3,542 | | | | 6,230 | | | | 68,751 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,050 | | | | 11,181 | | | | 1,913 | | | | 20,665 | | |
Redemptions(c) | | | (35,636 | ) | | | (377,269 | ) | | | (91,998 | ) | | | (993,231 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (34,254 | ) | | | (362,546 | ) | | | (83,855 | ) | | | (903,815 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 998,776 | | | | 10,675,703 | | | | 1,413,617 | | | | 15,439,047 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 99,584 | | | | 1,062,385 | | | | 113,194 | | | | 1,218,453 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,149,387 | ) | | | (12,210,269 | ) | | | (1,490,734 | ) | | | (15,988,496 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (51,027 | ) | | | (472,181 | ) | | | 36,077 | | | | 669,004 | | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 30,870 | | | | 332,600 | | | | 28,956 | | | | 302,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 569 | | | | 6,063 | | | | 92 | | | | 972 | | |
Redemptions | | | (29,375 | ) | | | (310,454 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 2,064 | | | | 28,209 | | | | 29,048 | | | | 303,472 | | |
Class R5 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 197,227 | | | | 2,088,076 | | | | 5,885 | | | | 62,491 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 4,458 | | | | 47,772 | | | | 52 | | | | 541 | | |
Redemptions | | | (14,169 | ) | | | (151,179 | ) | | | (51 | ) | | | (534 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 187,516 | | | | 1,984,669 | | | | 5,886 | | | | 62,498 | | |
Class T shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 5,276 | | | | 56,311 | | | | 10,509 | | | | 113,164 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 36,163 | | | | 385,839 | | | | 38,670 | | | | 416,574 | | |
Redemptions | | | (213,204 | ) | | | (2,279,400 | ) | | | (281,318 | ) | | | (3,013,712 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (171,765 | ) | | | (1,837,250 | ) | | | (232,139 | ) | | | (2,483,974 | ) | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 20,966,649 | | | | 223,189,879 | | | | 29,873,064 | | | | 325,676,539 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 504,587 | | | | 5,388,725 | | | | 518,290 | | | | 5,587,311 | | |
Redemptions | | | (34,043,952 | ) | | | (361,244,283 | ) | | | (75,431,524 | ) | | | (810,541,327 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (12,572,716 | ) | | | (132,665,679 | ) | | | (45,040,170 | ) | | | (479,277,477 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (11,312,854 | ) | | | (118,998,163 | ) | | | (45,438,682 | ) | | | (482,843,549 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Class R5 shares are based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(c) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.03 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.22 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.36 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.36 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.72 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.81 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.03 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | 6.03 | % | | | (1.39 | %) | | | 7.88 | % | | | 3.43 | % | | | 7.13 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.75 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 0.75 | %(d) | | | 0.74 | %(d) | | | 0.74 | %(d) | | | 0.73 | %(d) | | | 0.75 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.34 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | 3.22 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 3.43 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 220,673 | | | $ | 201,053 | | | $ | 212,161 | | | $ | 187,355 | | | $ | 98,208 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 13 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.03 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.22 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.29 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.36 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.65 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.81 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.03 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | 5.35 | % | | | (2.02 | %) | | | 7.17 | % | | | 2.76 | % | | | 6.44 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.40 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 1.40 | %(d) | | | 1.39 | %(d) | | | 1.39 | %(d) | | | 1.40 | %(d) | | | 1.40 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.85 | % | | | 2.80 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 528 | | | $ | 876 | | | $ | 1,842 | | | $ | 2,494 | | | $ | 3,285 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 13 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.03 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.22 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.34 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.36 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.70 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.03 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | 5.60 | % | | | (1.58 | %) | | | 7.66 | % | | | 3.22 | % | | | 6.92 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.40 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 1.26 | %(d) | | | 0.94 | %(d) | | | 0.94 | %(d) | | | 0.93 | %(d) | | | 0.95 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.94 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 3.33 | % | | | 3.23 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 52,507 | | | $ | 51,706 | | | $ | 53,729 | | | $ | 35,541 | | | $ | 21,903 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 13 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 10.93 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.23 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.65 | | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.81 | | | $ | 10.53 | | |
Total return | | | 6.31 | % | | | (1.61 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.65 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.54 | %(c)(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.55 | % | | | 3.66 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 336 | | | $ | 306 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R5 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 11.07 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.37 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.56 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.67 | | | | (0.19 | ) | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.52 | | |
Total return | | | 6.44 | % | | | (1.73 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.52 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.45 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.62 | % | | | 3.62 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 2,088 | | | $ | 62 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class T | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.03 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.22 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.36 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.36 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.72 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.81 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.03 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | 6.09 | % | | | (1.34 | %) | | | 7.93 | % | | | 3.48 | % | | | 7.19 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 0.70 | %(d) | | | 0.69 | %(d) | | | 0.69 | %(d) | | | 0.68 | %(d) | | | 0.70 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.19 | % | | | 3.28 | % | | | 3.56 | % | | | 3.49 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 15,341 | | | $ | 16,759 | | | $ | 20,105 | | | $ | 19,780 | | | $ | 10,243 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 13 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.04 | | | $ | 10.57 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.22 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.38 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.36 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.74 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 11.04 | | | $ | 10.57 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | 6.34 | % | | | (1.28 | %) | | | 8.07 | % | | | 3.69 | % | | | 7.35 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.55 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 0.55 | %(d) | | | 0.54 | %(d) | | | 0.54 | %(d) | | | 0.54 | %(d) | | | 0.55 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.54 | % | | | 3.33 | % | | | 3.42 | % | | | 3.74 | % | | | 3.64 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,803,380 | | | $ | 1,889,934 | | | $ | 2,475,582 | | | $ | 2,226,049 | | | $ | 2,365,718 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 13 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly known as Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund) (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Effective July 7, 2014, Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund was renamed Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4, Class R5, Class T and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to investors who received (and who have continuously held) Class T shares in connection with previous fund reorganizations.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value.
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Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Delayed Delivery Securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines
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from 0.41% to 0.25% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
Effective November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. Prior to November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent received a monthly account-based service fee based on the number of open accounts. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which receive a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to
reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.18 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.18 | | |
Class C | | | 0.18 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.19 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.05 | | |
Class T | | | 0.18 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.18 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $580.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.20% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.65% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only.
Prior to March 1, 2014, the Distributor voluntarily waived a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the
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distribution fee did not exceed 0.20% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement was terminated on March 1, 2014.
Shareholder Services Fees
The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. In addition, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for the Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis. The shareholder services fee for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $122,377 for Class A, $381 for Class B, $834 for Class C and $85 for Class T shares for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 | | Prior to March 1, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.74 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.39 | | |
Class C | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.39 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.54 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.45 | | |
Class T | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.69 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.54 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Class C distribution fees waived by the Distributor prior to March 1, 2014, as discussed above, are in addition to the waiver/reimbursement commitment under the agreement.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At October 31, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, principal and/or interest from fixed income securities, Trustees' deferred compensation, distributions and tax straddles. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | (1,770 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | 1,771 | | |
Paid-in capital | | | (1 | ) | |
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 215,911 | | | $ | 312,241 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 72,792,820 | | | | 84,155,298 | | |
Total | | $ | 73,008,731 | | | | 84,467,539 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 7,898,516 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (21,008,599 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 191,719,824 | | |
At October 31, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,891,277,509 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 193,031,559 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (1,311,735 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 191,719,824 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at October 31, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
2017 | | | 832,773 | | |
2018 | | | 62,558 | | |
No expiration — short-term | | | 18,581,374 | | |
No expiration — long-term | | | 1,531,894 | | |
Total | | | 21,008,599 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, $4,510,529 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations and certain derivatives, if any, aggregated to $193,098,822 and $284,041,017, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2014. The amount
of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At October 31, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 79.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Effective December 9, 2014, the Fund extended its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan. The credit facility agreement, as amended, permits collective borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended October 31, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Notes 3 and 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil
money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust I and the Shareholders of
Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
(formerly Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund)
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund) (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I) at October 31, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and broker, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 22, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 99.70 | % | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income distributed during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and birth years of the Trustees and Officers of the Funds in Columbia Funds Series Trust I, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in Columbia Funds Series Trust I.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Douglas A. Hacker (Born 1955) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) and Chairman of the Board (since 2014) | | Independent business executive since May 2006; Executive Vice President — Strategy of United Airlines from December 2002 to May 2006; President of UAL Loyalty Services (airline marketing company) from September 2001 to December 2002; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines from July 1999 to September 2001. Oversees 56; Spartan Stores, Inc. (food distributor); Nash Finch Company (food distributor) from 2005 to 2013; Aircastle Limited (aircraft leasing); and SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (container leasing) from 2010 to 2013 | |
Janet Langford Kelly (Born 1957) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ConocoPhillips (integrated energy company) since September 2007; Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Legal Services, ConocoPhillips from August 2006 to August 2007; Partner, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP (law firm) from March 2005 to July 2006; Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University from September 2004 to June 2006; Director, UAL Corporation (airline) from February 2006 to July 2006; Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Kmart Holding Corporation (consumer goods) from September 2003 to March 2004. Oversees 56; None | |
Nancy T. Lukitsh (Born 1956) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Marketing, Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment adviser) from 1997 to 2010; Chair, Wellington Management Investment Portfolios (commingled non-U.S. investment pools) from 2007 to 2010; Director, Wellington Trust Company, NA and other Wellington affiliates from 1997 to 2010. Oversees 56; None | |
William E. Mayer (Born 1940) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1994) | | Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners (private equity) since February 1999; Dean and Professor, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland from 1992 to 1996. Oversees 56; DynaVox Inc. (speech creation); Lee Enterprises (print media); WR Hambrecht + Co. (financial service provider) from 2000 to 2012; BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (investment company); Premier, Inc. (healthcare) | |
David M. Moffett (Born 1952) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Retired. Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, from 2008 to 2009; Senior Adviser, Global Financial Services Group, Carlyle Group, Inc., from 2007 to 2008; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp, from 1993 to 2007. Oversees 56; CIT Group Inc. (commercial and consumer finance); eBay Inc. (online trading community); MBIA Inc. (financial service provider); E.W. Scripps Co. (print and television media), Building Materials Holding Corp. (building materials and construction services); Genworth Financial, Inc. (financial and insurance products and services); and University of Oklahoma Foundation | |
Charles R. Nelson (Born 1942) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1981) | | Retired. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, since 2011; Professor of Economics, University of Washington from 1976 to 2011; Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Political Economy, University of Washington from 1993 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Statistics, University of Washington from 1980 to 2011; Associate Editor, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking from September 1993 to 2008; consultant on econometric and statistical matters. Oversees 56; None | |
John J. Neuhauser (Born 1943) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1984) | | President, Saint Michael's College, since August 2007; Director or Trustee of several non-profit organizations, including Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc.; Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculties, Boston College from August 1999 to October 2005; University Professor, Boston College from November 2005 to August 2007. Oversees 56; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (closed-end funds) | |
Patrick J. Simpson (Born 1944) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2000) | | Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (law firm). Oversees 56; None | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Anne-Lee Verville (Born 1945) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1998) | | Retired. General Manager — Global Education Industry from 1994 to 1997, President — Application Systems Division from 1991 to 1994, Chief Financial Officer — US Marketing & Services from 1988 to 1991, and Chief Information Officer from 1987 to 1988, IBM Corporation (computer and technology). Oversees 56; Enesco Group, Inc. (producer of giftware and home and garden decor products) from 2001 to 2006 | |
Interested Trustee
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
William F. Truscott (Born 1960) 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Trustee (since 2012) | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, from May 2010 to September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006 to August 2012; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014. Oversees 188; Chairman of the Board, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010; Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to January 2013 | |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from December 2004 to April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003. | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002. | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006. | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010. | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2006 to April 2010. | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously, Chief Counsel from January 2010 to January 2013, and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated from July 2008 to November 2008. | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; previously, Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 to April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services from 2006 to 2009. | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. from 1998 to April 2010. | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since January 2010 (previously, Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from 2004 to January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007. | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. from May 2010 to October 2014; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from 2004 to April 2010; and Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from 2007 to April 2010. | |
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement
On June 11, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees") unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "Investment Manager") with respect to Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Trust. As detailed below, the Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the "Committee") and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager before determining to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Advisory Agreement, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 4, 2014, April 30, 2014 and June 10, 2014 and at Board meetings held on April 30, 2014 and June 11, 2014. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Funds and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected Fund portfolio managers and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 10, 2014, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 11, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel, or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:
• Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;
• Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;
• The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through February 28, 2015 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed the annual rates of 0.76% for Class A, 1.41% for Class B, 1.41% for Class C, 0.56% for Class R4, 0.47% for Class R5, 0.71% for Class T and 0.56% for Class Z;
• The terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement;
• The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement, the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement;
• Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;
• Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;
• Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;
• Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and
• The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Advisory Agreement
The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.
The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Administrative Services Agreement, including the Investment Manager's ability to coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance
The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons. Although the Fund's performance lagged that of a relevant peer group for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Committee and the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant continuation of the Fund's Advisory Agreement. Those factors included one or more of the following: (i) that the Fund's performance, although lagging in certain recent periods, was stronger over the longer term; (ii) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund's investment strategy and policies and that the Fund was performing within a reasonable range of expectations, given those investment decisions, market conditions and the Fund's investment strategy; (iii) that the Fund's performance was competitive when compared to other relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (iv) that the Investment Manager had taken or was taking steps designed to help improve the Fund's investment performance, including, but not limited to, replacing portfolio managers, enhancing the resources supporting the portfolio managers, or modifying investment strategies.
The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2013, the Fund's performance was in the sixtieth, thirty-sixth and fiftieth percentiles (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.
The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses
The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a
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percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are ranked in the second and third quintiles, respectively, (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.
The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. In evaluating these considerations, the Committee and the Board took note of the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to other clients, including fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate account clients with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund.
The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2013 to profitability levels realized in 2012. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale
The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.
In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Other Benefits to the Investment Manager
The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.
Conclusion
The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
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The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
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Columbia AMT-Free Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Annual Report
October 31, 2014

Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni
Bond Fund
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The U.S. Economy Gained Momentum
The U.S. economy picked up momentum throughout the third quarter of 2014 with improvements in every sector. Second-quarter gross domestic product growth was revised upward to 4.6%, with expectations that third-quarter growth would also be above trend. American companies added more than 200,000 new jobs monthly, driving unemployment below 6% for the first time since 2008. Consumer spending got a boost as both income and savings rose, and confidence hit a post-recession high. After a weak start to the year, corporate profits rebounded, indicating that business remains in good shape. Rising profits led to higher capital spending. The housing market recovery remained on track, as home sales and prices trended higher, and inventories declined. Manufacturing remained a lynchpin of the economy's expansion. Even so, performance fell short of expectations at the end of the period.
Despite Momentum, Markets Remained Stagnant
The financial markets produced lackluster results, despite good economic news and the Federal Reserve's reassurance that it intended to keep short-term interest rates low for another year. A surge in global tensions and concerns that equity valuations have risen sharply put a damper on investor enthusiasm. The S&P 500 Index inched ahead 1.13%, buoyed by its concentration in large-cap stocks with a defensive edge. Traditional fixed-income sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, mortgages and securitized bonds, eked out returns of less than 1% for the quarter. Investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds lost some ground, although fundamentals for both groups remained solid. Convertible securities and U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities pulled up the rear.
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J. Kevin Connaughton
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Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 15 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 17 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 18 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 20 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 26 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 32 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 33 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 34 | | |
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 37 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 41 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 5.01% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 5.27%.
> During the same time period, the Barclays New York 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index (Barclays NY Index) and the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which is national in scope, returned 5.67% and 6.05%, respectively.
> The Fund's duration was shorter than that of the Barclays NY Index, which accounted for the majority of its underperformance.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 11/25/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 5.01 | | | | 3.94 | | | | 3.50 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 1.62 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 2.99 | | |
Class B | | 11/25/02 | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.14 | | | | 3.15 | | | | 2.72 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 1.14 | | | | 3.15 | | | | 2.72 | | |
Class C | | 11/25/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.47 | | | | 3.50 | | | | 3.08 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 3.47 | | | | 3.50 | | | | 3.08 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 5.19 | | | | 4.18 | | | | 3.75 | | |
Class T | | 12/31/91 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 5.12 | | | | 4.03 | | | | 3.60 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 0.11 | | | | 3.01 | | | | 3.09 | | |
Class Z | | 12/31/91 | | | 5.27 | | | | 4.18 | | | | 3.75 | | |
Barclays New York 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 5.67 | | | | 4.64 | | | | 4.46 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 6.05 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.54 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% (for the one-year and five-year periods) and 4.75% (for the ten-year period). (Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.) Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. Returns for Class T are shown with and without the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class Z shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays New York 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks investment grade bonds from the state of New York and its municipalities.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (November 1, 2004 – October 31, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance of a $10,000 investment in Class A shares with sales charge is calculated with an initial sales charge of 4.75%, which was the effective sales charge prior to August 22, 2005.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Paul Fuchs, CFA
Quality Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 3.5 | | |
AA rating | | | 43.5 | | |
A rating | | | 37.9 | | |
BBB rating | | | 8.9 | | |
Non-investment grade | | | 1.1 | | |
Not rated | | | 5.1 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated". Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund's subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate, and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
For the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 5.01% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 5.27%. During the same 12-month period, the Barclays New York 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index (Barclays NY Index) returned 5.67% and the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which is national in scope, returned 6.05%. The Fund's emphasis on lower rated investment-grade municipal bonds aided performance. The Fund's duration was shorter than that of the Barclays NY Index, which accounted for the majority of the underperformance. Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.
In July 2014 "AMT-Free" was added to the Fund's name, referencing a policy change that prohibits the Fund from owning bonds subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax. No such bonds were owned during the period.
Economic News and World Tensions Aided Municipal Market
The municipal market ended 2013 under pressure, as the Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced its intention to taper its monthly bond purchases beginning in January 2014. Against this backdrop, yields rose and several major credit events clouded the municipal outlook. The environment improved in 2014, however, as money flowed into municipal funds and new issue supply decreased. This demand/supply imbalance persisted through the period. Mixed economic news, especially in the first half of 2014, and global tensions, which triggered a flight to safety, also supported fixed-income markets. It is well worth noting that New York state credit ratings were upgraded by three independent agencies after a fourth consecutive on-time budget passed for Governor Cuomo. Lower rated and longer maturity municipals were the best performers for the period. Yields declined (and prices rose) on bonds with maturities of five years or longer.
Contributors and Detractors
The Fund's emphasis on issues rated A and BBB aided performance and boosted the portfolio's yield above the yield of the Barclays NY Index. An overweight in hospital-related credits also contributed to the Fund's solid results as the sector was the best performer for the period. Duration detracted modestly from performance. The Fund's duration was neutral to slightly shorter than that of the Barclays NY Index because we did not expect interest rates to fall meaningfully during the period. An overweight in pre-refunding bonds also detracted from performance. Pre-refunded bonds are older bonds that have been refinanced by investing the proceeds from the lower yielding bond in Treasuries until the scheduled call date of the original bond occurs. Pre-refunding typically occurs when the issuer can issue a new bond at a lower rate. Their defensive characteristics — short average maturity, high quality and liquidity — were out of favor as interest rates declined.
New York Inches Toward Expansion
Technology investment, steady job growth and rising factory production have pushed New York toward the important transition from recovery to expansion during the 12-month period. A technology boom in New York City has attracted significant venture capital, while other areas, such as Albany and Buffalo, have experienced smaller gains within technology. Healthcare and professional services have experienced the biggest job gains, bringing unemployment down to
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
6.2%, the lowest it has been since 2008 but still above the national average. New York's housing market has improved, but price appreciation and new building lagged the national market and the construction industry continues to struggle. Longer term, the state's favorable industry mix and a highly educated population are positives. However, a struggling housing market, weak population growth and other factors are likely to weigh on the state's expansion.
Looking Ahead
We will continue to seek opportunities to reinvest the Fund's shorter duration, lower yielding bonds into issues rated A and BBB that we believe offer additional yield, attractive relative value and sound fundamentals. In our view, these bonds are desirable because yield is generally the largest contributor to total return and can act as a buffer when prices decline. The eight- to 10-year range currently appears to offer the best value, and we plan to target it for Fund purchases at this time. We will also consider opportunities in the 20-year range. However, we plan to maintain overall duration that is neutral to the Barclays NY Index.
Investment Risks
Fixed-income securities present issuer default risk. The Fund invests substantially in municipal securities and will be affected by tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes, as well as changes impacting a state's financial, economic or other conditions. A relatively small number of tax-exempt issuers may necessitate the Fund investing more heavily in a single issuer and, therefore, be more exposed to the risk of loss than a fund that invests more broadly. The value of the Fund's portfolio may be more volatile than a more geographically diversified fund. Prepayment and extension risk exists as a loan, bond or other investment may be called, prepaid or redeemed before maturity and that similar yielding investments may not be available for purchase. A rise in interest rates may result in a price decline of fixed-income (debt) instruments held by the fund, negatively affecting its performance and NAV. Falling rates may result in the Fund investing in lower yielding debt instruments, lowering the Fund's income and yield. Debt instruments with longer maturity and duration have greater sensitivity to interest rate changes. Interest rates can change due to local government and banking regulation changes. Non-investment-grade (high-yield or junk) securities present greater price volatility and more risk to principal and income than higher rated securities. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Federal and state tax rules apply to capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales. Income may be subject to state or local taxes. Liquidity risk is associated with the difficulty of selling underlying investments at a desirable time or price. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
May 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,026.70 | | | | 1,021.42 | | | | 3.83 | | | | 3.82 | | | | 0.75 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.00 | | | | 1,017.64 | | | | 7.64 | | | | 7.63 | | | | 1.50 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,023.50 | | | | 1,019.16 | | | | 6.12 | | | | 6.11 | | | | 1.20 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,027.10 | | | | 1,022.68 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 0.50 | | |
Class T | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,026.30 | | | | 1,021.93 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 3.31 | | | | 0.65 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,027.10 | | | | 1,022.68 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 0.50 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
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(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 98.1%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Disposal 2.2% | |
Babylon Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Covanta Babylon, Inc. Series 2009A 01/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,927,105 | | |
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2011 04/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 830,000 | | | | 942,282 | | |
04/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 870,000 | | | | 996,255 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,865,642 | | |
Higher Education 11.2% | |
Albany Capital Resource Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services Series 2014 12/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 563,245 | | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds City University of New York-Queens Series 2014A 06/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 225,000 | | | | 263,459 | | |
06/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 300,000 | | | | 350,460 | | |
County of Saratoga Refunding Revenue Bonds Skidmore College Series 2014B 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 200,000 | | | | 240,178 | | |
07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 220,000 | | | | 264,618 | | |
Geneva Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Hobart & William Smith College Series 2012 09/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 707,172 | | |
09/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 300,000 | | | | 349,947 | | |
Hempstead Town Local Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Adelphi University Project Series 2014 10/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 300,000 | | | | 342,555 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Barnard College Series 2007A (NPFGC) 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,745,000 | | | | 1,936,985 | | |
Cornell University Series 2006A 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,525,263 | | |
Series 2009A 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,158,790 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Culinary Institute of America Series 2012 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 554,995 | | |
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Series 2009 07/01/27 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,654,280 | | |
Series 2010A 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,152,150 | | |
New York University Series 1998A (NPFGC) 07/01/17 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,475,000 | | | | 2,823,059 | | |
07/01/20 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,434,600 | | |
Series 2001-1 (AMBAC) 07/01/15 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,246,368 | | |
Rochester Institute of Technology Series 2010 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,154,460 | | |
St. John's University Series 2012A 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 470,000 | | | | 538,442 | | |
Teachers College Series 2009 03/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,128,860 | | |
Oneida County Industrial Development Agency(a) Revenue Bonds Hamilton College Project Series 2007A (NPFGC) 07/01/18 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 938,560 | | |
07/01/20 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 845,890 | | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds St. Lawrence University Series 2009A 10/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,251,460 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 29,425,796 | | |
Hospital 13.0% | |
Albany Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds St. Peters Hospital Project Series 2008A 11/15/22 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 565,125 | | |
11/15/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,100,640 | | |
Series 2008E 11/15/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 557,710 | | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds New York Methodist Hospital Project Series 2014 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 150,000 | | | | 171,219 | | |
07/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 175,000 | | | | 199,133 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
County of Saratoga Revenue Bonds Saratoga Hospital Project Series 2013A 12/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,274,842 | | |
12/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,305,219 | | |
12/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,417,448 | | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2014A 07/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 300,000 | | | | 334,017 | | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Highland Hospital of Rochester Series 2005 08/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 700,000 | | | | 720,566 | | |
Nassau County Local Economic Assistance Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Catholic Health Services Series 2011 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,840,000 | | | | 2,109,486 | | |
07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,815,000 | | | | 3,265,259 | | |
Revenue Bonds Catholic Health Services of Long Island Series 2014 07/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,410,250 | | |
07/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 675,000 | | | | 756,810 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Long Island Jewish Obligated Group Series 2006A 11/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,076,510 | | |
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Series 2012 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 585,470 | | |
Mount Sinai Hospital Series 2010A 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,725,000 | | | | 1,976,005 | | |
Series 2011A 07/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,195,620 | | |
New York University Hospital Center Series 2006A 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,265,740 | | |
Series 2011A 07/01/23 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,153,000 | | |
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligation Group Series 2009A 05/01/30 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,447,400 | | |
Orange Regional Medical Center Series 2008 12/01/29 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,447,051 | | |
United Health Services Hospitals Series 2009 (FHA) 08/01/18 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,082,340 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Onondaga Civic Development Corp. Revenue Bonds St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Project Series 2014 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 529,140 | | |
Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Saratoga Hospital Project Series 2007B 12/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 530,930 | | |
12/01/27 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 526,080 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 34,003,010 | | |
Investor Owned 1.1% | |
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority Revenue Bonds Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. Series 2004A (NPFGC)(b) 05/15/32 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 2,650,000 | | | | 2,805,184 | | |
Local Appropriation 1.1% | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Municipal Health Facilities Subordinated Series 2001-2 01/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,797,325 | | |
Local General Obligation 12.3% | |
City of New York Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005G 08/01/16 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 542,290 | | |
Series 2007D-1 12/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,244,880 | | |
Subordinated Series 2008I-1 02/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,251,540 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2014J 08/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,767,195 | | |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2007D 02/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 630,000 | | | | 687,109 | | |
City of Syracuse Limited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 2014 08/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 405,000 | | | | 489,552 | | |
City of Utica Limited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 2013 04/01/19 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,575,000 | | | | 1,699,913 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of Yonkers Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012A 07/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,163,560 | | |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005B (NPFGC) 08/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,825,000 | | | | 1,885,900 | | |
08/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,920,000 | | | | 1,982,592 | | |
County of Albany Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2006 (XLCA) 09/15/20 | | | 4.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,060,780 | | |
County of Allegany Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Public Improvement-Build America Bonds Series 2014 09/15/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,375,000 | | | | 1,647,800 | | |
County of Erie Limited General Obligation Bonds Public Improvement Series 2012A 04/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 574,105 | | |
County of Monroe Unlimited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 1996 (NPFGC) 03/01/16 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,210,000 | | | | 1,286,968 | | |
County of Nassau Unlimited General Obligation Improvement Bonds Series 2010A 04/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,471,146 | | |
County of Rockland Limited General Obligation Bonds Series 2014A (AGM) 03/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 350,000 | | | | 419,423 | | |
County of Suffolk Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Public Improvement Series 2008B 11/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,315,000 | | | | 2,639,980 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds School Districts Bond Financing Series 2013E (AGM) 10/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 583,345 | | |
Ramapo Local Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Guaranteed Series 2013 03/15/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,180,000 | | | | 2,433,883 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Sachem Central School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2006 (NPFGC) 10/15/24 | | | 4.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,032,560 | | |
Three Village Central School District Brookhaven & Smithtown Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 06/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,140,750 | | |
Town of Oyster Bay Limited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 2014B 08/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,850,000 | | | | 2,189,456 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 32,194,727 | | |
Multi-Family 1.9% | |
Housing Development Corp. Revenue Bonds 8 Spruce Street Series 2014E(c) 02/15/48 | | | 3.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,007,500 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Residential Institution for Children Series 2008A-1 06/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,870,748 | | |
Tompkins County Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Tompkins Cortland Community College Series 2013 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,005,000 | | | | 1,079,089 | | |
07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 1,140,168 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,097,505 | | |
Municipal Power 2.9% | |
Long Island Power Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 04/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,137,480 | | |
04/01/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,430,350 | | |
Series 2011A 05/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,161,980 | | |
Series 2012B 09/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,510,000 | | | | 1,732,997 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 7,462,807 | | |
Other Bond Issue 1.2% | |
New York Liberty Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds 4 World Trade Center Project Series 2011 11/15/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,635,125 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Westchester County Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Guiding Eyes for the Blind Series 2004 08/01/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 430,000 | | | | 439,387 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,074,512 | | |
Pool/Bond Bank 6.6% | |
New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2009C-1 02/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,376,350 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds School Districts Financing Program Series 2008A (AGM) 10/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,441,750 | | |
Series 2009C (AGM) 10/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,438,960 | | |
Series 2012B 10/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,527,370 | | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. Revenue Bonds Revolving Funds-New York City Municipal Water Series 2008B 06/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,437,460 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 17,221,890 | | |
Ports 2.4% | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Refunding Revenue Bonds Consolidated 184th Series 2014 09/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,391,060 | | |
Revenue Bonds Consolidated 161st Series 2009 10/15/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,390,000 | | | | 3,898,805 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,289,865 | | |
Prep School 0.9% | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. Revenue Bonds International Leadership Charter School Series 2013 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,013,270 | | |
Build NYC Resource Corp.(c) Refunding Revenue Bonds Horace Mann School Project Series 2014 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 475,000 | | | | 569,634 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 717,276 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,300,180 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Recreation 3.1% | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. Revenue Bonds YMCA of Greater NY Project Series 2012 08/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 548,365 | | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds Pilot-Queens Baseball Stadium Series 2006 (AMBAC) 01/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 850,000 | | | | 891,948 | | |
YMCA of Greater New York Project Series 2006 08/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,030,510 | | |
New York City Trust for Cultural Resources Refunding Revenue Bonds Museum of Modern Art Series 2008-1A 04/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,850,000 | | | | 5,562,174 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 8,032,997 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 7.8% | |
City of New York Prerefunded 02/01/17 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2007D 02/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,507,849 | | |
Prerefunded 12/01/14 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2004G 12/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,145,000 | | | | 1,149,614 | | |
Elizabeth Forward School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation Series 1994B Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(a) 09/01/20 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,210,000 | | | | 2,026,239 | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Prerefunded 10/01/15 Revenue Bonds Series 1998A (FGIC) 04/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,088,540 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation-Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Series 2003-1 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(a) 07/01/25 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 2,999,400 | | |
Onondaga County Water Authority Prerefunded 09/15/15 Revenue Bonds General Series 2005A (AMBAC) 09/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 895,000 | | | | 932,724 | | |
09/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 940,000 | | | | 979,621 | | |
Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005BB Escrowed to Maturity (AGM)(d) 07/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 355,000 | | | | 440,907 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Prerefunded 01/01/22 Revenue Bonds General Purpose Series 1999B 01/01/30 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,509,180 | | |
Prerefunded 05/15/18 Revenue Bonds General Purpose Series 2008A 11/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,298,460 | | |
Prerefunded 11/15/16 Revenue Bonds General Purpose Series 2006A 11/15/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,188,240 | | |
Revenue Bonds General Purpose Series 1992Y Escrowed to Maturity 01/01/17 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,250,412 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 20,371,186 | | |
Retirement Communities 2.0% | |
Erie County Industrial Development Agency (The) Revenue Bonds Orchard Park CRCC, Inc. Project Series 2006A 11/15/36 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,018,550 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association Series 2012 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 740,000 | | | | 801,464 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 700,000 | | | | 753,242 | | |
Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Jeffersons Ferry Project Series 2006 11/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,590,450 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,163,706 | | |
Sales Tax 1.0% | |
Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Fiscal 2015 Series 2014A 10/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,513,440 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 8.2% | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2004A (NPFGC) 11/15/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 800,000 | | | | 934,176 | | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue Bonds Series 2007S-2 (NPFGC) 01/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,300,000 | | | | 4,683,216 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Future Tax Secured Subordinated Series 2009A-1 05/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,752,300 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Education Series 2005B (AMBAC) 03/15/26 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,288,900 | | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 09/15/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,571,696 | | |
New York State Thruway Authority Highway & Bridge Trust Fund Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 04/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,130,500 | | |
New York State Thruway Authority Revenue Bonds Transportation Series 2007A 03/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,121,330 | | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority(d) Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013B 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,740,000 | | | | 2,010,692 | | |
Revenue Bonds Matching Fund Loan Notes-Senior Lien Series 2010A 10/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,755,000 | | | | 3,054,771 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 21,547,581 | | |
State Appropriated 7.6% | |
Erie County Industrial Development Agency (The) Revenue Bonds School District of Buffalo Project Series 2008A (AGM) 05/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,142,210 | | |
Series 2011A 05/01/30 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,440,000 | | | | 1,694,160 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Consolidated Service Contract Series 2009A 07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,461,700 | | |
Revenue Bonds Mental Health Services Facility Improvements Series 2009 02/15/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,151,370 | | |
Schools Program Series 2000 07/01/20 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 1,220,000 | | | | 1,226,125 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
State University Educational Facilities 3rd General Series 2005A (NPFGC) 05/15/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,226,330 | | |
Series 1993A 05/15/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,889,575 | | |
Series 2000C (AGM) 05/15/17 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,410,800 | | |
New York State Urban Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Service Contract Series 2008B 01/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 3,515,406 | | |
Series 2008C 01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,254,440 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 19,972,116 | | |
Tobacco 1.2% | |
Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2014(c) 03/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,187,650 | | |
Transportation 7.3% | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2005B (AMBAC) 11/15/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 922,935 | | |
Series 2006 (CIFG/TCRS) 11/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,280,000 | | | | 2,486,180 | | |
Series 2007B 11/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,678,185 | | |
Series 2008C 11/15/23 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 3,570,000 | | | | 4,284,429 | | |
Series 2014C 11/15/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,496,920 | | |
Transportation Series 2006B 11/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,638,285 | | |
Series 2010D 11/15/28 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,430,800 | | |
Series 2014B 11/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,198,770 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 19,136,504 | | |
Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 2.2% | |
Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Revenue Bonds Bridge System Series 1993A (AGM) 10/01/19 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,152,120 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds General Purpose Series 2011A 01/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,545,310 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,697,430 | | |
Water & Sewer 0.9% | |
Rensselaer County Water Service & Sewer Authority Revenue Bonds Sewer Service Series 2008 09/01/28 | | | 5.100 | % | | | 1,155,000 | | | | 1,223,849 | | |
Water Service Series 2008 09/01/28 | | | 5.100 | % | | | 1,060,000 | | | | 1,123,187 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,347,036 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $236,678,575) | | | | | | | 256,508,089 | | |
Municipal Short Term 1.1%
Issue Description | | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Local General Obligation 1.1% | |
Town of Ramapo Limited General Obligation Notes BAN Series 2014B(e) 05/27/15 | | | 3.340 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,020,010 | | |
Total Municipal Short Term (Cost: $3,019,991) | | | | | | | 3,020,010 | | |
Money Market Funds 0.2%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Dreyfus New York AMT-Free Municipal Money Market Fund, 0.000%(f) | | | 533,838 | | | | 533,838 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $533,838) | | | | | 533,838 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $240,232,404) | | | | | 260,061,937 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 1,471,808 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 261,533,745 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Zero coupon bond.
(b) Variable rate security.
(c) Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(d) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $5,506,370 or 2.11% of net assets.
(e) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $3,020,010 or 1.15% of net assets.
(f) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
AMT Alternative Minimum Tax
BAN Bond Anticipation Note
CIFG IXIS Financial Guaranty
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHA Federal Housing Authority
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
TCRS Transferable Custodial Receipts
XLCA XL Capital Assurance
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | |
Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 256,508,089 | | | | — | | | | 256,508,089 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 256,508,089 | | | | — | | | | 256,508,089 | | |
Short-Term Securities | |
Municipal Short Term | | | — | | | | 3,020,010 | | | | — | | | | 3,020,010 | | |
Total Short-Term Securities | | | — | | | | 3,020,010 | | | | — | | | | 3,020,010 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 533,838 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 533,838 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 533,838 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 533,838 | | |
Total | | | 533,838 | | | | 259,528,099 | | | | — | | | | 260,061,937 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category represent certain short-term obligations which are valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount or premium at purchase.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $240,232,404) | | $ | 260,061,937 | | |
Cash | | | 515,524 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 3,718,645 | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 278,922 | | |
Interest | | | 3,309,017 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 1,412 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 2,073 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 35,958 | | |
Total assets | | | 267,923,488 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | | | 5,478,045 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 80,697 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 709,372 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2,865 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 531 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 49,996 | | |
Administration fees | | | 500 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 12 | | |
Other expenses | | | 31,767 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 35,958 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 6,389,743 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 261,533,745 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 243,382,538 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 209,892 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (1,888,218 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 19,829,533 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 261,533,745 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 19,872,675 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,628,176 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.21 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 12.62 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 90,350 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 7,403 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.20 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 18,832,840 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,543,181 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.20 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 476,523 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 39,078 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.19 | | |
Class T | |
Net assets | | $ | 7,744,491 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 634,674 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.20 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 12.81 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 214,516,866 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 17,579,866 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.20 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25% for Class A and 4.75% for Class T.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 249 | | |
Interest | | | 9,936,044 | | |
Total income | | | 9,936,293 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,014,210 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 44,739 | | |
Class B | | | 1,113 | | |
Class C | | | 184,564 | | |
Class T | | | 11,792 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 32,917 | | |
Class B | | | 206 | | |
Class C | | | 33,965 | | |
Class R4 | | | 399 | | |
Class T | | | 14,467 | | |
Class Z | | | 384,579 | | |
Administration fees | | | 177,279 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 27,012 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,593 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 31,927 | | |
Registration fees | | | 43,620 | | |
Professional fees | | | 31,540 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 125 | | |
Other | | | 9,110 | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,046,157 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (536,026 | ) | |
Fees waived by Distributor — Class C | | | (58,408 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (160 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,451,563 | | |
Net investment income | | | 8,484,730 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | (74,284 | ) | |
Net realized loss | | | (74,284 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 4,317,609 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 4,317,609 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 4,243,325 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 12,728,055 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 8,484,730 | | | $ | 9,732,270 | | |
Net realized loss | | | (74,284 | ) | | | (880,694 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 4,317,609 | | | | (13,472,817 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 12,728,055 | | | | (4,621,241 | ) | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (564,925 | ) | | | (667,992 | ) | |
Class B | | | (2,696 | ) | | | (3,285 | ) | |
Class C | | | (503,269 | ) | | | (554,310 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (7,380 | ) | | | (516 | ) | |
Class T | | | (256,367 | ) | | | (273,862 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (7,126,609 | ) | | | (8,216,843 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (8,461,246 | ) | | | (9,716,808 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (2,820,393 | ) | | | (63,809,691 | ) | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,446,416 | | | | (78,147,740 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 260,087,329 | | | | 338,235,069 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 261,533,745 | | | $ | 260,087,329 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 209,892 | | | $ | 200,086 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 743,504 | | | | 8,993,582 | | | | 692,122 | | | | 8,554,836 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 41,661 | | | | 503,367 | | | | 50,672 | | | | 621,116 | | |
Redemptions | | | (664,352 | ) | | | (8,000,772 | ) | | | (969,546 | ) | | | (11,777,896 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 120,813 | | | | 1,496,177 | | | | (226,752 | ) | | | (2,601,944 | ) | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 43 | | | | 525 | | | | 64 | | | | 779 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 177 | | | | 2,133 | | | | 197 | | | | 2,426 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (2,744 | ) | | | (33,200 | ) | | | (9,526 | ) | | | (119,165 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (2,524 | ) | | | (30,542 | ) | | | (9,265 | ) | | | (115,960 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 295,910 | | | | 3,569,528 | | | | 357,122 | | | | 4,399,629 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 20,021 | | | | 241,748 | | | | 23,476 | | | | 287,866 | | |
Redemptions | | | (314,800 | ) | | | (3,792,144 | ) | | | (671,942 | ) | | | (8,177,831 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,131 | | | | 19,132 | | | | (291,344 | ) | | | (3,490,336 | ) | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 46,689 | | | | 563,687 | | | | 4,311 | | | | 51,883 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 589 | | | | 7,141 | | | | 38 | | | | 458 | | |
Redemptions | | | (11,895 | ) | | | (142,402 | ) | | | (654 | ) | | | (7,787 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 35,383 | | | | 428,426 | | | | 3,695 | | | | 44,554 | | |
Class T shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 2,360 | | | | 28,488 | | | | 4,793 | | | | 59,442 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 12,814 | | | | 154,694 | | | | 14,120 | | | | 172,955 | | |
Redemptions | | | (74,038 | ) | | | (889,368 | ) | | | (87,992 | ) | | | (1,080,988 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (58,864 | ) | | | (706,186 | ) | | | (69,079 | ) | | | (848,591 | ) | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 2,295,241 | | | | 27,701,774 | | | | 2,524,419 | | | | 31,200,266 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 85,230 | | | | 1,029,554 | | | | 99,309 | | | | 1,218,622 | | |
Redemptions | | | (2,727,687 | ) | | | (32,758,728 | ) | | | (7,301,211 | ) | | | (89,216,302 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (347,216 | ) | | | (4,027,400 | ) | | | (4,677,483 | ) | | | (56,797,414 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (251,277 | ) | | | (2,820,393 | ) | | | (5,270,228 | ) | | | (63,809,691 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 11.76 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.38 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.76 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | |
Total return | | | 5.01 | % | | | (1.49 | %) | | | 6.84 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | 6.59 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.93 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 0.75 | %(c) | | | 0.75 | %(c) | | | 0.75 | %(c) | | | 0.76 | %(c) | | | 0.80 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.17 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 2.97 | % | | | 3.30 | % | | | 3.20 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 19,873 | | | $ | 18,084 | | | $ | 21,764 | | | $ | 15,431 | | | $ | 12,110 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 11.76 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 0.44 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.37 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.49 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.67 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | |
Total return | | | 4.14 | % | | | (2.23 | %) | | | 6.02 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 5.80 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.68 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 1.50 | %(c) | | | 1.50 | %(c) | | | 1.50 | %(c) | | | 1.52 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.43 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.47 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 90 | | | $ | 119 | | | $ | 241 | | | $ | 459 | | | $ | 1,016 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 11.76 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.33 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.39 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.72 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | |
Total return | | | 4.47 | % | | | (1.88 | %) | | | 6.41 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | 6.16 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.67 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 1.18 | %(c) | | | 1.15 | %(c) | | | 1.15 | %(c) | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 1.20 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.74 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 2.77 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 18,833 | | | $ | 18,498 | | | $ | 23,008 | | | $ | 14,355 | | | $ | 12,224 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.99 | | | $ | 12.42 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.43 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.19 | | | $ | 11.99 | | |
Total return | | | 5.19 | % | | | (1.48 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.67 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.50 | %(e) | | | 0.50 | %(c)(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.43 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 477 | | | $ | 44 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 13 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class T | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.99 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 11.76 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.40 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.78 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 11.99 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | |
Total return | | | 5.12 | % | | | (1.47 | %) | | | 6.95 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | 6.69 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.83 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 0.65 | %(c) | | | 0.65 | %(c) | | | 0.65 | %(c) | | | 0.67 | %(c) | | | 0.70 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.27 | % | | | 3.08 | % | | | 3.08 | % | | | 3.40 | % | | | 3.31 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 7,744 | | | $ | 8,319 | | | $ | 9,570 | | | $ | 9,420 | | | $ | 10,969 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.99 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 11.76 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.41 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.79 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 11.99 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 12.14 | | |
Total return | | | 5.27 | % | | | (1.32 | %) | | | 7.11 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | 6.85 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(a) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.68 | % | |
Total net expenses(b) | | | 0.50 | %(c) | | | 0.50 | %(c) | | | 0.50 | %(c) | | | 0.52 | %(c) | | | 0.55 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.42 | % | | | 3.22 | % | | | 3.23 | % | | | 3.55 | % | | | 3.46 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 214,517 | | | $ | 215,024 | | | $ | 283,653 | | | $ | 258,766 | | | $ | 292,941 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 14 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly known as Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund) (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Effective July 7, 2014, Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund was renamed Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4, Class T and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts
aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to investors who received (and who have continuously held) Class T shares in connection with previous fund reorganizations.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value.
Short-term securities within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation
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date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Delayed Delivery Securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are
charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The
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investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
Effective November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. Prior to November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent received a monthly account-based service fee based on the number of open accounts. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which receive a per
account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.18 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.18 | | |
Class C | | | 0.18 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.18 | | |
Class T | | | 0.18 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.18 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $160.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only.
Effective March 1, 2014, the Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C
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shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time. Prior to March 1, 2014, the Distributor voluntarily waived a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee did not exceed 0.40% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
Shareholder Services Fees
The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. In addition, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for the Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis. The shareholder services fee for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $24,092 for Class A, $649 for Class C and $28 for Class T shares for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | Fee Rates Contractual through February 28, 2015 | |
Class A | | | 0.75 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.50 | | |
Class C | | | 1.50 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.50 | | |
Class T | | | 0.65 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.50 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Class C distribution fees waived by the Distributor, as discussed above, are in addition to the waiver/reimbursement commitment under the agreement.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At October 31, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, principal and/or interest from fixed income securities, Trustees' deferred compensation and distributions. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | (13,678 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | 13,676 | | |
Paid-in capital | | | 2 | | |
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,463 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 8,461,246 | | | | 9,710,345 | | |
Total | | $ | 8,461,246 | | | $ | 9,716,808 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 845,988 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (1,888,218 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 19,938,767 | | |
At October 31, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $240,123,170 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 20,000,228 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (61,461 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 19,938,767 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at October 31, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
2017 | | | 946,916 | | |
No expiration — short-term | | | 941,302 | | |
Total | | | 1,888,218 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations and certain derivatives, if any, aggregated to $34,701,773 and $35,215,111, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2014. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At October 31, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 69.8% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any
portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Effective December 9, 2014, the Fund extended its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan. The credit facility agreement, as amended, permits collective borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended October 31, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Non-Diversification Risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Notes 3 and 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust I and the Shareholders of
Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly
Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund)
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund) (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I) at October 31, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 22, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Capital Gain Dividend | | $ | 8,461,246 | | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 100.00 | % | |
Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period.
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income distributed during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and birth years of the Trustees and Officers of the Funds in Columbia Funds Series Trust I, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in Columbia Funds Series Trust I.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Douglas A. Hacker (Born 1955) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) and Chairman of the Board (since 2014) | | Independent business executive since May 2006; Executive Vice President — Strategy of United Airlines from December 2002 to May 2006; President of UAL Loyalty Services (airline marketing company) from September 2001 to December 2002; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines from July 1999 to September 2001. Oversees 56; Spartan Stores, Inc. (food distributor); Nash Finch Company (food distributor) from 2005 to 2013; Aircastle Limited (aircraft leasing); and SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (container leasing) from 2010 to 2013 | |
Janet Langford Kelly (Born 1957) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ConocoPhillips (integrated energy company) since September 2007; Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Legal Services, ConocoPhillips from August 2006 to August 2007; Partner, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP (law firm) from March 2005 to July 2006; Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University from September 2004 to June 2006; Director, UAL Corporation (airline) from February 2006 to July 2006; Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Kmart Holding Corporation (consumer goods) from September 2003 to March 2004. Oversees 56; None | |
Nancy T. Lukitsh (Born 1956) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Marketing, Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment adviser) from 1997 to 2010; Chair, Wellington Management Investment Portfolios (commingled non-U.S. investment pools) from 2007 to 2010; Director, Wellington Trust Company, NA and other Wellington affiliates from 1997 to 2010. Oversees 56; None | |
William E. Mayer (Born 1940) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1994) | | Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners (private equity) since February 1999; Dean and Professor, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland from 1992 to 1996. Oversees 56; DynaVox Inc. (speech creation); Lee Enterprises (print media); WR Hambrecht + Co. (financial service provider) from 2000 to 2012; BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (investment company); Premier, Inc. (healthcare) | |
David M. Moffett (Born 1952) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Retired. Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, from 2008 to 2009; Senior Adviser, Global Financial Services Group, Carlyle Group, Inc., from 2007 to 2008; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp, from 1993 to 2007. Oversees 56; CIT Group Inc. (commercial and consumer finance); eBay Inc. (online trading community); MBIA Inc. (financial service provider); E.W. Scripps Co. (print and television media), Building Materials Holding Corp. (building materials and construction services); Genworth Financial, Inc. (financial and insurance products and services); and University of Oklahoma Foundation | |
Charles R. Nelson (Born 1942) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1981) | | Retired. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, since 2011; Professor of Economics, University of Washington from 1976 to 2011; Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Political Economy, University of Washington from 1993 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Statistics, University of Washington from 1980 to 2011; Associate Editor, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking from September 1993 to 2008; consultant on econometric and statistical matters. Oversees 56; None | |
John J. Neuhauser (Born 1943) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1984) | | President, Saint Michael's College, since August 2007; Director or Trustee of several non-profit organizations, including Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc.; Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculties, Boston College from August 1999 to October 2005; University Professor, Boston College from November 2005 to August 2007. Oversees 56; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (closed-end funds) | |
Patrick J. Simpson (Born 1944) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2000) | | Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (law firm). Oversees 56; None | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Anne-Lee Verville (Born 1945) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1998) | | Retired. General Manager — Global Education Industry from 1994 to 1997, President — Application Systems Division from 1991 to 1994, Chief Financial Officer — US Marketing & Services from 1988 to 1991, and Chief Information Officer from 1987 to 1988, IBM Corporation (computer and technology). Oversees 56; Enesco Group, Inc. (producer of giftware and home and garden decor products) from 2001 to 2006 | |
Interested Trustee
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
William F. Truscott (Born 1960) 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Trustee (since 2012) | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, from May 2010 to September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006 to August 2012; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014. Oversees 188; Chairman of the Board, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010; Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to January 2013 | |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds from June 2008 to January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003. | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from September 2004 to April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002. | |
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Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006. | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010. | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2006 to April 2010. | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously, Chief Counsel from January 2010 to January 2013, and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated from July 2008 to November 2008. | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; previously, Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 to April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services from 2006 to 2009. | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. from 1998 to April 2010. | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since January 2010 (previously, Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from 2004 to January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007. | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. from May 2010 to October 2014; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from 2004 to April 2010; and Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from 2007 to April 2010. | |
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement
On June 11, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees") unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "Investment Manager") with respect to Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Trust. As detailed below, the Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the "Committee") and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager before determining to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Advisory Agreement, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 4, 2014, April 30, 2014 and June 10, 2014 and at Board meetings held on April 30, 2014 and June 11, 2014. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Funds and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected Fund portfolio managers and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 10, 2014, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 11, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel, or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:
• Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;
• Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;
• The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through February 28, 2015 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed the annual rates of 0.75% for Class A, 1.50% for Class B, 1.50% for Class C, 0.50% for Class R4, 0.65% for Class T and 0.50% for Class Z;
• The terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement;
• The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement, the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement;
• Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;
• Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;
• Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;
• Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and
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• The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Advisory Agreement
The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.
The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Administrative Services Agreement, including the Investment Manager's ability to coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance
The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons.
The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2013, the Fund's performance was in the thirty-seventh, thirty-seventh and forty-sixth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.
The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses
The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are ranked in the first and third quintiles, respectively, (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.
The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board
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took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. In evaluating these considerations, the Committee and the Board took note of the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to other clients, including fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate account clients with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund.
The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2013 to profitability levels realized in 2012. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale
The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.
In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Other Benefits to the Investment Manager
The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.
Conclusion
The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
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Columbia AMT-Free New York Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Annual Report
October 31, 2014

Columbia International Bond Fund
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
The U.S. Economy Gained Momentum
The U.S. economy picked up momentum throughout the third quarter of 2014 with improvements in every sector. Second-quarter gross domestic product growth was revised upward to 4.6%, with expectations that third-quarter growth would also be above trend. American companies added more than 200,000 new jobs monthly, driving unemployment below 6% for the first time since 2008. Consumer spending got a boost as both income and savings rose, and confidence hit a post-recession high. After a weak start to the year, corporate profits rebounded, indicating that business remains in good shape. Rising profits led to higher capital spending. The housing market recovery remained on track, as home sales and prices trended higher, and inventories declined. Manufacturing remained a lynchpin of the economy's expansion. Even so, performance fell short of expectations at the end of the period.
Despite Momentum, Markets Remained Stagnant
The financial markets produced lackluster results, despite good economic news and the Federal Reserve's reassurance that it intended to keep short-term interest rates low for another year. A surge in global tensions and concerns that equity valuations have risen sharply put a damper on investor enthusiasm. The S&P 500 Index inched ahead 1.13%, buoyed by its concentration in large-cap stocks with a defensive edge. Traditional fixed-income sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, mortgages and securitized bonds, eked out returns of less than 1% for the quarter. Investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds lost some ground, although fundamentals for both groups remained solid. Convertible securities and U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities pulled up the rear.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 7 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 8 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 15 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 17 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 18 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 20 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 25 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 36 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 37 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 38 | | |
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 41 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 45 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia International Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia International Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 1.03% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014.
> The Fund outperformed its Blended Benchmark, which returned -1.62% for the 12-month period.
> The Fund also outperformed the Citigroup Non-U.S. Dollar World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged, which returned -2.88% for the same time period.
> Exposure to local emerging market rates and significant underweights in the Japanese yen and euro contributed positively to the Fund's relative results. These positive contributors more than offset the detracting effect of an overweight to emerging market currencies and underweights to eurozone rates and spreads.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Life | |
Class A | | 12/01/08 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 1.03 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 3.78 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.74 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 2.92 | | |
Class C | | 12/01/08 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 0.38 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 3.00 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -0.61 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 3.00 | | |
Class I* | | 09/27/10 | | | 1.49 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 4.01 | | |
Class W* | | 06/18/12 | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 3.40 | | |
Class Z | | 12/01/08 | | | 1.34 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 4.04 | | |
Blended Benchmark | | | | | | | -1.62 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 5.25 | | |
Citigroup Non-U.S. Dollar World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged | | | | | | | -2.88 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 3.14 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Blended Benchmark, a weighted custom composite, established by the Investment Manager, consists of a 60% weighting in the Citigroup World Government Bond (excluding the U.S. and Japan) Index (the Citigroup WGBI — ex U.S./Japan), a 20% weighting in the Citigroup Japan Government Bond Index (the Citigroup Japan GBI) and a 20% weighting in the JPMorgan Government Bond Index — Emerging Markets Global Diversified Composite (the JPM GBI EM — Global Diversified). The Citigroup WGBI — ex U.S./Japan has the same calculation and inclusion criteria as the Fund's primary benchmark, the Citigroup Non.U.S. WGBI — Unhedged, while excluding issues from the United States and also Japan. The Citigroup Japan GBI is a market-weighted index based on Yen-denominated debt instruments issued by the government of Japan. The JPM GBI — EM Global Diversified tracks total returns for emerging markets local-currency denominated fixed income instruments.
The Citigroup Non-U.S. Dollar World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged is calculated on a market-weighted basis and includes investment-grade, fixed-rate bonds, issued by governments outside of the United States (currently, 21 countries), with a remaining maturity of one year or longer and with amounts outstanding of at least the equivalent of U.S. $25 million.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (December 1, 2008 – October 31, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia International Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Portfolio Management
Jim Cielinski
Matthew Cobon
Zach Pandl
Gene Tannuzzo, CFA
Quality Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 12.6 | | |
AA rating | | | 14.2 | | |
A rating | | | 24.0 | | |
BBB rating | | | 39.2 | | |
Non-investment grade | | | 6.3 | | |
Not rated | | | 3.7 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated". Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund's subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other country-specific factors as the direction and stance of fiscal policy, balance of payment trends and commodity prices, the level and structure of public debt as well as political stability and commitment to strong macroeconomic policies.
The Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved a Plan of Liquidation and Termination (the Plan) pursuant to which the Fund will be liquidated an terminated. Under the terms of the Plan, it is anticipated that the redemption of all shares of the Fund will occur in the first quarter of 2015.
At October 31, 2014, approximately 97% of the Fund's shares were owned in the aggregate by affiliated funds-of-funds managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers (Columbia). As a result of asset allocation decisions by Columbia, it is possible that the Fund may experience relatively large purchases or redemptions from affiliated funds-of-funds. Columbia seeks to minimize the impact of these transactions by structuring them over a reasonable period of time. The Fund may experience increased expenses as it buys and sells securities as a result of purchases or redemptions by affiliated funds-of-funds.
For the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 1.03% excluding sales charges. The Fund outperformed its Blended Benchmark, which returned -1.62% for the 12-month period. The Fund also outperformed the Citigroup Non-U.S. Dollar World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged, which returned -2.88% for the same time period. Exposure to local emerging market rates and significant underweights in the Japanese yen and euro contributed positively to the Fund's relative results. These positive contributors more than offset the detracting effect of an overweight to emerging market currencies and underweights to eurozone rates and spreads.
Active Management Decisions Benefited Fund Returns
During the annual period, the Fund benefited significantly from sizable underweights to the Japanese yen and to the euro. The Fund's overweight exposures to local interest rate markets in Poland, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia also contributed positively. Partially offsetting these positive contributors were an overweight to emerging market currencies overall and underweighted exposure to eurozone rates, European periphery spreads and Japanese rates, which detracted.
Shifting Market Conditions Drove Portfolio Changes
We made a number of changes to portfolio positioning in reaction to shifting market conditions. We made a significant shift away from investing in low yielding, developed market sovereign bonds, including those of Japan, France, Germany and Norway. The proceeds from these positions were invested in sovereign debt of countries with what we considered to have more attractive total return potential. Some of these countries included those with higher yielding eurozone debt, such as Portugal and Spain. Others included higher yielding yet high quality emerging market countries, such as Mexico, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Romania. We significantly reduced the size of the Fund's U.S. dollar-denominated emerging market bond exposure in favor of higher quality emerging market local currency bonds.
Derivative Positions in the Fund
The Fund utilized currency forward contracts and futures contracts during the annual period. Currency forward contracts were used to manage the currency weights in the Fund for hedging and investment purposes. Futures contracts were used to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund vs. the Blended Benchmark.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Looking Ahead
We currently expect global monetary policy divergence to be a major theme for the fixed-income markets over the next several months. The U.S. and the U.K. appear to be closer to normalizing monetary policy on improving economic fundamentals, while Europe and Japan are in the process of further easing policy. The European Central Bank (ECB) recently affirmed its commitment to expand the size of its balance sheet to early 2012 levels, which implies an increase of about one trillion euros through a combination of bond purchases and long-term loans to banks. Additionally, despite political obstacles, sovereign quantitative easing by the ECB seems to be a distinct possibility. At the same time, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) has increased the size of its own asset purchase program and extended the duration of the assets it will add to its balance sheet. Together, we believe the ECB and BoJ actions ensure that global liquidity will remain abundant even though the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) ended its asset purchase program on schedule in October 2014. While U.S. yields remain above those in other developed market economies, the outlooks for economic growth and policy appear to have diverged. Thus, we believe strong economic growth in the U.S. will likely force the Fed to increase short-term interest rates from the zero lower bound in the not too distant future. At the end of the annual period, the market seemed to anticipate the first rate increase by the Fed to occur between June and September 2015. Together, we believe these factors may well drive an increase in volatility in global rates and currencies in the year ahead, which, in our view, presents some potentially attractive investment opportunities.
Given our current view, the Fund maintained an underweight in international developed bonds at the end of the annual period, as we believe most of these markets offer paltry yields with little upside price potential. We continued to favor exposure to high quality emerging market local currency bonds and higher yielding government bonds in the eurozone. We maintained a smaller Fund position in hard currency emerging market bonds, but the sector, in our view, is becoming increasingly driven by idiosyncratic country stories in contrast to any broad-based themes. Additionally, the plunge in commodity prices during the annual period is likely, in our opinion, to exert further pressure on commodity-exporting countries that have failed to undertake necessary structural reforms.
Country Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
Australia | | | 6.6 | | |
Brazil | | | 3.2 | | |
Canada | | | 2.0 | | |
Chile | | | 2.1 | | |
Colombia | | | 2.5 | | |
Iceland | | | 2.0 | | |
Indonesia | | | 6.0 | | |
Ireland | | | 2.0 | | |
Italy | | | 6.5 | | |
Kazakhstan | | | 0.3 | | |
Lithuania | | | 0.2 | | |
Malaysia | | | 3.6 | | |
Mexico | | | 10.5 | | |
New Zealand | | | 6.8 | | |
Peru | | | 4.8 | | |
Philippines | | | 0.9 | | |
Poland | | | 3.7 | | |
Portugal | | | 5.2 | | |
Romania | | | 4.9 | | |
Russian Federation | | | 1.4 | | |
Singapore | | | 3.0 | | |
Slovenia | | | 2.0 | | |
South Africa | | | 2.1 | | |
South Korea | | | 3.7 | | |
Spain | | | 5.0 | | |
Sweden | | | 1.6 | | |
Turkey | | | 0.9 | | |
Ukraine | | | 0.2 | | |
United Kingdom | | | 4.1 | | |
United States(a) | | | 2.0 | | |
Uruguay | | | 0.2 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.
(a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Investment Risks
Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Fixed-income securities present issuer default risk. A rise in interest rates may result in a price decline of fixed-income securities held by the Fund. Falling rates may result in the Fund investing in lower yielding securities, lowering the Fund's income and yield. Non-investment-grade securities (high-yield or junk bonds) are volatile and carry more risk to principal and income than investment-grade securities. Prepayment and extension risk exists as a loan, bond or other investment may be called, prepaid or redeemed before maturity and that similar yielding investments may not be available for purchase. Risks are enhanced for emerging market and sovereign debt issuers. Investing in derivatives is a specialized activity that involves special risks that subject the Fund to significant loss potential, including when used as leverage, and may result in greater fluctuation in fund value. Liquidity risk is associated with the difficulty of selling underlying investments at a desirable time or price. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
May 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 997.70 | | | | 1,019.71 | | | | 5.49 | | | | 5.55 | | | | 1.09 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 993.90 | | | | 1,015.93 | | | | 9.25 | | | | 9.35 | | | | 1.84 | | |
Class I | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 999.60 | | | | 1,021.63 | | | | 3.58 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Class W | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 997.70 | | | | 1,019.71 | | | | 5.49 | | | | 5.55 | | | | 1.09 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 999.00 | | | | 1,020.97 | | | | 4.23 | | | | 4.28 | | | | 0.84 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) 3.8%
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
South Korea 3.6% | |
Bank Of Korea 08/09/15 | | | 2.370 | % | | KRW | | | | | 2,860,000,000 | | | | 2,682,055 | | |
Ukraine 0.2% | |
MHP SA(b) 04/02/20 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 173,000 | | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost: $3,021,339) | | | | | | | | | 2,855,055 | | |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds(a) 3.9%
Brazil 2.8% | |
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Series B 08/15/18 | | | 6.000 | % | | BRL | | | | | 516,688 | | | | 2,122,563 | | |
Italy 1.0% | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 09/15/41 | | | 2.550 | % | | EUR | | | | | 552,488 | | | | 731,750 | | |
Uruguay 0.1% | |
Uruguay Government International Bond 04/05/27 | | | 4.250 | % | | UYU | | | | | 1,422,045 | | | | 63,150 | | |
Total Inflation-Indexed Bonds (Cost: $3,138,740) | | | | | | | | | 2,917,463 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(c) 87.6%
Australia 6.4% | |
Australia Government Bond Senior Unsecured 10/21/19 | | | 2.750 | % | | AUD | | | | | 4,239,000 | | | | 3,716,852 | | |
04/21/24 | | | 2.750 | % | | AUD | | | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,152,662 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,869,514 | | |
Brazil 0.3% | |
Brazilian Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 01/20/34 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 70,000 | | | | 96,950 | | |
Petrobras International Finance Co. SA 01/27/21 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 150,000 | | | | 153,342 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 250,292 | | |
Canada 1.9% | |
Canadian Government Bond 09/01/18 | | | 1.250 | % | | CAD | | | | | 900,000 | | | | 794,920 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(c) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Province of Quebec 12/01/17 | | | 4.500 | % | | CAD | | | | | 700,000 | | | | 675,858 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,470,778 | | |
Chile 2.0% | |
Chile Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 08/05/20 | | | 5.500 | % | | CLP | | | | | 830,000,000 | | | | 1,511,178 | | |
Colombia 2.4% | |
Colombia Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 04/14/21 | | | 7.750 | % | | COP | | | | | 2,520,000,000 | | | | 1,332,936 | | |
07/12/21 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,300 | | |
05/21/24 | | | 8.125 | % | | | | | | | 50,000 | | | | 66,625 | | |
Ecopetrol SA Senior Unsecured 07/23/19 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 45,000 | | | | 53,663 | | |
Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP Senior Unsecured(b) 02/01/21 | | | 8.375 | % | | COP | | | | | 340,000,000 | | | | 175,990 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,842,514 | | |
Iceland 1.9% | |
Iceland Government International Bond 05/11/22 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,468,919 | | |
Indonesia 5.8% | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond Senior Unsecured 07/15/17 | | | 10.000 | % | | IDR | | | | | 5,260,000,000 | | | | 459,189 | | |
03/15/24 | | | 8.375 | % | | IDR | | | | | 28,500,000,000 | | | | 2,408,998 | | |
09/15/25 | | | 11.000 | % | | IDR | | | | | 8,070,000,000 | | | | 795,775 | | |
Majapahit Holding BV(b) 08/07/19 | | | 8.000 | % | | | | | | | 450,000 | | | | 527,625 | | |
PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara Senior Unsecured(b) 11/22/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 212,638 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,404,225 | | |
Ireland 1.9% | |
Ireland Government Bond 03/18/24 | | | 3.400 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,469,829 | | |
Italy 5.4% | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 12/01/18 | | | 3.500 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,899,446 | | |
09/01/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 2,164,105 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,063,551 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(c) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Kazakhstan 0.3% | |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC Senior Unsecured(b) 05/05/20 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 225,250 | | |
Lithuania 0.2% | |
Lithuania Government International Bond Senior Unsecured(b) 03/09/21 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 120,000 | | | | 140,039 | | |
Malaysia 3.5% | |
Malaysia Government Bond Senior Unsecured 10/31/19 | | | 3.654 | % | | MYR | | | | | 8,660,000 | | | | 2,633,288 | | |
Mexico 10.3% | |
Comision Federal de Electricidad Senior Unsecured(b) 05/26/21 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,000 | | |
Mexican Bonos 12/13/18 | | | 8.500 | % | | MXN | | | | | 11,205,000 | | | | 945,437 | | |
06/11/20 | | | 8.000 | % | | MXN | | | | | 19,600,000 | | | | 1,648,838 | | |
12/05/24 | | | 10.000 | % | | MXN | | | | | 21,500,000 | | | | 2,087,094 | | |
05/31/29 | | | 8.500 | % | | MXN | | | | | 28,000,000 | | | | 2,473,459 | | |
Mexico Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 01/11/40 | | | 6.050 | % | | | | | | | 40,000 | | | | 48,300 | | |
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust 01/21/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 300,000 | | | | 331,665 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 7,747,793 | | |
New Zealand 6.6% | |
New Zealand Government Bond Senior Unsecured 12/15/17 | | | 6.000 | % | | NZD | | | | | 690,000 | | | | 573,832 | | |
05/15/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | NZD | | | | | 210,000 | | | | 183,168 | | |
04/15/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | NZD | | | | | 4,946,000 | | | | 4,262,421 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 5,019,421 | | |
Peru 4.7% | |
Peruvian Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 07/21/25 | | | 7.350 | % | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 264,500 | | |
08/12/26 | | | 8.200 | % | | PEN | | | | | 7,550,000 | | | | 3,161,546 | | |
11/21/33 | | | 8.750 | % | | | | | | | 27,000 | | | | 41,513 | | |
03/14/37 | | | 6.550 | % | | | | | | | 45,000 | | | | 57,487 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,525,046 | | |
Philippines 0.9% | |
Philippine Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 01/15/21 | | | 4.950 | % | | PHP | | | | | 28,000,000 | | | | 642,745 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(c) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Poland 3.6% | |
Poland Government Bond 10/25/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | PLN | | | | | 6,438,000 | | | | 2,223,769 | | |
10/25/21 | | | 5.750 | % | | PLN | | | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 501,613 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 2,725,382 | | |
Portugal 5.1% | |
Portugal Government International Bond(b) 10/15/24 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,927,000 | | | | 1,984,610 | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT Senior Unsecured(b) 04/15/21 | | | 3.850 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,360,000 | | | | 1,852,795 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,837,405 | | |
Romania 4.7% | |
Romania Government Bond 08/29/16 | | | 4.750 | % | | RON | | | | | 4,700,000 | | | | 1,397,440 | | |
Romanian Government International Bond 06/24/19 | | | 4.750 | % | | RON | | | | | 5,950,000 | | | | 1,821,966 | | |
Romanian Government International Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 02/07/22 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 300,000 | | | | 359,625 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,579,031 | | |
Russian Federation 1.3% | |
Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital SA(b) Senior Unsecured 04/11/18 | | | 8.146 | % | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 220,928 | | |
03/07/22 | | | 6.510 | % | | | | | | | 400,000 | | | | 417,500 | | |
Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond Senior Unsecured 03/31/30 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 93,010 | | | | 105,519 | | |
Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond(b) Senior Unsecured 04/29/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,000 | | |
03/31/30 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 131,000 | | | | 148,618 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 996,565 | | |
Singapore 3.0% | |
Singapore Government Bond Senior Unsecured 09/01/24 | | | 3.000 | % | | SGD | | | | | 2,700,000 | | | | 2,233,436 | | |
Slovenia 2.0% | |
Slovenia Government Bond 04/08/21 | | | 3.000 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,120,000 | | | | 1,477,887 | | |
South Africa 2.0% | |
South Africa Government Bond 01/15/20 | | | 7.250 | % | | ZAR | | | | | 15,200,000 | | | | 1,376,451 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(c) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
South Africa Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 03/08/41 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 120,000 | | | | 141,051 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,517,502 | | |
Spain 4.9% | |
Spain Government Bond Senior Unsecured 04/30/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | EUR | | | | | 550,000 | | | | 792,630 | | |
Spain Government Bond(b) 04/30/24 | | | 3.800 | % | | EUR | | | | | 2,020,000 | | | | 2,921,927 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,714,557 | | |
Sweden 1.5% | |
Sweden Government Bond 05/12/25 | | | 2.500 | % | | SEK | | | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 1,147,353 | | |
Turkey 0.9% | |
Turkey Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 03/30/21 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 450,000 | | | | 492,741 | | |
02/05/25 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 140,000 | | | | 173,033 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 665,774 | | |
United Kingdom 4.0% | |
Network Rail Infrastructure Finance PLC Government Guaranteed 12/09/30 | | | 4.375 | % | | GBP | | | | | 60,000 | | | | 114,057 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(c) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United Kingdom Gilt 09/07/20 | | | 3.750 | % | | GBP | | | | | 625,000 | | | | 1,113,392 | | |
09/07/21 | | | 3.750 | % | | GBP | | | | | 595,000 | | | | 1,068,789 | | |
03/07/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | GBP | | | | | 350,000 | | | | 701,862 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 2,998,100 | | |
Uruguay 0.1% | |
Uruguay Government International Bond Senior Unsecured PIK 01/15/33 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 40,000 | | | | 54,700 | | |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (Cost: $67,741,242) | | | | | | | | | 66,232,074 | | |
Money Market Funds 1.9%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.092%(d)(e) | | | 1,451,820 | | | | 1,451,820 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $1,451,820) | | | | | 1,451,820 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $75,353,141) | | | | | 73,456,412 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 2,099,293 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 75,555,705 | | |
Investments in Derivatives
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at October 31, 2014
Counterparty | | Exchange Date | | Currency to be Delivered | | Currency to be Received | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | | 11/25/14 | | | 5,553,000 AUD | | | | 4,843,826 USD | | | | —
| | | | (35,699
| ) | |
Deutsche Bank | | 11/25/14 | | | 4,450,286 USD | | | | 4,740,000,000 KRW | | | | —
| | | | (35,246
| ) | |
Deutsche Bank | | 11/25/14 | | | 1,089,570 USD | | | | 2,470,000 TRY | | | | 16,381
| | | | —
| | |
Goldman, Sachs & Co. | | 11/25/14 | | | 6,000,000 SEK | | | | 834,081 USD | | | | 21,495
| | | | —
| | |
HSBC Securities (USA), Inc. | | 11/25/14 | | | 1,669,000 CAD | | | | 1,481,652 USD | | | | 1,558
| | | | —
| | |
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. | | 11/24/14 | | | 1,101,726 USD | | | | 3,600,000 MYR | | | | —
| | | | (13,683
| ) | |
Standard Chartered Bank | | 11/14/14 | | | 1,081,308 USD | | | | 645,000,000 CLP | | | | 38,538
| | | | —
| | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at October 31, 2014 (continued)
Counterparty | | Exchange Date | | Currency to be Delivered | | Currency to be Received | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
Standard Chartered Bank | | 11/14/14 | | | 1,628,840 USD | | | | 3,330,000,000 COP | | | | —
| | | | (12,368
| ) | |
Standard Chartered Bank | | 11/25/14 | | | 2,249,446 USD | | | | 30,480,000 MXN | | | | 11,054
| | | | —
| | |
Standard Chartered Bank | | 11/25/14 | | | 4,235,000 GBP | | | | 6,807,021 USD | | | | 33,450
| | | | —
| | |
UBS Securities | | 11/25/14 | | | 6,512,000 NZD | | | | 5,152,685 USD | | | | 86,884
| | | | —
| | |
UBS Securities | | 12/08/14 | | | 18,620,000 EUR | | | | 23,331,419 USD | | | | —
| | | | (8,466
| ) | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 209,360 | | | | (105,462 | ) | |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, cash totaling $256,164 was pledged as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.
Long Futures Contracts Outstanding
Contract Description | | Number of Contracts | | Trading Currency | | Notional Market Value ($) | | Expiration Date | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
US LONG BOND | | | 24 | | | USD | | | | | 3,386,250 | | | 12/2014 | | | 42,714 | | | | — | | |
US ULTRA T-BOND | | | 24 | | | USD | | | | | 3,763,500 | | | 12/2014 | | | 176,214 | | | | — | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 218,928 | | | | — | | |
Short Futures Contracts Outstanding
Contract Description | | Number of Contracts | | Trading Currency | | Notional Market Value ($) | | Expiration Date | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
EURO BUXL 30YR BOND | | | (3 | ) | | EUR | | | | | (546,323 | ) | | 12/2014 | | | — | | | | (20,143 | ) | |
EURO-BUND | | | (47 | ) | | EUR | | | | | (8,888,305 | ) | | 12/2014 | | | — | | | | (102,145 | ) | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | (122,288 | ) | |
Interest Rate Swap Contracts Outstanding at October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, cash totaling $638,351 was pledged as collateral to cover open centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts.
Counterparty | | Floating Rate Index | | Fund Pay/Receive Floating Rate | | Fixed Rate (%) | | Expiration Date | | Notional Currency | | Notional Amount | | Unamortized Premium (Paid) Received ($) | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
Morgan Stanley* | | 3-Month USD LIBOR-BBA | | Receive | | | 1.7515 | | | 10/10/19 | | USD | | | | | 10,000,000 | | | | (291 | ) | | | — | | | | (15,403 | ) | |
Morgan Stanley* | | 3-Month USD LIBOR-BBA | | Receive | | | 2.4765 | | | 10/10/24 | | USD | | | | | 11,000,000 | | | | (336 | ) | | | — | | | | (19,909
| ) | |
Morgan Stanley* | | 3-Month USD LIBOR-BBA | | Receive | | | 2.3650 | | | 10/16/24 | | USD | | | | | 4,400,000 | | | | (284 | ) | | | 38,443 | | | | —
| | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (911 | ) | | | 38,443 | | | | (35,312 | ) | |
* Centrally cleared swap contract
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted.
(b) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $9,677,545 or 12.81% of net assets.
(c) Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by the government.
(d) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2014.
(e) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company's outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended October 31, 2014, are as follows:
Issuer | | Beginning Cost ($) | | Purchase Cost ($) | | Proceeds From Sales ($) | | Ending Cost ($) | | Dividends — Affiliated Issuers ($) | | Value ($) | |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund | | | 3,085,789 | | | | 46,464,593 | | | | (48,098,562 | ) | | | 1,451,820 | | | | 2,490 | | | | 1,451,820 | | |
Abbreviation Legend
PIK Payment-in-Kind
Currency Legend
AUD Australian Dollar
BRL Brazilian Real
CAD Canadian Dollar
CLP Chilean Peso
COP Colombian Peso
EUR Euro
GBP British Pound
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
KRW Korean Won
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysia Ringgits
NZD New Zealand Dollar
PEN Peru Nuevos Soles
PHP Philippine Peso
PLN Polish Zloty
RON Romania, New Lei
SEK Swedish Krona
SGD Singapore Dollar
TRY Turkish Lira
USD US Dollar
UYU Uruguay Pesos
ZAR South African Rand
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | — | | | | 2,855,055 | | | | — | | | | 2,855,055 | | |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds | | | — | | | | 2,917,463 | | | | — | | | | 2,917,463 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations | | | — | | | | 66,232,074 | | | | — | | | | 66,232,074 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 72,004,592 | | | | — | | | | 72,004,592 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,451,820 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,451,820 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 1,451,820 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,451,820 | | |
Investments in Securities | | | 1,451,820 | | | | 72,004,592 | | | | — | | | | 73,456,412 | | |
Derivatives | |
Assets | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | 209,360 | | | | — | | | | 209,360 | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 218,928 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 218,928 | | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 38,443 | | | | — | | | | 38,443 | | |
Liabilities | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (105,462 | ) | | | — | | | | (105,462 | ) | |
Futures Contracts | | | (122,288 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (122,288 | ) | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | (35,312 | ) | | | — | | | | (35,312 | ) | |
Total | | | 1,548,460 | | | | 72,111,621 | | | | — | | | | 73,660,081 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $73,901,321) | | $ | 72,004,592 | | |
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $1,451,820) | | | 1,451,820 | | |
Total investments (identified cost $75,353,141) | | | 73,456,412 | | |
Foreign currency (identified cost $116,518) | | | 115,370 | | |
Margin deposits | | | 894,515 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 209,360 | | |
Premiums paid on outstanding swap contracts | | | 911 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 192,158 | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 4,932 | | |
Dividends | | | 367 | | |
Interest | | | 850,229 | | |
Reclaims | | | 37,639 | | |
Variation margin | | | 53,089 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 232 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 491 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 13,224 | | |
Total assets | | | 75,828,929 | | |
Liabilities | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 105,462 | | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | | | 73,442 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 18,523 | | |
Variation margin | | | 26,517 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,183 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 15 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 419 | | |
Administration fees | | | 166 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 3 | | |
Accounting fees | | | 27,710 | | |
Other expenses | | | 6,560 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 13,224 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 273,224 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 75,555,705 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 75,258,947 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 1,179,686 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain | | | 833,790 | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (1,896,729 | ) | |
Foreign currency translations | | | (23,658 | ) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 103,898 | | |
Futures contracts | | | 96,640 | | |
Swap contracts | | | 3,131 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 75,555,705 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,447,178 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 130,790 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.06 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.61 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 157,579 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 14,336 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.99 | | |
Class I | |
Net assets | | $ | 73,001,097 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 6,580,933 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.09 | | |
Class W | |
Net assets | | $ | 40,862 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,701 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.04 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 908,989 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 82,030 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.08 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 4.75%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | | $ | 2,490 | | |
Interest | | | 2,143,646 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (25,201 | ) | |
Total income | | | 2,120,935 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 344,763 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 3,791 | | |
Class C | | | 1,349 | | |
Class W | | | 771 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 2,787 | | |
Class C | | | 243 | | |
Class W | | | 753 | | |
Class Z | | | 10,571 | | |
Administration fees | | | 48,388 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 22,211 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 13,602 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 26,586 | | |
Registration fees | | | 55,328 | | |
Professional fees | | | 29,482 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 31 | | |
Other | | | 10,079 | | |
Total expenses | | | 570,735 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (120,740 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 449,995 | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,670,940 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | 670,118 | | |
Foreign currency translations | | | (141,918 | ) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 1,347,993 | | |
Futures contracts | | | (493,904 | ) | |
Swap contracts | | | (7 | ) | |
Increase from payment by affiliate (Note 6) | | | 18,180 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 1,400,462 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (2,473,959 | ) | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 8,806 | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 69,650 | | |
Futures contracts | | | 270,737 | | |
Swap contracts | | | 3,131 | | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation | | | (2,121,635 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (721,173 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 949,767 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013 | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,670,940 | | | $ | 1,636,511 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 1,400,462 | | | | (579,216 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation | | | (2,121,635 | ) | | | (3,061,955 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 949,767 | | | | (2,004,660 | ) | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (19,072 | ) | | | (28,349 | ) | |
Class C | | | (1,344 | ) | | | (1,901 | ) | |
Class I | | | (838,651 | ) | | | (779,855 | ) | |
Class W | | | (590 | ) | | | (63,316 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (29,000 | ) | | | (235,445 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (888,657 | ) | | | (1,108,866 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | 10,670,362 | | | | (669,850 | ) | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 10,731,472 | | | | (3,783,376 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 64,824,233 | | | | 68,607,609 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 75,555,705 | | | $ | 64,824,233 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 1,179,686 | | | $ | 8,133 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013 | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 21,524 | | | | 237,438 | | | | 82,970 | | | | 942,084 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,577 | | | | 17,704 | | | | 2,353 | | | | 26,994 | | |
Redemptions | | | (43,222 | ) | | | (478,105 | ) | | | (112,934 | ) | | | (1,277,338 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (20,121 | ) | | | (222,963 | ) | | | (27,611 | ) | | | (308,260 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 4,527 | | | | 50,566 | | | | 3,966 | | | | 45,469 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 81 | | | | 905 | | | | 138 | | | | 1,594 | | |
Redemptions | | | (2,826 | ) | | | (31,216 | ) | | | (11,363 | ) | | | (126,077 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,782 | | | | 20,255 | | | | (7,259 | ) | | | (79,014 | ) | |
Class I shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 2,308,771 | | | | 25,586,240 | | | | 756,398 | | | | 8,441,218 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 74,561 | | | | 838,500 | | | | 68,323 | | | | 779,812 | | |
Redemptions | | | (384,700 | ) | | | (4,226,572 | ) | | | (204,106 | ) | | | (2,331,847 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 1,998,632 | | | | 22,198,168 | | | | 620,615 | | | | 6,889,183 | | |
Class W shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 3,745 | | | | 41,183 | | | | 128,934 | | | | 1,454,318 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 41 | | | | 457 | | | | 5,518 | | | | 63,280 | | |
Redemptions | | | (349,285 | ) | | | (3,814,051 | ) | | | (165,754 | ) | | | (1,851,195 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (345,499 | ) | | | (3,772,411 | ) | | | (31,302 | ) | | | (333,597 | ) | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 13,663 | | | | 150,357 | | | | 43,084 | | | | 492,663 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 296 | | | | 3,335 | | | | 456 | | | | 5,230 | | |
Redemptions | | | (681,255 | ) | | | (7,706,379 | ) | | | (659,599 | ) | | | (7,336,055 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (667,296 | ) | | | (7,552,687 | ) | | | (616,059 | ) | | | (6,838,162 | ) | |
Total net increase (decrease) | | | 967,498 | | | | 10,670,362 | | | | (61,616 | ) | | | (669,850 | ) | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.50 | | | $ | 10.28 | | | $ | 10.39 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 1.39 | | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Increase from payment by affiliate | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.12 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | |
Redemption fees: | |
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (b) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.50 | | | $ | 10.28 | | |
Total return | | | 1.03 | %(c) | | | (3.22 | %) | | | 5.70 | % | | | (1.40 | %) | | | 15.86 | % | | | 1.07 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(d) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.57 | %(e) | | | 1.36 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.12 | % | |
Total net expenses(f) | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | %(g) | | | 1.10 | %(e) | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.07 | %(g) | | | 1.05 | %(g) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 1.99 | %(e) | | | 2.29 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.78 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,447 | | | $ | 1,673 | | | $ | 2,074 | | | $ | 1,903 | | | $ | 1,254 | | | $ | 990 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 80 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 30 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) Rounds to zero.
(c) The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.03%.
(d) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(e) Annualized.
(f) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 11.61 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 11.49 | | | $ | 10.27 | | | $ | 10.39 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.11 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 1.40 | | | | (0.08 | ) | |
Increase from payment by affiliate | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 1.52 | | | | 0.03 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Redemption fees: | |
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (b) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 11.61 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 11.49 | | | $ | 10.27 | | |
Total return | | | 0.38 | %(c) | | | (4.01 | %) | | | 5.37 | % | | | (2.10 | %) | | | 15.01 | % | | | 0.21 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(d) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.30 | %(e) | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.85 | % | | | 2.87 | % | |
Total net expenses(f) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.84 | %(g) | | | 1.85 | %(e) | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.83 | %(g) | | | 1.80 | %(g) | |
Net investment income | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.23 | %(e) | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.06 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 158 | | | $ | 139 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 240 | | | $ | 418 | | | $ | 355 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 80 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 30 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) Rounds to zero.
(c) The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.03%.
(d) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(e) Annualized.
(f) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class I | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011(b) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 11.34 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.23 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 0.25 | | |
Increase from payment by affiliate | | | 0.00 | (c) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.48 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.48 | | |
Total return | | | 1.49 | %(d) | | | (2.94 | %) | | | 5.82 | % | | | (0.95 | %) | | | 4.44 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(e) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 1.13 | %(f) | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.33 | %(f) | |
Total net expenses(g) | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.79 | %(f) | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.84 | %(f)(h) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.52 | % | | | 2.29 | %(f) | | | 2.59 | % | | | 2.96 | %(f) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 73,001 | | | $ | 50,832 | | | $ | 46,022 | | | $ | 44,311 | | | $ | 29,870 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 80 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 31 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) Based on operations from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(c) Rounds to zero.
(d) The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.03%.
(e) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(f) Annualized.
(g) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(h) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class W | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.21 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.09 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 0.39 | | |
Increase from payment by affiliate | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.48 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.04 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.62 | | |
Total return | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | (3.22 | %) | | | 4.27 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(d) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.63 | %(e) | |
Total net expenses(f) | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | %(g) | | | 1.10 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.04 | %(e) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 3,872 | | | $ | 4,421 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 80 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 5 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from June 18, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Rounds to zero.
(c) The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.03%.
(d) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(e) Annualized.
(f) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.49 | | | $ | 10.28 | | | $ | 10.39 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.21 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 1.39 | | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Increase from payment by affiliate | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 1.62 | | | | 0.15 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Redemption fees: | |
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (b) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.49 | | | $ | 10.28 | | |
Total return | | | 1.34 | %(c) | | | (3.01 | %) | | | 5.81 | % | | | (1.06 | %) | | | 16.05 | % | | | 1.31 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(d) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.30 | %(e) | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.87 | % | |
Total net expenses(f) | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | %(g) | | | 0.85 | %(e) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.83 | %(g) | | | 0.80 | %(g) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 2.23 | %(e) | | | 2.56 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 1.98 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 909 | | | $ | 8,308 | | | $ | 15,860 | | | $ | 15,311 | | | $ | 15,745 | | | $ | 14,562 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 80 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 30 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) Rounds to zero.
(c) The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.03%.
(d) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(e) Annualized.
(f) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Note 1. Organization
Columbia International Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class W and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.
Swap transactions are valued through an independent pricing service or broker, or if neither is available, through an internal model based upon observable inputs.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at
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exchange rates determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Derivative Instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees
against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the
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risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities, to shift foreign currency exposure back to U.S. dollars and to shift investment exposure from one currency to another, to generate total return through long and short currency positions versus the U.S. dollar. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.
The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires.
The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures Contracts
Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark and manage exposure to movements in interest rates. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Swap Contracts
Swap contracts are privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (centrally cleared swap contract). In a centrally cleared swap contract, immediately following execution of the swap contract with a broker, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the CCP) and the CCP becomes the Fund's counterparty to the centrally cleared swap contract. The Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments and cash deposited is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Unlike a bilateral swap contract, for centrally cleared swap contracts, the Fund has minimal credit exposure to the counterparty because the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty. Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized
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appreciation (depreciation). The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swap contracts, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Interest Rate Swap Contracts
The Fund entered into interest rate swap transactions to gain exposure to or protect itself from market rate changes. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties that involve the exchange of one type of interest rate for another type of interest rate cash flow on specified dates in the future, based on a predetermined, specified notional amount. Certain interest rate swaps are considered forward-starting, whereby the accrual for the exchange of cash flows does not begin until a specified date in the future (the effective date). The net cash flow for a standard interest rate swap transaction is generally the difference between a floating market interest rate versus a fixed interest rate.
Interest rate swaps are valued daily and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is recorded. Certain interest rate swaps may accrue periodic interest on a daily basis as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation); the Fund will realize a gain or loss upon the payment or receipt of accrued interest. The Fund will realize a gain or a loss when the interest rate swap is terminated.
Risks of entering into interest rate swaps include a lack of correlation between the swaps and the portfolio of bonds the
swaps are designed to hedge or replicate. A lack of correlation may cause the interest rate swaps to experience adverse changes in value relative to expectations. In addition, interest rate swaps are subject to the risk of default of a counterparty, and the risk of adverse movements in market interest rates relative to the interest rate swap positions taken. The Fund's maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract's remaining life to the extent that such amount is positive, plus the cost of entering into a similar transaction with another counterparty.
The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty credit risk by entering into interest rate swap transactions only with counterparties that meet prescribed levels of creditworthiness, as determined by the Investment Manager. The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net market value of all derivative transactions entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net market value of such derivatives transactions between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Market values of derivatives transactions presented in the financial statements are not netted with the market values of other derivatives transactions or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities
The following tables present the Fund's gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2014:
| | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | |
| | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets ($) | | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities ($) | | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities ($) | | Financial Instruments ($)(a) | | Cash Collateral Received ($) | | Securities Collateral Received ($) | | Net Amount ($)(b) | |
Asset Derivatives: | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | 209,360 | | | | — | | | | 209,360 | | | | 37,215 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 172,145 | | |
Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts(c) | | | 51,510 | | | | — | | | | 51,510 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 51,510 | | |
Total | | | 260,870 | | | | — | | | | 260,870 | | | | 37,215 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 223,655 | | |
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| | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | |
| | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities ($) | | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities ($) | | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities ($) | | Financial Instruments ($)(d) | | Cash Collateral Pledged ($) | | Securities Collateral Pledged ($) | | Net Amount($)(e) | |
Liability Derivatives: | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | 105,462 | | | | — | | | | 105,462 | | | | 37,215 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 68,247 | | |
Total | | | 105,462 | | | | — | | | | 105,462 | | | | 37,215 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 68,247 | | |
(a) Represents the amount of assets that could be offset by liabilities with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Represents the net amount due from counterparties in the event of default.
(c) Centrally cleared swaps are included within receivable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(d) Represents the amount of liabilities that could be offset by assets with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(e) Represents the net amount due to counterparties in the event of default.
Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at October 31, 2014:
Asset Derivatives | |
Risk Exposure Category | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value ($) | |
Foreign exchange risk | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 209,360 | | |
Interest rate risk | | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | 218,928
| * | |
Interest rate risk | | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | | | 38,443
| * | |
Interest rate risk | | Premiums paid on outstanding swap contracts | | | 911
| | |
Total | | | | | 467,642 | | |
Liability Derivatives | |
Risk Exposure Category | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value ($) | |
Foreign exchange risk | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 105,462
| | |
Interest rate risk | | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | 122,288
| * | |
Interest rate risk | | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | | | 35,312
| * | |
Total | | | | | 263,062 | | |
*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2014:
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |
Risk Exposure Category | | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts ($) | | Futures Contracts ($) | | Swap Contracts ($) | | Total ($) | |
Foreign exchange risk | | | 1,347,993 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,347,993 | | |
Interest rate risk | | | — | | | | (493,904 | ) | | | (7 | ) | | | (493,911 | ) | |
Total | | | 1,347,993 | | | | (493,904 | ) | | | (7 | ) | | | 854,082 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |
Risk Exposure Category | | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts ($) | | Futures Contracts ($) | | Swap Contracts ($) | | Total ($) | |
Foreign exchange risk | | | 69,650 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 69,650 | | |
Interest rate risk | | | — | | | | 270,737 | | | | 3,131 | | | | 273,868 | | |
Total | | | 69,650 | | | | 270,737 | | | | 3,131 | | | | 343,518 | | |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the year ended October 31, 2014:
Derivative Instrument | | Average Notional Amounts ($)* | |
Futures contracts — Long | | | 1,787,438 | | |
Futures contracts — Short | | | 9,380,349 | | |
Derivative Instrument | | Average Unrealized Appreciation ($)* | | Average Unrealized Depreciation ($)* | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 152,823 | | | | (55,019 | ) | |
Interest rate swap contracts | | | 9,611 | | | | (8,828 | ) | |
*Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities
The Fund may invest in treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS). The principal amount of TIPS is adjusted periodically and is increased for inflation or decreased for deflation based on a monthly published index. These adjustments are recorded as interest income in the Statement of Operations. Coupon payments are based on the adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
The value of additional securities received as an income payment is recorded as income and increases the cost basis of such securities.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
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Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign Taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.57% to 0.47% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.57% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Investment Manager has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its affiliate, Threadneedle Investments (Threadneedle). Threadneedle, like the Investment Manager, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial and is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Pursuant to this arrangement, certain employees of Threadneedle serve as "associated persons" of the Investment Manager and, in this capacity, subject to the oversight and supervision of the Investment Manager and consistent with the investment objectives, policies and limitations set forth in the Fund's prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI), may provide research and related services, and discretionary investment management services (including acting as portfolio managers) to the Fund on behalf of the Investment Manager.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with
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the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
Effective November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. Prior to November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent received a monthly account-based service fee based on the number of open accounts. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which receive a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.18 | % | |
Class C | | | 0.18 | | |
Class W | | | 0.19 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.19 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2014, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of
the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class W shares, respectively.
Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $2,573 for Class A shares for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 | | Prior to March 1, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | % | |
Class C | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.84 | | |
Class I | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.74 | | |
Class W | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At October 31, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for principal and/or interest from fixed income securities, Trustees' deferred compensation, foreign currency transactions, non-deductible expenses, derivative investments, and tax straddles. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 389,270 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain | | | (384,065 | ) | |
Paid-in capital | | | (5,205 | ) | |
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 888,657 | | | $ | 1,108,866 | | |
Total | | $ | 888,657 | | | $ | 1,108,866 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 1,333,928 | | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | 988,464 | | |
Net unrealized depreciation | | | (1,894,271 | ) | |
At October 31, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $75,350,683 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 594,207 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (2,488,478 | ) | |
Net unrealized depreciation | | | (1,894,271 | ) | |
For the year ended October 31, 2014, $356,702 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations and certain derivatives, if any, aggregated to $61,035,945 and $45,897,832, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2014, of which $560,219 and $560,284, respectively, were U.S. government securities. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Payments by Affiliates
During the year ended October 31, 2014, the Investment Manager reimbursed the Fund $18,180 for a loss on a trading error.
Note 7. Affiliated Money Market Fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends — affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
Note 8. Shareholder Concentration
At October 31, 2014, affiliated shareholders of record owned 98.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 9. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Effective December 9, 2014, the Fund extended its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan. The credit facility agreement, as amended, permits collective borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended October 31, 2014.
Note 10. Significant Risks
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by
governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Foreign Securities and Emerging Market Countries Risk
Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.
Non-Diversification Risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.
Note 11. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below and in Notes 3 and 9 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
The Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved a Plan of Liquidation and Termination (the Plan) pursuant to which the Fund will be liquidated and terminated. Under the terms of the Plan, it is anticipated that the liquidation of the Fund will occur in the first quarter of 2015.
Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these
proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust I and the Shareholders of
Columbia International Bond Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia International Bond Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I) at October 31, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Note 11 to the financial statements, the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved a plan to liquidate and terminate the Fund. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this planned liquidation.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 22, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Capital Gain Dividend | | $ | 1,037,887 | | |
Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period.
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The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and birth years of the Trustees and Officers of the Funds in Columbia Funds Series Trust I, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in Columbia Funds Series Trust I.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Douglas A. Hacker (Born 1955) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) and Chairman of the Board (since 2014) | | Independent business executive since May 2006; Executive Vice President — Strategy of United Airlines from December 2002 to May 2006; President of UAL Loyalty Services (airline marketing company) from September 2001 to December 2002; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines from July 1999 to September 2001. Oversees 56; Spartan Stores, Inc. (food distributor); Nash Finch Company (food distributor) from 2005 to 2013; Aircastle Limited (aircraft leasing); and SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (container leasing) from 2010 to 2013 | |
Janet Langford Kelly (Born 1957) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ConocoPhillips (integrated energy company) since September 2007; Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Legal Services, ConocoPhillips from August 2006 to August 2007; Partner, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP (law firm) from March 2005 to July 2006; Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University from September 2004 to June 2006; Director, UAL Corporation (airline) from February 2006 to July 2006; Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Kmart Holding Corporation (consumer goods) from September 2003 to March 2004. Oversees 56; None | |
Nancy T. Lukitsh (Born 1956) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Marketing, Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment adviser) from 1997 to 2010; Chair, Wellington Management Investment Portfolios (commingled non-U.S. investment pools) from 2007 to 2010; Director, Wellington Trust Company, NA and other Wellington affiliates from 1997 to 2010. Oversees 56; None | |
William E. Mayer (Born 1940) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1994) | | Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners (private equity) since February 1999; Dean and Professor, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland from 1992 to 1996. Oversees 56; DynaVox Inc. (speech creation); Lee Enterprises (print media); WR Hambrecht + Co. (financial service provider) from 2000 to 2012; BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (investment company); Premier, Inc. (healthcare) | |
David M. Moffett (Born 1952) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Retired. Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, from 2008 to 2009; Senior Adviser, Global Financial Services Group, Carlyle Group, Inc., from 2007 to 2008; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp, from 1993 to 2007. Oversees 56; CIT Group Inc. (commercial and consumer finance); eBay Inc. (online trading community); MBIA Inc. (financial service provider); E.W. Scripps Co. (print and television media), Building Materials Holding Corp. (building materials and construction services); Genworth Financial, Inc. (financial and insurance products and services); and University of Oklahoma Foundation | |
Charles R. Nelson (Born 1942) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1981) | | Retired. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, since 2011; Professor of Economics, University of Washington from 1976 to 2011; Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Political Economy, University of Washington from 1993 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Statistics, University of Washington from 1980 to 2011; Associate Editor, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking from September 1993 to 2008; consultant on econometric and statistical matters. Oversees 56; None | |
John J. Neuhauser (Born 1943) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1984) | | President, Saint Michael's College, since August 2007; Director or Trustee of several non-profit organizations, including Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc.; Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculties, Boston College from August 1999 to October 2005; University Professor, Boston College from November 2005 to August 2007. Oversees 56; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (closed-end funds) | |
Patrick J. Simpson (Born 1944) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2000) | | Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (law firm). Oversees 56; None | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Anne-Lee Verville (Born 1945) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1998) | | Retired. General Manager — Global Education Industry from 1994 to 1997, President — Application Systems Division from 1991 to 1994, Chief Financial Officer — US Marketing & Services from 1988 to 1991, and Chief Information Officer from 1987 to 1988, IBM Corporation (computer and technology). Oversees 56; Enesco Group, Inc. (producer of giftware and home and garden decor products) from 2001 to 2006 | |
Interested Trustee
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
William F. Truscott (Born 1960) 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Trustee (since 2012) | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, from May 2010 to September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006 to August 2012; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014, Oversees 188; Chairman of the Board, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010, Director, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010; Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to January 2013 | |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from December 2004 to April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds from June 2008 to January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003. | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from September 2004 to April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002. | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006. | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010. | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2006 to April 2010. | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously, Chief Counsel from January 2010 to January 2013, and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated from July 2008 to November 2008. | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; previously, Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 to April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services from 2006 to 2009. | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. from 1998 to April 2010. | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since January 2010 (previously, Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from 2004 to January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007. | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. from May 2012 to October 2014; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from 2004 to April 2010; and Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from 2007 to April 2010. | |
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement
On June 11, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees") unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "Investment Manager") with respect to Columbia International Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Trust. As detailed below, the Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the "Committee") and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager before determining to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Advisory Agreement, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 4, 2014, April 30, 2014 and June 10, 2014 and at Board meetings held on April 30, 2014 and June 11, 2014. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Funds and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected Fund portfolio managers and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 10, 2014, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 11, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel, or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:
• Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;
• Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;
• The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through February 28, 2015, so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed an annual rate of 1.09% for Class A, 1.84% for Class C, 0.71% for Class I, 1.09% for Class W and 0.84% for Class Z;
• The terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement;
• The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement, the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement;
• Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;
• Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;
• Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;
• Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and
• The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Advisory Agreement
The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.
The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Administrative Services Agreement, including the Investment Manager's ability to coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance
The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons. Although the Fund's performance lagged that of a relevant peer group for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Committee and the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant continuation of the Fund's Advisory Agreement. Those factors included one or more of the following: (i) that the Fund's performance, although lagging in certain recent periods, was stronger over the longer term; (ii) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund's investment strategy and policies and that the Fund was performing within a reasonable range of expectations, given those investment decisions, market conditions and the Fund's investment strategy; (iii) that the Fund's performance was competitive when compared to other relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (iv) that the Investment Manager had taken or was taking steps designed to help improve the Fund's investment performance, including, but not limited to, replacing portfolio managers, enhancing the resources supporting the portfolio managers, or modifying investment strategies.
The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2013, the Fund's performance was in the 78th, 69th and 69th percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.
The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses
The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are ranked in the first and fourth quintiles, respectively, (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.
The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. In evaluating these considerations, the Committee and the Board took note of the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to other clients, including fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate account clients with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund.
The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2013 to profitability levels realized in 2012. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale
The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.
In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Other Benefits to the Investment Manager
The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.
Conclusion
The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Columbia International Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
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This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate
Muni Bond Fund
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value

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It starts with carefully selected, specialized investment teams. While each team brings a diverse and innovative range of skills, all are grounded by a common set of core beliefs. All possess a solid conviction in the power of proprietary, bottom-up research. All look not only at generating returns, but also at the likely consistency of those returns and the risks required to achieve them. And while our culture encourages teams to operate independently and question established thinking, a rigorous investment oversight process ensures that each team stays true to its clearly articulated investment process. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and the way we reach them matters just as much.
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Dear Shareholders,
The U.S. Economy Gained Momentum
The U.S. economy picked up momentum throughout the third quarter of 2014 with improvements in every sector. Second-quarter gross domestic product growth was revised upward to 4.6%, with expectations that third-quarter growth would also be above trend. American companies added more than 200,000 new jobs monthly, driving unemployment below 6% for the first time since 2008. Consumer spending got a boost as both income and savings rose, and confidence hit a post-recession high. After a weak start to the year, corporate profits rebounded, indicating that business remains in good shape. Rising profits led to higher capital spending. The housing market recovery remained on track, as home sales and prices trended higher, and inventories declined. Manufacturing remained a lynchpin of the economy's expansion. Even so, performance fell short of expectations at the end of the period.
Despite Momentum, Markets Remained Stagnant
The financial markets produced lackluster results, despite good economic news and the Federal Reserve's reassurance that it intended to keep short-term interest rates low for another year. A surge in global tensions and concerns that equity valuations have risen sharply put a damper on investor enthusiasm. The S&P 500 Index inched ahead 1.13%, buoyed by its concentration in large-cap stocks with a defensive edge. Traditional fixed-income sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, mortgages and securitized bonds, eked out returns of less than 1% for the quarter. Investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds lost some ground, although fundamentals for both groups remained solid. Convertible securities and U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities pulled up the rear.
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Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 13 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 15 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 16 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 18 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 24 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 30 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 31 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 32 | | |
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 35 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 39 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 4.65% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 5.00%.
> The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which is national in scope, returned 6.05% for the same time period.
> The Fund's shortfall relative to the benchmark was generally the result of its duration positioning.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 12/09/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.65 | | | | 3.86 | | | | 3.53 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 1.28 | | | | 3.17 | | | | 3.03 | | |
Class B | | 12/09/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 3.96 | | | | 3.09 | | | | 2.76 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 0.96 | | | | 3.09 | | | | 2.76 | | |
Class C | | 12/09/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.20 | | | | 3.44 | | | | 3.11 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 3.20 | | | | 3.44 | | | | 3.11 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 5.01 | | | | 4.13 | | | | 3.80 | | |
Class T | | 06/26/00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.85 | | | | 3.98 | | | | 3.64 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -0.13 | | | | 2.97 | | | | 3.14 | | |
Class Z | | 06/14/93 | | | 5.00 | | | | 4.13 | | | | 3.80 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 6.05 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.54 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% (for the six-month, one-year and five-year periods) and 4.75% (for the ten-year period). (Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.) Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. Returns for Class T are shown with and without the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (November 1, 2004 – October 31, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance of a $10,000 investment in Class A shares with sales charge is calculated with an initial sales charge of 4.75%, which was the effective sales charge prior to August 22, 2005.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Paul Fuchs, CFA
Quality Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 5.9 | | |
AA rating | | | 52.5 | | |
A rating | | | 25.4 | | |
BBB rating | | | 12.7 | | |
Non-investment grade | | | 1.5 | | |
Not rated | | | 2.0 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated". Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund's subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate, and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
For the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 4.65% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 5.00%. By comparison, the Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which is a national mix of municipal securities, returned 6.05% for the same time period. Its shortfall relative to the benchmark was generally the result of its duration positioning. Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity. The Fund's duration was shorter than that of the benchmark during the period. The Fund had less exposure than the benchmark to bonds in the 12- to 17-year range, a segment of the municipal market that performed strongly during the period. The Fund's emphasis on bonds rated BBB aided performance.
In July 2014, "AMT-Free" was added to the Fund's name, referencing a policy change that prohibits the Fund from investing in bonds subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax. No such bonds were owned during the period.
Strong Demand and Short Supply Aided Municipal Market
The municipal market ended 2013 under pressure, as the Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced its intention to taper its monthly bond purchases beginning in January 2014. Against this backdrop, yields rose and several major credit events clouded the municipal outlook. However, the environment improved in 2014 as money flowed back into municipal funds and new issue supply decreased. Lower rated and longer maturity municipals were the best performers for the period. Five-year yields dropped by six basis points, while 10-year and 15-year yields declined by 37 and 77 basis points, respectively. (A basis point is 1/100th of one percent.) As a result, the yield curve flattened. The yield curve is a graph of yields of municipal bonds rated AAA, from short to long term. The difference between one- and 15-year yields was 304 basis points at the beginning of the 12-month period and 231 basis points at the end.
Contributors and Detractors
In a year of generally solid results for municipal bonds, the Fund's sector positioning aided results relative to its benchmark. Hospital-related holdings generated solid returns, and we added to hospital names that we liked during the period — generally those in the 12- to 17-year maturity range. Electric revenue bonds were the best performing sector for the Fund, with returns in excess of 7.5%. Education bonds were the largest sector holding and garnered above-benchmark returns. Special tax bonds also made a positive contribution to results. The Fund's yield was in line with the yield of the benchmark.
The Fund's weight in each of the top three rating categories was approximately equal to the benchmark's weights, the result of the generally higher quality of Massachusetts bonds. The Fund had more exposure to bonds rated BBB, which generated solid returns, but lagged the return of the benchmark's holdings that were rated BBB. The Fund also lagged the overall benchmark in its return from state general obligation (GO) bonds, due to the fact that Massachusetts GOs were higher quality and shorter duration than GOs in the benchmark.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Steady Growth for Massachusetts
Strong performance from education, healthcare and the high tech service sector helped the Massachusetts' economy grow at a solid, steady pace over the past year. In contrast to other states in the Northeast, Massachusetts has attracted an expanding labor force and its already highly educated workforce helped account for an unemployment rate that, at 5.8%, is in line with the national average. Personal income is growing faster than the national average, which has translated into soaring real estate prices. We believe that education, healthcare and technology may continue to drive growth over the next several years. Even though financial services and manufacturing play diminishing roles in the Commonwealth's industry mix, growth elsewhere points to a solid outlook. Growth is expected to keep pace with the national average and to exceed growth in the rest of the Northeast.
Looking Ahead
Given the slow but steady improvement in the U.S. economy, we do not, at this time, expect the Fed to materially change its current policy stance until late in 2015. With that in mind, we currently plan to maintain Fund duration at or near the level of the benchmark. We presently see value in the seven- to 10-year maturity range and also at the far end of the Fund's target maturity range, which is 17 to 20 years. We believe that security selection, backed by rigorous credit analysis, will be the key to performance going forward. We plan to analyze the potential for changes in tax or revenue policies in light of the November election results and to monitor hospital-related holdings in light of changes, rules and regulations tied to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Investment Risks
Fixed-income securities present issuer default risk. The Fund invests substantially in municipal securities and will be affected by tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes, as well as changes impacting a state's financial, economic or other conditions. A relatively small number of tax-exempt issuers may necessitate the Fund investing more heavily in a single issuer and, therefore, be more exposed to the risk of loss than a fund that invests more broadly. The value of the Fund's portfolio may be more volatile than a more geographically diversified fund. Prepayment and extension risk exists as a loan, bond or other investment may be called, prepaid or redeemed before maturity and that similar yielding investments may not be available for purchase. A rise in interest rates may result in a price decline of fixed-income (debt) instruments held by the fund, negatively affecting its performance and NAV. Falling rates may result in the fund investing in lower yielding debt instruments, lowering the fund's income and yield. Debt instruments with longer maturity and duration have greater sensitivity to interest rate changes. Interest rates can change due to local government and banking regulation changes. Non-investment-grade (high-yield or junk) securities present greater price volatility and more risk to principal and income than higher rated securities. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Federal and state tax rules apply to capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales. Income may be subject to state or local taxes. Liquidity risk is associated with the difficulty of selling underlying investments at a desirable time or price. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
May 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,023.50 | | | | 1,021.12 | | | | 4.13 | | | | 4.13 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.50 | | | | 1,017.34 | | | | 7.94 | | | | 7.93 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.20 | | | | 1,018.85 | | | | 6.42 | | | | 6.41 | | | | 1.26 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,025.70 | | | | 1,022.38 | | | | 2.86 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Class T | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.90 | | | | 1,021.63 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,025.70 | | | | 1,022.38 | | | | 2.86 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 98.5%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Airport 3.1% | |
Massachusetts Port Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Passenger Facility Charge Series 2007D (AGM) 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,344,430 | | |
Series 2014C 07/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 2,239,454 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2005C (AMBAC) 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,609,585 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,193,469 | | |
Assisted Living 0.6% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds 1st Mortgage-VOA Concord Series 2007 11/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 320,000 | | | | 332,448 | | |
11/01/27 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,504,125 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 1,836,573 | | |
Higher Education 19.3% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Boston College Series 2007P 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,260,000 | | | | 3,633,139 | | |
Brandeis University Series 2010O-2 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,764,650 | | |
Emerson College Series 2006A 01/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 870,000 | | | | 938,930 | | |
01/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,698,075 | | |
01/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,076,550 | | |
Massachusetts College-Pharmacy & Allied Health Series 2013 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 675,000 | | | | 797,668 | | |
Merrimack College Series 2012A 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,144,585 | | |
Mount Holyoke College Series 2008 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,285,000 | | | | 1,454,890 | | |
Simmons College Series 2013J 10/01/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 577,380 | | |
10/01/25 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 450,000 | | | | 527,346 | | |
Wheelock College Series 2007C 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 740,000 | | | | 802,123 | | |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Series 2007 (NPFGC) 09/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,710,000 | | | | 1,886,284 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Berklee College of Music Series 2007A 10/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,440,000 | | | | 2,671,971 | | |
Boston College Series 2008M-1 06/01/24 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,754,200 | | |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Series 2002K 07/01/17 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 2,275,000 | | | | 2,565,813 | | |
07/01/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,265,920 | | |
Series 2004M 07/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 610,000 | | | | 725,760 | | |
Northeastern University Series 2008T-1 10/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,996,295 | | |
Series 2008T-2 10/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,045,000 | | | | 4,605,111 | | |
Simmons College Series 2009I 10/01/18 | | | 6.750 | % | | | 1,365,000 | | | | 1,623,367 | | |
Suffolk University Series 2009A 07/01/24 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,477,895 | | |
Tufts University Series 2002J 08/15/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,635,015 | | |
Series 2008 08/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,145,000 | | | | 1,283,201 | | |
Massachusetts State College Building Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 05/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,532,470 | | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2008-2 (AGM) 05/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,510,000 | | | | 1,702,208 | | |
Senior Series 2009-1 05/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,731,200 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 56,872,046 | | |
Hospital 13.1% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Berkshire Health System Series 2012G 10/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,333,632 | | |
Boston Medical Center Series 2012C 07/01/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,695,000 | | | | 4,058,551 | | |
Children's Hospital Series 2014P 10/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,414,668 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Milford Regional Medical Center Series 2014F 07/15/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 315,000 | | | | 336,811 | | |
Southcoast Health System Obligation Group Series 2013 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,219,617 | | |
UMASS Memorial Health Care Obligation Series 2011H 07/01/26 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,126,220 | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency(a) Revenue Bonds Baystate Medical Center Series 2014N 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,144,130 | | |
07/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,680,495 | | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Caregroup, Inc. Series 1998B-2 (NPFGC) 02/01/27 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 1,585,000 | | | | 1,782,856 | | |
Series 2004D (NPFGC) 07/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,133,050 | | |
Series 2008E-2 07/01/19 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 4,675,000 | | | | 5,317,812 | | |
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Series 2010C 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,544,728 | | |
Milford Regional Medical Center Series 2007E 07/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,134,042 | | |
07/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,567,380 | | |
Milton Hospital Series 2005D 07/01/30 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,150,000 | | | | 2,163,846 | | |
Partners Healthcare Series 2010J-2 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,762,200 | | |
Partners Healthcare System Series 2005F 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,062,080 | | |
Series 2007G 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,575,000 | | | | 2,860,413 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 38,642,531 | | |
Human Service Provider 0.5% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Evergreen Center, Inc. Series 2005 01/01/20 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,360,271 | | |
Joint Power Authority 4.3% | |
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2010-1 07/01/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,785,000 | | | | 4,165,847 | | |
07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,171,600 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Massachusetts Clean Energy Cooperative Corp. Revenue Bonds Municipal Lighting Plant Cooperative Series 2013 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,720,000 | | | | 3,218,929 | | |
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. Revenue Bonds Project No. 6 Series 2011 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,760,000 | | | | 3,210,018 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 12,766,394 | | |
Local General Obligation 1.4% | |
City of Fall River Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds State Qualified Series 2012 03/01/21 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 335,000 | | | | 379,944 | | |
City of Lawrence Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds State Qualified Series 2006 (AGM) 02/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,640,985 | | |
City of Springfield Limited General Obligation Bonds State Qualified Municipal Purpose Loan Series 2007 (AGM) 08/01/21 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,152,100 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,173,029 | | |
Municipal Power 0.3% | |
Guam Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A (AGM)(b) 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 630,000 | | | | 746,701 | | |
Other Bond Issue 3.1% | |
Boston Housing Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2008 (AGM) 04/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,135,000 | | | | 2,367,502 | | |
04/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,865,000 | | | | 2,029,213 | | |
04/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,260,000 | | | | 3,534,427 | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Broad Institute Series 2011A 04/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,194,980 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,126,122 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Pool/Bond Bank 3.0% | |
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (The) Refunding Revenue Bonds Pool Program Series 2006 08/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,651,330 | | |
Revenue Bonds Pool Program Series 2005-11 08/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,465,000 | | | | 5,322,771 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 8,974,101 | | |
Prep School 1.9% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Foxborough Regional Charter School Series 2010A 07/01/30 | | | 6.375 | % | | | 2,955,000 | | | | 3,263,384 | | |
Noble & Greenough School Series 2011 04/01/21 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,692,375 | | |
Park School Series 2012 09/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 150,000 | | | | 174,622 | | |
09/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 330,000 | | | | 386,562 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,516,943 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 7.5% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency(c) Prerefunded 05/01/19 Revenue Bonds Dominion Energy Brayton 1 Series 2009 12/01/42 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 3,460,000 | | | | 4,171,895 | | |
Prerefunded 09/01/16 Revenue Bonds Dominion Energy Brayton Series 2010A 12/01/41 | | | 2.250 | % | | | 2,260,000 | | | | 2,335,823 | | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority Prerefunded 08/15/15 Revenue Bonds Series 2005A (AGM) 08/15/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,190,800 | | |
Massachusetts State College Building Authority Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation Senior Series 1999A Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(d) 05/01/28 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 2,799,840 | | |
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (The) Prerefunded 08/01/19 Revenue Bonds State Revolving Fund Series 2009-14 08/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 3,652,172 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds General Series 1998B Escrowed to Maturity (AGM/TCRS) 08/01/15 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,065,949 | | |
Revenue Bonds General Series 2002J Escrowed to Maturity (AGM/TCRS) 08/01/15 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,557,120 | | |
Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005BB Escrowed to Maturity (AGM)(b) 07/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,335,139 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 22,108,738 | | |
Retirement Communities 0.4% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds 1st Mortgage-Orchard Cove Series 2007 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 650,000 | | | | 692,400 | | |
10/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 515,000 | | | | 544,432 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 1,236,832 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 10.1% | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Revenue Bonds Series 2004 (NPFGC) 01/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 867,120 | | |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2003A 07/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,125,380 | | |
07/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 625,000 | | | | 743,288 | | |
Senior Series 2004C 07/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,159,290 | | |
Senior Series 2005B (NPFGC) 07/01/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,890,000 | | | | 3,685,906 | | |
Senior Series 2006A 07/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 4,345,565 | | |
Senior Series 2008B 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 910,000 | | | | 1,122,166 | | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2011B 10/15/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,772,680 | | |
Series 2007A (AMBAC) 08/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,607,800 | | |
Territory of Guam Revenue Bonds Series 2011A(b) 01/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 950,000 | | | | 1,036,440 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority(b) Refunding Revenue Bonds Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Series 2012A 10/01/22 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,106,120 | | |
Revenue Bonds Matching Fund Loan Notes-Senior Lien Series 2010A 10/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,755,000 | | | | 3,054,772 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 29,626,527 | | |
Special Property Tax 1.6% | |
Metropolitan Boston Transit Parking Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2011 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,210,000 | | | | 3,796,146 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 775,000 | | | | 903,906 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,700,052 | | |
State Appropriated 0.9% | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Visual & Performing Arts Project Series 2000 08/01/17 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 540,000 | | | | 615,022 | | |
08/01/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 2,075,325 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,690,347 | | |
State General Obligation 15.3% | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Limited General Obligation Bonds Consolidated Loan Series 2002D (AMBAC/TCRS/BNY) 08/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 4,095,560 | | |
Series 2008A 08/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,160,620 | | |
Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2003D 10/01/17 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,708,000 | | |
Series 2003D (AMBAC) 10/01/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 6,034,050 | | |
Series 2003D (NPFGC) 10/01/20 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,073,650 | | |
Series 2004B 08/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,634,650 | | |
Series 2006B (AGM) 09/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,971,960 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2003D (AGM) 10/01/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 4,223,835 | | |
Series 2004C (AMBAC) 12/01/24 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 6,451,100 | | |
Series 2004C (NPFGC) 12/01/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,795,000 | | | | 4,602,918 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 44,956,343 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Student Loan 2.7% | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Issue I Series 2010A 01/01/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,625,000 | | | | 5,298,261 | | |
Series 2009I 01/01/18 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 2,530,000 | | | | 2,688,125 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 7,986,386 | | |
Transportation 0.3% | |
Woods Hole Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Steamship Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2004B 03/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 975,000 | | | | 990,347 | | |
Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 1.8% | |
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2010B 01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,180,000 | | | | 2,489,102 | | |
01/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,659,560 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,148,662 | | |
Water & Sewer 7.3% | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds General Series 2005A (NPFGC/TCRS) 08/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,770,580 | | |
Series 2007B (AGM/TCRS) 08/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 6,923,180 | | |
Series 2012B 08/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,894,200 | | |
Revenue Bonds General Series 2002J (AGM/TCRS) 08/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,161,300 | | |
Springfield Water & Sewer Commission Refunding Revenue Bonds General Series 2012C 07/15/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 365,000 | | | | 444,008 | | |
Series 2014C 07/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 260,000 | | | | 320,668 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 21,513,936 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $264,610,248) | | | | | | | 290,166,350 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Money Market Funds 0.3%
| | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund, 0.000%(e) | | | | | 1,027,254 | | | | 1,027,254 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $1,027,254) | | | | | | | | | | | 1,027,254 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $265,637,502) | | | | | | | | | | | 291,193,604 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | | | | | | | 3,492,749 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | 294,686,353 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(b) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $8,279,172 or 2.81% of net assets.
(c) Variable rate security.
(d) Zero coupon bond.
(e) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
BNY Bank of New York
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
TCRS Transferable Custodial Receipts
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 290,166,350 | | | | — | | | | 290,166,350 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 290,166,350 | | | | — | | | | 290,166,350 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,027,254 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,027,254 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 1,027,254 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,027,254 | | |
Total | | | 1,027,254 | | | | 290,166,350 | | | | — | | | | 291,193,604 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $265,637,502) | | $ | 291,193,604 | | |
Cash | | | 1,024,919 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 2,612,575 | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 297,971 | | |
Interest | | | 3,374,367 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 1,137 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 2,418 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 44,140 | | |
Total assets | | | 298,551,131 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | | | 2,826,010 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 117,335 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 789,707 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 3,231 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 441 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 51,903 | | |
Administration fees | | | 559 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 15 | | |
Other expenses | | | 31,437 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 44,140 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 3,864,778 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 294,686,353 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 269,512,118 | | |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | | | (27,044 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (354,823 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 25,556,102 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 294,686,353 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 22,539,686 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,046,276 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.01 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.38 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,213 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 927 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.02 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,366,069 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 941,114 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.01 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 122,194 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 11,101 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.01 | | |
Class T | |
Net assets | | $ | 21,344,563 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,937,514 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.02 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.57 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 240,303,628 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 21,813,188 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.02 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25% for Class A and 4.75% for Class T.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 163 | | |
Interest | | | 11,445,872 | | |
Total income | | | 11,446,035 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,203,390 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 55,974 | | |
Class B | | | 62 | | |
Class C | | | 108,439 | | |
Class T | | | 32,712 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 42,559 | | |
Class B | | | 12 | | |
Class C | | | 20,618 | | |
Class R4 | | | 170 | | |
Class T | | | 41,459 | | |
Class Z | | | 467,128 | | |
Administration fees | | | 208,051 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 28,336 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,776 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 31,461 | | |
Registration fees | | | 49,227 | | |
Professional fees | | | 33,135 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 154 | | |
Other | | | 9,938 | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,335,601 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (453,509 | ) | |
Fees waived by Distributor — Class C | | | (34,367 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (160 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,847,565 | | |
Net investment income | | | 9,598,470 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | 566,030 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 566,030 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 4,143,941 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 4,143,941 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 4,709,971 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 14,308,441 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 9,598,470 | | | $ | 10,788,737 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 566,030 | | | | (920,854 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 4,143,941 | | | | (15,498,721 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 14,308,441 | | | | (5,630,838 | ) | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (669,698 | ) | | | (861,094 | ) | |
Class B | | | (137 | ) | | | (885 | ) | |
Class C | | | (277,794 | ) | | | (301,560 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (2,911 | ) | | | (971 | ) | |
Class T | | | (674,951 | ) | | | (772,676 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (7,967,121 | ) | | | (8,844,907 | ) | |
Net realized gains | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (20,015 | ) | |
Class B | | | — | | | | (52 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (7,543 | ) | |
Class T | | | — | | | | (18,418 | ) | |
Class Z | | | — | | | | (189,557 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (9,592,612 | ) | | | (11,017,678 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (27,789,400 | ) | | | (45,286,824 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (23,073,571 | ) | | | (61,935,340 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 317,759,924 | | | | 379,695,264 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 294,686,353 | | | $ | 317,759,924 | | |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | | $ | (27,044 | ) | | $ | (32,902 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 572,875 | | | | 6,239,883 | | | | 740,966 | | | | 8,279,822 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 53,081 | | | | 579,080 | | | | 58,311 | | | | 644,552 | | |
Redemptions | | | (950,488 | ) | | | (10,302,589 | ) | | | (1,285,182 | ) | | | (14,119,884 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (324,532 | ) | | | (3,483,626 | ) | | | (485,905 | ) | | | (5,195,510 | ) | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 915 | | | | 10,000 | | | | 44 | | | | 493 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 12 | | | | 137 | | | | 34 | | | | 378 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (135 | ) | | | (1,477 | ) | | | (8,698 | ) | | | (96,556 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 792 | | | | 8,660 | | | | (8,620 | ) | | | (95,685 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 130,319 | | | | 1,417,391 | | | | 259,514 | | | | 2,907,720 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 18,223 | | | | 198,761 | | | | 18,720 | | | | 206,855 | | |
Redemptions | | | (244,790 | ) | | | (2,666,471 | ) | | | (296,366 | ) | | | (3,250,413 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (96,248 | ) | | | (1,050,319 | ) | | | (18,132 | ) | | | (135,838 | ) | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 5,289 | | | | 57,600 | | | | 5,490 | | | | 61,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 245 | | | | 2,681 | | | | 86 | | | | 930 | | |
Redemptions | | | (9 | ) | | | (96 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 5,525 | | | | 60,185 | | | | 5,576 | | | | 62,430 | | |
Class T shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 24,513 | | | | 267,348 | | | | 23,869 | | | | 262,719 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 29,674 | | | | 323,741 | | | | 31,104 | | | | 344,145 | | |
Redemptions | | | (250,388 | ) | | | (2,718,871 | ) | | | (567,006 | ) | | | (6,285,793 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (196,201 | ) | | | (2,127,782 | ) | | | (512,033 | ) | | | (5,678,929 | ) | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,718,530 | | | | 18,733,438 | | | | 2,503,155 | | | | 28,010,518 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 27,321 | | | | 298,216 | | | | 29,416 | | | | 325,449 | | |
Redemptions | | | (3,697,484 | ) | | | (40,228,172 | ) | | | (5,678,660 | ) | | | (62,579,259 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (1,951,633 | ) | | | (21,196,518 | ) | | | (3,146,089 | ) | | | (34,243,292 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (2,562,297 | ) | | | (27,789,400 | ) | | | (4,165,203 | ) | | | (45,286,824 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.34 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.68 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | |
Total return | | | 4.65 | % | | | (1.58 | %) | | | 6.69 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | 6.51 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.91 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 0.81 | %(d) | | | 0.79 | %(d) | | | 0.75 | %(d) | | | 0.77 | %(d) | | | 0.80 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.99 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.12 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 22,540 | | | $ | 25,699 | | | $ | 32,398 | | | $ | 29,849 | | | $ | 30,998 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.34 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.60 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.02 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | |
Total return | | | 3.96 | % | | | (2.37 | %) | | | 5.89 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 5.72 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 1.56 | %(d) | | | 1.53 | %(d) | | | 1.50 | %(d) | | | 1.53 | %(d) | | | 1.55 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.42 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 145 | | | $ | 1,008 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.34 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.64 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | |
Total return | | | 4.20 | % | | | (1.97 | %) | | | 6.27 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 6.09 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 1.24 | %(d) | | | 1.19 | %(d) | | | 1.15 | %(d) | | | 1.17 | %(d) | | | 1.20 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.56 | % | | | 2.46 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.75 | % | | | 2.75 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 10,366 | | | $ | 11,244 | | | $ | 11,970 | | | $ | 9,931 | | | $ | 10,452 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 11.19 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.21 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | 10.83 | | |
Total return | | | 5.01 | % | | | (1.32 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.68 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | %(e) | | | 0.56 | %(c)(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.26 | % | | | 3.19 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 122 | | | $ | 60 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 7 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class T | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.35 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.34 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.69 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.02 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | |
Total return | | | 4.85 | % | | | (1.48 | %) | | | 6.80 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | 6.62 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.81 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 0.71 | %(d) | | | 0.69 | %(d) | | | 0.65 | %(d) | | | 0.67 | %(d) | | | 0.70 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.10 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 3.25 | % | | | 3.26 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 21,345 | | | $ | 23,131 | | | $ | 30,008 | | | $ | 34,952 | | | $ | 39,300 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.34 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.02 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.95 | | |
Total return | | | 5.00 | % | | | (1.33 | %) | | | 6.96 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | 6.77 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(c) | | | 0.56 | %(d) | | | 0.54 | %(d) | | | 0.50 | %(d) | | | 0.52 | %(d) | | | 0.55 | %(d) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.24 | % | | | 3.10 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 3.40 | % | | | 3.41 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 240,304 | | | $ | 257,624 | | | $ | 305,220 | | | $ | 284,128 | | | $ | 286,196 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 9 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly known as Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund) (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Effective July 7, 2014, Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund was renamed Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4, Class T and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to investors who received (and who have continuously held) Class T shares in connection with previous fund reorganizations.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value.
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Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Delayed Delivery Securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines
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from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
Effective November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. Prior to November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent received a monthly account-based service fee based on the number of open accounts. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which receive a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for
services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.19 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.19 | | |
Class C | | | 0.19 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.19 | | |
Class T | | | 0.19 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.19 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $160.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares, only.
Effective March 1, 2014, the Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C
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shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time. Prior to March 1, 2014, the Distributor voluntarily waived a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee did not exceed 0.40% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
Shareholder Services Fees
The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.25% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.25% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. The effective shareholder services fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $23,131 for Class A, $107 for Class C, and $23 for Class T shares for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | Fee Rates Contractual through February 28, 2015 | |
Class A | | | 0.81 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.56 | | |
Class T | | | 0.71 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.56 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and
expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Class C distribution fees waived by the Distributor, as discussed above, are in addition to the waiver/reimbursement commitment under the agreement.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At October 31, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, Trustees' deferred compensation, distributions and principal and/or interest of fixed income securities. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications.
The Fund did not have any permanent differences; therefore, no reclassifications were made to the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 6,544 | | | $ | 4,241 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 9,586,068 | | | | 10,807,963 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | — | | | | 205,474 | | |
Total | | $ | 9,592,612 | | | $ | 11,017,678 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax exempt income | | $ | 780,563 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (354,824 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 25,582,343 | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $265,611,261 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 25,639,110 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (56,767 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 25,582,343 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at October 31, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
No expiration — short-term | | | 354,824 | | |
For the year ended October 31, 2014, $566,030 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations and certain derivatives, if any, aggregated to $9,880,561 and $35,728,189, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2014. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At October 31, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 82.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as
amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Effective December 9, 2014, the Fund extended its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan. The credit facility agreement, as amended, permits collective borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended October 31, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may
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adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Non-Diversification Risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Notes 3 and Note 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties
ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust I and the Shareholders of
Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund
(formerly Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund)
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (formerly Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund) (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I) at October 31, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 22, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 99.93 | % | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income distributed during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and birth years of the Trustees and Officers of the Funds in Columbia Funds Series Trust I, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in Columbia Funds Series Trust I.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Douglas A. Hacker (Born 1955) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) and Chairman of the Board (since 2014) | | Independent business executive since May 2006; Executive Vice President — Strategy of United Airlines from December 2002 to May 2006; President of UAL Loyalty Services (airline marketing company) from September 2001 to December 2002; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines from July 1999 to September 2001. Oversees 56; Spartan Stores, Inc. (food distributor); Nash Finch Company (food distributor) from 2005 to 2013; Aircastle Limited (aircraft leasing); and SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (container leasing) from 2010 to 2013 | |
Janet Langford Kelly (Born 1957) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ConocoPhillips (integrated energy company) since September 2007; Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Legal Services, ConocoPhillips from August 2006 to August 2007; Partner, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP (law firm) from March 2005 to July 2006; Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University from September 2004 to June 2006; Director, UAL Corporation (airline) from February 2006 to July 2006; Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Kmart Holding Corporation (consumer goods) from September 2003 to March 2004. Oversees 56; None | |
Nancy T. Lukitsh (Born 1956) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Marketing, Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment adviser) from 1997 to 2010; Chair, Wellington Management Investment Portfolios (commingled non-U.S. investment pools) from 2007 to 2010; Director, Wellington Trust Company, NA and other Wellington affiliates from 1997 to 2010. Oversees 56; None | |
William E. Mayer (Born 1940) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1994) | | Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners (private equity) since February 1999; Dean and Professor, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland from 1992 to 1996. Oversees 56; DynaVox Inc. (speech creation); Lee Enterprises (print media); WR Hambrecht + Co. (financial service provider) from 2000 to 2012; BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (investment company); Premier, Inc. (healthcare) | |
David M. Moffett (Born 1952) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Retired. Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, from 2008 to 2009; Senior Adviser, Global Financial Services Group, Carlyle Group, Inc., from 2007 to 2008; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp, from 1993 to 2007. Oversees 56; CIT Group Inc. (commercial and consumer finance); eBay Inc. (online trading community); MBIA Inc. (financial service provider); E.W. Scripps Co. (print and television media), Building Materials Holding Corp. (building materials and construction services); Genworth Financial, Inc. (financial and insurance products and services); and University of Oklahoma Foundation | |
Charles R. Nelson (Born 1942) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1981) | | Retired. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, since 2011; Professor of Economics, University of Washington from 1976 to 2011; Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Political Economy, University of Washington from 1993 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Statistics, University of Washington from 1980 to 2011; Associate Editor, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking from September 1993 to 2008; consultant on econometric and statistical matters. Oversees 56; None | |
John J. Neuhauser (Born 1943) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1984) | | President, Saint Michael's College, since August 2007; Director or Trustee of several non-profit organizations, including Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc.; Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculties, Boston College from August 1999 to October 2005; University Professor, Boston College from November 2005 to August 2007. Oversees 56; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (closed-end funds) | |
Patrick J. Simpson (Born 1944) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2000) | | Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (law firm). Oversees 56; None | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Anne-Lee Verville (Born 1945) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1998) | | Retired. General Manager — Global Education Industry from 1994 to 1997, President — Application Systems Division from 1991 to 1994, Chief Financial Officer — US Marketing & Services from 1988 to 1991, and Chief Information Officer from 1987 to 1988, IBM Corporation (computer and technology). Oversees 56; Enesco Group, Inc. (producer of giftware and home and garden decor products) from 2001 to 2006 | |
Interested Trustee
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
William F. Truscott (Born 1960) 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Trustee (since 2012) | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, from May 2010 to September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006 to August 2012; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014. Oversees 188; Chairman of the Board, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010; Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to January 2013 | |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from December 2004 to April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds from June 2008 to January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003. | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from September 2004 to April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002. | |
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Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006. | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010. | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2006 to April 2010. | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously, Chief Counsel from January 2010 to January 2013, and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated from July 2008 to November 2008. | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; previously, Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 to April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services from 2006 to 2009. | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. from 1998 to April 2010. | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since January 2010 (previously, Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from 2004 to January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007. | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. from May 2010 to October 2014; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from 2004 to April 2010; and Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from 2007 to April 2010. | |
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement
On June 11, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees") unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "Investment Manager") with respect to Columbia AMT-Free Massachusetts Intermediate Muni Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Trust. As detailed below, the Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the "Committee") and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager before determining to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Advisory Agreement, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 4, 2014, April 30, 2014 and June 10, 2014 and at Board meetings held on April 30, 2014 and June 11, 2014. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Funds and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected Fund portfolio managers and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 10, 2014, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 11, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel, or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:
• Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;
• Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;
• The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through February 28, 2015 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed the annual rates of 0.81% for Class A, 1.56% for Class B, 1.56% for Class C, 0.56% for Class R4, 0.71% for Class T and 0.56% for Class Z;
• The terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement;
• The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement, the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement;
• Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;
• Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;
• Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;
• Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and
• The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.
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Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Advisory Agreement
The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.
The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Administrative Services Agreement, including the Investment Manager's ability to coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance
The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons. Although the Fund's performance lagged that of a relevant peer group for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Committee and the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant continuation of the Fund's Advisory Agreement. Those factors included one or more of the following: (i) that the Fund's performance, although lagging in certain recent periods, was stronger over the longer term; (ii) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund's investment strategy and policies and that the Fund was performing within a reasonable range of expectations, given those investment decisions, market conditions and the Fund's investment strategy; (iii) that the Fund's performance was competitive when compared to other relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (iv) that the Investment Manager had taken or was taking steps designed to help improve the Fund's investment performance, including, but not limited to, enhancing the resources supporting the portfolio managers, or modifying investment strategies.
The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2013, the Fund's performance was in the sixty-seventh, forty-eighth and fiftieth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.
The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses
The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a
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percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are both ranked in the first quintile (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.
The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. In evaluating these considerations, the Committee and the Board took note of the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to other clients, including fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate account clients with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund.
The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2013 to profitability levels realized in 2012. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale
The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.
In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement (continued)
Other Benefits to the Investment Manager
The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.
Conclusion
The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Dear Shareholders,
The U.S. Economy Gained Momentum
The U.S. economy picked up momentum throughout the third quarter of 2014 with improvements in every sector. Second-quarter gross domestic product growth was revised upward to 4.6%, with expectations that third-quarter growth would also be above trend. American companies added more than 200,000 new jobs monthly, driving unemployment below 6% for the first time since 2008. Consumer spending got a boost as both income and savings rose, and confidence hit a post-recession high. After a weak start to the year, corporate profits rebounded, indicating that business remains in good shape. Rising profits led to higher capital spending. The housing market recovery remained on track, as home sales and prices trended higher, and inventories declined. Manufacturing remained a lynchpin of the economy's expansion. Even so, performance fell short of expectations at the end of the period.
Despite Momentum, Markets Remained Stagnant
The financial markets produced lackluster results, despite good economic news and the Federal Reserve's reassurance that it intended to keep short-term interest rates low for another year. A surge in global tensions and concerns that equity valuations have risen sharply put a damper on investor enthusiasm. The S&P 500 Index inched ahead 1.13%, buoyed by its concentration in large-cap stocks with a defensive edge. Traditional fixed-income sectors, including U.S. Treasuries, mortgages and securitized bonds, eked out returns of less than 1% for the quarter. Investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds lost some ground, although fundamentals for both groups remained solid. Convertible securities and U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities pulled up the rear.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
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Performance Overview | | | 3 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 5 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 7 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 8 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 40 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 42 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 43 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 46 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 56 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 70 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 71 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 72 | | |
Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 75 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 79 | | |
Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia Strategic Income Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 4.64% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014.
> The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which returned 4.14% for the same period.
> During the same 12-month period, the Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index returned 5.77%, the Citigroup Non-U.S. World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged returned -2.88% and the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) — Global returned 7.20%.
> Sector allocation overall contributed positively to the Fund's outperformance, more than offsetting duration positioning, which detracted.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 04/21/77 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.64 | | | | 6.74 | | | | 6.03 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -0.29 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 5.50 | | |
Class B | | 05/15/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 3.85 | | | | 5.91 | | | | 5.22 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -1.04 | | | | 5.59 | | | | 5.22 | | |
Class C | | 07/01/97 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 4.00 | | | | 6.10 | | | | 5.39 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | 3.02 | | | | 6.10 | | | | 5.39 | | |
Class K* | | 03/07/11 | | | 4.83 | | | | 6.81 | | | | 6.06 | | |
Class R* | | 09/27/10 | | | 4.35 | | | | 6.56 | | | | 5.81 | | |
Class R4* | | 11/08/12 | | | 4.98 | | | | 6.83 | | | | 6.07 | | |
Class R5* | | 03/07/11 | | | 4.92 | | | | 7.00 | | | | 6.16 | | |
Class W* | | 09/27/10 | | | 4.67 | | | | 6.74 | | | | 6.03 | | |
Class Y* | | 06/13/13 | | | 5.15 | | | | 6.85 | | | | 6.08 | | |
Class Z | | 01/29/99 | | | 4.97 | | | | 6.99 | | | | 6.27 | | |
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | | | | | | | 4.14 | | | | 4.22 | | | | 4.64 | | |
BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index | | | | | | | 5.77 | | | | 10.17 | | | | 8.03 | | |
Citigroup Non-U.S. World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged (Citigroup Non-U.S. WGBI — Unhedged) | | | | | | | -2.88 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 3.55 | | |
J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index — Global (EMBI Global) | | | | | | | 7.20 | | | | 8.27 | | | | 8.38 | | |
Blended Benchmark | | | | | | | 4.10 | | | | 6.43 | | | | 6.36 | | |
Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index | | | | | | | 4.21 | | | | 4.43 | | | | 4.61 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Performance Overview (continued)
Effective on August 29, 2014, the Fund's Blended Benchmark was replaced with the following three supplemental benchmarks: BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index, Citigroup Non-U.S. World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged and the J.P. Morgan EMBI — Global. Information on the indices will be included for a one-year transition period. After the transition period, we will remove the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index and the Blended Benchmark. Further, the Fund's benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index, was replaced with the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.
The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated below investment grade corporate debt, currently in a coupon paying period, that is publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market.
The Citigroup Non-U.S. World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged is calculated on a market-weighted basis and includes all fixed-rate bonds with a remaining maturity of one year or longer and with amounts outstanding of at least the equivalent of U.S. $25 million, while excluding floating or variable rate bonds.
The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) — Global is based on U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, such as Brady bonds, Eurobonds and loans, and reflects reinvestment of all distributions and changes in market prices.
The Blended Benchmark consists of a 35% weighting of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, a 35% weighting of the Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index, a 15% weighting of the Citigroup Non-U.S. World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged (Citigroup Non U.S. WGBI — Unhedged) and a 15% weighting of the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) — Global.
The Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index tracks the performance of U.S. government and corporate bonds rated investment grade or better, with maturities of at least one year.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (November 1, 2004 – October 31, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Strategic Income Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Effective at the close of business on August 29, 2014, the Fund's principal investment strategies were revised to allow portfolio managers more flexibility to invest across various bond market sectors and across the credit quality spectrum. In connection with these changes, the Fund's blended benchmark was replaced with the following three supplemental benchmarks: Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index, Citigroup Non-U.S. World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged and the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) — Global. Further, the Fund's benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index, was replaced with the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
For the 12-month period that ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 4.64% without sales charge. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which returned 4.14% for the same period. During the same 12-month period, the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index returned 5.77%, the Citigroup Non-U.S. World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged returned -2.88% and the JP Morgan EMBI — Global returned 7.20%. Sector allocation overall contributed positively to the Fund's outperformance, more than offsetting duration positioning, which detracted.
Bond Markets Driven by Global Reach for Yield
Amid an environment of loose monetary policy by major central banks around the world, weak global economic growth and deflationary concerns drove long-term global bond yields lower during the annual period. The U.S. Treasury yield curve flattened, as long-term yields declined and short-term rates rose on expectations for a slight increase in the targeted federal funds rate target.
Sentiment was dominated by the global reach for yield, as investors continued to favor riskier sectors of the bond market to compensate for low rates on sectors with lower risk. This trend particularly benefited corporate credit, as both investment-grade and high-yield issuance ran at both historically high volumes and historically low rates. U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Index, posted a total return of 6.29% for the annual period, while high-yield corporate bonds, as measured by the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index, gained 5.77%. Municipal bonds and emerging market bonds also performed well during the annual period. The Barclays Municipal Bond Index increased 7.82% and the JP Morgan EMBI — Global gained 7.20%. International developed market government bonds, on the other hand, were especially weak, driven in large part by a stronger U.S. dollar. The Citigroup Non-U.S. World Government Bond (All Maturities) Index — Unhedged returned -2.88%.
Sector Allocation Aided Fund Results
Sector allocation overall contributed positively to the Fund's results during the annual period, driven by overweight positions in high-yield bonds, bank loans and emerging market bonds as well as an underweight allocation to bonds in international developed markets. Security selection in the mortgage-backed securities sector helped as well.
The Fund's yield curve positioning also contributed positively to the Fund's relative results, as the Fund was well positioned for the flattening of the yield curve that occurred during the annual period.
Duration Positioning Hampered Performance
Duration positioning negatively impacted the Fund's performance. The Fund maintained a shorter duration than the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index,
Portfolio Management
Colin Lundgren, CFA
Brian Lavin, CFA
Zach Pandl
Gene Tannuzzo, CFA
Portfolio Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | | | 2.3 | | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | | | 4.6 | | |
Common Stocks | | | 0.0 | (a) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 0.0 | (a) | |
Information Technology | | | 0.0 | (a) | |
Materials | | | 0.0 | (a) | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 0.0 | (a) | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 41.7 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations | | | 22.1 | | |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds | | | 3.2 | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 4.9 | | |
Municipal Bonds | | | 0.3 | | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency | | | 4.4 | | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | | | 11.0 | | |
Senior Loans | | | 4.7 | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | 0.8 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.
(a) Rounds to zero.
Quality Breakdown (%) (at October 31, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 8.5 | | |
AA rating | | | 1.6 | | |
A rating | | | 4.4 | | |
BBB rating | | | 20.4 | | |
BB rating | | | 18.9 | | |
B rating | | | 22.9 | | |
CCC rating | | | 7.3 | | |
CC rating | | | 0.0 | (a) | |
Not rated | | | 16.0 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
(a) Rounds to zero.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated". Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate, and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
Investment Risks
Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are affected by interest rates, financial health of issuers/originators, creditworthiness of entities providing credit enhancements and the value of underlying assets. Fixed-income securities present issuer default risk. Non-investment-grade (high-yield or junk) securities present greater price volatility and more risk to principal and income than higher rated securities. A rise in interest rates may result in a price decline of fixed-income securities held by the fund. Falling rates may result in the fund investing in lower yielding securities, lowering the fund's income and yield. Floating rate loans typically present greater risk than other fixed income investments as they are generally subject to legal or contractual resale restrictions, may trade less frequently and experience value impairments during liquidation. Prepayment and extension risk exists as a loan, bond or other investment may be called, prepaid or redeemed before maturity and that similar yielding investments may not be available for purchase. Foreign investments subject the fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social and others within a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. Risks are enhanced for emerging market and sovereign debt issuers. Investing in derivatives is a specialized activity that involves special risks that subject the fund to significant loss potential, including when used as leverage, and may result in greater fluctuation in fund value. Liquidity risk is associated with the difficulty of selling underlying investments at a desirable time or price. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
which hurt the Fund as interest rates declined during the annual period. Duration is a measure of the Fund's sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
The Fund's modestly overweight position in Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) was also a detractor from its relative performance, as the sector was weak during the annual period. Security selection within the emerging market bond sector also detracted.
Derivative Positions in the Fund
The Fund utilized government bond futures and swaps to manage duration and yield curve exposure, credit default swaps to hedge credit exposure, currency forwards for hedging and total return purposes and mortgage TBAs to add exposure to agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS). TBAs, which stands for "to be announced," are mortgage securities bought and sold for future settlement with an agreed upon price, coupon and face value, but without reference to the characteristics of the underlying pool of mortgages until 48 hours before delivery is taken. This feature gives TBA participants immediate exposure to agency MBS without having to value each individual security.
Shifting Market Conditions Drove Portfolio Changes
During the annual period, we reduced the Fund's duration in an effort to protect against rising interest rates. We increasingly believed that the U.S. economy was accelerating at a faster pace than that which the market was giving it credit. We increased the Fund's exposure to non-agency mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities due to improving market fundamentals, declining supply and what we considered to be reasonable valuations. We reduced the Fund's exposure to investment-grade corporate credit. While we believed credit fundamentals remained strong, tighter spreads (narrower yield differentials between corporate bonds and U.S. Treasuries) left little room for further upside in high quality credit, in our view. In terms of yield curve positioning, we shifted the majority of the Fund's short position to further out the curve, as we believed a strengthening U.S. economy could lead to higher long-term rates and a steeper yield curve.
Looking Ahead
At this time, we expect global monetary policy divergence to be a major theme for the fixed-income markets over the next several months. The U.S. and the U.K. appear to be closer to normalizing monetary policy on improving economic fundamentals, while Europe and Japan are in the process of further easing policy. The European Central Bank (ECB) recently affirmed its commitment to expand the size of its balance sheet to early 2012 levels, which implies an increase of about one trillion euros through a combination of bond purchases and long-term loans to banks. Additionally, despite political obstacles, sovereign quantitative easing by the ECB seems to be a distinct possibility. At the same time, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) has increased the size of its own asset purchase program and extended the duration of the assets it will add to its balance sheet. Together, we believe the ECB and BoJ actions ensure that global liquidity will remain abundant even though the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) ended its asset purchase program on schedule in October 2014. While U.S. yields currently remain above those in other developed market economies, the outlooks for economic growth and policy appear to have diverged. As a result, we believe strong economic growth in the U.S. may force the Fed to increase short-term interest rates from the zero lower bound in the not too distant future. At the end of the annual period, the market seemed to anticipate the first rate increase by the Fed to occur between June and September 2015. Together, we believe these factors may well drive an increase in volatility in global rates and currencies in the year ahead, which, in our view, presents attractive investment opportunities for the Fund.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
May 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.00 | | | | 1,019.96 | | | | 5.28 | | | | 5.30 | | | | 1.04 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,010.50 | | | | 1,016.18 | | | | 9.07 | | | | 9.10 | | | | 1.79 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,011.30 | | | | 1,016.69 | | | | 8.57 | | | | 8.59 | | | | 1.69 | | |
Class K | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,015.10 | | | | 1,020.57 | | | | 4.67 | | | | 4.69 | | | | 0.92 | | |
Class R | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,013.00 | | | | 1,018.70 | | | | 6.55 | | | | 6.56 | | | | 1.29 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.50 | | | | 1,021.22 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 0.79 | | |
Class R5 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.40 | | | | 1,021.83 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 0.67 | | |
Class W | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,014.40 | | | | 1,019.96 | | | | 5.28 | | | | 5.30 | | | | 1.04 | | |
Class Y | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.70 | | | | 1,022.03 | | | | 3.20 | | | | 3.21 | | | | 0.63 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,015.80 | | | | 1,021.22 | | | | 4.01 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 0.79 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) 41.8%
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Aerospace & Defense 0.6% | |
ADS Tactical, Inc. Senior Secured(b) 04/01/18 | | | 11.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,507,000 | | | | 1,471,209 | | |
Bombardier, Inc.(b) Senior Unsecured 03/15/20 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 27,000 | | | | 29,970 | | |
10/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 974,000 | | | | 1,000,176 | | |
01/15/23 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 3,399,000 | | | | 3,513,716 | | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. Senior Unsecured 03/15/21 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,765,000 | | | | 2,877,008 | | |
TransDigm, Inc. 10/15/20 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 317,000 | | | | 317,000 | | |
07/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 425,000 | | | | 429,781 | | |
07/15/24 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,160,000 | | | | 3,254,800 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 12,893,660 | | |
Automotive 0.8% | |
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. 02/15/19 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,285,000 | | | | 1,304,275 | | |
03/15/21 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 1,701,000 | | |
Chrysler Group LLC/Co-Issuer, Inc. Secured 06/15/19 | | | 8.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,840,000 | | | | 1,971,100 | | |
06/15/21 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,986,000 | | | | 2,219,355 | | |
Gates Global LLC/Co.(b) 07/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,253,000 | | | | 1,215,410 | | |
General Motors Co. Senior Unsecured 10/02/23 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 4,287,000 | | | | 4,592,449 | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 09/25/21 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,003,000 | | | | 1,050,743 | | |
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC(b) 12/15/18 | | | 4.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,433,000 | | | | 1,458,077 | | |
11/15/19 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 347,000 | | | | 348,735 | | |
Schaeffler Finance BV Senior Secured(b) 05/15/21 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 182,000 | | | | 176,995 | | |
Schaeffler Holding Finance BV Senior Secured PIK(b) 11/15/19 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,349,000 | | | | 1,396,215 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 17,434,354 | | |
Banking 1.4% | |
Agromercantil Senior Trust(b) 04/10/19 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,342,268 | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. 03/15/20 | | | 8.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,515,000 | | | | 3,024,288 | | |
09/15/20 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 5,645,000 | | | | 6,717,550 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Senior Unsecured 09/30/24 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,715,000 | | | | 1,783,600 | | |
BES Investimento do Brasil SA Senior Unsecured(b) 03/25/15 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 994,000 | | |
Banco de Credito del Peru Subordinated Notes(b)(c)(d) 10/15/22 | | | 7.170 | % | | PEN | | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 697,913 | | |
Bank of America Corp. Senior Unsecured 07/24/23 | | | 4.100 | % | | | | | | | 2,165,000 | | | | 2,260,154 | | |
Citigroup, Inc. Senior Unsecured 06/16/24 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,140,000 | | | | 2,174,555 | | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) Senior Unsecured 07/08/24 | | | 3.850 | % | | | | | | | 2,115,000 | | | | 2,131,037 | | |
Grupo Aval Ltd.(b) 09/26/22 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 999,200 | | |
Industrial Senior Trust(b) 11/01/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 992,500 | | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC(b)(c) 12/31/49 | | | 6.657 | % | | | | | | | 230,000 | | | | 247,825 | | |
Morgan Stanley Senior Unsecured(b) 10/22/20 | | | 11.500 | % | | BRL | | | | | 4,485,000 | | | | 1,848,646 | | |
Popular, Inc. Senior Unsecured 07/01/19 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 714,000 | | | | 719,355 | | |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC Subordinated Notes 05/28/24 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,650,000 | | | | 1,671,740 | | |
Synovus Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured 02/15/19 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 3,705,000 | | | | 4,149,600 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 31,754,231 | | |
Brokerage/Asset Managers/Exchanges 0.1% | |
E*TRADE Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured 11/15/19 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,708,000 | | | | 2,887,405 | | |
Building Materials 0.7% | |
Allegion US Holding Co., Inc. 10/01/21 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,646,000 | | | | 1,724,185 | | |
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. Senior Unsecured(b) 04/15/21 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,031,000 | | | | 2,061,465 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Building Materials Corp. of America(b) Senior Secured 02/15/20 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 945,000 | | | | 994,140 | | |
Senior Unsecured 05/01/21 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,517,000 | | | | 2,699,482 | | |
Building Materials Corp. of America(b)(e) Senior Unsecured 11/15/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,311,000 | | | | 1,314,278 | | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. 02/01/21 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 723,000 | | | | 744,690 | | |
HD Supply, Inc. 07/15/20 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,130,000 | | |
07/15/20 | | | 11.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,561,100 | | |
Nortek, Inc. 04/15/21 | | | 8.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,307,000 | | | | 1,405,025 | | |
Union Andina de Cementos SAA Senior Unsecured(b) 10/30/21 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,319,760 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 15,954,125 | | |
Cable and Satellite 2.2% | |
CCO Holdings LLC/Capital Corp. 09/30/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 3,443,000 | | | | 3,464,519 | | |
01/15/24 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,479,000 | | | | 1,514,126 | | |
CCOH Safari LLC(e) 12/01/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,302,000 | | | | 1,315,020 | | |
12/01/24 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,126,000 | | | | 3,143,584 | | |
CSC Holdings, Inc. Senior Unsecured 11/15/21 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 4,456,000 | | | | 4,957,300 | | |
Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Capital Corp.(b) Senior Unsecured 09/15/20 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,149,000 | | | | 2,240,332 | | |
12/15/21 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,229,000 | | | | 1,199,811 | | |
DISH DBS Corp. 06/01/21 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 4,868,000 | | | | 5,403,480 | | |
07/15/22 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,382,000 | | | | 1,464,920 | | |
DigitalGlobe, Inc.(b) 02/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 746,000 | | | | 725,485 | | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. 06/15/21 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 585,000 | | | | 650,813 | | |
Senior Secured 06/15/19 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 4,440,000 | | | | 4,806,300 | | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA 04/01/19 | | | 7.250 | % | | | | | | | 395,000 | | | | 414,750 | | |
Senior Unsecured 04/01/21 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,660,000 | | | | 2,879,450 | | |
Intelsat Luxembourg SA 06/01/21 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,134,000 | | | | 1,185,030 | | |
06/01/23 | | | 8.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,699,000 | | | | 1,805,187 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Mediacom Broadband LLC/Corp. 04/15/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 288,000 | | | | 293,040 | | |
NBCUniversal Media LLC 04/01/21 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,660,000 | | | | 2,922,071 | | |
Numericable Group SA(b) Senior Secured 05/15/19 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,836,000 | | | | 1,831,410 | | |
05/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,393,000 | | | | 3,469,342 | | |
05/15/24 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 226,000 | | | | 232,498 | | |
Time Warner Cable, Inc. 09/15/42 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 380,000 | | | | 374,608 | | |
Unitymedia KabelBW GmbH(b) 01/15/25 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,611,000 | | | | 1,681,481 | | |
Virgin Media Finance PLC Senior Unsecured(b) 10/15/24 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 567,000 | | | | 589,680 | | |
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC Senior Secured(b) 04/15/21 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 375,000 | | | | 388,594 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 48,952,831 | | |
Chemicals 1.5% | |
Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding B BV/U.S. Holdings, Inc.(b) 05/01/21 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,338,000 | | | | 2,527,962 | | |
Celanese U.S. Holdings LLC 06/15/21 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 814,000 | | | | 883,190 | | |
Eco Services Operations LLC/Finance Corp. Senior Unsecured(b) 11/01/22 | | | 8.500 | % | | | | | | | 739,000 | | | | 761,170 | | |
Huntsman International LLC 11/15/20 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,071,000 | | | | 2,086,533 | | |
INEOS Group Holdings SA(b) 08/15/18 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 318,000 | | | | 320,783 | | |
02/15/19 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,138,000 | | | | 2,135,327 | | |
JM Huber Corp. Senior Unsecured(b) 11/01/19 | | | 9.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,430,000 | | | | 2,697,300 | | |
LYB International Finance BV 07/15/23 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,360,000 | | | | 1,410,548 | | |
Mexichem SAB de CV(b) 09/17/44 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,200,000 | | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp.(b) Senior Unsecured 08/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,337,000 | | | | 1,397,165 | | |
05/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,396,000 | | | | 1,441,370 | | |
PQ Corp. Secured(b) 05/01/18 | | | 8.750 | % | | | | | | | 11,024,000 | | | | 11,685,440 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Sibur Securities Ltd.(b) 01/31/18 | | | 3.914 | % | | | | | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,137,091 | | |
WR Grace & Co.(b) 10/01/21 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,073,000 | | | | 1,117,937 | | |
10/01/24 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 777,000 | | | | 818,764 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 32,620,580 | | |
Construction Machinery 0.9% | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc. Secured(b) 07/15/22 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,554,000 | | | | 1,682,205 | | |
CNH Industrial Capital LLC Senior Unsecured(b) 07/15/19 | | | 3.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,538,000 | | | | 1,495,705 | | |
Case New Holland Industrial, Inc. 12/01/17 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 6,862,000 | | | | 7,702,595 | | |
Columbus McKinnon Corp. 02/01/19 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 950,000 | | | | 992,750 | | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. 09/01/22 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,665,000 | | | | 2,844,887 | | |
United Rentals North America, Inc. 05/15/20 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,015,000 | | | | 1,101,275 | | |
04/15/22 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,765,000 | | | | 1,967,975 | | |
06/15/23 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,724,000 | | | | 1,855,455 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 19,642,847 | | |
Consumer Cyclical Services 0.7% | |
ADT Corp. (The) Senior Unsecured 07/15/22 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,428,000 | | | | 2,173,060 | | |
06/15/23 | | | 4.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 966,000 | | |
APX Group, Inc. 12/01/20 | | | 8.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,240,000 | | | | 1,937,600 | | |
Senior Secured 12/01/19 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 6,023,000 | | | | 5,917,598 | | |
APX Group, Inc.(b) Senior Unsecured 12/01/20 | | | 8.750 | % | | | | | | | 805,000 | | | | 696,325 | | |
IHS, Inc.(b) 11/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,101,000 | | | | 1,117,515 | | |
Monitronics International, Inc. 04/01/20 | | | 9.125 | % | | | | | | | 2,240,000 | | | | 2,304,400 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 15,112,498 | | |
Consumer Products 0.6% | |
Revlon Consumer Products Corp. 02/15/21 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 805,000 | | | | 805,000 | | |
Serta Simmons Holdings LLC Senior Unsecured(b) 10/01/20 | | | 8.125 | % | | | | | | | 4,275,000 | | | | 4,584,937 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc. 03/15/20 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 667,000 | | | | 705,353 | | |
11/15/20 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,086,000 | | | | 2,205,945 | | |
11/15/22 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 725,000 | | | | 777,563 | | |
Springs Industries, Inc. Senior Secured 06/01/21 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 3,414,000 | | | | 3,388,395 | | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. 12/15/20 | | | 6.875 | % | | | | | | | 488,000 | | | | 520,940 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 12,988,133 | | |
Diversified Manufacturing 0.5% | |
Actuant Corp. 06/15/22 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,319,000 | | | | 1,368,463 | | |
Amsted Industries, Inc.(b) 03/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,736,000 | | | | 1,712,130 | | |
09/15/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,172,000 | | | | 1,172,000 | | |
Entegris, Inc.(b) 04/01/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,983,000 | | | | 2,017,702 | | |
Hamilton Sundstrand Corp. Senior Unsecured(b) 12/15/20 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,493,000 | | | | 3,632,720 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 9,903,015 | | |
Electric 1.3% | |
AES Corp. (The) Senior Unsecured 07/01/21 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 3,126,000 | | | | 3,566,569 | | |
Calpine Corp. Senior Secured(b) 01/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,690,000 | | | | 2,898,475 | | |
Companhia de Eletricidade do Estad 04/27/16 | | | 11.750 | % | | BRL | | | | | 2,313,000 | | | | 914,783 | | |
Duke Energy Corp. Senior Unsecured 09/15/21 | | | 3.550 | % | | | | | | | 415,000 | | | | 431,950 | | |
08/15/22 | | | 3.050 | % | | | | | | | 5,280,000 | | | | 5,276,246 | | |
NRG Energy, Inc. 07/15/22 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 4,383,000 | | | | 4,580,235 | | |
PPL Capital Funding, Inc. 06/01/23 | | | 3.400 | % | | | | | | | 5,780,000 | | | | 5,771,405 | | |
Progress Energy, Inc. Senior Unsecured 04/01/22 | | | 3.150 | % | | | | | | | 5,994,000 | | | | 6,041,316 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 29,480,979 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Finance Companies 1.5% | |
AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./Global Aviation Trust(b) 05/15/21 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,541,000 | | | | 2,566,410 | | |
Senior Unsecured 10/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,114,000 | | | | 1,158,560 | | |
Aircastle Ltd. Senior Unsecured 03/15/21 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,088,000 | | | | 1,101,600 | | |
Aviation Capital Group Corp. Senior Unsecured(b) 04/06/21 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 100,000 | | | | 114,000 | | |
CIT Group, Inc. Senior Unsecured(b) 02/15/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,957,000 | | | | 3,149,205 | | |
International Lease Finance Corp. Senior Unsecured 04/01/19 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 853,000 | | | | 919,107 | | |
12/15/20 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 4,098,000 | | | | 4,917,600 | | |
01/15/22 | | | 8.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,266,000 | | | | 2,809,840 | | |
Navient Corp. Senior Unsecured 01/15/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 559,000 | | | | 579,616 | | |
01/25/22 | | | 7.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,244,000 | | | | 1,390,170 | | |
03/25/24 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,401,000 | | | | 1,446,547 | | |
Provident Funding Associates LP/Finance Corp.(b) 06/15/21 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,196,000 | | | | 3,188,010 | | |
Senior Unsecured 02/15/19 | | | 10.125 | % | | | | | | | 480,000 | | | | 513,000 | | |
Springleaf Finance Corp. 12/15/17 | | | 6.900 | % | | | | | | | 1,928,000 | | | | 2,087,060 | | |
06/01/20 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 645,000 | | | | 667,575 | | |
10/01/21 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,668,000 | | | | 1,884,840 | | |
10/01/23 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,220,000 | | | | 1,372,500 | | |
iStar Financial, Inc Senior Unsecured 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,955,000 | | | | 1,945,225 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 31,810,865 | | |
Food and Beverage 1.7% | |
Aramark Services, Inc. 03/15/20 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,926,000 | | |
B&G Foods, Inc. 06/01/21 | | | 4.625 | % | | | | | | | 4,077,000 | | | | 4,005,652 | | |
ConAgra Foods, Inc. Senior Unsecured 09/15/22 | | | 3.250 | % | | | | | | | 5,750,000 | | | | 5,640,181 | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc.(e) 11/15/19 | | | 3.875 | % | | | | | | | 522,000 | | | | 529,830 | | |
11/15/24 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 522,000 | | | | 533,745 | | |
Cosan Luxembourg SA(b) 03/14/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 491,000 | | | | 470,624 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc. 01/15/22 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,589,000 | | | | 2,595,472 | | |
Diamond Foods, Inc.(b) 03/15/19 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 551,000 | | | | 562,020 | | |
Heineken NV Senior Unsecured(b) 04/01/22 | | | 3.400 | % | | | | | | | 4,300,000 | | | | 4,376,149 | | |
MHP SA(b) 04/02/20 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,325,000 | | |
Molson Coors Brewing Co. 05/01/42 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,880,000 | | | | 4,027,727 | | |
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC/Corp. 05/01/21 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 334,000 | | | | 330,660 | | |
Post Holdings, Inc.(b) 12/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 902,000 | | | | 870,430 | | |
SABMiller Holdings, Inc.(b) 01/15/22 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 4,880,000 | | | | 5,040,015 | | |
WhiteWave Foods Co. (The) 10/01/22 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,918,000 | | | | 2,018,695 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 38,252,200 | | |
Gaming 1.4% | |
GLP Capital LP/Financing II, Inc. 11/01/23 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 275,000 | | | | 289,438 | | |
MCE Finance Ltd.(b) 02/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 4,698,000 | | | | 4,627,530 | | |
MGM Resorts International 03/01/18 | | | 11.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,925,000 | | | | 2,348,500 | | |
10/01/20 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 444,000 | | | | 487,290 | | |
12/15/21 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 4,363,000 | | | | 4,777,485 | | |
Penn National Gaming, Inc. Senior Unsecured 11/01/21 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,248,000 | | | | 1,191,840 | | |
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. 08/01/21 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,010,000 | | | | 2,150,700 | | |
Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc.(b) Senior Secured 10/01/20 | | | 6.535 | % | | | | | | | 1,335,000 | | | | 1,435,125 | | |
Senior Unsecured 10/01/20 | | | 7.804 | % | | | | | | | 1,970,000 | | | | 2,145,665 | | |
Seneca Gaming Corp.(b) 12/01/18 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,909,000 | | | | 3,039,905 | | |
SugarHouse HSP Gaming LP/Finance Corp. Senior Secured(b) 06/01/21 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 3,303,000 | | | | 3,162,622 | | |
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority Senior Unsecured(b)(f) 11/15/15 | | | 9.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,397,000 | | | | 1,420,222 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Wynn Macau Ltd. Senior Unsecured(b) 10/15/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 3,187,000 | | | | 3,187,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 30,263,322 | | |
Health Care 2.8% | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. 07/01/22 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 524,000 | | | | 520,070 | | |
Amsurg Corp. 11/30/20 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,096,000 | | | | 1,128,880 | | |
Amsurg Corp.(b) 07/15/22 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,393,000 | | | | 1,443,322 | | |
Biomet, Inc. 08/01/20 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 547,000 | | | | 585,290 | | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.(b) 02/01/22 | | | 6.875 | % | | | | | | | 3,355,000 | | | | 3,615,012 | | |
Senior Secured 08/01/21 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 614,000 | | | | 641,630 | | |
Catamaran Corp. 03/15/21 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 573,000 | | | | 568,703 | | |
ConvaTec Healthcare E SA Senior Unsecured(b) 12/15/18 | | | 10.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,752,000 | | | | 3,977,120 | | |
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. 08/15/22 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,428,000 | | | | 3,633,680 | | |
07/15/24 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 2,874,000 | | | | 2,931,480 | | |
Emdeon, Inc. 12/31/19 | | | 11.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,635,000 | | | | 2,921,556 | | |
Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance II, Inc.(b) 07/31/19 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 813,000 | | | | 870,926 | | |
01/31/22 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,960,000 | | | | 2,136,400 | | |
10/15/24 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 385,000 | | | | 386,203 | | |
Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance, Inc.(b) 09/15/18 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 332,000 | | | | 367,690 | | |
HCA Holdings, Inc. Senior Unsecured 02/15/21 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 408,000 | | | | 439,110 | | |
HCA, Inc. 02/15/22 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,328,000 | | | | 3,864,640 | | |
Senior Secured 03/15/19 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,016,000 | | | | 1,018,540 | | |
02/15/20 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,788,000 | | | | 4,228,355 | | |
04/15/25 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,457,000 | | | | 2,546,066 | | |
IMS Health, Inc. Senior Unsecured(b) 11/01/20 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,511,000 | | | | 1,567,663 | | |
Kinetic Concepts, Inc./KCI U.S.A., Inc. Secured 11/01/18 | | | 10.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,262,000 | | | | 1,388,200 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. 12/01/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,289,000 | | | | 2,397,728 | | |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC(b) 04/01/22 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,083,000 | | | | 2,181,943 | | |
Physio-Control International, Inc. Senior Secured(b) 01/15/19 | | | 9.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,011,000 | | | | 2,166,853 | | |
STHI Holding Corp. Secured(b) 03/15/18 | | | 8.000 | % | | | | | | | 891,000 | | | | 935,550 | | |
Teleflex, Inc.(b) 06/15/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 163,000 | | | | 165,445 | | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. Senior Secured 10/01/20 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,506,000 | | | | 1,618,950 | | |
04/01/21 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,605,000 | | | | 2,611,512 | | |
Senior Unsecured 04/01/22 | | | 8.125 | % | | | | | | | 5,225,000 | | | | 5,989,156 | | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(b) Senior Unsecured 03/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 413,000 | | | | 413,516 | | |
Universal Health Services, Inc. Senior Secured(b) 08/01/22 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,839,000 | | | | 2,890,457 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 62,151,646 | | |
Healthcare Insurance —% | |
Centene Corp. Senior Unsecured 05/15/22 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 983,000 | | | | 994,059 | | |
Home Construction 0.4% | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./U.S. Corp.(b) 07/01/22 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 894,000 | | | | 949,875 | | |
Meritage Homes Corp. 03/01/18 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,527,000 | | | | 1,557,540 | | |
04/15/20 | | | 7.150 | % | | | | | | | 588,000 | | | | 646,800 | | |
04/01/22 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,368,000 | | | | 1,484,280 | | |
Shea Homes LP/Funding Corp. Senior Secured 05/15/19 | | | 8.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,535,000 | | | | 1,634,775 | | |
TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc. Senior Unsecured(b) 06/15/19 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 786,000 | | | | 782,070 | | |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc./Monarch, Inc.(b) 04/15/20 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,529,000 | | | | 1,639,853 | | |
04/15/20 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 474,000 | | | | 508,365 | | |
04/15/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 49,000 | | | | 49,349 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 9,252,907 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Independent Energy 4.8% | |
Antero Resources Corp.(b) 12/01/22 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 3,546,000 | | | | 3,546,709 | | |
Antero Resources Finance Corp. 11/01/21 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,319,500 | | |
Athlon Holdings LP/Finance Corp. 04/15/21 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 3,313,000 | | | | 3,627,735 | | |
Athlon Holdings LP/Finance Corp.(b) 05/01/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,767,000 | | | | 1,897,316 | | |
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.(b) 04/01/22 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,810,000 | | | | 4,036,162 | | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. 10/15/18 | | | 8.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,747,000 | | | | 1,816,880 | | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. 08/15/20 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 4,760,000 | | | | 5,378,800 | | |
02/15/21 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 3,151,000 | | | | 3,497,610 | | |
03/15/23 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,754,000 | | | | 4,110,630 | | |
Cimarex Energy Co. 05/01/22 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,414,000 | | | | 1,520,050 | | |
06/01/24 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 518,000 | | | | 526,418 | | |
Comstock Resources, Inc. 06/15/20 | | | 9.500 | % | | | | | | | 4,940,000 | | | | 5,211,700 | | |
Concho Resources, Inc. 01/15/21 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,680,000 | | | | 3,969,800 | | |
01/15/22 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,059,000 | | | | 1,143,720 | | |
04/01/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,842,000 | | | | 4,062,915 | | |
Continental Resources, Inc. 09/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 5,978,000 | | | | 6,336,680 | | |
EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc. 05/01/20 | | | 9.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,479,000 | | | | 2,714,505 | | |
09/01/22 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 425,000 | | | | 448,375 | | |
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. 01/15/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 5,078,000 | | | | 5,154,170 | | |
02/01/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 6,603,000 | | | | 6,735,060 | | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd. Senior Secured(b) 08/01/21 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,008,000 | | | | 927,360 | | |
Laredo Petroleum, Inc. 02/15/19 | | | 9.500 | % | | | | | | | 6,085,000 | | | | 6,419,675 | | |
01/15/22 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,276,000 | | | | 2,241,860 | | |
05/01/22 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,529,000 | | | | 1,590,160 | | |
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. 02/01/19 | | | 7.250 | % | | | | | | | 3,349,000 | | | | 3,449,470 | | |
11/01/21 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,320,000 | | | | 3,403,000 | | |
03/15/22 | | | 6.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,759,000 | | | | 1,829,360 | | |
01/15/23 | | | 6.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,463,000 | | | | 2,561,520 | | |
Parsley Energy LLC/Finance Corp. Senior Unsecured(b) 02/15/22 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,511,000 | | | | 3,440,780 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
RKI Exploration & Production LLC/Finance Corp.(b) 08/01/21 | | | 8.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,166,000 | | | | 1,139,765 | | |
RSP Permian, Inc.(b) 10/01/22 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 805,000 | | | | 802,826 | | |
SM Energy Co. Senior Unsecured 01/01/23 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 529,000 | | | | 546,193 | | |
01/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,593,000 | | | | 1,489,455 | | |
Tullow Oil PLC(b) 04/15/22 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,720,000 | | |
Whiting Petroleum Corp. 10/01/18 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 156,000 | | | | 160,680 | | |
03/15/21 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,546,000 | | | | 2,686,030 | | |
Zhaikmunai LLP 11/13/19 | | | 7.125 | % | | | | | | | 2,154,000 | | | | 2,240,160 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 105,703,029 | | |
Leisure 0.5% | |
AMC Entertainment, Inc. 12/01/20 | | | 9.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,965,000 | | | | 2,181,150 | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc.(b) 09/15/21 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 5,679,000 | | | | 6,041,036 | | |
09/15/23 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 647,000 | | | | 700,378 | | |
Cedar Fair LP/Canada's Wonderland Co./Magnum Management Corp.(b) 06/01/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,636,000 | | | | 1,636,000 | | |
Six Flags, Inc., Escrow(b)(d)(g)(h) 06/01/44 | | | 0.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,557,000 | | | | — | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 10,558,564 | | |
Lodging 0.4% | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc. 07/01/22 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 1,136,762 | | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance/Corp.(b) 10/15/21 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 3,213,000 | | | | 3,385,699 | | |
Playa Resorts Holding BV(b) 08/15/20 | | | 8.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,827,000 | | | | 3,960,945 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 8,483,406 | | |
Media and Entertainment 2.8% | |
21st Century Fox America, Inc.(b) 09/15/44 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,610,000 | | | | 1,664,336 | | |
AMC Networks, Inc. 07/15/21 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,476,000 | | | | 1,608,840 | | |
12/15/22 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 4,568,000 | | | | 4,533,740 | | |
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC(b) 11/26/22 | | | 3.125 | % | | | | | | | 8,915,000 | | | | 8,749,555 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
CBS Outdoor Americas Capital LLC/Corp.(b) 02/15/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,931,000 | | | | 1,993,758 | | |
02/15/24 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 431,000 | | | | 449,318 | | |
03/15/25 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,195,000 | | | | 2,304,750 | | |
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. 03/15/20 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 3,128,000 | | | | 3,327,410 | | |
Senior Unsecured 11/15/22 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 4,779,000 | | | | 4,946,265 | | |
Gannett Co., Inc. 10/15/19 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 755,000 | | | | 785,200 | | |
10/15/23 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 377,000 | | | | 405,275 | | |
Gannett Co., Inc.(b) 09/15/21 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 655,000 | | | | 659,913 | | |
09/15/24 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 574,000 | | | | 592,655 | | |
Lamar Media Corp. 05/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,308,000 | | | | 1,308,164 | | |
01/15/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 828,000 | | | | 856,980 | | |
MDC Partners, Inc.(b) 04/01/20 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,471,000 | | | | 3,601,162 | | |
Netflix, Inc. Senior Unsecured(b) 03/01/24 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 695,000 | | | | 728,013 | | |
Nielsen Finance Co. SARL (The)(b) 10/01/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,784,000 | | | | 2,881,440 | | |
Nielsen Finance LLC/Co. 10/01/20 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,019,000 | | | | 1,019,204 | | |
Nielsen Finance LLC/Co.(b) 04/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 922,000 | | | | 935,830 | | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.(b) 08/01/24 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,215,000 | | | | 2,187,312 | | |
Starz LLC/Finance Corp. 09/15/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 404,000 | | | | 416,120 | | |
Thomson Reuters Corp. Senior Unsecured 05/23/43 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 975,000 | | | | 935,557 | | |
Univision Communications, Inc.(b) 05/15/21 | | | 8.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,106,000 | | | | 2,277,112 | | |
Senior Secured 11/01/20 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,991,000 | | | | 2,150,280 | | |
09/15/22 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 870,000 | | | | 965,700 | | |
05/15/23 | | | 5.125 | % | | | | | | | 5,009,000 | | | | 5,284,495 | | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc. PIK 02/01/21 | | | 14.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,257,360 | | | | 1,963,903 | | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc. Senior Secured 03/01/21 | | | 9.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,782,000 | | | | 2,782,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 62,314,287 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Metals 0.9% | |
ArcelorMittal Senior Unsecured 03/01/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,301,000 | | | | 1,395,322 | | |
02/25/22 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 4,919,000 | | | | 5,460,090 | | |
Calcipar SA Senior Secured(b) 05/01/18 | | | 6.875 | % | | | | | | | 3,797,000 | | | | 3,929,895 | | |
Constellium NV(b) 05/15/24 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 688,000 | | | | 681,120 | | |
Peabody Energy Corp. 11/15/21 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,268,813 | | |
Samarco Mineracao SA(b) Senior Unsecured 11/01/22 | | | 4.125 | % | | | | | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,144,542 | | |
10/24/23 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 4,046,250 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 18,926,032 | | |
Midstream 2.5% | |
Access Midstream Partners LP/Finance Corp. 05/15/23 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 3,724,000 | | | | 3,891,580 | | |
03/15/24 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 76,000 | | | | 79,420 | | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Finance Corp. 03/01/22 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 987,000 | | | | 996,870 | | |
Hiland Partners LP/Finance Corp.(b) 10/01/20 | | | 7.250 | % | | | | | | | 6,962,000 | | | | 7,362,315 | | |
05/15/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,056,000 | | | | 2,025,160 | | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP Senior Unsecured 02/15/23 | | | 3.450 | % | | | | | | | 1,623,000 | | | | 1,559,453 | | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. Senior Unsecured 09/15/20 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 6,549,000 | | | | 7,501,541 | | |
MarkWest Energy Partners LP/Finance Corp. 06/15/22 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,942,000 | | | | 3,170,005 | | |
02/15/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,894,000 | | | | 3,082,110 | | |
07/15/23 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,707,000 | | | | 3,799,675 | | |
NiSource Finance Corp. 02/15/44 | | | 4.800 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,056,348 | | |
Northwest Pipeline LLC Senior Unsecured 04/15/17 | | | 5.950 | % | | | | | | | 500,000 | | | | 551,887 | | |
Regency Energy Partners LP/Finance Corp. 09/01/20 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,682,000 | | | | 1,787,125 | | |
07/15/21 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,807,000 | | | | 4,044,937 | | |
10/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,581,000 | | | | 1,612,620 | | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC Senior Secured 02/01/21 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 863,000 | | | | 903,993 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC(b) Senior Secured 03/15/22 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 781,000 | | | | 839,575 | | |
Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC Senior Unsecured(b) 04/01/17 | | | 5.900 | % | | | | | | | 2,315,000 | | | | 2,537,136 | | |
Targa Resources Partners LP/Finance Corp. 05/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 103,000 | | | | 108,150 | | |
11/15/23 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,018,000 | | | | 1,007,820 | | |
Targa Resources Partners LP/Finance Corp.(b) 11/15/19 | | | 4.125 | % | | | | | | | 983,000 | | | | 997,745 | | |
Tesoro Logistics LP/Finance Corp.(b) Senior Unsecured 10/15/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 512,000 | | | | 526,080 | | |
10/15/22 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,509,000 | | | | 1,561,815 | | |
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. Senior Unsecured 10/16/43 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 720,000 | | | | 770,565 | | |
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC Senior Unsecured 08/01/42 | | | 4.450 | % | | | | | | | 2,275,000 | | | | 2,205,917 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 53,979,842 | | |
Natural Gas 0.1% | |
Sempra Energy Senior Unsecured 12/01/23 | | | 4.050 | % | | | | | | | 2,745,000 | | | | 2,915,201 | | |
Oil Field Services 0.1% | |
Noble Holding International Ltd. 03/15/42 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,245,000 | | | | 1,962,765 | | |
Other Financial Institutions 0.2% | |
FTI Consulting, Inc. 11/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 859,000 | | | | 879,401 | | |
Icahn Enterprises LP/Finance Corp. 08/01/20 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,207,000 | | | | 1,267,350 | | |
02/01/22 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,476,000 | | | | 1,516,590 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,663,341 | | |
Other Industry 0.1% | |
CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. 03/15/25 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,453,000 | | | | 2,511,259 | | |
Other REIT 0.2% | |
CyrusOne LP/Finance Corp. 11/15/22 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,451,000 | | | | 2,579,678 | | |
DuPont Fabros Technology LP 09/15/21 | | | 5.875 | % | | �� | | | | | 1,028,000 | | | | 1,069,120 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,648,798 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Packaging 0.5% | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Holdings USA, Inc.(b) 01/31/21 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,257,000 | | | | 1,285,282 | | |
Beverage Packaging Holdings (Luxembourg) II SA(b) 12/15/16 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 689,000 | | | | 690,723 | | |
06/15/17 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 409,000 | | | | 407,978 | | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./LLC 08/15/19 | | | 9.875 | % | | | | | | | 4,344,000 | | | | 4,718,670 | | |
02/15/21 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 300,000 | | | | 322,500 | | |
Signode Industrial Group Luxembourg SA/US, Inc. Senior Unsecured(b) 05/01/22 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,768,000 | | | | 2,684,960 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 10,110,113 | | |
Paper 0.1% | |
Inversiones CMPC SA(b) 09/15/24 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,007,985 | | |
Pharmaceuticals 0.6% | |
Capsugel SA Senior Unsecured PIK(b) 05/15/19 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 613,000 | | | | 623,341 | | |
Grifols Worldwide Operations Ltd. Senior Unsecured(b) 04/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 1,060,875 | | |
Jaguar Holding Co. I Senior Unsecured PIK(b) 10/15/17 | | | 9.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,176,000 | | | | 1,203,930 | | |
Jaguar Holding Co. II/Merger Sub, Inc. Senior Unsecured(b) 12/01/19 | | | 9.500 | % | | | | | | | 912,000 | | | | 978,120 | | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.(b) 08/15/18 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,757,000 | | | | 1,869,009 | | |
10/15/20 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 4,197,000 | | | | 4,307,171 | | |
07/15/21 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,913,000 | | | | 4,186,910 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 14,229,356 | | |
Property & Casualty 1.0% | |
HUB International Ltd. Senior Unsecured(b) 10/01/21 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 5,092,000 | | | | 5,308,410 | | |
Hub Holdings LLC/Finance, Inc. Senior Unsecured PIK(b) 07/15/19 | | | 8.125 | % | | | | | | | 480,000 | | | | 476,400 | | |
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.(b) 05/01/22 | | | 4.950 | % | | | | | | | 8,205,000 | | | | 8,892,858 | | |
06/15/23 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 5,935,000 | | | | 6,138,238 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 20,815,906 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Railroads 0.2% | |
Florida East Coast Holdings Corp.(b) 05/01/20 | | | 9.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,810,000 | | | | 1,843,938 | | |
Senior Secured 05/01/19 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,866,000 | | | | 1,925,488 | | |
Panama Canal Railway Co. Senior Secured 11/01/26 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 545,670 | | | | 540,213 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,309,639 | | |
Restaurants 0.6% | |
BC ULC/New Red Finance Inc. Secured(b) 04/01/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,696,000 | | | | 3,746,820 | | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. Senior Unsecured 11/01/20 | | | 3.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,869,693 | | |
11/01/21 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,050,000 | | | | 3,141,726 | | |
11/01/23 | | | 3.875 | % | | | | | | | 4,440,000 | | | | 4,454,874 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 13,213,113 | | |
Retailers 0.3% | |
GameStop Corp.(b) 10/01/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,683,000 | | | | 1,695,623 | | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(b) 06/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 828,000 | | | | 819,720 | | |
J. Crew Group, Inc. Senior Unsecured PIK(b) 05/01/19 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 400,000 | | | | 384,000 | | |
Rite Aid Corp. 06/15/21 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,455,000 | | | | 2,620,712 | | |
Senior Unsecured 02/15/27 | | | 7.700 | % | | | | | | | 919,000 | | | | 1,020,090 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 6,540,145 | | |
Technology 1.8% | |
Alliance Data Systems Corp.(b) 12/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,329,000 | | | | 2,398,870 | | |
04/01/20 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,321,000 | | | | 1,380,445 | | |
08/01/22 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 3,467,000 | | | | 3,519,005 | | |
Ancestry.com, Inc. 12/15/20 | | | 11.000 | % | | | | | | | 324,000 | | | | 366,930 | | |
Ancestry.com, Inc.(b) Senior Unsecured PIK 10/15/18 | | | 9.625 | % | | | | | | | 993,000 | | | | 993,000 | | |
Audatex North America, Inc.(b) 06/15/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 956,000 | | | | 1,010,970 | | |
CDW LLC/Finance Corp. 08/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,407,000 | | | | 2,539,385 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Ceridian LLC/Comdata, Inc.(b) 11/15/17 | | | 8.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,115,000 | | |
Equinix, Inc. Senior Unsecured 04/01/20 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,054,000 | | | | 1,077,715 | | |
07/15/21 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 1,147,313 | | |
04/01/23 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 580,000 | | | | 598,125 | | |
First Data Corp. 01/15/21 | | | 12.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,859,000 | | | | 3,452,242 | | |
First Data Corp.(b) Secured 01/15/21 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,163,000 | | | | 2,346,855 | | |
Senior Secured 11/01/20 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,943,000 | | | | 3,163,725 | | |
Goodman Networks, Inc. Senior Secured 07/01/18 | | | 12.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,780,000 | | | | 1,904,600 | | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. 08/15/23 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,084,000 | | | | 1,143,620 | | |
NCR Corp. 12/15/21 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 572,000 | | | | 586,300 | | |
Nuance Communications, Inc.(b) 08/15/20 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 4,623,000 | | | | 4,646,115 | | |
Qualitytech LP/Finance Corp.(b) 08/01/22 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,213,000 | | | | 1,225,130 | | |
Sensata Technologies BV(b) 11/01/24 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 626,000 | | | | 660,821 | | |
VeriSign, Inc. Senior Unsecured 05/01/23 | | | 4.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,734,000 | | | | 1,727,498 | | |
Zebra Technologies Corp. Senior Unsecured(b) 10/15/22 | | | 7.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,341,000 | | | | 2,463,902 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 39,467,566 | | |
Transportation Services 0.4% | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Finance, Inc. 03/15/20 | | | 9.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,330,000 | | | | 1,466,325 | | |
Concesionaria Mexiquense SA de CV (linked to Mexican Unidad de Inversion Index)(b) 12/15/35 | | | 5.950 | % | | MXN | | | | | 31,201,818 | | | | 2,334,416 | | |
ERAC U.S.A. Finance LLC(b) 10/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,296,994 | | |
03/15/42 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 415,000 | | | | 472,310 | | |
Hertz Corp. (The) 04/15/19 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,251,000 | | |
10/15/22 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,271,000 | | | | 1,296,420 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 8,117,465 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Treasury 0.4% | |
Bank Of Korea 08/09/15 | | | 2.370 | % | | KRW | | | | | 9,200,000,000 | | | | 8,627,590 | | |
Wireless 2.6% | |
Altice SA Senior Secured(b) 05/15/22 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,416,000 | | | | 2,536,800 | | |
Crown Castle International Corp. Senior Unsecured 04/15/22 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 3,246,000 | | | | 3,278,460 | | |
01/15/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 3,958,000 | | | | 4,052,002 | | |
ENTEL Chile SA Senior Unsecured(b) 08/01/26 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,417,724 | | |
SBA Communications Corp. Senior Unsecured(b) 07/15/22 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,142,000 | | | | 2,109,602 | | |
SBA Telecommunications, Inc. 07/15/20 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 4,581,000 | | | | 4,787,145 | | |
Sprint Communications, Inc.(b) 11/15/18 | | | 9.000 | % | | | | | | | 4,328,000 | | | | 5,079,990 | | |
03/01/20 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 4,701,000 | | | | 5,243,965 | | |
Sprint Corp.(b) 09/15/21 | | | 7.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,884,000 | | | | 3,049,830 | | |
09/15/23 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 3,879,000 | | | | 4,199,017 | | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc. 01/15/22 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,189,000 | | | | 1,232,101 | | |
04/28/22 | | | 6.731 | % | | | | | | | 2,065,000 | | | | 2,183,738 | | |
03/01/23 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,693,000 | | | | 1,743,790 | | |
04/01/23 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,318,000 | | | | 2,445,490 | | |
01/15/24 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,189,000 | | | | 1,245,478 | | |
03/01/25 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 423,000 | | | | 434,633 | | |
VimpelCom Holdings BV(b) 02/13/18 | | | 9.000 | % | | RUB | | | | | 71,400,000 | | | | 1,526,836 | | |
03/01/22 | | | 7.504 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 997,500 | | |
Wind Acquisition Finance SA(b) 04/23/21 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,843,000 | | | | 1,801,533 | | |
Senior Secured 04/30/20 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,617,000 | | | | 3,761,680 | | |
07/15/20 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,393,000 | | | | 3,316,657 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 56,443,971 | | |
Wirelines 1.6% | |
CenturyLink, Inc. Senior Unsecured 06/15/21 | | | 6.450 | % | | | | | | | 5,005,000 | | | | 5,480,475 | | |
12/01/23 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,695,000 | | | | 1,881,450 | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
EarthLink Holdings Corp. Senior Secured 06/01/20 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,157,000 | | | | 2,200,140 | | |
Frontier Communications Corp. Senior Unsecured 07/01/21 | | | 9.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,622,000 | | | | 3,126,735 | | |
09/15/21 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 180,000 | | | | 185,963 | | |
04/15/22 | | | 8.750 | % | | | | | | | 953,000 | | | | 1,100,715 | | |
04/15/24 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 978,000 | | | | 1,051,350 | | |
01/15/25 | | | 6.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,042,000 | | | | 2,067,525 | | |
Level 3 Escrow II, Inc.(b) 08/15/22 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,452,000 | | | | 2,488,780 | | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc. 06/01/20 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,828,000 | | | | 1,955,960 | | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc.(b) 01/15/21 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,312,000 | | | | 1,375,960 | | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc.(b)(c) 01/15/18 | | | 3.823 | % | | | | | | | 474,000 | | | | 475,185 | | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd.(b) 06/10/19 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 739,084 | | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA 06/18/19 | | | 7.175 | % | | | | | | | 1,566,000 | | | | 1,785,240 | | |
Telecom Italia SpA Senior Unsecured(b) 05/30/24 | | | 5.303 | % | | | | | | | 1,897,000 | | | | 1,915,026 | | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. Senior Unsecured 11/01/42 | | | 3.850 | % | | | | | | | 2,755,000 | | | | 2,427,611 | | |
Windstream Corp. 09/01/18 | | | 8.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,485,000 | | | | 1,548,112 | | |
10/15/20 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,188,000 | | | | 2,330,220 | | |
Zayo Group LLC/Capital, Inc. 07/01/20 | | | 10.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,262,000 | | | | 1,400,820 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 35,536,351 | | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost: $889,022,946) | | | | | | | | | 916,435,381 | | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency 4.4% | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.(c)(i)(j) CMO IO Series 2957 Class SW 04/15/35 | | | 5.847 | % | | | | | | | 5,610,138 | | | | 1,038,658 | | |
CMO IO Series 311 Class S1 | |
08/15/43 | | | 5.797 | % | | | | | | | 11,758,182 | | | | 2,642,829 | | |
CMO IO Series 318 Class S1 | |
11/15/43 | | | 5.797 | % | | | | | | | 11,705,512 | | | | 2,653,917 | | |
CMO IO Series 3761 Class KS 06/15/40 | | | 5.847 | % | | | | | | | 7,840,229 | | | | 1,059,242 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
CMO IO Series 4174 Class SB 05/15/39 | | | 6.047 | % | | | | | | | 20,689,036 | | | | 3,913,787 | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.(i) 01/01/20 | | | 10.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,773 | | | | 2,789 | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.(i)(j) CMO IO Series 304 Class C69 | |
12/15/42 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 17,868,083 | | | | 4,271,847 | | |
CMO IO Series 4098 Class AI 05/15/39 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 16,812,669 | | | | 2,922,442 | | |
CMO IO Series 4120 Class AI 11/15/39 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 15,523,844 | | | | 1,929,926 | | |
CMO IO Series 4121 Class IA 01/15/41 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 14,081,069 | | | | 2,905,815 | | |
CMO IO Series 4121 Class MI 10/15/42 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 11,472,463 | | | | 2,877,040 | | |
CMO IO Series 4147 Class CI 01/15/41 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 19,765,731 | | | | 3,661,104 | | |
CMO IO Series 4213 Class DI 06/15/38 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 26,353,366 | | | | 4,044,093 | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association(c)(i)(j) CMO IO Series 2006-5 Class N1 08/25/34 | | | 1.906 | % | | | | | | | 22,244,599 | | | | 945,195 | | |
CMO IO Series 2006-5 Class N2 | |
02/25/35 | | | 1.952 | % | | | | | | | 31,248,891 | | | | 1,895,095 | | |
CMO IO Series 2010-135 Class MS 12/25/40 | | | 5.798 | % | | | | | | | 5,073,392 | | | | 861,527 | | |
CMO IO Series 2013-124 Class SB 12/25/43 | | | 5.798 | % | | | | | | | 19,262,411 | | | | 4,617,508 | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association(e)(i) 11/18/29 | | | 3.000 | % | | | | | | | 19,000,000 | | | | 19,705,079 | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association(i) 12/01/20 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 85,866 | | | | 91,080 | | |
02/01/35 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 143,447 | | | | 161,269 | | |
05/01/41 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 8,828,891 | | | | 9,379,662 | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association(i)(j) CMO IO STRIPS Series 417 Class C5 02/25/43 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 13,580,605 | | | | 2,934,401 | | |
CMO IO Series 2012-118 Class BI 12/25/39 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 24,927,164 | | | | 4,154,790 | | |
CMO IO Series 2012-121 Class GI 08/25/39 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 18,677,921 | | | | 2,494,810 | | |
CMO IO Series 2012-129 Class IC 01/25/41 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 14,358,674 | | | | 2,025,460 | | |
CMO IO Series 2012-131 Class MI 01/25/40 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 21,169,090 | | | | 3,271,039 | | |
CMO IO Series 2012-133 Class EI 07/25/31 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 9,460,387 | | | | 1,389,348 | | |
CMO IO Series 2012-139 Class IL 04/25/40 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 12,779,799 | | | | 1,851,036 | | |
CMO IO Series 2012-96 Class CI 04/25/39 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 21,001,098 | | | | 2,847,203 | | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
CMO IO Series 2013-1 Class AI 02/25/43 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 8,326,835 | | | | 1,530,342 | | |
CMO IO Series 2013-6 Class MI 02/25/40 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 14,773,578 | | | | 1,919,128 | | |
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $96,174,654) | | | | | | | | | 95,997,461 | | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency 11.1% | |
Apollo Residential Mortgage Securitization Trust CMO Series 2013-1 Class A(b)(i) 05/25/47 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 6,681,070 | | | | 6,891,670 | | |
BCAP LLC Trust(b)(c)(i) CMO Series 2010-RR11 Class 5A2 03/27/37 | | | 4.824 | % | | | | | | | 5,634,078 | | | | 5,706,493 | | |
CMO Series 2010-RR7 Class 17A7 03/26/36 | | | 5.017 | % | | | | | | | 1,769,159 | | | | 1,666,979 | | |
CMO Series 2013-RR3 Class 6A5 03/26/36 | | | 2.466 | % | | | | | | | 5,158,206 | | | | 5,046,052 | | |
CMO Series 2013-RR5 Class 4A1 09/26/36 | | | 3.000 | % | | | | | | | 4,579,145 | | | | 4,551,082 | | |
Series 2013-RR1 Class 10A1 10/26/36 | | | 3.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,299,415 | | | | 3,319,043 | | |
BCAP LLC Trust(b)(i) CMO Series 2010-RR7 Class 8A6 05/26/35 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 545,747 | | | | 544,298 | | |
Bayview Opportunity Master Fund Trust IIB LP CMO Series 2012-6NPL Class A(b)(c)(i) 01/28/33 | | | 2.981 | % | | | | | | | 2,065,727 | | | | 2,069,858 | | |
CAM Mortgage Trust(b)(c)(i) CMO Series 2014-1 Class A 12/15/53 | | | 3.352 | % | | | | | | | 258,360 | | | | 258,419 | | |
CMO Series 2014-2 Class A 05/15/48 | | | 2.600 | % | | | | | | | 13,401,957 | | | | 13,400,416 | | |
CSMC Trust CMO Series 2014-RPL3 Class A1(b)(c)(i) 07/25/54 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 15,950,029 | | | | 15,812,937 | | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.(b)(c)(i) CMO Series 2009-4 Class 9A2 03/25/36 | | | 2.615 | % | | | | | | | 3,040,248 | | | | 2,617,891 | | |
CMO Series 2010-2 Class 5A2A 12/25/35 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,871,000 | | | | 3,955,608 | | |
CMO Series 2010-7 Class 3A4 12/25/35 | | | 6.059 | % | | | | | | | 2,185,000 | | | | 2,185,926 | | |
CMO Series 2012-3 Class 2A3 04/25/37 | | | 2.657 | % | | | | | | | 3,707,542 | | | | 3,568,031 | | |
CMO Series 2013-12 Class 2A3 09/25/35 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 6,002,633 | | | | 5,972,256 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities —
Non-Agency (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Series 2013-11 Class 3A3 09/25/34 | | | 2.403 | % | | | | | | | 5,763,738 | | | | 5,530,377 | | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.(b)(i) CMO Series 2011-12 Class 3A3 09/25/47 | | | 5.593 | % | | | | | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 5,315,657 | | |
CMO Series 2012-A Class A 06/25/51 | | | 2.500 | % | | | | | | | 5,350,043 | | | | 5,181,157 | | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust(b)(c)(i) CMO Series 2010-6 Class 2A2 09/25/35 | | | 2.655 | % | | | | | | | 1,143,314 | | | | 1,065,880 | | |
CMO Series 2010-6 Class 3A2 07/25/36 | | | 2.617 | % | | | | | | | 4,920,000 | | | | 4,729,782 | | |
CMO Series 2013-2 Class 1A1 11/25/37 | | | 3.110 | % | | | | | | | 3,359,628 | | | | 3,397,491 | | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates(b)(c)(i) CMO Series 2011-4R Class 4A7 08/27/37 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 8,522,738 | | | | 8,466,041 | | |
CMO Series 2011-5R Class 3A1 09/27/47 | | | 2.870 | % | | | | | | | 3,523,479 | | | | 3,372,107 | | |
Series 2008-4R Class 3A4 01/26/38 | | | 2.784 | % | | | | | | | 6,187,000 | | | | 5,722,233 | | |
Series 2012-11 Class 3A2 06/29/47 | | | 1.154 | % | | | | | | | 8,599,883 | | | | 8,112,828 | | |
Series 2014-2R Class 18A1 01/27/37 | | | 3.000 | % | | | | | | | 11,058,547 | | | | 10,959,021 | | |
Series 2014-2R Class 19A1 05/27/36 | | | 3.000 | % | | | | | | | 7,955,764 | | | | 7,942,295 | | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates(b)(i) CMO Series 2010-9R Class 10A5 04/27/37 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,011,196 | | |
CMO Series 2010-9R Class 7A5 05/27/37 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,010,364 | | |
Series 2010-9R Class 1A5 08/27/37 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 9,414,000 | | | | 8,734,074 | | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC(b)(c)(i) 02/25/54 | | | 3.060 | % | | | | | | | 21,525,220 | | | | 21,202,341 | | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC(b)(i) CMO Series 2014-5R Class 8A1 11/27/37 | | | 2.625 | % | | | | | | | 8,322,801 | | | | 8,072,450 | | |
CMO Series 2014-RPL1 Class A3 02/25/54 | | | 3.958 | % | | | | | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,236,745 | | |
Deutsche Mortgage Securities, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust CMO Series 2003-1 Class 1A7(i) 04/25/33 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,333,209 | | | | 1,337,708 | | |
GCAT Series 2013-RP1 Class A1(b)(c)(i) 06/25/18 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 9,125,643 | | | | 9,194,792 | | |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Resecuritization Trust CMO Series 2013-1R Class A(b)(c)(i) 11/26/36 | | | 0.312 | % | | | | | | | 8,206,003 | | | | 7,660,300 | | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities —
Non-Agency (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
JPMorgan Resecuritization Trust CMO Series 2010-5 Class 1A6(b)(c)(i) 04/26/37 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 897,252 | | | | 898,858 | | |
Jefferies Resecuritization Trust Series 2014-1A1 Class R1(b)(i) 12/27/37 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,837,038 | | | | 2,830,763 | | |
NRPL Trust Series 2014-1A Class A1(b)(c)(i) 05/01/48 | | | 3.250 | % | | | | | | | 10,273,980 | | | | 10,273,980 | | |
Nomura Resecuritization Trust CMO Series 2011-2RA Class 2A13(b)(c)(i) 07/26/35 | | | 2.517 | % | | | | | | | 4,923,000 | | | | 4,770,367 | | |
Residential Mortgage Asset Trust Series 2012-1A Class A1(b)(c)(i) 08/26/52 | | | 2.734 | % | | | | | | | 1,255,093 | | | | 1,260,293 | | |
Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust CMO Series 2012-3A Class B1(b)(c)(i) 12/25/59 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,227,011 | | |
US Residential Opportunity Fund Trust Series 2014-1A Class NOTE(b)(c)(i) 03/25/34 | | | 3.466 | % | | | | | | | 3,466,084 | | | | 3,469,730 | | |
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $241,432,087) | | | | | | | | | 242,552,800 | | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency 4.6% | |
American Homes 4 Rent(b)(c)(i) Series 2014-F Class SFR1 06/17/31 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,858,016 | | |
American Homes 4 Rent(b)(i) Series 2014-SFR2 Class E 10/17/36 | | | 6.231 | % | | | | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,519,612 | | |
BHMS Mortgage Trust Series 2014-ATLS Class DFX(b)(c)(i) 07/05/33 | | | 4.691 | % | | | | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,515,372 | | |
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2013-DSNY Class F(b)(c)(i) 09/15/26 | | | 3.654 | % | | | | | | | 8,054,000 | | | | 8,096,221 | | |
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Re-Remic Trust Series 2014-FRR7 Class B(c)(i) 10/26/44 | | | 2.402 | % | | | | | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 3,608,303 | | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2005-T18 Class A4(c)(i) 02/13/42 | | | 4.933 | % | | | | | | | 1,303,103 | | | | 1,307,715 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities —
Non-Agency (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-AMFX Class CD4(c)(i) 12/11/49 | | | 5.366 | % | | | | | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 4,445,028 | | |
Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2013-RIA4 Class A(b)(c)(i) 11/27/28 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 6,650,000 | | | | 6,735,732 | | |
GS Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2007-GG10 Class AM(c)(i) 08/10/45 | | | 5.797 | % | | | | | | | 17,621,500 | | | | 18,128,224 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2006-LDP9 Class AM(i) 05/15/47 | | | 5.372 | % | | | | | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 3,222,273 | | |
ORES NPL LLC(b)(i) Series 2013-LV2 Class A 09/25/25 | | | 3.081 | % | | | | | | | 6,421,206 | | | | 6,421,206 | | |
Series 2014-LV3 Class B 03/27/24 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 6,300,000 | | | | 6,286,505 | | |
Rialto Real Estate Fund LLC Series 2014-LT6 Class B(b)(i) 09/15/24 | | | 5.486 | % | | | | | | | 6,375,000 | | | | 6,417,661 | | |
Rialto Real Estate Fund LP Series 2014-LT5 Class A(b)(i) 05/15/24 | | | 2.850 | % | | | | | | | 2,173,726 | | | | 2,173,150 | | |
TIAA Seasoned Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C4 Class A3(c)(i) 08/15/39 | | | 5.563 | % | | | | | | | 8,417 | | | | 8,443 | | |
VFC LLC(b)(i) Series 2014-2 Class A 07/20/30 | | | 2.750 | % | | | | | | | 16,393,938 | | | | 16,394,476 | | |
Series 2014-2 Class B 07/20/30 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 6,400,000 | | | | 6,396,570 | | |
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $100,307,543) | | | | | | | | | 100,534,507 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency 2.3% | |
A Voce CLO Ltd. Series 2014-1A Class C(b)(c) 07/15/26 | | | 3.734 | % | | | | | | | 7,200,000 | | | | 6,707,153 | | |
American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust Series 2012-3 Class A(b) 11/15/16 | | | 1.640 | % | | | | | | | 614,234 | | | | 615,206 | | |
GCAT LLC Series 2014-2 Class A1(b)(c) 10/25/19 | | | 3.375 | % | | | | | | | 7,427,052 | | | | 7,386,738 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
GMAC Mortgage Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2004-HE5 Class A5 (FGIC)(c) 09/25/34 | | | 5.865 | % | | | | | | | 1,265,926 | | | | 1,297,358 | | |
New York Mortgage Trust Residential LLC Series 2013-RP1A Class A(b)(c)(d) 07/25/18 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 8,199,850 | | | | 8,240,849 | | |
Oak Hill Credit Partners X Ltd. Series 2014-10A Class C(b)(c) 07/20/26 | | | 3.354 | % | | | | | | | 7,650,000 | | | | 7,601,706 | | |
Selene Non-Performing Loans LLC Series 2014-1A Class A(b)(c) 05/25/54 | | | 2.981 | % | | | | | | | 6,943,838 | | | | 6,881,531 | | |
Symphony CLO Ltd. Series 2014-14A Class D2(b)(c) 07/14/26 | | | 3.830 | % | | | | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,726,305 | | |
Truman Capital Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2014-NPL2 Class A1(b)(c) 06/25/54 | | | 3.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,919,011 | | | | 1,916,604 | | |
Vericrest Opportunity Loan Transferee CMO Series 2013-NPL4 Class A1(b)(c) 11/25/53 | | | 3.960 | % | | | | | | | 4,019,799 | | | | 4,035,672 | | |
Total Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $49,839,096) | | | | | | | | | 49,409,122 | | |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds(a) 3.1%
Brazil 0.3% | |
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional 08/15/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | BRL | | | | | 698,830 | | | | 2,876,867 | | |
08/15/30 | | | 6.000 | % | | BRL | | | | | 247,812 | | | | 1,010,723 | | |
Series B 08/15/18 | | | 6.000 | % | | BRL | | | | | 743,436 | | | | 3,054,047 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 6,941,637 | | |
Italy 0.1% | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 09/15/41 | | | 2.550 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,603,299 | | | | 2,123,510 | | |
United States 2.1% | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond 01/15/23 | | | 0.125 | % | | | | | | | 20,166,102 | | | | 19,739,146 | | |
01/15/24 | | | 0.625 | % | | | | | | | 13,269,270 | | | | 13,484,895 | | |
02/15/43 | | | 0.625 | % | | | | | | | 13,947,668 | | | | 12,740,330 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 45,964,371 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Inflation-Indexed Bonds(a) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Uruguay 0.6% | |
Uruguay Government International Bond 04/05/27 | | | 4.250 | % | | UYU | | | | | 121,339,461 | | | | 5,388,460 | | |
Senior Unsecured 09/14/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | UYU | | | | | 43,140,454 | | | | 1,901,467 | | |
12/15/28 | | | 4.375 | % | | UYU | | | | | 152,181,654 | | | | 6,884,389 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 14,174,316 | | |
Total Inflation-Indexed Bonds (Cost: $72,007,296) | | | | | | | | | 69,203,834 | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.8% | |
U.S. Treasury 05/15/23 | | | 1.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,040,000 | | | | 1,001,000 | | |
02/15/24 | | | 2.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,021,200 | | | | 2,099,206 | | |
U.S. Treasury(k) 05/15/43 | | | 2.875 | % | | | | | | | 16,070,000 | | | | 15,472,397 | | |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost: $16,557,852) | | | | | | | | | 18,572,603 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) 22.1%
Argentina 0.2% | |
Argentina Bonar Bonds 04/17/17 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,994,419 | | | | 2,657,547 | | |
Provincia de Buenos Aires Senior Unsecured(b) 01/26/21 | | | 10.875 | % | | | | | | | 240,000 | | | | 218,400 | | |
Provincia de Cordoba Senior Unsecured(b) 08/17/17 | | | 12.375 | % | | | | | | | 2,346,000 | | | | 2,158,320 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 5,034,267 | | |
Australia 0.6% | |
Australia Government Bond Senior Unsecured 04/21/24 | | | 2.750 | % | | AUD | | | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 2,187,533 | | |
Treasury Corp. of Victoria Local Government Guaranteed 11/15/16 | | | 5.750 | % | | AUD | | | | | 12,750,000 | | | | 11,891,816 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 14,079,349 | | |
Brazil 0.8% | |
Brazilian Government International Bond 08/17/40 | | | 11.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,700,000 | | | | 2,916,000 | | |
Senior Unsecured 01/05/24 | | | 8.500 | % | | BRL | | | | | 6,700,000 | | | | 2,588,987 | | |
01/20/34 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 3,160,000 | | | | 4,376,600 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV 05/20/23 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 953,297 | | |
Petrobras International Finance Co. SA 01/27/21 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 5,900,000 | | | | 6,031,439 | | |
01/20/40 | | | 6.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,468,082 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 18,334,405 | | |
Chile 0.2% | |
Chile Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 08/05/20 | | | 5.500 | % | | CLP | | | | | 1,850,000,000 | | | | 3,368,289 | | |
Empresa Nacional del Petroleo Senior Unsecured(b) 07/08/19 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 676,500 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,044,789 | | |
Colombia 1.3% | |
Bogota Distrito Capital Senior Unsecured(b) 07/26/28 | | | 9.750 | % | | COP | | | | | 200,000,000 | | | | 117,375 | | |
Colombia Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 04/14/21 | | | 7.750 | % | | COP | | | | | 9,150,000,000 | | | | 4,839,827 | | |
06/28/27 | | | 9.850 | % | | COP | | | | | 2,520,000,000 | | | | 1,567,360 | | |
01/18/41 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 4,200,000 | | | | 5,024,617 | | |
Corporación Andina de Fomento 06/15/22 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,235,819 | | |
Ecopetrol SA Senior Unsecured 07/23/19 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,655,000 | | | | 3,166,088 | | |
01/16/25 | | | 4.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,170,000 | | |
Emgesa SA ESP Senior Unsecured 01/25/21 | | | 8.750 | % | | COP | | | | | 1,700,000,000 | | | | 888,272 | | |
Empresa de Energia de Bogota SA ESP Senior Unsecured(b) 11/10/21 | | | 6.125 | % | | | | | | | 1,112,000 | | | | 1,206,042 | | |
Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP(b) Senior Unsecured 07/29/19 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 100,000 | | | | 119,089 | | |
02/01/21 | | | 8.375 | % | | COP | | | | | 13,266,000,000 | | | | 6,866,727 | | |
09/10/24 | | | 7.625 | % | | COP | | | | | 1,216,000,000 | | | | 591,777 | | |
Transportadora de Gas Internacional SA ESP Senior Unsecured(b) 03/20/22 | | | 5.700 | % | | | | | | | 1,415,000 | | | | 1,512,817 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 28,305,810 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Croatia 0.2% | |
Croatia Government International Bond Senior Unsecured(b) 01/26/24 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 4,100,000 | | | | 4,433,125 | | |
Dominican Republic 1.0% | |
Banco de Reservas de La Republica Dominicana Subordinated Notes(b) 02/01/23 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,777,500 | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond Senior Unsecured 02/10/23 | | | 14.500 | % | | DOP | | | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 642,727 | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 05/06/21 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,022,000 | | | | 3,435,972 | | |
04/20/27 | | | 8.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,900,000 | | | | 3,574,250 | | |
04/30/44 | | | 7.450 | % | | | | | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 4,358,250 | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond(b)(d) 07/05/19 | | | 15.000 | % | | DOP | | | | | 116,000,000 | | | | 3,024,226 | | |
01/08/21 | | | 14.000 | % | | DOP | | | | | 79,470,000 | | | | 1,994,480 | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond(d) 02/22/19 | | | 12.000 | % | | DOP | | | | | 42,000,000 | | | | 990,408 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 20,797,813 | | |
El Salvador 0.1% | |
El Salvador Government International Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 04/10/32 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 400,000 | | | | 466,000 | | |
06/15/35 | | | 7.650 | % | | | | | | | 490,000 | | | | 534,100 | | |
02/01/41 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,620,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 2,620,100 | | |
Georgia 0.2% | |
Georgian Railway JSC Senior Unsecured(b) 07/11/22 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 4,839,000 | | | | 5,419,680 | | |
Ghana 0.1% | |
Republic of Ghana(b) 08/07/23 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,207,800 | | |
01/18/26 | | | 8.125 | % | | | | | | | 800,000 | | | | 804,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 2,011,800 | | |
Guatemala 0.4% | |
Guatemala Government Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 06/06/22 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,938,750 | | |
02/13/28 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 3,852,000 | | | | 3,938,670 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 8,877,420 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Hungary 0.8% | |
Hungary Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 02/19/18 | | | 4.125 | % | | | | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,070,000 | | |
11/22/23 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 5,382,000 | | | | 5,920,200 | | |
03/25/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 3,850,000 | | | | 4,105,063 | | |
Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt.(b) 02/12/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 4,111,000 | | | | 4,342,696 | | |
Government Guaranteed 01/30/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,579,000 | | | | 1,569,131 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 18,007,090 | | |
Indonesia 2.6% | |
Indonesia Government International Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 04/20/15 | | | 7.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,337,375 | | |
03/13/20 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 11,125,000 | | | | 12,432,187 | | |
04/25/22 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,592,000 | | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond Senior Unsecured 07/15/17 | | | 10.000 | % | | IDR | | | | | 15,043,000,000 | | | | 1,313,228 | | |
04/15/19 | | | 7.875 | % | | IDR | | | | | 13,000,000,000 | | | | 1,076,789 | | |
09/15/19 | | | 11.500 | % | | IDR | | | | | 36,600,000,000 | | | | 3,450,546 | | |
11/15/20 | | | 11.000 | % | | IDR | | | | | 2,000,000,000 | | | | 188,530 | | |
06/15/21 | | | 12.800 | % | | IDR | | | | | 17,200,000,000 | | | | 1,768,390 | | |
03/15/24 | | | 8.375 | % | | IDR | | | | | 77,800,000,000 | | | | 6,576,144 | | |
09/15/25 | | | 11.000 | % | | IDR | | | | | 16,500,000,000 | | | | 1,627,049 | | |
05/15/27 | | | 7.000 | % | | IDR | | | | | 56,380,000,000 | | | | 4,203,424 | | |
03/15/29 | | | 9.000 | % | | IDR | | | | | 16,350,000,000 | | | | 1,420,996 | | |
Majapahit Holding BV(b) 01/20/20 | | | 7.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,281,350 | | |
06/29/37 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,780,000 | | | | 3,349,900 | | |
PT Pertamina Persero(b) Senior Unsecured 05/03/22 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,632,000 | | |
05/20/23 | | | 4.300 | % | | | | | | | 4,788,000 | | | | 4,656,330 | | |
PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara Senior Unsecured(b) 11/22/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 6,778,000 | | | | 7,206,297 | | |
Pertamina Persero PT Senior Unsecured(b) 05/30/44 | | | 6.450 | % | | | | | | | 1,245,000 | | | | 1,325,925 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 56,438,460 | | |
Italy 0.7% | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 09/01/22 | | | 5.500 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,568,192 | | |
Senior Unsecured 05/01/21 | | | 3.750 | % | | EUR | | | | | 7,620,000 | | | | 10,773,091 | | |
Republic of Italy 11/15/16 | | | 2.750 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 2,087,748 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 14,429,031 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Ivory Coast 0.1% | |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 07/23/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | | | | | 700,000 | | | | 670,250 | | |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond(c) Senior Unsecured 12/31/32 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,158,240 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,828,490 | | |
Kazakhstan 0.5% | |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC(b) Senior Unsecured 07/02/18 | | | 9.125 | % | | | | | | | 3,980,000 | | | | 4,701,375 | | |
04/09/21 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 500,000 | | | | 548,750 | | |
04/30/23 | | | 4.400 | % | | | | | | | 4,287,000 | | | | 4,179,825 | | |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC(b)(e) 11/07/44 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 900,000 | | | | 887,679 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 10,317,629 | | |
Macedonia —% | |
Macedonia Government Bond(b) 07/24/21 | | | 3.975 | % | | EUR | | | 716,000 | | | | 909,490 | | |
Malaysia 0.1% | |
Malaysia Government Bond Senior Unsecured 10/31/19 | | | 3.654 | % | | MYR | | | 10,600,000 | | | | 3,223,193 | | |
Mexico 2.4% | |
Mexican Bonos 12/17/15 | | | 8.000 | % | | MXN | | | 14,850,000 | | | | 1,159,918 | | |
06/16/16 | | | 6.250 | % | | MXN | | | 29,600,000 | | | | 2,290,124 | | |
12/15/16 | | | 7.250 | % | | MXN | | | 6,590,000 | | | | 523,447 | | |
12/14/17 | | | 7.750 | % | | MXN | | | 9,500,000 | | | | 773,968 | | |
12/13/18 | | | 8.500 | % | | MXN | | | 36,260,000 | | | | 3,059,486 | | |
06/11/20 | | | 8.000 | % | | MXN | | | 86,530,000 | | | | 7,279,283 | | |
06/10/21 | | | 6.500 | % | | MXN | | | 50,000 | | | | 3,903 | | |
06/09/22 | | | 6.500 | % | | MXN | | | 88,200,000 | | | | 6,876,374 | | |
12/05/24 | | | 10.000 | % | | MXN | | | 44,000,000 | | | | 4,271,263 | | |
06/03/27 | | | 7.500 | % | | MXN | | | 44,450,000 | | | | 3,647,179 | | |
Senior Unsecured 11/23/34 | | | 7.750 | % | | MXN | | | 31,000,000 | | | | 2,571,884 | | |
Mexico Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 01/11/40 | | | 6.050 | % | | | | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,837,625 | | |
Pemex Finance Ltd. (NPFGC) 08/15/17 | | | 10.610 | % | | | | | | | 1,237,500 | | | | 1,378,701 | | |
Senior Unsecured 11/15/18 | | | 9.150 | % | | | | | | | 2,485,000 | | | | 2,776,093 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust 01/21/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,934,713 | | |
06/15/38 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 450,000 | | | | 522,675 | | |
Petroleos Mexicanos 03/01/18 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,870,000 | | | | 3,172,211 | | |
05/03/19 | | | 8.000 | % | | | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 728,940 | | |
11/24/21 | | | 7.650 | % | | MXN | | | 26,200,000 | | | | 2,069,415 | | |
09/12/24 | | | 7.190 | % | | MXN | | | 19,070,000 | | | | 1,434,968 | | |
06/15/35 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 870,000 | | | | 1,026,600 | | |
06/02/41 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,925,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 53,263,770 | | |
Morocco 0.1% | |
Morocco Government International Bond Senior Unsecured(b) 12/11/22 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,317,000 | | | | 2,345,963 | | |
Netherlands 0.1% | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV 03/17/24 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,226,000 | | | | 1,303,557 | | |
New Zealand 0.5% | |
New Zealand Government Bond Senior Unsecured 03/15/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | NZD | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,086,528 | | |
05/15/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | NZD | | | 6,100,000 | | | | 5,320,597 | | |
04/15/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | NZD | | | 2,460,000 | | | | 2,120,007 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 11,527,132 | | |
Panama 0.1% | |
Ena Norte Trust Pass-Through Certificates(b) 04/25/23 | | | 4.950 | % | | | | | | | 1,520,416 | | | | 1,562,228 | | |
Paraguay 0.1% | |
Republic of Paraguay(b) 08/11/44 | | | 6.100 | % | | | | | | | 1,848,000 | | | | 1,981,980 | | |
Peru 0.8% | |
Corporacion Financiera de Desarrollo SA Senior Unsecured(b) 02/08/22 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,900,000 | | | | 3,029,479 | | |
Peru Enhanced Pass-Through Finance Ltd. Pass-Through Certificates(b)(m) 05/31/18 | | | 0.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,487,682 | | | | 1,394,646 | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 08/12/26 | | | 8.200 | % | | PEN | | | 9,407,000 | | | | 3,939,161 | | |
11/21/33 | | | 8.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,508,000 | | | | 3,856,050 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Peruvian Government International Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 08/12/20 | | | 7.840 | % | | PEN | | | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 1,228,323 | | |
08/12/26 | | | 8.200 | % | | PEN | | | | | 5,925,000 | | | | 2,481,081 | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond(b)(e) 08/12/24 | | | 5.700 | % | | PEN | | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 1,533,972 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 17,462,712 | | |
Philippines 0.2% | |
Philippine Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 01/15/21 | | | 4.950 | % | | PHP | | | | | 65,000,000 | | | | 1,492,086 | | |
03/30/26 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,196,687 | | |
Power Sector Assets & Liabilities Management Corp. Government Guaranteed(b) 12/02/24 | | | 7.390 | % | | | | | | | 1,390,000 | | | | 1,807,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,495,773 | | |
Poland 0.4% | |
Poland Government Bond 10/25/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | PLN | | | | | 11,243,000 | | | | 3,883,478 | | |
Poland Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 07/15/19 | | | 6.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,470,000 | | | | 1,744,082 | | |
03/23/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,950,000 | | | | 3,315,062 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 8,942,622 | | |
Qatar 0.2% | |
Nakilat, Inc. Senior Secured(b) 12/31/33 | | | 6.067 | % | | | | | | | 3,260,000 | | | | 3,700,100 | | |
Republic of Namibia 0.2% | |
Namibia International Bonds Senior Unsecured(b) 11/03/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 4,100,000 | | | | 4,428,000 | | |
Republic of the Congo —% | |
Republic of Congo Senior Unsecured(c) 06/30/29 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 446,500 | | | | 407,949 | | |
Romania 0.6% | |
Romania Government Bond 08/29/16 | | | 4.750 | % | | RON | | | | | 16,900,000 | | | | 5,024,837 | | |
Romanian Government International Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 02/07/22 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,996,875 | | |
08/22/23 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 5,312,000 | | | | 5,531,120 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 13,552,832 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Russian Federation 1.3% | |
Eurasian Development Bank Senior Unsecured 10/05/17 | | | 8.000 | % | | RUB | | | | | 121,600,000 | | | | 2,588,416 | | |
Gazprom Neft OAO Via GPN Capital SA Senior Unsecured(b) 09/19/22 | | | 4.375 | % | | | | | | | 4,800,000 | | | | 4,272,000 | | |
Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital SA(b) Senior Unsecured 04/11/18 | | | 8.146 | % | | | | | | | 2,813,000 | | | | 3,107,352 | | |
01/23/21 | | | 5.999 | % | | | | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,035,000 | | |
03/07/22 | | | 6.510 | % | | | | | | | 2,577,000 | | | | 2,689,744 | | |
08/16/37 | | | 7.288 | % | | | | | | | 300,000 | | | | 319,500 | | |
Russian Agricultural Bank OJSC Via RSHB Capital SA Senior Unsecured(b) 12/27/17 | | | 5.298 | % | | | | | | | 300,000 | | | | 292,125 | | |
Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond Senior Unsecured(c) 03/31/30 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 10,224,550 | | | | 11,599,650 | | |
Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance PLC Senior Unsecured(b) 11/22/25 | | | 6.800 | % | | | | | | | 833,000 | | | | 823,629 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 27,727,416 | | |
Senegal —% | |
Senegal Government International Bond(b) 07/30/24 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 505,000 | | | | 499,950 | | |
Serbia 0.1% | |
Republic of Serbia(b) 12/03/18 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 2,229,000 | | | | 2,359,954 | | |
South Africa 0.2% | |
South Africa Government Bond 01/31/30 | | | 8.000 | % | | ZAR | | | | | 12,400,000 | | | | 1,096,801 | | |
South Africa Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 01/17/24 | | | 4.665 | % | | | | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,872,000 | | |
Transnet SOC Ltd. Senior Unsecured(b) 07/26/22 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,051,875 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,020,676 | | |
South Korea 0.2% | |
Export-Import Bank of Korea Senior Unsecured 04/11/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 4,400,354 | | |
Export-Import Bank of Korea(b) 02/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | IDR | | | | | 8,000,000,000 | | | | 656,321 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 5,056,675 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Spain 0.3% | |
Spain Government Bond Senior Unsecured 04/30/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | EUR | | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,873,489 | | |
04/30/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | EUR | | | | | 2,430,000 | | | | 3,831,535 | | |
Spain Government Bond(b) Senior Unsecured 10/31/23 | | | 4.400 | % | | EUR | | | | | 700,000 | | | | 1,057,839 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 6,762,863 | | |
Sweden 0.1% | |
Sweden Government Bond 05/12/25 | | | 2.500 | % | | SEK | | | | | 14,300,000 | | | | 2,187,619 | | |
Trinidad and Tobago 0.4% | |
Petroleum Co. of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. Senior Unsecured(b) 08/14/19 | | | 9.750 | % | | | | | | | 7,514,000 | | | | 9,392,500 | | |
Turkey 1.6% | |
Export Credit Bank of Turkey Senior Unsecured(b) 09/23/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 604,500 | | |
Turkey Government International Bond 02/17/45 | | | 6.625 | % | | | | | | | 600,000 | | | | 718,680 | | |
Senior Unsecured 09/26/16 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,235,000 | | | | 1,350,151 | | |
06/05/20 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 850,000 | | | | 988,975 | | |
03/30/21 | | | 5.625 | % | | | | | | | 5,050,000 | | | | 5,529,649 | | |
09/26/22 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,475,500 | | |
03/23/23 | | | 3.250 | % | | | | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,614,500 | | |
02/05/25 | | | 7.375 | % | | | | | | | 13,080,000 | | | | 16,166,226 | | |
03/17/36 | | | 6.875 | % | | | | | | | 630,000 | | | | 762,300 | | |
05/30/40 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,814,625 | | |
01/14/41 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 2,438,040 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 34,463,146 | | |
United Arab Emirates 0.3% | |
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co.(b) Senior Unsecured 12/13/21 | | | 5.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,523,438 | | |
01/12/23 | | | 3.625 | % | | | | | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 2,213,750 | | |
05/06/24 | | | 3.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,629,000 | | | | 1,656,203 | | |
Dolphin Energy Ltd. Senior Secured(b) 12/15/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,423,000 | | | | 1,624,263 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 7,017,654 | | |
United Kingdom 0.2% | |
United Kingdom Gilt 03/07/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | GBP | | | | | 1,945,000 | | | | 3,900,349 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations(a)(l) (continued)
Issuer | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Uruguay 0.2% | |
Uruguay Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 03/21/36 | | | 7.625 | % | | | | | | | 725,000 | | | | 987,813 | | |
Senior Unsecured PIK 01/15/33 | | | 7.875 | % | | | | | | | 1,940,000 | | | | 2,652,950 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,640,763 | | |
Venezuela 1.4% | |
Petroleos de Venezuela SA 04/12/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 14,120,000 | | | | 9,361,560 | | |
11/02/17 | | | 8.500 | % | | | | | | | 3,170,800 | | | | 2,401,564 | | |
11/17/21 | | | 9.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,498,521 | | | | 2,217,188 | | |
Senior Unsecured 10/28/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 3,203,562 | | | | 2,835,152 | | |
Venezuela Government International Bond Senior Unsecured 02/26/16 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 1,742,500 | | |
08/23/22 | | | 12.750 | % | | | | | | | 3,006,000 | | | | 2,389,770 | | |
05/07/23 | | | 9.000 | % | | | | | | | 14,104,800 | | | | 9,062,334 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 30,010,068 | | |
Zambia 0.2% | |
Zambia Government International Bond Senior Unsecured(b) 04/14/24 | | | 8.500 | % | | | | | | | 4,077,000 | | | | 4,657,973 | | |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (Cost: $483,058,598) | | | | | | | | | 485,784,165 | | |
Municipal Bonds 0.3%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
California 0.1% | |
Cabazon Band Mission Indians Revenue Bonds Mortgage Notes Series 2004(b)(f)(h)(n) 10/01/11 | | | 13.000 | % | | | | | | | 2,820,000 | | | | 1,433,350 | | |
Puerto Rico 0.2% | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2014A(n) 07/01/35 | | | 8.000 | % | | | | | | | 4,920,000 | | | | 4,304,803 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $7,397,312) | | | | | | | | | 5,738,153 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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October 31, 2014
Senior Loans 4.7%
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Aerospace & Defense 0.1% | |
Doncasters US Finance LLC Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 04/09/20 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,009,634 | | | | 999,537 | | |
TASC, Inc. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 05/22/20 | | | 6.500 | % | | | | | | | 548,625 | | | | 539,573 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,539,110 | | |
Automotive 0.1% | |
Gates Global LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 07/05/21 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,036,875 | | |
Navistar, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 08/17/17 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 348,750 | | | | 349,406 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,386,281 | | |
Brokerage/Asset Managers/Exchanges —% | |
USI, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 12/27/19 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 810,624 | | | | 801,505 | | |
Building Materials —% | |
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 04/29/19 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 370,312 | | | | 368,924 | | |
Roofing Supply Group LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 05/31/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 536,040 | | | | 527,774 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 896,698 | | |
Cable and Satellite 0.2% | |
Encompass Digital Media, Inc. 1st Lien Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 06/06/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 977,644 | | | | 976,421 | | |
MCC Iowa LLC Tranche G Term Loan(c)(o) 01/20/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,053,500 | | | | 1,035,064 | | |
Mediacom Illinois LLC Tranche E Term Loan(c)(o) 10/23/17 | | | 3.130 | % | | | | | | | 890,138 | | | | 870,110 | | |
TWCC Holding Corp. 2nd Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 06/26/20 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 625,000 | | | | 612,238 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,493,833 | | |
Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Chemicals 0.5% | |
American Pacific Corp. Term Loan(c)(o) 02/27/19 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 997,494 | | | | 997,494 | | |
Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 04/10/18 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 783,920 | | | | 758,442 | | |
Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding B BV Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 02/01/20 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 962,878 | | | | 946,635 | | |
HII Holding Corp. 2nd Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 12/21/20 | | | 9.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,356,750 | | |
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 02/18/20 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 995,000 | | | | 992,095 | | |
MacDermid, Inc. Tranche B 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 06/07/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 978,330 | | |
Nexeo Solutions LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 09/08/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 906,792 | | | | 894,324 | | |
Oxea Finance & Cy SCA 2nd Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 07/15/20 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 425,000 | | | | 411,187 | | |
Polymer Group, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 12/19/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 994,987 | | | | 994,987 | | |
Solenis International LP/Holdings 3 LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 07/31/21 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 250,000 | | | | 246,250 | | |
Univar, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 06/30/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,943,259 | | | | 1,928,684 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 10,505,178 | | |
Construction Machinery —% | |
Douglas Dynamics LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 04/18/18 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 643,220 | | | | 640,004 | | |
Consumer Cyclical Services 0.2% | |
IG Investments Holdings LLC 1st Lien Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 10/31/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 540,375 | | | | 539,024 | | |
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 07/01/19 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 355,645 | | | | 354,607 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Quikrete Holdings, Inc. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 09/28/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 956,633 | | | | 946,588 | | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 02/19/19 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 625,355 | | | | 614,930 | | |
ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The) Term Loan(c)(o) 07/01/21 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 990,210 | | |
Weight Watchers International, Inc. Tranche B-2 Term Loan(c)(o) 04/02/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,379,000 | | | | 1,051,488 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,496,847 | | |
Consumer Products 0.2% | |
Affinion Group, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(e)(o) 04/30/18 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,196,992 | | | | 1,157,097 | | |
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Term Loan(c)(o) 04/03/19 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 376,125 | | | | 374,086 | | |
Herff Jones, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 06/25/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | | | | | 920,340 | | | | 916,889 | | |
Party City Holdings, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 07/27/19 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,421,172 | | | | 1,390,716 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,838,788 | | |
Diversified Manufacturing 0.2% | |
Accudyne Industries Borrower SCA/LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 12/13/19 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,366,950 | | | | 1,341,893 | | |
Allflex Holdings III, Inc.(c)(o) 1st Lien Term Loan 07/17/20 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,039,500 | | | | 1,016,330 | | |
2nd Lien Term Loan 07/19/21 | | | 8.000 | % | | | | | | | 250,000 | | | | 246,250 | | |
Apex Tool Group LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 01/31/20 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 884,031 | | | | 837,620 | | |
Filtration Group Corp. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 11/20/20 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,121,978 | | | | 1,117,490 | | |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC(c)(o) 1st Lien Term Loan 05/06/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 274,313 | | | | 269,581 | | |
2nd Lien Term Loan 05/06/22 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 250,000 | | | | 243,750 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 5,072,914 | | |
Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Electric 0.2% | |
Calpine Corp.(c)(o) Term Loan 04/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 628,399 | | | | 625,452 | | |
04/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 241,875 | | | | 240,741 | | |
EquiPower Resources Holdings LLC(c)(o) 1st Lien Tranche B Term Loan 12/21/18 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 291,692 | | | | 289,959 | | |
1st Lien Tranche C Term Loan 12/31/19 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 814,692 | | | | 809,852 | | |
Essential Power LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 08/08/19 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 448,775 | | | | 448,775 | | |
NRG Energy, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 07/01/18 | | | 2.750 | % | | | | | | | 629,046 | | | | 617,773 | | |
TPF Generation Holdings LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 12/31/17 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 746,231 | | | | 710,785 | | |
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC Term Loan(c)(f)(o) 04/25/15 | | | 4.647 | % | | | | | | | 1,345,944 | | | | 973,293 | | |
Windsor Financing LLC Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 12/05/17 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 320,523 | | | | 322,126 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 5,038,756 | | |
Environmental 0.1% | |
ADS Waste Holdings, Inc. Tranche B-2 Term Loan(c)(o) 10/09/19 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 933,375 | | | | 912,608 | | |
STI Infrastructure SARL Term Loan(c)(e)(o) 08/22/20 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 498,741 | | | | 491,883 | | |
Waste Industries U.S.A., Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 03/17/17 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 638,625 | | | | 633,835 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 2,038,326 | | |
Food and Beverage 0.2% | |
AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 07/10/17 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,965,000 | | | | 1,955,175 | | |
Arysta LifeScience SPC LLC 2nd Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 11/30/20 | | | 8.250 | % | | | | | | | 425,000 | | | | 427,478 | | |
Big Heart Pet Brands Term Loan(c)(o) 03/09/20 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 677,621 | | | | 650,942 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Performance Food Group, Inc. 2nd Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 11/14/19 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,110,937 | | | | 1,106,083 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 4,139,678 | | |
Gaming 0.2% | |
CCM Merger, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 08/06/21 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 391,837 | | | | 389,388 | | |
Cannery Casino Resorts LLC 2nd Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 10/02/19 | | | 10.000 | % | | | | | | | 250,000 | | | | 225,000 | | |
Peppermill Casinos, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 11/09/18 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,007,026 | | | | 1,015,838 | | |
ROC Finance LLC Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 06/20/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,039,500 | | | | 993,699 | | |
Scientific Games International, Inc. Tranche B2 Term Loan(c)(o) 10/01/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 978,330 | | |
Stockbridge/SBE Holdings Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 05/02/17 | | | 13.000 | % | | | | | | | 150,000 | | | | 154,500 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,756,755 | | |
Health Care 0.3% | |
Alere, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 06/30/17 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,296,281 | | | | 1,291,744 | | |
Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 06/03/19 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 543,127 | | | | 534,980 | | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.(c)(o) Tranche D Term Loan 01/27/21 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 757,654 | | | | 757,889 | | |
Tranche E Term Loan 01/25/17 | | | 3.485 | % | | | | | | | 284,263 | | | | 283,316 | | |
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 06/24/21 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 623,437 | | | | 617,758 | | |
IASIS Healthcare LLC Tranche B-2 Term Loan(c)(o) 05/03/18 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 830,784 | | | | 829,396 | | |
Onex Carestream Finance LP 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 06/07/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 591,642 | | | | 592,015 | | |
Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Quintiles Transnational Corp. Term B-3 Term Loan(c)(o) 06/08/18 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 942,873 | | | | 933,841 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 5,840,939 | | |
Independent Energy 0.1% | |
Samson Investment Co. 2nd Lien Tranche 1 Term Loan(c)(o) 09/25/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,311,769 | | |
Templar Energy LLC 2nd Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 11/25/20 | | | 8.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 901,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 2,212,769 | | |
Leisure 0.1% | |
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 05/28/21 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 448,875 | | | | 447,753 | | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Term Loan(c)(o) 07/19/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,002,500 | | |
Zuffa LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 02/25/20 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,743,946 | | | | 1,698,899 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 3,149,152 | | |
Media and Entertainment 0.4% | |
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. Tranche D Term Loan(c)(o) 01/30/19 | | | 6.992 | % | | | | | | | 1,128,407 | | | | 1,063,704 | | |
Getty Images, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 10/18/19 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,965,000 | | | | 1,853,251 | | |
Granite Broadcasting 1st Lien Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 05/23/18 | | | 6.750 | % | | | | | | | 231,584 | | | | 229,655 | | |
Ion Media Networks, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 12/18/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 992,500 | | | | 990,019 | | |
Learfield Communications, Inc. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 10/09/20 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,588,020 | | | | 1,580,080 | | |
Radio One, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 03/31/16 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 716,097 | | | | 714,306 | | |
RentPath, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 05/29/20 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,036,875 | | | | 1,034,283 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Univision Communications, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 03/01/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,083,500 | | | | 1,071,538 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 8,536,836 | | |
Metals 0.1% | |
Essar Steel Algoma, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 11/15/14 | | | 12.250 | % | | | | | | | 319,312 | | | | 319,114 | | |
FMG Resources August 2006 Proprietary Ltd. Term Loan(c)(o) 06/30/19 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,057,471 | | | | 1,030,675 | | |
Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corp. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 02/28/19 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 295,455 | | | | 286,960 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,636,749 | | |
Midstream —% | |
Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 04/04/18 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 119,090 | | | | 112,242 | | |
Oil Field Services 0.1% | |
Drillships Financing Holding, Inc. Tranche B1 Term Loan(c)(o) 03/31/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 882,123 | | | | 841,325 | | |
Fieldwood Energy LLC 2nd Lien Term Loan(c)(e)(o) 09/30/20 | | | 8.375 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 960,630 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,801,955 | | |
Other Financial Institutions —% | |
AlixPartners LLP 1st Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan(c)(o) 07/10/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 278,977 | | | | 274,561 | | |
Other Industry 0.1% | |
ATI Acquisition Co. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(d)(f)(g)(h)(o) 12/30/14 | | | 0.000 | % | | | | | | | 114,179 | | | | — | | |
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. Tranche B-3 Term Loan(c)(o) 05/22/18 | | | 7.000 | % | | | | | | | 435,937 | | | | 439,935 | | |
Sensus U.S.A., Inc.(c)(o) 1st Lien Term Loan 05/09/17 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 989,771 | | | | 960,078 | | |
2nd Lien Term Loan 05/09/18 | | | 8.500 | % | | | | | | | 725,000 | | | | 706,875 | | |
Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
WireCo WorldGroup, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 02/15/17 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 558,165 | | | | 558,863 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 2,665,751 | | |
Packaging 0.1% | |
Ranpak Corp. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 10/01/21 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 993,750 | | |
Paper —% | |
Caraustar Industries, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 05/01/19 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 850,382 | | | | 853,307 | | |
Pharmaceuticals 0.1% | |
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Tranche B-2 Term Loan(c)(o) 09/30/19 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 433,921 | | | | 427,052 | | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.(c)(o) Tranche B-C2 Term Loan 12/11/19 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 618,275 | | | | 612,865 | | |
Tranche B-D2 Term Loan 02/13/19 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 318,518 | | | | 315,731 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,355,648 | | |
Property & Casualty 0.1% | |
Alliant Holdings I LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 12/20/19 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 1,481,965 | | | | 1,472,703 | | |
Asurion LLC Tranche B-1 Term Loan(c)(o) 05/24/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,134,979 | | | | 1,135,297 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 2,608,000 | | |
Retailers 0.6% | |
Academy Ltd. Term Loan(c)(o) 08/03/18 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,754,959 | | | | 1,745,816 | | |
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 09/26/19 | | | 4.500 | % | | | | | | | 1,179,112 | | | | 1,166,272 | | |
David's Bridal, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 10/11/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,218,194 | | | | 1,184,182 | | |
Hudson's Bay Co. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 11/04/20 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,130 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
J. Crew Group, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 03/05/21 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,484,489 | | | | 1,432,071 | | |
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 03/16/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 968,695 | | | | 929,947 | | |
Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 10/16/19 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 994,925 | | | | 975,852 | | |
Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (The) Term Loan(c)(o) 10/25/20 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 693,633 | | | | 684,096 | | |
PetCo Animal Supplies, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 11/24/17 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,353,900 | | | | 1,341,092 | | |
Pilot Travel Centers LLC Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 10/01/21 | | | 4.250 | % | | | | | | | 575,000 | | | | 574,879 | | |
Rite Aid Corp.(c)(o) 2nd Lien Tranche 1 Term Loan 08/21/20 | | | 5.750 | % | | | | | | | 750,000 | | | | 753,750 | | |
Tranche 2 Term Loan 06/21/21 | | | 4.875 | % | | | | | | | 200,000 | | | | 199,500 | | |
Tranche 7 Term Loan 02/21/20 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 419,703 | | | | 414,352 | | |
Sports Authority, Inc. (The) Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 11/16/17 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 948,449 | | | | 891,542 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 13,293,481 | | |
Supermarkets 0.1% | |
Albertson's LLC Tranche B-2 Term Loan(c)(o) 03/21/19 | | | 4.750 | % | | | | | | | 1,042,765 | | | | 1,040,158 | | |
Sprouts Farmers Markets Holdings LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 04/23/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 419,866 | | | | 416,717 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 1,456,875 | | |
Technology 0.3% | |
Avago Technologies Ltd. Term Loan(c)(o) 05/06/21 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 598,500 | | | | 596,333 | | |
BMC Software Finance, Inc.(c)(e)(o) 09/10/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 987,190 | | |
Blue Coat Systems, Inc.(c)(o) 2nd Lien Term Loan 06/26/20 | | | 9.500 | % | | | | | | | 2,008,000 | | | | 1,990,430 | | |
Term Loan 05/31/19 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 864,065 | | | | 846,420 | | |
Senior Loans (continued)
Borrower | | Weighted Average Coupon | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Greeneden U.S. Holdings II LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 02/08/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 309,571 | | | | 301,368 | | |
Infogroup, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 05/26/18 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 675,000 | | | | 615,938 | | |
Micro Focus US, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 10/07/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | | | | | 275,000 | | | | 264,974 | | |
RP Crown Parent LLC 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 12/21/18 | | | 6.000 | % | | | | | | | 1,036,792 | | | | 1,002,930 | | |
TransUnion LLC Term Loan(c)(o) 04/09/21 | | | 4.000 | % | | | | | | | 348,250 | | | | 343,681 | | |
Verint Systems, Inc. Tranche B Term Loan(c)(o) 09/06/19 | | | 3.500 | % | | | | | | | 82,830 | | | | 82,167 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 7,031,431 | | |
Transportation Services —% | |
Commercial Barge Line Co. 1st Lien Term Loan(c)(o) 09/22/19 | | | 7.500 | % | | | | | | | 467,875 | | | | 467,000 | | |
Hertz Corp. (The) Letter of Credit(c)(o) 03/11/18 | | | 3.750 | % | | | | | | | 500,000 | | | | 496,250 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 963,250 | | |
Wirelines —% | |
Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc. Term Loan(c)(o) 10/21/16 | | | 6.250 | % | | | | | | | 663,948 | | | | 657,587 | | |
Total Senior Loans (Cost: $105,175,544) | | | | | | | | | 103,088,956 | | |
Common Stocks 0.1%
Issuer | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Consumer Discretionary 0.1% | |
Auto Components —% | |
Delphi Automotive PLC | | | | | | | 1,315 | | | | 90,709 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure —% | |
BLB Management Services , Inc. | | | | | | | 5,526 | | | | 184,569 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Media 0.1% | |
Cengage Learning, Inc. | | | | | | | 7,982 | | | | 224,494 | | |
Media News Group(p) | | | | | | | 2,495 | | | | 112,275 | | |
Tribune Media Co.(p) | | | | | | | 1,338 | | | | 89,679 | | |
Tribune Publishing Co.(p) | | | | | | | 334 | | | | 6,366 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 432,814 | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 708,092 | | |
Information Technology —% | |
IT Services —% | |
Advanstar Communications, Inc.(p) | | | | | | | 705 | | | | 16,215 | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 16,215 | | |
Materials —% | |
Chemicals —% | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | | | | | 3,806 | | | | 348,744 | | |
Metals & Mining —% | |
Aleris International, Inc.(p) | | | | | | | 3,721 | | | | 146,979 | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 495,723 | | |
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Telecommunication Services —% | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services —% | |
Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc.(p) | | | 478 | | | | 12,858 | | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | 12,858 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $847,090) | | | | | 1,232,888 | | |
Money Market Funds 4.9%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.092%(q)(r) | | | 106,858,518 | | | | 106,858,518 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $106,858,518) | | | | | 106,858,518 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $2,168,678,536) | | | | | 2,195,408,388 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | (1,875,686 | ) | |
Net Assets | | | | | 2,193,532,702 | | |
Investments in Derivatives
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at October 31, 2014
Counterparty | | Exchange Date | | Currency to be Delivered | | Currency to be Received | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | | 11/20/14 | | | 189,140,000 RUB | | | | 4,599,149 USD | | | | 221,582
| | | | —
| | |
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | | 11/25/14 | | | 16,610,000 AUD | | | | 14,488,737 USD | | | | —
| | | | (106,782
| ) | |
Deutsche Bank | | 11/25/14 | | | 3,917,003 USD | | | | 4,172,000,000 KRW | | | | —
| | | | (31,023
| ) | |
Deutsche Bank | | 11/25/14 | | | 2,633,494 USD | | | | 5,970,000 TRY | | | | 39,593
| | | | —
| | |
Goldman, Sachs & Co. | | 11/25/14 | | | 15,770,000 SEK | | | | 2,192,242 USD | | | | 56,495
| | | | —
| | |
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. | | 11/24/14 | | | 3,243,971 USD | | | | 10,600,000 MYR | | | | —
| | | | (40,289
| ) | |
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. | | 11/25/14 | | | 1,305,300 USD | | | | 4,330,000 PLN | | | | —
| | | | (21,379
| ) | |
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. | | 12/03/14 | | | 590,000 SGD | | | | 463,818 USD | | | | 4,640
| | | | —
| | |
Standard Chartered Bank | | 12/08/14 | | | 5,790,000 GBP | | | | 9,259,484 USD | | | | 314
| | | | —
| | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at October 31, 2014 (continued)
Counterparty | | Exchange Date | | Currency to be Delivered | | Currency to be Received | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
UBS Securities | | 11/25/14 | | | 15,430,000 NZD | | | | 12,209,142 USD | | | | 205,869 | | | | — | | |
UBS Securities | | 12/08/14 | | | 32,560,000 EUR | | | | 40,798,657 USD | | | | — | | | | (14,804 | ) | |
Total | | | | | | | | | 528,493 | | | | (214,277 | ) | |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, securities totaling $3,706,226 were pledged as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.
Long Futures Contracts Outstanding
Contract Description | | Number of Contracts | | Trading Currency | | Notional Market Value ($) | | Expiration Date | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
US 2YR NOTE | | | 425 | | | USD | | | | | 93,314,063 | | | 12/2014 | | | 278,269 | | | | — | | |
US ULTRA T-BOND | | | 797 | | | USD | | | | | 124,979,563 | | | 12/2014 | | | 2,465,898 | | | | — | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 2,744,167 | | | | — | | |
Short Futures Contracts Outstanding
Contract Description | | Number of Contracts | | Trading Currency | | Notional Market Value ($) | | Expiration Date | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
EURO BUXL 30YR BOND | | | (54 | ) | | EUR | | | | | (9,833,820 | ) | | 12/2014 | | | — | | | | (362,570 | ) | |
US 10YR NOTE | | | (2,112 | ) | | USD | | | | | (266,871,011 | ) | | 12/2014 | | | — | | | | (4,580,260 | ) | |
US 5YR NOTE | | | (867 | ) | | USD | | | | | (103,545,541 | ) | | 12/2014 | | | 1,023,902 | | | | — | | |
US LONG BOND | | | (558 | ) | | USD | | | | | (78,730,313 | ) | | 12/2014 | | | — | | | | (2,026,204 | ) | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 1,023,902 | | | | (6,969,034 | ) | |
Credit Default Swap Contracts Outstanding at October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, securities and cash totaling $6,115,754 were pledged as collateral to cover open centrally cleared credit default swap contracts.
Sell Protection
Counterparty | | Reference Entity | | Expiration Date | | Receive Fixed Rate (%) | | Implied Credit Spread (%)** | | Notional Amount ($) | | Market Value ($) | | Unamortized Premium (Paid) Received ($) | | Periodic Payments Receivable (Payable) ($) | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
Morgan Stanley* | | CDX North America High Yield 23-V1 | | 12/20/2019 | | | 5.000 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 61,985,000 | | | | 885,644 | | | | — | | | | 344,361 | | | | 1,230,005 | | | | —
| | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Sell Protection (continued)
Counterparty | | Reference Entity | | Expiration Date | | Receive Fixed Rate (%) | | Implied Credit Spread (%)** | | Notional Amount ($) | | Market Value ($) | | Unamortized Premium (Paid) Received ($) | | Periodic Payments Receivable (Payable) ($) | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
Morgan Stanley* | | CDX North America High Yield 23-V1 | | 12/20/2019 | | | 5.000 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 52,000,000 | | | | 1,075,155 | | | | — | | | | 288,889 | | | | 1,364,044 | | | | —
| | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,594,049 | | | | — | | |
* Centrally cleared swap contract
** Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate or sovereign issues as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
Interest Rate Swap Contracts Outstanding at October 31, 2014
At October 31, 2014, securities and cash totaling $6,149,818 were pledged as collateral to cover open centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts.
Counterparty | | Floating Rate Index | | Fund Pay/Receive Floating Rate | | Fixed Rate (%) | | Expiration Date | | Notional Currency | | Notional Amount | | Unamortized Premium (Paid) Received ($) | | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | Unrealized Depreciation ($) | |
Morgan Stanley* | | 3-Month USD LIBOR-BBA | | Receive | | | 2.551 | | | 9/4/24 | | USD | | | | | 190,000,000 | | | | (1,652 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,210,481 | ) | |
* Centrally cleared swap contract
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted.
(b) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $926,300,584 or 42.23% of net assets.
(c) Variable rate security.
(d) Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $14,947,876, which represents 0.68% of net assets.
(e) Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(f) Represents securities that have defaulted on payment of interest. The Fund has stopped accruing interest on these securities. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $2,853,572, which represents 0.13% of net assets.
(g) Negligible market value.
(h) Identifies securities considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at October 31, 2014 was $1,433,350, which represents 0.07% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at October 31, 2014 is as follows:
Security Description | | Acquisition Dates | | Cost ($) | |
ATI Acquisition Co. Tranche B Term Loan 12/30/14 0.000% | | 12/23/2009 - 10/13/2014 | | | 77,506 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)
Security Description | | Acquisition Dates | | Cost ($) | |
Cabazon Band Mission Indians Revenue Bonds Mortgage Notes Series 2004 10/01/11 13.000% | | 10/04/2004 | | | 2,820,000 | | |
Six Flags, Inc., Escrow 06/01/44 0.000% | | 5/07/2010 | | | — | | |
(i) The maturity dates shown represent the original maturity of the underlying obligation. Actual maturity may vary based upon prepayment activity on these obligations. Unless otherwise noted, the coupon rates presented are fixed rates.
(j) Interest Only (IO) security. The actual effective yield of this security is different than the stated coupon rate.
(k) This security, or a portion of this security, has been pledged as collateral in connection with open futures and swap contracts. These values are denoted within the Investments in Derivatives section of the Portfolio of Investments.
(l) Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by the government.
(m) Zero coupon bond.
(n) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $5,738,153 or 0.26% of net assets.
(o) Senior loans have rates of interest that float periodically based primarily on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other short-term rates. The interest rate shown reflects the weighted average coupon as of October 31, 2014. The interest rate shown for senior loans purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, if any, reflects an estimated average coupon. Remaining maturities of senior loans may be less than the stated maturities shown as a result of contractual or optional prepayments by the borrower. Such prepayments cannot be predicted.
(p) Non-income producing.
(q) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2014.
(r) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company's outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended October 31, 2014, are as follows:
Issuer | | Beginning Cost ($) | | Purchase Cost ($) | | Proceeds From Sales ($) | | Ending Cost ($) | | Dividends — Affiliated Issuers ($) | | Value ($) | |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund | | | 82,995,116 | | | | 822,725,336 | | | | (798,861,934 | ) | | | 106,858,518 | | | | 75,106 | | | | 106,858,518 | | |
Abbreviation Legend
CMO Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
PIK Payment-in-Kind
STRIPS Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal Securities
Currency Legend
AUD Australian Dollar
BRL Brazilian Real
CLP Chilean Peso
COP Colombian Peso
DOP Dominican Republic Peso
EUR Euro
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Currency Legend (continued)
GBP British Pound
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
KRW Korean Won
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysia Ringgits
NZD New Zealand Dollar
PEN Peru Nuevos Soles
PHP Philippine Peso
PLN Polish Zloty
RON Romania, New Lei
RUB Russian Rouble
SEK Swedish Krona
SGD Singapore Dollar
TRY Turkish Lira
USD US Dollar
UYU Uruguay Pesos
ZAR South African Rand
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | |
Banking | | | — | | | | 31,056,318 | | | | 697,913 | | | | 31,754,231 | | |
Leisure | | | — | | | | 10,558,564 | | | | — | (a) | | | 10,558,564 | | |
Transportation Services | | | — | | | | 5,783,049 | | | | 2,334,416 | | | | 8,117,465 | | |
All Other Industries | | | — | | | | 866,005,121 | | | | — | | | | 866,005,121 | | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency | | | — | | | | 95,997,461 | | | | — | | | | 95,997,461 | | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | | | — | | | | 191,765,377 | | | | 50,787,423 | | | | 242,552,800 | | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | | | — | | | | 100,534,507 | | | | — | | | | 100,534,507 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency | | | — | | | | 41,168,273 | | | | 8,240,849 | | | | 49,409,122 | | |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds | | | — | | | | 69,203,834 | | | | — | | | | 69,203,834 | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | 18,572,603 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,572,603 | | |
Foreign Government Obligations | | | — | | | | 479,775,052 | | | | 6,009,113 | | | | 485,784,165 | | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 5,738,153 | | | | — | | | | 5,738,153 | | |
Total Bonds | | | 18,572,603 | | | | 1,897,585,709 | | | | 68,069,714 | | | | 1,984,228,026 | | |
Senior Loans | |
Chemicals | | | — | | | | 6,397,505 | | | | 4,107,673 | | | | 10,505,178 | | |
Construction Machinery | | | — | | | | — | | | | 640,004 | | | | 640,004 | | |
Diversified Manufacturing | | | — | | | | 4,829,164 | | | | 243,750 | | | | 5,072,914 | | |
Electric | | | — | | | | 4,267,855 | | | | 770,901 | | | | 5,038,756 | | |
Gaming | | | — | | | | 3,602,255 | | | | 154,500 | | | | 3,756,755 | | |
Leisure | | | — | | | | 2,146,652 | | | | 1,002,500 | | | | 3,149,152 | | |
Media and Entertainment | | | — | | | | 4,932,454 | | | | 3,604,382 | | | | 8,536,836 | | |
Other Industry | | | — | | | | 439,935 | | | | 2,225,816 | | | | 2,665,751 | | |
Retailers | | | — | | | | 12,401,939 | | | | 891,542 | | | | 13,293,481 | | |
Transportation Services | | | — | | | | 467,000 | | | | 496,250 | | | | 963,250 | | |
All Other Industries | | | — | | | | 49,466,879 | | | | — | | | | 49,466,879 | | |
Total Senior Loans | | | — | | | | 88,951,638 | | | | 14,137,318 | | | | 103,088,956 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Equity Securities | |
Common Stocks | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 186,755 | | | | 409,062 | | | | 112,275 | | | | 708,092 | | |
Information Technology | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,215 | | | | 16,215 | | |
Materials | | | 348,743 | | | | — | | | | 146,980 | | | | 495,723 | | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 12,858 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,858 | | |
Total Equity Securities | | | 548,356 | | | | 409,062 | | | | 275,470 | | | | 1,232,888 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 106,858,518 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 106,858,518 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 106,858,518 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 106,858,518 | | |
Investments in Securities | | | 125,979,477 | | | | 1,986,946,409 | | | | 82,482,502 | | | | 2,195,408,388 | | |
Derivatives | |
Assets | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | 528,493 | | | | — | | | | 528,493 | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 3,768,069 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,768,069 | | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 2,594,049 | | | | — | | | | 2,594,049 | | |
Liabilities | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (214,277 | ) | | | — | | | | (214,277 | ) | |
Futures Contracts | | | (6,969,034 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,969,034 | ) | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | (2,210,481 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,210,481 | ) | |
Total | | | 122,778,512 | | | | 1,987,644,193 | | | | 82,482,502 | | | | 2,192,905,207 | | |
(a) Rounds to zero.
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | Corporate Bonds & Notes ($) | | Residential Mortgage- Backed Securities — Non-Agency ($) | | Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency ($) | | Foreign Government Obligations ($) | | Senior Loans ($) | | Common Stocks ($) | | Total ($) | |
Balance as of October 31, 2013 | | | 730,616 | | | | 33,919,535 | | | | — | | | | 1,831,434 | | | | 6,217,042 | | | | 314,718 | | | | 43,013,345 | | |
Accrued discounts/premiums | | | 767 | | | | (22,295 | ) | | | (2,689 | ) | | | (28,062 | ) | | | (31,310 | ) | | | — | | | | (83,589 | ) | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | — | | | | 8,564 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (221,345 | ) | | | — | | | | (212,781 | ) | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(a) | | | 44,237 | | | | (112,639 | ) | | | 2,168 | | | | 240,388 | | | | (93,042 | ) | | | 104,152 | | | | 185,264 | | |
Sales | | | — | | | | (12,062,129 | ) | | | (104,262 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,032,410 | ) | | | — | | | | (15,198,801 | ) | |
Purchases | | | 2,256,709 | | | | 35,073,000 | | | | 8,345,632 | | | | 3,965,353 | | | | 7,139,912 | | | | — | | | | 56,780,606 | | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,180,585 | | | | 41,168 | | | | 5,221,753 | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | — | | | | (6,016,613 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,022,114 | ) | | | (184,568 | ) | | | (7,223,295 | ) | |
Balance as of October 31, 2014 | | | 3,032,329 | | | | 50,787,423 | | | | 8,240,849 | | | | 6,009,113 | | | | 14,137,318 | | | | 275,470 | | | | 82,482,502 | | |
(a) Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities held at October 31, 2014 was $92,037, which is comprised of Corporate Bonds & Notes of $44,237, Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency of $(112,639), Asset — Backed Securities — Non-Agency of $2,168, Foreign Government Obligations of $240,388, Senior Loans of $(134,325) and Common Stocks of $52,208.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain corporate bonds, residential and asset backed securities, foreign government obligations, senior loans, and equity securities classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach and utilize single market quotations from broker dealers which may have included, but were not limited to, observable transactions for identical or similar assets in the market and the distressed nature of the security. The appropriateness of fair values for these securities is monitored on an ongoing basis which may include results of back testing, manual price reviews and other control procedures. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) valuation measurement.
Financial Assets were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 due to utilizing a single market quotation from a broker dealer. As a result, as of period end, management determined to value the security(s) under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.
Financial assets were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 as observable market inputs were utilized and management determined that there was sufficient, reliable and observable market data to value these assets as of period end.
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $2,061,820,018) | | $ | 2,088,549,870 | | |
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $106,858,518) | | | 106,858,518 | | |
Total investments (identified cost $2,168,678,536) | | | 2,195,408,388 | | |
Cash | | | 150,318 | | |
Foreign currency (identified cost $477,370) | | | 465,998 | | |
Margin deposits | | | 5,626,301 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 528,493 | | |
Premiums paid on outstanding swap contracts | | | 1,652 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 133,297,080 | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 3,392,766 | | |
Dividends | | | 7,652 | | |
Interest | | | 25,657,442 | | |
Reclaims | | | 174,512 | | |
Variation margin | | | 2,040,805 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 515 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 18,209 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 193,505 | | |
Total assets | | | 2,366,963,636 | | |
Liabilities | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 214,277 | | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | | | 135,757,548 | | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | | | 32,603,342 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 3,395,182 | | |
Dividends and interest on securities sold short | | | 147,292 | | |
Variation margin | | | 483,088 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 31,174 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 14,551 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 398,382 | | |
Administration fees | | | 3,810 | | |
Plan administration fees | | | 1 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 52,250 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 106 | | |
Other expenses | | | 136,426 | | |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | | | 193,505 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 173,430,934 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 2,193,532,702 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 2,130,175,587 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 8,651,007 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain | | | 30,609,466 | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 26,729,852 | | |
Foreign currency translations | | | (130,029 | ) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 314,216 | | |
Futures contracts | | | (3,200,965 | ) | |
Swap contracts | | | 383,568 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 2,193,532,702 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
October 31, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,313,682,516 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 214,436,354 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.13 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 6.44 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 16,181,450 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,642,916 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.12 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 186,746,217 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 30,475,940 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.13 | | |
Class K | |
Net assets | | $ | 155,899 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 25,813 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.04 | | |
Class R | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,629,192 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 264,456 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.16 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,682,901 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 941,620 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.04 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,193,459 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 693,831 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.04 | | |
Class W | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,100 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,650 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.12 | | |
Class Y | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,581,522 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 262,303 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.03 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 663,669,446 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 109,902,087 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.04 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 4.75%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended October 31, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 32,521 | | |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | | | 75,106 | | |
Interest | | | 115,008,633 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (241,368 | ) | |
Total income | | | 114,874,892 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 11,508,313 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 3,227,225 | | |
Class B | | | 205,163 | | |
Class C | | | 1,936,407 | | |
Class R | | | 7,821 | | |
Class W | | | 17 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 2,256,763 | | |
Class B | | | 35,729 | | |
Class C | | | 338,102 | | |
Class K | | | 81 | | |
Class R | | | 2,737 | | |
Class R4 | | | 7,307 | | |
Class R5 | | | 1,342 | | |
Class W | | | 12 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,232,118 | | |
Administration fees | | | 1,406,311 | | |
Plan administration fees | |
Class K | | | 407 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 82,383 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 85,396 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 216,785 | | |
Registration fees | | | 179,545 | | |
Professional fees | | | 106,433 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses | | | 1,118 | | |
Other | | | 84,673 | | |
Total expenses | | | 22,922,188 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (23,441 | ) | |
Fees waived by Distributor — Class C | | | (242,507 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (6,188 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 22,650,052 | | |
Net investment income | | | 92,224,840 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | 16,391,399 | | |
Foreign currency translations | | | (163,737 | ) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 1,762,598 | | |
Futures contracts | | | 10,430,685 | | |
Swap contracts | | | (564,481 | ) | |
Net realized gain | | | 27,856,464 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (20,198,430 | ) | |
Foreign currency translations | | | (8,973 | ) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (943,473 | ) | |
Futures contracts | | | 527,865 | | |
Swap contracts | | | 383,568 | | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation | | | (20,239,443 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 7,617,021 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 99,841,861 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a)(b) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 92,224,840 | | | $ | 109,627,163 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 27,856,464 | | | | 62,321,050 | | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation | | | (20,239,443 | ) | | | (126,924,941 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 99,841,861 | | | | 45,023,272 | | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (50,496,230 | ) | | | (56,573,902 | ) | |
Class B | | | (653,135 | ) | | | (1,206,614 | ) | |
Class C | | | (6,444,716 | ) | | | (8,408,652 | ) | |
Class K | | | (6,672 | ) | | | (7,074 | ) | |
Class R | | | (56,509 | ) | | | (30,212 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (173,995 | ) | | | (79,956 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (116,718 | ) | | | (12,980 | ) | |
Class W | | | (256 | ) | | | (102 | ) | |
Class Y | | | (10,870 | ) | | | (102 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (29,888,334 | ) | | | (38,379,276 | ) | |
Net realized gains | |
Class A | | | (36,044,552 | ) | | | (4,588,950 | ) | |
Class B | | | (675,739 | ) | | | (142,982 | ) | |
Class C | | | (5,834,610 | ) | | | (816,591 | ) | |
Class K | | | (4,862 | ) | | | (567 | ) | |
Class R | | | (37,630 | ) | | | (833 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (88,712 | ) | | | (8 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (58,030 | ) | | | (25 | ) | |
Class W | | | (71 | ) | | | (8 | ) | |
Class Y | | | (549 | ) | | | — | | |
Class Z | | | (20,774,814 | ) | | | (3,024,482 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (151,367,004 | ) | | | (113,273,316 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (68,716,989 | ) | | | (409,893,339 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (120,242,132 | ) | | | (478,143,383 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 2,313,774,834 | | | | 2,791,918,217 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 2,193,532,702 | | | $ | 2,313,774,834 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 8,651,007 | | | $ | 3,818,285 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Class Y shares are based on operations from June 13, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a)(b) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(c) | | | 65,360,791 | | | | 400,346,321 | | | | 44,564,433 | | | | 283,968,679 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 12,935,040 | | | | 78,398,656 | | | | 8,634,390 | | | | 54,699,854 | | |
Redemptions | | | (71,969,614 | ) | | | (440,986,881 | ) | | | (77,906,720 | ) | | | (491,242,604 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 6,326,217 | | | | 37,758,096 | | | | (24,707,897 | ) | | | (152,574,071 | ) | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 172,372 | | | | 1,053,536 | | | | 490,739 | | | | 3,134,223 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 174,921 | | | | 1,057,127 | | | | 166,727 | | | | 1,058,427 | | |
Redemptions(c) | | | (1,954,925 | ) | | | (11,986,412 | ) | | | (4,189,937 | ) | | | (26,566,953 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (1,607,632 | ) | | | (9,875,749 | ) | | | (3,532,471 | ) | | | (22,374,303 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 3,961,634 | | | | 24,305,051 | | | | 7,260,562 | | | | 46,357,308 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,567,141 | | | | 9,493,476 | | | | 1,111,400 | | | | 7,049,760 | | |
Redemptions | | | (10,322,949 | ) | | | (63,246,438 | ) | | | (14,222,016 | ) | | | (89,600,590 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (4,794,174 | ) | | | (29,447,911 | ) | | | (5,850,054 | ) | | | (36,193,522 | ) | |
Class K shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 398 | | | | 2,400 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,831 | | | | 10,937 | | | | 1,165 | | | | 7,288 | | |
Redemptions | | | (4,160 | ) | | | (25,168 | ) | | | (2,237 | ) | | | (14,162 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (1,931 | ) | | | (11,831 | ) | | | (1,072 | ) | | | (6,874 | ) | |
Class R shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 190,951 | | | | 1,178,705 | | | | 230,616 | | | | 1,477,279 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 14,868 | | | | 90,648 | | | | 3,875 | | | | 24,446 | | |
Redemptions | | | (135,132 | ) | | | (836,771 | ) | | | (74,642 | ) | | | (462,038 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 70,687 | | | | 432,582 | | | | 159,849 | | | | 1,039,687 | | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 699,631 | | | | 4,232,013 | | | | 1,087,673 | | | | 6,742,914 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 25,196 | | | | 151,157 | | | | 9,136 | | | | 56,085 | | |
Redemptions | | | (331,831 | ) | | | (2,006,687 | ) | | | (548,185 | ) | | | (3,359,793 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 392,996 | | | | 2,376,483 | | | | 548,624 | | | | 3,439,206 | | |
Class R5 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 620,697 | | | | 3,773,902 | | | | 256,331 | | | | 1,582,354 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 29,039 | | | | 174,127 | | | | 2,052 | | | | 12,633 | | |
Redemptions | | | (208,549 | ) | | | (1,254,449 | ) | | | (7,029 | ) | | | (43,284 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 441,187 | | | | 2,693,580 | | | | 251,354 | | | | 1,551,703 | | |
Class W shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,244 | | | | 7,606 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 1,244 | | | | 7,606 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, 2014 | | Year Ended October 31, 2013(a)(b) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity (continued) | |
Class Y shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 258,916 | | | | 1,554,197 | | | | 3,096 | | | | 18,936 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,839 | | | | 11,063 | | | | 10 | | | | 60 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,558 | ) | | | (9,466 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 259,197 | | | | 1,555,794 | | | | 3,106 | | | | 18,996 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 26,969,988 | | | | 163,228,255 | | | | 33,293,071 | | | | 209,276,647 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,671,965 | | | | 9,993,382 | | | | 1,427,227 | | | | 8,931,096 | | |
Redemptions | | | (41,021,506 | ) | | | (247,427,276 | ) | | | (68,101,604 | ) | | | (423,001,904 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (12,379,553 | ) | | | (74,205,639 | ) | | | (33,381,306 | ) | | | (204,794,161 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (11,291,762 | ) | | | (68,716,989 | ) | | | (66,509,867 | ) | | | (409,893,339 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) Class Y shares are based on operations from June 13, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(c) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.27 | | | $ | 6.41 | | | $ | 6.11 | | | $ | 6.16 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 5.40 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.29 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.41 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.70 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.13 | | | $ | 6.27 | | | $ | 6.41 | | | $ | 6.11 | | | $ | 6.16 | | | $ | 5.84 | | |
Total return | | | 4.64 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 6.72 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 13.21 | % | | | 13.14 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.02 | %(c) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.99 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.04 | %(e) | | | 1.03 | %(e) | | | 1.02 | %(c)(e) | | | 1.02 | %(e) | | | 1.00 | %(e) | | | 0.99 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.14 | % | | | 4.10 | % | | | 4.11 | %(c) | | | 4.89 | % | | | 5.22 | % | | | 5.09 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,313,683 | | | $ | 1,303,812 | | | $ | 1,492,620 | | | $ | 1,365,605 | | | $ | 956,132 | | | $ | 1,013,941 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(f) | | | 113 | %(f) | | | 48 | %(f) | | | 83 | %(f) | | | 128 | % | | | 50 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77%, 71%, 25% and 63% for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and year ended May 31, 2012, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 6.41 | | | $ | 6.11 | | | $ | 6.16 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 5.40 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.41 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.66 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.12 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 6.41 | | | $ | 6.11 | | | $ | 6.16 | | | $ | 5.84 | | |
Total return | | | 3.85 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 6.39 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 12.37 | % | | | 12.30 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.77 | %(c) | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.74 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.79 | %(e) | | | 1.78 | %(e) | | | 1.77 | %(c)(e) | | | 1.77 | %(e) | | | 1.75 | %(e) | | | 1.74 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.40 | % | | | 3.32 | % | | | 3.37 | %(c) | | | 4.15 | % | | | 4.47 | % | | | 4.43 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 16,181 | | | $ | 26,614 | | | $ | 49,873 | | | $ | 55,594 | | | $ | 61,684 | | | $ | 91,784 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(f) | | | 113 | %(f) | | | 48 | %(f) | | | 83 | %(f) | | | 128 | % | | | 50 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77%, 71%, 25% and 63% for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and year ended May 31, 2012, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.27 | | | $ | 6.41 | | | $ | 6.11 | | | $ | 6.17 | | | $ | 5.84 | | | $ | 5.41 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.40 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.66 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.13 | | | $ | 6.27 | | | $ | 6.41 | | | $ | 6.11 | | | $ | 6.17 | | | $ | 5.84 | | |
Total return | | | 4.00 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 6.45 | % | | | 3.64 | % | | | 12.72 | % | | | 12.26 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.77 | %(c) | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.74 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.66 | %(e) | | | 1.63 | %(e) | | | 1.62 | %(c)(e) | | | 1.62 | %(e) | | | 1.60 | %(e) | | | 1.59 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.52 | % | | | 3.50 | % | | | 3.51 | %(c) | | | 4.28 | % | | | 4.62 | % | | | 4.47 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 186,746 | | | $ | 221,063 | | | $ | 263,736 | | | $ | 234,351 | | | $ | 185,859 | | | $ | 196,319 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(f) | | | 113 | %(f) | | | 48 | %(f) | | | 83 | %(f) | | | 128 | % | | | 50 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77%, 71%, 25% and 63% for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and year ended May 31, 2012, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class K | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011(b) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.18 | | | $ | 6.33 | | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.09 | | | $ | 6.01 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.07 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.09 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.16 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.18 | | | $ | 6.33 | | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.09 | | |
Total return | | | 4.83 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 6.68 | % | | | 4.59 | % | | | 2.62 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(c) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | %(d) | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.89 | %(d) | |
Total net expenses(e) | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | %(d)(f) | | | 0.90 | %(f) | | | 0.89 | %(d)(f) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.27 | % | | | 4.22 | % | | | 4.22 | %(d) | | | 5.00 | % | | | 5.19 | %(d) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 156 | | | $ | 172 | | | $ | 182 | | | $ | 219 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(g) | | | 113 | %(g) | | | 48 | %(g) | | | 83 | %(g) | | | 128 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) Based on operations from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(c) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(f) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(g) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77%, 71%, 25% and 63% for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and year ended May 31, 2012, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class R | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011(b) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.30 | | | $ | 6.44 | | | $ | 6.14 | | | $ | 6.19 | | | $ | 6.16 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.22 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.13 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.35 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.16 | | | $ | 6.30 | | | $ | 6.44 | | | $ | 6.14 | | | $ | 6.19 | | |
Total return | | | 4.35 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 6.58 | % | | | 4.20 | % | | | 5.86 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(c) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.27 | %(d) | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.36 | %(d) | |
Total net expenses(e) | | | 1.29 | %(f) | | | 1.29 | %(f) | | | 1.27 | %(d)(f) | | | 1.27 | %(f) | | | 1.25 | %(d)(f) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.88 | % | | | 3.92 | % | | | 3.82 | %(d) | | | 4.44 | % | | | 5.31 | %(d) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,629 | | | $ | 1,220 | | | $ | 218 | | | $ | 71 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(g) | | | 113 | %(g) | | | 48 | %(g) | | | 83 | %(g) | | | 128 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) Based on operations from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(c) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(f) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(g) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77%, 71%, 25% and 63% for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and year ended May 31, 2012, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.18 | | | $ | 6.34 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.27 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.12 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.18 | | |
Total return | | | 4.98 | % | | | 1.97 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.80 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.79 | %(e) | | | 0.79 | %(c)(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.36 | % | | | 4.54 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 5,683 | | | $ | 3,389 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(f) | | | 113 | %(f) | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77% and 71% for the years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class R5 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011(b) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.19 | | | $ | 6.33 | | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.09 | | | $ | 6.01 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.08 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.08 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.16 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.19 | | | $ | 6.33 | | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.09 | | |
Total return | | | 4.92 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 6.79 | % | | | 4.86 | % | | | 2.68 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(c) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.66 | %(d) | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.63 | %(d) | |
Total net expenses(e) | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.66 | %(d)(f) | | | 0.65 | %(f) | | | 0.63 | %(d)(f) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.47 | % | | | 4.73 | % | | | 4.50 | %(d) | | | 5.26 | % | | | 5.45 | %(d) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 4,193 | | | $ | 1,563 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 277 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(g) | | | 113 | %(g) | | | 48 | %(g) | | | 83 | %(g) | | | 128 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) Based on operations from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(c) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(f) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(g) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77%, 71%, 25% and 63% for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and year ended May 31, 2012, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class W | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011(b) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 6.41 | | | $ | 6.10 | | | $ | 6.16 | | | $ | 6.16 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.21 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.12 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.33 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.12 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 6.41 | | | $ | 6.10 | | | $ | 6.16 | | |
Total return | | | 4.67 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 6.90 | % | | | 4.34 | % | | | 5.53 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(c) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.00 | %(d) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.89 | %(d) | |
Total net expenses(e) | | | 1.04 | %(f) | | | 0.97 | %(f) | | | 1.00 | %(d)(f) | | | 1.02 | %(f) | | | 0.89 | %(d)(f) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.08 | % | | | 4.21 | % | | | 4.19 | %(d) | | | 4.89 | % | | | 5.10 | %(d) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(g) | | | 113 | %(g) | | | 48 | %(g) | | | 83 | %(g) | | | 128 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) Based on operations from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(c) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(f) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(g) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77%, 71%, 25% and 63% for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and year ended May 31, 2012, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | |
Class Y | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.17 | | | $ | 6.18 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.11 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.09 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.03 | | | $ | 6.17 | | |
Total return | | | 5.15 | % | | | 1.57 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.64 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.64 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.50 | % | | | 4.94 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,582 | | | $ | 19 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(e) | | | 113 | %(e) | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) Based on operations from June 13, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77% and 71% for the years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended October 31, | | Year Ended May 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.18 | | | $ | 6.33 | | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.09 | | | $ | 5.78 | | | $ | 5.35 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.31 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.39 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.70 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.18 | | | $ | 6.33 | | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 6.09 | | | $ | 5.78 | | |
Total return | | | 4.97 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 6.74 | % | | | 4.75 | % | | | 13.46 | % | | | 13.36 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.77 | %(c) | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.74 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.79 | %(e) | | | 0.78 | %(e) | | | 0.77 | %(c)(e) | | | 0.77 | %(e) | | | 0.75 | %(e) | | | 0.74 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.39 | % | | | 4.34 | % | | | 4.37 | %(c) | | | 5.13 | % | | | 5.47 | % | | | 5.35 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 663,669 | | | $ | 755,920 | | | $ | 985,278 | | | $ | 812,836 | | | $ | 660,970 | | | $ | 714,358 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 124 | %(f) | | | 113 | %(f) | | | 48 | %(f) | | | 83 | %(f) | | | 128 | % | | | 50 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from June 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from May 31 to October 31.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Includes mortgage dollar rolls. If mortgage dollar roll transactions were excluded, the portfolio turnover would have been 77%, 71%, 25% and 63% for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and year ended May 31, 2012, respectively.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Strategic Income Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class K, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class K shares are not subject to sales charges, however this share class is closed to new investors.
Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.
Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.
Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Asset and mortgage-backed securities are generally valued by pricing services, which utilize pricing models that incorporate the securities' cash flow and loan performance data. These
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October 31, 2014
models also take into account available market data, including trades, market quotations, and benchmark yield curves for identical or similar securities. Factors used to identify similar securities may include, but are not limited to, issuer, collateral type, vintage, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, credit ratings, credit enhancement and expected life. Asset-backed securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Senior loan securities for which reliable market quotations are readily available are generally valued by pricing services at the average of the bids received.
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are traded. If any foreign security prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board, including, if available, utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.
Swap transactions are valued through an independent pricing service or broker, or if neither is available, through an internal model based upon observable inputs.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of the NYSE. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Derivative Instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment
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risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables
and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund
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utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities and to shift investment exposure from one currency to another. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.
The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires.
The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures Contracts
Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Swap Contracts
Swap contracts are privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (centrally cleared swap contract). In a centrally cleared swap contract, immediately following execution of the swap contract with a broker, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the CCP) and the CCP becomes the Fund's counterparty to the centrally cleared swap contract. The Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments and cash deposited is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Unlike a bilateral swap contract, for centrally cleared swap contracts, the Fund has minimal credit exposure to the counterparty because the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty. Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swap contracts, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Credit Default Swap Contracts
The Fund entered into credit default swap contracts to increase or decrease its credit exposure to an index. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Credit default swap contracts are agreements in which one party pays fixed periodic payments to a counterparty in consideration for a guarantee from the counterparty to make a specific payment should a specified credit event(s) take place. Although specified credit events are contract specific, credit events are generally defined as bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium.
As the purchaser of a credit default swap contract, the Fund purchases protection by paying a periodic interest rate on the notional amount to the counterparty. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized loss upon payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract occurs, the Fund may have the option either to deliver the reference obligation to the seller in exchange for a cash payment of its par amount, or to receive a net cash settlement equal to the par amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash delivered and the notional amount received will be recorded as a realized gain (loss).
As the seller of a credit default swap contract, the Fund sells protection to a buyer and will generally receive a periodic
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interest rate on the notional amount. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized gain upon receipt of the payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract with the counterparty occurs, the Fund may either be required to accept the reference obligation from the buyer in exchange for a cash payment of its notional amount, or to pay the buyer a net cash settlement equal to the notional amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation (recovery value) as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash received and the notional amount paid will be recorded as a realized gain (loss). The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments the Fund could be required to make as the seller of protection under a credit default swap contract is equal to the notional amount of the reference obligation. These potential amounts may be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective reference obligations or premiums received upon entering into the agreement. The notional amounts and market values of all credit default swap contracts in which the Fund is the seller of protection, if any, are disclosed in the Credit Default Swap Contracts Outstanding schedule following the Portfolio of Investments. These potential amounts may be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective reference obligations or premiums received upon entering into the agreement.
As a protection seller, the Fund bears the risk of loss from the credit events specified in the contract with the counterparty. For credit default swap contracts on credit indices, quoted market prices and resulting market values serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference entity's credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract.
Any premium paid or received by the Fund upon entering into a credit default swap contract is recorded as an asset or liability, respectively, and amortized daily as a component of realized gain (loss) in the Statement of Operations. Credit default swap contracts are valued daily, and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the termination of the swap, at which time a realized gain (loss) is recorded.
Credit default swap contracts can involve greater risks than if a fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to counterparty credit risk, leverage risk, hedging risk, correlation risk and liquidity risk. The Fund will enter into credit default swap transactions only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness.
Interest Rate Swap Contracts
The Fund entered into interest rate swap transactions to manage duration and yield curve exposure. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties that involve the exchange of one type of interest rate for another type of interest rate cash flow on specified dates in the future, based on a predetermined, specified notional amount. Certain interest rate swaps are considered forward-starting, whereby the accrual for the exchange of cash flows does not begin until a specified date in the future (the effective date). The net cash flow for a standard interest rate swap transaction is generally the difference between a floating market interest rate versus a fixed interest rate.
Interest rate swaps are valued daily and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is recorded. Certain interest rate swaps may accrue periodic interest on a daily basis as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation); the Fund will realize a gain or loss upon the payment or receipt of accrued interest. The Fund will realize a gain or a loss when the interest rate swap is terminated.
Risks of entering into interest rate swaps include a lack of correlation between the swaps and the portfolio of bonds the swaps are designed to hedge or replicate. A lack of correlation may cause the interest rate swaps to experience adverse changes in value relative to expectations. In addition, interest rate swaps are subject to the risk of default of a counterparty, and the risk of adverse movements in market interest rates relative to the interest rate swap positions taken. The Fund's maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract's remaining life to the extent that such amount is positive, plus the cost of entering into a similar transaction with another counterparty.
The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty credit risk by entering into interest rate swap transactions only with counterparties that meet prescribed levels of creditworthiness, as determined by the Investment Manager. The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net market value of all derivative transactions entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net market value of such derivatives transactions between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Market values of derivatives transactions presented in the financial statements are not netted with the market values of other derivatives transactions or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.
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Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities
The following tables present the Fund's gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2014:
| | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
| |
| | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets ($) | | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities ($) | | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities ($) | | Financial Instruments ($)(a) | | Cash Collateral Received ($) | | Securities Collateral Received ($) | | Net Amount ($)(b) | |
Asset Derivatives: | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | 528,493 | | | | — | | | | 528,493 | | | | 157,249 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 371,244 | | |
Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts(c) | | | 1,004,209 | | | | — | | | | 1,004,209 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,004,209 | | |
Total | | | 1,532,702 | | | | — | | | | 1,532,702 | | | | 157,249 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,375,453 | | |
| | | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
| |
| | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities ($) | | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities ($) | | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities ($) | | Financial Instruments ($)(d) | | Cash Collateral Pledged ($) | | Securities Collateral Pledged ($) | | Net Amount($)(e) | |
Liability Derivatives: | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | 214,277 | | | | — | | | | 214,277 | | | | 157,249 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 57,028 | | |
(a) Represents the amount of assets that could be offset by liabilities with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b) Represents the net amount due from counterparties in the event of default.
(c) Centrally cleared swaps are included within receivable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(d) Represents the amount of liabilities that could be offset by assets with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(e) Represents the net amount due to counterparties in the event of default.
Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging
instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at October 31, 2014:
Asset Derivatives | |
Risk Exposure Category | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value ($) | |
Credit risk | | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on swap contracts | | | 2,594,049 | * | |
Foreign exchange risk | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 528,493 | | |
Interest rate risk | | Net assets — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | 3,768,069 | * | |
Interest rate risk | | Premiums paid on outstanding swap contracts | | | 1,652 | | |
Total | | | | | 6,892,263 | | |
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Liability Derivatives | |
Risk Exposure Category | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value ($) | |
Foreign exchange risk | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 214,277 | | |
Interest rate risk | | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | 6,969,034 | * | |
Interest rate risk | | Net assets — unrealized depreciation on swap contracts | | | 2,210,481 | * | |
Total | | | | | 9,393,792 | | |
*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2014:
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |
Risk Exposure Category | | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts ($) | | Futures Contracts ($) | | Options Contracts Written and Purchased ($) | | Swap Contracts ($) | | Total ($) | |
Credit risk | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (564,454 | ) | | | (564,454 | ) | |
Foreign exchange risk | | | 1,762,598 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,762,598 | | |
Interest rate risk | | | — | | | | 10,430,685 | | | | (106,053 | ) | | | (27 | ) | | | 10,324,605 | | |
Total | | | 1,762,598 | | | | 10,430,685 | | | | (106,053 | ) | | | (564,481 | ) | | | 11,522,749 | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |
Risk Exposure Category | | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts ($) | | Futures Contracts ($) | | Options Contracts Written and Purchased ($) | | Swap Contracts ($) | | Total ($) | |
Credit risk | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,594,049 | | | | 2,594,049 | | |
Foreign exchange risk | | | (943,473 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (943,473 | ) | |
Interest rate risk | | | — | | | | 527,865 | | | | 53,026 | | | | (2,210,481 | ) | | | (1,629,590 | ) | |
Total | | | (943,473 | ) | | | 527,865 | | | | 53,026 | | | | 383,568 | | | | 20,986 | | |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the year ended October 31, 2014:
Derivative Instrument | | Average Notional Amounts ($)* | |
Futures contracts — Long | | | 239,727,478 | | |
Futures contracts — Short | | | 648,103,605 | | |
Credit default swap contracts — sell protection | | | 28,496,250 | | |
Derivative Instrument | | Average Unrealized Appreciation ($)* | | Average Unrealized Depreciation ($)* | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 1,005,358 | | | | (666,505 | ) | |
Interest rate swap contracts | | | — | | | | (552,620 | ) | |
*Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Investments in Senior Loans
The Fund may invest in senior loan assignments. When the Fund purchases an assignment of a senior loan, the Fund typically has direct rights against the borrower; provided, however, that the Fund's rights may be more limited than the lender from which it acquired the assignment and the Fund may be able to enforce its rights only through an administrative agent. Although certain senior loan assignments are secured by collateral, the Fund could experience delays or limitations in realizing such collateral or have its interest subordinated to other indebtedness of the obligor. In the event that the administrator or collateral agent of a loan becomes insolvent, enters into receivership or bankruptcy, the Fund may incur costs and delays in realizing payment or may suffer a loss of principal and/or interest. The risk of loss is greater for
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unsecured or subordinated loans. In addition, senior loan assignments are vulnerable to market, economic or other conditions or events that may reduce the demand for senior loan assignments and certain senior loan assignments which were liquid, when purchased, may become illiquid.
The Fund may enter into senior loan assignments where all or a portion of the loan may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these commitments at the borrower's discretion. These commitments are generally traded and priced in the same manner as other senior loan securities and are disclosed as unfunded senior loan commitments in the Fund's Portfolio of Investments. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities to cover these commitments.
Delayed Delivery Securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Mortgage Dollar Roll Transactions
The Fund may enter into mortgage "dollar rolls" in which the Fund sells securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts with the same counterparty to repurchase similar but not identical securities (same type, coupon and maturity) on a specified future date. During the roll period, the Fund loses the right to receive principal and interest paid on the securities sold. However, the Fund will benefit because it receives negotiated amounts in the form of reductions of the purchase price for the future purchase plus the interest earned on the cash proceeds of the securities sold until the settlement date of the forward purchase. The Fund records the incremental difference between the forward purchase and sale of each forward roll as a realized gain or loss. Unless any realized gains exceed the income, capital appreciation, and gain or loss due to mortgage prepayments that would have been realized on the securities sold as part of the mortgage dollar roll, the use of this technique will diminish the investment performance of the Fund compared to what the performance would have been without the use of mortgage dollar rolls. All cash proceeds will be invested in instruments that are permissible investments for the Fund. The Fund identifies cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the forward purchase price.
For financial reporting and tax purposes, the Fund treats "to be announced" mortgage dollar rolls as two separate transactions, one involving the purchase of a security and a
separate transaction involving a sale. These transactions may increase the Fund's portfolio turnover rate. The Fund does not currently enter into mortgage dollar rolls that are accounted for as financing transactions.
Mortgage dollar rolls involve the risk that the market value of the securities the Fund is obligated to repurchase may decline below the repurchase price, or that the counterparty may default on its obligations.
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities
The Fund may invest in treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS). The principal amount of TIPS is adjusted periodically and is increased for inflation or decreased for deflation based on a monthly published index. These adjustments are recorded as interest income in the Statement of Operations. Coupon payments are based on the adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid.
Stripped Securities
The Fund may invest in Interest Only (IO) and Principal Only (PO) stripped mortgage-backed securities. These securities are derivative multi-class mortgage securities structured so that one class receives most, if not all, of the principal from the underlying mortgage assets, while the other class receives most, if not all, of the interest and the remainder of the principal. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, the Fund may fail to fully recoup its initial investment in an IO security, therefore the daily interest accrual factor is adjusted each month to reflect the paydown of principal. The market value of these securities can be extremely volatile in response to changes in interest rates. Credit risk reflects the risk that the Fund may not receive all or part of its principal because the issuer or credit enhancer has defaulted on its obligation.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Trade date for senior loans purchased in the primary market is the date on which the loan is allocated. Trade date for senior loans purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. The Fund classifies gains and losses realized on prepayments
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received on mortgage-backed securities as adjustments to interest income.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
The value of additional securities received as an income payment is recorded as income and increases the cost basis of such securities.
The Fund may receive other income from senior loans, including amendment fees, consent fees and commitment fees. These fees are recorded as income when received by the Fund. These amounts are included in Interest Income in the Statement of Operations.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income,
capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign Taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.530% to 0.353% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.52% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
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The Investment Manager has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its affiliate, Threadneedle Investments (Threadneedle). Threadneedle, like the Investment Manager, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial and is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Pursuant to this arrangement, certain employees of Threadneedle serve as "associated persons" of the Investment Manager and, in this capacity, subject to the oversight and supervision of the Investment Manager and consistent with the investment objectives, policies and limitations set forth in the Fund's prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI), may provide research and related services, and discretionary investment management services (including acting as portfolio managers) to the Fund on behalf of the Investment Manager.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended October 31, 2014 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
Effective November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. Prior to November 1, 2014, the Transfer Agent received a monthly account-based service fee based on the number of
open accounts. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which receive a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class K and Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. Class Y shares are not subject to transfer agent fees.
For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.17 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.17 | | |
Class C | | | 0.17 | | |
Class K | | | 0.05 | | |
Class R | | | 0.17 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.18 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.05 | | |
Class W | | | 0.18 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.17 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $6,188.
Plan Administration Fees
Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of
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the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Effective July 1, 2011, under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor equal to 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund. Prior to July 1, 2011, the Fund paid a monthly service fee which was equal to 0.15% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to outstanding Class A and Class B shares of the Fund issued prior to January 1, 1993 and 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to outstanding Class A, Class B, Class C and Class W shares issued thereafter. The arrangement resulted in an annual rate of service fee for shares that was a blend between the 0.15% and 0.25% rates. For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund's effective service fee rate was 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class W shares.
Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.
Prior to September 1, 2014, the Distributor voluntarily waived a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee did not exceed 0.60% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.
Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $741,705 for Class A, $11,443 for Class B, and $11,317 for Class C shares for the year ended October 31, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the
periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 | | Prior to March 1, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.04 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.79 | | |
Class C | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.79 | | |
Class K | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.97 | | |
Class R | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.29 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.72 | | |
Class W | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.04 | | |
Class Y | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.67 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Class C distribution fees waived by the Distributor prior to September 1, 2014, as discussed above, are in addition to the waiver/reimbursement commitment under the agreement.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At October 31, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for principal and/or interest from fixed income securities, deferral/reversal of wash sale losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, distribution reclassifications, foreign currency transactions, derivative investments, tax straddles, swap investments and swap
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reclassifications. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 455,317 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain | | | (454,922 | ) | |
Paid-in capital | | | (395 | ) | |
Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 90,712,705 | | | $ | 104,698,869 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 60,654,298 | | | | 8,574,446 | | |
Total | | | 151,367,003 | | | | 113,273,315 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | | | 9,973,183 | | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | 30,091,128 | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 28,483,582 | | |
At October 31, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $2,166,924,806 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 68,693,977 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (40,210,395 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 28,483,582 | | |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations and certain derivatives, if any, aggregated to $2,505,935,696 and $2,675,407,247,
respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2014, of which $1,268,551,164 and $1,371,036,681, respectively, were U.S. government securities. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends — affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.
Note 7. Shareholder Concentration
At October 31, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 28.3% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 37.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 8. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 9, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Effective December 9, 2014, the Fund extended its revolving credit facility with JPMorgan. The credit facility agreement, as amended, permits collective borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended October 31, 2014.
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Note 9. Significant Risks
Derivatives Risk
Losses involving derivative instruments may be substantial, because a relatively small price movement in the underlying security(ies) instrument, commodity, currency or index may result in a substantial loss for the Fund. In addition to the potential for increased losses, the use of derivative instruments may lead to increased volatility within the Fund. Derivatives will typically increase the Fund's exposure to principal risks to which it is otherwise exposed, and may expose the Fund to additional risks, including correlation risk, counterparty risk, hedging risk, leverage risk and liquidity risk.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Foreign Securities and Emerging Market Countries Risk
Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.
High-Yield Securities Risk
Securities rated below investment grade (commonly called "high-yield" or "junk" bonds) and unrated securities of comparable quality expose the Fund to a greater risk of loss of principal and income than a fund that invests solely or primarily in investment grade securities. In addition, these investments have greater price fluctuations, are less liquid and are more likely to experience a default than higher-rated securities. High-yield securities are considered to be predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
Note 10. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Notes 3 and 8 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the
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SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust I and the Shareholders of
Columbia Strategic Income Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Strategic Income Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I) at October 31, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers, agent banks and transfer agent, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where such confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 22, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Capital Gain Dividend | | $ | 31,725,167 | | |
Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period.
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The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and birth years of the Trustees and Officers of the Funds in Columbia Funds Series Trust I, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in Columbia Funds Series Trust I.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Douglas A. Hacker (Born 1955) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) and Chairman of the Board (since 2014) | | Independent business executive since May 2006; Executive Vice President — Strategy of United Airlines from December 2002 to May 2006; President of UAL Loyalty Services (airline marketing company) from September 2001 to December 2002; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Airlines from July 1999 to September 2001. Oversees 56; Spartan Stores, Inc. (food distributor); Nash Finch Company (food distributor from 2005 to 2013); Aircastle Limited (aircraft leasing); and SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (container leasing from 2010 to 2013) | |
Janet Langford Kelly (Born 1957) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1996) | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ConocoPhillips (integrated energy company) since September 2007; Deputy General Counsel — Corporate Legal Services, ConocoPhillips from August 2006 to August 2007; Partner, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP (law firm) from March 2005 to July 2006; Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University from September 2004 to June 2006; Director, UAL Corporation (airline) from February 2006 to July 2006; Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, Kmart Holding Corporation (consumer goods) from September 2003 to March 2004. Oversees 56; None | |
Nancy T. Lukitsh (Born 1956) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Marketing, Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment adviser) from 1997 to 2010; Chair, Wellington Management Investment Portfolios (commingled non-U.S. investment pools) from 2007 to 2010; Director, Wellington Trust Company, NA and other Wellington affiliates from 1997 to 2010. Oversees 56; None | |
William E. Mayer (Born 1940) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1994) | | Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners (private equity) since February 1999; Dean and Professor, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland from 1992 to 1996. Oversees 56; DynaVox Inc. (speech creation); Lee Enterprises (print media); WR Hambrecht + Co. (financial service provider) from 2000 to 2012; BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (investment company); Premier, Inc. (healthcare) | |
David M. Moffett (Born 1952) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2011) | | Retired. Chief Executive Officer, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, from 2008 to 2009; Senior Adviser, Global Financial Services Group, Carlyle Group, Inc., from 2007 to 2008; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp, from 1993 to 2007. Oversees 56; CIT Group Inc. (commercial and consumer finance); eBay Inc. (online trading community); MBIA Inc. (financial service provider); E.W. Scripps Co. (print and television media), Building Materials Holding Corp. (building materials and construction services); Genworth Financial, Inc. (financial and insurance products and services); and University of Oklahoma Foundation | |
Charles R. Nelson (Born 1942) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1981) | | Retired. Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, since 2011; Professor of Economics, University of Washington from 1976 to 2011; Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Political Economy, University of Washington from 1993 to 2011; Adjunct Professor of Statistics, University of Washington from 1980 to 2011; Associate Editor, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking from September 1993 to 2008; consultant on econometric and statistical matters. Oversees 56; None | |
John J. Neuhauser (Born 1943) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1984) | | President, Saint Michael's College, since August 2007; Director or Trustee of several non-profit organizations, including Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc.; Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculties, Boston College from August 1999 to October 2005; University Professor, Boston College from November 2005 to August 2007. Oversees 56; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (closed-end funds) | |
Patrick J. Simpson (Born 1944) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 2000) | | Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (law firm). Oversees 56; None | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
Anne-Lee Verville (Born 1945) c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Trustee (since 1998) | | Retired. General Manager — Global Education Industry from 1994 to 1997, President — Application Systems Division from 1991 to 1994, Chief Financial Officer — US Marketing & Services from 1988 to 1991, and Chief Information Officer from 1987 to 1988, IBM Corporation (computer and technology). Oversees 56; Enesco Group, Inc. (producer of giftware and home and garden decor products) from 2001 to 2006 | |
Interested Trustee
Name, Address and Year of Birth, Position with Funds, Year First Elected or Appointed to Office | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Funds in Columbia Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held | |
William F. Truscott (Born 1960) 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Trustee (since 2012) | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, from May 2010 to September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006 to August 2012; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014. Oversees 188; Chairman of the Board, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010; Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company from 2006 to January 2013 | |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from December 2004 to April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003. | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002. | |
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Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006. | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010. | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from 2005 to April 2010. | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2006 to April 2010. | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously, Chief Counsel from January 2010 to January 2013, and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated from July 2008 to November 2008. | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; previously, Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 to April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services from 2006 to 2009. | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. from 1998 to April 2010. | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since January 2010 (previously, Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from 2004 to January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007. | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., from May 2010 to October 2014; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from 2004 to April 2010; and Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from 2007 to April 2010. | |
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Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement
On June 11, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees") unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "Investment Manager") with respect to Columbia Strategic Income Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Trust. As detailed below, the Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the "Committee") and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager before determining to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Advisory Agreement, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 4, 2014, April 30, 2014 and June 10, 2014 and at Board meetings held on April 30, 2014 and June 11, 2014. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Funds and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected Fund portfolio managers and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 10, 2014, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 11, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel, or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:
• Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;
• Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;
• The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through February 28, 2015 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed the annual rates of 1.04% for Class A, 1.79% for Class B, 1.79% for Class C, 0.96% for Class K, 1.29% for Class R, 0.79% for Class R4, 0.71% for Class R5, 1.04% for Class W, 0.66% for Class Y and 0.79% for Class Z;
• The terms and conditions of the Advisory Agreement;
• The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement, the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement;
• Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;
• Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;
• Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;
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• Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and
• The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Advisory Agreement
The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.
The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Administrative Services Agreement, including the Investment Manager's ability to coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance
The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons. Although the Fund's performance lagged that of a relevant peer group for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Committee and the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant continuation of the Fund's Advisory Agreement. Those factors included one or more of the following: (i) that the Fund's performance, although lagging in certain recent periods, was stronger over the longer term; (ii) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund's investment strategy and policies and that the Fund was performing within a reasonable range of expectations, given those investment decisions, market conditions and the Fund's investment strategy; (iii) that the Fund's performance was competitive when compared to other relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (iv) that the Investment Manager had taken or was taking steps designed to help improve the Fund's investment performance, including, but not limited to, enhancing the resources supporting the portfolio managers, or modifying investment strategies.
The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2013, the Fund's performance was in the seventy-second, forty-first and seventy-ninth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.
The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses
The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are both ranked in the third quintile (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.
The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. In evaluating these considerations, the Committee and the Board took note of the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to other clients, including fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate account clients with similar investment strategies to those of the Fund.
The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2013 to profitability levels realized in 2012. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale
The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.
In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After
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reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
Other Benefits to the Investment Manager
The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.
Conclusion
The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.
(b) During the period covered by this report, there were not any amendments to a provision of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above.
(c) During the period covered by this report, there were no waivers, including any implicit waivers, from a provision of the code of ethics described in 2(a) above that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item’s instructions.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that Douglas A. Hacker, David M. Moffett and Anne-Lee Verville, each of whom are members of the registrant’s Board of Trustees and Audit Committee, each qualify as an audit committee financial expert. Mr. Hacker, Mr. Moffett and Ms. Verville are each independent trustees, as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this item’s instructions.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Fee information below is disclosed for the eight series of the registrant whose reports to stockholders are included in this annual filing. In addition, two series merged away in 2013 and the fees incurred by those series through its merger date are included in the response to this Item.
(a) Audit Fees. Aggregate Audit Fees billed by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013 are approximately as follows:
2014 | | 2013 | |
$ | 190,800 | | $ | 196,900 | |
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Audit Fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years. Fiscal year 2013 also includes audit fees for the review and provision of consent in connection with filing Form N-14 for fund mergers.
(b) Audit-Related Fees. Aggregate Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013 are approximately as follows:
Audit-Related Fees include amounts for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported in Audit Fees above. In fiscal years 2014 and 2013, Audit-Related Fees consist of agreed-upon procedures performed for semi-annual shareholder reports.
During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, there were no Audit-Related Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.
(c) Tax Fees. Aggregate Tax Fees billed by the principal accountant to the registrant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013 are approximately as follows:
2014 | | 2013 | |
$ | 26,500 | | $ | 52,700 | |
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Tax Fees include amounts for the review of annual tax returns, the review of required shareholder distribution calculations and typically include amounts for professional services by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. Fiscal year 2014 also includes Tax Fees for the review of foreign tax filings. Fiscal year 2013 also includes Tax Fees for the review of agreed-upon procedures for fund mergers and the review of final tax returns.
During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, there were no Tax Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services
to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.
(d) All Other Fees. Aggregate All Other Fees billed by the principal accountant to the registrant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013 are approximately as follows:
All Other Fees include amounts for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) above.
Aggregate All Other Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013 are approximately as follows:
2014 | | 2013 | |
$ | 325,000 | | $ | 160,400 | |
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In both fiscal years 2014 and 2013, All Other Fees primarily consist of fees billed for internal control examinations of the registrant’s transfer agent and investment advisor.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The registrant’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the engagement of the registrant’s independent auditors to provide audit and non-audit services to the registrant and non-audit services to its investment adviser (excluding any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is sub-contracted or overseen by another investment adviser (the “Adviser”) or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund (a “Control Affiliate”) if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.
The Audit Committee has adopted a Policy for Engagement of Independent Auditors for Audit and Non-Audit Services (the “Policy”). The Policy sets forth the understanding of the Audit Committee regarding the engagement of the registrant’s independent accountants to provide (i) audit and permissible audit-related, tax and other services to the registrant (“Fund Services”); (ii) non-audit services to the registrant’s Adviser and any Control Affiliates, that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fund (“Fund-related Adviser Services”); and (iii) certain other audit and non-audit services to the registrant’s Adviser and its Control Affiliates. A service will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee if it is to be provided by the Fund’s
independent auditor; provided, however, that pre-approval of non-audit services to the Fund, the Adviser or Control Affiliates may be waived if certain de minimis requirements set forth in the SEC’s rules are met.
Under the Policy, the Audit Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to any pre-designated member or members who are independent board members. The member(s) to whom such authority is delegated must report, for informational purposes only, any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next regular meeting. The Audit Committee’s responsibilities with respect to the pre-approval of services performed by the independent auditor may not be delegated to management.
On an annual basis, at a regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting, the Fund’s Treasurer or other Fund officer shall submit to the Audit Committee a schedule of the types of Fund Services and Fund-related Adviser Services that are subject to specific pre-approval. This schedule will provide a description of each type of service that is subject to specific pre-approval, along with total projected fees for each service. The pre-approval will generally cover a one-year period. The Audit Committee will review and approve the types of services and the projected fees for the next one-year period and may add to, or subtract from, the list of pre-approved services from time to time, based on subsequent determinations. This specific approval acknowledges that the Audit Committee is in agreement with the specific types of services that the independent auditor will be permitted to perform and the projected fees for each service.
The Fund’s Treasurer or other Fund officer shall report to the Audit Committee at each of its regular meetings regarding all Fund Services or Fund-related Adviser Services provided since the last such report was rendered, including a description of the services, by category, with forecasted fees for the annual reporting period, proposed changes requiring specific pre-approval and a description of services provided by the independent auditor, by category, with actual fees during the current reporting period.
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(e)(2) 100% of the services performed for items (b) through (d) above during 2014 and 2013 were pre-approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013 are approximately as follows:
2014 | | 2013 | |
$ | 354,700 | | $ | 216,300 | |
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(h) The registrant’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments
(a) The registrant’s “Schedule I — Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and
communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CODE ETH.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
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.
(registrant) | | | Columbia Funds Series Trust I | |
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ J. Kevin Connaughton | |
| | J. Kevin Connaughton, President and Principal Executive Officer | |
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Date | | December 22, 2014 | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ J. Kevin Connaughton | |
| | J. Kevin Connaughton, President and Principal Executive Officer | |
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Date | | December 22, 2014 | |
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Michael G. Clarke | |
| | Michael G. Clarke, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |
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Date | | December 22, 2014 | |
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