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: 811-06241
Loomis Sayles Funds II
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
399 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Russell L. Kane, Esq.
NGAM Distribution, L.P.
399 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 449-2822
Date of fiscal year end: September 30
Date of reporting period: September 30, 2016
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
The Registrant’s annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:
ANNUAL REPORT
September 30, 2016
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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund
Loomis Sayles Value Fund
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Portfolio Review page 1
Portfolio of Investments page 23
Financial Statements page 51
Notes to Financial Statements page 68
LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Daniel J. Fuss, CFA®, CIC | | Class A LGMAX |
Eileen N. Riley, CFA® | | Class C LGMCX |
David W. Rolley, CFA® | | Class Y LSWWX |
Lee M. Rosenbaum | | |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | |
Investment Goal
The Fund seeks high total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income.
Market Conditions
Global markets were turbulent at times, producing varied results during the reporting period. Investors grappled with mixed global economic data, questions about future monetary policy, fluctuating oil prices and the ramifications of the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union (EU) in June. As a result, the year was characterized by periods of calm punctuated by sharp market selloffs. After raising interest rates in December 2015, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) subsequently adopted a more dovish tone in early 2016, given the increasingly mixed global economic outlook. The Fed maintained its cautious stance through the rest of the period, while other major central banks remained highly accommodative. Ultimately, equity and fixed-income markets produced strong returns over the reporting period.
Equity market returns varied by region. U.S. equities performed well as the modest U.S. economic recovery continued. In contrast, U.K. equities were weaker, partly due to currency moves, as the British pound fell sharply versus the U.S. dollar following the June Brexit vote.
The bouts of volatility triggered flights to quality that supported global fixed-income markets, particularly during the first quarter of 2016, when global bonds rallied. Highly accommodative central bank policy supported bond prices, despite forcing many government — and even some corporate — bond yields into negative territory.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund returned 9.64%. The fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index, which returned 12.02%. The fund underperformed its secondary benchmark, the Citigroup World Government Bond Index, which returned 9.71%. Effective September 30, 2016, the fund’s primary benchmark changed from the MSCI World Index to the MSCI All Country World Index and the fund’s secondary benchmark changed from the Citigroup World Government Bond Index to a blended benchmark of 60% MSCI All Country World Index / 40% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index.
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Explanation of Fund Performance
The fund’s target allocations between equity and fixed-income shifted in favor of equity, as we found more opportunities in the equity market.
Within the fund’s equity component, the healthcare sector was the most significant drag on absolute and relative performance, largely due to the pharmaceuticals industry. In particular, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, a Canada-based drug company, weighed on results. The company’s stock struggled on concerns about Valeant’s accounting practices and its relationship with a small specialty online pharmacy (Philidor). In addition, the company faced a potential congressional subpoena regarding aggressive drug price increases. Valeant’s higher leverage, largely due to its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy, led to increased risks for the company’s cash flow, which intensified investor concerns. We sold the position in October 2015. Another drug company — Alexion Pharmaceuticals — also detracted from performance. The company experienced delays in Latin American product revenues due to currency issues and the negative effects of continued low oil prices on the region. Alexion also suffered in sympathy with the broad biotechnology sector, which sold off aggressively in the first quarter of 2016. Alexion’s stock stumbled further after the Brexit vote due to investor concerns about currency fluctuation, given the large amount of company revenue based in the U.K. We eliminated the position in June 2016. Elsewhere in the pharmaceuticals industry, Allergan suffered in sympathy with Valeant, given its similar M&A strategy. However, unlike Valeant, the company had no questionable ties with specialty pharmaceutical companies or egregious price increases. We continue to own Allergan due to the company’s current valuation, solid cash position (after the sale of their generics business to Teva) and strong discipline in delivering cash to shareholders.
U.S. dollar appreciation relative to foreign currencies challenged some of the fund’s non-U.S.-dollar-denominated holdings during the period. During the period the amount of income available to be distributed by the fund was reduced to reflect the realization of currency losses from certain bond sales and maturities. Within the fund’s fixed-income component, an allocation to the Mexican peso weighed on return. Fiscal and trade balance concerns persisted in Mexico, and asset class hedging and investor flows were not favorable. Holdings in the British pound also detracted from performance. The currency ended the period weaker due to concerns about Brexit-related negotiations and economic uncertainty.
On a positive note, the information technology, consumer discretionary and industrial sectors were the largest contributors to the equity component’s absolute and relative performance. Stock selection was the primary driver of outperformance in all three sectors.
In terms of individual contributors, a position in Alibaba aided performance. The China-based e-commerce company outperformed due to accelerating revenue growth fueled by improved monetization (particularly in mobile), better-than-expected margins and positive cash flow generation. The company used its cash flow for thoughtful M&A and modest share buybacks. Additionally, Alibaba provided visibility on a variety of key businesses, and our confidence in the stock remains high. TransDigm, an aerospace components manufacturer, was another main contributor during the period. TransDigm delivered strong results in the last four quarters, with the commercial aftermarket business driving
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top-line growth and improved margin performance. In addition to delivering strong organic results, management allocated $1.5 billion of capital to acquisitions, which we believe will drive margin and free cash flow growth. We continue to have a favorable view of the business and its prospects. A position in Facebook was also a top contributor, outperforming due to improved revenue, margins, cash flow and a lower tax rate. The social media company is quickly attacking the total addressable market and ramping up key properties where its penetration has only begun. We believe management has thoughtfully strengthened the platform year after year.
Within the fixed-income segment, security selection among lower-rated investment grade and high-yield issuers, including hard currency emerging markets, contributed to performance. These issues outperformed their higher-rated counterparts, largely due to investor demand for higher-yielding assets in a low-yield environment. In particular, energy and basic industry holdings added notable value, aided by improved commodity prices. Selections among communications and consumer (cyclical and non-cyclical) issuers also performed well. In addition, the U.S. yield curve flattened throughout the period, further supporting the portfolio’s longer duration (greater price sensitivity to interest rate changes) and higher-yielding names. Elsewhere, our global bank holdings were positive, despite pressure in the banking sector from low interest rates and Brexit-related uncertainty.
Outlook
We expect the euro zone, England, and Japan to continue expansionary monetary policies to spur growth, though the benefits may be waning. Fiscal policy responses may be the next step. The U.S. economy remains on sure footing. We believe the Fed will raise rates in December 2016, but the market is divided on the issue. The Fed is likely to take a moderate approach to rate hikes heading into 2017 as growth and inflation forecasts remain benign.
Since early 2015, ordinary income distributions for certain Loomis Sayles-managed fixed-income funds have been reduced, primarily due to the impact of foreign currency losses. Fund officers have analyzed the fund’s current portfolio of investments, schedule of maturities and the corresponding amounts of unrealized currency losses that may become realized in the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2017. Based on this analysis, fund officers believe that realized currency losses may have a less significant impact on this fund’s distributions in the 2017 fiscal year. As a result, the distribution amount may improve going forward. This analysis is based on certain assumptions, including but not limited to the level of foreign currency exchange rates, security prices, interest rates and the net asset level of the fund. Changes to these assumptions could impact the analysis and the amounts of future fund distributions.
The U.S. presidential election in November can add to global uncertainty and may be a catalyst for volatility heading into year-end. Europe is also facing challenges, with the migrant crisis fraying EU cohesion and the risk of political instability and EU referendum contagion spreading across the euro zone. The upcoming Italy reform referendum could lead to risk aversion and broad selloffs in peripheral government debt and bank corporate bonds. Elsewhere, OPEC has indicated it may cut oil production at its November meeting, which
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may cause oil prices to appreciate modestly. However, we believe there is a ceiling to oil price appreciation, because rising prices may attract additional production to the market. Ultimately, we believe prices will remain fairly range bound at about $45 to $50 a barrel into 2017.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares5
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2016
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Top Ten Holdings as of September 30, 2016
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| | Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
1 | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 3.15% | |
2 | | TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 3.06% | |
3 | | Facebook, Inc., Class A | | | 2.79% | |
4 | | AutoZone, Inc. | | | 2.45% | |
5 | | Allergan PLC | | | 2.37% | |
6 | | AIA Group Ltd. | | | 2.36% | |
7 | | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | | | 2.18% | |
8 | | Nestle S.A., (Registered) | | | 2.17% | |
9 | | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 2.10% | |
10 | | Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 2.02% | |
The portfolio is actively managed and holdings are subject to change. There is no guarantee the Fund continues to invest in the securities referenced. The holdings listed exclude any temporary cash investments.
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20165
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Class A (Inception 2/1/06) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 9.64 | % | | | 9.89 | % | | | 7.77 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.18 | % |
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge | | | 3.31 | | | | 8.60 | | | | 7.14 | | | | | | | | | |
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Class C (Inception 2/1/06) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 8.88 | | | | 9.08 | | | | 6.96 | | | | 1.93 | | | | 1.93 | |
With CDSC1 | | | 7.88 | | | | 9.08 | | | | 6.96 | | | | | | | | | |
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Class Y (Inception 5/1/96) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 9.97 | | | | 10.16 | | | | 8.04 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MSCI ACWI (Net)2 | | | 11.96 | | | | 10.63 | | | | 4.34 | | | | | | | | | |
Blended Index3 | | | 10.92 | | | | 7.15 | | | | 4.62 | | | | | | | | | |
MSCI World Index4 | | | 12.02 | | | | 12.27 | | | | 5.06 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit ngam.natixis.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
2 | The MSCI All Country World Index (Net) represents the performance of 46 markets in both the developed and emerging markets in Africa, Europe, North America and South America. Effective September 30, 2016, the MSCI ACWI (Net) replaced the MSCI World Index as the Fund’s primary benchmark because the Fund believes the MSCI ACWI (Net), an index which is designed to measure the equity market performance of both developed and emerging markets, is more representative of the Fund’s investment strategy and geographical exposure. |
3 | The Blended Index is an unmanaged, blended index composed of the following weights: 60% MSCI All Country World Index (Net) and 40% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index. |
4 | MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. |
5 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
6 | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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LOOMIS SAYLES GROWTH FUND
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Manager | | Symbols |
Aziz V. Hamzaogullari, CFA® | | Class A LGRRX |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | Class C LGRCX |
| | Class N LGRNX |
| | Class Y LSGRX |
Investment Goal
The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
Market Conditions
Despite several bouts of heightened volatility, U.S. stocks continued to rally, posting solid double-digit gains for the 12-month period. Non-U.S. stocks also advanced sharply, driven by strong gains in the emerging markets. Early in the period, anticipation surrounding the Federal Reserve’s (the Fed’s) strategy for monetary policy normalization — combined with sluggish U.S. economic growth, slowing growth in China, and plunging oil prices — triggered strong month-to-month volatility. The Fed finally lifted short-term rates in December and indicated more tightening would come in 2016. Stocks generally declined until mid-February, when a turnaround in the oil markets, combined with signs that China’s economy was stabilizing, helped restore investor optimism and drive stock prices higher. Strong volatility resurfaced again in June, when U.K. citizens voted to exit the European Union (E.U.). This event sparked a brief selloff among stocks and other riskier assets. But cooler heads ultimately prevailed and a recovery rally ensued. Central banks in Europe, the U.K. and Japan pledged additional support, while the Fed continued to hold rates steady. Better-than-expected corporate earnings reports and modestly improving economic data also encouraged investors, and stocks generally remained on an upward course through September 30.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Growth Fund returned 21.32%. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, which returned 13.76%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
The Fund’s positions in Amazon, Alibaba, and Facebook contributed to performance. Stock selection in the information technology, consumer discretionary and energy sectors, along with our overweight position in information technology and underweight in consumer discretionary, contributed to relative performance. Among individual holdings, global e-commerce company Amazon was a main contributor. During the period, the company reported strong growth in revenue that exceeded consensus expectations and strong gross merchandise volume (GMV) globally. Amazon Web Services (AWS) also posted impressive revenue growth that was significantly higher than our estimate for overall spending by businesses on enterprise information technology (IT). With its sales mix
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shifting increasingly to third-party e-commerce sales, AWS, advertising revenue and higher-margin product categories, Amazon reported solid margins and significant free cash flow growth even while the company continued making strategic investments. We believe Amazon is one of the best-positioned companies in e-commerce and enterprise IT — each addressing large, underpenetrated markets where secular growth is still in its early stages.
In addition, China-based e-commerce company Alibaba was a top contributor. The company reported fundamentally strong results during the period, with revenue growth consistently exceeding consensus expectations and GMV increased at a higher rate than the overall growth rate in China’s retail commerce. Growth drivers included better monetization and increasing consumer engagement. The higher monetized mobile platform now accounts for 75% of the company’s total GMV, up from 55% just one year ago. At the end of the period, the company reported 434 million monthly active users, with 427 million active monthly mobile users that represented a 39% increase compared with last year. China’s structural shift to e-commerce is the secular growth driver for Alibaba. Its competitive advantages include its strong brand, the powerful network and ecosystem of its interconnected sites, and economies of scale. We believe the current market price embeds expectations for key revenue and cash flow growth drivers that are well below our long-term assumptions.
Social media company Facebook reported robust revenue growth throughout the period and continued to take market share. The company’s growth rate was more than three times that of its online competitors and significantly higher than traditional advertisers. Mobile advertising grew to 84% of Facebook’s advertising revenue during the period and was up from 76% a year ago. Facebook’s user base grew 15% year over year to 1.7 billion users, with 87% residing outside North America. Free cash flow remained robust during the period. The global secular shift from traditional advertising to online advertising is the largest growth driver for Facebook. We believe Facebook’s unique attributes, such as its brand and network and social advantages, position the company to drive revenue, cash flow growth, and market share gains as this long-term secular shift progresses.
On the down side, positions in Novo Nordisk, Novartis, and SEI Investments detracted from performance. At a sector level, stock selection in the financials sector detracted from relative performance. In terms of individual holdings, a position in Novo Nordisk, a diabetes-focused pharmaceutical company, was a main detractor. The company reported fundamentally solid growth during the period led by strong performance of its next-generation insulin products and non-insulin anti-diabetic therapy, Victoza. However, the company’s stock price experienced near-term pressure due to lower-than-expected management guidance and missing consensus expectations in the second half of the period. We continue to believe Novo’s competitive advantages, including deep experience in diabetes care and therapeutic proteins, a robust infrastructure that took decades to build, efficient manufacturing techniques and a robust pipeline and economies of scale, are difficult to replicate. Accordingly, we believe Novo Nordisk has an unmatched ability to engineer, formulate, develop and deliver value-added treatments for unmet patient needs. We believe the company’s shares are currently selling below our estimate of intrinsic value (our estimate of the true worth of a business, which we define as the present value of all
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expected future net cash flows to the company) and offer an attractive reward-to-risk opportunity.
A position in Novartis was another detractor from performance. The company’s branded and generic (Sandoz) pharmaceutical businesses reported solid results during the period, but they were modestly offset by near-term weakness in the company’s Alcon eye care division. This weakness was due to lower demand for surgical equipment in the U.S. and emerging markets as well as increasing competition from cheaper generic allergy products with expiring patents in the U.S. We believe Novartis has significant competitive advantages, including its brand, culture of innovation, product breadth, clinical trials expertise, powerful distribution network and the benefits of scale. We believe Novartis is well positioned to benefit from significant long-term opportunities driven by global population growth and the emphasis on improving healthcare standards in developed and emerging markets.
Although asset manager SEI Investments reported solid revenue growth during the period, management reiterated its decision to augment capital investments in sales, operational capacity and technology, which led to concerns about near-term profitability and pressured the stock price. Share prices recovered somewhat later in the period, when reported earnings exceeded expectations and net new sales events had the second-highest quarter since 2010. SEI’s high-quality business model benefits from high recurring revenues and high switching costs for customers, which has led to average banking client relationships of more than 17 years. Over our investment time horizon, we believe SEI will be able to grow margins faster than revenue and generate double-digit free cash flow growth.
Outlook
Our investment process is characterized by bottom-up, fundamental research and a long-term investment time horizon. The nature of the process leads to a lower-turnover portfolio in which sector positioning is the result of stock selection. The fund ended the quarter with overweight positions in the information technology, consumer staples, financials and energy sectors and underweight positions in the consumer discretionary, industrials and healthcare sectors. We did not own positions in the materials, real estate, telecommunication services and utilities sectors.
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Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares3
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2016
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Top Ten Holdings as of September 30, 2016
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| | Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
1 | | Amazon.com, Inc. | | | 7.27% | |
2 | | Facebook, Inc., Class A | | | 5.99% | |
3 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 5.07% | |
4 | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 4.93% | |
5 | | Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 4.81% | |
6 | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 4.48% | |
7 | | Monster Beverage Corp. | | | 4.23% | |
8 | | Oracle Corp. | | | 3.84% | |
9 | | Danone, Sponsored ADR | | | 3.73% | |
10 | | Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 3.50% | |
The portfolio is actively managed and holdings are subject to change. There is no guarantee the Fund continues to invest in the securities referenced. The holdings listed exclude any temporary cash investments.
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20163
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Life of Class N | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 21.32 | % | | | 18.43 | % | | | 7.65 | % | | | — | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % |
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge | | | 14.39 | | | | 17.04 | | | | 7.01 | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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Class C (Inception 9/12/03) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 20.48 | | | | 17.54 | | | | 6.86 | | | | — | | | | 1.67 | | | | 1.67 | |
With CDSC1 | | | 19.48 | | | | 17.54 | | | | 6.86 | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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Class N (Inception 2/1/13) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 21.75 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15.65 | | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.55 | |
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Class Y (Inception 5/16/91) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 21.55 | | | | 18.71 | | | | 7.99 | | | | — | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.67 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 1000® Growth Index2 | | | 13.76 | | | | 16.60 | | | | 8.85 | | | | 13.80 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit ngam.natixis.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
2 | Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. |
3 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
4 | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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Managers | | Symbols | | |
Arthur J. Barry, CFA® | | Class A | | LSVRX |
Adam C. Liebhoff | | Class C | | LSCVX |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | Class N | | LSVNX |
| | Class Y | | LSGIX |
| | Admin Class | | LSAVX |
Investment Goal
The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital and income.
Market Conditions
Despite a fair amount of volatility, equity market performance was positive for the 12-month period. Although the Federal Reserve (the Fed) neglected to raise short-term interest rates at its September meeting, the probability for a 2016 rate hike increased, driving the 10-year Treasury yield higher in the final months of the period. Accordingly, equity market leadership changed hands recently, favoring the more cyclical sectors (technology, financials and industrials) and finally providing a small headwind to the more defensive sectors (telecommunications, utilities and staples). Energy temporarily faded to the background in terms of global headlines, supplanted perhaps by the U.S. presidential election, the results of which likely will influence market sentiment during the fourth quarter.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Value Fund returned 9.65%. The fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, which returned 16.20%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
Although all sectors contributed positively to absolute return, stock selection within the healthcare, financial and energy sectors, combined with an overweight position in the consumer discretionary sector, weighed heavily on relative performance. Meanwhile, stock selection within the industrials sector contributed most to overall performance.
In terms of individual holdings, a position in Marathon Oil, an independent exploration and production company, was a primary detractor. The stock was particularly weak in the face of falling oil prices in January. At the same time, concerns about the company’s balance sheet emerged, as leverage appeared exceedingly high given the outlook for commodity prices. By mid-February, Marathon had become a fairly small position in the fund, and we decided to exit the holding and reallocate the proceeds into Hess. We believed Hess offered upside potential similar to Marathon but with much less risk.
In addition, shares of Knowles, a manufacturer of cellular microphones, declined early in the period, as investors grew concerned about a potential major slowdown in the global
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smartphone market. Such a slowdown could have a substantially negative impact on Knowles. Given our small weighting in the company, and the fact that it dropped below $1 billion in market capitalization, we exited the stock in the first quarter of 2016.
A position in pharmaceutical company Teva also weighed on relative performance. Several factors contributed to the stock’s underperformance, including generic price deflation, concerns about Teva’s acquisition of Allergan’s generic business, and a litigation risk that could invalidate the company’s intellectual property on its most profitable drug.
On the positive side, software company Microsoft was a top contributor, largely due to its transition from license to subscription revenue for its applications and to its growing new market for Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS–Azure). Microsoft has shown a sharper pace of innovation and a willingness to partner with leading technology innovators, all while reining in costs and returning substantial cash to shareholders.
Shares of Symantec, also a software company, climbed materially as the firm stepped up its focus on the security market by divesting Veritas and acquiring Blue Coat Systems, a leading provider of advanced web security solutions. We are optimistic about the acquisition of Blue Coat, as it provides Symantec with exposure to rapidly growing segments of the security business. The deal also put Blue Coat’s CEO in charge of the whole enterprise, which we believe is a positive factor.
A position in pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. also was a main contributor to absolute performance. The stock performed well due to the launch of the company’s immune oncology drug, Keytruda, for the treatment of lung cancer.
Outlook
With major U.S. equity indices at or close to record highs, the bull market remains intact. However, it is now the second-longest bull market since the 1930s. In general, bull markets do not die of old age; instead, they falter when intervening macroeconomic events, such as rising inflation, cause central banks to tighten monetary policy for an extended period. Currently, we believe the Fed may raise interest rates 25 basis points by year-end, but all signs point to a very slow, deliberate tightening cycle. These measured expectations helped prolong the business cycle and fuel the rally in stock prices. If equity earnings move back to a growth mode later this year and in 2017, we expect equity performance to remain balanced across the market cap spectrum and among growth and value styles.
We will continue to take a security-specific approach to investing. As always, we view opportunities as defined by our reward to risk profiles, regardless of the direction of the markets.
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Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares1,4
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2016
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Top Ten Holdings as of September 30, 2016
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| | Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
1 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 2.99% | |
2 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 2.73% | |
3 | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 2.27% | |
4 | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 2.15% | |
5 | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 2.13% | |
6 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2.04% | |
7 | | United Technologies Corp. | | | 1.98% | |
8 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 1.95% | |
9 | | Medtronic PLC | | | 1.92% | |
10 | | Halliburton Co. | | | 1.91% | |
The portfolio is actively managed and holdings are subject to change. There is no guarantee the Fund continues to invest in the securities referenced. The holdings listed exclude any temporary cash investments.
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20164
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Life of Class N | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Class A (Inception 6/30/06)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 9.65 | % | | | 14.87 | % | | | 5.78 | % | | | — | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge | | | 3.36 | | | | 13.52 | | | | 5.16 | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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Class C (Inception 6/1/07)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 8.85 | | | | 14.02 | | | | 5.00 | | | | — | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | |
With CDSC2 | | | 7.98 | | | | 14.02 | | | | 5.00 | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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Class N (Inception 2/1/13) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 10.08 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9.69 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.57 | |
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Class Y (Inception 5/13/91) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 9.92 | | | | 15.16 | | | | 6.08 | | | | — | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | |
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Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 9.11 | | | | 14.54 | | | | 5.49 | | | | — | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.23 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 1000® Value Index3 | | | 16.20 | | | | 16.15 | | | | 5.85 | | | | 11.32 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit ngam.natixis.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | Prior to 6/1/07, performance of Class A shares is that of Retail Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A shares, restated to reflect the sales load of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Class C shares (6/1/07), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class C shares. Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares. |
2 | Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
3 | Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. |
4 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
5 | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers as of the dates indicated. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time without notice based on changes in market or other conditions. References to specific securities or industries should not be regarded as investment advice. Because the Funds are actively managed, there is no assurance that they will continue to invest in the securities or industries mentioned.
All investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. There is no assurance that any investment will meet its performance objectives or that losses will be avoided.
ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION
This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.
The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.
PROXY VOTING INFORMATION
A description of the Natixis Funds proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the Natixis Funds website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Natixis Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the Natixis Funds website and the SEC’s website.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
The Natixis Funds file complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES
As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Fund’s prospectus. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The first line in the table for each class of Fund shares shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period row as shown below for your class.
The second line in the table for each class of Fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds to other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.
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LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL EQUITY AND INCOME FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 4/1/2016 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 9/30/2016 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,062.60 | | | | $6.08 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.10 | | | | $5.96 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,059.50 | | | | $9.94 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,015.35 | | | | $9.72 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,064.00 | | | | $4.80 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.35 | | | | $4.70 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 1.18%, 1.93% and 0.93% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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LOOMIS SAYLES GROWTH FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 4/1/2016 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 9/30/2016 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,112.60 | | | | $4.86 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.40 | | | | $4.65 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,108.20 | | | | $8.80 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,016.65 | | | | $8.42 | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,114.70 | | | | $3.07 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,022.10 | | | | $2.93 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,113.70 | | | | $3.54 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.65 | | | | $3.39 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.92%, 1.67%, 0.58% and 0.67% for Class A, C, N and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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LOOMIS SAYLES VALUE FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 4/1/2016 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 9/30/2016 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,062.50 | | | | $4.85 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.30 | | | | $4.75 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,058.50 | | | | $8.65 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,016.60 | | | | $8.47 | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,064.50 | | | | $2.94 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,022.15 | | | | $2.88 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,063.40 | | | | $3.56 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.55 | | | | $3.49 | |
Admin Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,058.20 | | | | $6.02 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.15 | | | | $5.91 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.94%, 1.68%, 0.57%, 0.69% and 1.17% for Class A, C, N, Y and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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BOARD APPROVAL OF THE EXISTING ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”), including the Independent Trustees, considers matters bearing on each Fund’s advisory agreement (collectively, the “Agreements”) at most of its meetings throughout the year. Each year, usually in the spring, the Contract Review Committee of the Board meets to review the Agreements to determine whether to recommend that the full Board approve the continuation of the Agreements, typically for an additional one-year period. After the Committee has made its recommendation, the full Board, including the Independent Trustees, determines whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements.
In connection with these meetings, the Trustees receive materials that the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”) believes to be reasonably necessary for the Trustees to evaluate the Agreements. These materials generally include, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of the Funds and the performance of peer groups of funds and the Funds’ performance benchmarks, (ii) information on the Funds’ advisory fees and other expenses, including information comparing the Funds’ expenses to the fees charged to institutional accounts with similar strategies managed by the Adviser, if any, and to those of peer groups of funds and information about any applicable expense caps and/or fee “breakpoints,” (iii) sales and redemption data in respect of the Funds, (iv) information about the profitability of the Agreements to the Adviser and (v) information obtained through the completion by the Adviser of a questionnaire distributed on behalf of the Trustees. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, also considers other matters such as (i) the Adviser’s financial results and financial condition, (ii) each Fund’s investment objective and strategies and the size, education and experience of the Adviser’s investment staff and its use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iii) arrangements in respect of the distribution of the Funds’ shares and the related costs, (iv) the procedures employed to determine the value of the Funds’ assets, (v) the allocation of the Funds’ brokerage, if any, including, if applicable, allocations to brokers affiliated with the Adviser and the use of “soft” commission dollars to pay Fund expenses and to pay for research and other similar services, (vi) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies, (vii) information about amounts invested by the Funds’ portfolio managers in the Funds or in similar accounts that they manage and (viii) the general economic outlook with particular emphasis on the mutual fund industry. Throughout the process, the Trustees are afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional materials from the Adviser.
In addition to the materials requested by the Trustees in connection with their annual consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees receive materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting of the Board that provide detailed information about the Funds’ investment performance and the fees charged to the Funds for advisory and other services. This information generally includes, among other things, an internal performance rating for each Fund based on agreed-upon criteria, graphs showing each Fund’s performance and fee differentials against each Fund’s peer group/category,
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performance ratings provided by a third-party, total return information for various periods, and third-party performance rankings for various periods comparing a Fund against similarly categorized funds. The portfolio management team for each Fund or other representatives of the Adviser make periodic presentations to the Contract Review Committee and/or the full Board, and Funds identified as presenting possible performance concerns may be subject to more frequent board presentations and reviews. In addition, each quarter the Trustees are provided with detailed statistical information about each Fund’s portfolio. The Trustees also receive periodic updates between meetings.
The Board most recently approved the continuation of the Agreements at its meeting held in June 2016. The Agreements were continued for a one-year period for the Funds. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. Matters considered by the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with their approval of the Agreements included, but were not limited to, the factors listed below.
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds under the Agreements. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to the Funds and the resources dedicated to the Funds by the Adviser and its affiliates.
The Trustees considered not only the advisory services provided by the Adviser to the Funds, but also the monitoring and oversight services provided by NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”). They also considered the administrative services provided by NGAM Advisors and its affiliates to the Funds. For each Fund, the Trustees also considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a family of funds that offers shareholders the right to exchange shares of one type of fund for shares of another type of fund, and provides a variety of fund and shareholder services.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the nature, extent and quality of services provided supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Investment performance of the Funds and the Adviser. As noted above, the Trustees received information about the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including information that compared the performance of the Funds to the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ respective performance benchmarks. In addition, the Trustees also reviewed data prepared by an independent third party that analyzed the performance of the Funds using a variety of performance metrics, including metrics that also measured the performance of the Funds on a risk adjusted basis.
With respect to each Fund, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance or other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreement relating to that Fund. In the case of the Loomis Sayles Value Fund, the performance of which lagged that of a relevant peer group median and/or category median for certain (although not all) periods, the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance supported renewal of the Agreements. These factors included the following: (1) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions by the Adviser that were reasonable and
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consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies; and (2) that the Fund’s long-term performance was competitive when compared to relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups.
The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s performance and reputation generally, the performance of the fund family generally, and the historical responsiveness of the Adviser to Trustee concerns about performance and the willingness of the Adviser to take steps intended to improve performance.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the performance of the Funds and the Adviser supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Adviser and its affiliates from their respective relationships with the Funds. The Trustees considered the fees charged to the Funds for advisory services as well as the total expense levels of the Funds. This information included comparisons (provided both by management and also by an independent third party) of the Funds’ advisory fees and total expense levels to those of their peer groups and information about the advisory fees charged by the Adviser to comparable accounts (such as institutional separate accounts), as well as information about differences in such fees and the reasons for any such differences. In considering the fees charged to comparable accounts, the Trustees considered, among other things, management’s representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including the additional resources required to effectively manage mutual fund assets and the greater regulatory costs associated with the management of such assets. In evaluating each Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of such Fund and the need for the Adviser to offer competitive compensation and the potential need to expend additional resources to the extent the Funds grow in size. The Trustees considered that over the past several years, management had made recommendations regarding reductions in advisory fee rates, implementation of advisory fee breakpoints and the institution of advisory fee waivers and expense caps for various funds in the fund family. They noted that all three of the Funds included in this report have expense caps in place, and the Trustees considered that the current expenses of each Fund are below the cap.
The Trustees also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Adviser’s and its affiliates’ relationships with the Funds, and information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability. They also reviewed information provided by management about the effect of distribution costs and changes in asset levels on Adviser profitability, including information regarding resources spent on distribution activities. When reviewing profitability, the Trustees also considered information about court cases in which adviser compensation or profitability were issues, the performance of the relevant Funds, the expense levels of the Funds, and whether the Adviser had implemented breakpoints and/or expense caps with respect to such Funds.
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After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the advisory fee charged to each of the Funds was fair and reasonable, and that the costs of these services generally and the related profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates in respect of their relationships with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered the existence of any economies of scale in the provision of services by the Adviser and whether those economies are shared with the Funds through breakpoints in their investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense waivers or caps. The Trustees also discussed with management the factors considered with respect to the implementation of breakpoints in investment advisory fees or expense waivers or caps for certain funds. Management explained that a number of factors are taken into account in considering the possible implementation of breakpoints or an expense cap for a fund, including, among other things, factors such as a fund’s assets, the projected growth of a fund, projected profitability and a fund’s fees and performance. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that each Fund’s management fee and overall net expense ratio was at or below median compared to a peer group of funds and that each of the Funds was subject to an expense cap or waiver. In considering these issues, the Trustees also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and a relative basis) and the profitability to the Adviser and its affiliates of their relationships with the Funds, as discussed above.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the extent to which economies of scale were shared with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The Trustees also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
· | | The effect of recent market and economic events on the performance, asset levels and expense ratios of each Fund. |
· | | Whether each Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective and the Fund’s record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Funds and the Adviser. They also considered the compliance-related resources the Adviser and its affiliates were providing to the Funds. |
· | | The nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative and shareholder services performed by the Adviser and its affiliates, both under the Agreements and under separate agreements covering administrative services. |
· | | So-called “fallout benefits” to the Adviser, such as the engagement of affiliates of the Adviser to provide distribution, administrative and brokerage services to the Funds, and the benefits of research made available to the Adviser by reason of brokerage commissions (if any) generated by the Funds’ securities transactions. The Trustees also considered the benefits to the parent company of NGAM Advisors from the retention of the Adviser. The Trustees considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest. |
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· | | The Trustees’ review and discussion of the Funds’ advisory arrangements in prior years, and management’s record of responding to Trustee concerns raised during the year and in prior years. |
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 counsel, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that each of the existing Agreements should be continued through June 30, 2017.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund
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Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Common Stocks — 65.4% of Net Assets | |
| | | | Belgium — 2.2% | | | | |
| 254,983 | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | | $ | 33,532,248 | |
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| | | | Canada — 1.0% | | | | |
| 318,000 | | | CGI Group, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 15,146,781 | |
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| | | | China — 3.1% | | | | |
| 458,620 | | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b) | | | 48,517,410 | |
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| | | | France — 1.8% | | | | |
| 296,443 | | | Thales S.A. | | | 27,296,723 | |
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| | | | Hong Kong — 2.4% | | | | |
| 5,402,000 | | | AIA Group Ltd. | | | 36,327,053 | |
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| | | | India — 1.9% | | | | |
| 1,144,407 | | | HCL Technologies Ltd. | | | 13,768,551 | |
| 703,644 | | | HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 15,561,172 | |
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| | | | | | | 29,329,723 | |
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| | | | Italy — 1.0% | | | | |
| 313,494 | | | Luxottica Group S.p.A. | | | 14,973,444 | |
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| | | | Japan — 1.0% | | | | |
| 471,970 | | | Nomura Research Institute Ltd. | | | 16,289,630 | |
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| | | | Sweden — 1.6% | | | | |
| 540,721 | | | Assa Abloy AB | | | 10,980,774 | |
| 479,965 | | | Atlas Copco AB, A Shares | | | 14,449,121 | |
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| | | | | | | 25,429,895 | |
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| | | | Switzerland — 5.0% | | | | |
| 138,887 | | | Dufry AG, (Registered)(b) | | | 17,412,390 | |
| 24,366 | | | Geberit AG, (Registered) | | | 10,680,598 | |
| 422,912 | | | Nestle S.A., (Registered) | | | 33,394,850 | |
| 59,828 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 14,867,163 | |
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| | | | | | | 76,355,001 | |
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| | | | United Kingdom — 3.0% | | | | |
| 3,019,959 | | | ITV PLC | | | 7,325,580 | |
| 7,642,635 | | | Legal & General Group PLC | | | 21,659,382 | |
| 456,704 | | | London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | 16,549,774 | |
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| | | | | | | 45,534,736 | |
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| | | | United States — 41.4% | | | | |
| 158,432 | | | Allergan PLC(b) | | | 36,488,474 | |
| 23,661 | | | Alphabet, Inc., Class C(b) | | | 18,391,459 | |
| 40,243 | | | Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 32,357,787 | |
| 24,222 | | | Amazon.com, Inc.(b) | | | 20,281,323 | |
| 48,974 | | | AutoZone, Inc.(b) | | | 37,628,683 | |
| 413,239 | | | Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 27,414,275 | |
| 272,272 | | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 24,229,485 | |
| 670 | | | Dex Media, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 1,332 | |
| 231,232 | | | Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 15,194,255 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 51,290 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | $ | 4,960,256 | |
| 334,377 | | | Facebook, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 42,890,538 | |
| 131,293 | | | FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 21,282,595 | |
| 100,743 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 16,246,824 | |
| 9,113 | | | Halcon Resources Corp.(b) | | | 85,480 | |
| 955 | | | Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc.(b) | | | 21,382 | |
| 217,929 | | | LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | 17,578,153 | |
| 104,480 | | | M&T Bank Corp. | | | 12,130,128 | |
| 435,852 | | | Marriott International, Inc., Class A | | | 29,345,915 | |
| 42,462 | | | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(b) | | | 17,826,821 | |
| 434,998 | | | Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 22,906,995 | |
| 15,349 | | | Priceline Group, Inc. (The)(b) | | | 22,585,900 | |
| 142,819 | | | Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 26,060,183 | |
| 182,179 | | | S&P Global, Inc. | | | 23,056,574 | |
| 149,977 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 11,794,191 | |
| 112,123 | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 31,019,949 | |
| 295,149 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 20,713,557 | |
| 163,030 | | | TransDigm Group, Inc.(b) | | | 47,135,234 | |
| 89,478 | | | Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 10,249,705 | |
| 185,190 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 25,926,600 | |
| 120,305 | | | Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 11,171,522 | |
| 244,061 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 10,807,021 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 637,782,596 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $856,004,621) | | | 1,006,515,240 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | | | | |
| Bonds and Notes — 31.7% | |
| Non-Convertible Bonds — 30.7% | |
| | | | Argentina — 0.3% | | | | |
$ | 775,000 | | | Provincia de Buenos Aires, 9.125%, 3/16/2024, 144A | | | 866,806 | |
| 535,000 | | | Republic of Argentina, 6.875%, 4/22/2021, 144A | | | 582,385 | |
| 150,000 | | | Republic of Argentina, 7.625%, 4/22/2046, 144A | | | 169,094 | |
| 382,136 | | | Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A., 9.625%, 5/14/2020, 144A | | | 413,662 | |
| 565,000 | | | YPF S.A., 8.500%, 3/23/2021, 144A | | | 629,269 | |
| 1,755,000 | | | YPF S.A., 8.750%, 4/04/2024, 144A | | | 1,954,368 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,615,584 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 0.2% | | | | |
| 970,000 | | | Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 1.375%, 9/06/2018, 144A(d) | | | 968,953 | |
| 670,000 | | | Goodman Australia Industrial Fund Bond Issuer Pty Ltd., 3.400%, 9/30/2026, 144A | | | 673,474 | |
| 110,000 | | | Incitec Pivot Finance LLC, 6.000%, 12/10/2019, 144A | | | 119,139 | |
| 95,000 | | | Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty Ltd., 3.375%, 4/30/2025, 144A | | | 97,341 | |
| 120,000 | | | Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty Ltd., 5.125%, 2/22/2021, 144A | | | 134,607 | |
| 950,000 | | | Telstra Corp. Ltd., 3.125%, 4/07/2025, 144A(d) | | | 991,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,984,811 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Belgium — 0.1% | | | | |
$ | 1,040,000 | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.300%, 2/01/2023(d) | | $ | 1,097,730 | |
| 350,000 | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A., EMTN, 6.500%, 6/23/2017, (GBP)(d) | | | 471,976 | |
| 440,000 | | | Solvay Finance (America) LLC, 3.400%, 12/03/2020, 144A | | | 460,495 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,030,201 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 0.9% | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Banco Santander Brasil S.A., 4.625%, 2/13/2017, 144A | | | 604,320 | |
| 800,000 | | | Braskem Finance Ltd., 5.750%, 4/15/2021, 144A | | | 838,560 | |
| 2,250(††) | | | Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10.000%, 1/01/2019, (BRL) | | | 672,357 | |
| 8,815(††) | | | Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10.000%, 1/01/2021, (BRL) | | | 2,583,753 | |
| 2,300,000 | | | BRF S.A., 7.750%, 5/22/2018, 144A, (BRL)(d) | | | 656,304 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | CIMPOR Financial Operations BV, 5.750%, 7/17/2024, 144A | | | 855,000 | |
| 400,000 | | | Cosan Luxembourg S.A., 5.000%, 3/14/2023, 144A | | | 393,000 | |
| 885,000 | | | Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 5.050%, 6/15/2025(d) | | | 889,425 | |
| 800,000 | | | Gerdau Trade, Inc., 5.750%, 1/30/2021, 144A | | | 828,240 | |
| 226,000 | | | GTL Trade Finance, Inc., 5.893%, 4/29/2024, 144A | | | 222,610 | |
| 915,000 | | | Itau Unibanco Holding S.A., 2.850%, 5/26/2018, 144A | | | 917,288 | |
| 1,825,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.375%, 5/20/2023 | | | 1,632,462 | |
| 320,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.375%, 1/27/2021 | | | 316,480 | |
| 775,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.750%, 1/20/2020 | | | 798,638 | |
| 300,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.875%, 1/20/2040 | | | 264,810 | |
| 500,000 | | | Tupy Overseas S.A., 6.625%, 7/17/2024, 144A | | | 504,375 | |
| 546,000 | | | Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.875%, 11/21/2036 | | | 530,712 | |
| 225,000 | | | Vale S.A., 5.625%, 9/11/2042 | | | 189,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,697,334 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 2.0% | | | | |
| 1,085,000 | | | Air Canada, 7.625%, 10/01/2019, 144A, (CAD) | | | 858,547 | |
| 495,000 | | | Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Series 2015-2, Class A, 4.125%, 6/15/2029, 144A(d) | | | 525,319 | |
| 815,000 | | | Bank of Montreal, 1.750%, 6/15/2022, 144A(d) | | | 814,813 | |
| 5,065,000 | | | Canadian Government, 1.250%, 9/01/2018, (CAD)(d) | | | 3,915,140 | |
| 11,900,000 | | | Canadian Government, 1.750%, 9/01/2019, (CAD) | | | 9,391,199 | |
| 970,000 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 1.600%, 9/06/2019(d) | | | 970,007 | |
| 1,335,000 | | | Institutional Mortgage Securities Canada, Inc., Series 2014-5A, Class A2, 2.616%, 7/12/2047, 144A, (CAD)(d) | | | 1,018,648 | |
| 6,165,000 | | | Province of Ontario Canada, 1.250%, 6/17/2019(d) | | | 6,156,486 | |
| 7,200,000 | | | Province of Ontario Canada, 1.875%, 5/21/2020 | | | 7,319,066 | |
| 600,000 | | | Telus Corp., Series CG, 5.050%, 12/04/2019, (CAD)(d) | | | 503,804 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 31,473,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,450,000 | | | Banco de Credito e Inversiones, 3.000%, 9/13/2017, 144A(d) | | | 1,469,824 | |
| 200,000 | | | Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., 4.750%, 1/11/2022 | | | 213,828 | |
| 600,000 | | | Chile Government International Bond, 3.125%, 1/21/2026(d) | | | 636,750 | |
| 300,000,000 | | | Chile Government International Bond, 5.500%, 8/05/2020, (CLP)(d) | | | 485,279 | |
| 1,160,000 | | | CODELCO, Inc., 4.500%, 9/16/2025, 144A(d) | | | 1,223,256 | |
| 250,000 | | | Engie Energia Chile S.A., 5.625%, 1/15/2021, 144A | | | 276,960 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Chile — continued | | | | |
$ | 800,000 | | | Inversiones CMPC S.A., 4.375%, 5/15/2023, 144A(d) | | $ | 834,282 | |
| 550,000 | | | Itau CorpBanca, 3.125%, 1/15/2018(d) | | | 556,856 | |
| 1,120,000 | | | Transelec S.A., 4.250%, 1/14/2025, 144A(d) | | | 1,176,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,873,835 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 0.1% | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Baidu, Inc., 2.250%, 11/28/2017(d) | | | 806,404 | |
| 700,000 | | | Baidu, Inc., 3.250%, 8/06/2018(d) | | | 718,332 | |
| 400,000 | | | China Resources Gas Group Ltd., 4.500%, 4/05/2022, 144A(d) | | | 437,461 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,962,197 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 0.4% | | | | |
| 555,000 | | | Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P., 5.375%, 9/27/2022, 144A | | | 545,287 | |
| 610,000 | | | Ecopetrol S.A., 4.125%, 1/16/2025 | | | 592,279 | |
| 600,000 | | | Ecopetrol S.A., 5.875%, 9/18/2023(d) | | | 647,250 | |
| 490,000 | | | Ecopetrol S.A., 5.875%, 5/28/2045 | | | 449,477 | |
| 1,265,000,000 | | | Emgesa S.A. E.S.P., 8.750%, 1/25/2021, 144A, (COP) | | | 433,837 | |
| 2,140,000,000 | | | Empresas Publicas de Medellin E.S.P., 8.375%, 2/01/2021, 144A, (COP)(d) | | | 715,497 | |
| 200,000,000 | | | Republic of Colombia, 7.750%, 4/14/2021, (COP) | | | 73,723 | |
| 6,150,000,000 | | | Titulos De Tesoreria, Series B, 7.500%, 8/26/2026, (COP)(d) | | | 2,208,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,665,745 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Dominican Republic — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,410,000 | | | Dominican Republic International Bond, 5.500%, 1/27/2025, 144A | | | 1,494,600 | |
| 425,000 | | | Dominican Republic International Bond, 8.625%, 4/20/2027, 144A | | | 520,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,015,225 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 0.3% | | | | |
| 970,000 | | | Air Liquide Finance S.A., 1.375%, 9/27/2019, 144A | | | 969,486 | |
| 425,000 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.450%, 3/15/2029 | | | 470,156 | |
| 15,000 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.500%, 1/15/2028 | | | 16,350 | |
| 200,000 | | | AXA S.A., 7.125%, 12/15/2020, (GBP)(d) | | | 317,878 | |
| 390,000 | | | Credit Agricole S.A., (fixed rate to 6/23/2026, variable rate thereafter), 7.500%, (GBP)(e) | | | 499,180 | |
| 1,015,000 | | | Societe Generale S.A., 4.750%, 11/24/2025, 144A(d) | | | 1,048,316 | |
| 475,000 | | | Societe Generale S.A., (fixed rate to 4/07/2021, variable rate thereafter), 6.750%, (EUR)(e) | | | 524,253 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,845,619 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.1% | | | | |
| 470,000 | | | Commerzbank AG, EMTN, 4.000%, 3/23/2026, (EUR) | | | 532,066 | |
| 200,000 | | | Schaeffler Finance BV, 3.250%, 5/15/2025, (EUR) | | | 242,756 | |
| 300,000 | | | ZF North America Capital, Inc., 2.750%, 4/27/2023, (EUR) | | | 358,573 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,133,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 0.0% | | | | |
| 355,000 | | | AIA Group Ltd., 3.200%, 3/11/2025, 144A(d) | | | 362,283 | |
| 400,000 | | | Hutchison Whampoa International 11 Ltd., 3.500%, 1/13/2017, 144A(d) | | | 402,458 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 764,741 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Hungary — 0.2% | | | | |
$ | 1,330,000 | | | Hungary Government International Bond, 5.375%, 3/25/2024 | | $ | 1,544,516 | |
| 980,000 | | | Hungary Government International Bond, 5.750%, 11/22/2023(d) | | | 1,153,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,698,466 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Iceland — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Republic of Iceland, 5.875%, 5/11/2022, 144A(d) | | | 1,174,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | India — 0.3% | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Axis Bank Ltd., 3.250%, 5/21/2020, 144A | | | 564,371 | |
| 990,000 | | | Bharti Airtel International BV, 5.350%, 5/20/2024, 144A(d) | | | 1,083,377 | |
| 1,400,000 | | | ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.375%, 4/30/2022, 144A | | | 1,426,638 | |
| 750,000 | | | Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., 5.400%, 2/14/2022, 144A(d) | | | 844,961 | |
| 700,000 | | | State Bank of India/London, 4.125%, 8/01/2017, 144A | | | 713,381 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,632,728 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Indonesia — 0.6% | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | Indonesia Government International Bond, 4.125%, 1/15/2025, 144A | | | 320,043 | |
| 525,000 | | | Indonesia Government International Bond, 4.750%, 1/08/2026, 144A | | | 586,871 | |
| 3,500,000,000 | | | Indonesia Government International Bond, 9.500%, 7/15/2023, (IDR) | | | 303,311 | |
| 781,000,000 | | | Indonesia Government International Bond, 11.500%, 9/15/2019, (IDR) | | | 67,575 | |
| 11,640,000,000 | | | Indonesia Government International Bond, Series FR53, 8.250%, 7/15/2021, (IDR) | | | 940,939 | |
| 12,100,000,000 | | | Indonesia Treasury Bond, 6.125%, 5/15/2028, (IDR) | | | 846,970 | |
| 24,000,000,000 | | | Indonesia Treasury Bond, 7.875%, 4/15/2019, (IDR)(d) | | | 1,897,786 | |
| 14,000,000,000 | | | Indonesia Treasury Bond, 8.375%, 3/15/2024, (IDR)(d) | | | 1,154,767 | |
| 400,000 | | | Listrindo Capital BV, 6.950%, 2/21/2019, 144A | | | 414,402 | |
| 795,000 | | | Perusahaan Listrik Negara PT, 5.250%, 10/24/2042, 144A | | | 820,838 | |
| 545,000 | | | Republic of Indonesia, 2.875%, 7/08/2021, 144A, (EUR) | | | 653,612 | |
| 500,000 | | | TBG Global Pte Ltd., 4.625%, 4/03/2018, 144A | | | 506,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,513,364 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 0.4% | | | | |
| 440,000 | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.500%, 6/01/2025, (EUR)(d) | | | 513,797 | |
| 2,080,000 | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.500%, 8/01/2018, (EUR)(d) | | | 2,531,904 | |
| 2,295,000 | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.750%, 8/01/2023, 144A, (EUR)(d) | | | 3,287,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,333,385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 0.3% | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. (The), 1.700%, 3/05/2018, 144A(d) | | | 901,275 | |
| 940,000 | | | Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. (The), 2.150%, 9/14/2018, 144A(d) | | | 948,194 | |
| 540,000 | | | Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., 2.000%, 3/08/2019, 144A(d) | | | 544,763 | |
| 1,165,000 | | | Nomura Holdings, Inc., GMTN, 2.750%, 3/19/2019(d) | | | 1,191,539 | |
| 850,000 | | | SoftBank Group Corp., 4.500%, 4/15/2020, 144A | | | 881,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,467,646 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Kazakhstan — 0.0% | | | | |
| 475,000 | | | Tengizchevroil Finance Co. International Ltd., 4.000%, 8/15/2026, 144A | | | 470,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Korea — 0.6% | | | | |
| 3,700,000 | | | Export-Import Bank of Korea, 3.000%, 5/22/2018, 144A, (NOK)(d) | | | 472,043 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Korea — continued | | | | |
$ | 600,000 | | | Hyundai Capital Services, Inc., 3.500%, 9/13/2017, 144A(d) | | $ | 611,700 | |
| 600,000 | | | Industrial Bank of Korea, 2.375%, 7/17/2017, 144A(d) | | | 604,717 | |
| 400,000 | | | KEB Hana Bank, 4.000%, 11/03/2016, 144A(d) | | | 400,898 | |
| 400,000 | | | Korea Development Bank (The), 4.625%, 11/16/2021(d) | | | 455,524 | |
| 630,000 | | | Korea Development Bank (The), MTN, 4.500%, 11/22/2019, (AUD)(d) | | | 506,822 | |
| 400,000 | | | Korea National Oil Corp., 3.125%, 4/03/2017, 144A(d) | | | 403,615 | |
| 2,589,140,000 | | | Korea Treasury Bond, 2.750%, 9/10/2017, (KRW)(d) | | | 2,381,959 | |
| 670,000 | | | KT Corp., 2.500%, 7/18/2026, 144A(d) | | | 676,732 | |
| 1,125,000 | | | Minera y Metalurgica del Boleo S.A. de CV, 2.875%, 5/07/2019, 144A(d) | | | 1,151,511 | |
| 950,000 | | | Shinhan Bank, 2.250%, 4/15/2020, 144A(d) | | | 961,884 | |
| 770,000 | | | Shinhan Bank, 3.875%, 3/24/2026, 144A(d) | | | 814,357 | |
| 140,000 | | | SK Telecom Co. Ltd., 6.625%, 7/20/2027, 144A(d) | | | 190,107 | |
| 200,000 | | | Woori Bank, 5.875%, 4/13/2021, 144A(d) | | | 230,072 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,861,941 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Luxembourg — 0.1% | | | | |
| 430,000 | | | INEOS Group Holdings S.A., 5.750%, 2/15/2019, (EUR) | | | 495,116 | |
| 500,000 | | | Millicom International Cellular S.A., 4.750%, 5/22/2020, 144A | | | 505,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,000,766 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 1.0% | | | | |
| 10,000,000 | | | America Movil SAB de CV, 6.450%, 12/05/2022, (MXN)(d) | | | 502,327 | |
| 675,000 | | | Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC, (fixed rate to 8/11/2021, variable rate thereafter), 3.800%, 8/11/2026, 144A | | | 655,391 | |
| 300,000 | | | Banco Santander Mexico S.A. Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santander, 4.125%, 11/09/2022, 144A(d) | | | 308,250 | |
| 640,000 | | | Cemex Finance LLC, 6.000%, 4/01/2024, 144A | | | 656,000 | |
| 300,000 | | | Cemex SAB de CV, 4.375%, 3/05/2023, 144A, (EUR) | | | 343,442 | |
| 505,000 | | | Cemex SAB de CV, 5.700%, 1/11/2025, 144A | | | 511,161 | |
| 200,000 | | | Cemex SAB de CV, 7.750%, 4/16/2026, 144A | | | 221,900 | |
| 800,000 | | | Gruma SAB de CV, 4.875%, 12/01/2024(d) | | | 856,000 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Grupo Televisa SAB, EMTN, 7.250%, 5/14/2043, (MXN)(d) | | | 447,094 | |
| 1,150,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-30, 10.000%, 11/20/2036, (MXN)(d) | | | 8,266,875 | |
| 196,000 | | | Mexico Government International Bond, 4.000%, 3/15/2115, (EUR)(d) | | | 208,401 | |
| 1,020,000 | | | Mexico Government International Bond, 4.125%, 1/21/2026(d) | | | 1,097,010 | |
| 780,000 | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.250%, 1/15/2025(d) | | | 752,622 | |
| 625,000 | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.625%, 1/23/2046(d) | | | 545,188 | |
| 135,000(†††) | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 7.470%, 11/12/2026, (MXN)(d) | | | 603,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,975,527 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Morocco — 0.1% | | | | |
| 965,000 | | | OCP S.A., 4.500%, 10/22/2025, 144A(d) | | | 977,950 | |
| 590,000 | | | OCP S.A., 6.875%, 4/25/2044, 144A | | | 668,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,646,372 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 0.1% | | | | |
| 870,000 | | | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 4.375%, 8/04/2025(d) | | | 917,546 | |
| 675,000 | | | ING Bank NV, 1.650%, 8/15/2019, 144A(d) | | | 674,407 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Netherlands — continued | | | | |
$ | 525,000 | | | Ziggo Secured Finance BV, 5.500%, 1/15/2027, 144A | | $ | 524,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,116,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Zealand — 0.4% | | | | |
| 2,899,580 | | | New Zealand Government Bond, 3.000%, 9/20/2030, (NZD)(d) | | | 2,463,829 | |
| 2,340,000 | | | New Zealand Government Bond, 5.000%, 3/15/2019, (NZD)(d) | | | 1,829,024 | |
| 2,590,000 | | | New Zealand Government Bond, 5.500%, 4/15/2023, (NZD)(d) | | | 2,281,662 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,574,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 0.2% | | | | |
| 13,275,000 | | | Norway Government Bond, 2.000%, 5/24/2023, 144A, (NOK)(d) | | | 1,763,812 | |
| 13,760,000 | | | Norway Government Bond, 4.500%, 5/22/2019, 144A, (NOK)(d) | | | 1,889,646 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,653,458 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Panama — 0.1% | | | | |
| 680,000 | | | Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A., 3.250%, 5/07/2020, 144A(d) | | | 695,300 | |
| 300,000 | | | Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A., 3.750%, 4/04/2017, 144A(d) | | | 301,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 997,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Paraguay — 0.1% | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Republic of Paraguay, 5.000%, 4/15/2026, 144A | | | 866,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Peru — 0.2% | | | | |
| 580,000 | | | Southern Copper Corp., 3.875%, 4/23/2025(d) | | | 582,318 | |
| 1,050,000 | | | Transportadora de Gas del Peru S.A., 4.250%, 4/30/2028, 144A(d) | | | 1,091,055 | |
| 1,050,000 | | | Union Andina de Cementos SAA, 5.875%, 10/30/2021, 144A | | | 1,102,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,775,768 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Philippines — 0.0% | | | | |
| 175,000 | | | PLDT, Inc., EMTN, 8.350%, 3/06/2017(d) | | | 178,727 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Poland — 0.4% | | | | |
| 17,080,000 | | | Poland Government Bond, 4.000%, 10/25/2023, (PLN)(d) | | | 4,847,202 | |
| 3,210,000 | | | Poland Government Bond, 5.500%, 10/25/2019, (PLN)(d) | | | 927,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,774,886 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — 0.0% | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | EDP Finance BV, 4.125%, 1/15/2020, 144A | | | 414,600 | |
| 225,000 | | | EDP Finance BV, EMTN, 2.000%, 4/22/2025, (EUR) | | | 255,597 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 670,197 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Romania — 0.0% | | | | |
| 410,000 | | | Romanian Government International Bond, 2.875%, 5/26/2028, 144A, (EUR) | | | 498,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 63,000,000 | | | Russian Federal Bond - OFZ, Series 6208, 7.500%, 2/27/2019, (RUB) | | | 983,701 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — 0.2% | | | | |
| 495,000 | | | BOC Aviation Ltd., 3.000%, 3/30/2020(d) | | | 507,801 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | DBS Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 9/21/2017, variable rate thereafter), 3.625%, 9/21/2022, 144A(d) | | | 2,033,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,541,001 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | South Africa — 0.2% | | | | |
$ | 930,000 | | | MTN (Mauritius) Investments Ltd., 4.755%, 11/11/2024, 144A | | $ | 899,775 | |
| 500,000 | | | Myriad International Holdings BV, 6.000%, 7/18/2020, 144A | | | 550,100 | |
| 15,980,000 | | | South Africa Government International Bond, Series R213, 7.000%, 2/28/2031, (ZAR)(d) | | | 972,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,422,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 0.4% | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Gas Natural Fenosa Finance BV, (fixed rate to 4/24/2024, variable rate thereafter), 3.375% , (EUR)(e) | | | 856,217 | |
| 725,000 | | | Spain Government International Bond, 0.750%, 7/30/2021, (EUR)(d) | | | 842,233 | |
| 430,000 | | | Spain Government International Bond, 1.600%, 4/30/2025, 144A, (EUR)(d) | | | 518,248 | |
| 1,825,000 | | | Spain Government International Bond, 4.300%, 10/31/2019, 144A, (EUR)(d) | | | 2,327,185 | |
| 800,000 | | | Spain Government International Bond, 4.400%, 10/31/2023, 144A, (EUR)(d) | | | 1,147,325 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,691,208 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supranationals — 0.5% | | | | |
| 2,075,000 | | | Asian Development Bank, GMTN, 0.875%, 10/05/2018 | | | 2,072,821 | |
| 855,000 | | | Banque Quest Africaine de Developpement, 5.500%, 5/06/2021, 144A(d) | | | 909,447 | |
| 840,000 | | | Central American Bank for Economic Integration, 3.875%, 2/09/2017, 144A(d) | | | 846,300 | |
| 1,115,000 | | | Corporacion Andina de Fomento, 4.375%, 6/15/2022(d) | | | 1,236,814 | |
| 1,140,000 | | | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 2.500%, 3/12/2020, (AUD)(d) | | | 885,970 | |
| 70,000,000 | | | International Finance Corp., 7.800%, 6/03/2019, (INR)(d) | | | 1,092,864 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,044,216 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 0.0% | | | | |
| 2,450,000 | | | Sweden Government Bond, 5.000%, 12/01/2020, (SEK)(d) | | | 352,387 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,075,000 | | | Glencore Finance Canada Ltd., 5.550%, 10/25/2042, 144A(d) | | | 1,038,408 | |
| 200,000 | | | LafargeHolcim Finance U.S. LLC, 3.500%, 9/22/2026, 144A | | | 203,918 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,242,326 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Thailand — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,010,000 | | | Siam Commercial Bank PCL (The), 3.500%, 4/07/2019, 144A(d) | | | 1,052,071 | |
| 950,000 | | | Thai Oil PCL, 3.625%, 1/23/2023, 144A(d) | | | 999,052 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,051,123 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Turkey — 0.1% | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Arcelik AS, 5.000%, 4/03/2023, 144A | | | 789,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Arab Emirates — 0.1% | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | DP World Ltd., 3.250%, 5/18/2020, 144A | | | 876,562 | |
| 600,000 | | | Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, 6.375%, 10/21/2016, 144A(d) | | | 601,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,477,935 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 0.6% | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Anglo American Capital PLC, 2.625%, 9/27/2017, 144A | | | 598,500 | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Barclays PLC, (fixed rate to 9/15/2019, variable rate thereafter), 6.625% (e) | | | 1,003,750 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United Kingdom — continued | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Barclays PLC, (fixed rate to 9/15/2019, variable rate thereafter), 7.000%, (GBP)(e) | | $ | 483,137 | |
| 260,000 | | | Delphi Automotive PLC, 1.600%, 9/15/2028, (EUR) | | | 296,853 | |
| 565,000 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC, (fixed rate to 6/01/2021, variable rate thereafter), 6.875%(e) | | | 587,600 | |
| 295,000 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC, EMTN, 5.750%, 12/20/2027, (GBP)(d) | | | 454,099 | |
| 150,000 | | | Imperial Brands Finance PLC, EMTN, 6.250%, 12/04/2018, (GBP) | | | 215,888 | |
| 400,000 | | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 4.500%, 11/04/2024(d) | | | 414,145 | |
| 1,020,000 | | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC, (fixed rate to 6/27/2024, variable rate thereafter), 7.500%(e) | | | 1,053,354 | |
| 400,000 | | | Old Mutual PLC, EMTN, 8.000%, 6/03/2021, (GBP) | | | 591,044 | |
| 1,130,000 | | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.000%, 12/19/2023(d) | | | 1,177,706 | |
| 950,000 | | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, (fixed rate to 8/10/2020, variable rate thereafter), 7.500% (e) | | | 871,502 | |
| 350,000 | | | Santander UK Group Holdings PLC, 4.750%, 9/15/2025, 144A(d) | | | 350,393 | |
| 250,000 | | | Standard Chartered PLC, EMTN, (fixed rate to 10/21/2020, variable rate thereafter), 4.000%, 10/21/2025, (EUR)(d) | | | 288,036 | |
| 600,000 | | | United Kingdom Gilt, 2.000%, 9/07/2025, (GBP)(d) | | | 867,738 | |
| 130,000 | | | Virgin Media Finance PLC, 4.500%, 1/15/2025, 144A, (EUR) | | | 144,264 | |
| 100,000 | | | WPP PLC, 6.000%, 4/04/2017, (GBP)(d) | | | 132,898 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,530,907 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 18.2% | | | | |
| 15,000 | | | 21st Century Fox America, Inc., 6.400%, 12/15/2035 | | | 19,228 | |
| 9,890,000 | | | AbbVie, Inc., 2.500%, 5/14/2020 | | | 10,082,598 | |
| 45,000 | | | AECOM, 5.750%, 10/15/2022 | | | 47,264 | |
| 45,000 | | | AECOM, 5.875%, 10/15/2024 | | | 48,038 | |
| 1,745,000 | | | AES Corp. (The), 4.875%, 5/15/2023 | | | 1,771,175 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.125%, 10/01/2024 | | | 1,063,750 | |
| 305,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.400%, 4/15/2021 | | | 326,350 | |
| 975,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.900%, 2/01/2027 | | | 1,043,250 | |
| 3,073,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.950%, 2/01/2037 | | | 3,089,901 | |
| 4,655,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 3.750%, 11/18/2019 | | | 4,730,644 | |
| 3,345,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 4.125%, 2/13/2022 | | | 3,382,631 | |
| 745,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 5.125%, 9/30/2024 | | | 789,700 | |
| 129,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 12/31/2018 | | | 142,223 | |
| 1,728,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2031 | | | 2,129,760 | |
| 2,686,371 | | | American Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2016-1, Class B, 5.250%, 7/15/2025 | | | 2,817,332 | |
| 170,098 | | | American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.000%, 1/15/2027 | | | 180,911 | |
| 6,190,000 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 3.450%, 7/15/2024 | | | 6,105,828 | |
| 300,000 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 4.500%, 7/15/2044 | | | 275,249 | |
| 400,000 | | | Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/01/2022 | | | 403,000 | |
| 175,000 | | | Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 11/01/2021 | | | 176,969 | |
| 3,060,000 | | | Antero Resources Corp., 5.625%, 6/01/2023 | | | 3,117,375 | |
| 1,510,000 | | | AT&T, Inc., 3.400%, 5/15/2025 | | | 1,551,386 | |
| 3,960,000 | | | AT&T, Inc., 4.125%, 2/17/2026 | | | 4,279,180 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
$ | 6,901 | | | Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class B, 7.680%, 1/02/2018(c) | | $ | 7,022 | |
| 495,000 | | | Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc., 7.750%, 5/01/2019, 144A | | | 444,881 | |
| 925,000 | | | Aviation Capital Group Corp., 6.750%, 4/06/2021, 144A | | | 1,086,875 | |
| 95,000 | | | Avon Products, Inc., 8.950%, 3/15/2043 | | | 77,663 | |
| 200,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., 5.490%, 3/15/2019 | | | 216,089 | |
| 2,700,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., 6.110%, 1/29/2037 | | | 3,299,932 | |
| 115,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.250%, 10/22/2026 | | | 122,008 | |
| 50,000 | | | Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.250%, 2/01/2023 | | | 49,750 | |
| 15,000 | | | Boston Scientific Corp., 5.125%, 1/12/2017 | | | 15,157 | |
| 71,000 | | | California Resources Corp., 5.500%, 9/15/2021 | | | 37,630 | |
| 10,000 | | | California Resources Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/2024 | | | 4,775 | |
| 1,995,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., 6.450%, 6/15/2021 | | | 2,137,144 | |
| 510,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., 7.650%, 3/15/2042 | | | 439,875 | |
| 55,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., Series G, 6.875%, 1/15/2028 | | | 53,006 | |
| 605,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., Series P, 7.600%, 9/15/2039 | | | 526,350 | |
| 1,025,000 | | | Chemours Co. (The), 6.625%, 5/15/2023 | | | 999,375 | |
| 190,000 | | | Chemours Co. (The), 7.000%, 5/15/2025 | | | 186,675 | |
| 3,210,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.875%, 4/15/2022 | | | 2,704,425 | |
| 315,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%, 3/15/2023 | | | 267,750 | |
| 495,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/2021 | | | 454,162 | |
| 190,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.625%, 8/15/2020 | | | 178,838 | |
| 95,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2020 | | | 88,825 | |
| 100,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 7.250%, 12/15/2018 | | | 101,500 | |
| 7,030,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 8.000%, 12/15/2022, 144A | | | 7,126,662 | |
| 780,000 | | | Chevron Corp., 2.419%, 11/17/2020(d) | | | 802,003 | |
| 1,635,000 | | | Cimarex Energy Co., 4.375%, 6/01/2024 | | | 1,707,666 | |
| 525,000 | | | Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 7.000%, 7/15/2024, 144A | | | 538,125 | |
| 500,000 | | | Citizens Financial Group, Inc., 4.300%, 12/03/2025 | | | 524,636 | |
| 2,913,000 | | | Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/2020 | | | 2,887,511 | |
| 155,000 | | | Cleaver-Brooks, Inc., 8.750%, 12/15/2019, 144A | | | 162,363 | |
| 480,000 | | | Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.500%, 10/01/2022 | | | 465,600 | |
| 265,000 | | | Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.750%, 11/15/2024 | | | 286,862 | |
| 1,005,000 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.125%, 4/29/2018 | | | 1,050,225 | |
| 75,986 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B, 6.795%, 2/02/2020 | | | 78,691 | |
| 255,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 3.800%, 6/01/2024 | | | 233,325 | |
| 50,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 4.500%, 4/15/2023 | | | 48,000 | |
| 375,000 | | | Cox Communications, Inc., 4.800%, 2/01/2035, 144A | | | 371,598 | |
| 1,335,000 | | | CSC Holdings LLC, 10.875%, 10/15/2025, 144A | | | 1,563,619 | |
| 155,000 | | | Cummins, Inc., 5.650%, 3/01/2098 | | | 173,239 | |
| 160,460 | | | Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class B, 8.021%, 2/10/2024 | | | 182,731 | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Devon Energy Corp., 3.250%, 5/15/2022 | | | 1,191,421 | |
| 990,000 | | | Devon Energy Corp., 5.850%, 12/15/2025 | | | 1,114,125 | |
| 475,000 | | | Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp., 6.020%, 6/15/2026, 144A | | | 520,744 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
$ | 42,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 6.625%, 1/15/2018 | | $ | 44,360 | |
| 50,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 7.000%, 12/01/2028 | | | 57,247 | |
| 8,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 7.750%, 7/15/2026 | | | 9,210 | |
| 300,000 | | | Discovery Communications LLC, 1.900%, 3/19/2027, (EUR) | | | 331,589 | |
| 395,000 | | | DISH DBS Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2023 | | | 384,137 | |
| 1,495,000 | | | DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/2024 | | | 1,476,312 | |
| 315,000 | | | DPL, Inc., 6.750%, 10/01/2019 | | | 326,812 | |
| 310,000 | | | DR Horton, Inc., 4.375%, 9/15/2022 | | | 333,250 | |
| 235,000 | | | DS Services of America, Inc., 10.000%, 9/01/2021, 144A | | | 262,025 | |
| 600,000 | | | Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 5.875%, 10/15/2025 | | | 689,788 | |
| 575,000 | | | Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 7.375%, 10/15/2045 | | | 727,082 | |
| 410,000 | | | FedEx Corp., 1.000%, 1/11/2023, (EUR) | | | 474,446 | |
| 150,000 | | | Foot Locker, Inc., 8.500%, 1/15/2022 | | | 177,000 | |
| 25,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 6.375%, 2/01/2029 | | | 30,639 | |
| 50,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 6.625%, 2/15/2028 | | | 59,912 | |
| 2,105,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 6.625%, 10/01/2028 | | | 2,644,413 | |
| 40,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 7.125%, 11/15/2025 | | | 49,892 | |
| 530,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 7.400%, 11/01/2046 | | | 765,318 | |
| 5,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 7.500%, 8/01/2026 | | | 6,391 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.459%, 3/27/2020 | | | 5,046,645 | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.588%, 6/02/2020, (AUD)(d) | | | 1,248,402 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.000%, 5/15/2018 | | | 1,049,654 | |
| 905,000 | | | Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A(f)(g) | | | 1,040,533 | |
| 2,370,000 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.875%, 3/15/2023(d) | | | 2,126,885 | |
| 210,000 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.400%, 11/14/2034 | | | 174,300 | |
| 2,475,000 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.450%, 3/15/2043 | | | 1,986,187 | |
| 865,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2025 | | | 765,525 | |
| 560,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 11.000%, 9/15/2025 | | | 584,500 | |
| 205,000 | | | FTS International, Inc., 6.250%, 5/01/2022 | | | 78,413 | |
| 275,000 | | | Gates Global LLC/Gates Global Co., 6.000%, 7/15/2022, 144A | | | 261,250 | |
| 50,000 | | | General Electric Co., GMTN, 3.100%, 1/09/2023 | | | 53,118 | |
| 740,000 | | | General Electric Co., Series D, (fixed rate to 1/21/2021, variable rate thereafter), 5.000% (d)(e) | | | 786,953 | |
| 115,000 | | | General Motors Co., 5.200%, 4/01/2045 | | | 119,621 | |
| 195,000 | | | General Motors Co., 6.750%, 4/01/2046 | | | 244,467 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.400%, 4/10/2018 | | | 5,036,090 | |
| 240,000 | | | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.450%, 4/10/2022 | | | 243,434 | |
| 925,000 | | | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.250%, 3/01/2026 | | | 1,015,913 | |
| 195,000 | | | Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.800%, 2/15/2024 | | | 160,388 | |
| 500,000 | | | Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.900%, 8/15/2023 | | | 416,250 | |
| 215,000 | | | Genworth Holdings, Inc., 6.500%, 6/15/2034 | | | 175,225 | |
| 3,435,000 | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.250%, 6/01/2028 | | | 4,649,736 | |
| 105,000 | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.375%, 12/01/2025 | | | 139,952 | |
| 180,000 | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.750%, 11/15/2029 | | | 257,588 | |
| 315,000 | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC, 8.875%, 5/15/2031 | | | 498,300 | |
| 800,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.375%, 2/01/2018, (CAD)(d) | | | 624,298 | |
| 2,295,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.750%, 10/01/2037 | | | 2,922,246 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
33 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
$ | 3,045,000 | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 7.000%, 5/15/2022 | | $ | 3,227,700 | |
| 165,000 | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 7.000%, 3/15/2028 | | | 180,263 | |
| 70,000 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM, 5.988%, 8/10/2045(h) | | | 67,377 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | HCA Holdings, Inc., 6.250%, 2/15/2021 | | | 1,085,000 | |
| 20,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 4.750%, 5/01/2023 | | | 20,850 | |
| 225,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.050%, 12/01/2027 | | | 239,344 | |
| 820,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/2033 | | | 888,675 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.690%, 6/15/2025 | | | 1,685,865 | |
| 395,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 8.360%, 4/15/2024 | | | 458,627 | |
| 195,000 | | | HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.580%, 9/15/2025 | | | 219,863 | |
| 75,000 | | | HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.750%, 7/15/2036 | | | 81,281 | |
| 855,000 | | | Hecla Mining Co., 6.875%, 5/01/2021 | | | 858,206 | |
| 585,000 | | | Hercules, Inc., 6.500%, 6/30/2029 | | | 526,500 | |
| 490,000 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 6.350%, 10/15/2045, 144A | | | 505,652 | |
| 310,000 | | | Hexion, Inc., 7.875%, 2/15/2023(c)(f) | | | 111,600 | |
| 470,000 | | | Highwoods Realty LP, 5.850%, 3/15/2017 | | | 478,446 | |
| 485,000 | | | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.000%, 11/15/2025, 144A | | | 512,887 | |
| 955,000 | | | Hyundai Capital America, 2.750%, 9/27/2026, 144A | | | 942,671 | |
| 450,000 | | | International Lease Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/15/2021 | | | 471,375 | |
| 1,250,000 | | | International Lease Finance Corp., 6.250%, 5/15/2019 | | | 1,354,687 | |
| 745,000 | | | INVISTA Finance LLC, 4.250%, 10/15/2019, 144A | | | 741,335 | |
| 145,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 4.875%, 7/01/2018 | | | 145,725 | |
| 3,460,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 5.000%, 7/01/2019 | | | 3,450,935 | |
| 70,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 5.850%, 3/15/2017 | | | 70,836 | |
| 200,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 7.125%, 2/15/2018 | | | 208,500 | |
| 48,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/2036 | | | 41,280 | |
| 5,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 7.625%, 3/01/2097 | | | 4,125 | |
| 665,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 4/13/2018 | | | 694,269 | |
| 30,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 1/20/2023 | | | 31,962 | |
| 1,070,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 6.250%, 1/15/2036 | | | 1,115,236 | |
| 685,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 6.450%, 6/08/2027 | | | 775,488 | |
| 1,410,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 6.875%, 4/15/2021 | | | 1,645,019 | |
| 15,000 | | | K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 5.000%, 11/01/2021(f)(g) | | | 10,500 | |
| 110,000 | | | K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 7.000%, 1/15/2019, 144A | | | 74,525 | |
| 165,000 | | | K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2019, 144A | | | 99,825 | |
| 1,665,000 | | | KB Home, 8.000%, 3/15/2020 | | | 1,854,394 | |
| 2,805,000 | | | Kraton Polymers LLC/Kraton Polymers Capital Corp., 10.500%, 4/15/2023, 144A | | | 3,183,675 | |
| 190,000 | | | Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/01/2017 | | | 191,425 | |
| 140,000 | | | Level 3 Communications, Inc., 5.750%, 12/01/2022 | | | 146,300 | |
| 330,000 | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.125%, 5/01/2023 | | | 339,900 | |
| 760,000 | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 5/01/2025 | | | 792,300 | |
| 20,000 | | | Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 4.500%, 12/15/2034 | | | 18,781 | |
| 165,000 | | | Masco Corp., 6.500%, 8/15/2032 | | | 181,500 | |
| 865,000 | | | Masco Corp., 7.750%, 8/01/2029 | | | 1,033,675 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
$ | 410,000 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., 5.250%, 8/01/2023, 144A | | $ | 404,875 | |
| 965,000 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., 5.500%, 2/01/2025 | | | 945,700 | |
| 1,230,000 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/2026, 144A | | | 1,177,725 | |
| 1,430,000 | | | Midas Intermediate Holdco II LLC/Midas Intermediate Holdco II Finance, Inc., 7.875%, 10/01/2022, 144A | | | 1,455,025 | |
| 825,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 2.125%, 4/25/2018 | | | 831,934 | |
| 220,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 2.500%, 1/24/2019 | | | 224,171 | |
| 450,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 3.750%, 2/25/2023 | | | 477,941 | |
| 725,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 5.750%, 1/25/2021 | | | 826,453 | |
| 3,150,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.100%, 5/22/2023 | | | 3,330,372 | |
| 600,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, MTN, 6.250%, 8/09/2026 | | | 752,258 | |
| 100,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN, 1.129%, 10/18/2016(h) | | | 100,014 | |
| 25,000 | | | MPLX LP, 4.500%, 7/15/2023 | | | 25,486 | |
| 95,000 | | | MPLX LP, 4.875%, 6/01/2025 | | | 98,162 | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Navient Corp., 5.000%, 10/26/2020 | | | 2,958,750 | |
| 95,000 | | | Navient Corp., 5.875%, 10/25/2024 | | | 86,450 | |
| 175,000 | | | Navient LLC, 4.875%, 6/17/2019 | | | 174,344 | |
| 915,000 | | | Navient LLC, 5.500%, 1/25/2023 | | | 839,512 | |
| 1,600(††††) | | | Navient LLC, 6.000%, 12/15/2043 | | | 36,760 | |
| 40,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 4.625%, 9/25/2017 | | | 40,600 | |
| 60,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 5.500%, 1/15/2019 | | | 60,900 | |
| 1,130,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 7.250%, 1/25/2022 | | | 1,152,600 | |
| 10,000 | | | Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.000%, 6/15/2018 | | | 10,000 | |
| 2,560,000 | | | Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.625%, 8/01/2033(f)(g) | | | 2,035,200 | |
| 360,000 | | | Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 8.450%, 6/15/2018 | | | 387,000 | |
| 4,457,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.450%, 8/01/2029 | | | 4,367,860 | |
| 525,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.750%, 6/15/2026 | | | 523,031 | |
| 5,710,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.000%, 5/01/2031 | | | 5,631,487 | |
| 2,110,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.700%, 5/01/2030 | | | 2,141,650 | |
| 1,265,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.625%, 6/01/2028 | | | 1,163,800 | |
| 365,000 | | | Newell Brands, Inc., 4.000%, 12/01/2024 | | | 387,764 | |
| 65,000 | | | Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/01/2024 | | | 66,625 | |
| 20,000 | | | NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.768%, 12/15/2037, 144A | | | 21,700 | |
| 1,019,000 | | | Noble Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 5/01/2021 | | | 1,064,926 | |
| 135,000 | | | Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/2022 | | | 129,263 | |
| 220,000 | | | Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/2023 | | | 210,100 | |
| 2,275,000 | | | Oceaneering International, Inc., 4.650%, 11/15/2024 | | | 2,292,517 | |
| 420,000 | | | Old Republic International Corp., 4.875%, 10/01/2024 | | | 454,141 | |
| 5,085,000 | | | ONEOK Partners LP, 4.900%, 3/15/2025 | | | 5,470,072 | |
| 25,000 | | | ONEOK Partners LP, 6.200%, 9/15/2043 | | | 27,619 | |
| 55,000 | | | Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.250%, 2/15/2022 | | | 57,200 | |
| 140,000 | | | Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.875%, 3/15/2025 | | | 147,000 | |
| 535,000 | | | Owens Corning, 7.000%, 12/01/2036 | | | 675,374 | |
| 2,965,000 | | | Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/2025, 144A | | | 3,083,600 | |
| 540,000 | | | PulteGroup, Inc., 6.000%, 2/15/2035 | | | 545,400 | |
| 785,000 | | | PulteGroup, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/2033 | | | 817,709 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
$ | 220,000 | | | PulteGroup, Inc., 7.875%, 6/15/2032 | | $ | 254,100 | |
| 285,000 | | | QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023 | | | 280,725 | |
| 145,000 | | | QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/01/2022 | | | 143,913 | |
| 65,000 | | | QEP Resources, Inc., 6.875%, 3/01/2021 | | | 67,763 | |
| 255,000 | | | Quicken Loans, Inc., 5.750%, 5/01/2025, 144A | | | 253,088 | |
| 1,335,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.500%, 11/15/2018 | | | 1,411,762 | |
| 650,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2028 | | | 614,250 | |
| 400,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.625%, 8/03/2021 | | | 412,000 | |
| 60,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.750%, 2/15/2031 | | | 58,200 | |
| 476,000 | | | Qwest Corp., 6.875%, 9/15/2033 | | | 474,523 | |
| 115,000 | | | Qwest Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2025 | | | 125,848 | |
| 37,000 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.000%, 2/15/2022 | | | 38,388 | |
| 200,000 | | | Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 8.250%, 1/15/2021, 144A | | | 195,000 | |
| 230,000 | | | Range Resources Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/2025 | | | 220,800 | |
| 850,000 | | | Range Resources Corp., 5.000%, 8/15/2022, 144A | | | 845,750 | |
| 220,000 | | | Range Resources Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2023, 144A | | | 215,050 | |
| 1,075,000 | | | Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.000%, 10/01/2022 | | | 1,134,606 | |
| 230,000 | | | Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.500%, 4/15/2023 | | | 237,449 | |
| 665,000 | | | Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 2/01/2021 | | | 702,406 | |
| 20,000 | | | Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/01/2025 | | | 21,500 | |
| 970,000 | | | Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 2.650%, 4/17/2020(d) | | | 975,831 | |
| 25,000 | | | Sealed Air Corp., 4.875%, 12/01/2022, 144A | | | 26,250 | |
| 640,000 | | | Sealed Air Corp., 5.500%, 9/15/2025, 144A | | | 686,400 | |
| 420,000 | | | ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The), 7.450%, 8/15/2027 | | | 446,460 | |
| 760,000 | | | Shearer’s Foods LLC/Chip Finance Corp., 9.000%, 11/01/2019, 144A | | | 797,240 | |
| 425,000 | | | Spectrum Brands, Inc., 4.000%, 10/01/2026, 144A, (EUR) | | | 485,382 | |
| 2,675,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.250%, 12/15/2019 | | | 2,731,844 | |
| 330,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 7.750%, 10/01/2021 | | | 346,087 | |
| 130,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 8.250%, 10/01/2023 | | | 136,500 | |
| 2,349,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028 | | | 2,205,124 | |
| 2,240,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., 8.750%, 3/15/2032 | | | 2,284,800 | |
| 26,000 | | | Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.000%, 12/01/2016 | | | 26,130 | |
| 1,720,000 | | | Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.000%, 11/15/2022 | | | 1,595,300 | |
| 120,000 | | | Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/2024 | | | 117,000 | |
| 2,840,000 | | | Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/2023 | | | 2,857,750 | |
| 2,910,000 | | | SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.750%, 6/01/2021 | | | 2,720,850 | |
| 670,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/2019 | | | 679,380 | |
| 175,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.000%, 1/15/2018 | | | 181,125 | |
| 1,365,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.750%, 3/15/2024 | | | 1,460,550 | |
| 520,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.000%, 3/01/2019 | | | 508,300 | |
| 100,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.750%, 6/15/2023 | | | 93,000 | |
| 1,360,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2031 | | | 1,118,600 | |
| 820,000 | | | Textron, Inc., 5.950%, 9/21/2021 | | | 939,276 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
$ | 90,000 | | | Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.500%, 9/15/2042 | | $ | 85,883 | |
| 565,000 | | | Time Warner Cable LLC, 5.250%, 7/15/2042, (GBP)(d) | | | 859,621 | |
| 85,000 | | | Time Warner Cable LLC, 5.500%, 9/01/2041 | | | 90,730 | |
| 1,680,000 | | | Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC, 7.850%, 2/01/2026, 144A | | | 2,174,997 | |
| 171,000 | | | TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 7/15/2024 | | | 179,978 | |
| 185,000 | | | TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 5/15/2025 | | | 192,631 | |
| 6,665,000 | | | TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 4.875%, 7/01/2021 | | | 6,831,625 | |
| 90,000 | | | TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2019 | | | 92,588 | |
| 5,000 | | | TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2024 | | | 5,200 | |
| 870,000 | | | TRU Taj LLC/TRU Taj Finance, Inc., 12.000%, 8/15/2021, 144A | | | 876,525 | |
| 8,530,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, 10/31/2016 | | | 8,531,587 | |
| 8,520,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 11/30/2016 | | | 8,524,183 | |
| 370,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.625%, 8/31/2017(d)(i) | | | 369,899 | |
| 10,257 | | | UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, 10.400%, 5/01/2018 | | | 10,270 | |
| 630,000 | | | United Continental Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 6/01/2018 | | | 661,500 | |
| 2,940,000 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.500%, 7/15/2025 | | | 2,998,800 | |
| 2,635,000 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.750%, 11/15/2024 | | | 2,733,812 | |
| 295,000 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/2022 | | | 314,175 | |
| 1,940,000 | | | United States Steel Corp., 6.650%, 6/01/2037 | | | 1,552,000 | |
| 690,000 | | | United States Steel Corp., 7.375%, 4/01/2020 | | | 686,550 | |
| 770,000 | | | United States Steel Corp., 7.500%, 3/15/2022 | | | 758,450 | |
| 111,922 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1A, Class A, 5.900%, 4/01/2026 | | | 128,711 | |
| 59,592 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1B, Class B, 8.000%, 4/01/2021 | | | 65,998 | |
| 422,020 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-2A, Class A, 4.625%, 12/03/2026 | | | 460,001 | |
| 230,000 | | | USG Corp., 9.500%, 1/15/2018 | | | 249,780 | |
| 25,000 | | | Viacom, Inc., 4.375%, 3/15/2043 | | | 22,952 | |
| 180,000 | | | Viacom, Inc., 4.850%, 12/15/2034 | | | 183,522 | |
| 395,000 | | | Viacom, Inc., 5.250%, 4/01/2044 | | | 413,542 | |
| 145,000 | | | Viacom, Inc., 5.850%, 9/01/2043 | | | 163,538 | |
| 1,380,000 | | | Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/01/2023, 144A | | | 1,518,000 | |
| 60,000 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.950%, 10/01/2027 | | | 74,592 | |
| 315,000 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 3/15/2032 | | | 426,463 | |
| 1,060,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2019 | | | 1,025,550 | |
| 590,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.750%, 3/15/2021 | | | 551,650 | |
| 130,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 6.250%, 4/01/2023 | | | 118,625 | |
| 555,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 6.500%, 10/01/2018 | | | 546,675 | |
| 55,000 | | | Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 6/01/2022 | | | 52,800 | |
| 1,955,000 | | | Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 4/01/2023 | | | 1,867,025 | |
| 1,105,000 | | | Windstream Services LLC, 7.750%, 10/01/2021 | | | 1,102,237 | |
| 500,000 | | | WPX Energy, Inc., 5.250%, 1/15/2017 | | | 503,750 | |
| 125,000 | | | Xerox Corp., 6.750%, 2/01/2017 | | | 126,969 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 280,397,424 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $446,354,695) | | | 472,467,061 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
37 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Convertible Bonds — 1.0% | |
| | | | United States — 1.0% | | | | |
$ | 650,000 | | | Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., 1.375%, 1/01/2020 | | $ | 641,469 | |
| 10,000 | | | CalAmp Corp., 1.625%, 5/15/2020 | | | 9,250 | |
| 190,000 | | | CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 0.250%, 6/01/2019 | | | 175,988 | |
| 68,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.500%, 5/15/2037 | | | 67,575 | |
| 185,000 | | | Ciena Corp., 3.750%, 10/15/2018, 144A | | | 234,025 | |
| 2,290,000 | | | Dish Network Corp., 3.375%, 8/15/2026, 144A | | | 2,507,550 | |
| 530,000 | | | Hologic, Inc., (accretes to principal after 3/01/2018), 2.000%, 3/01/2042(j) | | | 722,125 | |
| 275,000 | | | Iconix Brand Group, Inc., 1.500%, 3/15/2018 | | | 237,188 | |
| 1,125,000 | | | Intel Corp., 3.250%, 8/01/2039 | | | 2,057,344 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | KB Home, 1.375%, 2/01/2019 | | | 972,500 | |
| 1,690,000 | | | Nuance Communications, Inc., 1.000%, 12/15/2035, 144A | | | 1,470,300 | |
| 2,200,000 | | | Old Republic International Corp., 3.750%, 3/15/2018 | | | 2,641,375 | |
| 1,450,000 | | | Priceline Group, Inc. (The), 0.900%, 9/15/2021 | | | 1,556,937 | |
| 1,580,000 | | | Rovi Corp., 0.500%, 3/01/2020 | | | 1,574,517 | |
| 40,000 | | | RPM International, Inc., 2.250%, 12/15/2020 | | | 47,925 | |
| 90,000 | | | Trinity Industries, Inc., 3.875%, 6/01/2036 | | | 107,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $12,795,697) | | | 15,023,618 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Municipals — 0.0% | |
| | | | United States — 0.0% | | | | |
| 155,000 | | | State of Illinois, 5.100%, 6/01/2033 | | | 149,420 | |
| 130,000 | | | Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1, 6.706%, 6/01/2046 | | | 111,654 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Municipals (Identified Cost $251,681) | | | 261,074 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $459,402,073) | | | 487,751,753 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Senior Loans — 0.3% | |
| | | | United States — 0.3% | | | | |
| 4,316 | | | Dex Media, Inc., Term Loan, 11.000%, 7/29/2021(h) | | | 4,111 | |
| 1,809,375 | | | Fairpoint Communications, Inc., Refi Term Loan, 7.500%, 2/14/2019(h) | | | 1,808,398 | |
| 1,065,000 | | | Flying Fortress, Inc., New Term Loan, 3.588%, 4/30/2020(h) | | | 1,070,858 | |
| 444,001 | | | PowerTeam Services LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.250%, 5/06/2020(h) | | | 442,336 | |
| 120,000 | | | PowerTeam Services LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.250%, 11/06/2020(h) | | | 119,400 | |
| 837,245 | | | Supervalu, Inc., Refi Term Loan B, 5.500%, 3/21/2019(h) | | | 838,099 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Senior Loans (Identified Cost $4,280,345) | | | 4,283,202 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| Preferred Stocks — 0.0% | |
| | | | United States — 0.0% | | | | |
| 2,585 | | | Alcoa, Inc., Series 1, 5.375% | | | 84,504 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 38
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 460 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.000%(b) | | $ | 19,723 | |
| 40 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(b) | | | 20,825 | |
| 736 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(b) | | | 389,160 | |
| 84 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., Series A, 5.750% 144A(b) | | | 43,732 | |
| 2,794 | | | El Paso Energy Capital Trust I, 4.750% | | | 139,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $703,097) | | | 697,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Warrants — 0.0% | |
| 2,475 | | | Halcon Resources Corp., Expiration on 9/9/2020 at $14.04(b)(c) (Identified Cost $0) | | | 3,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments — 2.1% | |
$ | 31,962,491 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $31,962,572 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $30,225,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $32,605,219 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $31,962,491) | | | 31,962,491 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 99.5% (Identified Cost $1,352,352,627)(a) | | | 1,531,214,106 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — 0.5% | | | 7,789,952 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 1,539,004,058 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (‡) | | | Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
| (††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 1,000. | |
| (†††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100. | |
| (††††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25. | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | | | | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $1,350,922,765 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 215,979,568 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (35,688,227 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 180,291,341 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Non-income producing security. | | | | |
| (c) | | | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $123,730 or less than 0.1% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (d) | | | Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| (e) | | | Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. | | | | |
| (f) | | | Illiquid security. (Unaudited) | |
| (g) | | | Securities classified as fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $3,086,233 or 0.2% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (h) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed. | |
| (i) | | | Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged as collateral for open derivative contracts. | |
| (j) | | | Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| 144A | | | All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $120,137,536 or 7.8% of net assets. | |
| ADR | | | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |
| EMTN | | | Euro Medium Term Note | | | | |
| GMTN | | | Global Medium Term Note | | | | |
| MTN | | | Medium Term Note | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| AUD | | | Australian Dollar | | | | |
| BRL | | | Brazilian Real | | | | |
| CAD | | | Canadian Dollar | | | | |
| CLP | | | Chilean Peso | | | | |
| COP | | | Colombian Peso | | | | |
| EUR | | | Euro | | | | |
| GBP | | | British Pound | | | | |
| IDR | | | Indonesian Rupiah | | | | |
| INR | | | Indian Rupee | | | | |
| KRW | | | South Korean Won | | | | |
| MXN | | | Mexican Peso | | | | |
| NOK | | | Norwegian Krone | | | | |
| NZD | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | | |
| PLN | | | Polish Zloty | | | | |
| RUB | | | New Russian Ruble | | | | |
| SEK | | | Swedish Krona | | | | |
| ZAR | | | South African Rand | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
At September 30, 2016, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract to Buy/Sell | | Delivery Date | | | Currency | | Units of Currency | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Sell1 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Australian Dollar | | | 3,428,000 | | | $ | 2,619,048 | | | $ | (61,876 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | British Pound | | | 2,370,000 | | | | 3,076,838 | | | | (56,930 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Canadian Dollar | | | 7,245,000 | | | | 5,525,473 | | | | 30,687 | |
Sell1 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Canadian Dollar | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 6,101,281 | | | | (9,524 | ) |
Buy2 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Euro | | | 850,000 | | | | 958,297 | | | | 1,176 | |
Buy2 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Euro | | | 36,370,000 | | | | 41,003,853 | | | | (5,217 | ) |
Sell2 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Euro | | | 620,000 | | | | 698,993 | | | | (239 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Indonesian Rupiah | �� | | 39,600,000,000 | | | | 2,998,788 | | | | (33,607 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 2,486,500,000 | | | | 24,605,424 | | | | 230,841 | |
Sell3 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Mexican Peso | | | 117,600,000 | | | | 6,012,969 | | | | 332,777 | |
Sell1 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | 8,162,000 | | | | 5,925,324 | | | | (4,446 | ) |
Sell3 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Norwegian Krone | | | 4,200,000 | | | | 525,467 | | | | (12,029 | ) |
Sell4 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Polish Zloty | | | 14,420,000 | | | | 3,765,440 | | | | 3,313 | |
Sell3 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | South African Rand | | | 13,500,000 | | | | 969,033 | | | | (49,726 | ) |
Sell3 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Swedish Krona | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 362,791 | | | | 4,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 369,607 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At September 30, 2016, the Fund had the following open forward cross currency contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Deliver/Units of Currency | | Receive/Units of Currency | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
12/21/2016 | | | Norwegian Krone | | | 14,180,000 | | | Euro | 1 | | | 1,526,810 | | | $ | (52,739 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Counterparty is Credit Suisse International
2 Counterparty is Morgan Stanley & Co.
3 Counterparty is UBS AG
4 Counterparty is Citibank N.A.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 9.2 | % |
Treasuries | | | 5.5 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 5.1 | |
Capital Markets | | | 5.0 | |
Insurance | | | 4.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 4.1 | |
Chemicals | | | 3.7 | |
Banking | | | 3.7 | |
Specialty Retail | | | 3.5 | |
Media | | | 3.0 | |
IT Services | | | 2.9 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | | | 2.8 | |
Banks | | | 2.5 | |
Beverages | | | 2.2 | |
Food Products | | | 2.2 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 37.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.1 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 99.5 | |
Other assets less liabilities (including forward foreign currency contracts) | | | 0.5 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Currency Exposure Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
United States Dollar | | | 73.3 | % |
Euro | | | 6.1 | |
Swiss Franc | | | 5.0 | |
British Pound | | | 3.2 | |
Hong Kong Dollar | | | 2.4 | |
Canadian Dollar | | | 2.0 | |
Indian Rupee | | | 2.0 | |
Other, less than 2% each | | | 5.5 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 99.5 | |
Other assets less liabilities (including forward foreign currency contracts) | | | 0.5 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 42
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Common Stocks — 98.3% of Net Assets | |
| | | | Air Freight & Logistics — 5.8% | | | | |
| 2,583,164 | | | Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | $ | 133,084,609 | |
| 1,104,940 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 120,836,239 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 253,920,848 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Beverages — 8.1% | | | | |
| 3,414,551 | | | Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 144,503,798 | |
| 1,266,142 | | | Monster Beverage Corp.(b) | | | 185,882,307 | |
| 443,291 | | | SABMiller PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 25,750,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 356,136,879 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Biotechnology — 4.3% | | | | |
| 598,438 | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | 99,825,443 | |
| 226,065 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | | | 90,882,651 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 190,708,094 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Markets — 4.8% | | | | |
| 519,543 | | | FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 84,217,920 | |
| 170,519 | | | Greenhill & Co., Inc. | | | 4,019,133 | |
| 2,678,293 | | | SEI Investments Co. | | | 122,156,944 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 210,393,997 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Communications Equipment — 5.1% | | | | |
| 7,017,264 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 222,587,614 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Finance — 1.3% | | | | |
| 876,631 | | | American Express Co. | | | 56,139,449 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy Equipment & Services — 2.5% | | | | |
| 1,384,165 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 108,850,736 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food Products — 3.7% | | | | |
| 11,048,803 | | | Danone, Sponsored ADR | | | 164,074,724 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.6% | | | | |
| 1,176,628 | | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(b) | | | 117,109,785 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Technology — 2.6% | | | | |
| 1,845,161 | | | Cerner Corp.(b) | | | 113,938,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.6% | | | | |
| 1,267,141 | | | Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 115,069,074 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household Products — 3.5% | | | | |
| 1,713,557 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 153,791,741 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 7.3% | | | | |
| 381,585 | | | Amazon.com, Inc.(b) | | | 319,504,936 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet Software & Services — 16.2% | | | | |
| 2,049,871 | | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b) | | | 216,855,853 | |
| 146,521 | | | Alphabet, Inc., Class C(b) | | | 113,889,308 | |
| 145,961 | | | Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 117,361,402 | |
| 2,051,562 | | | Facebook, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 263,153,858 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 711,260,421 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | IT Services — 5.7% | | | | |
| 434,095 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | $ | 38,287,179 | |
| 2,554,796 | | | Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 211,281,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 249,568,808 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Machinery — 1.8% | | | | |
| 918,625 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 78,404,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 6.7% | | | | |
| 1,025,390 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 63,994,590 | |
| 1,269,385 | | | Novartis AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 100,230,640 | |
| 3,137,955 | | | Novo Nordisk AS, Sponsored ADR | | | 130,507,548 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 294,732,778 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.9% | | | | |
| 292,992 | | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 18,883,334 | |
| 2,876,024 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 197,007,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 215,890,978 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software — 8.8% | | | | |
| 1,648,712 | | | Autodesk, Inc.(b) | | | 119,251,339 | |
| 1,745,555 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 100,543,968 | |
| 4,295,386 | | | Oracle Corp. | | | 168,722,762 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 388,518,069 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $3,772,884,348) | | | 4,320,602,267 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments — 2.7% | |
$ | 115,998,857 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $115,999,147 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $109,685,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $118,322,694 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $115,998,857) | | | 115,998,857 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 101.0% (Identified Cost $3,888,883,205)(a) | | | 4,436,601,124 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — (1.0)% | | | (42,088,297 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 4,394,512,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 44
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | | | | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $3,889,923,543 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 592,453,674 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (45,776,093 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 546,677,581 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Non-income producing security. | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| ADR | | | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 16.2 | % |
Software | | | 8.8 | |
Beverages | | | 8.1 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | | | 7.3 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 6.7 | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 5.8 | |
IT Services | | | 5.7 | |
Communications Equipment | | | 5.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 4.9 | |
Capital Markets | | | 4.8 | |
Biotechnology | | | 4.3 | |
Food Products | | | 3.7 | |
Household Products | | | 3.5 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 2.6 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 2.6 | |
Health Care Technology | | | 2.6 | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 2.5 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 3.1 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.7 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 101.0 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (1.0 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
45 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Value Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Common Stocks — 98.0% of Net Assets | |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense — 3.7% | | | | |
| 99,639 | | | Northrop Grumman Corp. | | $ | 21,317,764 | |
| 245,287 | | | United Technologies Corp. | | | 24,921,159 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 46,238,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles — 1.0% | | | | |
| 232,250 | | | Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 12,214,027 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 11.9% | | | | |
| 1,724,556 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 26,989,301 | |
| 451,096 | | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | 21,305,264 | |
| 628,059 | | | Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 12,850,087 | |
| 563,936 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 37,552,498 | |
| 245,423 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 22,110,158 | |
| 644,545 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 28,540,453 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 149,347,761 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Beverages — 1.5% | | | | |
| 176,784 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 19,228,796 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Biotechnology — 1.0% | | | | |
| 200,058 | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | 12,617,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Markets — 2.3% | | | | |
| 162,749 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 16,237,468 | |
| 175,413 | | | State Street Corp. | | | 12,214,007 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 28,451,475 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 1.4% | | | | |
| 262,897 | | | E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | | | 17,606,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Communications Equipment — 3.0% | | | | |
| 719,409 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 22,819,654 | |
| 169,171 | | | Harris Corp. | | | 15,497,755 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 38,317,409 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Materials — 1.5% | | | | |
| 163,165 | | | Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 18,556,755 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Finance — 2.7% | | | | |
| 183,919 | | | American Express Co. | | | 11,778,173 | |
| 390,527 | | | Discover Financial Services | | | 22,084,302 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 33,862,475 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Containers & Packaging — 1.5% | | | | |
| 401,203 | | | Sealed Air Corp. | | | 18,383,121 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.5% | | | | |
| 368,419 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 19,150,420 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electric Utilities — 2.9% | | | | |
| 161,807 | | | NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 19,792,232 | |
| 278,156 | | | PG&E Corp. | | | 17,014,803 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36,807,035 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 46
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Value Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Electrical Equipment — 1.4% | | | | |
| 267,043 | | | Eaton Corp. PLC | | $ | 17,547,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy Equipment & Services — 3.0% | | | | |
| 534,107 | | | Halliburton Co. | | | 23,970,722 | |
| 369,225 | | | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | | | 13,565,327 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37,536,049 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 1.6% | | | | |
| 232,311 | | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 20,673,356 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food Products — 1.5% | | | | |
| 438,614 | | | Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 19,255,155 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.9% | | | | |
| 278,905 | | | Medtronic PLC | | | 24,097,392 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Providers & Services — 3.5% | | | | |
| 77,430 | | | Aetna, Inc. | | | 8,939,294 | |
| 52,116 | | | Humana, Inc. | | | 9,218,799 | |
| 182,807 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 25,592,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 43,751,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household Durables — 1.3% | | | | |
| 305,998 | | | Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 16,113,855 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.7% | | | | |
| 714,946 | | | Calpine Corp.(b) | | | 9,036,917 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Conglomerates — 1.4% | | | | |
| 150,392 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 17,534,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance — 7.4% | | | | |
�� | 374,180 | | | American International Group, Inc. | | | 22,203,841 | |
| 525,760 | | | FNF Group | | | 19,405,802 | |
| 404,169 | | | MetLife, Inc. | | | 17,957,229 | |
| 162,771 | | | Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 18,645,418 | |
| 422,055 | | | Unum Group | | | 14,902,762 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 93,115,052 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 1.1% | | | | |
| 661,841 | | | Liberty Interactive Corp./QVC Group, Class A(b) | | | 13,243,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Machinery — 2.5% | | | | |
| 225,624 | | | Ingersoll-Rand PLC | | | 15,328,895 | |
| 248,709 | | | Pentair PLC | | | 15,977,066 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 31,305,961 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media — 2.7% | | | | |
| 358,638 | | | Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 23,792,045 | |
| 304,672 | | | Liberty Global PLC, Class A(b) | | | 10,413,689 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 34,205,734 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Multiline Retail — 0.8% | | | | |
| 142,051 | | | Dollar General Corp. | | | 9,942,149 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Value Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.7% | | | | |
| 202,990 | | | Chevron Corp. | | $ | 20,891,731 | |
| 428,109 | | | Hess Corp. | | | 22,955,205 | |
| 327,064 | | | Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 16,376,094 | |
| 217,853 | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | 11,546,209 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 71,769,239 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 8.2% | | | | |
| 81,615 | | | Allergan PLC(b) | | | 18,796,751 | |
| 194,425 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 15,604,550 | |
| 392,798 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 24,514,523 | |
| 789,880 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 26,753,236 | |
| 375,865 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 17,293,549 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 102,962,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate Management & Development — 0.8% | | | | |
| 349,891 | | | CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 9,789,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Diversified — 2.0% | | | | |
| 312,879 | | | Outfront Media, Inc. | | | 7,399,588 | |
| 558,166 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 17,827,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 25,227,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Road & Rail — 1.5% | | | | |
| 196,009 | | | Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 19,024,634 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.6% | | | | |
| 288,492 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 19,761,702 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software — 5.3% | | | | |
| 595,386 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 34,294,234 | |
| 419,910 | | | Oracle Corp. | | | 16,494,065 | |
| 628,332 | | | Symantec Corp. | | | 15,771,133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 66,559,432 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Specialty Retail — 0.9% | | | | |
| 77,814 | | | Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 11,603,624 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 1.6% | | | | |
| 180,644 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | 20,421,804 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.2% | | | | |
| 148,015 | | | Ralph Lauren Corp. | | | 14,970,237 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Tobacco — 1.5% | | | | |
| 197,879 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 19,237,796 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.0% | | | | |
| 439,217 | | | Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 12,803,176 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $976,836,520) | | | 1,232,271,409 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Value Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Short-Term Investments — 1.8% | |
$ | 22,406,170 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $22,406,226 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $21,190,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $22,858,713 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $22,406,170) | | $ | 22,406,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 99.8% (Identified Cost $999,242,690)(a) | | | 1,254,677,579 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — 0.2% | | | 2,353,347 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 1,257,030,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks Sold Short — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.0% | | | | |
| 6,015 | | | AdvanSix, Inc.(b)(c) (Proceeds $102,513) | | $ | (99,789 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | | | | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $1,002,751,992 (excludes proceeds received from short sales of $102,513) for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | |
| | | | Investment securities | | $ | 291,262,745 | |
| | | | Securities sold short | | | 2,724 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | | |
| | | | Investment securities | | | (39,337,158 | ) |
| | | | Securities sold short | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 251,928,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Non-income producing security. | | | | |
| (c) | | | When-issued security. When-issued refers to a transaction made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not been issued. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| ADR | | | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |
| REITs | | | Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Value Fund – (continued)
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Banks | | | 11.9 | % |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8.2 | |
Insurance | | | 7.4 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 5.7 | |
Software | | | 5.3 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 3.7 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 3.5 | |
Communications Equipment | | | 3.0 | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 3.0 | |
Electric Utilities | | | 2.9 | |
Media | | | 2.7 | |
Consumer Finance | | | 2.7 | |
Machinery | | | 2.5 | |
Capital Markets | | | 2.3 | |
REITs - Diversified | | | 2.0 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each* | | | 31.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.8 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 99.8 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
* | Net of securities sold short. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global Equity and Income Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Value Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at cost | | $ | 1,352,352,627 | | | $ | 3,888,883,205 | | | $ | 999,242,690 | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 178,861,479 | | | | 547,717,919 | | | | 255,434,889 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at value | | | 1,531,214,106 | | | | 4,436,601,124 | | | | 1,254,677,579 | |
Cash | | | 638,139 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Due from brokers (Note 2) | | | 6,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency at value (identified cost $3,699,350, $0 and $0, respectively) | | | 3,685,013 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 8,000,577 | | | | 18,428,187 | | | | 642,592 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 3,516,295 | | | | — | | | | 2,209,649 | |
Collateral received for open forward foreign currency contracts (Note 4) | | | 360,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 7,036,063 | | | | 2,771,334 | | | | 953,043 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 603,201 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tax reclaims receivable | | | 580,602 | | | | 683,770 | | | | — | |
Receivable for securities sold short (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 102,513 | |
Prepaid expenses (Note 8) | | | 6,195 | | | | 11,771 | | | | 6,015 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 1,555,646,191 | | | | 4,458,496,186 | | | | 1,258,591,391 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $102,513) (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 99,789 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 12,614,006 | | | | 58,828,504 | | | | — | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 2,009,472 | | | | 2,882,533 | | | | 454,090 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 286,333 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign taxes payable (Note 2) | | | 22,570 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Due to brokers (Note 2) | | | 360,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Management fees payable (Note 6) | | | 982,791 | | | | 1,756,842 | | | | 522,286 | |
Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 6) | | | 142,232 | | | | 174,036 | | | | 337,962 | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 6) | | | 55,490 | | | | 154,543 | | | | 45,540 | |
Payable to distributor (Note 6d) | | | 14,671 | | | | 47,712 | | | | 10,227 | |
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 154,568 | | | | 139,189 | | | | 90,571 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 16,642,133 | | | | 63,983,359 | | | | 1,560,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,539,004,058 | | | $ | 4,394,512,827 | | | $ | 1,257,030,926 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,352,973,279 | | | $ | 3,786,305,647 | | | $ | 965,717,955 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 10,444,127 | | | | 17,971,361 | | | | 19,352,403 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (3,545,488 | ) | | | 42,517,900 | | | | 16,522,955 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, short sales and foreign currency translations | | | 179,132,140 | | | | 547,717,919 | | | | 255,437,613 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,539,004,058 | | | $ | 4,394,512,827 | | | $ | 1,257,030,926 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global Equity and Income Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Value Fund | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 280,262,778 | | | $ | 729,989,074 | | | $ | 191,909,446 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 14,619,381 | | | | 61,020,198 | | | | 9,257,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 19.17 | | | $ | 11.96 | | | $ | 20.73 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share (100/94.25 of net asset value) (Note 1) | | $ | 20.34 | | | $ | 12.69 | | | $ | 21.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 423,349,930 | | | $ | 109,798,099 | | | $ | 11,474,269 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 22,415,130 | | | | 9,931,314 | | | | 561,591 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 18.89 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 20.43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,765,103 | | | $ | 499,533,298 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | — | | | | 4,772,330 | | | | 24,019,970 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 12.73 | | | $ | 20.80 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 835,391,350 | | | $ | 3,493,960,551 | | | $ | 553,259,447 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 43,304,754 | | | | 274,393,637 | | | | 26,586,342 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 19.29 | | | $ | 12.73 | | | $ | 20.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Admin Class shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 854,466 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | — | | | | — | | | | 41,942 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global Equity and Income Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Value Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 12,925,585 | | | $ | 41,165,704 | | | $ | 37,676,942 | |
Interest | | | 23,696,821 | | | | 29,400 | | | | 21,438 | |
Less net foreign taxes withheld | | | (785,746 | ) | | | (1,078,326 | ) | | | (291,695 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 35,836,660 | | | | 40,116,778 | | | | 37,406,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees (Note 6) | | | 10,746,920 | | | | 13,482,702 | | | | 7,041,043 | |
Service and distribution fees (Note 6) | | | 4,868,443 | | | | 1,778,520 | | | | 797,832 | |
Administrative fees (Note 6) | | | 631,931 | | | | 1,191,159 | | | | 620,523 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 6) | | | 54,665 | | | | 85,010 | | | | 63,804 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 6) | | | 1,216,450 | | | | 2,518,289 | | | | 986,349 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 71,080 | | | | 41,737 | | | | 41,100 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 240,721 | | | | 102,273 | | | | 35,531 | |
Legal fees | | | 23,524 | | | | 40,157 | | | | 23,341 | |
Registration fees | | | 104,983 | | | | 268,216 | | | | 102,969 | |
Shareholder reporting expenses | | | 88,269 | | | | 129,612 | | | | 71,342 | |
Miscellaneous expenses (Note 8) | | | 62,844 | | | | 57,117 | | | | 47,266 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 18,109,830 | | | | 19,694,792 | | | | 9,831,100 | |
Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 6) | | | — | | | | (205 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 18,109,830 | | | | 19,694,587 | | | | 9,831,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 17,726,830 | | | | 20,422,191 | | | | 27,575,585 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, SHORT SALES AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (12,554,286 | ) | | | 61,467,333 | | | | 20,497,235 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 1,418,158 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 125,468,401 | | | | 460,433,284 | | | | 85,540,666 | |
Short sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,724 | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 188,409 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, short sales and foreign currency transactions | | | 114,520,682 | | | | 521,900,617 | | | | 106,040,625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 132,247,512 | | | $ | 542,322,808 | | | $ | 133,616,210 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global Equity and Income Fund | | | Growth Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 17,726,830 | | | $ | 11,891,262 | | | $ | 20,422,191 | | | $ | 7,486,907 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (11,136,128 | ) | | | 67,722,170 | | | | 61,467,333 | | | | 102,347,346 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | 125,656,810 | | | | (94,044,352 | ) | | | 460,433,284 | | | | (62,314,445 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 132,247,512 | | | | (14,430,920 | ) | | | 542,322,808 | | | | 47,519,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,081,218 | ) | | | (2,404,233 | ) | | | (638,700 | ) | | | (382,515 | ) |
Class C | | | (533,445 | ) | | | (1,155,191 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | (27,613 | ) | | | (7 | ) |
Class Y | | | (7,355,165 | ) | | | (8,199,038 | ) | | | (7,860,674 | ) | | | (5,959,493 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (11,445,258 | ) | | | (11,493,040 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | (18,956,422 | ) | | | (18,511,977 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (31,143,894 | ) | | | (30,839,565 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (71,515,402 | ) | | | (72,603,044 | ) | | | (8,526,987 | ) | | | (6,342,015 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 12) | | | 233,875,615 | | | | 84,205,723 | | | | 2,522,919,151 | | | | 198,516,181 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 294,607,725 | | | | (2,828,241 | ) | | | 3,056,714,972 | | | | 239,693,974 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of the year | | | 1,244,396,333 | | | | 1,247,224,574 | | | | 1,337,797,855 | | | | 1,098,103,881 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of the year | | $ | 1,539,004,058 | | | $ | 1,244,396,333 | | | $ | 4,394,512,827 | | | $ | 1,337,797,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | 10,444,127 | | | $ | 7,742,946 | | | $ | 17,971,361 | | | $ | 6,076,156 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Value Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 27,575,585 | | | $ | 25,736,925 | |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 20,497,235 | | | | 324,209,929 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, securities sold short and foreign currency translations | | | 85,543,390 | | | | (400,601,216 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 133,616,210 | | | | (50,654,362 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,396,913 | ) | | | (10,401,685 | ) |
Class C | | | (62,920 | ) | | | (187,911 | ) |
Class N | | | (9,650,934 | ) | | | (13,964,469 | ) |
Class Y | | | (10,292,470 | ) | | | (21,235,238 | ) |
Admin Class | | | (1,221,354 | ) | | | (5,320 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (25,901,132 | ) | | | (52,482,381 | ) |
Class B(a) | | | (7,739 | ) | | | (35,446 | ) |
Class C | | | (3,063,203 | ) | | | (1,642,866 | ) |
Class N | | | (118,136,122 | ) | | | (59,475,488 | ) |
Class Y | | | (138,382,558 | ) | | | (98,286,185 | ) |
Admin Class | | | (18,149,180 | ) | | | (27,631 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (326,264,525 | ) | | | (257,744,620 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 12) | | | (11,555,512 | ) | | | (524,658,028 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (204,203,827 | ) | | | (833,057,010 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of the year | | | 1,461,234,753 | | | | 2,294,291,763 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of the year | | $ | 1,257,030,926 | | | $ | 1,461,234,753 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | 19,352,403 | | | $ | 16,118,141 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Global Equity and Income Fund—Class A | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 18.45 | | | $ | 19.77 | | | $ | 18.57 | | | $ | 17.07 | | | $ | 14.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.32 | (b) | | | 0.35 | (c) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.47 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 2.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.71 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 3.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 19.17 | | | $ | 18.45 | | | $ | 19.77 | | | $ | 18.57 | | | $ | 17.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(d) | | | 9.64 | % | | | (0.91 | )% | | | 9.62 | % | | | 10.54 | %(b) | | | 21.75 | %(c) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 280,263 | | | $ | 246,371 | | | $ | 237,167 | | | $ | 251,211 | | | $ | 216,209 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.21 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.21 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.46 | % | | | 1.82 | %(b) | | | 2.16 | %(c) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 43 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 49 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 29 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.27, total return would have been 10.25% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.51%. |
(c) | Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.31, total return would have been 21.46% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.93%. |
(d) | A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Global Equity and Income Fund—Class C | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 18.19 | | | $ | 19.51 | | | $ | 18.36 | | | $ | 16.90 | | | $ | 14.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.19 | (b) | | | 0.22 | (c) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.46 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 2.70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.56 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 2.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 18.89 | | | $ | 18.19 | | | $ | 19.51 | | | $ | 18.36 | | | $ | 16.90 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(d) | | | 8.88 | % | | | (1.66 | )% | | | 8.72 | % | | | 9.77 | %(b) | | | 20.83 | %(c) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 423,350 | | | $ | 393,416 | | | $ | 377,001 | | | $ | 340,561 | | | $ | 251,366 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.96 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.96 | % |
Net investment income | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 1.07 | %(b) | | | 1.40 | %(c) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 43 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 49 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 29 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.13, total return would have been 9.41% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.76%. |
(c) | Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.19, total return would have been 20.55% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.18%. |
(d) | A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Global Equity and Income Fund—Class Y | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 18.55 | | | $ | 19.89 | | | $ | 18.68 | | | $ | 17.15 | | | $ | 14.31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.37 | (b) | | | 0.40 | (c) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.49 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 2.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.78 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 3.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 19.29 | | | $ | 18.55 | | | $ | 19.89 | | | $ | 18.68 | | | $ | 17.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 9.97 | % | | | (0.72 | )% | | | 9.87 | % | | | 10.90 | %(b) | | | 21.96 | %(c) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 835,391 | | | $ | 604,609 | | | $ | 633,057 | | | $ | 570,694 | | | $ | 460,103 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 2.07 | %(b) | | | 2.44 | %(c) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 43 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 49 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 29 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.31, total return would have been 10.60% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.76%. |
(c) | Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.36, total return would have been 21.75% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 2.20%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Growth Fund—Class A | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 9.90 | | | $ | 9.45 | | | $ | 8.07 | | | $ | 6.50 | | | $ | 5.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.05 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.11 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 1.27 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.96 | | | $ | 9.90 | | | $ | 9.45 | | | $ | 8.07 | | | $ | 6.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 21.32 | % | | | 5.30 | % | | | 17.23 | % | | | 25.23 | % | | | 24.22 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 729,989 | | | $ | 122,203 | | | $ | 63,682 | | | $ | 50,248 | | | $ | 33,663 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
Net investment income | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.61 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 27 | %(c) | | | 14 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 16 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover would have been 6% if excluding the transfer in-kind amounts that occurred during the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Growth Fund—Class C | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 9.18 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 7.55 | | | $ | 6.09 | | | $ | 4.94 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(a) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.90 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.16 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.88 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 9.18 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | $ | 7.55 | | | $ | 6.09 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 20.48 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 16.42 | % | | | 24.21 | % | | | 23.28 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 109,798 | | | $ | 41,421 | | | $ | 29,837 | | | $ | 20,798 | | | $ | 10,489 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.82 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.82 | % |
Net investment loss | | | (0.16 | )% | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (0.20 | )% | | | (0.20 | )% | | | (0.13 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 27 | %(c) | | | 14 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 16 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover would have been 6% if excluding the transfer in-kind amounts that occurred during the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Growth Fund—Class N | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2013* | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 10.01 | | | $ | 8.56 | | | $ | 7.58 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.18 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 0.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.28 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 0.98 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 12.73 | | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 10.01 | | | $ | 8.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 21.75 | % | | | 5.65 | % | | | 17.21 | % | | | 12.93 | %(c) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 60,765 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | |
Net expenses(d) | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | %(e) |
Gross expenses | | | 0.58 | % | | | 9.82 | % | | | 3.45 | % | | | 3.50 | %(e) |
Net investment income | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.60 | %(e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 27 | %(f) | | | 14 | % | | | 6 | % |
* | From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013. |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(c) | Periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(d) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(e) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover would have been 6% if excluding the transfer in-kind amounts that occurred during the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Growth Fund—Class Y | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | $ | 8.57 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | $ | 5.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.06 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.16 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.26 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.36 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 12.73 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | $ | 8.57 | | | $ | 6.90 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 21.55 | % | | | 5.59 | % | | | 17.51 | % | | | 25.49 | % | | | 24.57 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 3,493,961 | | | $ | 1,174,150 | | | $ | 1,004,157 | | | $ | 541,245 | | | $ | 102,688 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.82 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.82 | % |
Net investment income | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.87 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 27 | %(b) | | | 14 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 16 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Portfolio turnover would have been 6% if excluding the transfer in-kind amounts that occurred during the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Value Fund—Class A | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 23.98 | | | $ | 28.47 | | | $ | 25.59 | | | $ | 20.86 | | | $ | 16.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.45 | (b) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.27 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.80 | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | 4.00 | | | | 4.70 | | | | 4.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.14 | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | 4.45 | | | | 5.01 | | | | 5.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (5.11 | ) | | | (2.67 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (5.39 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 20.73 | | | $ | 23.98 | | | $ | 28.47 | | | $ | 25.59 | | | $ | 20.86 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(c) | | | 9.65 | % | | | (5.59 | )% | | | 17.97 | %(b) | | | 24.35 | % | | | 31.71 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 191,909 | | | $ | 124,662 | | | $ | 580,092 | | | $ | 171,327 | | | $ | 129,572 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.98 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.98 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.63 | %(b) | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.45 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 25 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.29, total return would have been 17.02% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.05%. |
(c) | A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Value Fund—Class C | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 23.69 | | | $ | 28.14 | | | $ | 25.33 | | | $ | 20.65 | | | $ | 15.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.31 | (b) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.76 | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 3.89 | | | | 4.68 | | | | 4.74 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.96 | | | | (1.47 | ) | | | 4.20 | | | | 4.81 | | | | 4.87 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (5.11 | ) | | | (2.67 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (5.22 | ) | | | (2.98 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 20.43 | | | $ | 23.69 | | | $ | 28.14 | | | $ | 25.33 | | | $ | 20.65 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(c) | | | 8.85 | % | | | (6.30 | )% | | | 17.07 | %(b) | | | 23.41 | % | | | 30.78 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 11,474 | | | $ | 15,071 | | | $ | 16,958 | | | $ | 15,158 | | | $ | 9,104 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.73 | % |
Net investment income | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 1.15 | %(b) | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.70 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 25 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.08, total return would have been 16.11% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.28%. |
(c) | A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Value Fund—Class N | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2013* | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 24.09 | | | $ | 28.58 | | | $ | 25.65 | | | $ | 22.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.63 | (b) | | | 0.25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.80 | | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 3.94 | | | | 2.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.24 | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | 4.57 | | | | 3.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (5.11 | ) | | | (2.67 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (5.53 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 20.80 | | | $ | 24.09 | | | $ | 28.58 | | | $ | 25.65 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 10.08 | % | | | (5.23 | )% | | | 18.43 | %(b) | | | 13.55 | %(c) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 499,533 | | | $ | 554,946 | | | $ | 392,811 | | | $ | 260,643 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | %(d) |
Gross expenses | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | %(d) |
Net investment income | | | 2.11 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 2.28 | %(b) | | | 1.50 | %(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 24 | % |
* | From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013. |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.39, total return would have been 17.48% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.43%. |
(c) | Periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(d) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Value Fund—Class Y | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 24.10 | | | $ | 28.58 | | | $ | 25.65 | | | $ | 20.91 | | | $ | 16.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.60 | (b) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.79 | | | | (1.60 | ) | | | 3.94 | | | | 4.72 | | | | 4.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.20 | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | 4.54 | | | | 5.08 | | | | 5.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (5.11 | ) | | | (2.67 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (5.49 | ) | | | (3.25 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 20.81 | | | $ | 24.10 | | | $ | 28.58 | | | $ | 25.65 | | | $ | 20.91 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 9.92 | % | | | (5.37 | )% | | | 18.27 | %(b) | | | 24.65 | % | | | 32.05 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 553,259 | | | $ | 681,109 | | | $ | 1,303,492 | | | $ | 1,513,807 | | | $ | 1,240,093 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.73 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.73 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 2.19 | %(b) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.68 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 25 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.35, total return would have been 17.32% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.28%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Value Fund —Admin Class | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 23.81 | | | $ | 28.34 | | | $ | 25.51 | | | $ | 20.79 | | | $ | 16.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.30 | (b) | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.69 | | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 4.07 | | | | 4.71 | | | | 4.77 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 2.01 | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | 4.37 | | | | 4.95 | | | | 4.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (5.11 | ) | | | (2.67 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (5.45 | ) | | | (3.18 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 20.37 | | | $ | 23.81 | | | $ | 28.34 | | | $ | 25.51 | | | $ | 20.79 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 9.11 | % | | | (5.83 | )% | | | 17.68 | %(b) | | | 24.08 | % | | | 31.43 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 854 | | | $ | 85,387 | | | $ | 268 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 2 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.24 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.24 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.07 | %(b) | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.17 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 25 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.27, total return would have been 16.73% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.96%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2016
1. Organization. Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:
Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund (the “Global Equity and Income Fund”)
Loomis Sayles Growth Fund (the “Growth Fund”)
Loomis Sayles Value Fund (the “Value Fund”)
Each Fund is a diversified investment company.
Each Fund offers Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. In addition, Growth Fund and Value Fund offer Class N shares and Value Fund offers Admin Class shares. As of the close of business on January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares and are no longer offered.
Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other class of shares, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class N and Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class N shares are offered with no initial minimum investment to certain retirement plans held in an omnibus fashion and fund of funds that are distributed by NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”) and with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000 to other categories of investors. Class Y shares are generally intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ prospectus. Admin Class shares do not pay a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, but do pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Class N and Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.
Most expenses can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (such as the Rule 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A, Class C and Admin Class ), and transfer agent fees are borne collectively for Growth Fund and Value Fund Class A, Class B, Class C and Admin Class (for Value Fund) and individually for Class N. In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan.
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Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.
2. Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to year-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.
a. Valuation. Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:
Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Senior loans are valued at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities and
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senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service.
Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Funds may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine a Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by a Fund.
Illiquid securities for which market quotations are readily available and have been evaluated by the adviser are considered and classified as fair valued securities.
As of September 30, 2016, securities held by Global Equity and Income Fund were fair valued as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities1 | | Percentage of Net Assets | | Securities classified as fair valued | | Percentage of Net Assets | | Securities fair valued by the Fund’s adviser | | Percentage of Net Assets |
$289,507,281 | | 18.8% | | $3,086,233 | | 0.2% | | $123,730 | | Less than 0.1% |
1 | Certain foreign equity securities were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of those securities. |
b. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an
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accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium, if applicable. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.
c. Short Sales. A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own, usually in anticipation of a decline in the fair market value of the security. To sell a security short, a Fund typically borrows that security from a prime broker and delivers it to the short sale counterparty. Short sale proceeds are held by the prime broker until the short position is closed out and would be reflected as due from broker in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When closing out a short position, a Fund will have to purchase the security it originally sold short. The value of short sales is reflected as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and is marked-to-market daily.
During the period ended September 30, 2016, Value Fund was due to receive shares of AdvanSix, Inc. as part of a corporate action. The Fund sold its shares on a when-issued basis prior to receiving them. This transaction is presented in the Portfolio of Investments as a short sale. Since the Fund did not borrow the security and did not utilize a prime broker, proceeds from the sale are reflected as receivable for securities sold short in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
d. Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses and the net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses are disclosed in the Statements of Operations. For federal income tax purposes, net realized foreign exchange gains or losses are characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Fund has net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Fund.
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The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statements of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. For federal income tax purposes, a portion of the net realized gain or loss on investments arising from changes in exchange rates, which is reflected in the Statements of Operations, may be characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Funds have net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Funds.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the amount of income available to be distributed has been reduced by $5,333,285 for Global Equity and Income Fund.
The Funds may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.
e. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Funds’ investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Funds’ or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.
f. Due to/from Brokers. Transactions and positions in certain forward foreign currency contracts are maintained and cleared by registered U.S. broker/dealers pursuant to customer agreements between a Fund and the various broker/dealers. The due to brokers balance in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for Global Equity and Income Fund represents cash received as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts. The due from brokers balance in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for Global Equity and Income Fund represents cash pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts. In certain circumstances the Fund’s use of cash held at brokers is restricted by regulation or broker mandated limits.
g. When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions. The Funds may enter into when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. When-issued refers to transactions made
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conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not been issued. Delayed delivery refers to transactions for which delivery or payment will occur at a later date, beyond the normal settlement period. The price of when-issued and delayed delivery securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The security and the obligation to pay for it are recorded by the Funds at the time the commitment is entered into. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations during the time before the Funds take delivery of the security. No interest accrues to the Funds until the transaction settles.
Delayed delivery transactions include those designated as To Be Announced (“TBAs”) in the Portfolios of Investments. For TBAs, the actual security that will be delivered to fulfill the transaction is not designated at the time of the trade. The security is “to be announced” 48 hours prior to the established trade settlement date. Certain transactions require the Funds or counterparty to post cash and/or securities as collateral for the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party. The Funds cover their net obligations under outstanding delayed delivery commitments by segregating or earmarking cash or securities at the custodian.
Purchases of when-issued or delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Funds’ NAV as if the Funds’ had created a degree of leverage in the portfolio. Risks may arise upon entering into such transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet their obligations under the transactions. Additionally, losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities.
h. Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. The Trust treats each Fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of September 30, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.
A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts
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eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.
i. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as defaulted and/or non-income producing securities, foreign currency gains and losses, paydown gains and losses, contingent payment debt instruments, capital gain and return of capital distributions received, convertible bonds, distribution re-designations and premium amortization. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts reported on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, forward foreign currency contract mark-to-market, wash sales, premium amortization, contingent payment debt instruments, capital gains taxes, trust preferred securities, convertible bonds and return of capital distributions received. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Funds’ fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.
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The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2016 Distributions Paid From: | | | 2015 Distributions Paid From: | |
Fund | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 13,560,829 | | | $ | 57,954,573 | | | $ | 71,515,402 | | | $ | 29,430,584 | | | $ | 43,172,460 | | | $ | 72,603,044 | |
Growth Fund | | | 8,526,987 | | | | — | | | | 8,526,987 | | | | 6,342,015 | | | | — | | | | 6,342,015 | |
Value Fund | | | 22,731,511 | | | | 303,533,014 | | | | 326,264,525 | | | | 56,748,378 | | | | 200,996,242 | | | | 257,744,620 | |
Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.
As of September 30, 2016, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global Equity and Income Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Value Fund | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 11,468,934 | | | $ | 30,843,548 | | | $ | 19,690,365 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | — | | | | 30,860,087 | | | | 20,032,257 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total undistributed earnings | | | 11,468,934 | | | | 61,703,635 | | | | 39,722,622 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital loss carryforward: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No expiration date | | | (5,511,225 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 180,215,983 | | | | 546,677,581 | | | | 251,928,311 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total accumulated earnings | | $ | 186,173,692 | | | $ | 608,381,216 | | | $ | 291,650,933 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital loss carryforward utilized in the current year | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,909,834 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of September 30, 2016, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global Equity and Income Fund | | | Growth Fund | | | Value Fund | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | $ | 187,650,866 | | | $ | 546,677,581 | | | $ | 251,928,311 | |
Foreign currency translations | | | (7,434,883 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | 180,215,983 | | | $ | 546,677,581 | | | $ | 251,928,311 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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j. Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which each Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, each Fund, as applicable, had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.
k. Securities Lending. The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, none of the Funds had loaned securities under this agreement.
l. Indemnifications. Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
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3. Fair Value Measurements. In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| • | | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and |
| • | | Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund’s pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used if an independent pricing service either is unable to price a security or does not provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Fund does not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management and the Board of Trustees. If the adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair valued securities may be categorized in Level 3.
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The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of September 30, 2016, at value:
Global Equity and Income Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Belgium | | $ | — | | | $ | 33,532,248 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 33,532,248 | |
France | | | — | | | | 27,296,723 | | | | — | | | | 27,296,723 | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 36,327,053 | | | | — | | | | 36,327,053 | |
India | | | 15,561,172 | | | | 13,768,551 | | | | — | | | | 29,329,723 | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 14,973,444 | | | | — | | | | 14,973,444 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 16,289,630 | | | | — | | | | 16,289,630 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 25,429,895 | | | | — | | | | 25,429,895 | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 76,355,001 | | | | — | | | | 76,355,001 | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 45,534,736 | | | | — | | | | 45,534,736 | |
United States | | | 637,781,264 | | | | — | | | | 1,332 | (b) | | | 637,782,596 | |
All Other Common Stocks(a) | | | 63,664,191 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 63,664,191 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 717,006,627 | | | | 289,507,281 | | | | 1,332 | | | | 1,006,515,240 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 36,760 | | | | 280,242,042 | | | | 118,622 | (b) | | | 280,397,424 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 192,069,637 | | | | — | | | | 192,069,637 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Bonds | | | 36,760 | | | | 472,311,679 | | | | 118,622 | | | | 472,467,061 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 15,023,618 | | | | — | | | | 15,023,618 | |
Municipals(a) | | | — | | | | 261,074 | | | | — | | | | 261,074 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Bonds and Notes | | | 36,760 | | | | 487,596,371 | | | | 118,622 | | | | 487,751,753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior Loans(a) | | | — | | | | 4,283,202 | | | | — | | | | 4,283,202 | |
Preferred Stocks(a) | | | 224,204 | | | | 473,440 | | | | — | | | | 697,644 | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,776 | (b) | | | 3,776 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 31,962,491 | | | | — | | | | 31,962,491 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 717,267,591 | | | | 813,822,785 | | | | 123,730 | | | | 1,531,214,106 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | — | | | | 603,201 | | | | — | | | | 603,201 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 717,267,591 | | | $ | 814,425,986 | | | $ | 123,730 | | | $ | 1,531,817,307 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Global Equity and Income Fund (continued)
Liability Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation) | | $ | — | | | $ | (286,333 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (286,333 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
(b) | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. |
Growth Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks(a) | | $ | 4,320,602,267 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,320,602,267 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 115,998,857 | | | | — | | | | 115,998,857 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 4,320,602,267 | | | $ | 115,998,857 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,436,601,124 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
For the year ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Value Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks(a) | | $ | 1,232,271,409 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,232,271,409 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 22,406,170 | | | | — | | | | 22,406,170 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,232,271,409 | | | $ | 22,406,170 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,254,677,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks Sold Short(a) | | $ | (99,789 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (99,789 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
For the year ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.
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The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2015 and/or September 30, 2016:
Global Equity and Income Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Balance as of September 30, 2015 | | | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Purchases | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,934 | ) | | $ | 3,266 | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 171,786 | | | | 4,292 | | | | — | | | | (57,099 | ) | | | — | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,776 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 171,786 | | | $ | 4,292 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (55,257 | ) | | $ | 3,266 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Sales | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | Balance as of September 30, 2016 | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held at September 30, 2016 | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,332 | | | $ | (1,934 | ) |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | — | | | | 164,300 | | | | (164,657 | ) | | | 118,622 | | | | (57,099 | ) |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,776 | | | | 3,776 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 164,300 | | | $ | (164,657 | ) | | $ | 123,730 | | | $ | (55,257 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A debt security valued at $164,300 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, this security was valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the security.
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A debt security valued at $164,657 was transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the security. At September 30, 2016, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.
All transfers are recognized at the beginning of the reporting period.
4. Derivatives. Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivative instruments that Global Equity and Income Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts.
Global Equity and Income Fund is subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Fund’s holdings of foreign securities. The Fund may also use forward foreign currency contracts to gain exposure to foreign currencies, regardless of whether securities denominated in such currencies are held in the Fund. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Fund engaged in forward foreign currency transactions for hedging purposes and to gain exposure to foreign currencies.
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Global Equity and Income Fund as of September 30, 2016, as reflected within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities
| | | | |
Assets | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | |
Over-the-counter asset derivatives | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 603,201 | |
| |
Liabilities | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | |
Over-the-counter liability derivatives | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | (286,333 | ) |
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Transactions in derivative instruments for Global Equity and Income Fund during the year ended September 30, 2016 as reflected within the Statements of Operations were as follows:
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | Foreign currency transactions1 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 1,393,445 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | Foreign currency translations1 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 98,070 | |
1 | Represents realized gain and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statements of Operations. |
As the Fund values its derivatives at fair value and recognizes changes in fair value through the Statement of Operations, it does not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these disclosures.
The volume of forward foreign currency contract activity, as a percentage of net assets, for Global Equity and Income Fund, based on gross month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, including long and short positions at absolute value, was as follows for the year ended September 30, 2016:
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Global Equity and Income Fund | | Forwards | |
Average Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 6.60 | % |
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 7.27 | % |
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 5.77 | % |
Notional Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2016 | | | 7.06 | % |
Notional amounts outstanding at the end of the prior period are included in the average notional amount outstanding.
Unrealized gain and/or loss on open forwards is recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The aggregate notional values of forward contracts are not recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and therefore are not included in the Fund’s net assets.
Global Equity and Income Fund enters into over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Fund and its counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by the Fund or the counterparty to the extent of
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the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Master netting provisions allow the Fund and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Fund or the counterparty. The Fund’s ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the NAV of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and liabilities, and any related collateral received or pledged, on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
As of September 30, 2016, gross amounts of over-the-counter derivative assets and liabilities not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the related net amounts after taking into account master netting arrangements, by counterparty, are as follows:
Global Equity and Income Fund
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Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Assets | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Asset Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Citibank N.A. | | $ | 3,313 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,313 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,313 | |
Credit Suisse International | | | 261,528 | | | | (219,122 | ) | | | 42,406 | | | | — | | | | 42,406 | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. | | | 1,176 | | | | (1,176 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 337,184 | | | | (61,755 | ) | | | 275,429 | | | | (275,429 | ) | | | — | |
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| | $ | 603,201 | | | $ | (282,053 | ) | | $ | 321,148 | | | $ | (275,429 | ) | | $ | 45,719 | |
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Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Liabilities | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Liability Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Credit Suisse International | | $ | (219,122 | ) | | $ | 219,122 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. | | | (5,456 | ) | | | 1,176 | | | | (4,280 | ) | | | 4,280 | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | (61,755 | ) | | | 61,755 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | (286,333 | ) | | $ | 282,053 | | | $ | (4,280 | ) | | $ | 4,280 | | | $ | — | |
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The actual collateral received or pledged, if any, may exceed the amounts shown in the table due to overcollateralization. Timing differences may exist between when contracts under the ISDA agreements are marked-to-market and when collateral moves. The ISDA agreements include tri-party control agreements under which collateral is held for the benefit of the secured party at a third party custodian, State Street Bank.
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Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by the Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. 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 of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. Based on balances reflected on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the applicable Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the applicable Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of September 30, 2016:
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Fund | | Maximum Amount of Loss - Gross | | | Maximum Amount of Loss - Net | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 655,188 | | | $ | 93,426 | |
These amounts include cash received as collateral for Global Equity and Income Fund of $360,000.
5. Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the year ended September 30, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government/Agency securities and including paydowns) were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 724,555,203 | | | $ | 479,360,444 | |
Growth Fund | | | 2,767,080,632 | | | | 287,562,690 | |
Value Fund | | | 200,588,365 | | | | 507,588,420 | |
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For the year ended September 30, 2016, purchases and sales of U.S. Government/Agency securities by the Global Equity and Income Fund were $84,698,200 and $115,881,283, respectively.
6. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
a. Management Fees. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Separate management agreements for each Fund in effect for the year ended September 30, 2016, provided for fees at the following annual percentage rates of each Fund’s average daily net assets:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | First $2 billion | | | Over $2 billion | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.73 | % |
Growth Fund | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % |
Value Fund | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % |
Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2017, may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Funds’ Board of Trustees and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings. Waivers/reimbursements that exceed management fees payable are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivable from investment adviser.
For the year ended September 30, 2016 (period ending close of business January 11, 2016, for Class B) the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:
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| | Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Class N | | | Class Y | | | Admin Class | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | | 1.25 | % | | | — | | | | 2.00 | % | | | — | | | | 1.00 | % | | | — | |
Growth Fund | | | 1.25 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | — | |
Value Fund | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
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Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the management fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Management Fees | | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 10,746,920 | | | | 0.75 | % |
Growth Fund | | | 13,482,702 | | | | 0.50 | % |
Value Fund | | | 7,041,043 | | | | 0.50 | % |
No expenses were recovered for any of the Funds during the year ended September 30, 2016 under the terms of the expense limitation agreements.
Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.
b. Service and Distribution Fees. NGAM Distribution, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trust.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”), a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”), and Value Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).
Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under the Class B (if applicable) and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares, as
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compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Also under the Class B (if applicable) and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares.
Under the Admin Class Plan, Value Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
In addition, the Admin Class shares of Value Fund may pay NGAM Distribution an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Admin Class | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Admin Class | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 674,991 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,048,362 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,145,090 | | | $ | — | |
Growth Fund | | | 1,023,599 | | | | 8 | | | | 188,723 | | | | — | | | | 22 | | | | 566,168 | | | | — | |
Value Fund | | | 354,954 | | | | 30 | | | | 32,389 | | | | 156,602 | | | | 90 | | | | 97,165 | | | | 156,602 | |
c. Administrative Fees. NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of $90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.
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For the year ended September 30, 2016, the administrative fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Administrative Fees | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 631,931 | |
Growth Fund | | | 1,191,159 | |
Value Fund | | | 620,523 | |
d. Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 1,145,652 | |
Growth Fund | | | 2,344,001 | |
Value Fund | | | 892,030 | |
As of September 30, 2016, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor):
| | | | |
Fund | | Reimbursements of Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 14,671 | |
Growth Fund | | | 47,712 | |
Value Fund | | | 10,227 | |
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Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y, and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.
e. Commissions. Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the year ended September 30, 2016, were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Commissions | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 129,417 | |
Growth Fund | | | 161,960 | |
Value Fund | | | 52,639 | |
f. Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Trust does not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.
Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.
A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based
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on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
g. Affiliated Ownership. As of September 30, 2016, Loomis Sayles Funded Pension Plan and Trust (“Pension Plan”) and Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (“Retirement Plan”) held shares of the Funds representing the following percentages of the Fund’s net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Pension Plan | | | Retirement Plan | | | Total Affiliated Ownership | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 2.06 | % |
Growth Fund | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.16 | % |
Value Fund | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 3.00 | % |
Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds.
h. Reimbursement of Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses. NGAM Advisors has given a binding contractual undertaking to the Growth Fund to reimburse any and all transfer agency expenses for the Fund’s Class N shares. This undertaking is in effect through January 31, 2017 and is not subject to recovery under the expense limitation agreement described above.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, NGAM Advisors reimbursed the Fund $205 for transfer agency expenses related to Class N shares.
i. Payment by Affiliates. For the year ended September 30, 2016, Loomis Sayles reimbursed Global Equity and Income Fund $49,212 in connection with a trading error.
7. Class-Specific Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses. For the year ended September 30, 2016, the Funds incurred the following class-specific transfer agent fees and expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees, where applicable):
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| | Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Class N | | | Class Y | | | Admin Class | |
Growth Fund | | $ | 392,003 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 70,321 | | | $ | 205 | | | $ | 2,055,757 | | | $ | — | |
Value Fund | | | 168,818 | | | | 12 | | | | 15,270 | | | | 1,301 | | | | 727,407 | | | | 73,541 | |
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Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes. Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class N are allocated to Class N.
The Global Equity and Income Fund allocates transfer agent fees and expenses on a pro rata basis based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.
8. Line of Credit. Effective April 14, 2016, the Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time) subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds at a rate equal to the greater of the eurodollar or the federal funds rate plus 1.00%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable on the last business day of each month, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement, which are being amortized over a period of 364 days and are reflected as miscellaneous expenses on the Statements of Operations. The unamortized balance is reflected as prepaid expenses on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Prior to April 14, 2016 each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participated in a $150,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank. Any one Fund was able to borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest was charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, was accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, none of the Funds had borrowings under these agreements.
9. Brokerage Commission Recapture. Each Fund has entered into agreements with certain brokers whereby the brokers will rebate a portion of brokerage commissions. All amounts rebated by the brokers are returned to the Funds under such agreements
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and are included in realized gains on investments on the Statements of Operations. For the year ended September 30, 2016, amounts rebated under these agreements were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Rebates | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | $ | 33,951 | |
Growth Fund | | | 98,367 | |
Value Fund | | | 66,530 | |
10. Concentration of Risk. Each Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.
11. Concentration of Ownership. From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Funds. As of September 30, 2016, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Funds had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Number of 5% Account Holders | | | Percentage of Ownership | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
Growth Fund | | | 3 | | | | 22.40 | % |
Value Fund | | | 2 | | | | 34.88 | % |
Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM Advisors understands that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts or investment models where a shareholder account may be invested for a non-discretionary customer are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Funds do not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying the omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.
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12. Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Global Equity and Income Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 6,518,060 | | | $ | 118,574,424 | | | | 4,329,411 | | | $ | 83,633,755 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 577,893 | | | | 10,419,401 | | | | 543,357 | | | | 10,198,816 | |
Redeemed | | | (5,833,275 | ) | | | (106,983,972 | ) | | | (3,512,804 | ) | | | (67,808,443 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 1,262,678 | | | $ | 22,009,853 | | | | 1,359,964 | | | $ | 26,024,128 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 5,118,112 | | | $ | 92,412,220 | | | | 5,429,765 | | | $ | 103,964,870 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 632,650 | | | | 11,305,458 | | | | 555,784 | | | | 10,348,688 | |
Redeemed | | | (4,961,383 | ) | | | (89,655,498 | ) | | | (3,679,631 | ) | | | (70,272,069 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 789,379 | | | $ | 14,062,180 | | | | 2,305,918 | | | $ | 44,041,489 | |
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Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 20,904,782 | | | $ | 383,282,778 | | | | 11,734,160 | | | $ | 227,617,351 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,658,138 | | | | 30,028,870 | | | | 1,570,256 | | | | 29,583,620 | |
Redeemed | | | (11,843,072 | ) | | | (215,508,066 | ) | | | (12,553,471 | ) | | | (243,060,865 | ) |
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Net change | | | 10,719,848 | | | $ | 197,803,582 | | | | 750,945 | | | $ | 14,140,106 | |
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Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 12,771,905 | | | $ | 233,875,615 | | | | 4,416,827 | | | $ | 84,205,723 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2016
12. Capital Shares (continued).
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| | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Growth Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 56,665,269 | | | $ | 606,177,061 | | | | 7,627,613 | | | $ | 76,862,467 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 45,231 | | | | 484,871 | | | | 32,331 | | | | 321,374 | |
Redeemed | | | (8,031,026 | ) | | | (87,510,712 | ) | | | (2,055,747 | ) | | | (20,446,591 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 48,679,474 | | | $ | 519,151,220 | | | | 5,604,197 | | | $ | 56,737,250 | |
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Class B(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | 342 | | | $ | 3,298 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,435 | ) | | | (23,311 | ) | | | (46,536 | ) | | | (434,022 | ) |
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Net change | | | (2,435 | ) | | $ | (23,311 | ) | | | (46,194 | ) | | $ | (430,724 | ) |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 7,094,313 | | | $ | 72,448,712 | | | | 1,853,819 | | | $ | 17,439,832 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,673,262 | ) | | | (16,737,009 | ) | | | (738,782 | ) | | | (6,915,130 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 5,421,051 | | | $ | 55,711,703 | | | | 1,115,037 | | | $ | 10,524,702 | |
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Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 4,862,039 | | | $ | 58,891,254 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,429 | | | | 27,613 | | | | 1 | | | | 7 | |
Redeemed | | | (92,271 | ) | | | (1,120,395 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 4,772,197 | | | $ | 57,798,472 | | | | 1 | | | $ | 7 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 211,348,667 | | | $ | 2,459,280,818 | | | | 52,581,221 | | | $ | 564,535,215 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 485,301 | | | | 5,527,574 | | | | 466,174 | | | | 4,918,135 | |
Redeemed | | | (48,951,026 | ) | | | (574,527,325 | ) | | | (18,517,808 | ) | | | (199,164,033 | ) |
Redeemed in-kind (Note 13) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (23,009,100 | ) | | | (238,604,371 | ) |
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Net change | | | 162,882,942 | | | $ | 1,890,281,067 | | | | 11,520,487 | | | $ | 131,684,946 | |
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Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 221,753,229 | | | $ | 2,522,919,151 | | | | 18,193,528 | | | $ | 198,516,181 | |
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(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2016
12. Capital Shares (continued).
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| | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Value Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 5,405,331 | | | $ | 108,937,619 | | | | 1,738,963 | | | $ | 46,569,244 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,230,998 | | | | 24,706,134 | | | | 2,328,240 | | | | 61,605,209 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,577,346 | ) | | | (52,841,200 | ) | | | (19,246,045 | ) | | | (514,711,447 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 4,058,983 | | | $ | 80,802,553 | | | | (15,178,842 | ) | | $ | (406,536,994 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | 107 | | | $ | 2,889 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 370 | | | | 7,734 | | | | 1,136 | | | | 30,982 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,824 | ) | | | (60,701 | ) | | | (22,159 | ) | | | (612,219 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (2,454 | ) | | $ | (52,967 | ) | | | (20,916 | ) | | $ | (578,348 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 122,952 | | | $ | 2,535,303 | | | | 168,212 | | | $ | 4,489,770 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 113,598 | | | | 2,260,606 | | | | 46,757 | | | | 1,229,708 | |
Redeemed | | | (311,075 | ) | | | (6,355,498 | ) | | | (181,426 | ) | | | (4,774,431 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (74,525 | ) | | $ | (1,559,589 | ) | | | 33,543 | | | $ | 945,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 6,545,776 | | | $ | 134,293,918 | | | | 12,753,984 | | | $ | 350,880,527 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 6,367,068 | | | | 127,787,057 | | | | 2,770,273 | | | | 73,439,957 | |
Redeemed | | | (11,927,955 | ) | | | (242,790,215 | ) | | | (6,232,756 | ) | | | (161,942,813 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 984,889 | | | $ | 19,290,760 | | | | 9,291,501 | | | $ | 262,377,671 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 6,678,218 | | | $ | 137,583,491 | | | | 7,557,970 | | | $ | 201,571,556 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 6,872,653 | | | | 138,277,784 | | | | 4,074,597 | | | | 108,180,554 | |
Redeemed | | | (15,223,159 | ) | | | (315,369,325 | ) | | | (28,985,641 | ) | | | (786,537,213 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (1,672,288 | ) | | $ | (39,508,050 | ) | | | (17,353,074 | ) | | $ | (476,785,103 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Admin Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 303,761 | | | $ | 6,542,562 | | | | 3,750,246 | | | $ | 100,404,741 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 972,040 | | | | 19,256,108 | | | | 8 | | | | 209 | |
Redeemed | | | (4,819,733 | ) | | | (96,326,889 | ) | | | (173,819 | ) | | | (4,485,251 | ) |
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Net change | | | (3,543,932 | ) | | $ | (70,528,219 | ) | | | 3,576,435 | | | $ | 95,919,699 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (249,327 | ) | | $ | (11,555,512 | ) | | | (19,651,353 | ) | | $ | (524,658,028 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2016
13. Redemption In-Kind. In certain circumstances, a Fund may distribute portfolio securities rather than cash as payment for redemption of Fund shares (redemption in-kind). For financial reporting purposes, the Fund will recognize a gain on in-kind redemptions to the extent the value of the distributed securities on the date of redemption exceeds the cost of those securities; the Fund will recognize a loss if the cost exceeds value. Gains and losses realized on redemptions in-kind are not recognized for tax purposes, and are re-classified from realized gain (loss) to paid-in-capital.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II and Shareholders of Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund, Loomis Sayles Growth Fund and Loomis Sayles Value Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios 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 the Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund, Loomis Sayles Growth Fund, and Loomis Sayles Value Fund, each a series of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II (collectively, the “Funds”) at September 30, 2016, and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their 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 Funds’ 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 September 30, 2016 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
November 21, 2016
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2016 U.S. Tax Distribution Information to Shareholders (Unaudited)
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, a percentage of dividends distributed by the Funds listed below qualify for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders. These percentages are as follows:
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Fund | | Qualifying Percentage | |
Global Equity and Income | | | 24.30 | % |
Growth | | | 97.49 | % |
Value | | | 100.00 | % |
Capital Gains Distributions. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Section 852(b), the following Funds paid distributions, which have been designated as capital gains distributions for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, unless subsequently determined to be different.
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Fund | | Amount | |
Global Equity and Income | | $ | 57,954,573 | |
Value | | | 303,533,014 | |
Qualified Dividend Income. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, the Funds below will designate up to the maximum amount allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code as qualified dividend income eligible for reduced tax rates. These lower rates range from 0% to 20% depending on an individual’s tax bracket. If the Funds pay a distribution during calendar year 2016, complete information will be reported in conjunction with Form 1099-DIV.
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Fund |
Global Equity and Income |
Growth |
Value |
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Trustee and Officer Information
The tables below provide certain information regarding the trustees and officers of Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”). Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all persons below is 399 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. The Funds’ Statement(s) of Additional Information include additional information about the trustees of the Trust and are available by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478.
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES | | | | | | |
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Kenneth A. Drucker (1945) | | Trustee since 2008 Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Governance Committee Member | | Retired | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at investment companies); executive experience (including as treasurer of an aerospace, automotive, and metal manufacturing corporation) |
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Edmond J. English (1953) | | Trustee since 2013 Audit Committee Member | | Chief Executive Officer of Bob’s Discount Furniture (retail) | | 44 Director, Burlington Stores, Inc. (retail); Formerly, Director, BJ’s Wholesale Club (retail) | | Experience on the Board and significant experience on the boards of other business organizations (including retail companies and a bank); executive experience (including at a retail company) |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Richard A. Goglia (1951) | | Trustee since 2015 Audit Committee Member | | Retired; formerly Vice President and Treasurer of Raytheon Company (defense) | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board and executive experience (including his role as vice president and treasurer of a defense company and experience at a financial services company) |
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Wendell J. Knox (1948) | | Trustee since 2009 Contract Review Committee Member and Governance Committee Member | | Director of Abt Associates Inc. (research and consulting) | | 44 Director, Eastern Bank (bank); Director, The Hanover Insurance Group (property and casualty insurance) | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at a bank and at a property and casualty insurance firm); executive experience (including roles as president and chief executive officer of a research and consulting company) |
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Martin T. Meehan (1956) | | Trustee since 2012 Contract Review Committee Member | | President, University of Massachusetts; formerly, Chancellor and faculty member, University of Massachusetts Lowell | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations; experience as President of the University of Massachusetts; government experience (including as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives); academic experience |
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Sandra O. Moose (1942) | | Chairperson of the Board of Trustees since November 2005 Trustee since 2003 Ex Officio member of the Audit Committee, the Contract Review Committee and the Governance Committee | | President, Strategic Advisory Services (management consulting) | | 44 Formerly, Director, AES Corporation (international power company); formerly, Director, Verizon Communications (telecommunications company) | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at a telecommunications company, an international power company and a specialty chemicals corporation); executive experience (including at a management consulting company) |
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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James P. Palermo (1955) | | Trustee since 2016 Contract Review Committee Member | | Founding Partner, Breton Capital Management, LLC (private equity); formerly, Chief Executive Officer of Global Client Management of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board; financial services industry and executive experience (including roles as chief executive officer of client management and asset servicing for a banking and financial services company) |
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Erik R. Sirri (1958) | | Trustee since 2009 Audit Committee Member | | Professor of Finance at Babson College | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; experience as Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission; academic experience; training as an economist |
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Peter J. Smail (1952) | | Trustee since 2009 Chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and Governance Committee Member | | Retired | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; mutual fund industry and executive experience (including roles as president and chief executive officer for an investment adviser) |
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Cynthia L. Walker (1956) | | Trustee since 2005 Chairperson of the Governance Committee and Contract Review Committee Member | | Deputy Dean for Finance and Administration, Yale University School of Medicine | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; executive experience in a variety of academic organizations (including roles as dean for finance and administration) |
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Kevin P. Charleston3 (1965) One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 | | Trustee since 2015 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director; formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board; continuing service as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
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David L. Giunta4 (1965) | | Trustee since 2011 President since 2008 and Chief Executive Officer since 2015 | | President and Chief Executive Officer, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; continuing experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of NGAM Advisors, L.P. |
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John T. Hailer5 (1960) | | Trustee since 2003 | | President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; continuing experience as President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. |
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Trustee and Officer Information
1 | Each trustee serves until retirement, resignation or removal from the Board. The current retirement age is 75. The position of Chairperson of the Board is appointed for a three-year term. Ms. Moose was appointed to serve an additional three-year term as the Chairperson of the Board on December 13, 2013. |
2 | The trustees of the Trusts serve as trustees of a fund complex that includes all series of the Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV and Gateway Trust (collectively, the “Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (collectively, the “Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”) and Natixis ETF Trust (collectively, the “Fund Complex”). |
3 | Mr. Charleston is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
4 | Mr. Giunta is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer of NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
5 | Mr. Hailer is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years2 |
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST | | | | |
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Daniel J. Fuss (1933) One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 | | Executive Vice President | | Since June 2003 | | Vice Chairman and Director, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
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Russell L. Kane (1969) | | Secretary, Clerk and Chief Legal Officer | | Since July 2016 | | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P.; formerly, Chief Compliance Officer for Mutual Funds, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years2 |
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST continued | | | | |
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Michael C. Kardok (1959) | | Treasurer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | | Since October 2004 | | Senior Vice President, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
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Rosa Licea-Mailloux (1976) | | Chief Compliance Officer, Assistant Secretary and Anti-Money Laundering Officer | | Since July 2016 | | Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P.; formerly, Associate General Counsel, NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
1 | Each officer of the Trust serves for an indefinite term in accordance with the Trust’s current by-laws until the date his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until he or she sooner dies, retires, is removed or becomes disqualified. |
2 | Each person listed above, except as noted, holds the same position(s) with the Fund Complex. Mr. Fuss is not an officer of the Natixis Funds Trusts. Previous positions during the past five years with NGAM Distribution, L.P., NGAM Advisors, L.P. or Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. are omitted, if not materially different from a trustee’s or officer’s current position with such entity. |
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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
Annual Report
September 30, 2016
LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
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Managers | | Symbols | | |
Mark F. Burns, CFA® | | Institutional Class | | LSSIX |
John J. Slavik, CFA® | | Retail Class | | LCGRX |
| | Class N | | LSSNX |
Investment Objective
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital growth from investments in common stocks or other equity securities.
Market Conditions
Overall, U.S. equity markets were generally strong for the 12-month period, benefiting from the robust performance off the market bottom in February 2016 and following the two-day Brexit vote-inspired selloff in June. Within the small-cap segment of the market, the smallest companies and the lowest-quality companies (as measured by return on equity) were the strongest performers in the February market rebound. The third quarter of 2016 was a particularly challenging market environment for the fund, as the highest beta (high risk/high reward potential) names significantly outperformed the lowest beta names. Among small-cap stocks, value stocks significantly outperformed growth stocks.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Institutional Class shares of Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund returned 6.92%. The fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, which returned 12.12%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
Stock selection in the information technology, industrials and healthcare sectors primarily accounted for the fund’s underperformance. Given the fund’s strategy, the market environment during the third quarter of 2016 created a significant headwind.
In terms of individual holdings, the top contributor to fund performance was financials company MarketAxess Holdings. The company continued to steadily gain market share in electronic bond trading, and its earnings grew. In addition, the company remains significantly underpenetrated in the fixed-income market, its biggest market opportunity. In 2016, MarketAxess launched electronic trading for municipal bonds, a market no other firm has been able to penetrate electronically. Following two years of increased investments, MarketAxess is now leveraging those efforts and generating robust incremental margins.
Wix.com, a website development company for small and medium businesses, also was a top-performing holding. The company demonstrated consistently strong revenue growth by converting free users to paid subscribers and retaining their business. The mid-year release of its Artificial Design Intelligence (ADI) platform generated a lot of excitement as an even easier and more intuitive way to create a website, and it’s positioned to aid
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conversion in the future. Another top contributor was technology company Intersil, which announced it was being acquired by Rensas, a Japanese semiconductor company.
A position in Demandware, a software service provider that powers e-commerce for large brands and retailers, was a main detractor. The company was a multi-year holding for the fund, but in late 2015 it experienced slowing revenue due to lower same-store sales growth among existing customers. A sharp selloff in software-as-a-service companies in February 2016 triggered our stop loss, and we sold the position.
In addition, a position in Advisory Board Company, a research and software tools company serving the healthcare and education markets, was a primary detractor. A deceleration of growth in the healthcare segment and a delay in the integration of an education acquisition caused the stock to decline, triggering our stop-loss, and we sold the position.
A position in Restoration Hardware Holdings, a rapidly growing home furnishings retail chain, also weighed on fund performance. The company reported disappointing fourth-quarter 2015 earnings due to elevated promotions and supply chain issues. Furthermore, the company changed its pricing strategy, which created uncertainty about future demand trends. The stock price downturn triggered our stop-loss, and we exited the position.
Outlook
As we look forward, we continue to be focused on the underlying business trends of our existing holdings and potential new additions to ensure revenue and earnings growth trends can remain intact, if not improve.
Slow growth continues to be the name of the game for the U.S. economy. U.S. stocks, particularly small-caps, have had quite a strong run since the market bottom in February, and they may need to take a pause in the near term. Volatility remains subdued; however, macro events that lie ahead, including the U.S. election and the Federal Reserve’s actions, may lead to increasing levels of volatility. Earnings growth may continue to be elusive, with potential for positive trends not all that far off. While the outlook may not be terribly clear, we will not attempt to alter our process.
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Hypothetical Growth of $100,000 Investment in Institutional Class Shares
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 20162
![LOGO](https://capedge.com/proxy/N-CSRA/0001193125-16-787524/g405659g36i14.jpg)
Top Ten Holdings as of September 30, 2016
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| | Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
1 | | Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1.63% | |
2 | | Guidewire Software, Inc. | | | 1.56% | |
3 | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 1.53% | |
4 | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. | | | 1.47% | |
5 | | Euronet Worldwide, Inc. | | | 1.44% | |
6 | | MKS Instruments, Inc. | | | 1.42% | |
7 | | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 1.40% | |
8 | | WageWorks, Inc. | | | 1.39% | |
9 | | Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 1.34% | |
10 | | Cynosure, Inc., Class A | | | 1.32% | |
The portfolio is actively managed and holdings are subject to change. There is no guarantee the Fund continues to invest in the securities referenced. The holdings listed exclude any temporary cash investments.
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20162
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| | 1 year | | | 5 years | | | 10 years | | | Life of Class N | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Institutional Class (Inception 12/31/96) | | | 6.92 | % | | | 14.33 | % | | | 9.38 | % | | | — | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % |
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Retail Class (Inception 12/31/96) | | | 6.61 | | | | 13.99 | | | | 9.09 | | | | — | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.19 | |
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Class N (Inception 2/1/13) | | | 7.05 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10.88 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 2000® Growth Index1 | | | 12.12 | | | | 16.15 | | | | 8.29 | | | | 11.53 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit loomissayles.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | | Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with higher price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values. |
2 | | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
3 | | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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Managers | | Symbols | | |
Joseph R. Gatz, CFA® | | Institutional Class | | LSSCX |
Jeffrey Schwartz, CFA® | | Retail Class | | LSCRX |
| | Admin Class | | LSVAX |
| | Class N | | LSCNX |
Investment Objective
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital growth from investments in common stocks or other equity securities.
Market Conditions
Stocks generally experienced a sharp downturn from early December through mid-February due to weaker global economic trends, a sharp downturn in oil prices and fears of a premature rate hike from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). Markets recovered steadily off their mid-February lows as global economic fears abated, the Fed delayed further interest rate increases and commodity prices rebounded. Overall, there were significant changes in market leadership during the 12-month period. Growth stock and price momentum leadership in late 2015 gave way to outperformance from higher dividend-yielding utilities and REITs in early 2016. In the final three months of the period, investors showed greater risk tolerance, and small-cap stocks advanced well ahead of large-caps. Technology, healthcare and commodity-sensitive materials stocks outperformed during the final three months, while utilities and REITs lagged. Overall, small-cap stocks generally outperformed large-cap stocks for the entire 12-month period, and small-cap value stocks outperformed small-cap growth stocks.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Institutional Class shares of Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund returned 16.75%. The fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index, which returned 18.81%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
Portfolio strategy was consistent with our long-standing approach, employing our broad resources and rigorous research to identify individual companies and securities we believe are inefficiently priced. The fund’s relative performance was strong during the first half of the 12-month period, largely due to stock selection in the consumer discretionary, real estate investment trust (REIT), healthcare and consumer staples sectors. As markets accelerated higher during the second half of the period, fund returns were strong but lagged the index. Stock selection metrics deteriorated as markets strengthened and investors favored higher risk positions. Selection was weakest in market-leading sectors such as technology and materials, and among REITs.
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The fund’s industrials and information technology sectors made the largest positive absolute contributions to performance for the 12-month period. The industrials sector outperformed the benchmark, and our overweight allocation and security selection within the sector led to outperformance relative to the benchmark’s industrial holdings. Information technology was among the strongest-performing sectors in the benchmark for the year, contributing to our favorable absolute return.
The top individual stock contributor was John Bean Technologies, a leading provider of food processing equipment and airport-related equipment. The company reported strong earnings and raised guidance throughout the year, as global demand for food processing equipment remained strong, profit margins steadily improved, and strategic acquisitions expanded the company’s addressable market.
U.S. Silica Holdings also was a main contributor. Our initial investment in the company, which is a leading provider of silica used in energy, industrial and specialty markets, was well timed, near the bottom point of the energy sector selloff in early 2016. We believe the company is well positioned for further recovery in the oilfield services industry. We also believe two recent acquisitions further strengthen the company’s market position and reach.
Littelfuse, a manufacturer of components and circuit protection devices for use in the automotive, electronics and general industrial markets, was a leading contributor. The company reported improving revenue, margin expansion and solid earnings growth throughout the period. The company announced two larger product line acquisitions, which we believe should contribute positively to future results.
All portfolio sectors generated a positive return during the period, but the contributions from materials and utilities were small, and had smaller weightings within the portfolio.
Although technology sector performance was strong in the benchmark, our technology holdings lagged the sector, contributing to the fund’s relative underperformance. In particular, VeriFone Systems and Zebra Technologies generated disappointing performance, offsetting a strong contribution from Advanced Energy Industries.
The materials sector was the strongest-performing sector in the benchmark, rebounding substantially off the February market bottom. Many of the most commodity-sensitive, highly levered materials companies led the rebound, and our stock selection in the sector lagged.
Sector allocation detracted from relative performance. While modest overweights in the outperforming technology and industrials sectors aided fund performance, underweights in utilities and REITs, both of which outperformed the benchmark, detracted from fund performance. Given the highly regulated nature of utilities and the tax-advantaged mandate for REITs to return nearly all free cash flow to shareholders via dividends, we typically find fewer opportunities within these sectors that meet our specific strategy and investment criteria. An overweight allocation in the consumer discretionary sector also detracted from fund performance.
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In terms of individual holdings, Libbey Inc. and Metaldyne Performance Group were the primary detractors for the period. Libbey, a manufacturer of glass tableware for the restaurant and retail industries, generates about 40% of revenues outside the U.S. and was hurt by the translation effect of a stronger U.S. dollar relative to other local currencies where its products are sold. The company also experienced increased competition in certain markets during the third quarter of 2015. The company lowered financial guidance as a result of these two factors. During the second quarter of 2016, we eliminated the holding on a thesis break; Libbey’s new CEO, hired in January, announced his intention to redefine Libbey as a consumer products company rather than an industrial manufacturer.
Metaldyne Performance Group is an automotive supplier focused on casting and forging complex metal parts primarily used for power-train and safety-critical components of the vehicle. We reduced our position in the stock near its all-time high during the quarter ending December 31, 2015. In January, we were surprised when management issued a cautious outlook for 2016 despite broader strength in the automotive markets, and we eliminated the position.
Outlook
With major U.S. equity indices at or very close to record highs, the bull market remains intact. However, it is now the second-longest bull market since the 1930s. Bull markets do not die of old age; typically, they struggle when intervening macroeconomic events such as rising inflation cause central banks to tighten monetary policy for an extended period. Currently, we believe the Fed may raise interest rates by 25 basis points by year-end, but all signs point to a very slow, deliberate tightening cycle. These measured expectations have helped prolong the business cycle and hence the rally in stock prices. If we are right that equity earnings are poised to move back to a growth mode later this year and in 2017, we think balanced equity performance across the market cap spectrum and across growth and value styles could result.
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Hypothetical Growth of $100,000 Investment in Institutional Class Shares
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 20163
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See notes to chart on page 9.
Top Ten Holdings as of September 30, 2016
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| | Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
1 | | Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 1.54% | |
2 | | Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | | | 1.35% | |
3 | | Cathay General Bancorp | | | 1.34% | |
4 | | Post Holdings, Inc. | | | 1.30% | |
5 | | KAR Auction Services, Inc. | | | 1.25% | |
6 | | Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 1.22% | |
7 | | ALLETE, Inc. | | | 1.16% | |
8 | | First Financial Bancorp | | | 1.14% | |
9 | | Signature Bank | | | 1.14% | |
10 | | IBERIABANK Corp. | | | 1.13% | |
The portfolio is actively managed and holdings are subject to change. There is no guarantee the Fund continues to invest in the securities referenced. The holdings listed exclude any temporary cash investments.
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20163
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| | 1 year | | | 5 years | | | 10 years | | | Life of Class N | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Institutional Class (Inception 5/13/91) | | | 16.75 | % | | | 16.29 | % | | | 8.14 | % | | | — | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.97 | % |
Retail Class (Inception 12/31/96) | | | 16.47 | | | | 15.99 | | | | 7.87 | | | | — | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.22 | |
Admin Class (Inception 1/2/98) | | | 16.19 | | | | 15.71 | | | | 7.59 | | | | — | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.45 | |
Class N (Inception 2/1/13) | | | 16.84 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11.04 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 2000® Value Index1 | | | 18.81 | | | | 15.45 | | | | 5.78 | | | | 9.63 | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 2000® Index2 | | | 15.47 | | | | 15.82 | | | | 7.07 | | | | 10.60 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit loomissayles.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | | Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. |
2 | | Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. |
3 | | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
4 | | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL/MID CAP GROWTH FUND
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Managers | | Symbols | | |
Mark F. Burns, CFA® | | Institutional Class | | LSMIX |
John J. Slavik, CFA® | | | | |
Investment Objective
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital growth from investments in common stocks or other equity securities.
Market Conditions
U.S. equity markets were generally strong for the 12-month period, benefitting from the robust performance off the market bottom in February 2016 and following the two-day Brexit vote-inspired selloff in June. Within the small/mid-cap segment of the market, the smallest companies and the lowest-quality companies (as measured by return on equity) were the strongest performers in the February market rebound. The third quarter of 2016 was a particularly challenging market environment for the fund, as the highest beta (high risk/high reward potential) names significantly outperformed the lowest beta names. Among small/mid-cap stocks, value stocks significantly outperformed growth stocks.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Institutional Class shares of Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund returned 7.51%. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2500™ Growth Index, which returned 11.02%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
Stock selection in the information technology and consumer discretionary sectors and an underweight position in the materials sector primarily accounted for the fund’s underperformance. Given the fund’s strategy, the market environment during the third quarter of 2016 created a significant headwind.
In terms of individual holdings, the top contributor to fund performance was financials company MarketAxess Holdings. The company continued to steadily gain market share in electronic bond trading, and its earnings grew. In addition, the company remains significantly underpenetrated in the fixed-income trading market, its biggest market opportunity. In 2016, MarketAxess launched electronic trading for municipal bonds, a market no other firm has been able to penetrate electronically. Following two years of increased investments, MarketAxess is now leveraging those efforts and generating robust incremental margins.
In addition, a position in Parsley Energy, an energy exploration company with a compelling acreage position in the Permian Basin, was a top contributor. The company’s prudent management team has kept leverage low and effectively managed the business through the commodity price downturn in 2015. We believe valuation remains reasonable
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relative to current production. The business continues to generate positive cash, and we believe it is well positioned to continue to expand its asset base and production levels for the foreseeable future, all while generating positive cash flow and maintaining low leverage.
Drew Industries, a leading provider of components to the RV industry, also was a main contributor. The stock advanced due to several factors, including favorable industry trends, growing revenues, diversification of the business and strong incremental margin performance given the high fixed-cost nature of the business.
A position in Virtusa, an information technology services and consulting company, was a main detractor. After several years of demonstrating above-industry growth and improving margins, the company acquired another technology services company with low growth and poor profitability. Despite the potential value of the combined entity, results have been disappointing, and we exited the position.
SPS Commerce, a provider of cloud-based supply chain management software, was a primary detractor. The stock declined after SPS reported its sales force contracted in the fourth quarter of 2015 due to a competitive hiring environment and a poorly structured compensation plan. The selloff was brief, and the stock recovered quickly, but the decline triggered our stop-loss and we did not benefit during the recovery. We repurchased the stock.
Palo Alto Networks, a networking security company, also detracted from performance. After a strong upward move in the stock during 2014 and the first half of 2015, elevated expectations and difficult comparisons created concerns about slowing revenue growth. These concerns were exacerbated by industry data showing a firewall spending surge in 2015 that was unlikely to repeat in 2016. The elevated valuation and high share turnover led us to sell the stock, especially given the volatile market conditions at the time of the sale in late January 2016.
Outlook
As we look forward, we continue to be focused on the underlying business trends of our existing holdings and potential new additions to ensure that revenue and earnings growth trends can remain intact, if not improve.
Slow growth continues to be the name of the game for the U.S. economy. U.S. stocks, particularly small-caps, have had quite a strong run since the market bottom in February, and they may need to take a pause in the near term. Volatility remains subdued; however, macro events that lie ahead, including the U.S. election and the Fed’s actions, may lead to increasing levels of volatility. Earnings growth may continue to be elusive, with potential for positive trends not all that far off. While the outlook may not be terribly clear, we will not attempt to alter our process.
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Hypothetical Growth of $100,000 Investment in Institutional Class Shares
June 30, 2015 (inception) through September 30, 20162
![LOGO](https://capedge.com/proxy/N-CSRA/0001193125-16-787524/g405659g30m11.jpg)
See notes to chart on page 13.
Top Ten Holdings as of September 30, 2016
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| | Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
1 | | WellCare Health Plans, Inc. | | | 1.98% | |
2 | | TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 1.91% | |
3 | | Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1.73% | |
4 | | Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 1.72% | |
5 | | Guidewire Software, Inc. | | | 1.65% | |
6 | | Nord Anglia Education, Inc. | | | 1.59% | |
7 | | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | | | 1.57% | |
8 | | Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 1.53% | |
9 | | Blackbaud, Inc. | | | 1.51% | |
10 | | Cantel Medical Corp. | | | 1.51% | |
The portfolio is actively managed and holdings are subject to change. There is no guarantee the Fund continues to invest in the securities referenced. The holdings listed exclude any temporary cash investments.
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20162
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| | | | | | | | Expense Ratios3 | |
| | 1 year | | | Life of Fund | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Institutional Class (Inception 6/30/15) | | | 7.51 | % | | | -2.16 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 0.85 | % |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 2500TM Growth Index1 | | | 11.02 | | | | -0.99 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit loomissayles.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | | Russell 2500TM Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-to-mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2500TM companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. |
2 | | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
3 | | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers as of the dates indicated. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time without notice based on changes in market or other conditions. References to specific securities or industries should not be regarded as investment advice. Because the Funds are actively managed, there is no assurance that they will continue to invest in the securities or industries mentioned.
All investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. There is no assurance that any investment will meet its performance objectives or that losses will be avoided.
Additional Index Information
This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.
The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.
Proxy Voting Information
A description of the Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge upon request, by calling Loomis Sayles at 800-633-3330; on the Funds’ website, at www.loomissayles.com, and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) website at www.sec.gov. Information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Funds’ website and the SEC’s website.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
As a mutual fund shareholder you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Funds’ prospectus. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
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The first line in the table of each Fund shows the actual amount of Fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period column as shown below for your class.
The second line in the table of each Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds to other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund
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Institutional Class | | Beginning Account Value 4/1/2016 | | | Ending Account Value 9/30/2016 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,085.80 | | | | $4.90 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.30 | | | | $4.75 | |
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Retail Class | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,084.20 | | | | $6.20 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.05 | | | | $6.01 | |
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Class N | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,086.00 | | | | $4.33 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.85 | | | | $4.19 | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.94%, 1.19% and 0.83% for Institutional Class, Retail Class and Class N, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). | |
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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund
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Institutional Class | | Beginning Account Value 4/1/2016 | | | Ending Account Value 9/30/2016 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,095.30 | | | | $4.71 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.50 | | | | $4.55 | |
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Retail Class | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,094.20 | | | | $6.02 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.25 | | | | $5.81 | |
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Admin Class | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,092.70 | | | | $7.32 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,018.00 | | | | $7.06 | |
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Class N | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,095.90 | | | | $4.35 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.85 | | | | $4.19 | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 0.90%, 1.15%, 1.40% and 0.83% for Institutional Class, Retail Class, Admin Class and Class N, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). | |
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
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Institutional Class | | Beginning Account Value 4/1/2016 | | | Ending Account Value 9/30/2016 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,072.80 | | | | $4.40 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.75 | | | | $4.29 | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement) of 0.85%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). | |
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BOARD APPROVAL OF THE EXISTING ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
The Board of Trustees of the Trusts (the “Board”), including the Independent Trustees, considers matters bearing on each Fund’s advisory agreement (collectively, the “Agreements”) at most of its meetings throughout the year. Each year, usually in the spring, the Contract Review Committee of the Board meets to review the Agreements to determine whether to recommend that the full Board approve the continuation of the Agreements, typically for an additional one-year period. After the Committee has made its recommendation, the full Board, including the Independent Trustees, determines whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements. The Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund was not included in the most recent annual review as the Fund’s initial board-approved advisory agreement is in effect until July 1, 2017.
In connection with these meetings, the Trustees receive materials that the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”) believes to be reasonably necessary for the Trustees to evaluate the Agreements. These materials generally include, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of the Funds and the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ performance benchmarks, (ii) information on the Funds’ advisory fees and other expenses, including information comparing the Funds’ expenses to the fees charged to institutional accounts with similar strategies managed by the Adviser, if any, and to those of peer groups of funds and information about applicable expense caps and/or fee “breakpoints,” (iii) sales and redemption data in respect of the Funds, (iv) information about the profitability of the Agreements to the Adviser and (v) information obtained through the completion by the Adviser of a questionnaire distributed on behalf of the Trustees. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, also considers other matters such as (i) the Adviser’s financial results and/or financial condition, (ii) each Fund’s investment objective and strategies and the size, education and experience of the Adviser’s investment staff and its use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iii) arrangements in respect of the distribution of the Funds’ shares and the related costs, (iv) the procedures employed to determine the value of the Funds’ assets, (v) the allocation of the Funds’ brokerage, if any, including, if applicable, allocations to brokers affiliated with the Adviser and the use of “soft” commission dollars to pay Fund expenses and to pay for research and other similar services, (vi) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies, (vii) information about amounts invested by the Funds’ portfolio managers in the Funds or in similar accounts that they manage and (viii) the general economic outlook with particular emphasis on the mutual fund industry. Throughout the process, the Trustees are afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional materials from the Adviser.
In addition to the materials requested by the Trustees in connection with their annual consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees receive materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting of the Board that provide detailed information about the Funds’ investment performance and the fees charged to the Funds for advisory
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and other services. This information generally includes, among other things, an internal performance rating for each Fund based on agreed-upon criteria, graphs showing each Fund’s performance and fee differentials against each Fund’s peer group/category, performance ratings provided by a third-party, total return information for various periods, and third-party performance rankings for various periods comparing a Fund against similarly categorized funds. The portfolio management team for each Fund or other representatives of the Adviser make periodic presentations to the Contract Review Committee and/or the full Board, and Funds identified as presenting possible performance concerns may be subject to more frequent board presentations and reviews. In addition, each quarter the Trustees are provided with detailed statistical information about each Fund’s portfolio. The Trustees also receive periodic updates between meetings.
The Board most recently approved the continuation of the Agreements at its meeting held in June 2016. The Agreements were continued for a one-year period for the Funds. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. Matters considered by the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with their approval of the Agreements included, but were not limited to, the factors listed below.
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds under the Agreements. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to the Funds and the resources dedicated to the Funds by the Adviser and its affiliates.
The Trustees considered not only the advisory services provided by the Adviser to the Funds, but also the monitoring and oversight services provided by NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”). They also considered the administrative services provided by NGAM Advisors and its affiliates to the Funds. For each Fund, the Trustees also considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a family of funds that offers shareholders the right to exchange shares of one type of fund for shares of another type of fund, and provides a variety of fund and shareholder services.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the nature, extent and quality of services provided supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Investment performance of the Funds and the Adviser. As noted above, the Trustees received information about the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including information that compared the performance of the Funds to the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ respective performance benchmarks. In addition, the Trustees also reviewed data prepared by an independent third party that analyzed the performance of the Funds using a variety of performance metrics, including metrics that also measured the performance of the Funds on a risk adjusted basis.
With respect to each Fund, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance or other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreement relating to that Fund. In the case
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of the Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund, the performance of which lagged that of a relevant peer group median and/or category median of funds for certain (although not necessarily all) periods , the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance supported renewal of the relevant Agreement. These factors included one or more of the following: (1) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions by the Adviser that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies ; (2) that the Fund’s more recent performance was competitive when compared to relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (3) that the Fund’s long-term performance was competitive when compared to relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups.
The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s performance and reputation generally, the performance of the fund family generally, and the historical responsiveness of the Adviser to Trustee concerns about performance and the willingness of the Adviser to take steps intended to improve performance.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the performance of the Funds and the Adviser supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Adviser and its affiliates from their respective relationships with the Funds. The Trustees considered the fees charged to the Funds for advisory services as well as the total expense levels of the Funds. This information included comparisons (provided both by management and also by an independent third party) of the Funds’ advisory fees and total expense levels to those of their peer groups and information about the advisory fees charged by the Adviser to comparable accounts (such as institutional separate accounts), as well as information about differences in such fees and the reasons for any such differences. In considering the fees charged to comparable accounts, the Trustees considered, among other things, management’s representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including the additional resources required to effectively manage mutual fund assets and the greater regulatory costs associated with the management of such assets. In evaluating each Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of such Fund and the need for the Adviser to offer competitive compensation and the potential need to expend additional resources to the extent the Funds grow in size. The Trustees considered that over the past several years, management had made recommendations regarding reductions in advisory fee rates, implementation of advisory fee breakpoints and the institution of advisory fee waivers and expense caps for various funds in the fund family. They noted that both of the Funds in this report have expense caps in place, and they considered the amounts waived or reimbursed by the Adviser for the Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund. The Trustees also considered that the Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund’s current expenses are below the cap.
The Trustees also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Adviser and its
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affiliates’ relationships with the Funds, and information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability. They also reviewed information provided by management about the effect of distribution costs and changes in asset levels on Adviser profitability, including information regarding resources spent on distribution activities. When reviewing profitability, the Trustees also considered information about court cases in which adviser compensation or profitability were issues, the performance of the relevant Funds, the expense levels of the Funds, and whether the Adviser had implemented breakpoints and/or expense caps with respect to such Funds.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the advisory fee charged to each of the Funds was fair and reasonable, and that the costs of these services generally and the related profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates in respect of their relationships with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered the existence of any economies of scale in the provision of services by the Adviser and whether those economies are shared with the Funds through breakpoints in their investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense waivers or caps. The Trustees also discussed with management the factors considered with respect to the implementation of breakpoints in investment advisory fees or expense waivers or caps for certain funds. Management explained that a number of factors are taken into account in considering the implementation of breakpoints or an expense cap for a fund, including, among other things, factors such as a fund’s assets, the projected growth of a fund, projected profitability and a fund’s fees and performance. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that although neither Fund’s management fee was subject to breakpoints, each Fund’s management fee and overall net expense ratio was at or below the median fee for a peer group of funds and that each Fund was subject to an expense cap or waiver. In considering these issues, the Trustees also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and a relative basis) and the profitability to the Adviser and its affiliates of their relationships with the Funds, as discussed above.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the extent to which economies of scale were shared with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The Trustees also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
• | | the effect of recent market and economic events on the performance, asset levels and expense ratios of each Fund. |
• | | whether each Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective and the Fund’s record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Funds and the Adviser. They also considered the compliance-related resources the Adviser and its affiliates were providing to the Funds. |
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• | | the nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative and shareholder services performed by the Adviser and its affiliates, both under the Agreements and under separate agreements covering administrative services. |
• | | so-called “fallout benefits” to the Adviser, such as the engagement of affiliates of the Adviser to provide distribution, administrative and brokerage services to the Funds, and the benefits of research made available to the Adviser by reason of brokerage commissions (if any) generated by the Funds’ securities transactions. The Trustees also considered the benefits to the parent company of NGAM Advisors from the retention of the Adviser. The Trustees considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest. |
• | | the Trustees’ review and discussion of the Funds’ advisory arrangements in prior years, and management’s record of responding to Trustee concerns raised during the year and in prior years. |
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 counsel, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that each of the existing Agreements should be continued through June 30, 2017.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – 96.8% of Net Assets | |
| |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense – 1.0% | |
| 262,976 | | | Hexcel Corp. | | $ | 11,649,837 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Auto Components – 1.7% | |
| 176,397 | | | Dorman Products, Inc.(b) | | | 11,271,768 | |
| 82,866 | | | Drew Industries, Inc. | | | 8,122,526 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,394,294 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks – 4.2% | | | | |
| 238,013 | | | Chemical Financial Corp. | | | 10,503,514 | |
| 234,695 | | | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 12,692,305 | |
| 291,177 | | | PrivateBancorp, Inc. | | | 13,370,848 | |
| 314,876 | | | Renasant Corp. | | | 10,589,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 47,155,947 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Biotechnology – 2.5% | | | | |
| 311,716 | | | Genomic Health, Inc.(b) | | | 9,014,827 | |
| 632,176 | | | Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | | | 10,038,955 | |
| 492,458 | | | Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | | | 8,898,716 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,952,498 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Products – 2.2% | | | | |
| 278,380 | | | Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 12,440,802 | |
| 216,763 | | | Trex Co., Inc.(b) | | | 12,728,324 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 25,169,126 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Markets – 2.5% | | | | |
| 362,036 | | | Financial Engines, Inc. | | | 10,756,090 | |
| 104,116 | | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 17,240,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,996,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.5% | | | | |
| 372,069 | | | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | | | 14,726,491 | |
| 47,349 | | | Team, Inc.(b) | | | 1,548,786 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,275,277 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction & Engineering – 2.2% | | | | |
| 303,105 | | | Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 15,076,443 | |
| 475,474 | | | Primoris Services Corp. | | | 9,794,764 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,871,207 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Distributors – 1.3% | | | | |
| 149,143 | | | Pool Corp. | | | 14,096,996 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Consumer Services – 3.7% | |
| 247,256 | | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(b) | | | 16,538,954 | |
| 292,362 | | | Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(b) | | | 11,808,501 | |
| 602,657 | | | Nord Anglia Education, Inc.(b) | | | 13,125,869 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 41,473,324 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| | |
| | | | Diversified Telecommunication Services – 2.3% | | | | |
| 342,998 | | | Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | | $ | 12,625,756 | |
| 1,245,759 | | | ORBCOMM, Inc.(b) | | | 12,769,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 25,394,786 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electrical Equipment – 1.0% | | | | |
| 307,766 | | | Generac Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 11,171,906 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.8% | | | | |
| 131,843 | | | IPG Photonics Corp.(b) | | | 10,857,271 | |
| 316,456 | | | Orbotech Ltd.(b) | | | 9,370,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,227,533 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy Equipment & Services – 0.7% | | | | |
| 145,035 | | | Dril-Quip, Inc.(b) | | | 8,084,251 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food Products – 2.0% | | | | |
| 713,013 | | | Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.(b) | | | 11,550,810 | |
| 327,515 | | | Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. | | | 10,997,954 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,548,764 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 8.2% | | | | |
| 292,046 | | | Cynosure, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 14,876,823 | |
| 225,532 | | | Inogen, Inc.(b) | | | 13,509,367 | |
| 338,574 | | | Insulet Corp.(b) | | | 13,861,220 | |
| 168,892 | | | Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(b) | | | 13,942,035 | |
| 83,557 | | | Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(b) | | | 2,029,599 | |
| 215,262 | | | Neogen Corp.(b) | | | 12,041,756 | |
| 91,601 | | | Nevro Corp.(b) | | | 9,562,228 | |
| 512,681 | | | Wright Medical Group NV(b) | | | 12,576,065 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 92,399,093 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Providers & Services – 4.6% | | | | |
| 193,934 | | | Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(b) | | | 9,609,430 | |
| 358,086 | | | AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(b) | | | 11,412,201 | |
| 151,750 | | | Amsurg Corp.(b) | | | 10,174,837 | |
| 413,304 | | | Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | | | 8,319,810 | |
| 317,404 | | | HealthEquity, Inc.(b) | | | 12,013,741 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 51,530,019 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Technology – 3.0% | | | | |
| 320,168 | | | Evolent Health, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 7,882,536 | |
| 257,841 | | | Medidata Solutions, Inc.(b) | | | 14,377,214 | |
| 280,118 | | | Press Ganey Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 11,316,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 33,576,517 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.6% | | | | |
| 348,528 | | | Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 9,737,872 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| | |
| | | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – continued | | | | |
| 157,359 | | | Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.(b) | | $ | 8,362,057 | |
| 206,889 | | | Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 8,074,878 | |
| 93,451 | | | Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 14,660,593 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 40,835,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household Durables – 2.4% | | | | |
| 209,575 | | | Installed Building Products, Inc.(b) | | | 7,517,455 | |
| 221,898 | | | iRobot Corp.(b) | | | 9,759,074 | |
| 131,843 | | | Universal Electronics, Inc.(b) | | | 9,817,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,093,559 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 0.6% | | | | |
| 178,292 | | | Wayfair, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 7,019,356 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet Software & Services – 7.1% | |
| 287,859 | | | 2U, Inc.(b) | | | 11,022,121 | |
| 210,523 | | | Benefitfocus, Inc.(b) | | | 8,404,078 | |
| 293,468 | | | Criteo S.A., Sponsored ADR(b) | | | 10,303,661 | |
| 146,773 | | | Envestnet, Inc.(b) | | | 5,349,876 | |
| 147,563 | | | LogMeIn, Inc. | | | 13,338,220 | |
| 448,852 | | | Q2 Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 12,864,098 | |
| 426,752 | | | Quotient Technology, Inc.(b) | | | 5,680,069 | |
| 309,346 | | | Wix.com Ltd.(b) | | | 13,434,897 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 80,397,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | IT Services – 4.3% | | | | |
| 128,762 | | | EPAM Systems, Inc.(b) | | | 8,924,494 | |
| 198,831 | | | Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(b) | | | 16,270,341 | |
| 208,785 | | | ExlService Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 10,405,844 | |
| 368,514 | | | InterXion Holding NV(b) | | | 13,347,577 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 48,948,256 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.8% | | | | |
| 318,668 | | | Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc.(b) | | | 8,686,890 | |
| 234,221 | | | INC Research Holdings, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 10,441,572 | |
| 227,823 | | | PRA Health Sciences, Inc.(b) | | | 12,874,278 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 32,002,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Machinery – 3.0% | | | | |
| 177,266 | | | Astec Industries, Inc. | | | 10,612,915 | |
| 98,191 | | | Middleby Corp. (The)(b) | | | 12,138,372 | |
| 146,536 | | | RBC Bearings, Inc.(b) | | | 11,207,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 33,958,360 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.1% | | | | |
| 132,870 | | | Diamondback Energy, Inc.(b) | | | 12,827,270 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – continued | | | | |
| 160,676 | | | PDC Energy, Inc.(b) | | $ | 10,774,932 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,602,202 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals – 2.8% | | | | |
| 199,147 | | | Dermira, Inc.(b) | | | 6,735,152 | |
| 193,697 | | | Medicines Co. (The)(b) | | | 7,310,125 | |
| 424,996 | | | Nektar Therapeutics(b) | | | 7,301,431 | |
| 414,963 | | | Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | | | 10,262,035 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 31,608,743 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Professional Services – 1.4% | | | | |
| 257,525 | | | WageWorks, Inc.(b) | | | 15,685,848 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate Management & Development – 0.5% | |
| 212,814 | | | HFF, Inc., Class A | | | 5,892,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 6.3% | |
| 324,987 | | | Inphi Corp.(b) | | | 14,140,184 | |
| 511,733 | | | Intersil Corp. | | | 11,222,305 | |
| 322,459 | | | MKS Instruments, Inc. | | | 16,035,886 | |
| 196,698 | | | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 15,834,189 | |
| 230,667 | | | Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(b) | | | 13,563,220 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 70,795,784 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software – 7.5% | | | | |
| 207,679 | | | Blackbaud, Inc. | | | 13,777,425 | |
| 604,947 | | | Callidus Software, Inc.(b) | | | 11,100,778 | |
| 190,695 | | | FleetMatics Group PLC(b) | | | 11,437,886 | |
| 293,784 | | | Guidewire Software, Inc.(b) | | | 17,621,164 | |
| 508,731 | | | RingCentral, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 12,036,576 | |
| 89,896 | | | Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The)(b) | | | 18,373,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 84,347,672 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Specialty Retail – 1.7% | |
| 149,775 | | | Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. | | | 9,161,737 | |
| 624,854 | | | Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 10,341,333 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,503,070 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.7% | |
| 163,678 | | | Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 9,287,090 | |
| 297,339 | | | Steven Madden Ltd.(b) | | | 10,276,036 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,563,126 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 1.0% | |
| 435,344 | | | Essent Group Ltd.(b) | | | 11,584,504 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.6% | |
| 230,983 | | | Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(b) | | | 9,717,455 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Trading Companies & Distributors – continued | |
| 227,823 | | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.(b) | | $ | 8,185,680 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,903,135 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $879,197,130) | | | 1,091,709,628 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| Principal Amount | | | | | | | |
|
| Short-Term Investments – 3.0% | |
$ | 34,249,644 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $34,249,730 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $34,550,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500% due 3/31/2023 valued at $34,938,688 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)(Identified Cost $34,249,644) | | | 34,249,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | Total Investments – 99.8% (Identified Cost $913,446,774)(a) | | | 1,125,959,272 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities—0.2% | | | 1,826,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100.0% | | $ | 1,127,785,964 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $913,910,875 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 225,493,195 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (13,444,798 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 212,048,397 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Non-income producing security. | |
| |
| ADR | | | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 8.2 | % |
Software | | | 7.5 | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 7.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 6.3 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 4.6 | |
IT Services | | | 4.3 | |
Banks | | | 4.2 | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | 3.7 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 3.6 | |
Machinery | | | 3.0 | |
Health Care Technology | | | 3.0 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 2.8 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.8 | |
Capital Markets | | | 2.5 | |
Biotechnology | | | 2.5 | |
Household Durables | | | 2.4 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 2.3 | |
Building Products | | | 2.2 | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 2.2 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 2.1 | |
Food Products | | | 2.0 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 17.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.0 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 99.8 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – 98.2% of Net Assets | |
| |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense – 2.1% | |
| 258,206 | | | Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.(b) | | $ | 4,539,261 | |
| 257,814 | | | BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 9,892,323 | |
| 272,965 | | | DigitalGlobe, Inc.(b) | | | 7,506,538 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,938,122 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Auto Components – 1.9% | |
| 136,200 | | | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | | | 5,178,324 | |
| 183,745 | | | Fox Factory Holding Corp.(b) | | | 4,220,623 | |
| 311,349 | | | Horizon Global Corp.(b) | | | 6,205,185 | |
| 63,951 | | | Tenneco, Inc.(b) | | | 3,726,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,330,557 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks – 17.1% | |
| 420,939 | | | BancorpSouth, Inc. | | | 9,765,785 | |
| 160,341 | | | Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. | | | 6,157,094 | |
| 258,326 | | | Bryn Mawr Bank Corp. | | | 8,263,849 | |
| 450,864 | | | Cathay General Bancorp | | | 13,877,594 | |
| 217,763 | | | Chemical Financial Corp. | | | 9,609,881 | |
| 533,038 | | | CVB Financial Corp. | | | 9,386,799 | |
| 541,604 | | | First Financial Bancorp | | | 11,828,631 | |
| 193,155 | | | First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | 7,038,568 | |
| 411,049 | | | Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 8,553,930 | |
| 173,656 | | | IBERIABANK Corp. | | | 11,655,791 | |
| 168,106 | | | LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc. | | | 5,317,193 | |
| 247,775 | | | PacWest Bancorp | | | 10,632,025 | |
| 177,536 | | | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 9,601,147 | |
| 284,947 | | | Popular, Inc. | | | 10,890,674 | |
| 156,062 | | | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 8,566,243 | |
| 99,750 | | | Signature Bank(b) | | | 11,815,387 | |
| 123,418 | | | Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(b) | | | 6,778,117 | |
| 255,353 | | | Triumph Bancorp, Inc.(b) | | | 5,066,204 | |
| 226,625 | | | Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 12,593,551 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 177,398,463 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Beverages – 0.9% | |
| 664,437 | | | Cott Corp. | | | 9,468,227 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Products – 2.4% | |
| 87,946 | | | Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 3,930,307 | |
| 153,765 | | | Armstrong World Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 6,353,570 | |
| 70,344 | | | Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 2,613,279 | |
| 111,434 | | | Masonite International Corp.(b) | | | 6,927,852 | |
| 74,254 | | | Patrick Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 4,597,808 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,422,816 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Capital Markets – 1.0% | |
| 20,114 | | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | $ | 3,330,677 | |
| 191,907 | | | Stifel Financial Corp.(b) | | | 7,378,824 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,709,501 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals – 1.4% | |
| 120,054 | | | Cabot Corp. | | | 6,292,030 | |
| 118,130 | | | Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 8,350,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,642,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial Services & Supplies – 4.3% | |
| 94,019 | | | Clean Harbors, Inc.(b) | | | 4,511,032 | |
| 300,147 | | | KAR Auction Services, Inc. | | | 12,954,345 | |
| 294,782 | | | Kimball International, Inc. | | | 3,814,479 | |
| 102,095 | | | Knoll, Inc. | | | 2,332,871 | |
| 327,274 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. | | | 5,144,747 | |
| 238,745 | | | Viad Corp. | | | 8,802,528 | |
| 290,843 | | | West Corp. | | | 6,421,813 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 43,981,815 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Communications Equipment – 1.8% | |
| 243,219 | | | ARRIS International PLC(b) | | | 6,890,394 | |
| 337,076 | | | Calix, Inc.(b) | | | 2,477,509 | |
| 343,605 | | | Digi International, Inc.(b) | | | 3,917,097 | |
| 709,626 | | | Viavi Solutions, Inc.(b) | | | 5,244,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,529,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction & Engineering – 1.6% | |
| 110,895 | | | Argan, Inc. | | | 6,563,875 | |
| 170,800 | | | MYR Group, Inc.(b) | | | 5,141,080 | |
| 183,611 | | | Quanta Services, Inc.(b) | | | 5,139,272 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,844,227 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Materials – 0.8% | |
| 221,752 | | | Summit Materials, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 4,113,500 | |
| 94,184 | | | U.S. Concrete, Inc.(b) | | | 4,338,586 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,452,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Finance – 0.5% | |
| 145,279 | | | PRA Group, Inc.(b) | | | 5,017,937 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Distributors – 0.8% | |
| 219,700 | | | Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc. | | | 7,865,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Consumer Services – 0.4% | |
| 277,662 | | | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co.(b) | | | 3,723,447 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financial Services – 0.7% | |
| 577,201 | | | FNFV Group(b) | | | 7,203,468 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Electric Utilities – 1.2% | |
| 200,898 | | | ALLETE, Inc. | | $ | 11,977,539 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electrical Equipment – 1.1% | |
| 45,465 | | | AZZ, Inc. | | | 2,967,501 | |
| 341,965 | | | Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.(b) | | | 5,642,422 | |
| 34,846 | | | EnerSys | | | 2,410,995 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,020,918 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 5.0% | |
| 107,123 | | | Belden, Inc. | | | 7,390,416 | |
| 260,384 | | | II-VI, Inc.(b) | | | 6,335,143 | |
| 83,204 | | | Kimball Electronics, Inc.(b) | | | 1,153,207 | |
| 123,871 | | | Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 15,955,823 | |
| 213,702 | | | Methode Electronics, Inc. | | | 7,473,159 | |
| 110,650 | | | Rogers Corp.(b) | | | 6,758,502 | |
| 146,249 | | | VeriFone Systems, Inc.(b) | | | 2,301,959 | |
| 312,576 | | | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | | | 4,404,196 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 51,772,405 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy Equipment & Services – 2.4% | |
| 150,461 | | | Bristow Group, Inc. | | | 2,109,463 | |
| 240,094 | | | Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.(b) | | | 5,903,912 | |
| 326,184 | | | RPC, Inc.(b) | | | 5,479,891 | |
| 240,166 | | | U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. | | | 11,182,129 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,675,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing – 0.8% | |
| 276,400 | | | SpartanNash Co. | | | 7,993,488 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food Products – 2.0% | |
| 311,985 | | | Darling Ingredients, Inc.(b) | | | 4,214,917 | |
| 27,071 | | | J&J Snack Foods Corp. | | | 3,224,697 | |
| 173,768 | | | Post Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 13,409,677 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,849,291 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.8% | |
| 71,870 | | | Cynosure, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 3,661,058 | |
| 210,698 | | | Halyard Health, Inc.(b) | | | 7,302,793 | |
| 162,457 | | | SurModics, Inc.(b) | | | 4,888,331 | |
| 14,621 | | | Teleflex, Inc. | | | 2,457,059 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,309,241 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Providers & Services – 1.2% | |
| 263,440 | | | PharMerica Corp.(b) | | | 7,394,761 | |
| 44,442 | | | WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(b) | | | 5,203,714 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,598,475 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.9% | |
| 328,250 | | | Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.(b) | | $ | 4,336,182 | |
| 76,273 | | | Churchill Downs, Inc. | | | 11,162,554 | |
| 24,829 | | | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | | | 3,282,890 | |
| 84,048 | | | Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc.(b) | | | 1,132,127 | |
| 142,945 | | | J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 1,448,033 | |
| 130,415 | | | Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | | 9,562,028 | |
| 175,805 | | | Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | | 9,424,906 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 40,348,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household Durables – 0.7% | |
| 88,268 | | | Helen of Troy Ltd.(b) | | | 7,606,054 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household Products – 0.4% | |
| 295,958 | | | HRG Group, Inc.(b) | | | 4,646,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Conglomerates – 0.7% | |
| 318,788 | | | Raven Industries, Inc. | | | 7,341,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance – 3.6% | |
| 125,076 | | | Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 1,972,448 | |
| 371,538 | | | Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 11,082,979 | |
| 123,428 | | | First American Financial Corp. | | | 4,848,252 | |
| 172,223 | | | ProAssurance Corp. | | | 9,038,263 | |
| 96,732 | | | Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Class A | | | 10,441,252 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37,383,194 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 1.5% | |
| 519,741 | | | 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 4,766,025 | |
| 81,135 | | | HSN, Inc. | | | 3,229,173 | |
| 201,375 | | | Liberty Ventures, Series A(b) | | | 8,028,821 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,024,019 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet Software & Services – 0.9% | |
| 20,137 | | | CommerceHub, Inc., Series A(b) | | | 318,164 | |
| 176,033 | | | CommerceHub, Inc., Series C(b) | | | 2,800,685 | |
| 92,993 | | | IAC/InterActiveCorp | | | 5,809,273 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,928,122 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | IT Services – 5.1% | |
| 305,516 | | | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | | | 9,657,361 | |
| 118,302 | | | CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 4,889,421 | |
| 90,390 | | | DST Systems, Inc. | | | 10,658,789 | |
| 136,906 | | | Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(b) | | | 11,203,018 | |
| 323,807 | | | Perficient, Inc.(b) | | | 6,524,711 | |
| 94,412 | | | WEX, Inc.(b) | | | 10,204,993 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 53,138,293 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.4% | |
| 336,621 | | | Albany Molecular Research, Inc.(b) | | $ | 5,557,612 | |
| 308,530 | | | VWR Corp.(b) | | | 8,749,911 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,307,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Machinery – 3.7% | |
| 72,415 | | | Alamo Group, Inc. | | | 4,771,424 | |
| 170,875 | | | Albany International Corp., Class A | | | 7,241,683 | |
| 90,233 | | | Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | | | 2,614,050 | |
| 143,397 | | | John Bean Technologies Corp. | | | 10,116,658 | |
| 136,715 | | | RBC Bearings, Inc.(b) | | | 10,455,963 | |
| 30,804 | | | Standex International Corp. | | | 2,860,768 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 38,060,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Marine – 0.5% | |
| 78,077 | | | Kirby Corp.(b) | | | 4,853,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media – 2.7% | |
| 482,936 | | | E.W. Scripps Co. (The), Class A(b) | | | 7,678,683 | |
| 133,851 | | | John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A | | | 6,908,050 | |
| 522,374 | | | National CineMedia, Inc. | | | 7,689,345 | |
| 348,210 | | | New Media Investment Group, Inc. | | | 5,397,255 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,673,333 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining – 0.9% | |
| 507,316 | | | Ferroglobe PLC | | | 4,581,063 | |
| 135,487 | | | Haynes International, Inc. | | | 5,027,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,608,986 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Multi-Utilities – 1.0% | |
| 180,993 | | | NorthWestern Corp. | | | 10,412,527 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.3% | |
| 340,418 | | | QEP Resources, Inc. | | | 6,648,364 | |
| 997,011 | | | Synergy Resources Corp.(b) | | | 6,909,286 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,557,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals – 0.9% | |
| 139,559 | | | Akorn, Inc.(b) | | | 3,804,378 | |
| 208,513 | | | Catalent, Inc.(b) | | | 5,387,976 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,192,354 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Professional Services – 1.3% | |
| 112,479 | | | FTI Consulting, Inc.(b) | | | 5,012,064 | |
| 57,421 | | | Insperity, Inc. | | | 4,171,062 | |
| 204,386 | | | Korn/Ferry International | | | 4,292,106 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,475,232 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | REITs – Apartments – 1.9% | |
| 179,360 | | | American Campus Communities, Inc. | | $ | 9,124,043 | |
| 114,710 | | | Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 10,781,593 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,905,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Health Care – 0.4% | |
| 171,646 | | | Sabra Healthcare REIT, Inc. | | | 4,322,046 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Hotels – 0.5% | |
| 283,562 | | | Hersha Hospitality Trust | | | 5,109,787 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Shopping Centers – 1.3% | |
| 634,041 | | | Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | | | 13,923,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Single Tenant – 0.8% | |
| 159,592 | | | National Retail Properties, Inc. | | | 8,115,253 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Storage – 1.5% | |
| 351,530 | | | CubeSmart | | | 9,582,708 | |
| 72,288 | | | Life Storage, Inc. | | | 6,429,295 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,012,003 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Road & Rail – 1.7% | |
| 104,752 | �� | | Avis Budget Group, Inc.(b) | | | 3,583,566 | |
| 94,380 | | | Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 6,507,501 | |
| 108,812 | | | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.(b) | | | 7,465,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,556,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.0% | |
| 192,205 | | | Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 9,095,141 | |
| 132,532 | | | Semtech Corp.(b) | | | 3,675,112 | |
| 367,420 | | | Teradyne, Inc. | | | 7,928,924 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,699,177 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software – 1.4% | |
| 219,255 | | | Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.(b) | | | 9,028,921 | |
| 146,376 | | | Verint Systems, Inc.(b) | | | 5,508,129 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,537,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Specialty Retail – 1.8% | |
| 270,309 | | | Barnes & Noble, Inc. | | | 3,054,492 | |
| 145,400 | | | Genesco, Inc.(b) | | | 7,918,484 | |
| 857,886 | | | Office Depot, Inc. | | | 3,062,653 | |
| 161,351 | | | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 4,143,493 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,179,122 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.5% | |
| 131,644 | | | Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C | | | 5,199,938 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
33 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Transportation Infrastructure – 0.7% | |
| 83,303 | | | Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. | | $ | 6,934,142 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $716,953,373) | | | 1,015,776,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
| Closed-End Investment Companies – 0.6% | |
| 462,007 | | | Hercules Capital, Inc. (Identified Cost $6,009,463) | | | 6,264,815 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| Principal Amount | | | | | | | |
|
| Short-Term Investments – 1.5% | |
$ | 16,131,843 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $16,131,883 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $15,255,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $16,456,331 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $16,131,843) | | | 16,131,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | Total Investments – 100.3% (Identified Cost $739,094,679)(a) | | | 1,038,173,512 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities—(0.3)% | | | (3,431,431 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100.0% | | $ | 1,034,742,081 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $736,517,809 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 329,934,005 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (28,278,302 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 301,655,703 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Non-income producing security. | |
| |
| REITs | | | Real Estate Investment Trusts | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Banks | | | 17.1 | % |
IT Services | | | 5.1 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 5.0 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 4.3 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 3.9 | |
Machinery | | | 3.7 | |
Insurance | | | 3.6 | |
Media | | | 2.7 | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 2.4 | |
Building Products | | | 2.4 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 2.1 | |
Food Products | | | 2.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.0 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 42.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.5 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.3 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (0.3 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – 97.2% of Net Assets | |
| |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense – 4.7% | |
| 3,649 | | | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | | $ | 188,508 | |
| 3,327 | | | Hexcel Corp. | | | 147,386 | |
| 793 | | | TransDigm Group, Inc.(b) | | | 229,272 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 565,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Air Freight & Logistics – 1.0% | |
| 3,282 | | | XPO Logistics, Inc.(b) | | | 120,351 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Auto Components – 1.0% | |
| 1,189 | | | Drew Industries, Inc. | | | 116,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks – 4.5% | |
| 3,807 | | | Columbia Banking System, Inc. | | | 124,565 | |
| 2,259 | | | First Republic Bank | | | 174,192 | |
| 4,149 | | | Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 86,341 | |
| 4,147 | | | Western Alliance Bancorp(b) | | | 155,678 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 540,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Biotechnology – 2.2% | |
| 10,554 | | | Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | | | 167,597 | |
| 1,845 | | | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(b) | | | 93,431 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 261,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Markets – 4.9% | |
| 2,267 | | | CBOE Holdings, Inc. | | | 147,015 | |
| 1,074 | | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 177,844 | |
| 1,565 | | | MSCI, Inc. | | | 131,366 | |
| 2,815 | | | SEI Investments Co. | | | 128,392 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 584,617 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial Services & Supplies – 4.2% | |
| 4,363 | | | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | | | 172,688 | |
| 3,797 | | | KAR Auction Services, Inc. | | | 163,878 | |
| 4,878 | | | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. | | | 171,071 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 507,637 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Materials – 0.8% | |
| 5,686 | | | Headwaters, Inc.(b) | | | 96,207 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Consumer Services – 4.4% | |
| 2,692 | | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(b) | | | 180,068 | |
| 3,718 | | | Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(b) | | | 150,170 | |
| 8,723 | | | Nord Anglia Education, Inc.(b) | | | 189,987 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 520,225 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.4% | |
| 4,636 | | | Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 170,651 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Electrical Equipment – 3.8% | |
| 780 | | | Acuity Brands, Inc. | | $ | 206,388 | |
| 4,141 | | | Generac Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 150,319 | |
| 2,467 | | | Sensata Technologies Holding NV(b) | | | 95,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 452,377 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 4.1% | |
| 1,463 | | | Coherent, Inc.(b) | | | 161,720 | |
| 5,421 | | | National Instruments Corp. | | | 153,956 | |
| 6,069 | | | Trimble Navigation Ltd.(b) | | | 173,331 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 489,007 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy Equipment & Services – 0.8% | |
| 1,789 | | | Dril-Quip, Inc.(b) | | | 99,719 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing – 1.2% | |
| 1,158 | | | Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 139,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 7.6% | |
| 1,878 | | | Align Technology, Inc.(b) | | | 176,062 | |
| 2,314 | | | Cantel Medical Corp. | | | 180,446 | |
| 1,713 | | | DexCom, Inc.(b) | | | 150,162 | |
| 1,789 | | | STERIS PLC | | | 130,776 | |
| 1,747 | | | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 130,151 | |
| 5,907 | | | Wright Medical Group NV(b) | | | 144,899 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 912,496 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Providers & Services – 6.9% | |
| 2,329 | | | Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(b) | | | 115,402 | |
| 2,203 | | | MEDNAX, Inc.(b) | | | 145,949 | |
| 3,263 | | | Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.(b) | | | 159,104 | |
| 2,423 | | | VCA, Inc.(b) | | | 169,561 | |
| 2,025 | | | WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(b) | | | 237,107 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 827,123 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Technology – 2.4% | |
| 1,151 | | | athenahealth, Inc.(b) | | | 145,164 | |
| 5,179 | | | HealthStream, Inc.(b) | | | 142,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 288,104 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.7% | |
| 1,875 | | | Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. | | | 97,650 | |
| 469 | | | Panera Bread Co., Class A(b) | | | 91,324 | |
| 2,050 | | | Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | | 109,901 | |
| 2,001 | | | Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 78,099 | |
| 1,164 | | | Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 182,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 559,582 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Internet Software & Services – 4.4% | |
| 812 | | | CoStar Group, Inc.(b) | | $ | 175,822 | |
| 4,449 | | | GTT Communications, Inc.(b) | | | 104,685 | |
| 1,375 | | | j2 Global, Inc. | | | 91,589 | |
| 2,173 | | | SPS Commerce, Inc.(b) | | | 159,520 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 531,616 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | IT Services – 5.8% | |
| 2,360 | | | Black Knight Financial Services, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 96,524 | |
| 5,230 | | | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | | | 165,320 | |
| 1,972 | | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 133,682 | |
| 2,911 | | | ExlService Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 145,084 | |
| 1,748 | | | Gartner, Inc.(b) | | | 154,611 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 695,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Leisure Products – 1.0% | |
| 2,553 | | | Brunswick Corp. | | | 124,535 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.4% | |
| 2,189 | | | ICON PLC(b) | | | 169,363 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Machinery – 3.4% | |
| 1,331 | | | Middleby Corp. (The)(b) | | | 164,538 | |
| 3,190 | | | Sun Hydraulics Corp. | | | 102,941 | |
| 2,902 | | | Toro Co. (The) | | | 135,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 403,409 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.4% | |
| 1,524 | | | Diamondback Energy, Inc.(b) | | | 147,127 | |
| 4,121 | | | Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 138,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 285,222 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals – 1.7% | |
| 915 | | | Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(b) | | | 111,154 | |
| 5,572 | | | Nektar Therapeutics(b) | | | 95,727 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 206,881 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Professional Services – 1.3% | |
| 4,389 | | | TransUnion(b) | | | 151,420 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate Management & Development – 1.1% | |
| 2,792 | | | First Service Corp. | | | 130,331 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.8% | |
| 2,957 | | | Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 139,925 | |
| 3,555 | | | MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 150,519 | |
| 2,804 | | | Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(b) | | | 164,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 455,319 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 38
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund – continued
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
|
| Common Stocks – continued | |
| |
| | | | Software – 8.5% | |
| 2,733 | | | Blackbaud, Inc. | | $ | 181,307 | |
| 8,299 | | | Callidus Software, Inc.(b) | | | 152,287 | |
| 3,288 | | | Guidewire Software, Inc.(b) | | | 197,214 | |
| 2,163 | | | HubSpot, Inc.(b) | | | 124,632 | |
| 3,573 | | | Paylocity Holding Corp.(b) | | | 158,856 | |
| 1,014 | | | Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The)(b) | | | 207,251 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,021,547 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.8% | |
| 1,023 | | | Carter’s, Inc. | | | 88,705 | |
| 2,245 | | | Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 127,381 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 216,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $10,581,090) | | | 11,641,696 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| Principal Amount | | | | | | | |
|
| Short-Term Investments – 3.2% | |
$ | 377,396 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $377,397 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $360,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $388,350 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $377,396) | | | 377,396 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | Total Investments – 100.4% (Identified Cost $10,958,486)(a) | | | 12,019,092 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities—(0.4)% | | | (44,669 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100.0% | | $ | 11,974,423 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $10,969,667 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 1,342,238 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (292,813 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,049,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Non-income producing security. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
39 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund – continued
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Software | | | 8.5 | % |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 7.6 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 6.9 | |
IT Services | | | 5.8 | |
Capital Markets | | | 4.9 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 4.7 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 4.7 | |
Banks | | | 4.5 | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 4.4 | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | 4.4 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 4.2 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 4.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.8 | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 3.8 | |
Machinery | | | 3.4 | |
Health Care Technology | | | 2.4 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 2.4 | |
Biotechnology | | | 2.2 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 14.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.2 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.4 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (0.4 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 40
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Growth Fund | | | Small Cap Value Fund | | | Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | |
ASSETS | |
Investments at cost | | $ | 913,446,774 | | | $ | 739,094,679 | | | $ | 10,958,486 | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 212,512,498 | | | | 299,078,833 | | | | 1,060,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at value | | | 1,125,959,272 | | | | 1,038,173,512 | | | | 12,019,092 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 724,010 | | | | 797,729 | | | | — | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 11,619,181 | | | | 1,604,528 | | | | 165,957 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 147,145 | | | | 867,040 | | | | 2,710 | |
Prepaid expenses (Note 7) | | | 4,579 | | | | 4,305 | | | | 46 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 1,138,454,187 | | | | 1,041,447,114 | | | | 12,187,805 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 9,298,708 | | | | 5,151,716 | | | | 156,270 | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 377,481 | | | | 587,391 | | | | — | |
Management fees payable (Note 5) | | | 715,707 | | | | 627,098 | | | | 2,077 | |
Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 5) | | | 130,620 | | | | 188,569 | | | | 10,813 | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 5) | | | 41,030 | | | | 38,375 | | | | 420 | |
Payable to distributor (Note 5d) | | | 12,612 | | | | 9,121 | | | | 2 | |
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 92,065 | | | | 102,763 | | | | 43,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 10,668,223 | | | | 6,705,033 | | | | 213,382 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,127,785,964 | | | $ | 1,034,742,081 | | | $ | 11,974,423 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 926,304,494 | | | $ | 660,464,310 | | | $ | 12,045,001 | |
Accumulated net investment loss/Undistributed net investment income | | | (3,237,689 | ) | | | 1,498,395 | | | | (18,730 | ) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (7,793,339 | ) | | | 73,700,543 | | | | (1,112,454 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 212,512,498 | | | | 299,078,833 | | | | 1,060,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,127,785,964 | | | $ | 1,034,742,081 | | | $ | 11,974,423 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE: | |
Institutional Class: | |
Net assets | | $ | 812,383,250 | | | $ | 654,501,090 | | | $ | 11,974,423 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 36,871,468 | | | | 19,376,303 | | | | 1,230,336 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | 33.78 | | | $ | 9.73 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail Class: | |
Net assets | | $ | 118,669,524 | | | $ | 267,935,621 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 5,758,957 | | | | 8,039,271 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 20.61 | | | $ | 33.33 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Admin Class shares: | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 43,973,326 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | — | | | | 1,360,994 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 32.31 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N shares: | |
Net assets | | $ | 196,733,190 | | | $ | 68,332,044 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 8,897,292 | | | | 2,021,274 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 22.11 | | | $ | 33.81 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Growth Fund | | | Small Cap Value Fund | | | Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | |
Dividends | | $ | 5,917,987 | | | $ | 14,895,029 | | | $ | 67,845 | |
Interest | | | 13,581 | | | | 3,844 | | | | 116 | |
Less net foreign taxes withheld | | | — | | | | (45,206 | ) | | | (462 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 5,931,568 | | | | 14,853,667 | | | | 67,499 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees (Note 5) | | | 8,333,969 | | | | 7,820,966 | | | | 80,170 | |
Service and distribution fees (Note 5) | | | 345,619 | | | | 911,866 | | | | — | |
Administrative fees (Note 5) | | | 489,740 | | | | 459,609 | | | | 4,714 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | 47,185 | | | | 49,153 | | | | 18,656 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses (Notes 5 and 6) | | | 1,133,186 | | | | 1,019,882 | | | | 1,559 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 41,061 | | | | 41,937 | | | | 42,280 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 40,491 | | | | 29,392 | | | | 6,353 | |
Legal fees | | | 18,635 | | | | 17,055 | | | | 183 | |
Registration fees | | | 97,416 | | | | 84,402 | | | | 18,777 | |
Shareholder reporting expenses | | | 71,115 | | | | 76,323 | | | | 1,215 | |
Miscellaneous expenses (Note 7) | | | 36,182 | | | | 35,811 | | | | 12,910 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 10,654,599 | | | | 10,546,396 | | | | 186,817 | |
Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 5) | | | — | | | | (283,441 | ) | | | (95,958 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 10,654,599 | | | | 10,262,955 | | | | 90,859 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (4,723,031 | ) | | | 4,590,712 | | | | (23,360 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (7,969,145 | ) | | | 95,614,322 | | | | (943,201 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 88,312,376 | | | | 60,726,807 | | | | 1,835,053 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 80,343,231 | | | | 156,341,129 | | | | 891,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 75,620,200 | | | $ | 160,931,841 | | | $ | 868,492 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Growth Fund | | | Small Cap Value Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (4,723,031 | ) | | $ | (6,768,383 | ) | | $ | 4,590,712 | | | $ | 7,744,624 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (7,969,145 | ) | | | 96,389,671 | | | | 95,614,322 | | | | 106,149,654 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 88,312,376 | | | | (39,045,091 | ) | | | 60,726,807 | | | | (93,246,609 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 75,620,200 | | | | 50,576,197 | | | | 160,931,841 | | | | 20,647,669 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,437,216 | ) | | | (4,236,276 | ) |
Retail Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,004,613 | ) | | | (1,054,845 | ) |
Admin Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | (29,796 | ) | | | (1,677 | ) |
Class N | | | — | | | | — | | | | (305,471 | ) | | | (44,634 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | (60,491,317 | ) | | | (121,284,863 | ) | | | (64,722,294 | ) | | | (93,076,570 | ) |
Retail Class | | | (11,886,045 | ) | | | (25,100,168 | ) | | | (27,186,960 | ) | | | (45,284,938 | ) |
Admin Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,490,438 | ) | | | (7,970,136 | ) |
Class N | | | (13,284,984 | ) | | | (2,724,416 | ) | | | (3,940,507 | ) | | | (870,050 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (85,662,346 | ) | | | (149,109,447 | ) | | | (106,117,295 | ) | | | (152,539,126 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10) | | | 11,449,327 | | | | 182,307,468 | | | | (76,857,263 | ) | | | 34,718,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,407,181 | | | | 83,774,218 | | | | (22,042,717 | ) | | | (97,172,462 | ) |
NET ASSETS | |
Beginning of the year | | | 1,126,378,783 | | | | 1,042,604,565 | | | | 1,056,784,798 | | | | 1,153,957,260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of the year | | $ | 1,127,785,964 | | | $ | 1,126,378,783 | | | $ | 1,034,742,081 | | | $ | 1,056,784,798 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACCUMULATED NET INVESTMENT LOSS/UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | (3,237,689 | ) | | $ | (5,262,820 | ) | | $ | 1,498,395 | | | $ | 3,993,205 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets – continued
| | | | | | | | |
| | Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2015(a) | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (23,360 | ) | | $ | (13,202 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (943,201 | ) | | | (169,253 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 1,835,053 | | | | (774,447 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 868,492 | | | | (956,902 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10) | | | 1,863,761 | | | | 10,199,072 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 2,732,253 | | | | 9,242,170 | |
|
NET ASSETS | |
Beginning of the year | | | 9,242,170 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of the year | | $ | 11,974,423 | | | $ | 9,242,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ACCUMULATED NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | $ | (18,730 | ) | | $ | (1,922 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | From commencement of operations on June 30, 2015 through September 30, 2015. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Growth Fund—Institutional Class | | | | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 22.22 | | | $ | 24.27 | | | $ | 26.35 | | | $ | 19.17 | | | $ | 15.06 | | | | | |
| | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(a) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.16 | )(b) | | | (0.15 | )(c) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.63 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 7.33 | | | | 4.25 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.49 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 7.18 | | | | 4.11 | | | | | |
| | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | 22.22 | | | $ | 24.27 | | | $ | 26.35 | | | $ | 19.17 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total return | | | 6.92 | % | | | 5.78 | % | | | (1.31 | )%(b) | | | 37.45 | %(c) | | | 27.29 | % | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 812,383 | | | $ | 800,883 | | | $ | 852,131 | | | $ | 914,000 | | | $ | 599,469 | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | | |
Gross expenses | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (0.41 | )% | | | (0.57 | )% | | | (0.63 | )%(b) | | | (0.70 | )%(c) | | | (0.79 | )% | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 56 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 77 | % | | | | |
(a) | Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.17), total return would have been (1.35)% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.66)%. |
(c) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.16), total return would have been 37.40% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.75)%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights – continued
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Growth Fund—Retail Class | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 20.93 | | | $ | 23.10 | | | $ | 25.23 | | | $ | 18.41 | | | $ | 14.52 | | | | | |
| | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(a) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.22 | )(b) | | | (0.20 | )(c) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.56 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 7.02 | | | | 4.08 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 6.82 | | | | 3.89 | | | | | |
| | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 20.61 | | | $ | 20.93 | | | $ | 23.10 | | | $ | 25.23 | | | $ | 18.41 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total return | | | 6.61 | % | | | 5.58 | % | | | (1.58 | )%(b) | | | 37.05 | %(c) | | | 26.79 | %(d) | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 118,670 | | | $ | 162,906 | | | $ | 175,393 | | | $ | 211,724 | | | $ | 229,822 | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.25 | %(e) | | | 1.25 | %(f) | | | | |
Gross expenses | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.25 | %(e) | | | 1.28 | % | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (0.66 | )% | | | (0.82 | )% | | | (0.90 | )%(b) | | | (0.99 | )%(c) | | | (1.09 | )% | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 56 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 77 | % | | | | |
(a) | Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.23), total return would have been (1.58)% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.93)%. |
(c) | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.21), total return would have been 36.99% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (1.05)%. |
(d) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(e) | Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%. |
(f) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights – continued
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Growth Fund—Class N | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2013* | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 22.27 | | | $ | 24.29 | | | $ | 26.36 | | | $ | 20.22 | | | | | |
| | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(a) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | )(b) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.64 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 6.25 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.52 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 6.14 | | | | | |
| | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 22.11 | | | $ | 22.27 | | | $ | 24.29 | | | $ | 26.36 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total return | | | 7.05 | % | | | 5.92 | % | | | (1.27 | )%(b) | | | 30.37 | %(c) | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 196,733 | | | $ | 162,591 | | | $ | 15,080 | | | $ | 7,580 | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | %(d) | | | | |
Gross expenses | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | %(d) | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.53 | )%(b) | | | (0.63 | )%(d) | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 56 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 56 | % | | | | |
* | From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013. |
(a) | Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.14), total return would have been (1.31)% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.56)%. |
(c) | Periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(d) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights – continued
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Value Fund—Institutional Class | | | | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 32.19 | | | $ | 36.40 | | | $ | 37.42 | | | $ | 29.14 | | | $ | 22.36 | | | | | |
| | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.21 | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 4.82 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 8.41 | | | | 6.62 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.99 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 2.38 | | | | 8.61 | | | | 6.83 | | | | | |
| | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (3.18 | ) | | | (4.75 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (3.40 | ) | | | (4.97 | ) | | | (3.40 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 33.78 | | | $ | 32.19 | | | $ | 36.40 | | | $ | 37.42 | | | $ | 29.14 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total return | | | 16.75 | %(b) | | | 1.20 | %(b) | | | 6.17 | %(b) | | | 29.82 | %(b) | | | 30.59 | % | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 654,501 | | | $ | 666,107 | | | $ | 730,901 | | | $ | 733,512 | | | $ | 572,776 | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 0.90 | %(c) | | | 0.90 | %(c) | | | 0.90 | %(c) | | | 0.90 | %(c) | | | 0.90 | %(d) | | | | |
Gross expenses | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.90 | %(d) | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 22 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 19 | % | | | | |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(c) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(d) | Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights – continued
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Value Fund—Retail Class | | | | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 31.78 | | | $ | 35.98 | | | $ | 37.03 | | | $ | 28.84 | | | $ | 22.14 | | | | | |
| | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.13 | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 4.77 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 8.32 | | | | 6.57 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.85 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 8.44 | | | | 6.70 | | | | | |
| | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (3.18 | ) | | | (4.75 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (3.30 | ) | | | (4.86 | ) | | | (3.31 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 33.33 | | | $ | 31.78 | | | $ | 35.98 | | | $ | 37.03 | | | $ | 28.84 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 16.47 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 5.90 | % | | | 29.48 | % | | | 30.26 | % | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 267,936 | | | $ | 306,360 | | | $ | 358,698 | | | $ | 403,475 | | | $ | 343,480 | | | | | |
Net expenses(c) | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | | |
Gross expenses | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.27 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.28 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 22 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 19 | % | | | | |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(c) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights – continued
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Value Fund—Admin Class | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 30.88 | | | $ | 35.06 | | | $ | 36.24 | | | $ | 28.22 | | | $ | 21.72 | | | | | |
| | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.06 | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 4.62 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 8.15 | | | | 6.44 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.63 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 8.19 | | | | 6.50 | | | | | |
| | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (3.18 | ) | | | (4.75 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (3.20 | ) | | | (4.75 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 32.31 | | | $ | 30.88 | | | $ | 35.06 | | | $ | 36.24 | | | $ | 28.22 | | | | | |
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Total return(c) | | | 16.19 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 5.63 | % | | | 29.17 | % | | | 29.93 | % | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 43,973 | | | $ | 45,762 | | | $ | 61,791 | | | $ | 74,892 | | | $ | 67,853 | | | | | |
Net expenses(d) | | | 1.39 | %(e) | | | 1.38 | %(f) | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | | |
Gross expenses | | | 1.42 | %(e) | | | 1.40 | %(f) | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.28 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 22 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 19 | % | | | | |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
(c) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(d) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(e) | Includes refund of prior year service fee of 0.01%. See Note 5b of Notes to Financial Statements. |
(f) | Includes refund of prior year service fee of 0.02%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
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| | Small Cap Value Fund—Class N | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2013* | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 32.22 | | | $ | 36.44 | | | $ | 37.44 | | | $ | 32.08 | | | | | |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.06 | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 4.83 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 5.30 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 5.02 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 5.36 | | | | | |
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (3.18 | ) | | | (4.75 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (3.43 | ) | | | (4.99 | ) | | | (3.41 | ) | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 33.81 | | | $ | 32.22 | | | $ | 36.44 | | | $ | 37.44 | | | | | |
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Total return | | | 16.84 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 6.25 | %(b) | | | 16.71 | %(b)(c) | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 68,332 | | | $ | 38,555 | | | $ | 2,568 | | | $ | 1 | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | %(d) | | | 0.85 | %(e) | | | 0.85 | %(e)(f) | | | | |
Gross expenses | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | %(d) | | | 0.89 | % | | | 14.45 | %(f) | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.27 | %(f) | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 22 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 22 | % | | | | |
* | From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013. |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(c) | Periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(d) | Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(f) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund— Institutional Class | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2015* | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 9.05 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | | | |
| | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(a) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.70 | | | | (0.94 | ) | | | | |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.68 | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | | |
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 9.05 | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 7.51 | % | | | (9.50 | )%(c) | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 11,974 | | | $ | 9,242 | | | | | |
Net expenses(d) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %(e) | | | | |
Gross expenses | | | 1.75 | % | | | 2.65 | %(e) | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (0.22 | )% | | | (0.53 | )%(e) | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 53 | % | | | 14 | % | | | | |
* | From commencement of operations on June 30, 2015 through September 30, 2015. |
(a) | Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(c) | Periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(d) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(e) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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1. Organization. Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trusts” and each a “Trust”) are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Each Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Each Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trusts are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:
Loomis Sayles Funds I:
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund (the “Small Cap Value Fund”)
Loomis Sayles Funds II:
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Small Cap Growth Fund”)
Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund”)
Each Fund is a diversified investment company.
Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund were closed to new investors effective September 14, 2012 and September 15, 2008, respectively. Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund continue to offer Institutional Class, Retail Class and Class N shares to existing investors and Small Cap Value Fund continues to offer Admin Class shares to existing investors.
Each share class is sold without a sales charge. Retail Class and Admin Class shares pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Class N shares are offered with no initial minimum investment to certain retirement plans held in an omnibus fashion and fund of funds that are distributed by NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”) and with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000 to other categories of investors. Institutional Class shares are intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 for Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund and $1,000,000 for Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Fund’s prospectus. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.
Most expenses can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (such as the Rule 12b-1 fees applicable to Retail Class and Admin Class), and transfer agent fees for Small Cap Value Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund are borne collectively for Institutional Class, Retail Class and Admin Class, and individually for Class N. In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of
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each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.
2. Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to year-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.
a. Valuation. Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:
Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.
Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to
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procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Funds may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine a Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by a Fund.
b. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium, if applicable. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments or as a realized gain, respectively. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains and return of capital included in distributions received from the Funds’ investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are reported to the Funds after the end of the fiscal year; accordingly, the Funds estimate these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported to the Funds after the end of the fiscal year. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distribution information available. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.
c. Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.
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Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statements of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities.
The Funds may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.
d. Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. The Trusts treat each Fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of September 30, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years, where applicable, remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.
A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments
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are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.
e. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as capital gain and return of capital distributions received, distribution re-designations, redemptions-in-kind and net operating losses. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts reported on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to return of capital distributions received, deferred Trustees’ fees and wash sales. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Funds’ fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.
The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2016 Distributions Paid From: | | | 2015 Distributions Paid From: | |
Fund | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | 85,662,346 | | | $ | 85,662,346 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 149,109,447 | | | $ | 149,109,447 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 7,118,205 | | | | 98,999,090 | | | | 106,117,295 | | | | 10,451,269 | | | | 142,087,857 | | | | 152,539,126 | |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.
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As of September 30, 2016, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Growth Fund | | | Small Cap Value Fund | | | Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,686,964 | | | $ | — | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | — | | | | 71,123,673 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total undistributed earnings | | | — | | | | 72,810,637 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital loss carryforward: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term: | |
No expiration date | | | (7,329,238 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,072,253 | ) |
Long-term: | |
No expiration date | | | — | | | | — | | | | (29,020 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capital loss carryforward | | | (7,329,238 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,101,273 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Late-year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals* | | | (3,107,069 | ) | | | — | | | | (7,917 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 212,048,397 | | | | 301,655,703 | | | | 1,049,425 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total accumulated earnings (losses) | | $ | 201,612,090 | | | $ | 374,466,340 | | | $ | (59,765 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* Under current tax law, capital losses, foreign currency losses, and losses on passive foreign investment companies and contingent payment debt instruments after October 31 or December 31, as applicable, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year.
f. Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which each Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, each Fund, as applicable, had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.
g. Securities Lending. The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt;
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at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, none of the Funds had loaned securities under this agreement.
h. Indemnifications. Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, their officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
3. Fair Value Measurements. In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| • | | Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2—prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and |
| • | | Level 3—prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
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The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of September 30, 2016, at value:
Small Cap Growth Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks(a) | | $ | 1,091,709,628 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,091,709,628 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 34,249,644 | | | | — | | | | 34,249,644 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,091,709,628 | | | $ | 34,249,644 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,125,959,272 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Small Cap Value Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks(a) | | $ | 1,015,776,854 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,015,776,854 | |
Closed-End Investment Companies | | | 6,264,815 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,264,815 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 16,131,843 | | | | — | | | | 16,131,843 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,022,041,669 | | | $ | 16,131,843 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,038,173,512 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks(a) | | $ | 11,641,696 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,641,696 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 377,396 | | | | — | | | | 377,396 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 11,641,696 | | | $ | 377,396 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,019,092 | |
| | | | |
(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3
4. Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the year ended September 30, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | 610,941,721 | | | $ | 689,757,477 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 223,175,132 | | | | 344,150,766 | |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | 7,418,989 | | | | 5,506,452 | |
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5. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
a. Management Fees. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:
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Fund | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | 0.75% |
Small Cap Value Fund | | 0.75% |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | 0.75% |
Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2017, may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Funds’ Board of Trustees and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings. Waivers/reimbursements that exceed management fees payable are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivable from investment adviser.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:
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| | Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets |
Fund | | Institutional Class | | Retail Class | | Admin Class | | Class N |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | 1.00% | | 1.25% | | — | | 0.95% |
Small Cap Value Fund | | 0.90% | | 1.15% | | 1.40% | | 0.85% |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | 0.85% | | — | | — | | — |
Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.
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For the year ended September 30, 2016, the management fees for each Fund were as follows:
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Fund | | Gross Management Fees | | | Waivers of Management Fees1 | | | Net Management Fees | | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets |
| | | | Gross | | Net |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | 8,333,969 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,333,969 | | | 0.75% | | 0.75% |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 7,820,966 | | | | — | | | | 7,820,966 | | | 0.75% | | 0.75% |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | 80,170 | | | | 80,170 | | | | — | | | 0.75% | | — |
For the year ended September 30, 2016, class-specific expenses have been reimbursed as follows:
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| | Reimbursement1 | |
Fund | | Institutional Class | | | Retail Class | | | Admin Class | | | Class N | | | Total | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | $ | 192,869 | | | $ | 77,883 | | | $ | 12,689 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 283,441 | |
In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed expenses of Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund in the amount of $15,788 for the year ended September 30, 20161.
1 Waivers/expense reimbursements are subject to possible recovery until September 30, 2017.
Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trusts. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.
b. Service and Distribution Fees. NGAM Distribution, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trusts. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trusts.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund have adopted a Distribution Plan relating to each Fund’s Retail Class shares (the “Retail Class Plans”) and Small Cap Value Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).
Under the Retail Class Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Retail Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Retail Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Retail Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
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Under the Admin Class Plan, Small Cap Value Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
In addition, the Admin Class shares of Small Cap Value Fund may pay NGAM Distribution an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:
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| | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | |
Fund | | Admin Class | | | Retail Class | | | Admin Class | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | 345,619 | | | $ | — | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 109,390 | | | | 690,696 | | | | 111,780 | |
For the year ended September 30, 2016, NGAM Distribution refunded Small Cap Value Fund $2,389 of prior year Admin Class service fees paid to NGAM Distribution in excess of amounts subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries. Service and distribution fees on the Statements of Operations have been reduced by this amount.
c. Administrative Fees. NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of $90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.
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For the year ended September 30, 2016, the administrative fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Administrative Fees | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | 489,740 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 459,609 | |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | 4,714 | |
d. Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | 1,109,571 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 982,142 | |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | 143 | |
As of September 30, 2016, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor):
| | | | |
Fund | | Reimbursements of Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | 12,612 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 9,121 | |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | 2 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Institutional Class, Retail Class and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.
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e. Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Trusts do not pay any compensation directly to their officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.
Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.
A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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f. Affiliated Ownership. As of September 30, 2016, Loomis Sayles Funded Pension Plan and Trust (“Pension Plan”), Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (“Retirement Plan”), and Natixis US held shares of the Funds representing the following percentages of the Fund’s net assets:
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Fund | | Pension Plan | | Retirement Plan | | Natixis US | | Total Affiliated Ownership |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | 0.94% | | 1.32% | | — | | 2.26% |
Small Cap Value Fund | | 1.72% | | 2.59% | | — | | 4.31% |
Small/Mid Cap Growth | | — | | 8.91% | | 81.26% | | 90.17% |
Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds.
6. Class-Specific Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses. For the year ended September 30, 2016, the Funds incurred the following class-specific transfer agent fees and expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees, where applicable):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses | |
Fund | | Institutional Class | | | Retail Class | | | Admin Class | | | Class N | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | 963,724 | | | $ | 168,639 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 823 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 690,093 | | | | 283,417 | | | | 45,896 | | | | 476 | |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | 1,559 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Institutional Class, Retail Class and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes. Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class N are allocated to Class N.
7. Line of Credit. Effective April 14, 2016, the Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time) subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds at a rate equal to the greater of the eurodollar or the federal funds rate plus 1.00%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable on the last business day of each month, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement, which are being amortized over a period of 364 days and are reflected as miscellaneous expenses on the Statements of Operations. The unamortized balance is reflected as prepaid expenses on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Prior to April 14, 2016 each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participated in a $150,000,000 committed
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unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank. Any one Fund was able to borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest was charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, was accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, none of the Funds had borrowings under these agreements.
8. Brokerage Commission Recapture. Each Fund has entered into agreements with certain brokers whereby the brokers will rebate a portion of brokerage commissions. All amounts rebated by the brokers are returned to the Funds under such agreements and are included in realized gains on investments in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended September 30, 2016, amounts rebated under these agreements were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Rebates | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | $ | 75,395 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | | | 49,751 | |
Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | 629 | |
9. Concentration of Ownership. From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Funds. As of September 30, 2016, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Funds had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings were as follows:
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Fund | | Number of 5% Non-Affiliated Account Holders | | Percentage of Non-Affiliated Ownership | | Percentage of Affiliated Ownership (Note 5) | | Total Percentage of Ownership |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | 2 | | 31.74% | | — | | 31.74% |
Small Cap Value Fund | | 2 | | 19.29% | | — | | 19.29% |
Small/Mid Cap Growth | | — | | — | | 90.17% | | 90.17% |
Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM Advisors understands that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts or investment models where a shareholder account may be invested for a non-discretionary customer are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Funds do not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying the omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.
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10. Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Growth Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Institutional Class | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 7,447,055 | | | $ | 155,701,856 | | | | 7,265,268 | | | $ | 175,813,770 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,716,857 | | | | 58,412,420 | | | | 5,134,319 | | | | 117,062,465 | |
Redeemed | | | (9,612,542 | ) | | | (201,629,117 | ) | | | (11,470,816 | ) | | | (274,541,353 | ) |
Subscription in-kind (Note 11) | | | 277,161 | | | | 5,698,438 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 828,531 | | | $ | 18,183,597 | | | | 928,771 | | | $ | 18,334,882 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail Class | | | | | | �� | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 935,456 | | | $ | 18,282,313 | | | | 1,423,680 | | | $ | 32,677,891 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 588,964 | | | | 11,867,620 | | | | 1,163,810 | | | | 25,045,197 | |
Redeemed | | | (3,547,121 | ) | | | (71,211,754 | ) | | | (2,397,388 | ) | | | (53,969,398 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (2,022,701 | ) | | $ | (41,061,821 | ) | | | 190,102 | | | $ | 3,753,690 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 3,494,879 | | | $ | 74,656,476 | | | | 6,907,906 | | | $ | 165,784,056 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 616,186 | | | | 13,284,984 | | | | 119,335 | | | | 2,724,416 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,515,389 | ) | | | (53,613,909 | ) | | | (346,462 | ) | | | (8,289,576 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 1,595,676 | | | $ | 34,327,551 | | | | 6,680,779 | | | $ | 160,218,896 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 401,506 | | | $ | 11,449,327 | | | | 7,799,652 | | | $ | 182,307,468 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Small Cap Value Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Institutional Class | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 3,109,829 | | | $ | 98,123,134 | | | | 3,379,231 | | | $ | 118,476,722 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,210,358 | | | | 66,708,596 | | | | 2,730,775 | | | | 93,993,275 | |
Redeemed | | | (5,042,901 | ) | | | (158,011,519 | ) | | | (5,495,573 | ) | | | (195,820,490 | ) |
Redeemed in-kind (Note 11) | | | (1,595,784 | ) | | | (52,325,759 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (1,318,498 | ) | | $ | (45,505,548 | ) | | | 614,433 | | | $ | 16,649,507 | |
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10. Capital Shares – continued.
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| | Small Cap Value Fund – continued | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Retail Class | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 609,197 | | | $ | 18,890,158 | | | | 931,124 | | | $ | 32,655,794 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 943,438 | | | | 28,142,755 | | | | 1,357,910 | | | | 46,236,825 | |
Redeemed | | | (3,153,621 | ) | | | (100,205,101 | ) | | | (2,618,373 | ) | | | (91,431,051 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (1,600,986 | ) | | $ | (53,172,188 | ) | | | (329,339 | ) | | $ | (12,538,432 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Admin Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 341,303 | | | $ | 10,091,067 | | | | 314,600 | | | $ | 10,633,628 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 111,997 | | | | 3,244,570 | | | | 179,802 | | | | 5,960,432 | |
Redeemed | | | (574,173 | ) | | | (17,370,719 | ) | | | (774,906 | ) | | | (26,217,314 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (120,873 | ) | | $ | (4,035,082 | ) | | | (280,504 | ) | | $ | (9,623,254 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 945,571 | | | $ | 29,754,154 | | | | 1,179,383 | | | $ | 42,095,614 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 140,642 | | | | 4,245,978 | | | | 26,566 | | | | 914,684 | |
Redeemed | | | (261,689 | ) | | | (8,144,577 | ) | | | (79,684 | ) | | | (2,779,124 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 824,524 | | | $ | 25,855,555 | | | | 1,126,265 | | | $ | 40,231,174 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (2,215,833 | ) | | $ | (76,857,263 | ) | | | 1,130,855 | | | $ | 34,718,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2015(a) | |
Institutional Class | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 214,933 | | | $ | 1,914,485 | | | | 1,020,804 | | | $ | 10,199,072 | |
Redeemed | | | (5,401 | ) | | | (50,724 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 209,532 | | | $ | 1,863,761 | | | | 1,020,804 | | | $ | 10,199,072 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 209,532 | | | $ | 1,863,761 | | | | 1,020,804 | | | $ | 10,199,072 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) From commencement of operations on June 30, 2015 through September 30, 2015.
11. Redemption/Subscription In-Kind. In certain circumstances, a Fund may distribute portfolio securities rather than cash as payment for redemption of Fund shares (redemption in-kind). For financial reporting purposes, the Fund will recognize a gain on in-kind redemptions to the extent the value of the distributed securities on the date of
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redemption exceeds the cost of those securities; the Fund will recognize a loss if the cost exceeds value. Gains and losses realized on redemptions in-kind are not recognized for tax purposes, and are re-classified from realized gain (loss) to paid-in-capital. Small Cap Value Fund realized a gain of $16,627,849 on redemptions in-kind during the the year ended September 30, 2016. This amount is included in realized gain (loss) on the Statements of Operations. A Fund may also receive securities in lieu of cash as payment for Fund shares. During the year ended September 30, 2016, Small Cap Growth Fund received equity securities valued at $5,698,438 as payment for Fund shares.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust I and Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II and Shareholders of Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund, Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund and Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios 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 the Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund, a series of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II, Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund, a series of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust I, and Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, a series of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II (collectively, the “Funds”) at September 30, 2016, and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their 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 Funds’ 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 September 30, 2016 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
November 21, 2016
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Corporate Dividends Received Deduction. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, a percentage of dividends distributed by the Fund listed below qualifies for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders. This percentage is as follows:
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Fund | | Qualifying Percentage | |
Small Cap Value | | | 100.00% | |
Capital Gains Distributions. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Section 852(b), the following Funds paid distributions, which have been designated as capital gains distributions for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, unless subsequently determined to be different.
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Fund | | Amount | |
Small Cap Growth | | $ | 85,662,346 | |
Small Cap Value | | | 98,999,090 | |
Qualified Dividend Income. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, the Fund below will designate up to the maximum amount allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code as qualified dividend income eligible for reduced tax rates. These lower rates range from 0% to 20% depending on an individual’s tax bracket. If the Fund pays a distribution during calendar year 2016, complete information will be reported in conjunction with Form 1099-DIV.
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Trustee and Officer Information
The tables below provide certain information regarding the trustees and officers of Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trusts”). Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all persons below is 399 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. The Funds’ Statement(s) of Additional Information include additional information about the trustees of the Trusts and are available by calling 800-633-3330.
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust(s), Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES | | | | | | |
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Kenneth A. Drucker
(1945) | | Trustee since 2008 Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Governance Committee Member | | Retired | | 44
None | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at investment companies); executive experience (including as treasurer of an aerospace, automotive, and metal manufacturing corporation) |
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Edmond J. English (1953) | | Trustee since 2013 Audit Committee Member | | Chief Executive Officer of Bob’s Discount Furniture (retail) | | 44
Director, Burlington Stores, Inc. (retail); Formerly, Director, BJ’s Wholesale Club (retail) | | Experience on the Board and significant experience on the boards of other business organizations (including retail companies and a bank); executive experience (including at a retail company) |
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Richard A. Goglia
(1951) | | Trustee since 2015 Audit Committee Member | | Retired; formerly Vice President and Treasurer of Raytheon Company (defense) | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board and executive experience (including his role as vice president and treasurer of a defense company and experience at a financial services company) |
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Trustee and Officer Information – continued
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust(s), Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES – continued | | | | |
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Wendell J. Knox
(1948) | | Trustee since 2009 Contract Review Committee Member and Governance Committee Member | | Director of Abt Associates Inc. (research and consulting) | | 44
Director, Eastern Bank (bank); Director, The Hanover Insurance Group (property and casualty insurance) | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at a bank and at a property and casualty insurance firm); executive experience (including roles as president and chief executive officer of a research and consulting company) |
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Martin T. Meehan (1956) | | Trustee since 2012 Contract Review Committee Member | | President, University of Massachusetts; formerly, Chancellor and faculty member, University of Massachusetts Lowell | | 44
None | | Experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations; experience as President of the University of Massachusetts; government experience (including as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives); academic experience |
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Trustee and Officer Information – continued
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust(s), Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES – continued | | | | |
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Sandra O. Moose
(1942) | | Chairperson of the Board of Trustees since November 2005 Trustee since 2003 Ex Officio member of the Audit Committee, the Contract Review Committee and the Governance Committee | | President, Strategic Advisory Services (management consulting) | | 44
Formerly, Director, AES Corporation (international power company); formerly, Director, Verizon Communications (telecommunications company) | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at a telecommunications company, an international power company and a specialty chemicals corporation); executive experience (including at a management consulting company) |
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James P. Palermo
(1955) | | Trustee since 2016 Contract Review Committee Member | | Founding Partner, Breton Capital Management, LLC (private equity); formerly, Chief Executive Officer of Global Client Management of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | | 44
None | | Experience on the Board; financial services industry and executive experience (including roles as chief executive officer of client management and asset servicing for a banking and financial services company) |
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Erik R. Sirri
(1958) | | Trustee since 2009 Audit Committee Member | | Professor of Finance at Babson College | | 44
None | | Significant experience on the Board; experience as Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission; academic experience; training as an economist |
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Trustee and Officer Information – continued
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust(s), Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES – continued | | | | |
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Peter J. Smail
(1952) | | Trustee since 2009 Chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and Governance Committee Member | | Retired | | 44
None | | Significant experience on the Board; mutual fund industry and executive experience (including roles as president and chief executive officer for an investment adviser) |
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Cynthia L. Walker
(1956) | | Trustee since 2005 Chairperson of the Governance Committee and Contract Review Committee Member | | Deputy Dean for Finance and Administration, Yale University School of Medicine | | 44
None | | Significant experience on the Board; executive experience in a variety of academic organizations (including roles as dean for finance and administration) |
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INTERESTED TRUSTEES | | | | |
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Kevin P. Charleston3 (1965) One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 | | Trustee since 2015 President and Chief Executive Officer of Loomis Sayles Funds I since 2015 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director; formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | 44
None | | Experience on the Board; continuing service as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
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David L. Giunta4 (1965) | | Trustee since 2011 President since 2008 and Chief Executive Officer since 2015 of Loomis Sayles Funds II and Executive Vice President of Loomis Sayles Funds I since 2008 | | President and Chief Executive Officer, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. | | 44
None | | Significant experience on the Board; continuing experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of NGAM Advisors, L.P. |
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Trustee and Officer Information – continued
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust(s), Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INTERESTED TRUSTEES – continued | | | | |
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John T. Hailer5
(1960) | | Trustee since 2003 | | President and Chief Executive Officer –U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. | | 44
None | | Significant experience on the Board; continuing experience as President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. |
1 | Each trustee serves until retirement, resignation or removal from the Board. The current retirement age is 75. The position of Chairperson of the Board is appointed for a three-year term. Ms. Moose was appointed to serve an additional three-year term as the Chairperson of the Board on December 13, 2013. |
2 | The trustees of the Trusts serve as trustees of a fund complex that includes all series of the Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV and Gateway Trust (collectively, the “Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (collectively, the “Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”) and Natixis ETF Trust (collectively, the “Fund Complex”). |
3 | Mr. Charleston is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
4 | Mr. Giunta is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer of NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
5 | Mr. Hailer is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. |
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Trustee and Officer Information – continued
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust(s) | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years2 |
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST | | | | |
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Daniel J. Fuss
(1933) One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 | | Executive Vice President | | Since June 2003 | | Vice Chairman and Director, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
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Russell L. Kane
(1969) | | Secretary, Clerk and Chief Legal Officer | | Since July 2016 | | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P.; formerly, Chief Compliance Officer for Mutual Funds, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
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Michael C. Kardok
(1959) | | Treasurer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | | Since October 2004 | | Senior Vice President, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
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Rosa Licea-Mailloux
(1976) | | Chief Compliance Officer, Assistant Secretary and Anti-Money Laundering Officer | | Since July 2016 | | Mutual Funds Chief Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P.; formerly, Associate General Counsel, NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
1 | Each officer of the Trust serves for an indefinite term in accordance with the Trust’s current by-laws until the date his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until he or she sooner dies, retires, is removed or becomes disqualified. |
2 | Each person listed above, except as noted, holds the same position(s) with the Fund Complex. Mr. Fuss is not an officer of the Natixis Funds Trusts or the Natixis ETF Trust. Previous positions during the past five years with NGAM Distribution, L.P., NGAM Advisors, L.P. or Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. are omitted, if not materially different from a trustee’s or officer’s current position with such entity. |
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ANNUAL REPORT
September 30, 2016
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Loomis Sayles High Income Fund
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government
and Agency Fund
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Portfolio Review page 1
Portfolio of Investments page 20
Financial Statements page 59
Notes to Financial Statements page 73
LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Matthew J. Eagan, CFA® | | Class A NEFHX |
Elaine M. Stokes | | Class C NEHCX |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | Class Y NEHYX |
Investment Goal
The Fund seeks high current income plus the opportunity for capital appreciation to produce a high total return
Market Conditions
In the beginning of the period, the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates for the first time since June 2006. This led to modest losses within investment-grade markets and added to an already challenging environment for high yield. After oil prices bottomed in mid-February, capital returned to markets and riskier assets rebounded strongly. Volatility spiked temporarily in June following the U.K. referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU), but conditions were generally calm for the remainder of the period. Fixed-income markets finished the period on a positive note and added to full-year gains.
After declining through mid-February, U.S. high yield became a sought-after asset. The sector rewarded investors by producing strong and steady gains with minimal volatility. Spreads (the difference in yield between non-Treasury and Treasury securities of similar maturity) are trading inside the long-term average, but remain above the lows of 2014. Lower-quality credits and cyclical sectors outperformed during the period as the search for yield presses onward.
Investment-grade corporate bonds also performed well during the one-year period, bouncing back from the lows experienced during the fourth quarter of 2015. The sector’s longer duration (price sensitivity to interest rate changes) was a positive tailwind as longer-maturity yields declined. Overall returns were positive across all sectors, with cyclical sectors and energy performing well during the second half of the period.
For roughly the first half of the period, the U.S. dollar continued to strengthen against most major global currencies. But the Fed struck a more dovish tone early in 2016, and this contributed to a pause in the dollar bull market. A more stable dollar supported currencies —particularly those in the emerging markets — that suffered during the dollar’s ascent. The recovery in oil prices also helped ease the strain on commodity-related currencies.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles High Income Fund returned 10.66%. The fund underperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index, which returned 12.73%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
High yield industrial securities were top contributors to the fund’s relative performance due to industry and security selection. In particular, basic industry and energy holdings
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performed well. High yield utilities also aided relative return and outperformed duration-matched Treasuries (Treasuries with similar duration, or price sensitivity to interest rate changes). In addition, out-of-benchmark exposure to Yankee (U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by a non-U.S. entity) government-related securities lifted performance.
Out-of-benchmark exposure to non-U.S.-dollar-denominated holdings weighed on relative performance. In particular, securities denominated in the Mexican peso detracted, as the peso hit an all-time low versus the U.S. dollar in mid-September. U.S. dollar appreciation relative to foreign currencies challenged some of the fund’s non-U.S.-dollar-denominated holdings during the period. During the period the Fund’s distributions were reduced to reflect the realization of currency losses from certain bond sales and maturities. In addition, our position in convertible securities detracted from results. Despite generating a positive absolute return, the allocation lagged on a relative basis due to a selected holding in the transportation industry. Our cash and reserve positions lagged the strongly rising high yield market in the second half of the period and hindered results. Out-of-benchmark positions in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), asset-backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) posted positive absolute returns but detracted on a relative basis. An underweight allocation to the lowest-quality high yield bonds also detracted from performance.
Outlook
Our outlook for the U.S. and global economies remains positive, with expectations for better growth momentum through the end of the year. In the U.S., we expect steady gains in employment, increased bank lending and stronger consumer confidence to support Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. The global economy is facing more headwinds but should experience modestly stronger growth next year, led by a healthier U.S. economy and still-accommodative global central bank policies.
Inflation expectations remain low. However, U.S. inflation is showing signs of acceleration and recent economic data have been favorable. We think the Fed is likely to raise rates in December if market conditions remain stable.
Oil prices are likely to be range-bound over the short term as elevated supply should be countered by OPEC’s expected production cut in November. We remain constructive on intermediate- to longer-term oil prices and expect that supply and demand will adjust.
We expect low global yields to continue supporting flows into U.S. credit, but at a more modest pace. In this environment, we intend to maintain a yield cushion in our portfolios through exposure to corporate bonds. Credit fundamentals have been stable, reflecting a slowly improving U.S. economy. However, downside risks — including slowing profit growth, rising leverage and free cash flow approaching peak levels — are increasing as we move further into the late stage of the credit cycle.1 Despite these risks, we believe the current phase of the credit cycle can continue for some time, and we do not expect a significant increase in corporate defaults in 2017.
Within credit, we favor the investment-grade financials, technology and energy sectors. We are also biased to higher-quality high yield. Convertible bonds continue to look attractive, and our focus has shifted from equity-sensitive convertibles to more balanced and credit-sensitive issues. We believe these securities offer yield and upside potential with more limited downside risk.
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LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME FUND
The Fed’s slow and cautious approach has helped keep the U.S. dollar range-bound against major currencies. Over the long term, improving global growth and further stability in commodities could support non-U.S.-dollar-denominated bonds. We are beginning to see more divergence in emerging market country fundamentals and political backdrops, which could expand potential relative value opportunities. We intend to maintain our current positions, which we believe represent long-term value, but are cautious on further exposure until we get better clarity on some of these evolving macro trends.
Risks include growing geopolitical risks, a prolonged period of low economic growth, declining corporate profit expectations and a shift to downturn in the U.S. credit cycle. Looking ahead, we remain focused on careful security selection using fundamental credit analysis. We intend to build on our key investment themes of yield and diversification, using our reserve allocation during periods of extreme short-term market dislocation to potentially add long-term value.
Since early 2015, monthly or quarterly ordinary income distributions for certain Loomis Sayles-managed fixed-income funds have been below historic averages. This is primarily due to the impact of foreign currency losses. Fund officers have analyzed the fund’s current portfolio of investments, schedule of maturities and the corresponding amounts of unrealized currency losses that may become realized in the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2017. Based on this analysis, fund officers believe that realized currency losses may have a less significant impact on this fund’s distributions in the 2017 fiscal year. As a result, the distribution amount may improve going forward. This analysis is based on certain assumptions, including but not limited to the level of foreign currency exchange rates, security prices, interest rates and the net asset level of the fund. Changes to these assumptions could impact the analysis and the amounts of future fund distributions.
1 | A credit cycle is a cyclical pattern that follows credit availability and corporate health. |
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares4
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2016
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20164
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Class A (Inception 2/22/84) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 10.66 | % | | | 7.98 | % | | | 6.37 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
With 4.25% Maximum Sales Charge | | | 5.88 | | | | 7.03 | | | | 5.90 | | | | | | | | | |
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Class C (Inception 3/2/98) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 9.81 | | | | 7.16 | | | | 5.58 | | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.85 | % |
With CDSC2 | | | 8.81 | | | | 7.16 | | | | 5.58 | | | | | | | | | |
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Class Y (Inception 2/29/08)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 10.98 | | | | 8.22 | | | | 6.59 | | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.85 | % |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index3 | | | 12.73 | | | | 8.34 | | | | 7.71 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit ngam.natixis.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might we on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | Prior to the inception of Class Y shares (2/29/08), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of that share class. |
2 | Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
3 | Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S. dollar-denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market. |
4 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
5 | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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LOOMIS SAYLES INTERMEDIATE DURATION BOND FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Christopher T. Harms | | Class A LSDRX |
Clifton V. Rowe, CFA® | | Class C LSCDX |
Kurt L. Wagner, CFA®, CIC | | Class Y LSDIX |
Investment Goal
The Fund’s investment objective is above-average total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.
Market Conditions
Investment-grade corporate bonds performed well during the one-year period, bouncing back from the lows experienced during the fourth quarter of 2015. The sector’s longer duration (greater price sensitivity to interest rate changes) was a positive tailwind, as longer-maturity yields declined. Overall returns were positive across all sectors, with cyclical sectors and energy performing well during the second half of the period.
Yields on securitized assets generally followed U.S. Treasury yields lower, resulting in a positive total return for the sector. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) still owns $1.7 trillion worth of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and remains a powerful force in that market as principal payments from matured securities are reinvested.
At the start of the first quarter, the Fed projected four rate hikes during 2016. Yet as of September 30, there had been no increases and markets anticipated only one 25 basis point hike before year-end. The Fed consistently lowered economic projections throughout 2016, which removed some of the upward pressure on U.S. Treasury yields.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund returned 3.64%. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index, which returned 3.52%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
Overall, the fund’s investment-grade holdings generated positive absolute and relative return during the period. Within the space, the industrial and financial sectors contributed the most on a relative basis, primarily due to security selection. Specifically, energy and banking names aided results. In addition, the fund’s exposure to non-agency securitized credit contributed to absolute return and had a significant impact on relative performance. In particular, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) added to returns. We continued to focus on top-tranche, super-senior CMBS, finding opportunities among seasoned and new issues. Asset-backed securities (ABS) also benefited relative results, as we remained focused on low-risk, high-quality issues. Elsewhere, a meaningful underweight to U.S. Treasuries contributed to returns.
Though our overall exposure to investment-grade industrials lifted absolute and relative results, the fund’s underweight position in the sector hampered relative performance.
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Similarly, government-related securities contributed to relative performance, but the fund’s underweight position in the sector weighed slightly on results. Elsewhere, security selection among agency collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and agency CMBS detracted modestly from relative performance.
Outlook
We believe one Fed rate hike in the next year is probable, with December being the earliest possibility. However, the Fed may delay the hike until the first half of 2017. We expect global quantitative easing and accommodative monetary policy to anchor yields, which is why we expect to maintain underweight positions in lower-yielding government bonds, favoring spread product (non-Treasury securities) instead.
The fund has a modest overweight position to credit, but we have reduced credit beta (a measure of co-movement of portfolio returns to changes in the market return). We remain focused on security selection, buying new issues with concessions and secondary bonds that offer strong risk-return opportunities. We are also maintaining an overweight to CMBS, particularly senior bonds, and view the sector as an attractive alternative to government markets.
We believe MBS valuations appear full and do not fully compensate for prepayment risk. Accordingly, we are focusing on securities with limited prepayment risk. We also believe the high-quality ABS sector remains attractive relative to government bonds, and we are maintaining our exposure to senior and subordinate debt of prime and subprime issuers.
Overall, we continue to pursue a yield advantage relative to the benchmark. We are monitoring our portfolio and holdings in an effort to avoid undue exposures to macroeconomic events, and we continue to evaluate market events and trading levels for potential opportunities.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares1,4,5
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2016
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20164,5
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Class A (Inception 1/28/98)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 3.64 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 4.71 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.65 | % |
With 4.25% Maximum Sales Charge | | | -0.75 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 4.25 | | | | | | | | | |
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Class C (Inception 8/31/16)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 2.98 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 3.75 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.40 | |
With CDSC2 | | | 1.98 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 3.75 | | | | | | | | | |
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Class Y (Inception 5/28/10)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 3.90 | | | | 3.11 | | | | 4.98 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.40 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index3 | | | 3.52 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 4.17 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit ngam.natixis.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might we on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | Effective August 31, 2016, the Fund’s Retail Class shares and Institutional Class shares were redesignated as Class A shares and Class Y shares, respectively. Accordingly, the returns shown in the table for Class A shares prior to August 31, 2016 are those of Retail Class shares, restated to reflect the sales loads of Class A shares, and the returns in the table for Class Y shares prior to August 31, 2016 are those of Institutional Class shares. Prior to the inception of Retail Class shares (May 28, 2010), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Class C shares (August 31, 2016), performance is that of Retail Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class C shares. |
2 | Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
3 | Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes U.S. Treasuries, government-related issues, and investment grade U.S. corporate securities with remaining maturities of one to ten years. |
4 | The Fund revised its investment strategy on May 28, 2010; performance may have been different had the current investment strategy been in place for all periods shown. |
5 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
6 | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/18. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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LOOMIS SAYLES LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Christopher T. Harms | | Class A NEFLX |
Clifton V. Rowe, CFA® | | Class C NECLX |
Kurt L. Wagner, CFA®, CIC | | Class Y NELYX |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | |
Investment Goal
The Fund seeks a high current return consistent with preservation of capital.
Market Conditions
In December 2015, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates for the first time since June 2006. This led to modest short-term losses within investment-grade markets and added to an already challenging environment for high yield. After oil prices bottomed in mid-February, capital returned to the financial markets, and riskier assets rebounded strongly. Volatility spiked temporarily in June, following the U.K. referendum vote to leave the European Union (Brexit), but conditions generally remained calm for the rest of the period. Fixed-income markets ended September with positive 12-month returns.
Early in 2016, the Fed projected it would implement four rate hikes during the year. Yet, as of September 30, the federal funds rate target remained unchanged, and financial markets anticipated only one 25 basis point hike before year-end. The Fed consistently lowered economic projections throughout 2016, which removed some of the upward pressure on U.S. Treasury yields. Yields on securitized assets generally followed U.S. Treasury yields lower, resulting in a positive total return for the sector. The Fed still owns $1.7 trillion worth of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and remains a powerful force in the mortgage market, reinvesting principal payments from matured securities.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Class A shares of the Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund returned 0.93%. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Government Bond Index, which returned 1.52%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
Duration (price sensitivity to interest rate changes) and yield curve (a curve that shows the relationship among bond yields across the maturity spectrum) positioning were the largest detractors from relative performance. The yield curve flattened during the period, which weighed on results given the fund’s shorter-than-benchmark duration. Exposure to agency collateralized-mortgage obligations (CMOs) had a muted effect on relative performance, as these securities narrowly lagged duration-matched Treasuries (Treasuries with similar duration, or price sensitivity to interest rate changes). However, agency CMOs contributed to the fund’s absolute return.
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LOOMIS SAYLES LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FUND
We maintained a large allocation (in terms of market value) to agency MBS during the period, and these securities were the largest contributors to the fund’s performance. In addition, the fund’s allocation to agency and non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) also generated positive absolute and relative returns. These bonds considerably outperformed Treasuries on a duration-adjusted basis, which considers a security’s return compared to similar duration Treasuries. Out-of-benchmark exposure to asset-backed securities (ABS) also aided performance, as selected car loans performed particularly well.
Outlook
Agency MBS spreads (the difference in yield between agency MBS and Treasuries of similar maturity) remain narrow relative to history. Additionally, refinancing risk is beginning to increase, as mortgages issued in recent years are of relatively high quality compared with those issued in earlier years. Therefore, we prefer to underweight recently issued 30-year MBS, favoring sectors with less refinance risk, such as low-loan balance mortgages and home equity conversion mortgages. Within the commercial real estate sector, top-tier assets and markets have generally recovered and are at or above prior peak levels. We believe investment grade CMBS remain attractive. We also believe ABS currently offer an attractive combination of strong credit quality and enhanced yield. We favor buying higher-yielding securities and bonds of less-frequent issuers. Our analysis indicates the credit risk of these securities is inefficiently priced, and they offer attractive opportunities for additional yield.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares3
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2016
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20163
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Class A (Inception 1/3/89) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 3.20 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % |
With 2.25% Maximum Sales Charge | | | -1.37 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 2.96 | | | | | | | | | |
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Class C (Inception 12/30/94) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.53 | |
With CDSC1 | | | -0.81 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 2.43 | | | | | | | | | |
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Class Y (Inception 3/31/94) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Government Bond Index2 | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 2.97 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit ngam.natixis.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might we on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
2 | Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes U.S. Treasury and agency securities with remaining maturities of one to five years. |
3 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
4 | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers as of the dates indicated. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time without notice based on changes in market or other conditions. References to specific securities or industries should not be regarded as investment advice. Because the Funds are actively managed, there is no assurance that they will continue to invest in the securities or industries mentioned.
All investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. There is no assurance that any investment will meet its performance objectives or that losses will be avoided.
ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION
This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.
The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.
PROXY VOTING INFORMATION
A description of the Natixis Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the funds’ website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the funds’ website and the SEC’s website.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
The Natixis Funds file complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES
As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Funds’ prospectuses. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The first line in the table of each class of Fund shares shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period column as shown below for your class.
The second line in the table of each class of fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund to other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.
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LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 4/1/2016 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 9/30/2016 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,113.30 | | | | $5.81 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.50 | | | | $5.55 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,108.90 | | | | $9.75 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,015.75 | | | | $9.32 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,115.00 | | | | $4.49 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.75 | | | | $4.29 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 1.10%, 1.85% and 0.85% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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LOOMIS SAYLES INTERMEDIATE DURATION BOND FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 4/1/2016 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 9/30/2016 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,023.00 | | | | $3.29 | 1 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.75 | | | | $3.29 | * |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,000.80 | | | | $1.15 | 2 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,018.00 | | | | $7.06 | * |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,024.30 | | | | $2.02 | 1 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,023.00 | | | | $2.02 | * |
* | Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 0.65%, 1.40% and 0.40% for Class A, C and Y respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
1 | Actual expenses for Class A and Y are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 0.65% and 0.40%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
2 | Class C commenced operations on August 31, 2016. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 1.40%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal period (30), divided by 366 (to reflect the partial period). |
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LOOMIS SAYLES LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 4/1/2016 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 9/30/2016 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,006.40 | | | | $3.91 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.10 | | | | $3.94 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,002.60 | | | | $7.66 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,017.35 | | | | $7.72 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,007.60 | | | | $2.66 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,022.35 | | | | $2.68 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.78%, 1.53% and 0.53% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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BOARD APPROVAL OF THE EXISTING ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
The Board of Trustees of the Trusts (the “Board”), including the Independent Trustees, considers matters bearing on each Fund’s advisory agreement (collectively, the “Agreements”) at most of its meetings throughout the year. Each year, usually in the spring, the Contract Review Committee of the Board meets to review the Agreements to determine whether to recommend that the full Board approve the continuation of the Agreements, typically for an additional one-year period. After the Committee has made its recommendation, the full Board, including the Independent Trustees, determines whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements.
In connection with these meetings, the Trustees receive materials that the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”) believes to be reasonably necessary for the Trustees to evaluate the Agreements. These materials generally include, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of the Funds and the performance of peer groups of funds and the Funds’ performance benchmarks, (ii) information on the Funds’ advisory fees and other expenses, including information comparing the Funds’ expenses to the fees charged to institutional accounts with similar strategies managed by the Adviser, if any, and to those of peer groups of funds and information about any applicable expense caps and/or fee “breakpoints,” (iii) sales and redemption data in respect of the Funds, (iv) information about the profitability of the Agreements to the Adviser and (v) information obtained through the completion by the Adviser of a questionnaire distributed on behalf of the Trustees. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, also considers other matters such as (i) the Adviser’s financial results and financial condition, (ii) each Fund’s investment objective and strategies and the size, education and experience of the Adviser’s investment staff and its use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iii) arrangements in respect of the distribution of the Funds’ shares and the related costs, (iv) the procedures employed to determine the value of the Funds’ assets, (v) the allocation of the Funds’ brokerage, if any, including, if applicable, allocations to brokers affiliated with the Adviser and the use of “soft” commission dollars to pay Fund expenses and to pay for research and other similar services, (vi) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies, (vii) information about amounts invested by the Funds’ portfolio managers in the Funds or in similar accounts that they manage and (viii) the general economic outlook with particular emphasis on the mutual fund industry. Throughout the process, the Trustees are afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional materials from the Adviser.
In addition to the materials requested by the Trustees in connection with their annual consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees receive materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting of the Board that provide detailed information about the Funds’ investment performance and the fees charged to the Funds for advisory and other services. This information generally includes, among other things, an internal performance rating for each Fund based on agreed-upon criteria, graphs showing each Fund’s performance and fee differentials against each Fund’s peer group/category, performance ratings provided by a third-party, total return information for various periods,
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and third-party performance rankings for various periods comparing a Fund against similarly categorized funds. The portfolio management team for each Fund or other representatives of the Adviser make periodic presentations to the Contract Review Committee and/or the full Board, and Funds identified as presenting possible performance concerns may be subject to more frequent board presentations and reviews. In addition, each quarter the Trustees are provided with detailed statistical information about each Fund’s portfolio. The Trustees also receive periodic updates between meetings.
The Board most recently approved the continuation of the Agreements at its meeting held in June 2016. The Agreements were continued for a one-year period for the Funds. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. Matters considered by the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with their approval of the Agreements included, but were not limited to, the factors listed below.
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds under the Agreements. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to the Funds and the resources dedicated to the Funds by the Adviser and its affiliates.
The Trustees considered not only the advisory services provided by the Adviser to the Funds, but also the monitoring and oversight services provided by NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”). They also considered the administrative services provided by NGAM Advisors and its affiliates to the Funds.
For each Fund, the Trustees also considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a family of funds that offers shareholders the right to exchange shares of one type of fund for shares of another type of fund, and provides a variety of fund and shareholder services.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the nature, extent and quality of services provided supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Investment performance of the Funds and the Adviser. As noted above, the Trustees received information about the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including information that compared the performance of the Funds to the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ respective performance benchmarks. In addition, the Trustees also reviewed data prepared by an independent third party that analyzed the performance of the Funds using a variety of performance metrics, including metrics that also measured the performance of the Funds on a risk adjusted basis.
With respect to each Fund, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance or other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreement relating to that Fund. In the case of each fund that had performance that lagged that of a relevant peer group median and/or category median for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance supported renewal of the Agreements. These factors included one or more of the following: (1) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions by the Adviser that were reasonable and
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consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies; (2) that the Fund’s more recent performance, although lagging in certain periods, had shown improvement relative to its category; (3) that the Fund’s more recent performance was competitive when compared to relevant performance benchmarks and/or peer groups; and (4) that the Fund’s performance, although lagging the performance of its category for certain periods, was competitive when compared to relevant benchmarks or peer groups.
The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s performance and reputation generally, the performance of the fund family generally, and the historical responsiveness of the Adviser to Trustee concerns about performance and the willingness of the Adviser to take steps intended to improve performance.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the performance of the Funds and the Adviser and/or other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Adviser and its affiliates from their respective relationships with the Funds. The Trustees considered the fees charged to the Funds for advisory services as well as the total expense levels of the Funds. This information included comparisons (provided both by management and also by an independent third party) of the Funds’ advisory fees and total expense levels to those of their peer groups and information about the advisory fees charged by the Adviser to comparable accounts (such as institutional separate accounts), as well as information about differences in such fees and the reasons for any such differences. In considering the fees charged to comparable accounts, the Trustees considered, among other things, management’s representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including the additional resources required to effectively manage mutual fund assets and the greater regulatory costs associated with the management of such assets. In evaluating each fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of such Fund, as well as the need for the Adviser to offer competitive compensation and the potential need to expend additional resources to the extent the Funds grow in size. The Trustees considered that over the past several years, management had made recommendations regarding reductions in advisory fee rates, implementation of advisory fee breakpoints and the institution of advisory fee waivers and expense caps for various funds in the fund family. They noted that the Funds in this report have expense caps in place, and they considered the amounts waived or reimbursed by the Adviser for Funds with current expenses above the cap. The Trustees also considered that the Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund is below the cap.
The Trustees also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received or to be received by the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Adviser’s and its affiliates’ relationships with the Funds, and information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability. They also reviewed information provided by management about the effect of distribution costs and changes in asset levels on Adviser profitability, including information regarding resources spent on distribution activities. When reviewing profitability, the Trustees also considered information about
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court cases in which adviser compensation or profitability were issues and the performance of the relevant Funds, the expense levels of the Funds, whether the Adviser had implemented breakpoints and/or expense caps with respect to such Funds.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the advisory fee charged to each of the Funds was fair and reasonable, and that the costs of these services generally and the related profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates in respect of their relationships with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered the existence of any economies of scale in the provision of services by the Adviser and whether those economies are shared with the Funds through breakpoints in their investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense waivers or caps. The Trustees also discussed with management the factors considered with respect to the implementation of breakpoints in investment advisory fees or expense waivers or caps for certain funds. Management explained that a number of factors are taken into account in considering the possible implementation of breakpoints or an expense cap for a fund, including, among other things, factors such as a fund’s assets, the projected growth of a fund, projected profitability and a fund’s fees and performance. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that each of the Funds was subject to an expense cap or waiver. In considering these issues, the Trustees also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and a relative basis) and the profitability to the Adviser and its affiliates of their relationships with the Funds, as discussed above.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the extent to which economies of scale were shared with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The Trustees also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
· | | The effect of recent market and economic events on the performance, asset levels and expense ratios of each Fund. |
· | | Whether each Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective and the Fund’s record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Funds and the Adviser. They also considered the compliance-related resources the Adviser and its affiliates were providing to the Funds. |
· | | The nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative and shareholder services performed by the Adviser and its affiliates, both under the Agreements and under separate agreements covering administrative services. |
· | | So-called “fallout benefits” to the Adviser, such as the engagement of affiliates of the Adviser to provide distribution, administrative and brokerage services to the Funds, and the benefits of research made available to the Adviser by reason of brokerage commissions (if any) generated by the Funds’ securities transactions. The Trustees also considered the benefits to the parent company of NGAM Advisors from the retention of the Adviser. The Trustees considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest. |
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· | | The Trustees’ review and discussion of the Funds’ advisory arrangements in prior years, and management’s record of responding to Trustee concerns raised during the year and in prior years. |
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 counsel, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that each of the existing Agreements should be continued through June 30, 2017.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund
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Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Bonds and Notes — 88.1% of Net Assets | |
| Non-Convertible Bonds — 84.9% | |
| | | | ABS Home Equity — 1.9% | |
$ | 300,000 | | | American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2014-SFR1, Class E, 3.031%, 6/17/2031, 144A(b) | | $ | 294,526 | |
| 124,523 | | | Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-8, Class 1CB1, 5.500%, 10/25/2033 | | | 126,959 | |
| 112,788 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-4, Class 5A1, 5.500%, 11/25/2034 | | | 111,724 | |
| 144,445 | | | Banc of America Funding Trust, Series 2005-7, Class 3A1, 5.750%, 11/25/2035 | | | 147,987 | |
| 216,848 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-11, Class 4A1, 0.795%, 4/25/2035(b) | | | 170,083 | |
| 111,499 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-HYB7, Class 2A, 3.068%, 11/20/2035(b)(j) | | | 98,704 | |
| 257,929 | | | DSLA Mortgage Loan, Series 2005-AR5, Class 2A1A, 0.861%, 9/19/2045(b) | | | 189,887 | |
| 250,000 | | | Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2, 4.775%, 11/25/2023(b) | | | 264,715 | |
| 305,000 | | | Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M3, 3.825%, 10/25/2027(b) | | | 317,172 | |
| 193,906 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 3A1, 3.558%, 7/19/2035(b) | | | 174,679 | |
| 73,490 | | | JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A1, Class 5A1, 2.880%, 3/25/2036(b) | | | 52,178 | |
| 251,332 | | | Lehman Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 1A6, 1.025%, 1/25/2036(b) | | | 163,172 | |
| 347,029 | | | MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2005-2, Class 3A1, 3.221%, 3/25/2035(b) | | | 296,313 | |
| 343,311 | | | MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2005-2, Class 4A1, 2.920%, 3/25/2035(b) | | | 266,022 | |
| 68,830 | | | New York Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class 2A2, 3.005%, 5/25/2036(b) | | | 61,601 | |
| 220,000 | | | Vericrest Opportunity Loan Transferee, Series 2015-NP14, Class A2, 4.875%, 11/27/2045, 144A(b) | | | 211,674 | |
| 450,053 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR19, Class 2A, 1.943%, 1/25/2047(b) | | | 402,398 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,349,794 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ABS Other — 0.4% | |
| 274,940 | | | AIM Aviation Finance Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class B1, 5.072%, 2/15/2040, 144A(b) | | | 264,652 | |
| 62,877 | | | Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2011-3A, Class C, 9.310%, 7/20/2028, 144A | | | 63,316 | |
| 450,000 | | | Springleaf Funding Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class C, 4.450%, 12/15/2022, 144A | | | 449,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 777,284 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense — 2.8% | |
| 210,000 | | | Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 5.050%, 6/15/2025 | | | 211,050 | |
| 95,000 | | | Engility Corp., 8.875%, 9/01/2024, 144A | | | 96,188 | |
| 125,000 | | | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.000%, 12/15/2021, 144A | | | 131,250 | |
| 115,000 | | | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.000%, 11/15/2025, 144A | | | 121,613 | |
| 770,000 | | | KLX, Inc., 5.875%, 12/01/2022, 144A | | | 796,950 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A | | | 1,470,000 | |
| 900,000 | | | Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 7.375%, 7/15/2039, 144A | | | 985,500 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense — continued | |
$ | 620,000 | | | TransDigm, Inc., 6.000%, 7/15/2022 | | $ | 654,100 | |
| 515,000 | | | TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 7/15/2024 | | | 542,037 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,008,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 0.1% | |
| 83,956 | | | Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1B, 6.000%, 4/23/2022, 144A | | | 85,215 | |
| 119,478 | | | Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1C, 7.125%, 10/23/2018, 144A | | | 120,972 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 206,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automotive — 1.3% | |
| 195,000 | | | Allison Transmission, Inc., 5.000%, 10/01/2024, 144A | | | 199,875 | |
| 115,000 | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.000%, 5/31/2026 | | | 118,306 | |
| 240,000 | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.125%, 11/15/2023 | | | 250,200 | |
| 700,000 | | | Midas Intermediate Holdco II LLC/Midas Intermediate Holdco II Finance, Inc., 7.875%, 10/01/2022, 144A | | | 712,250 | |
| 310,000 | | | Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd., 5.875%, 11/15/2021, 144A | | | 328,600 | |
| 735,000 | | | ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.750%, 4/29/2025, 144A | | | 771,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,380,981 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 3.9% | |
| 1,985,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 3/30/2025 | | | 2,034,625 | |
| 485,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 5.750%, 11/20/2025 | | | 507,431 | |
| 1,195,000 | | | Commerzbank AG, 8.125%, 9/19/2023, 144A | | | 1,374,848 | |
| 470,000 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.017%, 6/26/2024, 144A | | | 428,906 | |
| 895,000 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.710%, 1/15/2026, 144A | | | 843,333 | |
| 300,000 | | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 5.125%, 5/28/2024 | | | 300,318 | |
| 335,000 | | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.000%, 12/19/2023 | | | 349,143 | |
| 1,025,000 | | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.125%, 12/15/2022 | | | 1,086,104 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,924,708 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brokerage — 0.3% | |
| 535,000 | | | Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 6.875%, 4/15/2022, 144A | | | 497,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Materials — 1.5% | |
| 890,000 | | | Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc., 7.750%, 5/01/2019, 144A | | | 799,887 | |
| 350,000 | | | Cemex SAB de CV, 7.750%, 4/16/2026, 144A | | | 388,325 | |
| 50,000 | | | Masco Corp., 6.500%, 8/15/2032 | | | 55,000 | |
| 345,000 | | | Masco Corp., 7.750%, 8/01/2029 | | | 412,275 | |
| 245,000 | | | NCI Building Systems, Inc., 8.250%, 1/15/2023, 144A | | | 266,438 | |
| 180,000 | | | U.S. Concrete, Inc., 6.375%, 6/01/2024 | | | 186,750 | |
| 555,000 | | | Vulcan Materials Co., 4.500%, 4/01/2025 | | | 599,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,708,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Cable Satellite — 7.2% | |
| 795,000 | | | Altice Financing S.A., 6.625%, 2/15/2023, 144A | | | 815,869 | |
| 170,000 | | | Cablevision S.A., 6.500%, 6/15/2021, 144A | | | 177,438 | |
| 475,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/2023 | | | 495,187 | |
| 625,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/01/2023, 144A | | | 652,344 | |
| 430,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.250%, 9/30/2022 | | | 449,350 | |
| 15,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.750%, 1/15/2024 | | | 15,938 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Cable Satellite — continued | |
$ | 865,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.750%, 2/15/2026, 144A | | $ | 916,900 | |
| 760,000 | | | CSC Holdings LLC, 5.250%, 6/01/2024 | | | 722,000 | |
| 75,000 | | | CSC Holdings LLC, 6.750%, 11/15/2021 | | | 79,313 | |
| 220,000 | | | CSC Holdings LLC, 10.125%, 1/15/2023, 144A | | | 253,550 | |
| 200,000 | | | CSC Holdings LLC, 10.875%, 10/15/2025, 144A | | | 234,250 | |
| 895,000 | | | DISH DBS Corp., 5.125%, 5/01/2020 | | | 928,562 | |
| 1,620,000 | | | DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/2024 | | | 1,599,750 | |
| 295,000 | | | DISH DBS Corp., 7.750%, 7/01/2026, 144A | | | 313,437 | |
| 150,000 | | | Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.750%, 8/01/2021, 144A | | | 157,050 | |
| 1,485,000 | | | Unitymedia GmbH, 6.125%, 1/15/2025, 144A | | | 1,557,394 | |
| 515,000 | | | Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH, 5.000%, 1/15/2025, 144A | | | 521,437 | �� |
| 265,000 | | | Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.000%, 10/15/2024, 144A | | | 274,278 | |
| 485,000 | | | Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.375%, 4/15/2023, 144A | | | 509,250 | |
| 375,000 | | | Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 5.500%, 1/15/2025, 144A | | | 383,437 | |
| 595,000 | | | Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 5.500%, 8/15/2026, 144A | | | 606,900 | |
| 141,963 | | | Wave Holdco LLC/Wave Holdco Corp., PIK, 8.250%, 7/15/2019, 144A(c) | | | 142,673 | |
| 840,000 | | | Ziggo Secured Finance BV, 5.500%, 1/15/2027, 144A | | | 838,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,645,257 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.8% | |
| 1,510,000 | | | Hercules, Inc., 6.500%, 6/30/2029 | | | 1,359,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery — 0.5% | |
| 800,000 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.750%, 11/15/2024 | | | 830,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.9% | |
| 455,000 | | | Interval Acquisition Corp., 5.625%, 4/15/2023 | | | 469,788 | |
| 1,095,000 | | | ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The), 7.450%, 8/15/2027 | | | 1,163,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,633,773 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Products — 0.2% | |
| 290,000 | | | Avon International Operations, Inc., 7.875%, 8/15/2022, 144A | | | 299,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electric — 1.7% | |
| 520,000 | | | AES Corp. (The), 5.500%, 4/15/2025 | | | 534,950 | |
| 150,000 | | | AES Corp. (The), 6.000%, 5/15/2026 | | | 158,625 | |
| 1,502,000 | | | Enel SpA, (fixed rate to 9/24/2023, variable rate thereafter), 8.750%, 9/24/2073, 144A | | | 1,755,463 | |
| 425,000 | | | NRG Energy, Inc., 6.250%, 7/15/2022 | | | 431,375 | |
| 100,000 | | | NRG Energy, Inc., 6.625%, 3/15/2023 | | | 101,000 | |
| 8,608 | | | Red Oak Power LLC, Series A, 8.540%, 11/30/2019 | | | 8,619 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,990,032 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Environmental — 0.3% | |
| 335,000 | | | GFL Environmental, Inc., 7.875%, 4/01/2020, 144A | | | 353,425 | |
| 95,000 | | | GFL Environmental, Inc., 9.875%, 2/01/2021, 144A | | | 104,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 457,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Finance Companies — 5.5% | |
$ | 740,000 | | | AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 4.500%, 5/15/2021 | | $ | 774,225 | |
| 685,000 | | | AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.000%, 10/01/2021 | | | 731,238 | |
| 515,000 | | | Aircastle Ltd., 5.500%, 2/15/2022 | | | 554,913 | |
| 600,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 4.000%, 11/01/2017 | | | 601,500 | |
| 505,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 5.000%, 7/01/2019 | | | 503,677 | |
| 1,015,000 | | | Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/01/2021, 144A | | | 964,250 | |
| 585,000 | | | Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/01/2017 | | | 589,388 | |
| 870,000 | | | Navient Corp., 5.000%, 10/26/2020 | | | 858,037 | |
| 200,000 | | | Navient Corp., 5.875%, 3/25/2021 | | | 199,250 | |
| 435,000 | | | Oxford Finance LLC/Oxford Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., 7.250%, 1/15/2018, 144A | | | 434,456 | |
| 540,000 | | | Provident Funding Associates LP/PFG Finance Corp., 6.750%, 6/15/2021, 144A | | | 544,725 | |
| 1,335,000 | | | Quicken Loans, Inc., 5.750%, 5/01/2025, 144A | | | 1,324,987 | |
| 1,110,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 7.750%, 10/01/2021 | | | 1,164,112 | |
| 405,000 | | | Unifin Financiera SAB de CV SOFOM ENR, 7.250%, 9/27/2023, 144A | | | 403,481 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,648,239 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Other — 1.3% | |
| 565,000 | | | Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp, 6.000%, 8/01/2020 | | | 567,825 | |
| 695,000 | | | Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 4.875%, 3/15/2019 | | | 698,475 | |
| 180,000 | | | Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.875%, 2/01/2022 | | | 172,800 | |
| 804,000 | | | Rialto Holdings LLC/Rialto Corp., 7.000%, 12/01/2018, 144A | | | 816,060 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,255,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Beverage — 1.2% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | BRF S.A., 7.750%, 5/22/2018, 144A, (BRL) | | | 513,629 | |
| 840,000 | | | Cosan Luxembourg S.A., 7.000%, 1/20/2027, 144A | | | 876,750 | |
| 305,000 | | | JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.750%, 6/15/2025, 144A | | | 299,663 | |
| 20,000 | | | JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.250%, 6/01/2021, 144A | | | 20,675 | |
| 385,000 | | | Marfrig Holdings Europe BV, 8.000%, 6/08/2023, 144A | | | 393,662 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,104,379 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gaming — 1.2% | |
| 175,000 | | | Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.375%, 4/01/2026, 144A | | | 187,688 | |
| 375,000 | | | GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/2026 | | | 403,125 | |
| 725,000 | | | MGM Resorts International, 6.000%, 3/15/2023 | | | 786,625 | |
| 600,000 | | | MGM Resorts International, 6.750%, 10/01/2020 | | | 672,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,049,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government Owned – No Guarantee — 2.3% | |
| 725,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.875%, 3/17/2020 | | | 726,813 | |
| 600,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.375%, 1/27/2021 | | | 593,400 | |
| 530,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.250%, 3/17/2024 | | | 515,425 | |
| 300,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 8.375%, 5/23/2021 | | | 327,750 | |
| 160,521(††) | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 7.190%, 9/12/2024, 144A, (MXN) | | | 764,594 | |
| 129,850(††) | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 7.470%, 11/12/2026, (MXN) | | | 580,830 | |
| 510,000 | | | YPF S.A., 31.354%, 7/07/2020, 144A(b) | | | 594,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,102,962 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Health Insurance — 0.2% | |
$ | 365,000 | | | Centene Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/2024 | | $ | 396,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Healthcare — 4.3% | |
| 360,000 | | | Amsurg Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/2022 | | | 368,100 | |
| 960,000 | | | CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 2/01/2022 | | | 825,600 | |
| 145,000 | | | Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance II, Inc., 4.750%, 10/15/2024, 144A | | | 152,250 | |
| 260,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 2/01/2025 | | | 268,450 | |
| 170,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.050%, 12/01/2027 | | | 180,838 | |
| 655,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 12/15/2023 | | | 726,231 | |
| 145,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/2033 | | | 157,144 | |
| 590,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.690%, 6/15/2025 | | | 663,107 | |
| 480,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 8.360%, 4/15/2024 | | | 557,318 | |
| 820,000 | | | HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.580%, 9/15/2025 | | | 924,550 | |
| 515,000 | | | HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.750%, 7/15/2036 | | | 558,131 | |
| 305,000 | | | LifePoint Health, Inc., 5.500%, 12/01/2021 | | | 317,963 | |
| 65,000 | | | MEDNAX, Inc., 5.250%, 12/01/2023, 144A | | | 68,331 | |
| 235,000 | | | Team Health, Inc., 7.250%, 12/15/2023, 144A | | | 252,919 | |
| 310,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.000%, 3/01/2019 | | | 303,025 | |
| 675,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.750%, 6/15/2023 | | | 627,750 | |
| 705,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2031 | | | 579,862 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,531,569 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Home Construction — 1.3% | |
| 25,000 | | | Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 8.750%, 3/15/2022, 144A | | | 26,375 | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Corporacion GEO SAB de CV, 8.875%, 3/27/2022, 144A(d)(e)(j) | | | 12 | |
| 750,000 | | | K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 5.000%, 11/01/2021(e)(f) | | | 525,000 | |
| 800,000 | | | Lennar Corp., 4.750%, 5/30/2025 | | | 812,000 | |
| 915,000 | | | TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2019 | | | 941,306 | |
| 200,000 | | | Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV, 9.500%, 1/21/2020, 144A(d)(e)(j) | | | 2 | |
| 900,000 | | | Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV, 9.750%, 2/03/2022, 144A(d)(e)(j) | | | 9 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,304,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 7.5% | |
| 1,205,000 | | | Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/01/2022 | | | 1,214,037 | |
| 110,000 | | | Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 11/01/2021 | | | 111,238 | |
| 685,000 | | | Baytex Energy Corp., 5.625%, 6/01/2024, 144A | | | 558,275 | |
| 370,000 | | | Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 5.750%, 2/01/2023 | | | 168,350 | |
| 650,000 | | | Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 6.750%, 4/15/2021 | | | 295,750 | |
| 90,000 | | | California Resources Corp., 5.500%, 9/15/2021 | | | 47,700 | |
| 41,000 | | | California Resources Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/2024 | | | 19,578 | |
| 140,000 | | | Callon Petroleum Co., 6.125%, 10/01/2024, 144A | | | 144,900 | |
| 153,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.875%, 4/15/2022 | | | 128,903 | |
| 8,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%, 3/15/2023 | | | 6,800 | |
| 13,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/2021 | | | 11,928 | |
| 34,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.625%, 8/15/2020 | | | 32,003 | |
| 70,000 | | | Concho Resources, Inc., 5.500%, 10/01/2022 | | | 72,625 | |
| 125,000 | | | Concho Resources, Inc., 5.500%, 4/01/2023 | | | 128,906 | |
| 795,000 | | | CONSOL Energy, Inc., 5.875%, 4/15/2022 | | | 731,400 | |
| 645,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 3.800%, 6/01/2024 | | | 590,175 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 24
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Independent Energy — continued | |
$ | 235,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 4.500%, 4/15/2023 | | $ | 225,600 | |
| 470,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 5.000%, 9/15/2022 | | | 468,825 | |
| 690,000 | | | Eclipse Resources Corp., 8.875%, 7/15/2023 | | | 672,319 | |
| 170,000 | | | Halcon Resources Corp., 8.625%, 2/01/2020, 144A | | | 170,850 | |
| 145,000 | | | Matador Resources Co., 6.875%, 4/15/2023 | | | 150,075 | |
| 410,000 | | | MEG Energy Corp., 6.375%, 1/30/2023, 144A | | | 324,412 | |
| 250,000 | | | MEG Energy Corp., 6.500%, 3/15/2021, 144A | | | 204,062 | |
| 585,000 | | | MEG Energy Corp., 7.000%, 3/31/2024, 144A | | | 462,150 | |
| 185,000 | | | Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/01/2024 | | | 189,625 | |
| 625,000 | | | Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/2022 | | | 598,437 | |
| 100,000 | | | PDC Energy, Inc., 6.125%, 9/15/2024, 144A | | | 103,500 | |
| 405,000 | | | QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023 | | | 398,925 | |
| 520,000 | | | QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/01/2022 | | | 516,100 | |
| 1,150,000 | | | Rex Energy Corp., (Step to 8.000% on 10/01/2017), 1.000%, 10/01/2020(g) | | | 626,750 | |
| 1,025,000 | | | Rice Energy, Inc., 6.250%, 5/01/2022 | | | 1,058,312 | |
| 565,000 | | | RSP Permian, Inc., 6.625%, 10/01/2022 | | | 591,837 | |
| 330,000 | | | Sanchez Energy Corp., 6.125%, 1/15/2023 | | | 264,825 | |
| 920,000 | | | SM Energy Co., 5.000%, 1/15/2024 | | | 864,800 | |
| 35,000 | | | SM Energy Co., 6.125%, 11/15/2022 | | | 35,000 | |
| 250,000 | | | SM Energy Co., 6.750%, 9/15/2026 | | | 252,500 | |
| 395,000 | | | Southwestern Energy Co., 6.700%, 1/23/2025 | | | 395,000 | |
| 55,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2019 | | | 53,213 | |
| 455,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.750%, 3/15/2021 | | | 425,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,315,110 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Other — 0.2% | |
| 330,000 | | | Broadspectrum Ltd., 8.375%, 5/15/2020, 144A | | | 351,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Integrated Energy — 0.1% | |
| 100,000 | | | Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.125%, 3/28/2023, 144A(d) | | | 18,500 | |
| 800,000 | | | Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.375%, 1/26/2019, 144A(d) | | | 148,000 | |
| 580,000 | | | Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.625%, 1/19/2025, 144A(d) | | | 107,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 273,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Life Insurance — 0.2% | |
| 340,000 | | | CNO Financial Group, Inc., 5.250%, 5/30/2025 | | | 337,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Lodging — 0.1% | |
| 150,000 | | | Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.250%, 9/01/2024, 144A | | | 153,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Entertainment — 0.9% | |
| 470,000 | | | Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/2020 | | | 465,887 | |
| 1,155,000 | | | Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series B, 6.500%, 11/15/2022 | | | 1,202,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,668,531 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 2.6% | |
| 200,000 | | | Anglo American Capital PLC, 4.125%, 9/27/2022, 144A | | | 198,000 | |
| 200,000 | | | Anglo American Capital PLC, 4.875%, 5/14/2025, 144A | | | 204,000 | |
| 1,395,000 | | | ArcelorMittal, 7.750%, 3/01/2041 | | | 1,454,287 | |
| 180,000 | | | Constellium NV, 4.625%, 5/15/2021, 144A, (EUR) | | | 179,455 | |
| 460,000 | | | Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., 9.500%, 11/15/2019, 144A(d)(e)(f) | | | 62,100 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — continued | |
$ | 175,000 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.000%, 2/15/2021, 144A | | $ | 156,625 | |
| 270,000 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.250%, 5/15/2022, 144A | | | 238,950 | |
| 1,375,000 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.550%, 11/14/2024 | | | 1,246,094 | |
| 85,000 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.450%, 3/15/2043 | | | 68,213 | |
| 245,000 | | | Glencore Finance Canada Ltd., 5.550%, 10/25/2042, 144A | | | 236,660 | |
| 440,000 | | | Lundin Mining Corp., 7.500%, 11/01/2020, 144A | | | 467,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,511,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 5.5% | |
| 250,000 | | | Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 4.875%, 3/15/2024 | | | 252,678 | |
| 200,000 | | | Gibson Energy, Inc., 6.750%, 7/15/2021, 144A | | | 204,500 | |
| 40,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.450%, 2/15/2023 | | | 39,874 | |
| 60,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.500%, 9/01/2023 | | | 60,093 | |
| 75,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 4.700%, 11/01/2042 | | | 69,185 | |
| 30,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.000%, 3/01/2043 | | | 28,218 | |
| 270,000 | | | MPLX LP, 4.875%, 12/01/2024 | | | 279,268 | |
| 570,000 | | | NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp., 5.125%, 7/15/2019 | | | 538,650 | |
| 365,000 | | | NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp., 6.875%, 10/15/2021 | | | 345,838 | |
| 445,000 | | | Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 4.500%, 11/01/2023 | | | 447,997 | |
| 295,000 | | | Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.875%, 3/01/2022 | | | 325,289 | |
| 385,000 | | | Rose Rock Midstream LP/Rose Rock Finance Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/2022 | | | 354,200 | |
| 985,000 | | | Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 2/01/2021 | | | 1,040,406 | |
| 480,000 | | | Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/01/2025 | | | 516,000 | |
| 425,000 | | | Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 6.250%, 3/15/2022 | | | 464,313 | |
| 935,000 | | | Summit Midstream Holdings LLC/Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.500%, 8/15/2022 | | | 890,587 | |
| 1,863,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/2019 | | | 1,889,082 | |
| 95,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.250%, 11/15/2023 | | | 91,794 | |
| 640,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.250%, 5/01/2023 | | | 648,000 | |
| 300,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.375%, 8/01/2022 | | | 310,500 | |
| 15,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 2/01/2021 | | | 15,488 | |
| 355,000 | | | Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.500%, 10/15/2019 | | | 378,075 | |
| 360,000 | | | Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 6.250%, 10/15/2022 | | | 384,300 | |
| 180,000 | | | Western Refining Logistics LP/WNRL Finance Corp., 7.500%, 2/15/2023 | | | 184,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,758,835 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 2.0% | |
| 935,000 | | | BXHTL Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-DRMZ, Class M, 8.717%, 5/15/2020, 144A(b)(e)(f) | | | 908,874 | |
| 1,690,000 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM, 5.988%, 8/10/2045(b) | | | 1,626,671 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued | |
$ | 805,000 | | | Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013-HLT, Class EFX, 5.609%, 11/05/2030, 144A(b) | | $ | 806,242 | |
| 125,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-LDPX, Class AM, 5.464%, 1/15/2049(b) | | | 122,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,464,333 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 0.6% | |
| 130,000 | | | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 4.875%, 11/01/2043 | | | 90,212 | |
| 430,000 | | | Ensco PLC, 5.750%, 10/01/2044 | | | 262,595 | |
| 160,000 | | | Noble Holding International Ltd., 5.250%, 3/15/2042 | | | 90,400 | |
| 160,000 | | | Noble Holding International Ltd., 6.050%, 3/01/2041 | | | 94,400 | |
| 435,000 | | | Paragon Offshore PLC, 6.750%, 7/15/2022, 144A(d) | | | 120,712 | |
| 905,000 | | | Paragon Offshore PLC, 7.250%, 8/15/2024, 144A(d) | | | 251,137 | |
| 35,000 | | | Parker Drilling Co., 6.750%, 7/15/2022 | | | 27,125 | |
| 100,000 | | | Rowan Cos., Inc., 5.850%, 1/15/2044 | | | 68,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,005,331 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Packaging — 1.4% | |
| 200,000 | | | ARD Finance S.A., PIK, 7.125%, 9/15/2023, 144A(h) | | | 199,000 | |
| 395,000 | | | Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/2023, 144A | | | 396,975 | |
| 200,000 | | | Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc., 7.250%, 5/15/2024, 144A | | | 213,000 | |
| 755,000 | | | Sealed Air Corp., 6.875%, 7/15/2033, 144A | | | 809,737 | |
| 775,000 | | | Signode Industrial Group Lux S.A./Signode Industrial Group U.S., Inc., 6.375%, 5/01/2022, 144A | | | 784,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,403,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 2.4% | |
| 1,540,000 | | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.375%, 10/15/2020, 144A | | | 1,443,750 | |
| 530,000 | | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 7.250%, 7/15/2022, 144A | | | 491,575 | |
| 265,000 | | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.500%, 3/01/2023, 144A | | | 226,575 | |
| 85,000 | | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.625%, 12/01/2021, 144A | | | 75,863 | |
| 2,015,000 | | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.875%, 5/15/2023, 144A | | | 1,737,937 | |
| 335,000 | | | VRX Escrow Corp., 5.375%, 3/15/2020, 144A | | | 309,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,285,575 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.4% | |
| 786,000 | | | HUB International Ltd., 7.875%, 10/01/2021, 144A | | | 801,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Refining — 0.2% | |
| 230,000 | | | Ultrapar International S.A., 5.250%, 10/06/2026, 144A | | | 228,275 | |
| 140,000 | | | Western Refining, Inc., 6.250%, 4/01/2021 | | | 138,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 366,525 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailers — 1.2% | |
| 40,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 7.000%, 12/01/2028 | | | 45,798 | |
| 435,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 7.750%, 7/15/2026 | | | 500,815 | |
| 205,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 7.750%, 5/15/2027 | | | 238,825 | |
| 35,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 7.875%, 1/01/2023 | | | 42,044 | |
| 1,035,000 | | | GameStop Corp., 5.500%, 10/01/2019, 144A | | | 1,056,994 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Retailers — continued | |
$ | 115,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 5.750%, 2/15/2018 | | $ | 119,025 | |
| 520,000 | | | Nine West Holdings, Inc., 6.125%, 11/15/2034 | | | 67,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,071,101 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supermarkets — 0.7% | |
| 335,000 | | | Albertsons Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s/Albertson’s LLC, 5.750%, 3/15/2025, 144A | | | 334,163 | |
| 935,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.625%, 6/01/2028 | | | 860,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,194,363 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supranational — 2.4% | |
| 30,700,000 | | | European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, GMTN, 6.400%, 3/04/2019, (INR) | | | 456,617 | |
| 5,420,000,000 | | | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 4.500%, 8/03/2017, (COP) | | | 1,841,618 | |
| 21,150,000 | | | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, Series GDIF, 5.000%, 5/24/2017, (INR) | | | 313,692 | |
| 100,890,000 | | | International Finance Corp., 7.800%, 6/03/2019, (INR) | | | 1,575,130 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,187,057 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 7.2% | |
| 1,545,000 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.450%, 3/15/2029 | | | 1,709,156 | |
| 1,930,000 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.500%, 1/15/2028 | | | 2,103,700 | |
| 550,000 | | | Blackboard, Inc., 7.750%, 11/15/2019, 144A | | | 541,750 | |
| 170,000 | | | Camelot Finance S.A., 7.875%, 10/15/2024, 144A | | | 175,313 | |
| 60,000 | | | CommScope Technologies Finance LLC, 6.000%, 6/15/2025, 144A | | | 63,975 | |
| 75,000 | | | CommScope, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2020, 144A | | | 77,250 | |
| 330,000 | | | CommScope, Inc., 5.000%, 6/15/2021, 144A | | | 341,550 | |
| 190,000 | | | Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/2021, 144A | | | 201,870 | |
| 1,440,000 | | | Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp., 6.020%, 6/15/2026, 144A | | | 1,578,676 | |
| 580,000 | | | Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/2024, 144A | | | 637,912 | |
| 480,000 | | | Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 1/01/2022 | | | 507,600 | |
| 430,000 | | | First Data Corp., 5.000%, 1/15/2024, 144A | | | 436,450 | |
| 800,000 | | | First Data Corp., 7.000%, 12/01/2023, 144A | | | 846,000 | |
| 200,000 | | | IMS Health, Inc., 5.000%, 10/15/2026, 144A | | | 208,000 | |
| 55,000 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., 5.250%, 1/15/2024, 144A | | | 52,800 | |
| 360,000 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., 5.500%, 2/01/2025 | | | 352,800 | |
| 210,000 | | | Microsemi Corp., 9.125%, 4/15/2023, 144A | | | 239,400 | |
| 515,000 | | | Open Text Corp., 5.625%, 1/15/2023, 144A | | | 525,300 | |
| 190,000 | | | Open Text Corp., 5.875%, 6/01/2026, 144A | | | 198,788 | |
| 275,000 | | | Sabre GLBL, Inc., 5.250%, 11/15/2023, 144A | | | 279,812 | |
| 405,000 | | | Sabre GLBL, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/2023, 144A | | | 416,137 | |
| 235,000 | | | Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/01/2023, 144A | | | 258,500 | |
| 755,000 | | | Western Digital Corp., 10.500%, 4/01/2024, 144A | | | 875,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,628,539 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation Services — 0.1% | |
| 275,000 | | | APL Ltd., 8.000%, 1/15/2024(e)(f) | | | 181,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Treasuries — 1.7% | |
| 55,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2035, (EUR)(g) | | $ | 36,392 | |
| 55,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2036, (EUR)(g) | | | 36,512 | |
| 20,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2041, (EUR)(g) | | | 13,052 | |
| 107,066(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 4.750%, 6/14/2018, (MXN) | | | 547,216 | |
| 142,200(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 5.750%, 3/05/2026, (MXN) | | | 719,122 | |
| 131,500(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/10/2021, (MXN) | | | 698,713 | |
| 151,030(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 10.000%, 12/05/2024, (MXN) | | | 983,998 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,035,005 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wireless — 3.7% | |
| 100,000 | | | Altice Luxembourg S.A., 7.250%, 5/15/2022, 144A, (EUR) | | | 118,401 | |
| 355,000 | | | Altice Luxembourg S.A., 7.625%, 2/15/2025, 144A | | | 363,875 | |
| 785,000 | | | Altice Luxembourg S.A., 7.750%, 5/15/2022, 144A | | | 837,988 | |
| 6,000,000 | | | America Movil SAB de CV, 6.450%, 12/05/2022, (MXN) | | | 301,396 | |
| 6,100,000 | | | America Movil SAB de CV, 8.460%, 12/18/2036, (MXN) | | | 311,363 | |
| 605,000 | | | SFR Group S.A., 7.375%, 5/01/2026, 144A | | | 618,425 | |
| 786,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028 | | | 737,858 | |
| 1,420,000 | | | Sprint Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2021 | | | 1,425,325 | |
| 605,000 | | | T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.000%, 4/15/2024 | | | 647,350 | |
| 370,000 | | | T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/2022 | | | 393,125 | |
| 515,000 | | | T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.731%, 4/28/2022 | | | 540,750 | |
| 200,000 | | | Wind Acquisition Finance S.A., 4.750%, 7/15/2020, 144A | | | 201,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,497,356 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wirelines — 2.7% | |
| 705,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., 7.650%, 3/15/2042 | | | 608,062 | |
| 30,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., Series T, 5.800%, 3/15/2022 | | | 30,750 | |
| 130,000 | | | Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co. LLC, 6.300%, 12/01/2028 | | | 123,663 | |
| 60,000,000 | | | Empresa de Telecomunicaniones de Bogota, 7.000%, 1/17/2023, 144A, (COP) | | | 15,138 | |
| 405,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 9.000%, 8/15/2031 | | | 372,600 | |
| 340,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 10.500%, 9/15/2022 | | | 360,400 | |
| 15,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 11.000%, 9/15/2025 | | | 15,656 | |
| 705,000 | | | Level 3 Communications, Inc., 5.750%, 12/01/2022 | | | 736,725 | |
| 1,545,000 | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.250%, 3/15/2026, 144A | | | 1,595,212 | |
| 345,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.375%, 11/15/2033 | | | 351,038 | |
| 35,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 7.721%, 6/04/2038 | | | 38,325 | |
| 450,000 | | | Telecom Italia SpA, 5.303%, 5/30/2024, 144A | | | 460,066 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,707,635 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $150,365,268) | | | 149,660,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Convertible Bonds — 3.2% | |
| | | | Building Materials — 0.0% | |
| 25,000 | | | CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 0.250%, 6/01/2019 | | | 23,156 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Diversified Operations — 0.1% | |
$ | 160,000 | | | RWT Holdings, Inc., 5.625%, 11/15/2019 | | $ | 162,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Healthcare — 0.3% | |
| 595,000 | | | Brookdale Senior Living, Inc., 2.750%, 6/15/2018 | | | 590,909 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Leisure — 0.4% | |
| 685,000 | | | Rovi Corp., 0.500%, 3/01/2020 | | | 682,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Entertainment — 0.2% | |
| 265,000 | | | Liberty Media Corp., 2.250%, 9/30/2046, 144A | | | 275,103 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.0% | |
| 25,000 | | | RTI International Metals, Inc., 1.625%, 10/15/2019 | | | 26,656 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 0.6% | |
| 1,068,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., Series 2, 1.250%, 6/05/2020 | | | 1,025,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.8% | |
| 604,000 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.500%, 10/15/2020 | | | 753,113 | |
| 765,000 | | | Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1.000%, 11/15/2021 | | | 711,928 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,465,041 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 0.8% | |
| 30,000 | | | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 2.125%, 9/01/2026 | | | 32,625 | |
| 5,000 | | | CalAmp Corp., 1.625%, 5/15/2020 | | | 4,625 | |
| 260,000 | | | Cypress Semiconductor Corp., 4.500%, 1/15/2022, 144A | | | 293,963 | |
| 180,000 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., Series G, 3.000%, 11/15/2043 | | | 159,975 | |
| 845,000 | | | Nuance Communications, Inc., 1.000%, 12/15/2035, 144A | | | 735,150 | |
| 205,000 | | | Viavi Solutions, Inc., 0.625%, 8/15/2033 | | | 203,975 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,430,313 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $5,745,898) | | | 5,681,081 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $156,111,166) | | | 155,341,261 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Senior Loans — 1.8% | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.2% | |
| 468,419 | | | SourceHov LLC, 2014 1st Lien Term Loan, 7.750%, 10/31/2019(b) | | | 390,544 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 0.3% | |
| 531,086 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., Term Loan, 8.500%, 8/23/2021(b) | | | 557,141 | |
| | | | | | �� | | |
| | | | Media Entertainment — 0.0% | |
| 26,479 | | | Dex Media, Inc., Term Loan, 11.000%, 7/29/2021(b) | | | 25,222 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Utility — 0.2% | |
| 239,982 | | | PowerTeam Services LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.250%, 5/06/2020(b) | | | 239,082 | |
| 95,000 | | | PowerTeam Services LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.250%, 11/06/2020(b) | | | 94,525 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 333,607 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supermarkets — 0.3% | |
| 467,128 | | | Albertson’s LLC, 2016 Term Loan B4, 4.500%, 8/25/2021(b) | | | 470,524 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation Services — 0.0% | |
| 82,401 | | | OSG Bulk Ships, Inc., OBS Term Loan, 5.250%, 8/05/2019(b) | | | 82,091 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Wirelines — 0.8% | |
$ | 1,206,250 | | | Fairpoint Communications, Inc., Refi Term Loan, 7.500%, 2/14/2019(b) | | $ | 1,205,599 | |
| 159,324 | | | Integra Telecom, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.750%, 2/12/2021(b)(e)(f) | | | 150,561 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,356,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Senior Loans (Identified Cost $3,297,748) | | | 3,215,289 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| Preferred Stocks — 2.2% | |
| Convertible Preferred Stocks — 1.9% | |
| | | | Food & Beverage — 0.2% | |
| 3,415 | | | Bunge Ltd., 4.875% | | | 324,791 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 0.3% | |
| 988 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(i) | | | 522,405 | |
| 20 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%, 144A(i) | | | 10,575 | |
| 137 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(i) | | | 71,326 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 604,306 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 1.0% | |
| 888 | | | Allergan PLC, Series A, 5.500% | | | 729,608 | |
| 1,439 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., 7.000% | | | 1,165,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,894,622 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Mortgage — 0.1% | |
| 2,107 | | | iStar, Inc., Series J, 4.500% | | | 103,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 0.3% | |
| 4,850 | | | Belden, Inc., 6.750% | | | 487,085 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $3,807,099) | | | 3,413,899 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.3% | |
| | | | Finance Companies — 0.3% | |
| 12,925 | | | iStar, Inc., Series E, 7.875% | | | 314,466 | |
| 7,500 | | | iStar, Inc., Series F, 7.800% | | | 183,075 | |
| 550 | | | iStar, Inc., Series G, 7.650% | | | 13,233 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 510,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $417,822) | | | 510,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $4,224,921) | | | 3,924,673 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Other Investments — 0.6% | |
| | | | Aircraft ABS — 0.6% | |
| 100 | | | ECAF I Blocker Ltd.(e)(j) (Identified Cost $1,000,000) | | | 985,586 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Common Stocks — 0.7% | |
| | | | Energy Equipment & Services — 0.0% | |
| 4,625 | | | Hercules Offshore, Inc.(i) | | $ | 8,001 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet Software & Services — 0.0% | |
| 4,113 | | | Dex Media, Inc.(i)(j) | | | 8,177 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.5% | |
| 12,992 | | | Halcon Resources Corp.(i) | | | 121,865 | |
| 14,882 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 344,221 | |
| 17,250 | | | Rex Energy Corp.(i) | | | 10,072 | |
| 49,233 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp.(i) | | | 430,296 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 906,454 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.2% | |
| 5,539 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 298,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $3,087,477) | | | 1,221,295 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Warrants — 0.0% | |
| 22,512 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc., Expiration on 5/25/2017 at $40.00(i) | | | 349 | |
| 10,360 | | | FairPoint Communications, Inc., Expiration on 1/24/2018 at $48.81(e)(i)(j) | | | — | |
| 3,528 | | | Halcon Resources Corp., Expiration on 9/9/2020 at $14.04(i)(j) | | | 5,383 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Warrants (Identified Cost $29,891) | | | 5,732 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments — 5.5% | |
$ | 9,627,235 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $9,627,259 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $8,940,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.750% due 2/15/2024 valued at $9,822,825 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) | | | 9,627,235 | |
| 12,523 | | | Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $12,523 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $12,600 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500% due 8/31/2018 valued at $12,786 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) | | | 12,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $9,639,758) | | | 9,639,758 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 98.9% (Identified Cost $177,390,961)(a) | | | 174,333,594 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — 1.1% | | | 1,942,867 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 176,276,461 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (‡) | | | Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $177,504,166 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 9,142,529 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (12,313,101 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (3,170,572 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed. | |
| (c) | | | Payment-in-kind security for which the issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or additional debt securities. For the period ended September 30, 2016, interest payments were made in cash and additional debt securities. | |
| (d) | | | The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued. | |
| (e) | | | Illiquid security. (Unaudited) | |
| (f) | | | Securities classified as fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $1,828,035 or 1.0% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (g) | | | Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate. | |
| (h) | | | Payment-in-kind security for which the issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or additional debt securities. For the period ended September 30, 2016, the issuer has not made any interest payments. | |
| (i) | | | Non-income producing security. | |
| (j) | | | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $1,097,873 or 0.6% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| | | | | |
| 144A | | | All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $60,581,057 or 34.4% of net assets. | |
| ABS | | | Asset-Backed Securities | |
| GMTN | | | Global Medium Term Note | |
| MTN | | | Medium Term Note | |
| PIK | | | Payment-in-Kind | |
| REITs | | | Real Estate Investment Trusts | |
| | | | | |
| BRL | | | Brazilian Real | |
| COP | | | Colombian Peso | |
| EUR | | | Euro | |
| INR | | | Indian Rupee | |
| MXN | | | Mexican Peso | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)
At September 30, 2016, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract to Buy/Sell | | Delivery Date | | | Currency | | Units of Currency | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Sell1 | | | 12/21/2016 | | | Euro | | | 170,000 | | | $ | 191,659 | | | $ | 233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Counterparty is Bank of America, N.A.
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Technology | | | 8.3 | % |
Independent Energy | | | 7.8 | |
Cable Satellite | | | 7.2 | |
Midstream | | | 6.4 | |
Finance Companies | | | 5.8 | |
Healthcare | | | 4.6 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 4.4 | |
Banking | | | 3.9 | |
Wireless | | | 3.7 | |
Wirelines | | | 3.5 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 2.8 | |
Metals & Mining | | | 2.6 | |
Supranational | | | 2.4 | |
Government Owned – No Guarantee | | | 2.3 | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 2.0 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 25.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5.5 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 98.9 | |
Other assets less liabilities (including forward foreign currency contracts) | | | 1.1 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Bonds and Notes — 96.2% of Net Assets | |
| Non-Convertible Bonds — 96.0% | |
| | | | ABS Car Loan — 7.2% | |
$ | 89,000 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-1, Class B, 1.680%, 7/08/2019 | | $ | 89,223 | |
| 147,000 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-4, Class C, 2.470%, 11/09/2020 | | | 149,175 | |
| 375,000 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2015-3, Class C, 2.730%, 3/08/2021 | | | 382,602 | |
| 152,000 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2016-1, Class C, 2.890%, 1/10/2022 | | | 156,134 | |
| 72,000 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2016-2, Class C, 2.870%, 11/08/2021 | | | 73,880 | |
| 160,000 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2016-3, Class C, 2.240%, 4/08/2022 | | | 161,254 | |
| 210,000 | | | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 2.460%, 7/20/2020, 144A | | | 212,130 | |
| 360,000 | | | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A, 2.990%, 6/20/2022, 144A | | | 368,893 | |
| 57,648 | | | California Republic Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2013-2, Class A2, 1.230%, 3/15/2019 | | | 57,694 | |
| 225,000 | | | California Republic Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2016-2, Class A3, 1.560%, 7/15/2020 | | | 225,869 | |
| 52,327 | | | Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 2014-2, Class A3, 1.260%, 5/21/2018 | | | 52,354 | |
| 371,000 | | | Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A3, 1.610%, 6/20/2019 | | | 372,594 | |
| 2,232 | | | CarFinance Capital Auto Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 1.460%, 12/17/2018, 144A | | | 2,232 | |
| 126,211 | | | CarFinance Capital Auto Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class A, 1.440%, 11/16/2020, 144A | | | 126,057 | |
| 20,517 | | | CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2013-4, Class A3, 0.800%, 7/16/2018 | | | 20,510 | |
| 33,295 | | | CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-1, Class A3, 0.790%, 10/15/2018 | | | 33,275 | |
| 9,312 | | | CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2013-D, Class A, 1.540%, 7/16/2018, 144A | | | 9,316 | |
| 64,229 | | | CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-C, Class A, 1.310%, 2/15/2019, 144A | | | 64,194 | |
| 465,000 | | | CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-A, Class B, 2.790%, 2/16/2021, 144A | | | 471,525 | |
| 345,000 | | | Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class A, 1.880%, 3/15/2022, 144A | | | 345,665 | |
| 275,000 | | | Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class B, 2.610%, 1/17/2023, 144A | | | 276,577 | |
| 800,000 | | | Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class B, 3.180%, 5/15/2024, 144A | | | 813,407 | |
| 322,000 | | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-BA, Class C, 2.760%, 7/15/2021, 144A | | | 324,686 | |
| 362,000 | | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2016-BA, Class C, 3.190%, 7/15/2022, 144A | | | 368,442 | |
| 107,000 | | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-2A, Class D, 4.250%, 2/15/2022, 144A | | | 108,976 | |
| 335,000 | | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-3A, Class D, 4.530%, 10/17/2022, 144A | | | 342,943 | |
| 255,000 | | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class D, 5.430%, 11/15/2022, 144A | | | 267,670 | |
| 440,000 | | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-4A, Class C, 2.740%, 10/17/2022, 144A | | | 439,742 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | ABS Car Loan — continued | |
$ | 76,020 | | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class B, 2.420%, 1/15/2019, 144A | | $ | 76,069 | |
| 8,457 | | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-3A, Class A, 1.320%, 1/15/2019, 144A | | | 8,446 | |
| 36,982 | | | First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2013-3A, Class A3, 1.440%, 10/15/2019, 144A | | | 36,989 | |
| 40,791 | | | First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A3, 1.490%, 1/15/2020, 144A | | | 40,805 | |
| 290,000 | | | Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2015-2B, 3.080%, 12/15/2021, 144A | | | 295,291 | |
| 195,000 | | | Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2016-2, Class B, 3.840%, 9/15/2022, 144A | | | 203,321 | |
| 135,000 | | | Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2016-3, Class B, 2.430%, 6/15/2021, 144A | | | 135,984 | |
| 115,000 | | | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust/Ford Credit, Series 2014-1, Class A, 2.260%, 11/15/2025, 144A | | | 117,236 | |
| 230,000 | | | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust/Ford Credit, Series 2014-2, Class A, 2.310%, 4/15/2026, 144A | | | 235,147 | |
| 705,000 | | | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust/Ford Credit, Series 2016-2, Class A, 2.030%, 12/15/2027, 144A | | | 711,063 | |
| 590,000 | | | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2016-2, Class A3, 1.620%, 9/20/2019 | | | 593,089 | |
| 490,000 | | | Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust, Series 2016-C, Class A4, 1.650%, 7/15/2020, 144A | | | 490,238 | |
| 595,000 | | | NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 1.920%, 10/15/2019, 144A | | | 593,397 | |
| 299,000 | | | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A3, 1.530%, 2/15/2021, 144A | | | 299,461 | |
| 121,000 | | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-4, Class C, 2.970%, 3/15/2021 | | | 123,221 | |
| 188,000 | | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2016-2, Class C, 2.660%, 11/15/2021 | | | 190,939 | |
| 76,835 | | | SMART Trust/Australia, Series 2013-1US, Class A4A, 1.050%, 10/14/2018 | | | 76,752 | |
| 138,514 | | | SMART Trust/Australia, Series 2013-2US, Class A4A, 1.180%, 2/14/2019 | | | 137,987 | |
| 279,394 | | | World Omni Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-B, Class A3, 1.140%, 1/15/2020 | | | 279,627 | |
| 640,000 | | | World Omni Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2016-B, Class A3, 1.300%, 2/15/2022 | | | 640,376 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,602,457 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ABS Credit Card — 2.0% | |
| 434,000 | | | Bank of America Credit Card Trust, Series 2015-A2, Class A, 1.360%, 9/15/2020 | | | 435,759 | |
| 415,000 | | | Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust, Series 2014-3, Class A, 2.410%, 7/15/2022 | | | 427,595 | |
| 1,085,000 | | | Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2016-A4, Class A4, 1.490%, 7/15/2022 | | | 1,088,616 | |
| 260,000 | | | Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2014-A1, Class A1, 2.880%, 1/23/2023 | | | 275,314 | |
| 470,000 | | | Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2016-3, Class A, 1.580%, 9/15/2022 | | | 470,926 | |
| 501,000 | | | World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A, 3.140%, 1/17/2023 | | | 521,370 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,219,580 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | ABS Home Equity — 1.2% | |
$ | 329,364 | | | Colony American Finance Ltd., Series 2015-1, Class A, 2.896%, 10/15/2047, 144A | | $ | 333,422 | |
| 221,076 | | | Colony American Homes, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 1.681%, 5/17/2031, 144A(b) | | | 221,183 | |
| 26,074 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-J5, Class 4A1, 4.633%, 7/25/2021(b)(c) | | | 23,756 | |
| 17,729 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-S1, Class A3, 5.115%, 2/25/2035(b) | | | 17,988 | |
| 500,000 | | | Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M2, 2.375%, 10/25/2027(b) | | | 508,624 | |
| 226,427 | | | Mill City Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A1, 2.500%, 4/25/2057, 144A(b) | | | 227,694 | |
| 20,473 | | | RBSSP Resecuritization Trust, Series 2010-3, Class 9A1, 5.500%, 2/26/2035, 144A | | | 20,635 | |
| 199,135 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-2, Class 1AE2, 2.750%, 11/25/2060, 144A(b) | | | 201,594 | |
| 319,992 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-2, Class A1A, 2.750%, 8/25/2055, 144A(b) | | | 324,238 | |
| 90,628 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 2A4, 2.956%, 5/01/2035(b) | | | 93,799 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,972,933 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ABS Other — 1.5% | |
| 39,271 | | | CCG Receivables Trust, Series 2014-1, Class A2, 1.060%, 11/15/2021, 144A | | | 39,233 | |
| 132,975 | | | DB Master Finance LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A2I, 3.262%, 2/20/2045, 144A | | | 133,666 | |
| 42,646 | | | FRS I LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A1, 1.800%, 4/15/2043, 144A | | | 41,822 | |
| 37,958 | | | Global Container Assets Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A1, 2.200%, 11/05/2028, 144A | | | 37,886 | |
| 398,000 | | | John Deere Owner Trust, Series 2014-B, Class A4, 1.500%, 6/15/2021 | | | 399,802 | |
| 190,263 | | | OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class A, 2.470%, 9/18/2024, 144A | | | 190,686 | |
| 385,000 | | | OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A, 3.190%, 3/18/2026, 144A | | | 388,922 | |
| 350,000 | | | OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A, 3.660%, 2/20/2029, 144A | | | 358,906 | |
| 245,779 | | | Shenton Aircraft Investment I Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class A, 4.750%, 10/15/2042, 144A | | | 239,344 | |
| 102,478 | | | Springleaf Funding Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A, 2.410%, 12/15/2022, 144A | | | 102,609 | |
| 203,958 | | | TAL Advantage V LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 3.510%, 2/22/2039, 144A | | | 200,604 | |
| 85,015 | | | TAL Advantage V LLC, Series 2014-2A, Class A2, 3.330%, 5/20/2039, 144A | | | 83,285 | |
| 204,167 | | | TAL Advantage V LLC, Series 2014-3A, Class A, 3.270%, 11/21/2039, 144A | | | 198,982 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,415,747 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ABS Student Loan — 1.1% | |
| 425,726 | | | North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, Series 2011-2, Class A2, 1.515%, 7/25/2025(b) | | | 423,065 | |
| 165,734 | | | SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Series 2015-A, Class A2, 2.420%, 3/25/2030, 144A | | | 167,789 | |
| 528,194 | | | SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Series 2015-C, Class A2, 2.510%, 8/25/2033, 144A | | | 537,415 | |
| 295,000 | | | SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Series 2016-B, Class A2B, 2.740%, 10/25/2032, 144A | | | 302,447 | |
| 386,359 | | | South Carolina Student Loan Corp., Series 2010-1, Class A2, 1.715%, 7/25/2025(b) | | | 387,974 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,818,690 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense — 0.3% | |
$ | 54,000 | | | Rockwell Collins, Inc., 1.200%, 12/15/2016(b) | | $ | 54,035 | |
| 450,000 | | | Rolls-Royce PLC, 2.375%, 10/14/2020, 144A | | | 457,754 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 511,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 4.5% | |
| 648,018 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K013, Class A2, 3.974%, 1/25/2021 | | | 710,644 | |
| 509,476 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K029, Class A2, 3.320%, 2/25/2023(b) | | | 556,115 | |
| 701,647 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K042, Class A2, 2.670%, 12/25/2024 | | | 737,552 | |
| 371,879 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K704, Class A2, 2.412%, 8/25/2018 | | | 378,797 | |
| 923,523 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K708, Class A2, 2.130%, 1/25/2019 | | | 939,171 | |
| 321,775 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K709, Class A2, 2.086%, 3/25/2019 | | | 327,282 | |
| 1,304,975 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K710, Class A2, 1.883%, 5/25/2019 | | | 1,323,249 | |
| 1,014,484 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K711, Class A2, 1.730%, 7/25/2019 | | | 1,025,536 | |
| 625,673 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KLH2, Class A, 1.225%, 11/25/2022(b) | | | 626,457 | |
| 603,327 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KP03, Class A2, 1.780%, 7/25/2019 | | | 608,881 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,233,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 0.6% | |
| 485,000 | | | American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2016-3, Class A, 3.250%, 4/15/2030 | | | 487,488 | |
| 74,239 | | | Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Class A, 7.750%, 6/17/2021 | | | 83,919 | |
| 371,435 | | | Latam Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A, 4.200%, 8/15/2029 | | | 363,078 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 934,485 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automotive — 1.9% | |
| 500,000 | | | American Honda Finance Corp., MTN, 1.200%, 7/12/2019 | | | 497,071 | |
| 447,000 | | | American Honda Finance Corp., MTN, 1.600%, 7/13/2018 | | | 450,681 | |
| 585,000 | | | BMW U.S. Capital LLC, 1.850%, 9/15/2021, 144A | | | 583,332 | |
| 220,000 | | | Daimler Finance North America LLC, 2.450%, 5/18/2020, 144A | | | 224,644 | |
| 45,000 | | | Delphi Automotive PLC, 3.150%, 11/19/2020 | | | 46,594 | |
| 360,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.459%, 3/27/2020 | | | 363,359 | |
| 326,000 | | | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.450%, 4/10/2022 | | | 330,664 | |
| 331,000 | | | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.250%, 5/15/2023 | | | 343,785 | |
| 103,000 | | | Magna International, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/2024 | | | 108,271 | |
| 150,000 | | | PACCAR Financial Corp., MTN, 1.200%, 8/12/2019 | | | 149,559 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,097,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 38
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Banking — 15.1% | |
$ | 530,000 | | | ABN AMRO Bank NV, 1.800%, 9/20/2019, 144A | | $ | 530,456 | |
| 105,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., 6.000%, 9/01/2017 | | | 109,182 | |
| 365,000 | | | Bank of Montreal, MTN, 1.500%, 7/18/2019 | | | 364,228 | |
| 700,000 | | | Bank of Montreal, MTN, 1.900%, 8/27/2021 | | | 696,344 | |
| 49,000 | | | Bank of Montreal, MTN, 1.400%, 9/11/2017 | | | 49,030 | |
| 415,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The), MTN, 2.450%, 8/17/2026 | | | 412,461 | |
| 845,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.650%, 6/14/2019 | | | 846,494 | |
| 505,000 | | | Barclays PLC, 3.200%, 8/10/2021 | | | 507,655 | |
| 295,000 | | | Bear Stearns Cos. LLC (The), 7.250%, 2/01/2018 | | | 316,801 | |
| 490,000 | | | BNZ International Funding Ltd., 2.100%, 9/14/2021, 144A | | | 487,781 | |
| 750,000 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 1.600%, 9/06/2019 | | | 750,005 | |
| 520,000 | | | Capital One NA, 2.250%, 9/13/2021 | | | 519,803 | |
| 220,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., 4.450%, 9/29/2027 | | | 230,224 | |
| 430,000 | | | Citizens Bank NA, Series BKNT, 2.500%, 3/14/2019 | | | 436,988 | |
| 250,000 | | | Comerica Bank, 2.500%, 6/02/2020 | | | 255,307 | |
| 745,000 | | | Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 2.000%, 9/06/2021, 144A | | | 743,976 | |
| 485,000 | | | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 4.625%, 12/01/2023 | | | 523,754 | |
| 450,000 | | | Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd., 3.800%, 6/09/2023, 144A | | | 455,976 | |
| 525,000 | | | Danske Bank AS, 2.000%, 9/08/2021, 144A | | | 524,652 | |
| 693,000 | | | Deutsche Bank AG, GMTN, 3.375%, 5/12/2021 | | | 677,893 | |
| 780,000 | | | Fifth Third Bank, Series BKNT, 1.625%, 9/27/2019 | | | 779,556 | |
| 215,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.750%, 9/15/2020 | | | 220,230 | |
| 259,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.950%, 1/18/2018 | | | 273,254 | |
| 185,000 | | | HSBC USA, Inc., 2.375%, 11/13/2019 | | | 187,273 | |
| 430,000 | | | ING Bank NV, 2.050%, 8/15/2021, 144A | | | 430,476 | |
| 246,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.000%, 1/15/2018 | | | 259,903 | |
| 585,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1.650%, 9/23/2019 | | | 586,845 | |
| 555,000 | | | Key Bank NA, Series BKNT, 1.600%, 8/22/2019 | | | 555,047 | |
| 445,000 | | | Lloyds Bank PLC, 1.750%, 3/16/2018 | | | 445,255 | |
| 532,000 | | | Macquarie Bank Ltd., 1.600%, 10/27/2017, 144A | | | 532,810 | |
| 116,000 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., MTN, 6.875%, 4/25/2018 | | | 125,148 | |
| 219,000 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, GMTN, 6.400%, 8/28/2017 | | | 228,489 | |
| 460,000 | | | Mizuho Bank Ltd., 1.800%, 3/26/2018, 144A | | | 460,948 | |
| 535,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, Series F, GMTN, 6.625%, 4/01/2018 | | | 573,242 | |
| 295,000 | | | National Bank of Canada, 2.100%, 12/14/2018 | | | 298,749 | |
| 540,000 | | | Nordea Bank AB, 1.625%, 9/30/2019, 144A | | | 539,152 | |
| 317,000 | | | Royal Bank of Canada, 1.400%, 10/13/2017 | | | 317,168 | |
| 652,000 | | | Royal Bank of Canada, GMTN, 1.625%, 4/15/2019 | | | 653,470 | |
| 305,000 | | | Santander Bank NA, 2.000%, 1/12/2018 | | | 305,038 | |
| 604,000 | | | Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 2.700%, 5/24/2019 | | | 611,542 | |
| 365,000 | | | Santander UK Group Holdings PLC, 4.750%, 9/15/2025, 144A | | | 365,410 | |
| 380,000 | | | Santander UK PLC, 2.500%, 3/14/2019 | | | 385,666 | |
| 675,000 | | | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 1.875%, 9/13/2021 | | | 669,634 | |
| 815,000 | | | Societe Generale S.A., 5.000%, 1/17/2024, 144A | | | 850,982 | |
| 370,000 | | | Standard Chartered PLC, 4.050%, 4/12/2026, 144A | | | 381,522 | |
| 875,000 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., 2.058%, 7/14/2021 | | | 867,867 | |
| 525,000 | | | Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Series BKNT, 1.500%, 9/06/2019 | | | 523,283 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
39 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Banking — continued | |
$ | 335,000 | | | Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Series BKNT, 1.875%, 9/07/2021 | | $ | 333,176 | |
| 740,000 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank (The), GMTN, 1.450%, 9/06/2018 | | | 741,297 | |
| 620,000 | | | UBS Group Funding Jersey Ltd., 2.650%, 2/01/2022, 144A | | | 618,846 | |
| 770,000 | | | Wells Fargo Bank NA, 1.750%, 5/24/2019 | | | 773,464 | |
| 60,000 | | | Westpac Banking Corp., 2.000%, 8/19/2021 | | | 59,903 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,393,655 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brokerage — 0.3% | |
| 390,000 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 2.875%, 9/15/2026 | | | 390,919 | |
| 75,000 | | | Brookfield Finance, Inc., 4.250%, 6/02/2026 | | | 77,461 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 468,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Materials — 0.1% | |
| 107,000 | | | Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., 3.000%, 6/15/2020 | | | 110,182 | |
| 40,000 | | | Masco Corp., 3.500%, 4/01/2021 | | | 41,400 | |
| 27,000 | | | Masco Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/2020 | | | 31,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 182,632 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Cable Satellite — 0.1% | |
| 170,000 | | | Cox Enterprises, Inc., 7.375%, 7/15/2027, 144A | | | 208,674 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.8% | |
| 535,000 | | | Air Liquide Finance S.A., 2.500%, 9/27/2026, 144A | | | 537,033 | |
| 107,000 | | | Airgas, Inc., 3.050%, 8/01/2020 | | | 111,042 | |
| 107,000 | | | Albemarle Corp., 3.000%, 12/01/2019 | | | 110,394 | |
| 125,000 | | | Eastman Chemical Co., 4.500%, 1/15/2021 | | | 136,319 | |
| 45,000 | | | Methanex Corp., 3.250%, 12/15/2019 | | | 44,492 | |
| 360,000 | | | Westlake Chemical Corp., 3.600%, 8/15/2026, 144A | | | 361,021 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,300,301 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.8% | |
| 230,741 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2014-H14, Class FA, 0.994%, 7/20/2064(b) | | | 229,406 | |
| 162,632 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2014-H15, Class FA, 0.994%, 7/20/2064(b) | | | 161,583 | |
| 629,014 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H10, Class JA, 2.250%, 4/20/2065 | | | 629,580 | |
| 642,084 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2016-H06, Class FC, 1.414%, 2/20/2066(b) | | | 646,735 | |
| 1,313,210 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2016-H10, Class FJ, 1.123%, 4/20/2066(b) | | | 1,312,741 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,980,045 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery — 0.8% | |
| 835,000 | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 1.700%, 8/09/2021 | | | 828,485 | |
| 174,000 | | | John Deere Capital Corp., 2.450%, 9/11/2020 | | | 179,247 | |
| 220,000 | | | John Deere Capital Corp., MTN, 1.250%, 10/09/2019 | | | 218,560 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,226,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.3% | |
$ | 225,000 | | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., 2.500%, 11/28/2019 | | $ | 229,513 | |
| 67,000 | | | Western Union Co. (The), 3.350%, 5/22/2019 | | | 68,647 | |
| 116,000 | | | Western Union Co. (The), 3.650%, 8/22/2018 | | | 119,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 417,787 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Manufacturing — 0.7% | |
| 430,000 | | | 3M Co., 2.250%, 9/19/2026 | | | 429,435 | |
| 650,000 | | | Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV, 1.700%, 9/15/2021, 144A | | | 645,065 | |
| 80,000 | | | Snap-On, Inc., 4.250%, 1/15/2018 | | | 83,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,157,516 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electric — 2.4% | |
| 197,000 | | | Delmarva Power & Light Co., 3.500%, 11/15/2023 | | | 213,137 | |
| 385,000 | | | DTE Energy Co., 2.850%, 10/01/2026 | | | 383,476 | |
| 510,000 | | | Duke Energy Corp., 2.650%, 9/01/2026 | | | 500,446 | |
| 130,000 | | | Duke Energy Progress LLC, 1.035%, 3/06/2017(b) | | | 130,082 | |
| 280,000 | | | Entergy Louisiana LLC, 3.050%, 6/01/2031 | | | 287,483 | |
| 451,000 | | | Exelon Corp., 2.450%, 4/15/2021 | | | 460,005 | |
| 179,000 | | | Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 2.950%, 1/15/2020 | | | 184,493 | |
| 116,000 | | | Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.250%, 6/15/2022 | | | 124,492 | |
| 395,000 | | | Fortis, Inc., 2.100%, 10/04/2021, 144A | | | 393,554 | |
| 188,000 | | | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., (fixed rate to 4/30/2023, variable rate thereafter), 4.750%, 4/30/2043 | | | 190,880 | |
| 280,000 | | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 1.649%, 9/01/2018 | | | 281,106 | |
| 456,000 | | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., Series F, 2.056%, 9/01/2017 | | | 458,474 | |
| 273,000 | | | Southern Co. (The), 2.750%, 6/15/2020 | | | 281,593 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,889,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance Companies — 0.5% | |
| 617,000 | | | Ares Capital Corp., 3.625%, 1/19/2022 | | | 621,019 | |
| 228,000 | | | FS Investment Corp., 4.750%, 5/15/2022 | | | 234,244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 855,263 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Beverage — 0.4% | |
| 9,000 | | | Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC, 5.000%, 3/01/2019 | | | 9,753 | |
| 158,000 | | | Coca-Cola Co. (The), 3.300%, 9/01/2021 | | | 170,434 | |
| 340,000 | | | Flowers Foods, Inc., 3.500%, 10/01/2026 | | | 339,263 | |
| 175,000 | | | Hershey Co. (The), 2.300%, 8/15/2026 | | | 173,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 692,825 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government Owned – No Guarantee — 1.2% | |
| 397,000 | | | Ecopetrol S.A., 5.875%, 9/18/2023 | | | 428,264 | |
| 775,000 | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.625%, 9/21/2023, 144A | | | 776,085 | |
| 780,000 | | | Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2016 Ltd., 1.750%, 9/29/2019, 144A | | | 774,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,979,138 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Insurance — 0.4% | |
| 695,000 | | | Aetna, Inc., 1.700%, 6/07/2018 | | | 697,214 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
41 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Healthcare — 0.6% | |
$ | 41,000 | | | Agilent Technologies, Inc., 6.500%, 11/01/2017 | | $ | 43,175 | |
| 245,000 | | | Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.000%, 7/15/2023 | | | 248,845 | |
| 183,000 | | | Life Technologies Corp., 6.000%, 3/01/2020 | | | 204,634 | |
| 36,000 | | | Quest Diagnostics, Inc., 4.700%, 4/01/2021 | | | 39,890 | |
| 94,000 | | | Quest Diagnostics, Inc., 4.750%, 1/30/2020 | | | 102,271 | |
| 385,000 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 2.950%, 9/19/2026 | | | 382,083 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,020,898 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hybrid ARMs — 0.2% | |
| 64,056 | | | FHLMC, 2.691%, 1/01/2035(b) | | | 67,772 | |
| 188,352 | | | FHLMC, 2.946%, 5/01/2036(b) | | | 200,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 268,399 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 0.4% | |
| 14,000 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/2017 | | | 14,596 | |
| 107,000 | | | ConocoPhillips Co., 2.875%, 11/15/2021 | | | 109,931 | |
| 156,000 | | | Devon Energy Corp., 5.850%, 12/15/2025 | | | 175,559 | |
| 179,000 | | | Encana Corp., 6.500%, 5/15/2019 | | | 193,300 | |
| 103,000 | | | Newfield Exploration Co., 5.750%, 1/30/2022 | | | 106,347 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 599,733 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Other — 0.4% | |
| 245,000 | | | CK Hutchison International 16 Ltd., 2.750%, 10/03/2026, 144A | | | 241,250 | |
| 440,000 | | | Hutchison Whampoa International 14 Ltd., 1.625%, 10/31/2017, 144A | | | 440,301 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 681,551 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Integrated Energy — 0.7% | |
| 540,000 | | | BP Capital Markets PLC, 2.112%, 9/16/2021 | | | 543,138 | |
| 340,000 | | | BP Capital Markets PLC, 2.750%, 5/10/2023 | | | 345,681 | |
| 143,000 | | | BP Capital Markets PLC, 3.062%, 3/17/2022 | | | 149,794 | |
| 94,000 | | | Shell International Finance BV, 1.625%, 11/10/2018 | | | 94,272 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,132,885 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Life Insurance — 1.1% | |
| 165,000 | | | AIG Global Funding, 1.650%, 12/15/2017, 144A | | | 165,677 | |
| 402,000 | | | Jackson National Life Global Funding, 3.050%, 4/29/2026, 144A | | | 408,607 | |
| 371,000 | | | New York Life Global Funding, 1.450%, 12/15/2017, 144A | | | 372,562 | |
| 286,000 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc., 3.500%, 5/15/2024 | | | 299,100 | |
| 344,000 | | | Reliance Standard Life Global Funding II, 2.150%, 10/15/2018, 144A | | | 346,985 | |
| 63,000 | | | Unum Group, 5.625%, 9/15/2020 | | | 70,334 | |
| 140,000 | | | Voya Financial, Inc., 3.650%, 6/15/2026 | | | 139,371 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,802,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Entertainment — 0.6% | | | | |
| 95,000 | | | Activision Blizzard, Inc., 2.300%, 9/15/2021, 144A | | | 95,248 | |
| 112,000 | | | S&P Global, Inc, 3.300%, 8/14/2020 | | | 117,570 | |
| 290,000 | | | S&P Global, Inc., 2.950%, 1/22/2027, 144A | | | 291,543 | |
| 49,000 | | | Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., 3.950%, 6/15/2025 | | | 51,406 | |
| 395,000 | | | Viacom, Inc., 3.450%, 10/04/2026 | | | 394,886 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 950,653 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 42
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.5% | | | | |
$ | 125,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 6.750%, 7/15/2018 | | $ | 134,687 | |
| 164,000 | | | Barrick North America Finance LLC, 4.400%, 5/30/2021 | | | 179,647 | |
| 273,000 | | | Glencore Funding LLC, 2.125%, 4/16/2018, 144A | | | 270,739 | |
| 31,000 | | | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., 4.500%, 4/15/2023 | | | 32,401 | |
| 169,000 | | | Rio Tinto Finance USA PLC, 3.500%, 3/22/2022 | | | 182,355 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 799,829 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 1.0% | | | | |
| 116,000 | | | DCP Midstream Operating LP, 4.950%, 4/01/2022 | | | 118,175 | |
| 255,000 | | | Energy Transfer Partners LP, 2.500%, 6/15/2018 | | | 256,668 | |
| 125,000 | | | Energy Transfer Partners LP, 4.650%, 6/01/2021 | | | 132,778 | |
| 246,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 4.150%, 3/01/2022 | | | 258,157 | |
| 255,000 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.625%, 11/15/2023, 144A | | | 281,147 | |
| 117,000 | | | National Fuel Gas Co., 5.200%, 7/15/2025 | | | 126,480 | |
| 125,000 | | | Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 3.650%, 6/01/2022 | | | 126,710 | |
| 160,000 | | | Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 3.850%, 10/15/2023 | | | 159,152 | |
| 45,000 | | | TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., 2.500%, 8/01/2022 | | | 45,133 | |
| 143,000 | | | Williams Partners LP, 3.600%, 3/15/2022 | | | 145,484 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,649,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mortgage Related — 3.3% | | | | |
| 5,641 | | | FHLMC, 3.000%, 10/01/2026 | | | 5,927 | |
| 609 | | | FHLMC, 6.500%, 1/01/2024 | | | 698 | |
| 100 | | | FHLMC, 8.000%, 7/01/2025 | | | 114 | |
| 217 | | | FNMA, 6.000%, 9/01/2021 | | | 223 | |
| 247,745 | | | GNMA, 4.285%, 2/20/2063 | | | 267,293 | |
| 467,595 | | | GNMA, 4.329%, 2/20/2063 | | | 501,264 | |
| 198,923 | | | GNMA, 4.483%, 10/20/2062 | | | 213,438 | |
| 438,458 | | | GNMA, 4.501%, 4/20/2063 | | | 471,948 | |
| 253,140 | | | GNMA, 4.508%, 4/20/2063 | | | 272,490 | |
| 279,285 | | | GNMA, 4.511%, 5/20/2062 | | | 296,033 | |
| 218,574 | | | GNMA, 4.514%, 5/20/2062 | | | 231,354 | |
| 245,131 | | | GNMA, 4.560%, 3/20/2063 | | | 263,939 | |
| 233,734 | | | GNMA, 4.561%, 3/20/2062 | | | 247,357 | |
| 282,036 | | | GNMA, 4.571%, 2/20/2063 | | | 301,911 | |
| 161,377 | | | GNMA, 4.586%, 7/20/2062 | | | 171,998 | |
| 204,897 | | | GNMA, 4.595%, 6/20/2062 | | | 216,863 | |
| 423,371 | | | GNMA, 4.624%, 11/20/2064 | | | 450,261 | |
| 233,197 | | | GNMA, 4.683%, 8/20/2061 | | | 242,382 | |
| 581,300 | | | GNMA, 4.687%, 5/20/2064 | | | 657,457 | |
| 1,969 | | | GNMA, 6.500%, 12/15/2023 | | | 2,270 | |
| 306 | | | GNMA, 8.500%, 9/15/2022 | | | 311 | |
| 840 | | | GNMA, 9.500%, 1/15/2019 | | | 892 | |
| 489,227 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H09, Class HA, 1.750%, 3/20/2065 | | | 489,673 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,306,096 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Natural Gas — 0.1% | | | | |
$ | 107,000 | | | NiSource Finance Corp., 6.125%, 3/01/2022 | | $ | 127,673 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 9.2% | | | | |
| 33,483 | | | Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-5, Class A4, 5.492%, 2/10/2051 | | | 34,258 | |
| 491,600 | | | CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C3, Class A3, 3.865%, 1/10/2048 | | | 540,907 | |
| 361,996 | | | CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C4, Class A4, 3.283%, 5/10/2058 | | | 380,316 | |
| 992,138 | | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-GC37, Class A4, 3.314%, 4/10/2049 | | | 1,053,170 | |
| 295,000 | | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-P4, Class A2, 2.450%, 7/10/2049 | | | 302,467 | |
| 435,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-LTRT, Class A2, 3.400%, 10/05/2030, 144A | | | 452,372 | |
| 263,676 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2013-CR8, Class A5, 3.612%, 6/10/2046(b) | | | 285,927 | |
| 84,913 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR14, Class A2, 3.147%, 2/10/2047 | | | 87,023 | |
| 232,393 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR15, Class A2, 2.928%, 2/10/2047 | | | 239,043 | |
| 205,578 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR16, Class ASB, 3.653%, 4/10/2047 | | | 221,197 | |
| 478,193 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-LC17, Class A3, 3.723%, 10/10/2047 | | | 508,868 | |
| 730,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-TWC, Class A, 1.377%, 2/13/2032, 144A(b) | | | 728,342 | |
| 804,436 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2016-DC2, Class A5, 3.765%, 2/10/2049 | | | 881,432 | |
| 226,424 | | | Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C3, Class A4, 5.881%, 6/15/2039(b) | | | 228,786 | |
| 153,683 | | | Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C4, Class A4, 6.134%, 9/15/2039(b) | | | 157,174 | |
| 308,963 | | | Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C5, Class A4, 5.695%, 9/15/2040(b) | | | 316,050 | |
| 84,913 | | | CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C4, Class ASB, 3.617%, 11/15/2048 | | | 91,358 | |
| 222,006 | | | GP Portfolio Trust, Series 2014-GPP, Class A, 1.474%, 2/15/2027, 144A(b) | | | 221,651 | |
| 228,914 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG11, Class A4, 5.736%, 12/10/2049 | | | 234,962 | |
| 203,942 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG9, Class A4, 5.444%, 3/10/2039 | | | 204,242 | |
| 340,000 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust, Series 2013-PEMB, Class A, 3.668%, 3/05/2033, 144A(b) | | | 354,829 | |
| 875,844 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class A4, 5.988%, 8/10/2045(b) | | | 889,058 | |
| 236,862 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-GC20, Class A3, 3.680%, 4/10/2047 | | | 251,695 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
$ | 344,622 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-LD11, Class A4, 5.940%, 6/15/2049(b) | | $ | 349,364 | |
| 88,049 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-LDPX, Class A3, 5.420%, 1/15/2049 | | | 88,705 | |
| 120,665 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-C19, Class ASB, 3.584%, 4/15/2047 | | | 129,835 | |
| 313,755 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-FL5, Class A, 1.504%, 7/15/2031, 144A(b) | | | 313,618 | |
| 520,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-SGP, Class A, 2.224%, 7/15/2036, 144A(b) | | | 522,930 | |
| 276,271 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C1, Class A4, 6.008%, 6/12/2050(b) | | | 280,992 | |
| 389,059 | | | Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-5, Class A4, 5.378%, 8/12/2048 | | | 390,944 | |
| 211,835 | | | Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-6, Class A4, 5.485%, 3/12/2051(b) | | | 213,962 | |
| 263,676 | | | Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2014-C14, Class A3, 3.669%, 2/15/2047 | | | 280,965 | |
| 129,604 | | | Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2015-C22, Class A4, 3.306%, 4/15/2048 | | | 138,137 | |
| 701,647 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2007-IQ14, Class A4, 5.692%, 4/15/2049(b) | | | 709,284 | |
| 185,000 | | | SCG Trust, Series 2013-SRP1, Class B, 3.024%, 11/15/2026, 144A(b) | | | 178,739 | |
| 505,000 | | | UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-TFT, Class A, 2.892%, 6/05/2030, 144A | | | 510,114 | |
| 366,465 | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C32, Class A3, 5.889%, 6/15/2049(b) | | | 372,496 | |
| 376,025 | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C34, Class A3, 5.678%, 5/15/2046 | | | 382,886 | |
| 201,109 | | | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C33, Class A4, 3.426%, 3/15/2059 | | | 214,942 | |
| 290,000 | | | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C35, Class A2, 2.495%, 7/15/2048 | | | 298,781 | |
| 224,134 | | | WFCG Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-BXRP, Class A, 1.646%, 11/15/2029, 144A(b) | | | 221,092 | |
| 178,764 | | | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-C19, Class A3, 3.660%, 3/15/2047 | | | 189,807 | |
| 348,589 | | | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-C20, Class ABS, 3.638%, 5/15/2047 | | | 375,868 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,828,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 0.2% | | | | |
| 65,000 | | | Nabors Industries, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/2021 | | | 61,254 | |
| 143,000 | | | Oceaneering International, Inc., 4.650%, 11/15/2024 | | | 144,101 | |
| 89,000 | | | Rowan Cos., Inc., 5.000%, 9/01/2017 | | | 89,556 | |
| 54,000 | | | Schlumberger Holdings Corp., 3.625%, 12/21/2022, 144A | | | 57,886 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 352,797 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
45 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.9% | | | | |
$ | 22,000 | | | Amgen, Inc., 2.200%, 5/22/2019 | | $ | 22,409 | |
| 147,000 | | | Eli Lilly & Co., 1.950%, 3/15/2019 | | | 149,541 | |
| 215,000 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc., 2.500%, 9/01/2023 | | | 217,279 | |
| 259,000 | | | Mylan, Inc., 4.200%, 11/29/2023 | | | 271,034 | |
| 775,000 | | | Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland Designated Activity Co., 1.900%, 9/23/2019 | | | 774,602 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,434,865 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.4% | | | | |
| 245,000 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 1.300%, 8/15/2019 | | | 245,414 | |
| 355,000 | | | Old Republic International Corp., 3.875%, 8/26/2026 | | | 354,376 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 599,790 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Railroads — 0.5% | | | | |
| 255,000 | | | Canadian National Railway Co., 1.450%, 12/15/2016 | | | 255,152 | |
| 206,000 | | | CSX Corp., 3.700%, 10/30/2020 | | | 220,169 | |
| 27,000 | | | CSX Corp., 6.150%, 5/01/2037 | | | 35,162 | |
| 215,000 | | | Union Pacific Corp., 3.646%, 2/15/2024 | | | 234,845 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 745,328 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Health Care — 0.6% | | | | |
| 478,000 | | | HCP, Inc., 4.000%, 12/01/2022 | | | 505,141 | |
| 31,000 | | | Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 3.750%, 4/15/2023 | | | 31,791 | |
| 385,000 | | | Ventas Realty LP, 3.250%, 10/15/2026 | | | 388,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 925,530 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Single Tenant — 0.1% | | | | |
| 179,000 | | | Realty Income Corp., 5.875%, 3/15/2035 | | | 220,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailers — 0.8% | | | | |
| 335,000 | | | El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV, 3.875%, 10/06/2026, 144A | | | 330,645 | |
| 220,000 | | | Home Depot, Inc. (The), 2.125%, 9/15/2026 | | | 216,148 | |
| 143,000 | | | Ross Stores, Inc., 3.375%, 9/15/2024 | | | 152,041 | |
| 380,000 | | | TJX Cos., Inc. (The), 2.250%, 9/15/2026 | | | 373,797 | |
| 180,000 | | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., 2.600%, 6/01/2021 | | | 184,206 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,256,837 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sovereigns — 0.3% | | | | |
| 455,000 | | | Republic of Turkey, 5.625%, 3/30/2021 | | | 484,575 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supermarkets — 0.3% | | | | |
| 545,000 | | | Kroger Co. (The), 2.650%, 10/15/2026 | | | 540,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.4% | | | | |
| 49,000 | | | Apple, Inc., 2.700%, 5/13/2022 | | | 51,203 | |
| 139,000 | | | Apple, Inc., 2.850%, 2/23/2023 | | | 146,327 | |
| 170,000 | | | Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp., 6.020%, 6/15/2026, 144A | | | 186,372 | |
| 114,000 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 4.400%, 10/15/2022, 144A | | | 121,559 | |
| 120,000 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 4.900%, 10/15/2025, 144A | | | 128,077 | |
| 246,000 | | | HP, Inc., 4.300%, 6/01/2021 | | | 266,065 | |
| 72,000 | | | Ingram Micro, Inc., 4.950%, 12/15/2024 | | | 72,862 | |
| 280,000 | | | Intel Corp., 2.600%, 5/19/2026 | | | 285,248 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 46
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Technology — continued | | | | |
$ | 89,000 | | | Jabil Circuit, Inc., 5.625%, 12/15/2020 | | $ | 96,120 | |
| 22,000 | | | Jabil Circuit, Inc., 8.250%, 3/15/2018 | | | 23,951 | |
| 36,000 | | | KLA-Tencor Corp., 4.125%, 11/01/2021 | | | 38,746 | |
| 770,000 | | | Pitney Bowes, Inc., 3.375%, 10/01/2021 | | | 769,630 | |
| 67,000 | | | Xerox Corp., 2.800%, 5/15/2020 | | | 66,620 | |
| 89,000 | | | Xerox Corp., 6.350%, 5/15/2018 | | | 94,513 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,347,293 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Tobacco — 0.0% | | | | |
| 31,000 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc., 2.900%, 11/15/2021 | | | 32,535 | |
| 5,000 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc., 5.650%, 5/16/2018 | | | 5,347 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37,882 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation Services — 0.3% | | | | |
| 430,000 | | | TTX Co., 2.600%, 6/15/2020, 144A | | | 438,406 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Treasuries — 26.1% | | | | |
| 385,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 7/15/2019 | | | 383,752 | |
| 775,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 8/15/2019 | | | 772,305 | |
| 1,585,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875%, 9/15/2019 | | | 1,584,938 | |
| 2,350,900 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125%, 2/28/2021 | | | 2,352,369 | |
| 3,735,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125%, 7/31/2021 | | | 3,729,603 | |
| 4,730,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125%, 8/31/2021 | | | 4,725,194 | |
| 661,400 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.250%, 3/31/2021 | | | 664,862 | |
| 5,966,200 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, 1/31/2021 | | | 6,031,458 | |
| 1,395,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, 5/31/2021 | | | 1,410,094 | |
| 1,790,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, 6/30/2023 | | | 1,786,853 | |
| 5,191,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500%, 8/15/2026 | | | 5,140,507 | |
| 3,771,900 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 6/30/2020 | | | 3,854,116 | |
| 925,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 5/15/2026 | | | 926,229 | |
| 782,100 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750%, 4/30/2022 | | | 802,019 | |
| 3,003,200 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750%, 1/31/2023 | | | 3,074,175 | |
| 2,319,500 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.875%, 8/31/2022 | | | 2,393,525 | |
| 1,805,500 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.875%, 10/31/2022 | | | 1,862,698 | |
| 728,500 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 2.000%, 11/15/2021 | | | 756,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 42,251,597 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wireless — 0.3% | | | | |
| 385,000 | | | Crown Castle International Corp., 4.875%, 4/15/2022 | | | 429,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wirelines — 0.5% | | | | |
| 429,000 | | | AT&T, Inc., 3.600%, 2/17/2023 | | | 452,206 | |
| 400,000 | | | Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 1.500%, 9/19/2019, 144A | | | 399,856 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 852,062 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $154,018,415) | | | 155,342,664 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Municipals — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | New Jersey — 0.2% | | | | |
$ | 275,000 | | | New Jersey Economic Development Authority Revenue, School Facilities Construction, Refunding, Series QQ, 1.802%, 6/15/2017 (Identified Cost $275,000) | | $ | 276,326 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $154,293,415) | | | 155,618,990 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments — 3.7% | | | | |
| 6,065,192 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $6,065,207 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $5,005,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $5,399,144; $795,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750% due 9/30/2018 valued at $795,000 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $6,065,192) | | | 6,065,192 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 99.9% (Identified Cost $160,358,607)(a) | | | 161,684,182 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — 0.1% | | | 129,342 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 161,813,524 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | | | | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $160,672,016 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 1,769,978 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (757,812 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,012,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed. | | | | |
| (c) | | | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At September 30, 2016, the value of this security amounted to $23,756 or less than 0.1% of net assets. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| 144A | | | All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $32,103,749 or 19.8% of net assets. | |
| ABS | | | Asset-Backed Securities | | | | |
| ARMs | | | Adjustable Rate Mortgages | | | | |
| FHLMC | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. | | | | |
| FNMA | | | Federal National Mortgage Association | | | | |
| GMTN | | | Global Medium Term Note | | | | |
| GNMA | | | Government National Mortgage Association | | | | |
| MTN | | | Medium Term Note | | | | |
| REITs | | | Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund – (continued)
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Treasuries | | | 26.1 | % |
Banking | | | 15.1 | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 9.2 | |
ABS Car Loan | | | 7.2 | |
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 4.5 | |
Mortgage Related | | | 3.3 | |
Electric | | | 2.4 | |
ABS Credit Card | | | 2.0 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 26.4 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.7 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 99.9 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Bonds and Notes — 98.1% of Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | ABS Car Loan — 1.4% | | | | |
$ | 1,550,000 | | | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A, 2.990%, 6/20/2022, 144A | | $ | 1,588,291 | |
| 2,210,666 | | | CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-C, Class A, 1.770%, 6/17/2019, 144A | | | 2,217,010 | |
| 2,695,000 | | | Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class A, 1.880%, 3/15/2022, 144A | | | 2,700,192 | |
| 1,825,000 | | | Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class A, 2.420%, 11/15/2023, 144A | | | 1,834,738 | |
| 478,949 | | | First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A3, 1.490%, 1/15/2020, 144A | | | 479,113 | |
| 3,500,000 | | | NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 1.920%, 10/15/2019, 144A | | | 3,490,573 | |
| 725,000 | | | NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A2, 2.740%, 4/15/2021, 144A | | | 725,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,035,605 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ABS Home Equity — 0.7% | | | | |
| 2,462,863 | | | Home Partners of America Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A, 2.181%, 3/17/2033, 144A(b) | | | 2,478,842 | |
| 2,148,185 | | | Mill City Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A1, 2.230%, 6/25/2056, 144A(b) | | | 2,151,174 | |
| 1,820,096 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-2, Class 1AE2, 2.750%, 11/25/2060, 144A(b) | | | 1,842,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,472,584 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ABS Student Loan — 0.0% | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | SoFi Professional Loan Program, Series 2016-D, Class A1, 1.600%, 1/25/2039, 144A(b) | | | 400,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 17.5% | | | | |
| 6,835,078 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-M17, Class FA, 1.397%, 11/25/2022(b) | | | 6,855,943 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2016-M3, Class ASQ2, 2.263%, 2/25/2023 | | | 1,023,941 | |
| 6,000,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K006, Class A2, 4.251%, 1/25/2020 | | | 6,496,807 | |
| 4,305,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K014, Class A2, 3.871%, 4/25/2021 | | | 4,708,702 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K015, Class A2, 3.230%, 7/25/2021 | | | 4,280,541 | |
| 6,625,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K017, Class A2, 2.873%, 12/25/2021 | | | 7,003,968 | |
| 3,508,587 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K703, Class A2, 2.699%, 5/25/2018 | | | 3,582,093 | |
| 693,427 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K704, Class A2, 2.412%, 8/25/2018 | | | 706,327 | |
| 2,590,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K706, Class A2, 2.323%, 10/25/2018 | | | 2,639,299 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
$ | 7,896,503 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K708, Class A2, 2.130%, 1/25/2019 | | $ | 8,030,295 | |
| 34,370,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K711, Class A2, 1.730%, 7/25/2019 | | | 34,744,420 | |
| 5,040,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KABM, Class A, 1.225%, 9/25/2022(b) | | | 5,045,945 | |
| 1,774,943 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KF06, Class A, 0.855%, 11/25/2021(b) | | | 1,771,607 | |
| 12,048,953 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KF14, Class A, 1.175%, 1/25/2023(b) | | | 12,056,521 | |
| 5,057,865 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KJ04, Class A1, 1.376%, 10/25/2020 | | | 5,060,538 | |
| 19,300,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KLH2, Class A, 1.225%, 11/25/2022(b) | | | 19,324,183 | |
| 26,135,000 | | | FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KP03, Class A2, 1.780%, 7/25/2019 | | | 26,375,581 | |
| 216,741 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2003-72, Class Z, 5.247%, 11/16/2045(b) | | | 236,368 | |
| 192,529 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2003-88, Class Z, 4.879%, 3/16/2046(b) | | | 209,133 | |
| 11,362,046 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-52, Class KX, 3.534%, 8/16/2051(b) | | | 11,781,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 161,933,234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 14.4% | | | | |
| 99,136 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 1500, Class FD, 1.210%, 5/15/2023(b)(c) | | | 94,823 | |
| 65,794 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 1552, Class I, 0.910%, 8/15/2023(b)(c) | | | 64,032 | |
| 253,696 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2131, Class ZB, 6.000%, 3/15/2029(c) | | | 276,662 | |
| 36,249 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2646, Class FM, 0.924%, 11/15/2032(b)(c) | | | 35,544 | |
| 1,010,675 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2874, Class BC, 5.000%, 10/15/2019 | | | 1,049,407 | |
| 1,662,043 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2931, Class DE, 4.000%, 2/15/2020 | | | 1,694,112 | |
| 1,862,864 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2978, Class JG, 5.500%, 5/15/2035 | | | 2,106,332 | |
| 2,896,940 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3036, Class NE, 5.000%, 9/15/2035 | | | 3,219,979 | |
| 375,492 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3057, Class PE, 5.500%, 11/15/2034(c) | | | 373,335 | |
| 3,126,744 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3412, Class AY, 5.500%, 2/15/2038 | | | 3,387,838 | |
| 2,053,249 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3561, Class W, 3.287%, 6/15/2048(b) | | | 2,021,516 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — continued | | | | |
$ | 2,412,367 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3620, Class AT, 4.265%, 12/15/2036(b) | | $ | 2,539,793 | |
| 864,469 | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 4212, Class FW, 2.624%, 6/15/2043(b) | | | 850,702 | |
| 1,881,772 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2003-48, Class GH, 5.500%, 6/25/2033 | | | 2,150,590 | |
| 67,620 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 1992-162, Class FB, 1.470%, 9/25/2022(b)(c) | | | 66,624 | |
| 63,703 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 1994-42, Class FD, 1.070%, 4/25/2024(b)(c) | | | 62,108 | |
| 19,066 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2002-W10, Class A7, 4.034%, 8/25/2042(b)(c) | | | 19,778 | |
| 1,054,378 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2005-100, Class BQ, 5.500%, 11/25/2025 | | | 1,160,461 | |
| 436,099 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2005-33, Class QD, 5.000%, 1/25/2034(c) | | | 436,062 | |
| 1,174,444 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2007-73, Class A1, 0.585%, 7/25/2037(b) | | | 1,151,430 | |
| 2,288,457 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2008-86, Class LA, 3.496%, 8/25/2038(b) | | | 2,446,529 | |
| 5,412,360 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2013-67, Class NF, 1.525%, 7/25/2043(b) | | | 5,253,004 | |
| 48,479 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series G93-19, Class FD, 1.050%, 4/25/2023(b)(c) | | | 47,266 | |
| 11,585 | | | FHLMC Structured Pass Through Securities, Series T-60, Class 2A1, 3.479%, 3/25/2044(b)(c) | | | 12,377 | |
| 877,555 | | | FHLMC Structured Pass Through Securities, Series T-62, Class 1A1, 1.689%, 10/25/2044(b) | | | 895,659 | |
| 1,359,521 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-H20, Class AF, 0.824%, 10/20/2060(b) | | | 1,347,611 | |
| 1,209,951 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-H24, Class FA, 0.844%, 10/20/2060(b) | | | 1,199,816 | |
| 1,112,470 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2011-H06, Class FA, 0.944%, 2/20/2061(b) | | | 1,107,858 | |
| 1,973,751 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-124, Class HT, 7.221%, 7/20/2032(b) | | | 2,244,105 | |
| 3,400,821 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-H15, Class FA, 0.944%, 5/20/2062(b) | | | 3,401,050 | |
| 1,250,509 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-H18, Class NA, 1.014%, 8/20/2062(b) | | | 1,248,508 | |
| 6,272,755 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-H29, Class HF, 0.994%, 10/20/2062(b) | | | 6,264,996 | |
| 5,641,265 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H02, Class GF, 0.994%, 12/20/2062(b) | | | 5,636,306 | |
| 4,796,689 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H08, Class FA, 0.844%, 3/20/2063(b) | | | 4,757,129 | |
| 3,651,120 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H10, Class FA, 0.894%, 3/20/2063(b) | | | 3,631,166 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — continued | | | | |
$ | 12,020,528 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H22, Class FT, 1.180%, 4/20/2063(b) | | $ | 12,130,546 | |
| 6,946,284 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2014-H14, Class FA, 0.994%, 7/20/2064(b) | | | 6,906,075 | |
| 4,833,105 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2014-H15, Class FA, 0.994%, 7/20/2064(b) | | | 4,801,946 | |
| 10,631,136 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H10, Class JA, 2.250%, 4/20/2065 | | | 10,640,703 | |
| 3,031,163 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H11, Class FA, 0.744%, 4/20/2065(b) | | | 3,013,817 | |
| 6,903,969 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H19, Class FH, 0.794%, 7/20/2065(b) | | | 6,883,130 | |
| 2,250,154 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H29, Class FA, 1.194%, 10/20/2065(b) | | | 2,251,166 | |
| 1,427,732 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H30, Class FA, 1.174%, 8/20/2061(b) | | | 1,426,910 | |
| 7,034,594 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2016-H06, Class FC, 1.414%, 2/20/2066(b) | | | 7,085,553 | |
| 4,896,383 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2016-H10, Class FJ, 1.123%, 4/20/2066(b) | | | 4,894,635 | |
| 8,960,000 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2016-H19, Class FJ, 0.924%, 9/20/2063(b) | | | 8,915,259 | |
| 374,713 | | | NCUA Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-A1, Class A, 0.863%, 12/07/2020(b) | | | 373,858 | |
| 874,440 | | | NCUA Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-R1, Class 1A, 0.969%, 10/07/2020(b) | | | 876,142 | |
| 1,361,770 | | | NCUA Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-R3, Class 1A, 1.079%, 12/08/2020(b) | | | 1,364,132 | |
| 89,325 | | | NCUA Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-R3, Class 2A, 1.079%, 12/08/2020(b) | | | 89,511 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 133,907,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government Sponsored — 1.5% | | | | |
| 13,510,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.000%, 9/26/2019 | | | 13,498,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hybrid ARMs — 11.2% | | | | |
| 729,415 | | | FHLMC, 2.618%, 4/01/2036(b) | | | 757,205 | |
| 969,446 | | | FHLMC, 2.643%, 6/01/2037(b) | | | 1,005,461 | |
| 328,308 | | | FHLMC, 2.667%, 9/01/2038(b) | | | 347,246 | |
| 1,742,190 | | | FHLMC, 2.681%, 2/01/2036(b) | | | 1,845,277 | |
| 1,122,811 | | | FHLMC, 2.694%, 9/01/2038(b) | | | 1,182,525 | |
| 5,721,909 | | | FHLMC, 2.709%, 3/01/2037(b) | | | 6,048,926 | |
| 2,187,430 | | | FHLMC, 2.720%, 7/01/2033(b) | | | 2,315,794 | |
| 3,565,684 | | | FHLMC, 2.721%, 2/01/2036(b) | | | 3,749,812 | |
| 1,368,552 | | | FHLMC, 2.754%, 9/01/2038(b) | | | 1,448,444 | |
| 880,269 | | | FHLMC, 2.765%, 4/01/2037(b) | | | 931,170 | |
| 665,119 | | | FHLMC, 2.798%, 11/01/2038(b) | | | 704,811 | |
| 895,565 | | | FHLMC, 2.907%, 11/01/2038(b) | | | 947,070 | |
| 1,555,806 | | | FHLMC, 2.921%, 3/01/2036(b) | | | 1,646,566 | |
| 2,553,083 | | | FHLMC, 2.927%, 9/01/2035(b) | | | 2,708,766 | |
| 579,986 | | | FHLMC, 2.964%, 2/01/2035(b) | | | 611,893 | |
| 2,642,512 | | | FHLMC, 2.975%, 4/01/2037(b) | | | 2,793,474 | |
| 633,819 | | | FHLMC, 3.001%, 12/01/2034(b) | | | 671,570 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Hybrid ARMs — continued | | | | |
$ | 1,562,839 | | | FHLMC, 3.009%, 3/01/2038(b) | | $ | 1,657,496 | |
| 708,191 | | | FHLMC, 3.207%, 3/01/2037(b) | | | 752,103 | |
| 139,694 | | | FHLMC, 3.460%, 12/01/2037(b) | | | 145,074 | |
| 243,818 | | | FNMA, 2.423%, 2/01/2037(b) | | | 253,565 | |
| 1,938,069 | | | FNMA, 2.436%, 7/01/2035(b) | | | 2,021,048 | |
| 1,336,146 | | | FNMA, 2.527%, 1/01/2036(b) | | | 1,417,199 | |
| 737,120 | | | FNMA, 2.543%, 10/01/2033(b) | | | 778,893 | |
| 2,785,555 | | | FNMA, 2.625%, 11/01/2033(b) | | | 2,923,244 | |
| 2,021,414 | | | FNMA, 2.629%, 10/01/2033(b) | | | 2,141,004 | |
| 540,389 | | | FNMA, 2.634%, 11/01/2035(b) | | | 571,095 | |
| 750,612 | | | FNMA, 2.637%, 12/01/2034(b) | | | 789,580 | |
| 4,695,777 | | | FNMA, 2.649%, 4/01/2034(b) | | | 4,956,185 | |
| 662,131 | | | FNMA, 2.660%, 9/01/2034(b) | | | 696,355 | |
| 3,543,903 | | | FNMA, 2.689%, 7/01/2035(b) | | | 3,733,579 | |
| 3,261,561 | | | FNMA, 2.695%, 4/01/2037(b) | | | 3,426,305 | |
| 1,127,951 | | | FNMA, 2.703%, 9/01/2036(b) | | | 1,183,480 | |
| 1,422,887 | | | FNMA, 2.738%, 6/01/2036(b) | | | 1,513,233 | |
| 6,094,172 | | | FNMA, 2.748%, 10/01/2034(b) | | | 6,438,710 | |
| 1,927,283 | | | FNMA, 2.751%, 4/01/2037(b) | | | 2,037,170 | |
| 342,277 | | | FNMA, 2.762%, 4/01/2033(b) | | | 360,589 | |
| 4,873,130 | | | FNMA, 2.763%, 9/01/2037(b) | | | 5,127,103 | |
| 1,449,940 | | | FNMA, 2.801%, 6/01/2033(b) | | | 1,532,071 | |
| 879,187 | | | FNMA, 2.806%, 2/01/2037(b) | | | 929,222 | |
| 4,104,049 | | | FNMA, 2.807%, 6/01/2037(b) | | | 4,359,536 | |
| 1,881,253 | | | FNMA, 2.840%, 8/01/2035(b) | | | 1,982,498 | |
| 1,394,468 | | | FNMA, 2.842%, 4/01/2034(b) | | | 1,470,888 | |
| 1,112,324 | | | FNMA, 2.873%, 5/01/2035(b) | | | 1,184,657 | |
| 481,983 | | | FNMA, 2.905%, 8/01/2035(b) | | | 510,098 | |
| 1,139,343 | | | FNMA, 2.906%, 8/01/2034(b) | | | 1,211,001 | |
| 4,898,447 | | | FNMA, 2.912%, 3/01/2037(b) | | | 5,174,969 | |
| 512,240 | | | FNMA, 2.915%, 8/01/2038(b) | | | 533,554 | |
| 1,604,810 | | | FNMA, 2.924%, 2/01/2047(b) | | | 1,685,814 | |
| 311,729 | | | FNMA, 2.932%, 8/01/2033(b) | | | 330,817 | |
| 3,104,522 | | | FNMA, 2.938%, 9/01/2037(b) | | | 3,279,677 | |
| 498,151 | | | FNMA, 2.977%, 8/01/2036(b) | | | 529,421 | |
| 744,485 | | | FNMA, 3.011%, 7/01/2041(b) | | | 777,882 | |
| 3,948,882 | | | FNMA, 3.039%, 7/01/2037(b) | | | 4,174,272 | |
| 1,453,104 | | | FNMA, 3.723%, 6/01/2035(b) | | | 1,537,895 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 103,843,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mortgage Related — 18.2% | | | | |
| 115,185 | | | FHLMC, 3.000%, 10/01/2026 | | | 121,030 | |
| 830,393 | | | FHLMC, 4.000%, with various maturities from 2024 to 2042(d) | | | 889,097 | |
| 616,031 | | | FHLMC, 4.500%, with various maturities from 2025 to 2034(d) | | | 659,403 | |
| 257,778 | | | FHLMC, 5.500%, 10/01/2023 | | | 278,862 | |
| 21,376 | | | FHLMC, 6.000%, 11/01/2019 | | | 22,353 | |
| 388,761 | | | FHLMC, 6.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2034(d) | | | 462,647 | |
| 444 | | | FHLMC, 7.500%, 6/01/2026 | | | 508 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Mortgage Related — continued | | | | |
$ | 1,016 | | | FHLMC, 10.000%, 7/01/2019 | | $ | 1,068 | |
| 17,118 | | | FHLMC, 11.500%, 4/01/2020 | | | 17,378 | |
| 184,299 | | | FNMA, 3.000%, 3/01/2042 | | | 192,982 | |
| 2,273,646 | | | FNMA, 5.000%, with various maturities from 2037 to 2038(d) | | | 2,554,052 | |
| 1,231,376 | | | FNMA, 5.500%, with various maturities from 2018 to 2033(d) | | | 1,366,694 | |
| 1,651,014 | | | FNMA, 6.000%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2022(d) | | | 1,794,481 | |
| 233,281 | | | FNMA, 6.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2037(d) | | | 271,982 | |
| 13,309 | | | FNMA, 7.000%, 12/01/2022 | | | 13,345 | |
| 91,131 | | | FNMA, 7.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2032(d) | | | 104,598 | |
| 4,336,123 | | | GNMA, 2.208%, 2/20/2061(b) | | | 4,521,165 | |
| 3,232,773 | | | GNMA, 2.339%, 2/20/2063(b) | | | 3,388,302 | |
| 4,385,572 | | | GNMA, 2.626%, 3/20/2063(b) | | | 4,633,273 | |
| 1,261,976 | | | GNMA, 2.724%, 6/20/2065(b) | | | 1,348,568 | |
| 1,210,219 | | | GNMA, 2.730%, 5/20/2065(b) | | | 1,294,990 | |
| 2,445,643 | | | GNMA, 2.822%, 2/20/2063(b) | | | 2,594,125 | |
| 3,551,932 | | | GNMA, 4.427%, 6/20/2063 | | | 3,854,579 | |
| 1,948,674 | | | GNMA, 4.444%, 3/20/2063 | | | 2,096,102 | |
| 1,907,628 | | | GNMA, 4.463%, 2/20/2063 | | | 2,041,135 | |
| 4,148,796 | | | GNMA, 4.485%, 2/20/2062 | | | 4,378,834 | |
| 4,816,485 | | | GNMA, 4.489%, 10/20/2065 | | | 5,458,652 | |
| 4,374,273 | | | GNMA, 4.531%, 12/20/2061 | | | 4,610,692 | |
| 6,853,370 | | | GNMA, 4.542%, 12/20/2062 | | | 7,342,516 | |
| 16,544,009 | | | GNMA, 4.550%, 12/20/2061 | | | 17,444,170 | |
| 1,959,476 | | | GNMA, 4.561%, 3/20/2062 | | | 2,073,678 | |
| 11,545,510 | | | GNMA, 4.590%, 11/20/2062 | | | 12,339,444 | |
| 1,388,086 | | | GNMA, 4.594%, 4/20/2063 | | | 1,499,740 | |
| 4,094,189 | | | GNMA, 4.595%, 6/20/2062 | | | 4,333,277 | |
| 2,927,424 | | | GNMA, 4.605%, with various maturities from 2063 to 2066(d) | | | 3,279,994 | |
| 1,203,793 | | | GNMA, 4.608%, 8/20/2061 | | | 1,261,499 | |
| 1,712,536 | | | GNMA, 4.632%, 3/20/2062 | | | 1,810,351 | |
| 1,846,024 | | | GNMA, 4.634%, 3/20/2064 | | | 2,063,485 | |
| 2,147,848 | | | GNMA, 4.651%, 11/20/2063 | | | 2,397,994 | |
| 450,104 | | | GNMA, 4.659%, 1/20/2064 | | | 503,498 | |
| 6,964,075 | | | GNMA, 4.667%, 2/20/2062 | | | 7,366,325 | |
| 8,263,251 | | | GNMA, 4.683%, 8/20/2061 | | | 8,588,712 | |
| 3,384,024 | | | GNMA, 4.686%, 2/20/2062 | | | 3,564,018 | |
| 1,913,903 | | | GNMA, 4.687%, 5/20/2064 | | | 2,164,647 | |
| 1,397,257 | | | GNMA, 4.699%, 6/20/2061 | | | 1,445,477 | |
| 7,166,717 | | | GNMA, 4.700%, with various maturities in 2061(d) | | | 7,485,738 | |
| 1,436,100 | | | GNMA, 4.717%, 3/20/2061 | | | 1,492,528 | |
| 1,293,394 | | | GNMA, 4.755%, 8/20/2062 | | | 1,365,710 | |
| 582,287 | | | GNMA, 5.082%, 4/20/2061 | | | 614,393 | |
| 18,371 | | | GNMA, 6.000%, 12/15/2031 | | | 21,462 | |
| 80,605 | | | GNMA, 6.500%, 5/15/2031 | | | 97,180 | |
| 75,702 | | | GNMA, 7.000%, 10/15/2028 | | | 84,167 | |
| 4,312,989 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H04, Class FL, 0.964%, 2/20/2065(b) | | | 4,281,786 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Mortgage Related — continued | | | | |
$ | 5,629,379 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H05, Class FA, 0.794%, 4/20/2061(b) | | $ | 5,587,691 | |
| 13,069,884 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H09, Class HA, 1.750%, 3/20/2065 | | | 13,081,801 | |
| 6,560,540 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H12, Class FL, 0.724%, 5/20/2065(b) | | | 6,484,784 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 169,046,962 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 5.9% | | | | |
| 636,349 | | | A10 Securitization LLC, Series 2014-1, Class A1, 1.720%, 4/15/2033, 144A | | | 633,516 | |
| 2,482,346 | | | Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-2, Class A4, 5.791%, 4/10/2049(b) | | | 2,495,375 | |
| 313,904 | | | Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-5, Class A4, 5.492%, 2/10/2051 | | | 321,167 | |
| 3,445,000 | | | Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2016-ASHF, Class A, 2.424%, 12/15/2033, 144A(b) | | | 3,485,834 | |
| 478,172 | | | Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2015-RRI, Class A, 1.674%, 5/15/2032, 144A(b) | | | 478,168 | |
| 3,256,355 | | | CDGJ Commercial Mortgage Trust Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-BXCH, 1.924%, 12/15/2027, 144A(b) | | | 3,259,415 | |
| 2,465,794 | | | CG-CCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-FL1, Class A, 1.474%, 6/15/2031, 144A(b) | | | 2,465,014 | |
| 3,425,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL5, Class A, 1.894%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b) | | | 3,361,697 | |
| 3,040,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL5, Class SV1, 2.374%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b)(e)(f) | | | 3,037,018 | |
| 4,282,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2016-DC2, Class ASB, 3.550%, 2/10/2049 | | | 4,576,456 | |
| 2,438,425 | | | GP Portfolio Trust, Series 2014-GPP, Class A, 1.474%, 2/15/2027, 144A(b) | | | 2,434,522 | |
| 3,280,539 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG11, Class A4, 5.736%, 12/10/2049 | | | 3,367,221 | |
| 3,042,252 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG9, Class A4, 5.444%, 3/10/2039 | | | 3,046,731 | |
| 5,535,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2014-CBM, Class A, 1.424%, 10/15/2029, 144A(b) | | | 5,480,323 | |
| 1,478,689 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-FL5, Class A, 1.504%, 7/15/2031, 144A(b) | | | 1,478,041 | |
| 4,115,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-SGP, Class A, 2.224%, 7/15/2036, 144A(b) | | | 4,138,186 | |
| 985,704 | | | LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C2, Class A3, 5.430%, 2/15/2040 | | | 993,848 | |
| 706,197 | | | Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-5, Class A4, 5.378%, 8/12/2048 | | | 709,618 | |
| 1,788,000 | | | Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-6, Class A4, 5.485%, 3/12/2051(b) | | | 1,805,955 | |
| 1,723,925 | | | Resource Capital Corp. Ltd., Series 2014-CRE2, Class A, 1.580%, 4/15/2032, 144A(b) | | | 1,705,287 | |
| 3,700,000 | | | Starwood Retail Property Trust, Inc., 1.744%, 11/15/2027, 144A(b) | | | 3,670,622 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
$ | 1,361,349 | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C34, Class A3, 5.678%, 5/15/2046 | | $ | 1,386,189 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 54,330,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sovereigns — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,955,000 | | | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Series 4, 1.880%, 8/01/2019 | | | 1,995,566 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Treasuries — 27.1% | | | | |
| 6,635,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 7/15/2019 | | | 6,613,489 | |
| 6,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 8/15/2019 | | | 5,979,138 | |
| 15,365,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.000%, 10/31/2016 | | | 15,375,156 | |
| 15,970,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125%, 1/15/2019 | | | 16,077,303 | |
| 24,105,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125%, 6/30/2021 | | | 24,076,749 | |
| 28,700,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125%, 8/31/2021 | | | 28,670,841 | |
| 21,450,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.250%, 1/31/2020 | | | 21,647,748 | |
| 48,640,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, 1/31/2021 | | | 49,172,024 | |
| 15,120,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, 9/30/2023 | | | 15,062,710 | |
| 4,860,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500%, 5/31/2020 | | | 4,943,339 | |
| 8,705,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 3/31/2019 | | | 8,870,595 | |
| 2,385,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 8/31/2019 | | | 2,435,216 | |
| 10,050,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 12/31/2019 | | | 10,266,306 | |
| 17,125,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 7/31/2020 | | | 17,497,606 | |
| 10,360,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 11/30/2020 | | | 10,583,797 | |
| 13,545,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 2.125%, 8/31/2020 | | | 14,092,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 251,364,642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $912,811,312) | | | 909,828,144 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments — 2.1% | | | | |
| 7,910,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 0.100%, 10/06/2016(g) | | | 7,909,873 | |
| 7,910,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 0.100%, 10/07/2016(g) | | | 7,909,834 | |
| 4,037,380 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $4,037,390 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $3,750,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.750% due 2/15/2024 valued at $4,120,313 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) | | | 4,037,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $19,857,226) | | | 19,857,087 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 100.2% (Identified Cost $932,668,538)(a) | | | 929,685,231 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — (0.2)% | | | (2,088,995 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 927,596,236 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | | | | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $932,952,443 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 5,747,831 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (9,015,043 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (3,267,212 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed. | | | | |
| (c) | | | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $1,488,611 or 0.2% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (d) | | | The Fund’s investment in mortgage related securities of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association and Government National Mortgage Association are interests in separate pools of mortgages. All separate investments in securities of each issuer which have the same coupon rate have been aggregated for the purpose of presentation in the Portfolio of Investments. | |
| (e) | | | Securities classified as fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $3,037,018 or 0.3% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (f) | | | Illiquid security. (Unaudited) | | | | |
| (g) | | | Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate. | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| 144A | | | All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $55,535,832 or 6.0% of net assets. | |
| ABS | | | Asset-Backed Securities | | | | |
| ARMs | | | Adjustable Rate Mortgages | | | | |
| FHLMC | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. | | | | |
| FNMA | | | Federal National Mortgage Association | | | | |
| GNMA | | | Government National Mortgage Association | | | | |
| REMIC | | | Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit | | | | |
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Treasuries | | | 27.1 | % |
Mortgage Related | | | 18.2 | |
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 17.5 | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | 14.4 | |
Hybrid ARMs | | | 11.2 | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 5.9 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 3.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.1 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.2 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (0.2 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | High Income Fund | | | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at cost | | $ | 177,390,961 | | | $ | 160,358,607 | | | $ | 932,668,538 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (3,057,367 | ) | | | 1,325,575 | | | | (2,983,307 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at value | | | 174,333,594 | | | | 161,684,182 | | | | 929,685,231 | |
Cash | | | 11,497 | | | | — | | | | 8,963,956 | |
Due from brokers (Note 2) | | | 7,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 409,880 | | | | 3,625,476 | | | | 903,845 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 3,125 | | | | 3,607,407 | | | | 40,358,826 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 2,502,833 | | | | 557,071 | | | | 2,466,162 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 233 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tax reclaims receivable | | | 113 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses (Note 7) | | | 667 | | | | 630 | | | | 4,123 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 177,268,942 | | | | 169,474,766 | | | | 982,382,143 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 576,206 | | | | 7,435,392 | | | | 52,896,451 | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 94,323 | | | | 68,176 | | | | 866,403 | |
Distributions payable | | | — | | | | — | | | | 282,209 | |
Management fees payable (Note 6) | | | 104,536 | | | | 20,822 | | | | 286,840 | |
Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 6) | | | 138,870 | | | | 91,845 | | | | 277,672 | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 6) | | | 6,242 | | | | 5,648 | | | | 33,812 | |
Payable to distributor (Note 6d) | | | 2,170 | | | | 670 | | | | 5,346 | |
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 70,134 | | | | 38,689 | | | | 137,174 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 992,481 | | | | 7,661,242 | | | | 54,785,907 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 176,276,461 | | | $ | 161,813,524 | | | $ | 927,596,236 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 182,442,032 | | | $ | 159,609,800 | | | $ | 943,352,211 | |
Undistributed (Distributions in excess of) net investment income | | | (462,119 | ) | | | (46,973 | ) | | | 206,971 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,644,640 | ) | | | 925,122 | | | | (12,979,639 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency translations | | | (3,058,812 | ) | | | 1,325,575 | | | | (2,983,307 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 176,276,461 | | | $ | 161,813,524 | | | $ | 927,596,236 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | High Income Fund | | | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 34,820,023 | | | $ | 19,327,479 | | | $ | 442,671,381 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 8,231,175 | | | | 1,836,345 | | | | 38,461,737 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 4.23 | | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 11.51 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share (100/[100-maximum sales charge] of net asset value) (Note 1) | | $ | 4.42 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 11.77 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 12,287,615 | | | $ | 3,088,270 | | | $ | 73,026,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 2,897,625 | | | | 293,283 | | | | 6,339,471 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 4.24 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 11.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 129,168,823 | | | $ | 139,397,775 | | | $ | 411,898,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 30,608,965 | | | | 13,248,536 | | | | 35,673,753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 4.22 | | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 11.55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | High Income Fund | | | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 9,845,287 | | | $ | 3,328,498 | | | $ | 15,742,859 | |
Dividends | | | 321,901 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Less net foreign taxes withheld | | | (2,758 | ) | | | (80 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 10,164,430 | | | | 3,328,418 | | | | 15,742,859 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees (Note 6) | | | 971,664 | | | | 330,657 | | | | 3,309,940 | |
Service and distribution fees (Note 6) | | | 203,910 | | | | 48,482 | | | | 1,782,782 | |
Administrative fees (Note 6) | | | 71,381 | | | | 58,358 | | | | 401,349 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 6) | | | 28,536 | | | | 25,555 | | | | 51,193 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 6) | | | 197,329 | | | | 41,660 | | | | 719,832 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 52,554 | | | | 52,558 | | | | 56,844 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 23,140 | | | | 19,407 | | | | 46,340 | |
Legal fees | | | 2,651 | | | | 2,182 | | | | 15,311 | |
Registration fees | | | 66,659 | | | | 64,111 | | | | 81,496 | |
Shareholder reporting expenses | | | 15,158 | | | | 20,771 | | | | 48,327 | |
Miscellaneous expenses (Note 7) | | | 15,326 | | | | 10,365 | | | | 32,743 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,648,308 | | | | 674,106 | | | | 6,546,157 | |
Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 6) | | | (67,553 | ) | | | (96,550 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 1,580,755 | | | | 577,556 | | | | 6,546,157 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 8,583,675 | | | | 2,750,862 | | | | 9,196,702 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (5,386,807 | ) | | | 1,570,969 | | | | 2,246,153 | |
Futures contracts | | | (176,542 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 217,666 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 13,492,650 | | | | 1,160,767 | | | | (2,140,764 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | 160,868 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency translations | | | (247,496 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | 8,060,339 | | | | 2,731,736 | | | | 105,389 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 16,644,014 | | | $ | 5,482,598 | | | $ | 9,302,091 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | High Income Fund | | | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 8,583,675 | | | $ | 8,768,344 | | | $ | 2,750,862 | | | $ | 1,895,908 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (5,345,683 | ) | | | 1,420,418 | | | | 1,570,969 | | | | 453,061 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency translations | | | 13,406,022 | | | | (19,080,751 | ) | | | 1,160,767 | | | | (279,129 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 16,644,014 | | | | (8,891,989 | ) | | | 5,482,598 | | | | 2,069,840 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,391,187 | ) | | | (1,926,317 | ) | | | (390,657 | ) | | | (195,269 | ) |
Class B(a) | | | (14 | ) | | | (2,085 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | (384,341 | ) | | | (515,596 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (4,855,484 | ) | | | (6,296,139 | ) | | | (2,556,145 | ) | | | (1,890,490 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (81,866 | ) | | | (1,004,492 | ) | | | (64,649 | ) | | | (2,801 | ) |
Class B(a) | | | (3 | ) | | | (2,711 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | (29,530 | ) | | | (348,393 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (273,287 | ) | | | (3,159,866 | ) | | | (284,383 | ) | | | (35,990 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (7,015,712 | ) | | | (13,255,599 | ) | | | (3,295,835 | ) | | | (2,124,550 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10) | | | (670,213 | ) | | | 6,973,865 | | | | 52,609,062 | | | | 34,383,012 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 8,958,089 | | | | (15,173,723 | ) | | | 54,795,825 | | | | 34,328,302 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of the year | | | 167,318,372 | | | | 182,492,095 | | | | 107,017,699 | | | | 72,689,397 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of the year | | $ | 176,276,461 | | | $ | 167,318,372 | | | $ | 161,813,524 | | | $ | 107,017,699 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | (462,119 | ) | | $ | 61,927 | | | $ | (46,973 | ) | | $ | (64,773 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 9,196,702 | | | $ | 9,761,506 | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 2,246,153 | | | | 4,686,019 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (2,140,764 | ) | | | (4,747,808 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 9,302,091 | | | | 9,699,717 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (5,792,542 | ) | | | (5,253,842 | ) |
Class B(a) | | | (5,359 | ) | | | (29,227 | ) |
Class C | | | (543,862 | ) | | | (503,848 | ) |
Class Y | | | (7,311,896 | ) | | | (6,898,857 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (13,653,659 | ) | | | (12,685,774 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10) | | | 88,093,679 | | | | 141,117,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 83,742,111 | | | | 138,131,203 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of the year | | | 843,854,125 | | | | 705,722,922 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of the year | | $ | 927,596,236 | | | $ | 843,854,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | 206,971 | | | $ | 38,911 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | High Income Fund—Class A | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 3.99 | | | $ | 4.49 | | | $ | 4.59 | | | $ | 4.60 | | | $ | 4.46 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.83 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 4.23 | | | $ | 3.99 | | | $ | 4.49 | | | $ | 4.59 | | | $ | 4.60 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 10.66 | %(c) | | | (4.78 | )%(c) | | | 8.42 | % | | | 6.27 | % | | | 20.90 | %(c) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 34,820 | | | $ | 37,870 | | | $ | 42,630 | | | $ | 45,791 | | | $ | 95,876 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.10 | %(d) | | | 1.11 | %(d)(e) | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.15 | %(f) | | | 1.15 | %(d) |
Gross expenses | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.15 | %(f) | | | 1.19 | % |
Net investment income | | | 5.16 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 4.57 | % | | | 5.11 | % | | | 5.50 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 38 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 34 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
(c) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(d) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(e) | Effective July 1, 2015, the expense limit decreased to 1.10%. |
(f) | Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.02%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | High Income Fund—Class C | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 4.00 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | $ | 4.61 | | | $ | 4.61 | | | $ | 4.47 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.21 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.80 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 4.24 | | | $ | 4.00 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | $ | 4.61 | | | $ | 4.61 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 9.81 | %(c) | | | (5.48 | )%(c) | | | 7.60 | % | | | 5.46 | % | | | 19.96 | %(c) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 12,288 | | | $ | 12,609 | | | $ | 14,555 | | | $ | 15,233 | | | $ | 16,863 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.85 | %(d) | | | 1.86 | %(d)(e) | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.90 | %(f) | | | 1.90 | %(d) |
Gross expenses | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.90 | %(f) | | | 1.94 | % |
Net investment income | | | 4.43 | % | | | 3.68 | % | | | 3.84 | % | | | 4.36 | % | | | 4.78 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 38 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 34 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
(c) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(d) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(e) | Effective July 1, 2015, the expense limit decreased to 1.85%. |
(f) | Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | High Income Fund—Class Y | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 3.98 | | | $ | 4.48 | | | $ | 4.59 | | | $ | 4.59 | | | $ | 4.46 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.57 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.83 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 4.22 | | | $ | 3.98 | | | $ | 4.48 | | | $ | 4.59 | | | $ | 4.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 10.98 | %(b) | | | (4.54 | )%(b) | | | 8.72 | % | | | 6.56 | % | | | 20.93 | %(b) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 129,169 | | | $ | 116,837 | | | $ | 125,185 | | | $ | 108,170 | | | $ | 110,917 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | 0.86 | %(c)(d) | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.90 | %(e) | | | 0.90 | %(c) |
Gross expenses | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.90 | %(e) | | | 0.95 | % |
Net investment income | | | 5.43 | % | | | 4.67 | % | | | 4.83 | % | | | 5.37 | % | | | 5.78 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 38 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 34 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(c) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(d) | Effective July 1, 2015, the expense limit decreased to 0.85%. |
(e) | Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund—Class A* | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.34 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.20 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.33 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.34 | | | $ | 10.80 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b)(c) | | | 3.64 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | (0.46 | )% | | | 5.69 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 19,327 | | | $ | 18,425 | | | $ | 5,931 | | | $ | 5,601 | | | $ | 3,084 | |
Net expenses(d) | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.91 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 151 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 134 | % | | | 124 | % | | | 82 | % |
* | Effective August 31, 2016, Retail Class shares were redesignated as Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
(c) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(d) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | | | |
| | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund—Class C | |
| | Period Ended September 30, 2016* | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 10.53 | |
| | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.00 | (g) |
| | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.01 | |
| | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | |
| | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 10.53 | |
| | | | |
Total return(b)(c)(d) | | | 0.08 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 3,088 | |
Net expenses(e)(f) | | | 1.40 | % |
Gross expenses(f) | | | 1.56 | % |
Net investment income(f) | | | 0.86 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 151 | % |
* | From commencement of Class operations on August 31, 2016 through September 30, 2016. |
(a) | Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
(c) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(d) | Periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(e) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(f) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year. |
(g) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund—Class Y* | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.40 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.62 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 10.80 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 3.90 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 3.60 | % | | | (0.30 | )% | | | 6.06 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 139,398 | | | $ | 88,592 | | | $ | 66,759 | | | $ | 66,424 | | | $ | 75,588 | |
Net expenses(c) | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.40 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.51 | % |
Net investment income | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.12 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 151 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 134 | % | | | 124 | % | | | 82 | % |
* | Effective August 31, 2016, Institutional Class shares were redesignated as Class Y shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(c) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund—Class A | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 11.57 | | | $ | 11.61 | | | $ | 11.68 | | | $ | 12.04 | | | $ | 11.87 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.01 | (c) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.46 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.00 | )(b) |
Paid-in capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.51 | | | $ | 11.57 | | | $ | 11.61 | | | $ | 11.68 | | | $ | 12.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(d) | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | (0.81 | )% | | | 3.94 | %(e) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 442,671 | | | $ | 346,317 | | | $ | 314,360 | | | $ | 355,212 | | | $ | 357,870 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.80 | %(f) | | | 0.87 | %(g) | | | 0.85 | %(h) |
Gross expenses | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.80 | %(f) | | | 0.87 | %(g) | | | 0.90 | % |
Net investment income | | | 0.96 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.54 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 109 | %(i) | | | 48 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 56 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
(c) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund. |
(d) | A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
(e) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(f) | Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Includes corporate tax expenses of 0.03%. Without this expense the ratio of net expenses would have been 0.84%. |
(h) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(i) | The variation in the Fund’s turnover rate from 2015 to 2016 was primarily due to fluctuation in the level of fund assets due to shareholder flows. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
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| | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund—Class C | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 11.58 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 11.88 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.01 | (c) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.27 | |
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Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.37 | |
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.00 | )(b) |
Paid-in capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 11.58 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 12.05 | |
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Total return(d) | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | (1.55 | )% | | | 3.17 | %(e) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 73,027 | | | $ | 63,167 | | | $ | 56,936 | | | $ | 71,963 | | | $ | 75,522 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.55 | %(f) | | | 1.62 | %(g) | | | 1.60 | %(h) |
Gross expenses | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.55 | %(f) | | | 1.62 | %(g) | | | 1.65 | % |
Net investment income | | | 0.21 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.36 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 109 | %(i) | | | 48 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 56 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
(c) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund. |
(d) | A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
(e) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(f) | Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Includes corporate tax expenses of 0.03%. Without this expense the ratio of net expenses would have been 1.59%. |
(h) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(i) | The variation in the Fund’s turnover rate from 2015 to 2016 was primarily due to fluctuation in the level of fund assets due to shareholder flows. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund—Class Y | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 11.61 | | | $ | 11.65 | | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 12.08 | | | $ | 11.91 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.21 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.01 | (c) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.28 | |
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Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.49 | |
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.00 | )(b) |
Paid-in capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 11.61 | | | $ | 11.65 | | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 12.08 | |
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Total return | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | (0.56 | )% | | | 4.19 | %(d) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 411,898 | | | $ | 431,727 | | | $ | 330,224 | | | $ | 252,127 | | | $ | 220,444 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.62 | %(f) | | | 0.60 | %(g) |
Gross expenses | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.62 | %(f) | | | 0.65 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.77 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 109 | %(h) | | | 48 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 56 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
(c) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund. |
(d) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. |
(e) | Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Includes corporate tax expenses of 0.03%. Without this expense the ratio of net expenses would have been 0.59%. |
(g) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(h) | The variation in the Fund’s turnover rate from 2015 to 2016 was primarily due to fluctuation in the level of fund assets due to shareholder flows. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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1. Organization. Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trusts” and each a “Trust”) are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Each Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Each Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trusts are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:
Loomis Sayles Funds I:
Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Bond Fund (the “Intermediate Duration Bond Fund”)
Loomis Sayles Funds II:
Loomis Sayles High Income Fund (the “High Income Fund”)
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund (the “Limited Term Government and Agency Fund”)
Each Fund is a diversified investment company.
The Funds each offer Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. Prior to August 31, 2016, Intermediate Duration Bond Fund offered Retail Class and Institutional Class shares. Effective August 31, 2016, Retail Class shares were redesignated as Class A shares and Institutional Class shares were redesignated as Class Y shares. In addition, the Fund began offering Class C shares. As of the close of business on January 11, 2016, Class B shares of High Income Fund and Limited Term Government and Agency Fund were converted into Class A shares and are no longer offered.
Class A shares of Intermediate Duration Bond Fund and High Income Fund are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.25% (4.50% prior to November 2, 2015 for High Income Fund). Class A shares of Limited Term Government and Agency Fund are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.25% (3.00% prior to November 2, 2015). Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other class of shares, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Y shares are generally intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ prospectus.
Most expenses can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that
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class (such as the Rule 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A and Class C). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.
2. Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to year-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.
a. Valuation. Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:
Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Senior loans are valued at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange
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or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service. Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively. Centrally cleared credit default swap agreements are valued at settlement prices of the clearinghouse on which the contracts were traded or prices obtained from broker-dealers. Bilateral credit default swaps are valued based on mid prices (between the bid price and the ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service.
Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Funds may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine a Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.
Illiquid securities for which market quotations are readily available and have been evaluated by the adviser are considered and classified as fair valued securities.
As of September 30, 2016, securities of the funds were fair valued as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Securities classified as fair valued | | | Percentage of Net Assets | | | Securities fair valued by the Fund’s adviser | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 1,828,035 | | | | 1.0 | % | | $ | 1,097,873 | | | | 0.6 | % |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23,756 | | | | Less than 0.1 | % |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 3,037,018 | | | | 0.3 | % | | | 1,488,611 | | | | 0.2 | % |
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b. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium, if applicable. Periodic principal adjustments for inflation-protected securities are recorded to interest income. Negative principal adjustments (in the event of deflation) are recorded as reductions of interest income to the extent of interest income earned, not to exceed the amount of positive principal adjustments on a cumulative basis. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.
c. Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses and the net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses are disclosed in the Statements of Operations. For federal income tax purposes, net realized foreign exchange gains or losses are characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Funds have net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Funds.
The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statements of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. For federal income tax purposes, a portion of the net realized gain or loss on investments arising from changes in exchange rates, which is reflected in the Statements of Operations,
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may be characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Funds have net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Funds.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the amount of income available to be distributed by High Income Fund has been reduced by $2,868,074 as a result of losses arising from changes in exchange rates.
The Funds may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.
d. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Funds’ investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency a Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Funds’ or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.
e. Futures Contracts. The Funds may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.
When a Fund enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by a Fund, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the financial statements. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statements of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed, when they are recorded as realized gains (losses). Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When a Fund enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market,
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which may limit a Fund’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities or interest rates.
Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Funds are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, a Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.
f. Swap Agreements. The Funds may enter into credit default swaps. A credit default swap is an agreement between two parties (the “protection buyer” and “protection seller”) to exchange the credit risk of an issuer (“reference obligation”) for a specified time period. The reference obligation may be one or more debt securities or an index of such securities. The Funds may be either the protection buyer or the protection seller. As a protection buyer, the Funds have the ability to hedge the downside risk of an issuer or group of issuers. As a protection seller, the Funds have the ability to gain exposure to an issuer or group of issuers whose bonds are unavailable or in short supply in the cash bond market, as well as realize additional income in the form of fees paid by the protection buyer. The protection buyer is obligated to pay the protection seller a stream of payments (“fees”) over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event, such as a default or a downgrade in credit rating, occurs on the reference obligation. The Funds may also pay or receive upfront premiums. If a credit event occurs, the protection seller must pay the protection buyer the difference between the agreed upon notional value and market value of the reference obligation. Market value in this case is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the value. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments that a Fund as the protection seller could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement.
The notional amounts of swap agreements are not recorded in the financial statements. Swap agreements are valued daily and fluctuations in the value are recorded in the Statements of Operations as change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Fees are accrued in accordance with the terms of the agreement and are recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as fees receivable or payable. When received or paid, fees are recorded in the Statement of Operations as realized gain or loss. Upfront premiums paid or received by the Funds are recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset or liability, respectively, and are amortized or accreted over the term of the agreement and recorded as realized gain or loss. Payments made or received by the Funds as a result of a credit event or termination of the agreement are recorded as realized gain or loss.
Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the OTC market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (“centrally cleared swaps”). Bilateral swap
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agreements are traded between counterparties and, as such, are subject to the risk that a party to the agreement will not be able to meet its obligations. In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Fund faces the CCP through a broker. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, 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. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund based on the daily change in the value of the centrally cleared swap agreement. For centrally cleared swaps, the Fund’s counterparty credit risk is reduced as the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty. The Funds cover their net obligations under outstanding swap agreements by segregating or earmarking cash or securities.
No swap agreements were held by the Funds during the year ended September 30, 2016.
g. When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions. The Funds may enter into when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. When-issued refers to transactions made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not been issued. Delayed delivery refers to transactions for which delivery or payment will occur at a later date, beyond the normal settlement period. The price of when-issued and delayed delivery securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The security and the obligation to pay for it are recorded by the Funds at the time the commitment is entered into. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations during the time before the Funds take delivery of the security. No interest accrues to the Funds until the transaction settles.
Delayed delivery transactions include those designated as To Be Announced (“TBAs”) in the Portfolios of Investments. For TBAs, the actual security that will be delivered to fulfill the transaction is not designated at the time of the trade. The security is “to be announced” 48 hours prior to the established trade settlement date. Certain transactions require the Funds or counterparty to post cash and/or securities as collateral for the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party. The Funds cover their net obligations under outstanding delayed delivery commitments by segregating or earmarking cash or securities at the custodian.
Purchases of when-issued or delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Funds’ NAV as if the Funds’ had created a degree of leverage in the portfolio. Risks may arise upon entering into such transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet their obligations under the transactions. Additionally, losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities.
h. Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. The Trusts treat each Fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment
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income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of September 30, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.
A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.
i. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as foreign currency gains and losses, contingent payment debt instruments, basis tracking from corporate actions, premium amortization, defaulted and/or non-income producing securities, paydown gains and losses, return of capital distributions received, convertible bonds and distribution re-designations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, wash sales, premium amortization, forward foreign currency contracts mark-to-market, basis tracking from corporate actions, contingent payment debt instruments, convertible bonds, defaulted and/or non-income producing securities and return of capital
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distributions received. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Funds’ fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.
The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2016 Distributions Paid From: | |
Fund | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 6,619,464 | | | $ | 396,248 | | | $ | 7,015,712 | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 3,295,835 | | | | — | | | | 3,295,835 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 13,653,659 | | | | — | | | | 13,653,659 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2015 Distributions Paid From: | |
Fund | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 9,843,443 | | | $ | 3,412,156 | | | $ | 13,255,599 | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 2,124,550 | | | | — | | | | 2,124,550 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 12,685,774 | | | | — | | | | 12,685,774 | |
Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.
As of September 30, 2016, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | High Income Fund | | | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 156,678 | | | $ | 1,283,403 | | | $ | 766,853 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital loss carryforward: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No expiration date | | | (251,066 | ) | | | — | | | | (848,283 | ) |
Long-term: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No expiration date | | | (2,330,822 | ) | | | — | | | | (11,847,451 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capital loss carryforward | | | (2,581,888 | ) | | | — | | | | (12,695,734 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (3,172,250 | ) | | | 1,012,166 | | | | (3,267,212 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total accumulated earnings (losses) | | $ | (5,597,460 | ) | | $ | 2,295,569 | | | $ | (15,196,093 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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As of September 30, 2016, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | High Income Fund | | | Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | $ | (984,705 | ) | | $ | 1,012,166 | | | $ | (3,267,212 | ) |
Foreign currency translations | | | (2,187,545 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (3,172,250 | ) | | $ | 1,012,166 | | | $ | (3,267,212 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
j. Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which each Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, each Fund, as applicable, had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.
k. Due from Brokers. Transactions and positions in certain forward foreign currency contracts are maintained and cleared by registered U.S. broker/dealers pursuant to customer agreements between the Funds and the various broker/dealers. The due from broker balance in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for High Income Fund represents cash pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts. In certain circumstances the Fund’s use of cash held at brokers is restricted by regulation or broker mandated limits.
l. Securities Lending. The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of
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loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, none of the Funds had loaned securities under this agreement.
m. Indemnifications. Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, their officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
3. Fair Value Measurements. In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| • | | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and |
| • | | Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Funds’ pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used if an independent pricing service either is unable to price a security or does
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not provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Funds do not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management and the Board of Trustees. If the adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair valued securities may be categorized in Level 3.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of September 30, 2016, at value:
High Income Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Home Equity | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,251,090 | | | $ | 98,704 | (b) | | $ | 3,349,794 | |
Government Owned - No Guarantee | | | — | | | | 3,508,812 | | | | 594,150 | (c) | | | 4,102,962 | |
Home Construction | | | — | | | | 2,304,681 | | | | 23 | (b) | | | 2,304,704 | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 2,555,459 | | | | 908,874 | (c) | | | 3,464,333 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 136,438,387 | | | | — | | | | 136,438,387 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Bonds | | | — | | | | 148,058,429 | | | | 1,601,751 | | | | 149,660,180 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 5,681,081 | | | | — | | | | 5,681,081 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Bonds and Notes | | | — | | | | 153,739,510 | | | | 1,601,751 | | | | 155,341,261 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wirelines | | | — | | | | 1,205,599 | | | | 150,561 | (c) | | | 1,356,160 | |
All Other Senior Loans(a) | | | — | | | | 1,859,129 | | | | — | | | | 1,859,129 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Senior Loans | | | — | | | | 3,064,728 | | | | 150,561 | | | | 3,215,289 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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High Income Fund (continued)
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Midstream | | $ | — | | | $ | 604,306 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 604,306 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 729,608 | | | | 1,165,014 | | | | — | | | | 1,894,622 | |
REITs - Mortgage | | | — | | | | 103,095 | | | | — | | | | 103,095 | |
All Other Convertible Preferred Stocks(a) | | | 811,876 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 811,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | 1,541,484 | | | | 1,872,415 | | | | — | | | | 3,413,899 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks(a) | | | 510,774 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 510,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | 2,052,258 | | | | 1,872,415 | | | | — | | | | 3,924,673 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Investments(a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 985,586 | (d) | | | 985,586 | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,177 | (b) | | | 8,177 | |
All Other Common Stocks(a) | | | 1,213,118 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,213,118 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 1,213,118 | | | | — | | | | 8,177 | | | | 1,221,295 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warrants(e) | | | 349 | | | | — | | | | 5,383 | (b) | | | 5,732 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 9,639,758 | | | | — | | | | 9,639,758 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 3,265,725 | | | | 168,316,411 | | | | 2,751,458 | | | | 174,333,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | — | | | | 233 | | | | — | | | | 233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 3,265,725 | | | $ | 168,316,644 | | | $ | 2,751,458 | | | $ | 174,333,827 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
(b) | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. |
(c) | Valued using broker-dealer bid prices. |
(d) | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser using broker-dealer bid prices for which the inputs are unobservable to the Fund. |
(e) | Includes a security fair valued at zero using Level 2 inputs. |
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Intermediate Duration Bond Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Car Loan | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,162,715 | | | $ | 439,742 | (b) | | $ | 11,602,457 | |
ABS Home Equity | | | — | | | | 1,949,177 | | | | 23,756 | (c) | | | 1,972,933 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 141,767,274 | | | | — | | | | 141,767,274 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Bonds | | | — | | | | 154,879,166 | | | | 463,498 | | | | 155,342,664 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipals(a) | | | — | | | | 276,326 | | | | — | | | | 276,326 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Bonds and Notes | | | — | | | | 155,155,492 | | | | 463,498 | | | | 155,618,990 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 6,065,192 | | | | — | | | | 6,065,192 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 161,220,684 | | | $ | 463,498 | | | $ | 161,684,182 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
(b) | Valued using broker-dealer bid prices. |
(c) | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. |
For the year ended September 30, 2016 there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Student Loan | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 400,000 | (b) | | $ | 400,000 | |
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 150,152,212 | | | | 11,781,022 | (b) | | | 161,933,234 | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | — | | | | 132,419,280 | | | | 1,488,611 | (c) | | | 133,907,891 | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 51,293,185 | | | | 3,037,018 | (b) | | | 54,330,203 | |
All Other Bonds and Notes(a) | | | — | | | | 559,256,816 | | | | — | | | | 559,256,816 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Bonds and Notes | | | — | | | | 893,121,493 | | | | 16,706,651 | | | | 909,828,144 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 19,857,087 | | | | — | | | | 19,857,087 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 912,978,580 | | | $ | 16,706,651 | | | $ | 929,685,231 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
(b) | Valued using broker-dealer bid prices. |
(c) | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. |
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The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2015 and/or September 30, 2016:
High Income Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Balance as of September 30, 2015 | | | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Purchases | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Home Equity | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,906 | | | $ | (5,788 | ) | | $ | — | |
ABS Other | | | 750,966 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Government Owned - No Guarantee | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 84,150 | | | | 510,000 | |
Home Construction | | | — | | | | 27,009 | | | | — | | | | (95,096 | ) | | | — | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 935,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (26,126 | ) | | | — | |
Senior Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wirelines | | | — | | | | 128 | | | | — | | | | (7,763 | ) | | | — | |
Other Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aircraft ABS | | | 1,000,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (14,414 | ) | | | — | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (11,863 | ) | | | 20,040 | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,383 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 2,685,966 | | | $ | 27,137 | | | $ | 9,906 | | | $ | (71,517 | ) | | $ | 530,040 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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High Income Fund (continued)
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Sales | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | Balance as of September 30, 2016 | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held at September 30, 2016 | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Home Equity | | $ | (44,737 | ) | | $ | 139,323 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 98,704 | | | $ | (5,788 | ) |
ABS Other | | | — | | | | — | | | | (750,966 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Government Owned - No Guarantee | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 594,150 | | | | 84,150 | |
Home Construction | | | — | | | | 68,110 | | | | — | | | | 23 | | | | (95,096 | ) |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 908,874 | | | | (26,126 | ) |
Senior Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wirelines | | | — | | | | 158,196 | | | | — | | | | 150,561 | | | | (7,763 | ) |
Other Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aircraft ABS | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 985,586 | | | | (14,414 | ) |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,177 | | | | (11,863 | ) |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,383 | | | | 5,383 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (44,737 | ) | | $ | 365,629 | | | $ | (750,966 | ) | | $ | 2,751,458 | | | $ | (71,517 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt securities valued at $207,433 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.
Debt securities valued at $750,966 were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the securities. At September 30, 2016,
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these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.
A debt security valued at $158,196 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, this security was valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the security.
All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.
Intermediate Duration Bond
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Balance as of September 30, 2015 | | | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Purchases | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Car Loan | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (184 | ) | | $ | 439,926 | |
ABS Home Equity | | | 35,366 | | | | — | | | | 2,597 | | | | (1,314 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 35,366 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,597 | | | $ | (1,498 | ) | | $ | 439,926 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Sales | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | Balance as of September 30, 2016 | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held at September 30, 2016 | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Car Loan | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 439,742 | | | $ | (184 | ) |
ABS Home Equity | | | (12,893 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23,756 | | | | (1,628 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (12,893 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 463,498 | | | $ | (1,812 | ) |
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Limited Term Government and Agency Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Balance as of September 30, 2015 | | | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Purchases | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Student Loan | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 400,000 | |
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 14,113,679 | | | | — | | | | (341,631 | ) | | | (93,072 | ) | | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | 20,837 | | | | — | | | | (149,996 | ) | | | 42,763 | | | | — | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 3,037,972 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (954 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 17,172,488 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (491,627 | ) | | $ | (51,263 | ) | | $ | 400,000 | |
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Investments in Securities | | Sales | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | Balance as of September 30, 2016 | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held at September 30, 2016 | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Student Loan | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 400,000 | | | $ | — | |
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | (1,897,954 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,781,022 | | | | (312,513 | ) |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | (2,485,345 | ) | | | 4,060,352 | | | | — | | | | 1,488,611 | | | | 42,766 | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,037,018 | | | | (954 | ) |
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Total | | $ | (4,383,299 | ) | | $ | 4,060,352 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,706,651 | | | $ | (270,701 | ) |
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Debt securities valued at $4,060,352 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.
All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.
4. Derivatives. Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivative instruments that High Income Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.
High Income Fund is subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Fund’s holdings of foreign securities. The Fund may also use forward foreign currency contracts to gain exposure to foreign currencies, regardless of whether securities denominated in such currencies are held in the Fund. During the year ended September 30, 2016, High Income Fund engaged in forward foreign currency transactions for hedging purposes.
High Income Fund is subject to the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Fund’s investments in fixed-income securities. A Fund will be subject to increased interest rate risk to the extent that it invests in fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations, as compared to investing in fixed-income securities with shorter maturities or durations. The Fund may use futures contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates and to manage its duration without having to buy or sell portfolio securities. During the year ended September 30, 2016, High Income Fund used futures contracts to manage duration.
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for High Income Fund as of September 30, 2016, as reflected within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | |
Assets | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | |
Over-the-counter liability derivatives | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 233 | |
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Transactions in derivative instruments for High Income Fund during the year ended September 30, 2016, as reflected within the Statements of Operations, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | Futures contracts | | | Foreign currency transactions1 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (176,542 | ) | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | 281,234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (176,542 | ) | | $ | 281,234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | Futures contracts | | | Foreign currency translations1 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | 160,868 | | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | (263,174 | ) |
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Total | | $ | 160,868 | | | $ | (263,174 | ) |
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1 | Represents realized gain and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statements of Operations. |
As the Funds value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statements of Operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these disclosures.
The volume of forward foreign currency contract and futures contract activity, as a percentage of net assets, based on gross month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, including long and short positions at absolute value, was as follows for the year ended September 30, 2016:
| | | | | | | | |
High Income Fund | | Forwards | | | Futures | |
Average Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 1.18 | % | | | 2.28 | % |
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 2.03 | % | | | 7.49 | % |
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Notional Amount Outstanding as of September 30, 2016 | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Notional amounts outstanding at the end of the prior period are included in the average notional amount outstanding.
Unrealized gain and/or loss on open forwards and futures is recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The aggregate notional values of forward and futures contracts are not recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and therefore are not included in the Funds’ net assets.
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Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Funds and their counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by a Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Master netting provisions allow the Funds and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Funds or the counterparty. The Funds’ ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the NAV of a Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and liabilities, and any related collateral received or pledged, on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
As of September 30, 2016, gross amounts of over-the-counter derivative assets and liabilities not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the related net amounts after taking into account master netting arrangements by counterparty, are as follows:
High Income Fund
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Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Assets | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Asset Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | $ | 233 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 233 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 233 | |
The actual collateral received or pledged, if any, may exceed the amounts shown in the table due to overcollateralization. Timing differences may exist between when contracts under the ISDA agreements are marked-to-market and when collateral moves. The ISDA agreements include tri-party control agreements under which collateral is held for the benefit of the secured party at a third party custodian, State Street Bank.
Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by each Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. A Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements,
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collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. 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 of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. Based on balances reflected on each Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the applicable Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the applicable Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of September 30, 2016:
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Fund | | Maximum Amount of Loss - Gross | | | Maximum Amount of Loss - Net | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 7,233 | | | $ | 7,233 | |
5. Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the year ended September 30, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and including paydowns) were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | U.S. Government/ Agency Securities | | | Other Securities | |
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 9,985,547 | | | $ | 13,851,481 | | | $ | 49,568,649 | | | $ | 52,338,522 | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 77,188,897 | | | | 51,415,612 | | | | 177,222,785 | | | | 142,480,422 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 919,322,168 | | | | 900,410,968 | | | | 140,894,958 | | | | 67,739,496 | |
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6. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
a. Management Fees. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | First $100 million | | | Next $400 million | | | Next $1.5 billion | | | Over $2 billion | |
High Income Fund | | | 0.6000 | % | | | 0.6000 | % | | | 0.6000 | % | | | 0.6000 | % |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 0.2500 | % | | | 0.2500 | % | | | 0.2500 | % | | | 0.2500 | % |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 0.3750 | % | | | 0.3750 | % | | | 0.3500 | % | | | 0.3000 | % |
Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2017 (January 31, 2018 for Intermediate Duration Bond Fund), may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Funds’ Board of Trustees, and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings. Waivers/reimbursements that exceed management fees payable are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivable from investment adviser.
For the year ended September 30, 2016 (period ending close of business January 11, 2016, for Class B) the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Class Y | |
High Income Fund | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 0.65 | % | | | — | | | | 1.40 | % | | | 0.40 | % |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 0.80 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.
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For the year ended September 30, 2016, the management fees and waivers of management fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Management Fees | | | Waivers of Management Fees1 | | | Net Management Fees | | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | | | | Gross | | | Net | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 971,664 | | | $ | 67,553 | | | $ | 904,111 | | | | 0.600 | % | | | 0.558 | % |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 330,657 | | | | 96,550 | | | | 234,107 | | | | 0.250 | % | | | 0.177 | % |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 3,309,940 | | | | — | | | | 3,309,940 | | | | 0.364 | % | | | 0.364 | % |
1 | Management fee waivers are subject to possible recovery until September 30, 2017. |
No expenses were recovered for any of the Funds during the year ended September 30, 2016 under the terms of the expense limitation agreements.
Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.
b. Service and Distribution Fees. NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trusts. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trusts.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trusts have adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”) (effective August 31, 2016 for Intermediate Duration Bond Fund), and a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class B and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”).
Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under the Class B and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class B and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Also under the Class B and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets
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attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B and Class C shares.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Class B | | | Class C | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 85,726 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 29,545 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 88,636 | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 4,001 | | | | — | | | | — | (a) | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 1,002,251 | | | | 1,734 | | | | 193,399 | | | | 5,201 | | | | 580,197 | |
Prior to August 31, 2016, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, Intermediate Duration Bond Fund had adopted a Distribution Plan relating to the Fund’s Retail Class shares (the “Retail Class Plan”). Under the Retail Class Plan, the Fund paid NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Retail Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Retail Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Retail Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
For the period ended August 31, 2016, Retail Class shares of Intermediate Duration Bond Fund paid $44,480 in distribution fees.
c. Administrative Fees. NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of $90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.
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For the year ended September 30, 2016, the administrative fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Administrative Fees | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 71,381 | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 58,358 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 401,349 | |
d. Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 166,948 | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 37,313 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 403,560 | |
As of September 30, 2016, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor):
| | | | |
Fund | | Reimbursements of Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 2,170 | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 670 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 5,346 | |
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e. Commissions. Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Commissions | |
High Income Fund | | $ | 2,704 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 49,660 | |
f. Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Trusts do not pay any compensation directly to their officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.
Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.
A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses
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in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
g. Affiliated Ownership. As of September 30, 2016, Natixis US held shares of Intermediate Duration Bond Fund representing less than 0.01% of the Fund’s net assets. Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (“Retirement Plan”) held shares of the Funds representing the following percentages of the Fund’s net assets:
| | | | |
Fund | | Retirement Plan | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 0.76 | % |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | 0.49 | % |
Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds.
h. Payment by Affiliates. For the year ended September 30, 2016, Loomis Sayles reimbursed High Income Fund $2,130 in connection with a trading error.
7. Line of Credit. Effective April 14, 2016, each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time), subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds at a rate equal to the greater of the eurodollar or the federal funds rate plus 1.00%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable on the last business day of each month, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement, which are being amortized over a period of 364 days and are reflected as miscellaneous expenses on the Statements of Operations. The unamortized balance is reflected as prepaid expenses on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Prior to April 14, 2016 each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participated in a $150,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank. Any one Fund was able to borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest was charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, was accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.
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For the year ended September 30, 2016, none of the Funds had borrowings under these agreements.
8. Concentration of Risk. Limited Term Government and Agency Fund’s investments in mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are subject to certain risks not associated with investments in other securities. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are subject to the risk that unexpected changes in interest rates will have a direct effect on expected maturity. A shortened maturity may result in the reinvestment of prepaid amounts in securities with lower yields than the original obligations. An extended maturity may result in a reduction of a security’s value.
Each Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.
9. Concentration of Ownership. From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Funds. As of September 30, 2016, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Funds had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings were as follows:
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Fund | | Number of 5% Account Holders | | | Percentage of Ownership | |
High Income Fund | | | 2 | | | | 19.34 | % |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | 5 | | | | 44.13 | % |
Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM Advisors understands that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts or investment models where a shareholder account may be invested for a non-discretionary customer are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Funds do not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying the omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.
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10. Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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| | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
High Income Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 5,509,748 | | | $ | 22,242,447 | | | | 7,165,895 | | | $ | 31,113,644 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 299,177 | | | | 1,169,586 | | | | 580,589 | | | | 2,471,372 | |
Redeemed | | | (7,071,447 | ) | | | (28,018,252 | ) | | | (7,757,369 | ) | | | (33,308,895 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (1,262,522 | ) | | $ | (4,606,219 | ) | | | (10,885 | ) | | $ | 276,121 | |
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Class B(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 4 | | | | 17 | | | | 790 | | | | 3,364 | |
Redeemed | | | (623 | ) | | | (2,485 | ) | | | (27,193 | ) | | | (117,824 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (619 | ) | | $ | (2,468 | ) | | | (26,403 | ) | | $ | (114,460 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 799,861 | | | $ | 3,141,922 | | | | 649,877 | | | $ | 2,832,749 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 88,851 | | | | 345,998 | | | | 166,683 | | | | 709,594 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,144,474 | ) | | | (4,485,915 | ) | | | (900,836 | ) | | | (3,893,227 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (255,762 | ) | | $ | (997,995 | ) | | | (84,276 | ) | | $ | (350,884 | ) |
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Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 14,901,804 | | | $ | 58,204,609 | | | | 28,556,251 | | | $ | 124,963,285 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,041,928 | | | | 4,056,961 | | | | 1,781,224 | | | | 7,571,272 | |
Redeemed | | | (14,689,863 | ) | | | (57,325,101 | ) | | | (28,942,559 | ) | | | (125,371,469 | ) |
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Net change | | | 1,253,869 | | | $ | 4,936,469 | | | | 1,394,916 | | | $ | 7,163,088 | |
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Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (265,034 | ) | | $ | (670,213 | ) | | | 1,273,352 | | | $ | 6,973,865 | |
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(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
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September 30, 2016
10. Capital Shares (continued).
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| | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Intermediate Duration Bond Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 525,035 | | | $ | 5,443,679 | | | | 1,537,057 | | | $ | 16,023,946 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 43,720 | | | | 453,187 | | | | 18,774 | | | | 195,640 | |
Redeemed | | | (505,357 | ) | | | (5,247,036 | ) | | | (353,439 | ) | | | (3,689,833 | ) |
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Net change | | | 63,398 | | | $ | 649,830 | | | | 1,202,392 | | | $ | 12,529,753 | |
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Class C* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 293,283 | | | $ | 3,088,274 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | (a) | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Net change | | | 293,283 | | | $ | 3,088,275 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
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Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 7,746,460 | | | $ | 80,334,377 | | | | 4,218,161 | | | $ | 44,085,723 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 231,356 | | | | 2,401,500 | | | | 164,768 | | | | 1,719,664 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,681,603 | ) | | | (17,455,864 | ) | | | (2,280,808 | ) | | | (23,952,128 | ) |
Redeemed in-kind (Note 11) | | | (1,574,765 | ) | | | (16,409,056 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 4,721,448 | | | $ | 48,870,957 | | | | 2,102,121 | | | $ | 21,853,259 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 5,078,129 | | | $ | 52,609,062 | | | | 3,304,513 | | | $ | 34,383,012 | |
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* | From commencement of Class operations on August 31, 2016 through September 30, 2016. |
(a) | Amount rounds to less than one share. |
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10. Capital Shares (continued).
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| | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Limited Term Government and Agency Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 23,688,131 | | | $ | 272,639,541 | | | | 9,649,293 | | | $ | 111,950,383 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 418,361 | | | | 4,816,572 | | | | 375,777 | | | | 4,361,038 | |
Redeemed | | | (15,575,978 | ) | | | (179,339,659 | ) | | | (7,161,541 | ) | | | (83,105,890 | ) |
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Net change | | | 8,530,514 | | | $ | 98,116,454 | | | | 2,863,529 | | | $ | 33,205,531 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 1,448 | | | $ | 16,709 | | | | 4,412 | | | $ | 51,055 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 426 | | | | 4,887 | | | | 2,463 | | | | 28,567 | |
Redeemed | | | (230,595 | ) | | | (2,644,555 | ) | | | (140,481 | ) | | | (1,628,030 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (228,721 | ) | | $ | (2,622,959 | ) | | | (133,606 | ) | | $ | (1,548,408 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 4,330,687 | | | $ | 49,825,855 | | | | 2,240,435 | | | $ | 26,003,916 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 29,632 | | | | 341,361 | | | | 27,082 | | | | 314,602 | |
Redeemed | | | (3,475,708 | ) | | | (40,028,796 | ) | | | (1,711,009 | ) | | | (19,866,952 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 884,611 | | | $ | 10,138,420 | | | | 556,508 | | | $ | 6,451,566 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 22,122,240 | | | $ | 255,439,801 | | | | 24,653,312 | | | $ | 286,964,981 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 391,770 | | | | 4,524,155 | | | | 339,019 | | | | 3,946,537 | |
Redeemed | | | (24,037,266 | ) | | | (277,502,192 | ) | | | (16,140,773 | ) | | | (187,902,947 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (1,523,256 | ) | | $ | (17,538,236 | ) | | | 8,851,558 | | | $ | 103,008,571 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 7,663,148 | | | $ | 88,093,679 | | | | 12,137,989 | | | $ | 141,117,260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
11. Redemption In-Kind. In certain circumstances, a Fund may distribute portfolio securities rather than cash as payment for redemption of Fund shares (redemption in-kind). For financial reporting purposes, the Fund will recognize a gain on in-kind redemptions to the extent the value of the distributed securities on the date of redemption exceeds the cost of those securities; the Fund will recognize a loss if the cost exceeds value. Gains and losses realized on redemptions in-kind are not recognized for tax purposes, and are re-classified from realized gain (loss) to paid-in-capital. The Intermediate Duration Bond Fund realized a loss of $16,464 on redemptions in-kind during the year ended September 30, 2016. This amount is included in realized gain (loss) on the Statements of Operations.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2016
12. Subsequent Event. Effective November 30, 2016, High Income Fund will begin offering Class N shares to investors. Class N shares are offered with no initial minimum investment to certain retirement plans held in an omnibus fashion and fund of funds that are distributed by NGAM Distribution and with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000 to other categories of investors.
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Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust I and Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II and Shareholders of Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Fixed Income Fund, Loomis Sayles High Income Fund and Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios 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 the Loomis Sayles Intermediate Duration Fixed Income Fund, a series of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust I, and Loomis Sayles High Income Fund and Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund, each a series of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II (collectively, the “Funds”) at September 30, 2016, and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their 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 Funds’ 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 September 30, 2016 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
November 21, 2016
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2016 U.S. Tax Distribution Information To Shareholders (Unaudited)
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, a percentage of dividends distributed by the Fund listed below qualifies for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders. This percentage is as follows:
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Fund | | Qualifying Percentage | |
High Income | | | 2.39 | % |
Capital Gains Distributions. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Section 852(b), the following Fund paid distributions, which have been designated as capital gains distributions for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, unless subsequently determined to be different.
| | | | |
Fund | | Amount | |
High Income | | $ | 396,248 | |
Qualified Dividend Income. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, the Fund below will designate up to the maximum amount allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code as qualified dividend income eligible for reduced tax rates. These lower rates range from 0% to 20% depending on an individual’s tax bracket. If the Fund pays a distribution during calendar year 2016, complete information will be reported in conjunction with Form 1099-DIV.
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Trustee and Officer Information
The tables below provide certain information regarding the trustees and officers of Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trusts”). Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all persons below is 399 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. The Funds’ Statement(s) of Additional Information include additional information about the trustees of the Trusts and are available by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478.
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trusts, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES | | | | | | |
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Kenneth A. Drucker (1945) | | Trustee since 2008 Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Governance Committee Member | | Retired | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at investment companies); executive experience (including as treasurer of an aerospace, automotive, and metal manufacturing corporation) |
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Edmond J. English (1953) | | Trustee since 2013 Audit Committee Member | | Chief Executive Officer of Bob’s Discount Furniture (retail) | | 44 Director, Burlington Stores, Inc. (retail); Formerly, Director, BJ’s Wholesale Club (retail) | | Experience on the Board and significant experience on the boards of other business organizations (including retail companies and a bank); executive experience (including at a retail company) |
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trusts, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Richard A. Goglia (1951) | | Trustee since 2015 Audit Committee Member | | Retired; formerly Vice President and Treasurer of Raytheon Company (defense) | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board and executive experience (including his role as vice president and treasurer of a defense company and experience at a financial services company) |
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Wendell J. Knox (1948) | | Trustee since 2009 Contract Review Committee Member and Governance Committee Member | | Director of Abt Associates Inc. (research and consulting) | | 44 Director, Eastern Bank (bank); Director, The Hanover Insurance Group (property and casualty insurance) | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at a bank and at a property and casualty insurance firm); executive experience (including roles as president and chief executive officer of a research and consulting company) |
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trusts, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Martin T. Meehan (1956) | | Trustee since 2012 Contract Review Committee Member | | President, University of Massachusetts; formerly, Chancellor and faculty member, University of Massachusetts Lowell | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations; experience as President of the University of Massachusetts; government experience (including as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives); academic experience |
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Sandra O. Moose
(1942) | | Chairperson of the Board of Trustees since November 2005 Trustee since 2003 Ex Officio member of the Audit Committee, the Contract Review Committee and the Governance Committee | | President, Strategic Advisory Services (management consulting) | | 44 Formerly, Director, AES Corporation (international power company); formerly, Director, Verizon Communications (telecommunications company) | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at a telecommunications company, an international power company and a specialty chemicals corporation); executive experience (including at a management consulting company) |
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trusts, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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James P. Palermo (1955) | | Trustee since 2016 Contract Review Committee Member | | Founding Partner, Breton Capital Management, LLC (private equity); formerly, Chief Executive Officer of Global Client Management of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board; financial services industry and executive experience (including roles as chief executive officer of client management and asset servicing for a banking and financial services company) |
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Erik R. Sirri (1958) | | Trustee since 2009 Audit Committee Member | | Professor of Finance at Babson College | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; experience as Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission; academic experience; training as an economist |
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Peter J. Smail (1952) | | Trustee since 2009 Chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and Governance Committee Member | | Retired | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; mutual fund industry and executive experience (including roles as president and chief executive officer for an investment adviser) |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trusts, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Cynthia L. Walker (1956) | | Trustee since 2005 Chairperson of the Governance Committee and Contract Review Committee Member | | Deputy Dean for Finance and Administration, Yale University School of Medicine | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; executive experience in a variety of academic organizations (including roles as dean for finance and administration) |
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INTERESTED TRUSTEES | | | | | | |
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Kevin P. Charleston3 (1965) One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 | | Trustee since 2015 President and Chief Executive Officer of Loomis Sayles Funds I since 2015 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director; formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board; continuing service as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
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David L. Giunta4 (1965) | | Trustee since 2011 President since 2008 and Chief Executive Officer since 2015 of Loomis Sayles Funds II and Executive Vice President of Loomis Sayles Funds I since 2008 | | President and Chief Executive Officer, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; continuing experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of NGAM Advisors, L.P. |
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trusts, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INTERESTED TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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John T. Hailer5 (1960) | | Trustee since 2003 | | President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; continuing experience as President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. |
1 | Each trustee serves until retirement, resignation or removal from the Board. The current retirement age is 75. The position of Chairperson of the Board is appointed for a three-year term. Ms. Moose was appointed to serve an additional three-year term as the Chairperson of the Board on December 13, 2013. |
2 | The trustees of the Trusts serve as trustees of a fund complex that includes all series of the Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV and Gateway Trust (collectively, the “Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (collectively, the “Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”) and Natixis ETF Trust (collectively, the “Fund Complex”). |
3 | Mr. Charleston is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
4 | Mr. Giunta is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer of NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
5 | Mr. Hailer is deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trusts: President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trusts | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years2 |
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST | | | | |
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Daniel J. Fuss (1933) One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 | | Executive Vice President of Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II | | Since June 2003 | | Vice Chairman and Director, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
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Russell L. Kane (1969) | | Secretary, Clerk and Chief Legal Officer | | Since July 2016 | | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P.; formerly, Chief Compliance Officer for Mutual Funds, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
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Michael C. Kardok (1959) | | Treasurer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | | Since October 2004 | | Senior Vice President, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
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Rosa Licea-Mailloux (1976) | | Chief Compliance Officer, Assistant Secretary and Anti-Money Laundering Officer | | Since July 2016 | | Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P.; formerly, Associate General Counsel, NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
1 | Each officer of the Trusts serves for an indefinite term in accordance with the Trusts’ current by-laws until the date his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until he or she sooner dies, retires, is removed or becomes disqualified. |
2 | Each person listed above, except as noted, holds the same position(s) with the Fund Complex. Mr. Fuss is not an officer of the Natixis Funds Trusts. Previous positions during the past five years with NGAM Distribution, L.P., NGAM Advisors, L.P. or Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. are omitted, if not materially different from a trustee’s or officer’s current position with such entity. |
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ANNUAL REPORT
September 30, 2016
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Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Portfolio Review page 1
Portfolio of Investments page 18
Financial Statements page 51
Notes to Financial Statements page 65
LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Matthew J. Eagan, CFA® | | Class A LIGRX |
Daniel J. Fuss, CFA®, CIC | | Class C LGBCX |
Brian P. Kennedy | | Class N LGBNX |
Elaine M. Stokes | | Class Y LSIIX |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | Admin Class LIGAX |
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Investment Goal
The Fund seeks high total investment return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.
Market Conditions
In the beginning of the period, the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates for the first time since June 2006. This led to modest losses within investment-grade markets and added to an already challenging environment for high yield. After oil prices bottomed in mid-February, capital returned to markets and riskier assets rebounded strongly. Volatility spiked temporarily in June following the U.K. referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU), but conditions were generally calm for the remainder of the period. Fixed-income markets finished the period on a positive note and added to full-year gains.
After declining through mid-February, U.S. high yield became a sought-after asset. The sector rewarded investors by producing strong and steady gains with minimal volatility. Spreads (the difference in yield between non-Treasury and Treasury securities of similar maturity) are trading inside the long-term average, but remain above the lows of 2014. Lower-quality credits and cyclical sectors outperformed during the period as the search for yield presses onward.
Investment-grade corporate bonds also performed well during the one-year period, bouncing back from the lows experienced during the fourth quarter of 2015. The sector’s longer duration (price sensitivity to interest rate changes) was a positive tailwind as longer-maturity yields declined. Overall returns were positive across all sectors, with cyclical sectors and energy performing well during the second half of the period.
For roughly the first half of the period, the U.S. dollar continued to strengthen against most major global currencies. But the Fed struck a more dovish tone early in 2016, and this contributed to a pause in the dollar bull market. A more stable dollar supported currencies — particularly those in the emerging markets — that suffered during the dollar’s ascent. The recovery in oil prices also helped ease the strain on commodity-related currencies.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Class A shares of the Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund returned 8.06%. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index, which returned 5.86%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
The fund’s outperformance was primarily due to out-of-benchmark allocations to high yield, convertible and equity securities. Within the high yield sector, exposure to industrials
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and financials helped buoy performance. In particular, securities in the metals and mining and energy industries were among the top contributors, appreciating in value along with commodity prices. Selected high yield finance companies also boosted return, and the financials sector was a top contributor within the investment-grade corporate allocation, largely due to banking names. Name-specific exposure to the technology sector drove performance in the convertible and equity allocations.
Our shorter-than-benchmark duration detracted from results as interest rates declined over the period. The effects were most pronounced in the investment-grade industrial and utility sectors, where the fund maintained a shorter duration. Overall, non-U.S.-dollar-denominated securities detracted from performance, as uneven economic outlooks and divergent monetary policies weighed on most currencies relative to the dollar. The continued strength of the U.S. dollar pressured developed and emerging market currencies. Holdings denominated in the Mexican peso lagged. In the wake of the U.K. Brexit vote in late June, growth expectations slowed in the U.K. and Europe, causing holdings denominated in the British pound and euro to depreciate in value and detract from performance. Our positioning in Canadian dollar-denominated securities also weighed on results. During the period the Fund’s distributions were reduced to reflect the realization of currency losses from certain bond sales and maturities.
Outlook
Our outlook for the U.S. and global economies remains positive, with expectations for better growth momentum through the end of the year. In the U.S., we expect steady gains in employment, increased bank lending and stronger consumer confidence to support Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. The global economy is facing more headwinds but should experience modestly stronger growth next year, led by a healthier U.S. economy and still-accommodative global central bank policies.
Inflation expectations remain low. However, U.S. inflation is showing signs of acceleration and recent economic data have been favorable. We think the Fed is likely to raise rates in December if market conditions remain stable.
Oil prices are likely to be range-bound over the short term as elevated supply should be countered by OPEC’s expected production cut in November. We remain constructive on intermediate- to longer-term oil prices and expect that supply and demand will adjust.
We expect low global yields to continue supporting flows into U.S. credit, but at a more modest pace. In this environment, we intend to maintain a yield cushion in our portfolios through exposure to corporate bonds. Credit fundamentals have been stable, reflecting a slowly improving U.S. economy. However, downside risks — including slowing profit growth, rising leverage and free cash flow approaching peak levels — are increasing as we move further into the late stage of the credit cycle.1 Despite these risks, we believe the current phase of the credit cycle can continue for some time, and we do not expect a significant increase in corporate defaults in 2017.
Within credit, we favor the investment-grade financials, technology and energy sectors. We are also biased to higher-quality high yield. Convertible bonds continue to look attractive, and our focus has shifted from equity-sensitive convertibles to more balanced and credit-sensitive issues. We believe these securities offer yield and upside potential with more limited downside risk.
1 | A credit cycle is a cyclical pattern that follows credit availability and corporate health. |
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The Fed’s slow and cautious approach has helped keep the U.S. dollar range-bound against major currencies. Over the long term, improving global growth and further stability in commodities could support non-U.S.-dollar-denominated bonds. We are beginning to see more divergence in emerging market country fundamentals and political backdrops, which could expand potential relative value opportunities. We intend to maintain our current positions, which we believe represent long-term value, but are cautious on further exposure until we get better clarity on some of these evolving macro trends.
Risks include growing geopolitical risks, a prolonged period of low economic growth, declining corporate profit expectations and a shift to downturn in the U.S. credit cycle. Looking ahead, we remain focused on careful security selection using fundamental credit analysis. We intend to build on our key investment themes of yield and diversification, using our reserve allocation during periods of extreme short-term market dislocation to potentially add long-term value.
Since early 2015, monthly or quarterly ordinary income distributions for certain Loomis Sayles-managed fixed-income funds have been below historic averages. This is primarily due to the impact of foreign currency losses. Fund officers have analyzed the fund’s current portfolio of investments, schedule of maturities and the corresponding amounts of unrealized currency losses that may become realized in the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2017. Based on this analysis, fund officers believe that realized currency losses may have a less significant impact on this fund’s distributions in the 2017 fiscal year. As a result, the distribution amount may improve going forward. This analysis is based on certain assumptions, including but not limited to the level of foreign currency exchange rates, security prices, interest rates and the net asset level of the fund. Changes to these assumptions could impact the analysis and the amounts of future fund distributions.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares4
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2016
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20164
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Life of Class N | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 8.06 | % | | | 4.33 | % | | | 5.95 | % | | | — | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % |
With 4.25% Maximum Sales Charge | | | 3.49 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 5.49 | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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Class C (Inception 9/12/03) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 7.18 | | | | 3.54 | | | | 5.15 | | | | — | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.58 | |
With CDSC2 | | | 6.18 | | | | 3.54 | | | | 5.15 | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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Class N (Inception 2/1/13) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 8.31 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.45 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | |
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Class Y (Inception 12/31/96) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 8.25 | | | | 4.58 | | | | 6.21 | | | | — | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | |
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Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 7.73 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 5.60 | | | | — | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index3 | | | 5.86 | | | | 3.24 | | | | 4.86 | | | | 3.05 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit ngam.natixis.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares. |
2 | Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
3 | Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes U.S. Treasuries, government-related issues, and investment grade U.S. corporate securities. |
4 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
5 | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Matthew J. Eagan, CFA® | | Class A NEFZX |
Daniel J. Fuss, CFA®, CIC | | Class C NECZX |
Brian P. Kennedy | | Class N NEZNX |
Elaine M. Stokes | | Class Y NEZYX |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | Admin Class NEZAX |
Investment Goal
The Fund seeks high current income with a secondary objective of capital growth.
Market Conditions
In the beginning of the period, the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates for the first time since June 2006. This led to modest losses within investment-grade markets and added to an already challenging environment for high yield. After oil prices bottomed in mid-February, capital returned to markets and riskier assets rebounded strongly. Volatility spiked temporarily in June following the U.K. referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU), but conditions were generally calm for the remainder of the period. Fixed-income markets finished the period on a positive note and added to full-year gains.
After declining through mid-February, U.S. high yield became a sought-after asset. The sector rewarded investors by producing strong and steady gains with minimal volatility. Spreads (the difference in yield between non-Treasury and Treasury securities of similar maturity) are trading inside the long-term average, but remain above the lows of 2014. Lower-quality credits and cyclical sectors outperformed during the period as the search for yield presses onward.
Investment-grade corporate bonds also performed well during the one-year period, bouncing back from the lows experienced during the fourth quarter of 2015. The sector’s longer duration (price sensitivity to interest rate changes) was a positive tailwind as longer-maturity yields declined. Overall returns were positive across all sectors, with cyclical sectors and energy performing well during the second half of the period.
For roughly the first half of the period, the U.S. dollar continued to strengthen against most major global currencies. But the Fed struck a more dovish tone early in 2016, and this contributed to a pause in the dollar bull market. A more stable dollar supported currencies — particularly those in the emerging markets — that suffered during the dollar’s ascent. The recovery in oil prices also helped ease the strain on commodity-related currencies.
Performance Results
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2016, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund returned 8.72%. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which returned 5.19%.
Explanation of Fund Performance
In general, our out-of-benchmark allocations drove the fund’s outperformance. In particular, a significant out-of-benchmark allocation to high yield industrials contributed to
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results. The stabilization and recovery of oil prices led to strong returns for the sector, and our selected basic industry and energy names drove fund performance. In addition, out-of-benchmark exposure to common stocks and convertible bonds boosted returns. Among stocks, allocations to technology and basic industry companies lifted performance, and among convertibles, selected issues in technology and midstream energy drove results. Furthermore, our out-of-benchmark allocation to non-U.S.-dollar-denominated issues also generated positive returns. In particular, the stabilization among commodity prices benefited issues denominated in the New Zealand dollar and Australian dollar. The fund’s non-dollar allocation contributed positively to absolute and relative return despite losses from Mexican bonos positions (fixed-rate, peso-denominated coupon bonds) and positioning in Canadian dollar-denominated securities. Though non-U.S.-dollar-denominated positions contributed positively to performance overall, U.S. dollar appreciation relative to foreign currencies challenged some of the fund’s non-U.S.-dollar-denominated holdings during the period. During the period the Fund’s distributions were reduced to reflect the realization of currency losses from certain bond sales and maturities.
Meanwhile, our shorter-than-benchmark duration detracted from results as interest rates declined over the period. Elsewhere, a significant underweight to investment-grade industrials was a primary detractor from relative performance. The energy sector’s recovery boosted performance among investment-grade industrials, and our underweight detracted from relative results. In addition, security selection within our small allocation to asset-backed securities (ABS) weighed on absolute and relative returns. An out-of-benchmark allocation to bank loans in the capital goods and consumer cyclical sectors also detracted from results.
Outlook
Our outlook for the U.S. and global economies remains positive, with expectations for better growth momentum through the end of the year. In the U.S., we expect steady gains in employment, increased bank lending and stronger consumer confidence to support Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. The global economy is facing more headwinds but should experience modestly stronger growth next year, led by a healthier U.S. economy and still-accommodative global central bank policies.
Inflation expectations remain low. However, U.S. inflation is showing signs of acceleration and recent economic data have been favorable. We think the Fed is likely to raise rates in December if market conditions remain stable.
Oil prices are likely to be range-bound over the short term as elevated supply should be countered by OPEC’s expected production cut in November. We remain constructive on intermediate- to longer-term oil prices and expect that supply and demand will adjust.
We expect low global yields to continue supporting flows into U.S. credit, but at a more modest pace. In this environment, we intend to maintain a yield cushion in our portfolios through exposure to corporate bonds. Credit fundamentals have been stable, reflecting a slowly improving U.S. economy. However, downside risks — including slowing profit growth, rising leverage and free cash flow approaching peak levels — are increasing as we move further into the late stage of the credit cycle.1 Despite these risks, we believe the current phase of the credit cycle can continue for some time, and we do not expect a significant increase in corporate defaults in 2017.
1 | A credit cycle is a cyclical pattern that follows credit availability and corporate health. |
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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
Within credit, we favor the investment-grade financials, technology and energy sectors. We are also biased to higher-quality high yield. Convertible bonds continue to look attractive, and our focus has shifted from equity-sensitive convertibles to more balanced and credit-sensitive issues. We believe these securities offer yield and upside potential with more limited downside risk.
The Fed’s slow and cautious approach has helped keep the U.S. dollar range-bound against major currencies. Over the long term, improving global growth and further stability in commodities could support non-U.S.-dollar-denominated bonds. We are beginning to see more divergence in emerging market country fundamentals and political backdrops, which could expand potential relative value opportunities. We intend to maintain our current positions, which we believe represent long-term value, but are cautious on further exposure until we get better clarity on some of these evolving macro trends.
Risks include growing geopolitical risks, a prolonged period of low economic growth, declining corporate profit expectations and a shift to downturn in the U.S. credit cycle. Looking ahead, we remain focused on careful security selection using fundamental credit analysis. We intend to build on our key investment themes of yield and diversification, using our reserve allocation during periods of extreme short-term market dislocation to potentially add long-term value.
Since early 2015, monthly or quarterly ordinary income distributions for certain Loomis Sayles-managed fixed-income funds have been below historic averages. This is primarily due to the impact of foreign currency losses. Fund officers have analyzed the fund’s current portfolio of investments, schedule of maturities and the corresponding amounts of unrealized currency losses that may become realized in the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2017. Based on this analysis, fund officers believe that realized currency losses may have a less significant impact on this fund’s distributions in the 2017 fiscal year. As a result, the distribution amount may improve going forward. This analysis is based on certain assumptions, including but not limited to the level of foreign currency exchange rates, security prices, interest rates and the net asset level of the fund. Changes to these assumptions could impact the analysis and the amounts of future fund distributions.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares5
September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2016
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Average Annual Total Returns — September 30, 20165
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Life of Class N | | | Gross | | | Net | |
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Class A (Inception 5/1/95) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 8.72 | % | | | 6.67 | % | | | 6.39 | % | | | — | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % |
With 4.25% Maximum Sales Charge | | | 4.12 | | | | 5.75 | | | | 5.92 | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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Class C (Inception 5/1/95) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 7.91 | | | | 5.87 | | | | 5.59 | | | | — | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.69 | |
With CDSC2 | | | 6.91 | | | | 5.87 | | | | 5.59 | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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Class N (Inception 2/1/13) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 9.09 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.21 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.62 | |
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Class Y (Inception 12/1/99) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 9.00 | | | | 6.95 | | | | 6.67 | | | | — | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | |
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Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 8.42 | | | | 6.41 | | | | 6.11 | | | | — | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.19 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index3 | | | 5.19 | | | | 3.08 | | | | 4.79 | | | | 2.98 | | | | | | | | | |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Universal Bond Index4 | | | 6.11 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 5.00 | | | | 3.21 | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of, and not necessarily indicative of, future results. Total return and value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For most recent month-end performance, visit ngam.natixis.com. Performance for other share classes will be greater or less than shown based on differences in fees and sales charges. You may not invest directly in an index. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
1 | Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares. |
2 | Class C share performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
3 | Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S.-dollar denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market of SEC-registered securities. The index includes bonds from the U.S. Treasury, government-related, corporate, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage-backed securities sectors. |
4 | Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Universal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers U.S. dollar-denominated taxable bonds, including U.S. government and investment grade debt, non-investment grade debt, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, Eurobonds, 144A securities and emerging market debt. |
5 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
6 | As of the most recent prospectus, the investment advisor has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (with certain exceptions) once the expense cap of the Fund has been exceeded. This arrangement is set to expire on 1/31/17. When an expense cap has not been exceeded, the Fund may have similar expense ratios. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers as of the dates indicated. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time without notice based on changes in market or other conditions. References to specific securities or industries should not be regarded as investment advice. Because the Funds are actively managed, there is no assurance that they will continue to invest in the securities or industries mentioned.
All investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. There is no assurance that any investment will meet its performance objectives or that losses will be avoided.
ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION
This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.
The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.
PROXY VOTING INFORMATION
A description of the Natixis Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the Natixis Funds’ website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Natixis Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the Natixis Funds’ website and the SEC’s website.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
The Natixis Funds file complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution fees (12b-1 fees) and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Fund’s prospectus. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The first line in the table for each class of Fund shares shows the actual account values and actual Fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 =8.60) and multiply the result by the number in Expenses Paid During Period column as shown below for your class.
The second line in the table for each class of Fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund to other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.
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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 4/1/2016 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 9/30/2016 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,046.00 | | | | $4.30 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.80 | | | | $4.24 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,042.60 | | | | $8.12 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,017.05 | | | | $8.02 | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,047.90 | | | | $2.41 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,022.65 | | | | $2.38 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,047.30 | | | | $3.02 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,022.05 | | | | $2.98 | |
Admin Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,044.80 | | | | $5.57 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.55 | | | | $5.50 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.84%, 1.59%, 0.47%, 0.59% and 1.09% for Class A, C, N, Y and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 4/1/2016 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 9/30/2016 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 4/1/2016 – 9/30/2016 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,070.50 | | | | $4.92 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.25 | | | | $4.80 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,066.00 | | | | $8.78 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,016.50 | | | | $8.57 | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,072.20 | | | | $3.26 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.85 | | | | $3.18 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,071.80 | | | | $3.63 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.50 | | | | $3.54 | |
Admin Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,068.70 | | | | $6.21 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.00 | | | | $6.06 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.95%, 1.70%, 0.63%, 0.70% and 1.20% for Class A, C, N, Y and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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BOARD APPROVAL OF THE EXISTING ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”), including the Independent Trustees, considers matters bearing on each Fund’s advisory agreement (collectively, the “Agreements”) at most of its meetings throughout the year. Each year, usually in the spring, the Contract Review Committee of the Board meets to review the Agreements to determine whether to recommend that the full Board approve the continuation of the Agreements, typically for an additional one-year period. After the Committee has made its recommendation, the full Board, including the Independent Trustees, determines whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements.
In connection with these meetings, the Trustees receive materials that the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”) believes to be reasonably necessary for the Trustees to evaluate the Agreements. These materials generally include, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of the Funds and the performance of peer groups of funds and the Funds’ performance benchmarks, (ii) information on the Funds’ advisory fees and other expenses, including information comparing the Funds’ expenses to the fees charged to institutional accounts with similar strategies managed by the Adviser, if any, and to those of peer groups of funds and information about any applicable expense caps and/or fee “breakpoints,” (iii) sales and redemption data in respect of the Funds, (iv) information about the profitability of the Agreements to the Adviser and (v) information obtained through the completion by the Adviser of a questionnaire distributed on behalf of the Trustees. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, also considers other matters such as (i) the Adviser’s financial results and financial condition, (ii) each Fund’s investment objective and strategies and the size, education and experience of the Adviser’s investment staff and its use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iii) arrangements in respect of the distribution of the Funds’ shares and the related costs, (iv) the procedures employed to determine the value of the Funds’ assets, (v) the allocation of the Funds’ brokerage, if any, including, if applicable, allocations to brokers affiliated with the Adviser and the use of “soft” commission dollars to pay Fund expenses and to pay for research and other similar services, (vi) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies, (vii) information about amounts invested by the Funds’ portfolio managers in the Funds or in similar accounts that they manage and (viii) the general economic outlook with particular emphasis on the mutual fund industry. Throughout the process, the Trustees are afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional materials from the Adviser.
In addition to the materials requested by the Trustees in connection with their annual consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees receive materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting of the Board that provide detailed information about the Funds’ investment performance and the fees charged to the Funds for advisory and other services. This information generally includes, among other things, an internal performance rating for each Fund based on agreed-upon criteria, graphs showing each Fund’s performance and fee differentials against each Fund’s peer group/category, performance ratings provided by a third-party, total return information for various periods,
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and third-party performance rankings for various periods comparing a Fund against similarly categorized funds. The portfolio management team for each Fund or other representatives of the Adviser make periodic presentations to the Contract Review Committee and/or the full Board, and Funds identified as presenting possible performance concerns may be subject to more frequent board presentations and reviews. In addition, each quarter the Trustees are provided with detailed statistical information about each Fund’s portfolio. The Trustees also receive periodic updates between meetings.
The Board most recently approved the continuation of the Agreements at its meeting held in June 2016. The Agreements were continued for a one-year period for the Funds. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. Matters considered by the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with their approval of the Agreements included, but were not limited to, the factors listed below.
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds under the Agreements. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to the Funds and the resources dedicated to the Funds by the Adviser and its affiliates.
The Trustees considered not only the advisory services provided by the Adviser to the Funds, but also the monitoring and oversight services provided by NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”). They also considered the administrative services provided by NGAM Advisors and its affiliates to the Funds.
For each Fund, the Trustees also considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a family of funds that offers shareholders the right to exchange shares of one type of fund for shares of another type of fund, and provides a variety of fund and shareholder services.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the nature, extent and quality of services provided supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Investment performance of the Funds and the Adviser. As noted above, the Trustees received information about the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including information that compared the performance of the Funds to the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ respective performance benchmarks. In addition, the Trustees also reviewed data prepared by an independent third party that analyzed the performance of the Funds using a variety of performance metrics, including metrics that also measured the performance of the Funds on a risk adjusted basis.
With respect to each Fund, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance or other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreement relating to that Fund. The Trustees noted that while each Fund had performance that lagged that of a relevant peer group and/or category median for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance supported renewal of the Agreements. These factors included one or more of the following: (1) that the underperformance was
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attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions by the Adviser that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies; (2) that the Fund’s long-term performance was competitive when compared to relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (3) that the Fund’s more recent performance, although lagging in certain periods, had shown improvement relative to its category.
The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s performance and reputation generally, the performance of the fund family generally, and the historical responsiveness of the Adviser to Trustee concerns about performance and the willingness of the Adviser to take steps intended to improve performance.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the performance of the Funds and the Adviser and/or other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Adviser and its affiliates from their respective relationships with the Funds. The Trustees considered the fees charged to the Funds for advisory services as well as the total expense levels of the Funds. This information included comparisons (provided both by management and also by an independent third party) of the Funds’ advisory fees and total expense levels to those of their peer groups and information about the advisory fees charged by the Adviser to comparable accounts (such as institutional separate accounts), as well as information about differences in such fees and the reasons for any such differences. In considering the fees charged to comparable accounts, the Trustees considered, among other things, management’s representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including the additional resources required to effectively manage mutual fund assets and the greater regulatory costs associated with the management of such assets. In evaluating each Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of such Fund, as well as the need for the Adviser to offer competitive compensation and the potential need to expend additional resources to the extent the Funds grow in size. The Trustees considered that over the past several years, management had made recommendations regarding reductions in advisory fee rates, implementation of advisory fee breakpoints and the institution of advisory fee waivers and expense caps for various funds in the fund family. They noted that the Funds in this report have expense caps in place, and the Trustees considered that the current expenses of each Fund are below the cap.
The Trustees also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received or to be received by the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Adviser’s and its affiliates’ relationships with the Funds, and information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability. They also reviewed information provided by management about the effect of distribution costs and changes in asset levels on Adviser profitability, including information regarding resources spent on distribution activities. When reviewing profitability, the Trustees also considered information about court cases in which adviser compensation or profitability were issues and the performance of the relevant Funds, the expense levels of the Funds, whether the Adviser had implemented breakpoints and/or expense caps with respect to such Funds.
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After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the advisory fee charged to each of the Funds was fair and reasonable, and that the costs of these services generally and the related profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates in respect of their relationships with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered the existence of any economies of scale in the provision of services by the Adviser and whether those economies are shared with the Funds through breakpoints in their investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense waivers or caps. The Trustees also discussed with management the factors considered with respect to the implementation of breakpoints in investment advisory fees or expense waivers or caps for certain funds. Management explained that a number of factors are taken into account in considering the possible implementation of breakpoints or an expense cap for a fund, including, among other things, factors such as a fund’s assets, the projected growth of a fund, projected profitability and a fund’s fees and performance. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that each of the Funds was subject to an expense cap or waiver and that each Fund’s overall net expense ratio was below the median compared to a peer group of funds. The Trustees further noted that the Funds’ current expenses are below the expense cap. In considering these issues, the Trustees also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and a relative basis) and the profitability to the Adviser and its affiliates of their relationships with the Funds, as discussed above.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the extent to which economies of scale were shared with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The Trustees also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
· | | The effect of recent market and economic events on the performance, asset levels and expense ratios of each Fund. |
· | | Whether each Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective and the Fund’s record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Funds and the Adviser. They also considered the compliance-related resources the Adviser and its affiliates were providing to the Funds. |
· | | The nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative and shareholder services performed by the Adviser and its affiliates, both under the Agreements and under separate agreements covering administrative services. |
· | | So-called “fallout benefits” to the Adviser, such as the engagement of affiliates of the Adviser to provide distribution, administrative and brokerage services to the Funds, and the benefits of research made available to the Adviser by reason of brokerage commissions (if any) generated by the Funds’ securities transactions. The Trustees also considered the benefits to the parent company of NGAM Advisors from the retention of the Adviser. The Trustees considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest. |
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· | | The Trustees’ review and discussion of the Funds’ advisory arrangements in prior years, and management’s record of responding to Trustee concerns raised during the year and in prior years. |
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 counsel, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that each of the existing Agreements should be continued through June 30, 2017.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Bonds and Notes — 94.8% of Net Assets | | | | |
| Non-Convertible Bonds — 88.8% | | | | |
| | | | ABS Other — 1.6% | | | | |
$ | 55,161,537 | | | FAN Engine Securitization Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class 1A, 4.625%, 10/15/2043, 144A(b)(c) | | $ | 54,595,028 | |
| 32,995,333 | | | Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2009-1A, Class A, 6.657%, 11/16/2039, 144A | | | 36,168,461 | |
| 11,503,653 | | | Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2010-1A, Class A, 5.194%, 10/16/2040, 144A | | | 11,342,128 | |
| 2,570,567 | | | Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2012-1A, Class A1, 2.266%, 1/15/2043, 144A | | | 2,515,138 | |
| 5,500,004 | | | Trip Rail Master Funding LLC, Series 2011-1A, Class A1A, 4.370%, 7/15/2041, 144A | | | 5,633,370 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 110,254,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense — 1.7% | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Bombardier, Inc., 7.450%, 5/01/2034, 144A | | | 1,798,125 | |
| 1,295,000 | | | Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A | | | 1,269,100 | |
| 1,530,000 | | | Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 7.375%, 7/15/2039 | | | 1,675,350 | |
| 78,795,000 | | | Textron, Inc., 5.950%, 9/21/2021 | | | 90,256,363 | |
| 11,040,000 | | | Textron, Inc., EMTN, 6.625%, 4/07/2020, (GBP) | | | 16,289,493 | |
| 5,695,000 | | | TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 5/15/2025 | | | 5,929,919 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 117,218,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 2.1% | | | | |
| 4,213,389 | | | Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class B, 5.375%, 11/15/2022, 144A | | | 4,339,791 | |
| 18,340,000 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.125%, 4/29/2018 | | | 19,165,300 | |
| 142,131 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class A, 6.648%, 3/15/2019 | | | 144,434 | |
| 570,502 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class A, 6.545%, 8/02/2020 | | | 605,074 | |
| 1,072,140 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2001-1, Class A-1, 6.703%, 12/15/2022 | | | 1,151,210 | |
| 46,306,182 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 5.983%, 10/19/2023 | | | 52,210,220 | |
| 2,133,062 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class B, 6.250%, 10/11/2021 | | | 2,287,709 | |
| 1,330,108 | | | Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.821%, 2/10/2024 | | | 1,572,852 | |
| 8,441,017 | | | Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class B, 8.021%, 2/10/2024 | | | 9,612,630 | |
| 17,341,523 | | | Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Class A, 7.750%, 6/17/2021 | | | 19,602,857 | |
| 1,814,076 | | | Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Series B, 9.750%, 6/17/2018 | | | 1,858,666 | |
| 10,791,924 | | | Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A, 6.200%, 1/02/2020 | | | 11,466,419 | |
| 17,485,414 | | | UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.636%, 1/02/2024 | | | 18,621,966 | |
| 167,646 | | | UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, 10.400%, 5/01/2018 | | | 167,847 | |
| 1,925,496 | | | Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1A, 5.000%, 4/23/2025, 144A | | | 1,993,543 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 144,800,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Automotive — 1.2% | | | | |
$ | 23,581,000 | | | Cummins, Inc., 5.650%, 3/01/2098 | | $ | 26,355,776 | |
| 5,274,000 | | | Cummins, Inc., 6.750%, 2/15/2027 | | | 6,642,914 | |
| 125,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 6.500%, 8/01/2018 | | | 136,120 | |
| 255,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 6.625%, 2/15/2028 | | | 305,549 | |
| 240,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 7.500%, 8/01/2026 | | | 306,791 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.000%, 5/15/2018 | | | 5,248,270 | |
| 40,126,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.625%, 8/15/2017 | | | 41,876,617 | |
| 2,370,000 | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 7.000%, 3/15/2028 | | | 2,589,225 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,461,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 13.8% | | | | |
| 1,468,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2031 | | | 1,812,980 | |
| 7,200,000 | | | American Express Centurion Bank, Series BKN1, 6.000%, 9/13/2017 | | | 7,509,614 | |
| 103,309,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., 6.110%, 1/29/2037 | | | 126,263,950 | |
| 25,627,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., MTN, 3.300%, 1/11/2023 | | | 26,528,250 | |
| 100,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.250%, 10/22/2026 | | | 106,094 | |
| 25,090,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.130%, 6/15/2020, (CAD) | | | 19,578,022 | |
| 1,056,000 | | | Barclays Bank PLC, 6.050%, 12/04/2017, 144A | | | 1,104,217 | |
| 2,173,000 | | | Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The), 4.650%, 7/02/2018 | | | 2,290,822 | |
| 17,000,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., 3.500%, 5/15/2023 | | | 17,464,797 | |
| 1,660,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., 4.500%, 1/14/2022 | | | 1,833,365 | |
| 22,960,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., 5.130%, 11/12/2019, (NZD) | | | 17,532,411 | |
| 44,910,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., 6.250%, 6/29/2017, (NZD) | | | 33,431,870 | |
| 21,855,000 | | | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.875%, 2/08/2022 | | | 23,917,609 | |
| 5,265,000 | | | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.950%, 11/09/2022 | | | 5,519,178 | |
| 86,800,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.375%, 2/01/2018, (CAD) | | | 67,736,353 | |
| 1,174,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.450%, 5/01/2036 | | | 1,450,783 | |
| 112,330,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.750%, 10/01/2037 | | | 143,030,912 | |
| 6,645,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), GMTN, 5.375%, 3/15/2020 | | | 7,358,261 | |
| 700,000 | | | ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.375%, 4/30/2022, 144A | | | 713,319 | |
| 70,245,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.125%, 12/15/2026 | | | 74,951,907 | |
| 36,745,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.250%, 11/02/2018, (NZD) | | | 27,326,315 | |
| 2,950,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., EMTN, 0.829%, 5/30/2017, (GBP)(d) | | | 3,810,258 | |
| 100,000 | | | Keybank NA, 6.950%, 2/01/2028 | | | 130,454 | |
| 5,100,000 | | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 5.300%, 12/01/2045, 144A | | | 5,490,099 | |
| 40,126,000 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.050%, 6/01/2034 | | | 47,298,523 | |
| 1,845,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 4.350%, 9/08/2026 | | | 1,969,726 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 4.750%, 11/16/2018, (AUD) | | | 23,865,438 | |
| 5,900,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 5.750%, 1/25/2021 | | | 6,725,617 | |
| 151,076,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 7.600%, 8/08/2017, (NZD) | | | 113,842,482 | |
| 60,800,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 8.000%, 5/09/2017, (AUD) | | | 47,981,666 | |
| 550,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, EMTN, 5.750%, 2/14/2017, (GBP) | | | 725,235 | |
| 20,695,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.100%, 5/22/2023 | | | 21,880,016 | |
| 38,206,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, Series F, GMTN, 5.625%, 9/23/2019 | | | 42,311,579 | |
| 2,875,000 | | | National City Bank of Indiana, 4.250%, 7/01/2018 | | | 3,001,284 | |
| 8,638,000 | | | National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019 | | | 9,730,094 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 936,223,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Brokerage — 1.2% | | | | |
$ | 50,270,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 1/20/2023 | | $ | 53,557,256 | |
| 19,498,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 6.250%, 1/15/2036 | | | 20,322,317 | |
| 8,760,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 6.450%, 6/08/2027 | | | 9,917,196 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,796,769 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Materials — 1.4% | | | | |
| 6,058,000 | | | Masco Corp., 6.500%, 8/15/2032 | | | 6,663,800 | |
| 24,203,000 | | | Masco Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/2020 | | | 27,833,450 | |
| 5,725,000 | | | Masco Corp., 7.750%, 8/01/2029 | | | 6,841,375 | |
| 41,379,000 | | | Owens Corning, 7.000%, 12/01/2036 | | | 52,236,105 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 93,574,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Cable Satellite — 1.5% | | | | |
| 17,832,000 | | | Shaw Communications, Inc., 5.650%, 10/01/2019, (CAD) | | | 14,915,569 | |
| 13,630,000 | | | Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.125%, 2/15/2021 | | | 14,467,564 | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.500%, 9/15/2042 | | | 2,671,925 | |
| 64,548,000 | | | Time Warner Cable LLC, 6.750%, 7/01/2018 | | | 70,135,339 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 102,190,397 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.8% | | | | |
| 2,270,000 | | | Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., 6.750%, 10/15/2019, 144A | | | 2,241,625 | |
| 50,500,000 | | | INVISTA Finance LLC, 4.250%, 10/15/2019, 144A | | | 50,251,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 52,493,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery — 0.1% | | | | |
| 6,787,000 | | | Toro Co., 6.625%, 5/01/2037(b)(c) | | | 8,133,928 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Products — 0.1% | | | | |
| 7,458,000 | | | Hasbro, Inc., 6.600%, 7/15/2028 | | | 9,026,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Manufacturing — 1.2% | | | | |
| 35,580,000 | | | General Electric Co., GMTN, 4.250%, 1/17/2018, (NZD) | | | 26,296,354 | |
| 51,370,000 | | | General Electric Co., Series A, GMTN, 5.500%, 2/01/2017, (NZD) | | | 37,696,761 | |
| 1,395,000 | | | Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co. Ltd., 6.875%, 8/15/2018 | | | 1,533,514 | |
| 11,754,000 | | | Snap-on, Inc., 6.700%, 3/01/2019 | | | 13,145,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 78,672,197 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electric — 1.6% | | | | |
| 27,519,574 | | | Alta Wind Holdings LLC, 7.000%, 6/30/2035, 144A | | | 28,155,662 | |
| 8,175,456 | | | Bruce Mansfield Unit Pass Through Trust, 6.850%, 6/01/2034(b)(c) | | | 4,162,779 | |
| 9,066,000 | | | Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (The), 5.700%, 4/01/2017 | | | 9,249,541 | |
| 30,430,000 | | | EDP Finance BV, 4.125%, 1/15/2020, 144A | | | 31,540,695 | |
| 4,491,000 | | | Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A., 7.875%, 2/01/2027 | | | 5,580,678 | |
| 13,025,000 | | | Enel Finance International NV, 6.000%, 10/07/2039, 144A | | | 15,751,289 | |
| 9,007,000 | | | Enel Finance International NV, 6.800%, 9/15/2037, 144A | | | 11,897,743 | |
| 4,215,908 | | | Mackinaw Power LLC, 6.296%, 10/31/2023, 144A(b)(c) | | | 4,679,114 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 111,017,501 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance Companies — 3.6% | | | | |
| 5,305,000 | | | General Electric Co., Series A, MTN, 0.980%, 5/13/2024(d) | | | 4,969,989 | |
| 18,830,000 | | | International Lease Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/15/2021 | | | 19,724,425 | |
| 90,196,000 | | | Navient LLC, 5.500%, 1/25/2023 | | | 82,754,830 | |
| 62,425(††) | | | Navient LLC, 6.000%, 12/15/2043 | | | 1,434,214 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Finance Companies — continued | | | | |
$ | 8,895,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 7.250%, 1/25/2022 | | $ | 9,072,900 | |
| 641,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 8.000%, 3/25/2020 | | | 687,473 | |
| 7,447,000 | | | Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.000%, 6/15/2018 | | | 7,447,000 | |
| 22,116,000 | | | Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.625%, 8/01/2033(b)(c) | | | 17,582,220 | |
| 14,625,000 | | | Quicken Loans, Inc., 5.750%, 5/01/2025, 144A | | | 14,515,313 | |
| 18,597,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.250%, 12/15/2019 | | | 18,992,186 | |
| 47,260,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 7.750%, 10/01/2021 | | | 49,563,925 | |
| 19,414,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 8.250%, 10/01/2023 | | | 20,384,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 247,129,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government Guaranteed — 0.4% | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Japan Bank for International Cooperation (Japan), 2.300%, 3/19/2018, (CAD) | | | 3,088,380 | |
| 31,142,000 | | | Queensland Treasury Corp., 7.125%, 9/18/2017, 144A, (NZD) | | | 23,683,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,772,271 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government Owned – No Guarantee — 1.3% | | | | |
| 3,720,000 | | | Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 6.500%, 10/27/2036, 144A | | | 4,984,220 | |
| 36,975,000 | | | Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 7.250%, 8/01/2018, 144A | | | 40,487,625 | |
| 12,575,000 | | | Pertamina Persero PT, 6.450%, 5/30/2044, 144A | | | 14,566,867 | |
| 17,435,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.375%, 5/20/2023 | | | 15,595,608 | |
| 11,555,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.625%, 5/20/2043 | | | 8,724,025 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Telekom Malaysia Berhad, 7.875%, 8/01/2025, 144A | | | 1,342,453 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 85,700,798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Insurance — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,569,000 | | | Cigna Corp., 7.875%, 5/15/2027 | | | 2,193,260 | |
| 1,174,000 | | | Cigna Corp., (Step to 8.080% on 1/15/2023), 8.300%, 1/15/2033(e) | | | 1,663,129 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,856,389 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Healthcare — 0.7% | | | | |
| 7,692,000 | | | Boston Scientific Corp., 6.000%, 1/15/2020 | | | 8,689,506 | |
| 7,374,000 | | | Covidien International Finance S.A., 6.000%, 10/15/2017 | | | 7,732,952 | |
| 9,385,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 4.500%, 2/15/2027 | | | 9,443,656 | |
| 4,806,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.050%, 12/01/2027 | | | 5,112,382 | |
| 1,592,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/2033 | | | 1,725,330 | |
| 3,807,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.690%, 6/15/2025 | | | 4,278,725 | |
| 2,480,000 | | | HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.580%, 9/15/2025 | | | 2,796,200 | |
| 3,068,000 | | | HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.750%, 7/15/2036 | | | 3,324,945 | |
| 4,785,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2031 | | | 3,935,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 47,039,359 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Home Construction — 0.1% | | | | |
| 3,990,000 | | | PulteGroup, Inc., 6.000%, 2/15/2035 | | | 4,029,900 | |
| 3,567,000 | | | PulteGroup, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/2033 | | | 3,715,626 | |
| 1,615,000 | | | TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2024 | | | 1,679,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,425,126 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 1.7% | | | | |
| 7,335,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 3.800%, 6/01/2024 | | | 6,711,525 | |
| 1,380,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 4.500%, 4/15/2023 | | | 1,324,800 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Independent Energy — continued | | | | |
$ | 9,787,000 | | | EQT Corp., 8.125%, 6/01/2019 | | $ | 11,187,021 | |
| 60,038,000 | | | Equitable Resources, Inc., 6.500%, 4/01/2018 | | | 62,931,651 | |
| 29,027,000 | | | Noble Energy, Inc., 3.900%, 11/15/2024 | | | 29,604,870 | |
| 400,000 | | | QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023 | | | 394,000 | |
| 60,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 6.250%, 4/01/2023 | | | 54,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 112,208,617 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Integrated Energy — 0.1% | | | | |
| 7,700,000 | | | Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., 5.400%, 2/14/2022, 144A | | | 8,674,935 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Life Insurance — 1.6% | | | | |
| 1,475,000 | | | American International Group, Inc., 4.875%, 6/01/2022 | | | 1,659,586 | |
| 600,000 | | | AXA S.A., EMTN, (fixed rate to 10/16/2019, variable rate thereafter), 6.772%, (GBP)(f) | | | 829,951 | |
| 5,900,000 | | | AXA S.A., EMTN, (fixed rate to 4/16/2020, variable rate thereafter), 5.250%, 4/16/2040, (EUR) | | | 7,396,449 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A(b)(c) | | | 17,246,400 | |
| 9,063,000 | | | Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co., 6.800%, 6/15/2036, 144A | | | 11,563,998 | |
| 26,914,000 | | | National Life Insurance Co., 10.500%, 9/15/2039, 144A(b)(c) | | | 41,272,081 | |
| 6,440,000 | | | NLV Financial Corp., 7.500%, 8/15/2033, 144A(b)(c) | | | 7,428,514 | |
| 2,872,000 | | | Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. (The), 6.650%, 6/15/2034, 144A | | | 3,452,868 | |
| 14,489,000 | | | Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. (The), 7.625%, 6/15/2040, 144A | | | 18,911,912 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 109,761,759 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Local Authorities — 2.5% | | | | |
| 37,829,000 | | | New South Wales Treasury Corp., 3.500%, 3/20/2019, (AUD) | | | 30,208,057 | |
| 152,895,000 | | | New South Wales Treasury Corp., 6.000%, 2/01/2018, (AUD) | | | 123,613,427 | |
| 17,930,000 | | | New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 17RG, 5.500%, 3/01/2017, (AUD) | | | 13,932,818 | |
| 489,000 | | | Province of Nova Scotia, 6.600%, 6/01/2027, (CAD) | | | 529,042 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 168,283,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Lodging — 0.8% | | | | |
| 52,516,000 | | | Choice Hotels International, Inc., 5.700%, 8/28/2020 | | | 57,111,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Entertainment — 0.5% | | | | |
| 4,482,000 | | | 21st Century Fox America, Inc., 8.150%, 10/17/2036 | | | 6,504,081 | |
| 358,000,000 | | | Grupo Televisa SAB, EMTN, 7.250%, 5/14/2043, (MXN) | | | 16,005,964 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | iHeartCommunications, Inc., 9.000%, 3/01/2021 | | | 3,725,000 | |
| 1,805,000 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 6.500%, 11/15/2023 | | | 1,818,537 | |
| 3,616,000 | | | Viacom, Inc., 6.125%, 10/05/2017 | | | 3,775,249 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 31,828,831 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 3.2% | | | | |
| 1,689,997 | | | 1839688 Alberta ULC, PIK, 14.000%, 2/13/2020(b)(g)(h)(i) | | | 676 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.400%, 4/15/2021 | | | 16,050,000 | |
| 15,060,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.870%, 2/23/2022 | | | 16,189,500 | |
| 45,700,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.900%, 2/01/2027 | | | 48,899,000 | |
| 5,505,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.950%, 2/01/2037 | | | 5,535,278 | |
| 5,804,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 6.750%, 1/15/2028 | | | 6,340,870 | |
| 430,000 | | | ArcelorMittal, 6.500%, 3/01/2021 | | | 478,375 | |
| 4,085,000 | | | ArcelorMittal, 7.250%, 2/25/2022 | | | 4,636,475 | |
| 47,920,000 | | | ArcelorMittal, 7.750%, 3/01/2041 | | | 49,956,600 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — continued | | | | |
$ | 19,365,000 | | | ArcelorMittal, 8.000%, 10/15/2039 | | $ | 20,914,200 | |
| 20,625,000 | | | Barminco Finance Pty Ltd., 9.000%, 6/01/2018, 144A | | | 19,954,687 | |
| 15,701,000 | | | Freeport-McMoran Oil & Gas LLC/FCX Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.500%, 11/15/2020 | | | 16,113,151 | |
| 4,612,000 | | | United States Steel Corp., 6.650%, 6/01/2037 | | | 3,689,600 | |
| 3,655,000 | | | Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.875%, 11/21/2036 | | | 3,552,660 | |
| 4,893,000 | | | Worthington Industries, Inc., 6.500%, 4/15/2020 | | | 5,436,828 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 217,747,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 3.1% | | | | |
| 650,000 | | | DCP Midstream LLC, 6.450%, 11/03/2036, 144A | | | 632,125 | |
| 3,328,000 | | | Florida Gas Transmission Co., 7.900%, 5/15/2019, 144A | | | 3,775,070 | |
| 14,300,000 | | | IFM U.S. Colonial Pipeline 2 LLC, 6.450%, 5/01/2021, 144A | | | 16,144,485 | |
| 14,660,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.500%, 9/01/2023 | | | 14,682,826 | |
| 3,105,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.300%, 9/15/2020 | | | 3,350,084 | |
| 7,461,000 | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.800%, 3/01/2021 | | | 8,334,429 | |
| 85,000 | | | NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.768%, 12/15/2037, 144A | | | 92,225 | |
| 46,655,000 | | | ONEOK Partners LP, 4.900%, 3/15/2025 | | | 50,188,043 | |
| 9,899,000 | | | Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. LP, 6.200%, 11/01/2017 | | | 10,280,488 | |
| 47,594,000 | | | Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. LP, 7.000%, 6/15/2018 | | | 50,668,906 | |
| 1,404,000 | | | Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. LP, 8.125%, 6/01/2019 | | | 1,573,967 | |
| 1,880,000 | | | Plains All American Pipeline LP, 6.125%, 1/15/2017 | | | 1,902,485 | |
| 15,683,000 | | | Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 6.500%, 5/01/2018 | | | 16,716,353 | |
| 525,000 | | | Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 4.500%, 11/01/2023 | | | 528,536 | |
| 4,125,000 | | | Southern Natural Gas Co., 5.900%, 4/01/2017, 144A | | | 4,212,796 | |
| 19,574,000 | | | Texas Eastern Transmission LP, 6.000%, 9/15/2017, 144A | | | 20,370,662 | |
| 8,405,000 | | | Williams Partners LP, 3.350%, 8/15/2022 | | | 8,320,034 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 211,773,514 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mortgage Related — 0.0% | | | | |
| 26,646 | | | FHLMC, 5.000%, 12/01/2031 | | | 29,856 | |
| 3,470 | | | FNMA, 6.000%, 7/01/2029 | | | 4,007 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 33,863 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Natural Gas — 0.5% | | | | |
| 1,745,000 | | | NiSource Finance Corp., 6.125%, 3/01/2022 | | | 2,082,144 | |
| 8,900,000 | | | NiSource Finance Corp., 6.400%, 3/15/2018 | | | 9,501,115 | |
| 21,614,000 | | | NiSource Finance Corp., 6.800%, 1/15/2019 | | | 24,067,751 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 35,651,010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.9% | | | | |
| 11,450,000 | | | CDGJ Commercial Mortgage Trust Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-BXCH, 3.024%, 12/15/2027, 144A(d) | | | 11,297,118 | |
| 9,785,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-FL5, Class SV3, 3.474%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b)(c)(d) | | | 9,773,317 | |
| 8,515,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-FL5, Class SV4, 4.674%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b)(c)(d) | | | 8,517,393 | |
| 6,720,273 | | | Institutional Mortgage Securities Canada, Inc., Series 2014-5A, Class A1, 2.003%, 7/12/2047, 144A, (CAD) | | | 5,081,888 | |
| 27,000,000 | | | Institutional Mortgage Securities Canada, Inc., Series 2014-5A, Class A2, 2.616%, 7/12/2047, 144A, (CAD) | | | 20,601,867 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
$ | 2,125,000 | | | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C3, Class D, 5.813%, 3/15/2044, 144A(d) | | $ | 2,228,682 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 57,500,265 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 0.4% | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Nabors Industries, Inc., 5.100%, 9/15/2023 | | | 4,812,500 | |
| 23,338,000 | | | Rowan Cos., Inc., 7.875%, 8/01/2019 | | | 24,913,315 | |
| 587,000 | | | Transocean, Inc., 7.375%, 4/15/2018 | | | 595,805 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 30,321,620 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Paper — 1.3% | | | | |
| 4,365,000 | | | Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., 7.250%, 7/29/2019 | | | 4,942,834 | |
| 363,000 | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.750%, 11/15/2029 | | | 519,469 | |
| 7,049,000 | | | International Paper Co., 8.700%, 6/15/2038 | | | 10,425,577 | |
| 5,270,000 | | | WestRock MWV LLC, 7.550%, 3/01/2047(b)(c) | | | 6,755,903 | |
| 4,273,000 | | | WestRock MWV LLC, 8.200%, 1/15/2030 | | | 5,826,479 | |
| 26,007,000 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.875%, 12/15/2033 | | | 33,036,328 | |
| 7,374,000 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 10/01/2019 | | | 8,477,490 | |
| 13,539,000 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 3/15/2032 | | | 18,329,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 88,313,869 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2,740,000 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 5.500%, 9/01/2022 | | | 3,016,578 | |
| 1,889,000 | | | MBIA Insurance Corp., 11.940%, 1/15/2033, 144A(d)(j) | | | 755,600 | |
| 1,372,000 | | | Old Republic International Corp., 4.875%, 10/01/2024 | | | 1,483,527 | |
| 7,609,000 | | | Sirius International Group, 6.375%, 3/20/2017, 144A | | | 7,729,550 | |
| 2,212,000 | | | XLIT Ltd., 6.250%, 5/15/2027 | | | 2,671,428 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,656,683 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Railroads — 0.2% | | | | |
| 9,787,000 | | | Canadian Pacific Railway Co., 7.250%, 5/15/2019 | | | 11,165,450 | |
| 237,000 | | | Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 4.750%, 1/01/2030(b)(c) | | | 236,983 | |
| 1,701,000 | | | Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 5.000%, 1/01/2045(b)(c) | | | 1,663,226 | |
| 191,000 | | | Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., Series A, 4.750%, 1/01/2020(b)(c) | | | 190,516 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,256,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate Operations/Development — 0.2% | | | | |
| 10,276,000 | | | First Industrial LP, 5.950%, 5/15/2017 | | | 10,537,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Apartments — 0.3% | | | | |
| 16,491,000 | | | Camden Property Trust, 5.700%, 5/15/2017 | | | 16,910,416 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Health Care — 0.1% | | | | |
| 5,972,000 | | | Welltower, Inc., 6.500%, 3/15/2041 | | | 7,614,712 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Office Property — 0.3% | | | | |
| 20,817,000 | | | Highwoods Realty LP, 5.850%, 3/15/2017 | | | 21,191,102 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Single Tenant — 0.5% | | | | |
| 8,690,000 | | | Realty Income Corp., 5.750%, 1/15/2021 | | | 9,906,600 | |
| 22,701,000 | | | Realty Income Corp., 6.750%, 8/15/2019 | | | 25,808,653 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 35,715,253 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Restaurants — 0.2% | | | | |
| 10,320,000 | | | Darden Restaurants, Inc., 6.000%, 8/15/2035 | | | 11,257,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 24
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Retailers — 0.6% | | | | |
$ | 1,255,000 | | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 5.000%, 6/01/2022 | | $ | 1,258,916 | |
| 430,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 5.750%, 2/15/2018 | | | 445,050 | |
| 5,979,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/2036 | | | 5,141,940 | |
| 5,446,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 7.625%, 3/01/2097 | | | 4,492,950 | |
| 10,467,000 | | | Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 6.790%, 7/15/2027 | | | 12,063,992 | |
| 8,064,000 | | | Marks & Spencer PLC, 7.125%, 12/01/2037, 144A | | | 10,054,679 | |
| 3,755,000 | | | Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., 7.750%, 11/15/2023 | | | 4,346,412 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37,803,939 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sovereigns — 0.6% | | | | |
| 33,600,000 | | | Republic of Iceland, 5.875%, 5/11/2022, 144A | | | 39,475,296 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supermarkets — 0.6% | | | | |
| 4,510,000 | | | Albertson’s Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s, Inc./Albertson’s LLC, 6.625%, 6/15/2024, 144A | | | 4,690,400 | |
| 1,120,000 | | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV, 5.700%, 10/01/2040 | | | 1,355,643 | |
| 3,269,000 | | | Kroger Co. (The), 6.400%, 8/15/2017 | | | 3,417,838 | |
| 6,595,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.450%, 8/01/2029 | | | 6,463,100 | |
| 7,875,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.000%, 5/01/2031 | | | 7,766,719 | |
| 989,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.625%, 6/01/2028 | | | 909,880 | |
| 17,290,000 | | | SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.750%, 6/01/2021 | | | 16,166,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 40,769,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supranational — 0.3% | | | | |
| 9,640,000 | | | European Investment Bank, MTN, 6.000%, 8/06/2020, (AUD) | | | 8,389,330 | |
| 12,982,000 | | | Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN, 6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD) | | | 9,848,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,238,090 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 0.9% | | | | |
| 1,028,000 | | | Arrow Electronics, Inc., 6.875%, 6/01/2018 | | | 1,110,173 | |
| 7,487,000 | | | Corning, Inc., 7.250%, 8/15/2036 | | | 9,280,466 | |
| 20,969,000 | | | Ingram Micro, Inc., 5.250%, 9/01/2017 | | | 21,572,865 | |
| 7,795,000 | | | Intuit, Inc., 5.750%, 3/15/2017 | | | 7,953,543 | |
| 16,735,000 | | | KLA-Tencor Corp., 5.650%, 11/01/2034 | | | 18,631,778 | |
| 1,502,000 | | | Motorola Solutions, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2037 | | | 1,555,907 | |
| 1,692,000 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 7.700%, 10/01/2027, 144A | | | 2,158,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 62,263,457 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Treasuries — 27.5% | | | | |
| 372,145,000 | | | Canadian Government, 0.250%, 5/01/2017, (CAD) | | | 283,209,734 | |
| 132,000,000 | | | Canadian Government, 0.750%, 9/01/2020, (CAD) | | | 101,316,879 | |
| 209,501,000 | | | Canadian Government, 1.250%, 9/01/2018, (CAD) | | | 161,939,906 | |
| 61,795,000 | | | Canadian Government, 1.750%, 9/01/2019, (CAD) | | | 48,767,157 | |
| 1,040,764,000 | | | Iceland Government International Bond, 6.000%, 10/13/2016, (ISK) | | | 6,194,095 | |
| 391,985,000 | | | Iceland Government International Bond, 7.250%, 10/26/2022, (ISK) | | | 2,578,235 | |
| 1,195,394,000 | | | Iceland Government International Bond, 8.750%, 2/26/2019, (ISK) | | | 7,670,445 | |
| 2,755,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 7.750%, 5/29/2031, (MXN) | | | 16,072,172 | |
| 2,965,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 7.500%, 6/03/2027, (MXN) | | | 16,915,459 | |
| 7,555,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN) | | | 43,804,135 | |
| 1,925,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.500%, 5/31/2029, (MXN) | | | 11,863,683 | |
| 23,970,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 10.000%, 12/05/2024, (MXN) | | | 156,170,581 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Treasuries — continued | | | | |
| 36,850,000 | | | New Zealand Government Bond, 5.000%, 3/15/2019, (NZD) | | $ | 28,803,224 | |
| 109,763,000 | | | New Zealand Government Bond, 6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD) | | | 83,790,193 | |
| 290,574,000 | | | Norway Government Bond, 3.750%, 5/25/2021, 144A, (NOK) | | | 41,039,316 | |
| 974,276,000 | | | Norway Government Bond, 4.250%, 5/19/2017, 144A, (NOK) | | | 124,661,165 | |
| 416,760,000 | | | Norway Government Bond, 4.500%, 5/22/2019, 144A, (NOK) | | | 57,233,212 | |
| 43,590,000 | | | Republic of Brazil, 8.500%, 1/05/2024, (BRL) | | | 12,381,428 | |
| 23,848,000 | | | Republic of Brazil, 10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL) | | | 7,442,990 | |
| 75,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 3/31/2017 | | | 75,005,850 | |
| 150,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.625%, 6/30/2018 | | | 149,671,800 | |
| 125,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 1/31/2018 | | | 125,044,000 | |
| 205,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 8/31/2018 | | | 204,960,025 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 9/30/2018 | | | 99,968,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,866,504,484 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wireless — 0.6% | | | | |
| 559,910,000 | | | America Movil SAB de CV, 6.450%, 12/05/2022, (MXN) | | | 28,125,806 | |
| 58,200,000 | | | America Movil SAB de CV, 8.460%, 12/18/2036, (MXN) | | | 2,970,711 | |
| 6,373,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028 | | | 5,982,654 | |
| 612,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., 8.750%, 3/15/2032 | | | 624,240 | |
| 1,609,000 | | | Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.000%, 11/15/2022 | | | 1,492,347 | |
| 985,000 | | | Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/2024 | | | 960,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 40,156,133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wirelines — 4.6% | | | | |
| 33,710,000 | | | AT&T, Inc., 2.625%, 12/01/2022 | | | 33,977,253 | |
| 26,815,000 | | | AT&T, Inc., 3.000%, 2/15/2022 | | | 27,687,399 | |
| 406,000 | | | Bell Canada, MTN, 7.300%, 2/23/2032, (CAD) | | | 431,218 | |
| 2,936,000 | | | BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, 5.850%, 11/15/2045 | | | 3,033,123 | |
| 31,855,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., 6.450%, 6/15/2021 | | | 34,124,669 | |
| 670,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., 7.650%, 3/15/2042 | | | 577,875 | |
| 4,990,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., Series G, 6.875%, 1/15/2028 | | | 4,809,112 | |
| 4,508,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., Series P, 7.600%, 9/15/2039 | | | 3,921,960 | |
| 195,000 | | | Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co. LLC, 6.300%, 12/01/2028 | | | 185,494 | |
| 24,103,000 | | | Embarq Corp., 7.995%, 6/01/2036 | | | 24,391,754 | |
| 265,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 7.875%, 1/15/2027 | | | 237,175 | |
| 1,365,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 9.000%, 8/15/2031 | | | 1,255,800 | |
| 5,200,000 | | | Oi S.A., 9.750%, 9/15/2016, 144A, (BRL)(g) | | | 279,815 | |
| 8,450,000 | | | Portugal Telecom International Finance BV, EMTN, 4.500%, 6/16/2025, (EUR)(j) | | | 2,183,230 | |
| 18,850,000 | | | Portugal Telecom International Finance BV, EMTN, 5.000%, 11/04/2019, (EUR)(j) | | | 4,870,281 | |
| 2,755,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2028 | | | 2,603,475 | |
| 4,370,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.625%, 8/03/2021 | | | 4,501,100 | |
| 3,469,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.750%, 2/15/2031 | | | 3,364,930 | |
| 333,000 | | | Qwest Corp., 6.500%, 6/01/2017 | | | 342,990 | |
| 12,308,000 | | | Qwest Corp., 6.875%, 9/15/2033 | | | 12,269,821 | |
| 9,077,000 | | | Qwest Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2025 | | | 9,933,215 | |
| 9,474,000 | | | Qwest Corp., 7.250%, 10/15/2035 | | | 9,373,358 | |
| 3,185,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.000%, 9/30/2034 | | | 3,153,946 | |
| 7,955,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.375%, 11/15/2033 | | | 8,094,212 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Wirelines — continued | | | | |
$ | 525,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.134%, 4/27/2020 | | $ | 578,731 | |
| 975,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.462%, 2/16/2021 | | | 1,107,167 | |
| 4,100,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, EMTN, 5.289%, 12/09/2022, (GBP) | | | 6,468,491 | |
| 9,100,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, EMTN, 5.375%, 2/02/2026, (GBP) | | | 15,109,461 | |
| 14,137,000 | | | Telus Corp., 4.950%, 3/15/2017, (CAD) | | | 10,955,407 | |
| 54,665,000 | | | Telus Corp., Series CG, 5.050%, 12/04/2019, (CAD) | | | 45,900,767 | |
| 32,509,000 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.450%, 11/01/2022 | | | 33,016,140 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 308,739,369 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $6,043,636,520) | | | 6,026,086,837 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Convertible Bonds — 5.7% | | | | |
| | | | Finance Companies — 0.1% | | | | |
| 3,905,000 | | | Euronet Worldwide, Inc., 1.500%, 10/01/2044 | | | 4,915,419 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 0.1% | | | | |
| 5,470,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.500%, 5/15/2037 | | | 5,435,813 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.8% | | | | |
| 49,186,000 | | | Old Republic International Corp., 3.750%, 3/15/2018 | | | 59,053,941 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 4.7% | | | | |
| 137,016,000 | | | Intel Corp., 3.250%, 8/01/2039 | | | 250,568,010 | |
| 11,515,000 | | | Lam Research Corp., Series B, 1.250%, 5/15/2018 | | | 18,330,441 | |
| 357,678 | | | Liberty Interactive LLC, 3.500%, 1/15/2031 | | | 332,707 | |
| 46,000,000 | | | Priceline Group, Inc. (The), 0.900%, 9/15/2021 | | | 49,392,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 318,623,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $250,625,225) | | | 388,028,831 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Municipals — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Illinois — 0.1% | | | | |
| 9,150,000 | | | State of Illinois, 5.100%, 6/01/2033 | | | 8,820,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Michigan — 0.0% | | | | |
| 2,240,000 | | | Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Taxable Turbo, Series A, 7.309%, 6/01/2034 | | | 2,198,179 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Virginia — 0.2% | | | | |
| 10,740,000 | | | Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1, 6.706%, 6/01/2046 | | | 9,224,371 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Municipals (Identified Cost $19,890,797) | | | 20,243,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $6,314,152,542) | | | 6,434,358,818 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Senior Loans — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Finance Companies — 0.4% | | | | |
$ | 18,424,763 | | | AWAS Finance Luxembourg 2012 S.A., New Term Loan, 3.500%, 7/16/2018(d) | | $ | 18,482,432 | |
| 9,663,113 | | | AWAS Finance Luxembourg S.a.r.l., Term Loan B, 4.100%, 6/10/2018(d) | | | 9,699,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 28,181,782 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Senior Loans (Identified Cost $28,050,683) | | | 28,181,782 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles — 0.7% | | | | |
| 4,063,816 | | | Ford Motor Co. | | | 49,050,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.0% | | | | |
| 532,399 | | | ArcelorMittal, (Registered)(j) | | | 3,215,690 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Diversified — 0.2% | | | | |
| 322,350 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 10,295,859 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $50,980,763) | | | 62,561,808 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Preferred Stocks — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 0.0% | | | | |
| 43,031 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.000%(j) (Identified Cost $3,673,619) | | | 1,844,954 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments — 4.9% | | | | |
$ | 329,519,146 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $329,519,970 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $311,575,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.500% due 8/15/2023 valued at $336,111,531 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $329,519,146) | | | 329,519,146 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 101.0% (Identified Cost $6,726,376,753)(a) | | | 6,856,466,508 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — (1.0)% | | | (70,879,330 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 6,785,587,178 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (‡) | | | Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
| (††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25. | |
| (†††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | | | | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $6,835,472,360 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 486,048,199 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (465,054,051 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 20,994,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Illiquid security. (Unaudited) | | | | |
| (c) | | | Securities classified as fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $182,237,402 or 2.7% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (d) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed. | |
| (e) | | | Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate. | |
| (f) | | | Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. | |
| (g) | | | The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued. | |
| (h) | | | Payment-in-kind security for which the issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or additional debt securities. | |
| (i) | | | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At September 30, 2016, the value of this security amounted to $676 or less than 0.1% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (j) | | | Non-income producing security. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| 144A | | | All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $890,371,137 or 13.1% of net assets. | |
| ABS | | | Asset-Backed Securities | | | | |
| EMTN | | | Euro Medium Term Note | | | | |
| FHLMC | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. | | | | |
| FNMA | | | Federal National Mortgage Association | | | | |
| GMTN | | | Global Medium Term Note | | | | |
| MTN | | | Medium Term Note | | | | |
| PIK | | | Payment-in-Kind | | | | |
| PJSC | | | Private Joint-Stock Company | | | | |
| REITs | | | Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| AUD | | | Australian Dollar | | | | |
| BRL | | | Brazilian Real | | | | |
| CAD | | | Canadian Dollar | | | | |
| EUR | | | Euro | | | | |
| GBP | | | British Pound | | | | |
| ISK | | | Icelandic Krona | | | | |
| MXN | | | Mexican Peso | | | | |
| NOK | | | Norwegian Krone | | | | |
| NZD | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Treasuries | | | 27.5 | % |
Banking | | | 13.8 | |
Technology | | | 5.6 | |
Wirelines | | | 4.6 | |
Finance Companies | | | 4.1 | |
Metals & Mining | | | 3.2 | |
Midstream | | | 3.2 | |
Local Authorities | | | 2.5 | |
Airlines | | | 2.1 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 29.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.9 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 101.0 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (1.0 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Currency Exposure Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
United States Dollar | | | 70.5 | % |
Canadian Dollar | | | 11.6 | |
New Zealand Dollar | | | 6.1 | |
Mexican Peso | | | 4.4 | |
Australian Dollar | | | 3.7 | |
Norwegian Krone | | | 3.3 | |
Other, less than 2% each | | | 1.4 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 101.0 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (1.0 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Bonds and Notes — 79.2% of Net Assets | |
| Non-Convertible Bonds — 71.3% | |
| | | | ABS Other — 0.2% | | | | |
$ | 19,857,608 | | | GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class C, 6.000%, 1/05/2030, 144A(b)(c) | | $ | 12,450,720 | |
| 7,738,581 | | | GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class D, 7.500%, 1/05/2030, 144A(b)(c) | | | 2,230,259 | |
| 42,000,000 | | | GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class E, Zero Coupon, 1/05/2030, 144A(b)(c)(d) | | | 588,000 | |
| 11,497,542 | | | Global Container Assets Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class B, 4.500%, 2/05/2030, 144A(c)(e) | | | 11,243,882 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,512,861 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense — 1.0% | | | | |
| 620,000 | | | Bombardier, Inc., 7.350%, 12/22/2026, 144A, (CAD) | | | 428,865 | |
| 11,800,000 | | | Bombardier, Inc., 7.450%, 5/01/2034, 144A | | | 10,103,750 | |
| 16,246,000 | | | KLX, Inc., 5.875%, 12/01/2022, 144A | | | 16,814,610 | |
| 22,548,000 | | | Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A | | | 22,097,040 | |
| 20,755,000 | | | Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 7.375%, 7/15/2039, 144A | | | 22,726,725 | |
| 5,310,000 | | | Textron Financial Corp., (fixed rate to 2/15/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.000%, 2/15/2067, 144A | | | 3,776,738 | |
| 24,513,000 | | | TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 7/15/2024 | | | 25,799,933 | |
| 17,765,000 | | | TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 5/15/2025 | | | 18,497,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 120,245,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 2.9% | | | | |
| 13,620,000 | | | Air Canada, 7.625%, 10/01/2019, 144A, (CAD) | | | 10,777,340 | |
| 146,785,000 | | | American Airlines Group, Inc., 5.500%, 10/01/2019, 144A | | | 152,839,881 | |
| 12,417,134 | | | American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.000%, 1/15/2027 | | | 13,206,491 | |
| 10,157,634 | | | American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-2, Class C, 6.000%, 1/15/2017, 144A | | | 10,251,490 | |
| 2,527,717 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-2, Class B, 5.500%, 4/29/2022 | | | 2,642,652 | |
| 21,015,000 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.125%, 4/29/2018 | | | 21,960,675 | |
| 136,151 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1997-4, Class B, 6.900%, 7/02/2018 | | | 137,853 | |
| 440,970 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B, 6.795%, 2/02/2020 | | | 456,668 | |
| 930 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-2, Class B, 7.566%, 9/15/2021 | | | 933 | |
| 638,848 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2001-1, Class A-1, 6.703%, 12/15/2022 | | | 685,963 | |
| 2,769,848 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class B, 6.250%, 10/11/2021 | | | 2,970,662 | |
| 702,047 | | | Northwest Airlines, Inc., Series 2002-1, Class G2, (MBIA insured), 6.264%, 5/20/2023 | | | 760,879 | |
| 235,747 | | | UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, 10.400%, 5/01/2018 | | | 236,030 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Airlines — continued | | | | |
$ | 7,597,206 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2010-1B, Class B, 8.500%, 10/22/2018 | | $ | 7,839,329 | |
| 36,614,098 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2011-1B, Class B, 9.750%, 4/22/2020 | | | 40,552,677 | |
| 5,784,370 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1B, Class B, 8.000%, 4/01/2021 | | | 6,406,190 | |
| 48,950,000 | | | Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd., 8.500%, 11/15/2019, 144A | | | 50,418,500 | |
| 3,800,269 | | | Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1B, 6.000%, 4/23/2022, 144A | | | 3,857,273 | |
| 5,692,148 | | | Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1C, 7.125%, 10/23/2018, 144A | | | 5,763,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 331,764,786 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automotive — 0.3% | | | | |
| 1,220,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 6.625%, 2/15/2028 | | | 1,461,841 | |
| 1,345,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 7.500%, 8/01/2026 | | | 1,719,309 | |
| 4,977,000 | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 7.000%, 3/15/2028 | | | 5,437,373 | |
| 26,055,000 | | | Midas Intermediate Holdco II LLC/Midas Intermediate Holdco II Finance, Inc., 7.875%, 10/01/2022, 144A | | | 26,510,962 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 35,129,485 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 5.8% | | | | |
| 6,000,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2031 | | | 7,395,000 | |
| 7,045,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., MTN, 3.300%, 1/11/2023 | | | 7,292,759 | |
| 265,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.250%, 10/22/2026 | | | 281,149 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., Series K, (fixed rate to 1/30/2018, variable rate thereafter), 8.000%(f) | | | 1,530,000 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.462%, 3/14/2019, (CAD) | | | 7,827,280 | |
| 57,792,000,000 | | | Barclays Financial LLC, EMTN, 3.500%, 11/29/2016, (KRW) | | | 52,629,209 | |
| 36,445,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., 5.130%, 11/12/2019, (NZD) | | | 27,829,648 | |
| 22,091,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., 6.250%, 6/29/2017, (NZD) | | | 16,444,966 | |
| 3,450,000 | | | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.950%, 11/09/2022 | | | 3,616,556 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.550%, 2/12/2021, (CAD) | | | 20,165,784 | |
| 9,090,000 | | | ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.375%, 4/30/2022, 144A | | | 9,262,955 | |
| 19,245,000 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.017%, 6/26/2024, 144A | | | 17,562,333 | |
| 45,620,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.250%, 11/02/2018, (NZD) | | | 33,926,425 | |
| 800,000 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.050%, 6/01/2034 | | | 943,000 | |
| 36,195,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 4.350%, 9/08/2026 | | | 38,641,854 | |
| 35,325,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 4.750%, 11/16/2018, (AUD) | | | 28,101,553 | |
| 185,000,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 5.000%, 9/30/2021, (AUD) | | | 153,161,568 | |
| 74,310,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 7.600%, 8/08/2017, (NZD) | | | 55,995,888 | |
| 100,265,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, 8.000%, 5/09/2017, (AUD) | | | 79,126,344 | |
| 950,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, EMTN, 5.750%, 2/14/2017, (GBP) | | | 1,252,679 | |
| 46,735,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.100%, 5/22/2023 | | | 49,411,093 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, MTN, 6.250%, 8/09/2026 | | | 12,537,630 | |
| 53,095,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, Series MPLE, 3.125%, 8/05/2021, (CAD) | | | 42,266,769 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 667,202,442 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Brokerage — 1.0% | | | | |
$ | 5,000,000 | | | Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 6.875%, 4/15/2022, 144A | | $ | 4,650,000 | |
| 22,540,000 | | | Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.500%, 4/15/2021, 144A | | | 21,920,150 | |
| 43,025,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 1/20/2023 | | | 45,838,491 | |
| 20,010,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 6.250%, 1/15/2036 | | | 20,855,963 | |
| 15,215,000 | | | Jefferies Group LLC, 6.450%, 6/08/2027 | | | 17,224,901 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 110,489,505 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Materials — 0.5% | | | | |
| 19,945,000 | | | Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc., 7.750%, 5/01/2019, 144A | | | 17,925,569 | |
| 6,995,000 | | | Masco Corp., 6.500%, 8/15/2032 | | | 7,694,500 | |
| 3,755,000 | | | Masco Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/2020 | | | 4,318,250 | |
| 2,630,000 | | | Masco Corp., 7.750%, 8/01/2029 | | | 3,142,850 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | NCI Building Systems, Inc., 8.250%, 1/15/2023, 144A | | | 2,175,000 | |
| 18,640,000 | | | Owens Corning, 7.000%, 12/01/2036 | | | 23,530,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 58,786,969 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Cable Satellite — 1.2% | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/01/2023, 144A | | | 887,188 | |
| 975,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 5/01/2025, 144A | | | 1,022,531 | |
| 3,315,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.750%, 1/15/2024 | | | 3,522,188 | |
| 4,360,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.875%, 5/01/2027, 144A | | | 4,643,400 | |
| 17,679,000 | | | DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/2024 | | | 17,458,012 | |
| 25,270,000 | | | Shaw Communications, Inc., 5.650%, 10/01/2019, (CAD) | | | 21,137,080 | |
| 4,835,000 | | | Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.500%, 9/15/2042 | | | 4,613,842 | |
| 135,000 | | | Time Warner Cable LLC, 5.875%, 11/15/2040 | | | 149,916 | |
| 44,800,000 | | | UPC Holding BV, 6.375%, 9/15/2022, 144A, (EUR) | | | 53,345,615 | |
| 11,275,000 | | | Videotron Ltd., 5.625%, 6/15/2025, 144A, (CAD) | | | 8,830,415 | |
| 7,000,000 | | | Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.000%, 10/15/2024, 144A | | | 7,245,070 | |
| 20,300,000 | | | VTR Finance BV, 6.875%, 1/15/2024, 144A | | | 21,203,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 144,058,607 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 3.3% | | | | |
| 19,810,000 | | | Aruba Investments, Inc., 8.750%, 2/15/2023, 144A | | | 20,206,200 | |
| 99,610,000 | | | Chemours Co. (The), 6.625%, 5/15/2023 | | | 97,119,750 | |
| 18,370,000 | | | Chemours Co. (The), 7.000%, 5/15/2025 | | | 18,048,525 | |
| 85,854,000 | | | Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., 6.750%, 10/15/2019, 144A | | | 84,780,825 | |
| 20,000,000 | | | Eco Services Operations LLC/Eco Finance Corp., 8.500%, 11/01/2022, 144A | | | 20,800,000 | |
| 20,070,000 | | | Hercules, Inc., 6.500%, 6/30/2029 | | | 18,063,000 | |
| 26,164,000 | | | Hexion, Inc., 7.875%, 2/15/2023(b)(c) | | | 9,419,040 | |
| 6,010,000 | | | Hexion, Inc., 8.875%, 2/01/2018 | | | 5,724,525 | |
| 8,757,000 | | | Hexion, Inc., 9.200%, 3/15/2021(b)(c) | | | 3,415,230 | |
| 16,660,000 | | | Hexion, Inc./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC, 9.000%, 11/15/2020 | | | 12,057,675 | |
| 90,205,000 | | | INVISTA Finance LLC, 4.250%, 10/15/2019, 144A | | | 89,761,191 | |
| 885,000 | | | TPC Group, Inc., 8.750%, 12/15/2020, 144A | | | 686,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 380,082,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery — 0.2% | | | | |
| 840,000 | | | Joy Global, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2036 | | | 990,679 | |
| 5,105,000 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.750%, 11/15/2024 | | | 5,296,438 | |
| 11,655,000 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/2022 | | | 12,412,575 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,699,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.1% | | | | |
$ | 670,000 | | | ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The), 7.100%, 3/01/2018 | | $ | 690,938 | |
| 5,500,000 | | | ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The), 7.450%, 8/15/2027 | | | 5,846,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,537,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Products — 0.1% | | | | |
| 11,545,000 | | | Avon Products, Inc., 8.950%, 3/15/2043 | | | 9,438,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Manufacturing — 0.5% | | | | |
| 57,000,000 | | | General Electric Co., GMTN, 4.250%, 1/17/2018, (NZD) | | | 42,127,380 | |
| 25,320,000 | | | General Electric Co., Series A, GMTN, 5.500%, 2/01/2017, (NZD) | | | 18,580,533 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 60,707,913 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electric — 1.3% | | | | |
| 5,093,000 | | | AES Corp. (The), 4.875%, 5/15/2023 | | | 5,169,395 | |
| 9,505,000 | | | AES Corp. (The), 5.500%, 3/15/2024 | | | 9,891,093 | |
| 10,185,000 | | | AES Corp. (The), 5.500%, 4/15/2025 | | | 10,477,819 | |
| 37,660,419 | | | Alta Wind Holdings LLC, 7.000%, 6/30/2035, 144A | | | 38,530,902 | |
| 49,217,455 | | | Bruce Mansfield Unit Pass Through Trust, 6.850%, 6/01/2034(c)(e) | | | 25,060,544 | |
| 1,247,846 | | | CE Generation LLC, 7.416%, 12/15/2018 | | | 1,166,736 | |
| 3,892,000 | | | DPL, Inc., 6.750%, 10/01/2019 | | | 4,037,950 | |
| 19,705,000 | | | Dynegy, Inc., 7.625%, 11/01/2024 | | | 19,350,310 | |
| 29,959,000 | | | EDP Finance BV, 4.125%, 1/15/2020, 144A | | | 31,052,504 | |
| 3,570,000 | | | Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A., 7.875%, 2/01/2027 | | | 4,436,211 | |
| 555,000 | | | Enersis Americas S.A., 7.400%, 12/01/2016 | | | 559,000 | |
| 407,451 | | | Red Oak Power LLC, Series A, 8.540%, 11/30/2019 | | | 407,961 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 150,140,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance Companies — 4.1% | | | | |
| 4,095,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 4.875%, 7/01/2018 | | | 4,115,475 | |
| 14,060,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 5.000%, 7/01/2019 | | | 14,023,163 | |
| 23,175,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 5.850%, 3/15/2017 | | | 23,451,733 | |
| 10,400,000 | | | iStar, Inc., 7.125%, 2/15/2018 | | | 10,842,000 | |
| 19,915,000 | | | Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/01/2017 | | | 20,064,363 | |
| 2,260,000 | | | Navient Corp., 5.875%, 10/25/2024 | | | 2,056,600 | |
| 19,155,000 | | | Navient Corp., MTN, 6.125%, 3/25/2024 | | | 17,838,094 | |
| 23,020,000 | | | Navient LLC, 4.875%, 6/17/2019 | | | 22,933,675 | |
| 22,945,000 | | | Navient LLC, 5.500%, 1/25/2023 | | | 21,052,037 | |
| 109,950(††) | | | Navient LLC, 6.000%, 12/15/2043 | | | 2,526,101 | |
| 5,910,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 4.625%, 9/25/2017 | | | 5,998,650 | |
| 7,780,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 5.500%, 1/15/2019 | | | 7,896,700 | |
| 17,600,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 7.250%, 1/25/2022 | | | 17,952,000 | |
| 2,160,000 | | | Navient LLC, MTN, 8.000%, 3/25/2020 | | | 2,316,600 | |
| 14,465,000 | | | Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.000%, 6/15/2018 | | | 14,465,000 | |
| 50,910,000 | | | Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.625%, 8/01/2033(c)(e) | | | 40,473,450 | |
| 51,680,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.250%, 12/15/2019 | | | 52,778,200 | |
| 133,915,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 7.750%, 10/01/2021 | | | 140,443,356 | |
| 55,015,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 8.250%, 10/01/2023 | | | 57,765,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 478,992,947 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Food & Beverage — 0.0% | | | | |
$ | 4,880,000 | | | Shearer’s Foods LLC/Chip Finance Corp., 9.000%, 11/01/2019, 144A | | $ | 5,119,120 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government Owned – No Guarantee — 0.6% | | | | |
| 22,160,000 | | | Pertamina Persero PT, 6.450%, 5/30/2044, 144A | | | 25,670,122 | |
| 21,145,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.375%, 5/20/2023 | | | 18,914,202 | |
| 30,955,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.625%, 5/20/2043 | | | 23,371,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 67,955,349 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Healthcare — 2.6% | | | | |
| 2,160,000 | | | BioScrip, Inc., 8.875%, 2/15/2021 | | | 2,019,600 | |
| 40,686,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 5/01/2023 | | | 43,330,590 | |
| 14,620,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.050%, 12/01/2027 | | | 15,552,025 | |
| 20,447,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 12/15/2023 | | | 22,670,611 | |
| 24,215,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/2033 | | | 26,243,006 | |
| 43,928,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 7.690%, 6/15/2025 | | | 49,371,118 | |
| 32,745,000 | | | HCA, Inc., 8.360%, 4/15/2024 | | | 38,019,565 | |
| 10,815,000 | | | HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.580%, 9/15/2025 | | | 12,193,913 | |
| 9,492,000 | | | HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.750%, 7/15/2036 | | | 10,286,955 | |
| 955,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.375%, 10/01/2021 | | | 950,225 | |
| 29,130,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.000%, 3/01/2019 | | | 28,474,575 | |
| 25,530,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.750%, 6/15/2023 | | | 23,742,900 | |
| 33,559,000 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2031 | | | 27,602,278 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 300,457,361 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Home Construction — 0.9% | | | | |
| 3,075,000 | | | Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.250%, 2/01/2023 | | | 3,059,625 | |
| 13,360,000 | | | K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 5.000%, 11/01/2021(c)(e) | | | 9,352,000 | |
| 29,735,000 | | | K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2019, 144A | | | 17,989,675 | |
| 3,620,000 | | | KB Home, 4.750%, 5/15/2019 | | | 3,696,925 | |
| 47,260,000 | | | PulteGroup, Inc., 6.000%, 2/15/2035 | | | 47,732,600 | |
| 13,190,000 | | | PulteGroup, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/2033 | | | 13,739,587 | |
| 10,305,000 | | | TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2019 | | | 10,601,269 | |
| 195,000 | | | TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2024 | | | 202,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 106,374,481 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 1.8% | | | | |
| 595,000 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 3.450%, 7/15/2024 | | | 586,909 | |
| 540,000 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 4.500%, 7/15/2044 | | | 495,449 | |
| 4,810,000 | | | Antero Resources Corp., 5.625%, 6/01/2023 | | | 4,900,187 | |
| 7,550,000 | | | Baytex Energy Corp., 5.125%, 6/01/2021, 144A | | | 6,285,375 | |
| 6,930,000 | | | Baytex Energy Corp., 5.625%, 6/01/2024, 144A | | | 5,647,950 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Bellatrix Exploration Ltd., 8.500%, 5/15/2020, 144A | | | 13,950,000 | |
| 1,705,000 | | | Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 6.750%, 4/15/2021 | | | 775,775 | |
| 8,645,000 | | | California Resources Corp., 5.500%, 9/15/2021 | | | 4,581,850 | |
| 1,188,000 | | | California Resources Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/2024 | | | 567,270 | |
| 1,310,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.875%, 4/15/2022 | | | 1,103,675 | |
| 55,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2020 | | | 51,425 | |
| 6,505,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 3.800%, 6/01/2024 | | | 5,952,075 | |
| 1,225,000 | | | Continental Resources, Inc., 4.500%, 4/15/2023 | | | 1,176,000 | |
| 19,290,000 | | | Eclipse Resources Corp., 8.875%, 7/15/2023 | | | 18,795,694 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Independent Energy — (continued) | | | | |
$ | 1,022,000 | | | Noble Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 5/01/2021 | | $ | 1,068,062 | |
| 1,940,000 | | | Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/2023 | | | 1,852,700 | |
| 7,170,000 | | | Pan American Energy LLC/Argentine Branch, 7.875%, 5/07/2021, 144A | | | 7,689,825 | |
| 2,055,000 | | | QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023 | | | 2,024,175 | |
| 5,470,000 | | | QEP Resources, Inc., 6.875%, 3/01/2021 | | | 5,702,475 | |
| 17,187,000 | | | Rex Energy Corp., (Step to 8.000% on 10/01/2017), 1.000%, 10/01/2020(g) | | | 9,366,915 | |
| 6,250,000 | | | Rice Energy, Inc., 6.250%, 5/01/2022 | | | 6,453,125 | |
| 7,200,000 | | | RSP Permian, Inc., 6.625%, 10/01/2022 | | | 7,542,000 | |
| 17,908,000 | | | Sanchez Energy Corp., 6.125%, 1/15/2023 | | | 14,371,170 | |
| 9,520,000 | | | Sanchez Energy Corp., 7.750%, 6/15/2021 | | | 8,377,600 | |
| 8,241,000 | | | SM Energy Co., 5.000%, 1/15/2024 | | | 7,746,540 | |
| 22,844,000 | | | SM Energy Co., 6.125%, 11/15/2022 | | | 22,844,000 | |
| 801,000 | | | SM Energy Co., 6.500%, 11/15/2021 | | | 819,023 | |
| 2,522,000 | | | SM Energy Co., 6.500%, 1/01/2023 | | | 2,547,220 | |
| 44,795,000 | | | Ultra Petroleum Corp., 6.125%, 10/01/2024, 144A(h) | | | 35,388,050 | |
| 10,845,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2019 | | | 10,492,537 | |
| 3,855,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.750%, 3/15/2021 | | | 3,604,425 | |
| 945,000 | | | Whiting Petroleum Corp., 6.250%, 4/01/2023 | | | 862,312 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 213,621,788 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Other — 0.1% | | | | |
| 6,880,000 | | | Broadspectrum Ltd., 8.375%, 5/15/2020, 144A | | | 7,327,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Integrated Energy — 0.0% | | | | |
| 5,385,000 | | | Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.125%, 3/28/2023, 144A(h) | | | 996,225 | |
| 3,125,000 | | | Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.625%, 1/19/2025, 144A(h) | | | 578,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,574,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Life Insurance — 0.8% | | | | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A(c)(e) | | | 17,246,400 | |
| 3,695,000 | | | Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.800%, 2/15/2024 | | | 3,039,137 | |
| 27,200,000 | | | Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.900%, 8/15/2023 | | | 22,644,000 | |
| 10,990,000 | | | Genworth Holdings, Inc., 6.500%, 6/15/2034 | | | 8,956,850 | |
| 1,225,000 | | | Genworth Holdings, Inc., (fixed rate to 11/15/2016, variable rate thereafter), 6.150%, 11/15/2066 | | | 548,188 | |
| 20,000,000 | | | National Life Insurance Co., 10.500%, 9/15/2039, 144A(c)(e) | | | 30,669,600 | |
| 8,920,000 | | | NLV Financial Corp., 7.500%, 8/15/2033, 144A(c)(e) | | | 10,289,184 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 93,393,359 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Local Authorities — 1.3% | | | | |
| 95,480,000 | | | New South Wales Treasury Corp., 4.000%, 4/08/2021, (AUD) | | | 80,053,813 | |
| 82,840,000 | | | New South Wales Treasury Corp., 6.000%, 2/01/2018, (AUD) | | | 66,974,959 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 147,028,772 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Entertainment — 1.2% | | | | |
| 111,590,000 | | | Grupo Televisa SAB, EMTN, 7.250%, 5/14/2043, (MXN) | | | 4,989,121 | |
| 64,250,000 | | | iHeartCommunications, Inc., 9.000%, 3/01/2021 | | | 47,866,250 | |
| 33,370,000 | | | iHeartCommunications, Inc., 9.000%, 9/15/2022 | | | 24,276,675 | |
| 7,180,000 | | | Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.250%, 2/15/2022 | | | 7,467,200 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Media Entertainment — (continued) | | | | |
$ | 17,950,000 | | | Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.875%, 3/15/2025 | | $ | 18,847,500 | |
| 27,185,000 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 6.000%, 4/01/2024 | | | 26,981,112 | |
| 2,410,000 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 6.500%, 11/15/2023 | | | 2,428,075 | |
| 283,000 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.000%, 2/15/2022 | | | 293,613 | |
| 5,925,000 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.875%, 3/15/2021 | | | 6,473,063 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 139,622,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 2.0% | | | | |
| 8,202,122 | | | 1839688 Alberta ULC, PIK, 14.000%, 2/13/2020(b)(c)(h)(i) | | | 3,281 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | AK Steel Corp., 7.625%, 10/01/2021 | | | 1,920,000 | |
| 3,949,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.870%, 2/23/2022 | | | 4,245,175 | |
| 5,075,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.900%, 2/01/2027 | | | 5,430,250 | |
| 1,405,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 5.950%, 2/01/2037 | | | 1,412,728 | |
| 4,330,000 | | | Alcoa, Inc., 6.750%, 1/15/2028 | | | 4,730,525 | |
| 25,271,000 | | | ArcelorMittal, 7.750%, 3/01/2041 | | | 26,345,017 | |
| 30,695,000 | | | Barminco Finance Pty Ltd., 9.000%, 6/01/2018, 144A | | | 29,697,412 | |
| 8,705,000 | | | Barrick North America Finance LLC, 5.750%, 5/01/2043 | | | 10,207,814 | |
| 23,112,000 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 8.000%, 9/30/2020, 144A | | | 22,649,760 | |
| 26,350,000 | | | Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., 9.500%, 11/15/2019, 144A(c)(e)(h) | | | 3,557,250 | |
| 12,315,000 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.250%, 5/15/2022, 144A | | | 10,898,775 | |
| 14,645,000 | | | Lundin Mining Corp., 7.500%, 11/01/2020, 144A | | | 15,560,312 | |
| 51,000,000 | | | Lundin Mining Corp., 7.875%, 11/01/2022, 144A | | | 54,315,000 | |
| 4,200,000 | | | Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 8.250%, 1/15/2021, 144A | | | 4,095,000 | |
| 16,135,000 | | | Russel Metals, Inc., 6.000%, 4/19/2022, 144A, (CAD) | | | 12,390,726 | |
| 11,719,000 | | | United States Steel Corp., 6.650%, 6/01/2037 | | | 9,375,200 | |
| 4,835,000 | | | United States Steel Corp., 6.875%, 4/01/2021 | | | 4,786,650 | |
| 2,655,000 | | | United States Steel Corp., 7.375%, 4/01/2020 | | | 2,641,725 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Worthington Industries, Inc., 6.500%, 4/15/2020 | | | 11,111,440 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 235,374,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 0.2% | | | | |
| 8,935,000 | | | IFM U.S. Colonial Pipeline 2 LLC, 6.450%, 5/01/2021, 144A | | | 10,087,481 | |
| 505,000 | | | NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.768%, 12/15/2037, 144A | | | 547,925 | |
| 3,350,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/2019 | | | 3,396,900 | |
| 9,440,000 | | | Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.000%, 1/15/2018 | | | 9,770,400 | |
| 3,185,492 | | | Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A., 9.625%, 5/14/2020, 144A | | | 3,448,295 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,251,001 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 1.2% | | | | |
| 25,206,565 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL4, Class AR1, 2.225%, 5/13/2031, 144A(c)(e)(j) | | | 25,037,540 | |
| 12,902,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL4, Class AR2, 2.725%, 5/13/2031, 144A(c)(e)(j) | | | 12,908,714 | |
| 8,622,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL4, Class AR3, 3.175%, 5/13/2031, 144A(c)(e)(j) | | | 8,692,151 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
$ | 16,080,000 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL4, Class AR4, 4.275%, 5/13/2031, 144A(c)(e)(j) | | $ | 15,692,171 | |
| 35,060,000 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM, 5.988%, 8/10/2045(j) | | | 33,746,197 | |
| 12,334,199 | | | Institutional Mortgage Securities Canada, Inc., Series 2014-5A, Class A1, 2.003%, 7/12/2047, 144A, (CAD) | | | 9,327,153 | |
| 29,977,241 | | | Motel 6 Trust, Series 2015-M6MZ, Class M, 8.230%, 2/05/2020, 144A(c)(e) | | | 30,173,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 135,577,893 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 0.7% | | | | |
| 19,335,000 | | | FTS International, Inc., 6.250%, 5/01/2022 | | | 7,395,638 | |
| 7,120,000 | | | Global Marine, Inc., 7.000%, 6/01/2028 | | | 4,984,000 | |
| 17,482,000 | | | Paragon Offshore PLC, 6.750%, 7/15/2022, 144A(h) | | | 4,851,255 | |
| 40,403,000 | | | Paragon Offshore PLC, 7.250%, 8/15/2024, 144A(h) | | | 11,211,832 | |
| 18,385,000 | | | Pioneer Energy Services Corp., 6.125%, 3/15/2022 | | | 12,134,100 | |
| 12,020,000 | | | Precision Drilling Corp., 5.250%, 11/15/2024 | | | 9,796,300 | |
| 594,000 | | | Precision Drilling Corp., 6.500%, 12/15/2021 | | | 537,570 | |
| 2,590,000 | | | Precision Drilling Corp., 6.625%, 11/15/2020 | | | 2,402,225 | |
| 500,000 | | | Sidewinder Drilling, Inc., 9.750%, 11/15/2019, 144A | | | 32,500 | |
| 39,300,000 | | | Transocean, Inc., 5.050%, 10/15/2022 | | | 30,801,375 | |
| 1,320,000 | | | Transocean, Inc., 6.800%, 3/15/2038 | | | 864,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 85,011,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Packaging — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,705,000 | | | Signode Industrial Group Lux S.A./Signode Industrial Group U.S., Inc., 6.375%, 5/01/2022, 144A | | | 1,726,313 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Paper — 0.4% | | | | |
| 15,225,000 | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.750%, 11/15/2029 | | | 21,787,660 | |
| 4,865,000 | | | WestRock MWV LLC, 7.950%, 2/15/2031 | | | 6,559,445 | |
| 8,750,000 | | | WestRock MWV LLC, 8.200%, 1/15/2030 | | | 11,931,124 | |
| 2,840,000 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.950%, 10/01/2027 | | | 3,530,680 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 43,808,909 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.2% | | | | |
| 12,510,000 | | | MBIA Insurance Corp., 11.940%, 1/15/2033, 144A(d)(j) | | | 5,004,000 | |
| 1,225,000 | | | Old Republic International Corp., 4.875%, 10/01/2024 | | | 1,324,578 | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Sirius International Group, (fixed rate to 6/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 7.506%, 144A(f) | | | 3,019,200 | |
| 17,870,000 | | | XL Group PLC, (fixed rate to 4/15/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.500%(f) | | | 13,399,998 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,747,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Railroads — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,153,000 | | | Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 5.000%, 1/01/2045(c)(e) | | | 1,127,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Restaurants — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,330,000 | | | Wagamama Finance PLC, 7.875%, 2/01/2020, 144A, (GBP) | | | 1,812,227 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailers — 0.9% | | | | |
| 3,325,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 7.000%, 12/01/2028 | | | 3,806,926 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Dillard’s, Inc., 7.750%, 7/15/2026 | | | 1,726,950 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Retailers — continued | | | | |
$ | 10,270,000 | | | Foot Locker, Inc., 8.500%, 1/15/2022 | | $ | 12,118,600 | |
| 830,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 5.650%, 6/01/2020 | | | 831,975 | |
| 3,335,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 5.750%, 2/15/2018 | | | 3,451,725 | |
| 27,224,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/2036 | | | 23,412,640 | |
| 2,510,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 7.625%, 3/01/2097 | | | 2,070,750 | |
| 8,170,000 | | | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 8.125%, 10/01/2019 | | | 8,905,300 | |
| 12,275,000 | | | Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 6.790%, 7/15/2027 | | | 14,147,846 | |
| 6,365,000 | | | Marks & Spencer PLC, 7.125%, 12/01/2037, 144A | | | 7,936,264 | |
| 3,765,000 | | | Nine West Holdings, Inc., 6.125%, 11/15/2034 | | | 489,450 | |
| 22,871,000 | | | TRU Taj LLC/TRU Taj Finance, Inc., 12.000%, 8/15/2021, 144A | | | 23,042,532 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 101,940,958 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sovereigns — 1.8% | | | | |
| 206,715,000 | | | Portugal Government International Bond, 5.125%, 10/15/2024, 144A | | | 205,903,023 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supermarkets — 1.8% | | | | |
| 4,555,000 | | | Albertson’s Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s, Inc./Albertson’s LLC, 6.625%, 6/15/2024, 144A | | | 4,737,200 | |
| 79,276,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.450%, 8/01/2029 | | | 77,690,480 | |
| 25,595,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.750%, 6/15/2026 | | | 25,499,019 | |
| 24,085,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.000%, 5/01/2031 | | | 23,753,831 | |
| 5,815,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.700%, 5/01/2030 | | | 5,902,225 | |
| 16,482,000 | | | New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.625%, 6/01/2028 | | | 15,163,440 | |
| 34,580,000 | | | SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.750%, 6/01/2021 | | | 32,332,300 | |
| 23,400,000 | | | SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.750%, 11/15/2022 | | | 22,347,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 207,425,495 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supranational — 0.2% | | | | |
| 24,450,000 | | | Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN, 6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD) | | | 18,548,927 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.5% | | | | |
| 4,537,000 | | | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.000%, 7/01/2024 | | | 4,457,603 | |
| 44,160,000 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.450%, 3/15/2029 | | | 48,852,000 | |
| 34,955,000 | | | Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.375%, 10/01/2022 | | | 36,091,037 | |
| 56,340,000 | | | KLA-Tencor Corp., 4.650%, 11/01/2024 | | | 61,911,857 | |
| 15,170,000 | | | KLA-Tencor Corp., 5.650%, 11/01/2034 | | | 16,889,398 | |
| 2,562,000 | | | Motorola Solutions, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2037 | | | 2,653,950 | |
| 180,000 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 7.700%, 10/01/2027, 144A | | | 229,652 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 171,085,497 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation Services — 0.1% | | | | |
| 10,503,000 | | | APL Ltd., 8.000%, 1/15/2024(c)(e) | | | 6,931,980 | |
| 2,829,266 | | | Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class B, 7.680%, 1/02/2018(b) | | | 2,878,778 | |
| 2,081,009 | | | Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class C, 8.010%, 7/02/2011(b)(k) | | | 2,127,831 | |
| 1,374,422 | | | Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B, 7.630%, 1/02/2018(b) | | | 1,374,422 | |
| 2,274,100 | | | Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class C, 8.770%, 7/02/2012(b)(k) | | | 2,342,323 | |
| 1,816,946 | | | Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 2000-1, Class B, 9.057%, 1/02/2018(b) | | | 1,844,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,499,534 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Treasuries — 23.3% | | | | |
| 312,000,000 | | | Canadian Government, 0.750%, 9/01/2020, (CAD) | | $ | 239,476,261 | |
| 29,490,000 | | | Canadian Government, 1.250%, 9/01/2018, (CAD) | | | 22,795,155 | |
| 80,645,000 | | | Canadian Government, 1.750%, 9/01/2019, (CAD) | | | 63,643,132 | |
| 6,710,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, 3.375%, 7/17/2017, 144A, (EUR) | | | 7,369,509 | |
| 1,010,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2024, (EUR)(g) | | | 829,591 | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2035, (EUR)(g) | | | 727,835 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2036, (EUR)(g) | | | 2,655,418 | |
| 4,455,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2037, (EUR)(g) | | | 2,936,313 | |
| 5,820,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2038, (EUR)(g) | | | 3,797,235 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2039, (EUR)(g) | | | 2,613,036 | |
| 4,680,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2040, (EUR)(g) | | | 3,048,746 | |
| 5,970,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2041, (EUR)(g) | | | 3,896,094 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2042, (EUR)(g) | | | 2,620,882 | |
| 3,842,906,000 | | | Iceland Government International Bond, 6.000%, 10/13/2016, (ISK) | | | 22,871,009 | |
| 1,605,660,000 | | | Iceland Government International Bond, 7.250%, 10/26/2022, (ISK) | | | 10,561,037 | |
| 4,496,156,000 | | | Iceland Government International Bond, 8.750%, 2/26/2019, (ISK) | | | 28,850,334 | |
| 9,710,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 5.000%, 6/15/2017, (MXN) | | | 50,108,603 | |
| 9,930,439(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/10/2021, (MXN) | | | 52,764,447 | |
| 4,250,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 7.750%, 5/29/2031, (MXN) | | | 24,793,733 | |
| 7,740,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 7.500%, 6/03/2027, (MXN) | | | 44,157,050 | |
| 27,224,481(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN) | | | 157,848,425 | |
| 3,035,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.500%, 5/31/2029, (MXN) | | | 18,704,560 | |
| 21,700,000(†††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 10.000%, 12/05/2024, (MXN) | | | 141,380,960 | |
| 252,700,000 | | | New Zealand Government Bond, 5.000%, 3/15/2019, (NZD) | | | 197,518,989 | |
| 175,365,000 | | | New Zealand Government Bond, 6.000%, 5/15/2021, (NZD) | | | 150,389,071 | |
| 458,725,000 | | | Norway Government Bond, 3.750%, 5/25/2021, 144A, (NOK) | | | 64,788,179 | |
| 836,485,000 | | | Norway Government Bond, 4.250%, 5/19/2017, 144A, (NOK) | | | 107,030,446 | |
| 658,049,000 | | | Norway Government Bond, 4.500%, 5/22/2019, 144A, (NOK) | | | 90,369,176 | |
| 162,850,000 | | | Republic of Brazil, 8.500%, 1/05/2024, (BRL) | | | 46,256,380 | |
| 55,925,000 | | | Republic of Brazil, 10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL) | | | 17,454,261 | |
| 60,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, 10/31/2016 | | | 60,011,160 | |
| 325,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 11/30/2016 | | | 325,159,575 | |
| 275,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 7/31/2017 | | | 274,742,050 | |
| 300,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.625%, 11/15/2016 | | | 300,152,400 | |
| 150,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 9/30/2018 | | | 149,953,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,692,274,252 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 40
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Wireless — 0.9% | | | | |
| 293,000,000 | | | America Movil SAB de CV, 6.450%, 12/05/2022, (MXN) | | $ | 14,718,189 | |
| 134,600,000 | | | America Movil SAB de CV, 8.460%, 12/18/2036, (MXN) | | | 6,870,408 | |
| 31,041,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028 | | | 29,139,739 | |
| 6,260,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., 8.750%, 3/15/2032 | | | 6,385,200 | |
| 21,052,000 | | | Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.000%, 11/15/2022 | | | 19,525,730 | |
| 8,200,000 | | | Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/2024 | | | 7,995,000 | |
| 23,641,000 | | | Sprint Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2021 | | | 23,729,654 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 108,363,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wirelines — 4.3% | | | | |
| 4,370,000 | | | Bell Canada, MTN, 6.550%, 5/01/2029, 144A, (CAD) | | | 4,298,452 | |
| 7,545,000 | | | Bell Canada, Series M-17, 6.100%, 3/16/2035, (CAD) | | | 7,326,233 | |
| 64,380,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., 6.450%, 6/15/2021 | | | 68,967,075 | |
| 765,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., 7.650%, 3/15/2042 | | | 659,812 | |
| 7,410,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., Series G, 6.875%, 1/15/2028 | | | 7,141,387 | |
| 2,965,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., Series P, 7.600%, 9/15/2039 | | | 2,579,550 | |
| 7,940,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., Series W, 6.750%, 12/01/2023 | | | 8,257,600 | |
| 350,000 | | | Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co. LLC, 6.300%, 12/01/2028 | | | 332,938 | |
| 3,620,000 | | | Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 7.000%, 7/15/2024, 144A | | | 3,710,500 | |
| 10,703,000 | | | Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.500%, 10/01/2022 | | | 10,381,910 | |
| 5,330,000 | | | Embarq Corp., 7.995%, 6/01/2036 | | | 5,393,853 | |
| 37,225,000 | | | FairPoint Communications, Inc., 8.750%, 8/15/2019, 144A | | | 37,969,500 | |
| 16,755,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 6.250%, 9/15/2021 | | | 16,105,744 | |
| 18,725,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2025 | | | 16,571,625 | |
| 38,336,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 7.875%, 1/15/2027 | | | 34,310,720 | |
| 25,745,000 | | | Level 3 Communications, Inc., 5.750%, 12/01/2022 | | | 26,903,525 | |
| 4,667,000 | | | Oi Brasil Holdings Cooperatief UA, 5.750%, 2/10/2022, 144A(h) | | | 1,172,584 | |
| 16,550,000 | | | Portugal Telecom International Finance BV, EMTN, 4.500%, 6/16/2025, (EUR)(d) | | | 4,276,029 | |
| 29,750,000 | | | Portugal Telecom International Finance BV, EMTN, 5.000%, 11/04/2019, (EUR)(d) | | | 7,686,518 | |
| 42,460,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2028 | | | 40,124,700 | |
| 12,463,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.625%, 8/03/2021 | | | 12,836,890 | |
| 32,395,000 | | | Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.750%, 2/15/2031 | | | 31,423,150 | |
| 26,401,000 | | | Qwest Corp., 6.875%, 9/15/2033 | | | 26,319,104 | |
| 39,171,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.000%, 9/30/2034 | | | 38,789,083 | |
| 22,645,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.375%, 11/15/2033 | | | 23,041,287 | |
| 31,690,000 | | | Telus Corp., 4.950%, 3/15/2017, (CAD) | | | 24,558,029 | |
| 18,600,000 | | | Telus Corp., Series CG, 5.050%, 12/04/2019, (CAD) | | | 15,617,932 | |
| 14,776,000 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.450%, 11/01/2022 | | | 15,006,506 | |
| 1,225,000 | | | Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 6/01/2022 | | | 1,176,000 | |
| 3,760,000 | | | Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 4/01/2023 | | | 3,590,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 496,529,036 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $8,813,142,291) | | | 8,255,270,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Convertible Bonds — 6.5% | | | | |
| | | | Building Materials — 0.2% | | | | |
$ | 9,592,000 | | | CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 0.250%, 6/01/2019 | | $ | 8,884,590 | |
| 19,486,000 | | | KB Home, 1.375%, 2/01/2019 | | | 18,950,135 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,834,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Cable Satellite — 1.3% | | | | |
| 133,515,000 | | | Dish Network Corp., 3.375%, 8/15/2026, 144A | | | 146,198,925 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.0% | | | | |
| 4,305,000 | | | RPM International, Inc., 2.250%, 12/15/2020 | | | 5,157,928 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Manufacturing — 0.1% | | | | |
| 4,727,000 | | | Trinity Industries, Inc., 3.875%, 6/01/2036 | | | 5,648,765 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Leisure — 0.2% | | | | |
| 27,795,000 | | | Rovi Corp., 0.500%, 3/01/2020 | | | 27,698,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,615,000 | | | TimkenSteel Corp., 6.000%, 6/01/2021 | | | 1,774,481 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 0.6% | | | | |
| 63,121,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.250%, 12/15/2038 | | | 58,781,431 | |
| 5,856,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.500%, 5/15/2037 | | | 5,819,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 64,600,831 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,655,000 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.500%, 10/15/2020 | | | 2,063,578 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.5% | | | | |
| 44,291,000 | | | Old Republic International Corp., 3.750%, 3/15/2018 | | | 53,176,882 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 3.6% | | | | |
| 4,200,000 | | | Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., 1.375%, 1/01/2020 | | | 4,144,875 | |
| 7,185,000 | | | Ciena Corp., 3.750%, 10/15/2018, 144A | | | 9,089,025 | |
| 179,755,000 | | | Intel Corp., 3.250%, 8/01/2039 | | | 328,726,956 | |
| 5,306,120 | | | Liberty Interactive LLC, 3.500%, 1/15/2031 | | | 4,935,684 | |
| 12,820,000 | | | Nuance Communications, Inc., 1.000%, 12/15/2035, 144A | | | 11,153,400 | |
| 39,460,000 | | | Nuance Communications, Inc., 1.500%, 11/01/2035 | | | 37,018,413 | |
| 10,415,000 | | | Priceline Group, Inc. (The), 0.900%, 9/15/2021 | | | 11,183,106 | |
| 11,570,000 | | | Viavi Solutions, Inc., 0.625%, 8/15/2033 | | | 11,512,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 417,763,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $579,971,419) | | | 751,918,276 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Municipals — 1.4% | | | | |
| | | | District of Columbia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 3,850,000 | | | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Series D, 8.000%, 10/01/2047 | | | 5,315,657 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Illinois — 0.2% | | | | |
| 17,570,000 | | | State of Illinois, 5.100%, 6/01/2033 | | | 16,937,480 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Michigan — 0.1% | | | | |
| 12,040,000 | | | Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Taxable Turbo, Series A, 7.309%, 6/01/2034 | | | 11,815,213 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Puerto Rico — 0.4% | | | | |
$ | 63,900,000 | | | Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, Refunding, Series A, 8.000%, 7/01/2035(h) | | $ | 41,774,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Virginia — 0.7% | | | | |
| 97,200,000 | | | Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1, 6.706%, 6/01/2046 | | | 83,483,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Municipals
(Identified Cost $180,366,721) | | | 159,326,111 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Bonds and Notes
(Identified Cost $9,573,480,431) | | | 9,166,515,265 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Loan Participations — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | ABS Other — 0.1% | | | | |
| 12,959,658 | | | Rise Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class B, 6.500%, 2/15/2039 (c)(e)(j)
(Identified Cost $13,056,856) | | | 12,813,862 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Senior Loans — 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | Automotive — 0.2% | | | | |
| 21,970,760 | | | IBC Capital Ltd., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.985%, 9/09/2021(j) | | | 21,513,109 | |
| 5,948,124 | | | IBC Capital Ltd., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.000%, 9/09/2022(c)(e)(j) | | | 5,368,182 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,881,291 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,025,762 | | | Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, Term Loan B, 6.500%, 8/12/2022(j) | | | 1,010,376 | |
| 5,471,478 | | | Emerald Performance Materials LLC, New 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.500%, 8/01/2021(j) | | | 5,502,282 | |
| 6,147,386 | | | Emerald Performance Materials LLC, New 2nd Lien Term Loan, 7.750%, 8/01/2022(j) | | | 6,132,017 | |
| 31,355,000 | | | Houghton International, Inc., New 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.750%, 12/20/2020(j) | | | 30,884,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 43,529,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery — 0.3% | | | | |
| 43,779,750 | | | Onsite U.S. Finco LLC, Term Loan, 5.500%, 7/30/2021(j) | | | 33,929,306 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.5% | | | | |
| 29,436,134 | | | SourceHov LLC, 2014 1st Lien Term Loan, 7.750%, 10/31/2019(j) | | | 24,542,377 | |
| 43,000,000 | | | SourceHov LLC, 2014 2nd Lien Term Loan, 11.500%, 4/30/2020(j) | | | 27,520,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 52,062,377 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Manufacturing — 0.1% | | | | |
| 9,830,009 | | | Ameriforge Group, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.000%, 12/19/2019(j) | | | 5,504,805 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Other — 0.1% | | | | |
| 12,945,657 | | | DBRS Ltd., Term Loan, 6.250%, 3/04/2022(j) | | | 12,694,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Other — 0.1% | | | | |
| 4,699,393 | | | Eastman Kodak Co., Exit Term Loan, 7.250%, 9/03/2019(j) | | | 4,670,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Media Entertainment — 0.0% | | | | |
$ | 1,950,549 | | | Dex Media, Inc., Term Loan, 11.000%, 7/29/2021(j) | | $ | 1,857,898 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Natural Gas — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,370,992 | | | Southcross Holdings Borrower LP, Exit Term Loan B, 3.500%, 4/13/2023(j) | | | 1,144,778 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,618,182 | | | FTS International, Inc., New Term Loan B, 5.750%, 4/16/2021(j) | | | 1,028,945 | |
| 5,413,154 | | | Paragon Offshore Finance Co., Term Loan B, 5.250%, 7/18/2021(h)(j) | | | 1,305,924 | |
| 2,917,921 | | | Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, New Term Loan B, 3.250%, 3/19/2021(j) | | | 1,918,533 | |
| 2,760,596 | | | UTEX Industries, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan 2014, 8.250%, 5/22/2022(j) | | | 1,311,283 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,564,685 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Utility — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,298,000 | | | PowerTeam Services LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.250%, 11/06/2020(j) | | | 1,291,510 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailers — 0.0% | | | | |
| 2,703,454 | | | Toys “R” Us Property Co. I LLC, New Term Loan B, 6.000%, 8/21/2019(j) | | | 2,544,626 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 0.1% | | | | |
| 4,070,400 | | | Aptean, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.500%, 2/26/2021(j) | | | 3,991,556 | |
| 9,507,380 | | | IQOR U.S., Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.750%, 4/01/2022(c)(e)(j) | | | 6,702,703 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,694,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation Services — 0.0% | | | | |
| 3,641,872 | | | OSG Bulk Ships, Inc., OBS Term Loan, 5.250%, 8/05/2019(j) | | | 3,628,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wireless — 0.0% | | | | |
| 3,384,615 | | | Asurion LLC, New 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.500%, 3/03/2021(j) | | | 3,362,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wirelines — 0.1% | | | | |
| 14,998,206 | | | Integra Telecom, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.750%, 2/12/2021(c)(e)(j) | | | 14,173,305 | |
| 1,672,962 | | | LTS Buyer LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.000%, 4/12/2021(j) | | | 1,672,962 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,846,267 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Senior Loans
(Identified Cost $276,851,830) | | | 225,206,329 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks — 13.1% | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 0.0% | | | | |
| 38,455 | | | United Continental Holdings, Inc.(d) | | | 2,017,734 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles — 0.1% | | | | |
| 274,135 | | | General Motors Co. | | | 8,709,269 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Containers & Packaging — 0.1% | | | | |
| 460,656 | | | Owens-Illinois, Inc.(d) | | | 8,471,464 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.4% | | | | |
| 283,397 | | | Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc.(d) | | | 6,345,259 | |
| 607,219 | | | Level 3 Communications, Inc.(d) | | | 28,162,817 | |
| 2,511,895 | | | Telecom Italia SpA, Sponsored ADR | | | 17,156,243 | |
| 10,974,105 | | | Telefonica S.A., Sponsored ADR | | | 110,618,978 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 162,283,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | | | |
| 94,166 | | | Duke Energy Corp. | | $ | 7,537,047 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy Equipment & Services — 0.0% | | | | |
| 220,216 | | | Hercules Offshore, Inc.(d) | | | 380,974 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household Durables — 0.3% | | | | |
| 477,725 | | | KB Home | | | 7,700,927 | |
| 549,450 | | | Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 23,263,713 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 30,964,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Internet Software & Services — 0.0% | | | | |
| 303,043 | | | Dex Media, Inc.(b)(d) | | | 602,449 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.4% | | | | |
| 7,117,734 | | | ArcelorMittal, (Registered)(d) | | | 42,991,113 | |
| 226,877 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.(d) | | | 1,327,231 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 44,318,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Multi-Utilities — 0.0% | | | | |
| 73,618 | | | CMS Energy Corp. | | | 3,092,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.7% | | | | |
| 846,398 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp.(d) | | | 5,306,915 | |
| 272,554 | | | Halcon Resources Corp.(d) | | | 2,556,557 | |
| 5,351,804 | | | Repsol YPF S.A., Sponsored ADR | | | 73,052,125 | |
| 257,805 | | | Rex Energy Corp.(d) | | | 150,532 | |
| 1,514 | | | Southcross Holdings Group LLC(b)(d) | | | — | |
| 1,514 | | | Southcross Holdings LP, Class A(b)(d) | | | 545,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 81,611,169 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 4.0% | | | | |
| 8,514,190 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 459,085,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Apartments — 0.1% | | | | |
| 290,904 | | | Apartment Investment & Management Co., Class A | | | 13,355,402 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Diversified — 0.2% | | | | |
| 227,043 | | | NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | | | 4,463,665 | |
| 452,307 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 14,446,686 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,910,351 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Regional Malls — 0.0% | | | | |
| 61,579 | | | Washington Prime Group, Inc. | | | 762,348 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Shopping Centers — 0.0% | | | | |
| 201,557 | | | DDR Corp. | | | 3,513,138 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 5.6% | | | | |
| 17,300,541 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 653,095,423 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.1% | | | | |
| 176,859 | | | United Rentals, Inc.(d) | | | 13,881,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks
(Identified Cost $1,257,330,336) | | | 1,512,592,529 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Preferred Stocks — 1.7% | | | | |
| Convertible Preferred Stocks — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 0.3% | | | | |
| 19,062 | | | Bank of America Corp., Series L, 7.250% | | $ | 23,271,652 | |
| 8,533 | | | Wells Fargo & Co., Series L, Class A, 7.500% | | | 11,166,284 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 34,437,936 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Communications — 0.0% | | | | |
| 10,483 | | | Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 6.750% | | | 525,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electric — 0.2% | | | | |
| 374,193 | | | AES Trust III, 6.750% | | | 19,083,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 0.1% | | | | |
| 242,297 | | | El Paso Energy Capital Trust I, 4.750% | | | 12,114,850 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.3% | | | | |
| 906,807 | | | Alcoa, Inc., Series 1, 5.375% | | | 29,643,521 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Midstream — 0.5% | | | | |
| 172,972 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.500%(d) | | | 7,866,767 | |
| 231,033 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.000%(d) | | | 9,905,540 | |
| 32,522 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., Series A, 5.750%, 144A(d) | | | 16,931,766 | |
| 43,178 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%, 144A(d) | | | 22,830,367 | |
| 6,017 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(d) | | | 3,181,489 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 60,715,929 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Diversified — 0.0% | | | | |
| 29,153 | | | Crown Castle International Corp., Series A, 4.500% | | | 3,294,872 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Health Care — 0.1% | | | | |
| 116,700 | | | Welltower, Inc., 6.500% | | | 7,766,385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Hotels — 0.0% | | | | |
| 167,167 | | | FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc., Series A, 1.950% | | | 4,180,847 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Mortgage — 0.0% | | | | |
| 38,767 | | | iStar, Inc., Series J, 4.500% | | | 1,896,869 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 0.1% | | | | |
| 73,901 | | | Belden, Inc., 6.750% | | | 7,421,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $221,153,452) | | | 181,082,757 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Electric — 0.0% | | | | |
| 393 | | | Entergy New Orleans, Inc., 4.750% | | | 40,196 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance Companies — 0.0% | | | | |
| 39,200 | | | iStar, Inc., Series E, 7.875% | | | 953,736 | |
| 39,300 | | | iStar, Inc., Series F, 7.800% | | | 959,313 | |
| 10,425 | | | iStar, Inc., Series G, 7.650% | | | 250,825 | |
| 101,175 | | | SLM Corp., Series A, 6.970% | | | 5,201,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,365,281 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 46
Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Home Construction — 0.0% | | | | |
| 208,246 | | | Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 7.625%(d) | | $ | 957,932 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Office Property — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,596 | | | Highwoods Properties, Inc., Series A, 8.625% | | | 2,046,870 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Warehouse/Industrials — 0.1% | | | | |
| 116,192 | | | ProLogis, Inc., Series Q, 8.540% | | | 7,537,956 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $14,495,080) | | | 17,948,235 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $235,648,532) | | | 199,030,992 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Closed-End Investment Companies — 0.0% | | | | |
| 170,282 | | | NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund
(Identified Cost $10,230,310) | | | 3,785,369 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Warrants — 0.0% | | | | |
| 74,038 | | | Halcon Resources Corp., Expiration on 9/9/2020 at $14.04(b)(d)
(Identified Cost $0) | | | 112,975 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments — 4.1% | | | | |
$ | 67,605 | | | Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $67,605 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $68,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500% due 8/31/2018 valued at $69,004 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) | | | 67,605 | |
| 474,079,073 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 9/30/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $474,080,258 on 10/03/2016 collateralized by $437,815,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.750% due 2/15/2024 valued at $481,049,231; $2,285,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 3.500% due 5/15/2020 valued at $2,519,213 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) | | | 474,079,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments
(Identified Cost $474,146,678) | | | 474,146,678 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 100.2%
(Identified Cost $11,840,744,973)(a) | | | 11,594,203,999 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — (0.2)% | | | (21,559,009 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 11,572,644,990 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (‡) | | | Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25. | |
| (†††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | |
| | | | At September 30, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $11,993,453,488 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 1,092,715,414 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (1,491,964,903 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (399,249,489 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $39,934,548 or 0.3% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (c) | | | Illiquid security. (Unaudited) | |
| (d) | | | Non-income producing security. | |
| (e) | | | Securities classified as fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. At September 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $287,514,280 or 2.5% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (f) | | | Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. | |
| (g) | | | Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate. | |
| (h) | | | The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued. | |
| (i) | | | Payment-in-kind security for which the issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or additional debt securities. | |
| (j) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of September 30, 2016 is disclosed. | |
| (k) | | | Maturity has been extended under the terms of a plan of reorganization. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| 144A | | | All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $2,065,715,205 or 17.8% of net assets. | |
| ABS | | | Asset-Backed Securities | |
| ADR | | | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |
| EMTN | | | Euro Medium Term Note | | | | |
| GMTN | | | Global Medium Term Note | | | | |
| GO | | | General Obligation | | | | |
| MBIA | | | Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corp. | | | | |
| MTN | | | Medium Term Note | | | | |
| PIK | | | Payment-in-Kind | | | | |
| REITs | | | Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| AUD | | | Australian Dollar | | | | |
| BRL | | | Brazilian Real | | | | |
| CAD | | | Canadian Dollar | | | | |
| EUR | | | Euro | | | | |
| GBP | | | British Pound | | | | |
| ISK | | | Icelandic Krona | | | | |
| KRW | | | South Korean Won | | | | |
| MXN | | | Mexican Peso | | | | |
| NOK | | | Norwegian Krone | | | | |
| NZD | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of September 30, 2016
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)
Industry Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
Treasuries | | | 23.3 | % |
Banking | | | 6.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 5.6 | |
Technology | | | 5.3 | |
Wirelines | | | 4.4 | |
Finance Companies | | | 4.1 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 4.0 | |
Chemicals | | | 3.7 | |
Airlines | | | 2.9 | |
Metals & Mining | | | 2.7 | |
Healthcare | | | 2.6 | |
Cable Satellite | | | 2.5 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 28.9 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.1 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.2 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (0.2 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Currency Exposure Summary at September 30, 2016
| | | | |
United States Dollar | | | 78.2 | % |
New Zealand Dollar | | | 4.8 | |
Canadian Dollar | | | 4.6 | |
Mexican Peso | | | 4.5 | |
Australian Dollar | | | 3.5 | |
Norwegian Krone | | | 2.3 | |
Other, less than 2% each | | | 2.3 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 100.2 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (0.2 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | Strategic Income Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Investments at cost | | $ | 6,726,376,753 | | | $ | 11,840,744,973 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 130,089,755 | | | | (246,540,974 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Investments at value | | | 6,856,466,508 | | | | 11,594,203,999 | |
Cash | | | 242 | | | | 3,752,922 | |
Foreign currency at value (identified cost $114,455 and $3,531,990, respectively) | | | 117,087 | | | | 3,539,851 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 17,091,255 | | | | 10,339,709 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 23,375 | | | | 8,359,273 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 71,813,926 | | | | 134,184,958 | |
Tax reclaims receivable | | | — | | | | 970,082 | |
Prepaid expenses (Note 7) | | | 32,056 | | | | 50,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 6,945,544,449 | | | | 11,755,401,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 99,982,744 | | | | 152,618,016 | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 56,340,393 | | | | 22,618,817 | |
Management fees payable (Note 5) | | | 2,259,368 | | | | 5,343,299 | |
Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 5) | | | 621,839 | | | | 1,132,578 | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 5) | | | 248,306 | | | | 423,071 | |
Payable to distributor (Note 5d) | | | 101,623 | | | | 105,500 | |
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 402,998 | | | | 514,941 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 159,957,271 | | | | 182,756,222 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 6,785,587,178 | | | $ | 11,572,644,990 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 6,501,669,002 | | | $ | 11,706,804,059 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (36,390,882 | ) | | | (65,268,366 | ) |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 190,299,119 | | | | 177,723,436 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | 130,009,939 | | | | (246,614,139 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 6,785,587,178 | | | $ | 11,572,644,990 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | Strategic Income Fund | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE: | | | | | | | | |
Class A shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,130,259,748 | | | $ | 2,514,769,631 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 97,554,871 | | | | 171,073,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 14.70 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share (100/95.75 of net asset value) (Note 1) | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 15.35 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1) | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,001,522,390 | | | $ | 3,433,204,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 87,250,868 | | | | 231,806,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 14.81 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class N shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 47,343,262 | | | $ | 130,637,137 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 4,087,090 | | | | 8,895,506 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.58 | | | $ | 14.69 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class Y shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,571,167,381 | | | $ | 5,350,759,424 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 394,366,045 | | | | 364,359,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 14.69 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Admin Class shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 35,294,397 | | | $ | 143,274,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 3,052,569 | | | | 9,779,483 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.56 | | | $ | 14.65 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended September 30, 2016
| | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | Strategic Income Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 325,304,851 | | | $ | 545,023,937 | |
Dividends | | | 7,492,247 | | | | 78,065,514 | |
Less net foreign taxes withheld | | | — | | | | (3,283,611 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 332,797,098 | | | | 619,805,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Management fees (Note 5) | | | 30,715,703 | | | | 69,781,673 | |
Service and distribution fees (Note 5) | | | 14,461,003 | | | | 45,065,365 | |
Administrative fees (Note 5) | | | 3,383,108 | | | | 5,501,308 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 5) | | | 202,236 | | | | 326,729 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses (Notes 5 and 6) | | | 9,929,893 | | | | 10,098,130 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 63,345 | | | | 63,893 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 408,823 | | | | 876,279 | |
Legal fees (Note 5) | | | 129,850 | | | | 206,979 | |
Registration fees (Note 5) | | | 156,000 | | | | 156,998 | |
Shareholder reporting expenses (Note 5) | | | 586,366 | | | | 592,783 | |
Miscellaneous expenses (Note 7) | | | 222,551 | | | | 356,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 60,258,878 | | | | 133,026,307 | |
Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 5) | | | (182 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 60,258,696 | | | | 133,026,307 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 272,538,402 | | | | 486,779,533 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 136,383,134 | | | | 11,420,256 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 21,793 | | | | 139,093 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 143,709,929 | | | | 473,836,450 | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 1,003,657 | | | | 1,273,007 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 281,118,513 | | | | 486,668,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 553,656,915 | | | $ | 973,448,339 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | Strategic Income Fund | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 272,538,402 | | | $ | 361,122,543 | | | $ | 486,779,533 | | | $ | 701,259,933 | |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 136,404,927 | | | | 2,301,046 | | | | 11,559,349 | | | | 687,439,162 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | 144,713,586 | | | | (837,843,535 | ) | | | 475,109,457 | | | | (2,577,296,247 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 553,656,915 | | | | (474,419,946 | ) | | | 973,448,339 | | | | (1,188,597,152 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (28,165,815 | ) | | | (56,457,196 | ) | | | (72,039,658 | ) | | | (147,603,925 | ) |
Class B(a) | | | (414 | ) | | | (75,127 | ) | | | (5,681 | ) | | | (357,567 | ) |
Class C | | | (14,105,068 | ) | | | (32,106,690 | ) | | | (67,805,939 | ) | | | (140,541,036 | ) |
Class N | | | (797,188 | ) | | | (471,295 | ) | | | (3,297,872 | ) | | | (2,897,849 | ) |
Class Y | | | (121,740,690 | ) | | | (223,960,105 | ) | | | (162,237,969 | ) | | | (326,016,878 | ) |
Admin Class | | | (703,125 | ) | | | (810,779 | ) | | | (3,176,118 | ) | | | (4,780,012 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (19,604,662 | ) | | | (19,188,288 | ) | | | (168,275,106 | ) | | | (100,184,376 | ) |
Class B(a) | | | (1,141 | ) | | | (40,831 | ) | | | (25,900 | ) | | | (473,223 | ) |
Class C | | | (15,331,597 | ) | | | (14,769,296 | ) | | | (223,566,427 | ) | | | (120,460,405 | ) |
Class N | | | (444,917 | ) | | | (70,374 | ) | | | (6,479,496 | ) | | | (1,367,218 | ) |
Class Y | | | (77,370,095 | ) | | | (69,414,542 | ) | | | (342,430,922 | ) | | | (201,694,191 | ) |
Admin Class | | | (517,149 | ) | | | (286,059 | ) | | | (7,801,515 | ) | | | (3,134,857 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (278,781,861 | ) | | | (417,650,582 | ) | | | (1,057,142,603 | ) | | | (1,049,511,537 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10) | | | (2,478,069,233 | ) | | | (525,645,130 | ) | | | (3,201,646,172 | ) | | | (1,677,689,547 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (2,203,194,179 | ) | | | (1,417,715,658 | ) | | | (3,285,340,436 | ) | | | (3,915,798,236 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of the year | | | 8,988,781,357 | | | | 10,406,497,015 | | | | 14,857,985,426 | | | | 18,773,783,662 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of the year | | $ | 6,785,587,178 | | | $ | 8,988,781,357 | | | $ | 11,572,644,990 | | | $ | 14,857,985,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | (36,390,882 | ) | | $ | (38,523,098 | ) | | $ | (65,268,366 | ) | | $ | (11,238,936 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund—Class A | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 11.10 | | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 12.22 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.12 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.51 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.48 | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 0.86 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 1.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 11.10 | | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 12.22 | | | $ | 12.76 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 8.06 | % | | | (4.72 | )% | | | 6.04 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 11.74 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 1,130,260 | | | $ | 1,628,216 | | | $ | 1,932,847 | | | $ | 2,431,718 | | | $ | 2,960,119 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.49 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | 3.75 | % | | | 3.85 | % | | | 4.17 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 19 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund—Class C | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 12.66 | | | $ | 12.03 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.42 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.94 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.77 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 1.27 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 12.00 | | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 12.66 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 7.18 | % | | | (5.40 | )% | | | 5.29 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 10.91 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 1,001,522 | | | $ | 1,219,687 | | | $ | 1,524,806 | | | $ | 1,746,822 | | | $ | 2,281,142 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.59 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.59 | % |
Net investment income | | | 2.74 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 3.10 | % | | | 3.42 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 19 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund—Class N | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2013* | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 12.22 | | | $ | 12.66 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.34 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.46 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.90 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | (0.12 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.58 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 12.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 8.31 | % | | | (4.28 | )% | | | 6.41 | % | | | (0.95 | )%(b) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 47,343 | | | $ | 21,851 | | | $ | 6,101 | | | $ | 41 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | %(c) | | | 0.65 | %(d)(e) |
Gross expenses | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | %(c) | | | 0.78 | %(e) |
Net investment income | | | 3.88 | % | | | 3.78 | % | | | 4.07 | % | | | 4.18 | %(e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 30 | % |
* | From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013. |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. Periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(c) | Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%. |
(d) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher. |
(e) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund—Class Y | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 12.12 | | | $ | 12.23 | | | $ | 12.77 | | | $ | 12.13 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.54 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.86 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.89 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.40 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 12.12 | | | $ | 12.23 | | | $ | 12.77 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 8.25 | % | | | (4.47 | )% | | | 6.30 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 12.01 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 4,571,167 | | | $ | 6,081,536 | | | $ | 6,911,938 | | | $ | 6,130,700 | | | $ | 6,817,911 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.59 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.59 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.74 | % | | | 3.63 | % | | | 3.99 | % | | | 4.11 | % | | | 4.41 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 19 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund—Admin Class | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 12.09 | | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 12.74 | | | $ | 12.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.48 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 0.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 1.33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 11.56 | | | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 12.09 | | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 12.74 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 7.73 | % | | | (4.95 | )% | | | 5.79 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 11.41 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 35,294 | | | $ | 37,355 | | | $ | 25,585 | | | $ | 21,557 | | | $ | 15,968 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.07 | %(b) | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.09 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.07 | %(b) | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.09 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.27 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | 3.62 | % | | | 3.89 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 19 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Includes refund of prior year service fee of 0.03%. See Note 5b of Notes to Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Strategic Income Fund—Class A | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 14.70 | | | $ | 16.75 | | | $ | 15.93 | | | $ | 15.30 | | | $ | 14.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.72 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.61 | | | | (1.74 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 1.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.18 | | | | (1.10 | ) | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.93 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 14.70 | | | $ | 14.70 | | | $ | 16.75 | | | $ | 15.93 | | | $ | 15.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 8.72 | % | | | (6.88 | )% | | | 9.34 | % | | | 9.43 | % | | | 14.02 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 2,514,770 | | | $ | 3,318,262 | | | $ | 4,408,257 | | | $ | 5,239,885 | | | $ | 5,155,287 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
Net investment income | | | 4.01 | % | | | 3.95 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | 4.14 | % | | | 4.84 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 30 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Strategic Income Fund—Class C | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 14.80 | | | $ | 16.85 | | | $ | 16.03 | | | $ | 15.39 | | | $ | 14.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.61 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.61 | | | | (1.74 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 1.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.08 | | | | (1.22 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.84 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 14.81 | | | $ | 14.80 | | | $ | 16.85 | | | $ | 16.03 | | | $ | 15.39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return(b) | | | 7.91 | % | | | (7.60 | )% | | | 8.54 | % | | | 8.61 | % | | | 13.18 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 3,433,204 | | | $ | 4,295,139 | | | $ | 5,390,222 | | | $ | 4,912,727 | | | $ | 5,064,186 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.71 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.71 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.26 | % | | | 3.20 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 4.08 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 30 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Strategic Income Fund—Class N | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Period Ended September 30, 2013* | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 14.69 | | | $ | 16.73 | | | $ | 15.92 | | | $ | 15.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.46 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.62 | | | | (1.73 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.16 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.23 | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | 1.52 | | | | 0.62 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 14.69 | | | $ | 14.69 | | | $ | 16.73 | | | $ | 15.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 9.09 | % | | | (6.58 | )% | | | 9.70 | % | | | 4.01 | %(b) |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 130,637 | | | $ | 83,405 | | | $ | 57,752 | | | $ | 12,921 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.63 | %(c) |
Gross expenses | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.63 | %(c) |
Net investment income | | | 4.34 | % | | | 4.33 | % | | | 3.62 | % | | | 4.38 | %(c) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 22 | % |
* | From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013. |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(c) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Strategic Income Fund—Class Y | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 14.69 | | | $ | 16.73 | | | $ | 15.92 | | | $ | 15.29 | | | $ | 14.20 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.75 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.61 | | | | (1.73 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 1.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.22 | | | | (1.05 | ) | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.97 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 14.69 | | | $ | 14.69 | | | $ | 16.73 | | | $ | 15.92 | | | $ | 15.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 9.00 | % | | | (6.65 | )% | | | 9.63 | % | | | 9.72 | % | | | 14.31 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 5,350,759 | | | $ | 7,018,369 | | | $ | 8,747,384 | | | $ | 4,789,322 | | | $ | 4,339,240 | |
Net expenses | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.71 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.71 | % |
Net investment income | | | 4.26 | % | | | 4.21 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 4.39 | % | | | 5.05 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 30 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Strategic Income Fund—Admin Class | |
| | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2014 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2013 | | | Year Ended September 30, 2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of the period | | $ | 14.66 | | | $ | 16.70 | | | $ | 15.89 | | | $ | 15.27 | | | $ | 14.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.67 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.61 | | | | (1.73 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 1.14 | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.90 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (1.15 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | $ | 14.65 | | | $ | 14.66 | | | $ | 16.70 | | | $ | 15.89 | | | $ | 15.27 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | 8.42 | % | | | (7.13 | )% | | | 9.12 | % | | | 9.12 | % | | | 13.79 | % |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | $ | 143,275 | | | $ | 141,844 | | | $ | 139,423 | | | $ | 80,666 | | | $ | 49,486 | |
Net expenses | | | 1.20 | %(b) | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.21 | % |
Gross expenses | | | 1.20 | %(b) | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.21 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.76 | % | | | 3.73 | % | | | 3.15 | % | | | 3.89 | % | | | 4.52 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 30 | % |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
[b) | Includes refund of prior year service fee of 0.01%. See Note 5b of Notes to Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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1. Organization. Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:
Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund (the “Investment Grade Bond Fund”)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund (the “Strategic Income Fund”)
Each Fund is a diversified investment company.
Each Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class N, Class Y and Admin Class shares. As of the close of business on January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares and are no longer offered.
Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.25%. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other class of shares, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class N and Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class N shares are offered with no initial minimum investment to certain retirement plans held in an omnibus fashion, and fund of funds that are distributed by NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”) and with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000 to other categories of investors. Class Y shares are generally intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ prospectus. Admin Class shares do not pay a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, but do pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.
Most expenses can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (such as the Rule 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A, Class C and Admin Class), and transfer agent fees are borne collectively for Class A, Class C, Class Y, and Admin Class and individually for Class N. In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of the Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.
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2. Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to year-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.
a. Valuation. Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:
Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Senior loans are valued at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service.
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Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time a Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine a Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.
Illiquid securities for which market quotations are readily available and have been evaluated by the adviser are considered and classified as fair valued securities.
As of September 30, 2016, securities of the Funds were fair valued as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Securities classified as fair valued | | | Percentage of Net Assets | | | Securities fair valued by the Fund’s adviser | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 182,237,402 | | | | 2.7 | % | | $ | 676 | | | | Less than 0.1 | % |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 287,514,280 | | | | 2.5 | % | | | 39,934,548 | | | | 0.3 | % |
b. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium, if applicable. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments or as a realized gain, respectively. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.
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c. Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses and the net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses are disclosed in the Statements of Operations. For federal income tax purposes, net realized foreign exchange gains or losses are characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Funds have net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Funds.
The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statements of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. For federal income tax purposes, a portion of the net realized gain or loss on investments arising from changes in exchange rates, which is reflected in the Statements of Operations, may be characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Funds have net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Funds.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the amount of income available to be distributed has been reduced by the following amounts as a result of losses arising from changes in exchange rates:
| | | | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 150,866,578 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | $ | 301,519,911 | |
The Funds may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.
d. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Funds’ investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts
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involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency a Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Funds’ or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.
No forward foreign currency contracts were held by the Funds during the year ended September 30, 2016.
e. Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. The Trust treats each Fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of September 30, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.
A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable,
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are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.
f. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as distribution redesignations, corporate actions, defaulted and/or non-income producing securities, foreign currency gains and losses, premium amortization, convertible bonds, paydown gains and losses, trust preferred securities, contingent payment debt instruments and capital gain and return of capital distributions received. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts reported on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to corporate actions, deferred Trustees’ fees, wash sales, premium amortization, return of capital distributions received, trust preferred securities, defaulted and/or non-income producing securities, contingent payment debt instruments and convertible bonds. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Funds’ fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.
The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2016 Distributions Paid From: | | | 2015 Distributions Paid From: | |
Fund | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 173,908,292 | | | $ | 104,873,569 | | | $ | 278,781,861 | | | $ | 313,881,192 | | | $ | 103,769,390 | | | $ | 417,650,582 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 324,763,496 | | | | 732,379,107 | | | | 1,057,142,603 | | | | 660,241,145 | | | | 389,270,392 | | | | 1,049,511,537 | |
Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.
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As of September 30, 2016, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | Strategic Income Fund | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 22,735,299 | | | $ | 49,144,459 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | 237,821,750 | | | | 229,900,734 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total undistributed earnings | | | 260,557,049 | | | | 279,045,193 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 25,932,334 | | | | (394,874,921 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total accumulated earnings (losses) | | $ | 286,489,383 | | | $ | (115,829,728 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
As of September 30, 2016, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis was as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | Strategic Income Fund | |
Investments | | $ | 402,320,181 | | | $ | 136,916,017 | |
Foreign currency translations | | | (376,387,847 | ) | | | (531,790,938 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | 25,932,334 | | | $ | (394,874,921 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
g. Loan Participations. Each Fund may invest in loans to corporate, governmental or other borrowers. The Funds’ investments in loans may be in the form of participations in loans or assignments of all or a portion of loans. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. When investing in a loan participation, (i) a Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the party from whom the Fund has purchased the participation and only upon receipt by that party of payments from the borrower and (ii) a Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement or to vote on matters arising under the loan agreement. Thus, a Fund may be subject to credit risk both of the party from whom it purchased the loan participation and the borrower and the Fund may have minimal control over the terms of any loan modification. When a Fund purchases assignments from lenders, it acquires direct rights against the borrower on the loan. Loan agreements and participations outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
h. Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which each Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral
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for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of September 30, 2016, each Fund, as applicable, had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.
i. Securities Lending. The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent. Excess collateral in the amount of $2,489,145 related to terminated loans with a bankrupt borrower is held by State Street Bank on behalf of Strategic Income Fund.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, neither Fund had loaned securities under this agreement.
j. Indemnifications. Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
3. Fair Value Measurements. In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in
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determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| • | | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and |
| • | | Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Funds’ pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used if an independent pricing service either is unable to price a security or does not provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Funds do not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management and the Board of Trustees. If the adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair valued securities may be categorized in Level 3.
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The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of September 30, 2016, at value:
Investment Grade Bond
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,490,636 | | | $ | 90,763,489 | (b) | | $ | 110,254,125 | |
Finance Companies | | | 1,434,214 | | | | 245,694,961 | | | | — | | | | 247,129,175 | |
Metals & Mining | | | — | | | | 217,747,224 | | | | 676 | (c) | | | 217,747,900 | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 39,209,555 | | | | 18,290,710 | (b) | | | 57,500,265 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 5,393,455,372 | | | | — | | | | 5,393,455,372 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Bonds | | | 1,434,214 | | | | 5,915,597,748 | | | | 109,054,875 | | | | 6,026,086,837 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 388,028,831 | | | | — | | | | 388,028,831 | |
Municipals(a) | | | — | | | | 20,243,150 | | | | — | | | | 20,243,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Bonds and Notes | | | 1,434,214 | | | | 6,323,869,729 | | | | 109,054,875 | | | | 6,434,358,818 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior Loans(a) | | | — | | | | 28,181,782 | | | | — | | | | 28,181,782 | |
Common Stocks(a) | | | 62,561,808 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 62,561,808 | |
Preferred Stocks(a) | | | — | | | | 1,844,954 | | | | — | | | | 1,844,954 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 329,519,146 | | | | — | | | | 329,519,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 63,996,022 | | | $ | 6,683,415,611 | | | $ | 109,054,875 | | | $ | 6,856,466,508 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
(b) | Valued using broker-dealer bid prices. |
(c) | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. |
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Strategic Income Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,243,882 | | | $ | 15,268,979 | (b) | | $ | 26,512,861 | |
Airlines | | | — | | | | 331,626,000 | | | | 138,786 | (c) | | | 331,764,786 | |
Chemicals | | | — | | | | 367,248,053 | | | | 12,834,270 | (d) | | | 380,082,323 | |
Finance Companies | | | 2,526,101 | | | | 476,466,846 | | | | — | | | | 478,992,947 | |
Metals & Mining | | | — | | | | 235,370,759 | | | | 3,281 | (d) | | | 235,374,040 | |
Transportation Services | | | — | | | | 6,931,980 | | | | 10,567,554 | (d) | | | 17,499,534 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 6,785,044,387 | | | | — | | | | 6,785,044,387 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Bonds | | | 2,526,101 | | | | 8,213,931,907 | | | | 38,812,870 | | | | 8,255,270,878 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 751,918,276 | | | | — | | | | 751,918,276 | |
Municipals(a) | | | — | | | | 159,326,111 | | | | — | | | | 159,326,111 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Bonds and Notes | | | 2,526,101 | | | | 9,125,176,294 | | | | 38,812,870 | | | | 9,166,515,265 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loan Participations(a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,813,862 | (c) | | | 12,813,862 | |
Senior Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wirelines | | | — | | | | 1,672,962 | | | | 14,173,305 | (c) | | | 15,846,267 | |
All Other Senior Loans(a) | | | — | | | | 209,360,062 | | | | — | | | | 209,360,062 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Senior Loans | | | — | | | | 211,033,024 | | | | 14,173,305 | | | | 225,206,329 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | 602,449 | (d) | | | 602,449 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels(e) | | | 81,066,129 | | | | — | | | | 545,040 | (d) | | | 81,611,169 | |
All Other Common Stocks(a) | | | 1,430,378,911 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,430,378,911 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 1,511,445,040 | | | | — | | | | 1,147,489 | | | | 1,512,592,529 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Strategic Income Fund (continued)
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Midstream | | $ | 7,866,767 | | | $ | 52,849,162 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,715,929 | |
REITs – Mortgage | | | — | | | | 1,896,869 | | | | — | | | | 1,896,869 | |
All Other Convertible Preferred Stocks(a) | | | 118,469,959 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 118,469,959 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | 126,336,726 | | | | 54,746,031 | | | | — | | | | 181,082,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Electric | | | — | | | | 40,196 | | | | — | | | | 40,196 | |
REITs – Office Property | | | — | | | | 2,046,870 | | | | — | | | | 2,046,870 | |
REITs – Warehouse/Industrials | | | — | | | | 7,537,956 | | | | — | | | | 7,537,956 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks(a) | | | 8,323,213 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,323,213 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | 8,323,213 | | | | 9,625,022 | | | | — | | | | 17,948,235 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | 134,659,939 | | | | 64,371,053 | | | | — | | | | 199,030,992 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Closed-End Investment Companies | | | 3,785,369 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,785,369 | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | 112,975 | (d) | | | 112,975 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 474,146,678 | | | | — | | | | 474,146,678 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,652,416,449 | | | $ | 9,874,727,049 | | | $ | 67,060,501 | | | $ | 11,594,203,999 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
(b) | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser using broker-dealer bid prices for which the inputs are unobservable to the Fund. |
(c) | Valued using broker-dealer bid prices. |
(d) | Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. |
(e) | Includes a security fair valued at zero using Level 3 inputs. |
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September 30, 2016
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2015 and/or September 30, 2016:
Investment Grade Bond Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Balance as of September 30, 2015 | | | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Purchases | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | 101,483,141 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,655 | | | $ | (2,498,936 | ) | | $ | — | |
Metals & Mining | | | 540,799 | | | | 10,177 | | | | — | | | | (550,300 | ) | | | — | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 18,273,394 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,316 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 120,297,334 | | | $ | 10,177 | | | $ | 29,655 | | | $ | (3,031,920 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Sales | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | Balance as of September 30, 2016 | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held at September 30, 2016 | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | (5,193,516 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,056,855 | ) | | $ | 90,763,489 | | | $ | (2,229,646 | ) |
Metals & Mining | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 676 | | | | (550,300 | ) |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,290,710 | | | | 17,316 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | (5,193,516 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,056,855 | ) | | $ | 109,054,875 | | | $ | (2,762,630 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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September 30, 2016
A debt security valued at $3,056,855 was transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the security. At September 30, 2016, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.
All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.
Strategic Income Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Balance as of September 30, 2015 | | | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Purchases | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | 53,844,406 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (34,750,849 | ) | | $ | 520,704 | |
Airlines | | | 46,132,152 | | | | — | | | | 43,206 | | | | (60,067 | ) | | | — | |
Chemicals | | | — | | | | 306,732 | | | | — | | | | (7,009,540 | ) | | | — | |
Metals & Mining | | | 2,624,679 | | | | 48,558 | | | | — | | | | (2,669,956 | ) | | | — | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 30,346,820 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Oil Field Services | | | 205,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Retailers | | | 11,273,545 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transportation Services | | | 12,632,376 | | | | 26,759 | | | | 298,808 | | | | (445,588 | ) | | | 1,127,211 | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (873,771 | ) | | | 1,476,220 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,670,093 | ) | | | 2,215,133 | |
Loan Participations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | | 13,995,223 | | | | — | | | | (7,245 | ) | | | (208,180 | ) | | | — | |
Senior Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wirelines | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (718,714 | ) | | | — | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 112,975 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 171,054,201 | | | $ | 382,049 | | | $ | 334,769 | | | $ | (48,293,783 | ) | | $ | 5,339,268 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Strategic Income Fund (continued)
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Sales | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | Balance as of September 30, 2016 | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held at September 30, 2016 | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | (4,345,282 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,268,979 | | | $ | (36,328,044 | ) |
Airlines | | | (676,304 | ) | | | 831,951 | | | | (46,132,152 | ) | | | 138,786 | | | | (60,067 | ) |
Chemicals | | | — | | | | 19,537,078 | | | | — | | | | 12,834,270 | | | | (7,009,540 | ) |
Metals & Mining | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,281 | | | | (2,669,956 | ) |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | (30,346,820 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Oil Field Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | (205,000 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Retailers | | | — | | | | — | | | | (11,273,545 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Transportation Services | | | (3,072,012 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,567,554 | | | | (76,511 | ) |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 602,449 | | | | (873,771 | ) |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 545,040 | | | | (1,670,093 | ) |
Loan Participations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | | (965,936 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,813,862 | | | | (210,594 | ) |
Senior Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wirelines | | | — | | | | 14,892,019 | | | | — | | | | 14,173,305 | | | | (718,714 | ) |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 112,975 | | | | 112,975 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (9,059,534 | ) | | $ | 35,261,048 | | | $ | (87,957,517 | ) | | $ | 67,060,501 | | | $ | (49,504,315 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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September 30, 2016
Debt securities valued at $831,951 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the securities.
Debt securities valued at $76,478,972 were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the securities. At September 30, 2016, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.
Debt securities valued at $19,537,078 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.
Debt securities valued at $11,478,545 were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities. At September 30, 2016, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies
A debt security valued at $14,892,019 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At September 30, 2016, this security was valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the security.
All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.
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September 30, 2016
4. Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the year ended September 30, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and including paydowns) were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | U.S. Government/Agency Securities | | | Other Securities | |
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 579,724,609 | | | $ | 691,830,802 | | | $ | 259,507,294 | | | $ | 2,705,635,811 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 1,508,657,421 | | | | 679,307,197 | | | | 534,564,024 | | | | 4,844,448,347 | |
5. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
a. Management Fees. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | First $200 million | | | Next $1.8 billion | | | Next $13 billion | | | Next $10 billion | | | Over $25 billion | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.38 | % |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.53 | % |
Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2017, may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Funds’ Board of Trustees and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings. Waivers/reimbursements that exceed management fees payable are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivable from investment adviser.
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For the year ended September 30, 2016 (period ending close of business January 11, 2016, for Class B) the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Class N | | | Class Y | | | Admin Class | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 1.20 | % |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 1.25 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.50 | % |
Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses they have borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the management fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Gross Management Fees | | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 30,715,703 | | | | 0.40 | % |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 69,781,673 | | | | 0.56 | % |
No expenses were recovered for either Fund during the year ended September 30, 2016 under the terms of the expense limitation agreements.
Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.
b. Service and Distribution Fees. NGAM Distribution, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trust.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”), a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class B and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”), and a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plans”).
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September 30, 2016
Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under the Class B and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class B and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Also under the Class B and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B and Class C shares.
Under the Admin Class Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
In addition, the Admin Class shares of the Funds may pay NGAM Distribution an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Admin Class | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Admin Class | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 3,382,403 | | | $ | 68 | | | $ | 2,724,685 | | | $ | 84,257 | | | $ | 203 | | | $ | 8,174,055 | | | $ | 95,332 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 6,941,287 | | | | 447 | | | | 9,358,640 | | | | 338,024 | | | | 1,343 | | | | 28,075,920 | | | | 349,704 | |
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For the year ended September 30, 2016, NGAM Distribution refunded Investment Grade Bond Fund $11,074 and Strategic Income Fund $11,679 of prior year Admin Class service fees paid to NGAM Distribution in excess of amounts subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries. Service and distribution fees on the Statements of Operations have been reduced by these amounts.
c. Administrative Fees. NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of $90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the administrative fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Administrative Fees | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 3,383,108 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 5,501,308 | |
d. Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.
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September 30, 2016
For the year ended September 30, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 9,560,072 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 9,411,626 | |
As of September 30, 2016, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor):
| | | | |
Fund | | Reimbursements of Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 101,623 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 105,500 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y, and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.
e. Commissions. Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the year ended September 30, 2016, were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Commissions | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 127,151 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 348,562 | |
f. Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Trust does not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each
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meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.
Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.
A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s al account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
g. Affiliated Ownership. As of September 30, 2016, Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan held shares of Investment Grade Bond Fund representing 0.11% of the Fund’s net assets.
Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Fund.
h. Reimbursement of Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses. NGAM Advisors had given a binding contractual undertaking to Investment Grade Bond Fund to reimburse any and all transfer agency expenses for the Fund’s Class N shares. This undertaking was in effect through January 31, 2016 and is not subject to recovery under the expense limitation agreement described above.
For the period October 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016, NGAM Advisors reimbursed the Fund $182 for transfer agency expenses related to Class N shares.
i. Interfund Transactions. A Fund may purchase securities from, or sell securities to, an affiliated fund provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment adviser, common officers, or common trustees. For the year ended September 30, 2016,
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Investment Grade Bond Fund purchased securities from an affiliated fund in compliance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act in the amount of $22,783,031.
j. Payment by Affiliates. For the year ended September 30, 2016, Loomis Sayles reimbursed Strategic Income Fund $5,861 in connection with a trading error.
6. Class-Specific Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses. For the year ended September 30, 2016, the Funds incurred the following class-specific transfer agent fees and expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees, where applicable):
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| | Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Class N | | | Class Y | | | Admin Class | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | $ | 1,756,419 | | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 1,412,152 | | | $ | 595 | | | $ | 6,711,330 | | | $ | 49,362 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | 2,266,734 | | | | 140 | | | | 3,057,890 | | | | 1,514 | | | | 4,657,585 | | | | 114,267 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes. Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class N are allocated to Class N.
7. Line of Credit. Effective April 14, 2016, the Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time) subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds at a rate equal to the greater of the eurodollar or the federal funds rate plus 1.00%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable on the last business day of each month, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement, which are being amortized over a period of 364 days and are reflected as miscellaneous expenses on the Statements of Operations. The unamortized balance is reflected as prepaid expenses on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Prior to April 14, 2016 each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participated in a $150,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank. Any one Fund was able to borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest
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was charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, was accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.
For the year ended September 30, 2016, none of the Funds had borrowings under these agreements.
8. Concentration of Risk. Each Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.
9. Concentration of Ownership. From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Fund. As of September 30, 2016, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Fund had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings were as follows:
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Fund | | Number of 5% Account Holders | | | Percentage of Ownership | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | 1 | | | | 16.52 | % |
Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM Advisors understands that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts or investment models where a shareholder account may be invested for a non-discretionary customer are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Fund does not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying the omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.
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10. Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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| | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Investment Grade Bond Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 20,129,865 | | | $ | 224,279,164 | | | | 50,766,517 | | | $ | 600,413,342 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 3,582,279 | | | | 39,417,631 | | | | 5,370,833 | | | | 63,307,123 | |
Redeemed | | | (72,797,944 | ) | | | (812,934,629 | ) | | | (69,121,484 | ) | | | (805,049,363 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (49,085,800 | ) | | $ | (549,237,834 | ) | | | (12,984,134 | ) | | $ | (141,328,898 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 12 | | | $ | 127 | | | | 2,376 | | | $ | 27,982 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 132 | | | | 1,428 | | | | 6,685 | | | | 78,892 | |
Redeemed | | | (12,496 | ) | | | (135,947 | ) | | | (430,116 | ) | | | (5,024,441 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (12,352 | ) | | $ | (134,392 | ) | | | (421,055 | ) | | $ | (4,917,567 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 6,745,192 | | | $ | 73,849,989 | | | | 12,852,371 | | | $ | 151,180,866 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,779,107 | | | | 19,337,565 | | | | 2,611,403 | | | | 30,561,859 | |
Redeemed | | | (32,161,581 | ) | | | (355,433,705 | ) | | | (31,658,857 | ) | | | (365,540,475 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (23,637,282 | ) | | $ | (262,246,151 | ) | | | (16,195,083 | ) | | $ | (183,797,750 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 3,512,436 | | | $ | 39,581,827 | | | | 1,864,131 | | | $ | 22,024,796 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 112,583 | | | | 1,242,105 | | | | 46,286 | | | | 540,713 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,505,453 | ) | | | (16,963,552 | ) | | | (446,650 | ) | | | (5,162,629 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 2,119,566 | | | $ | 23,860,380 | | | | 1,463,767 | | | $ | 17,402,880 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 103,353,597 | | | $ | 1,157,935,836 | | | | 185,813,381 | | | $ | 2,194,472,200 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 16,305,396 | | | | 179,657,088 | | | | 22,378,908 | | | | 263,725,134 | |
Redeemed | | | (272,637,548 | ) | | | (3,024,227,049 | ) | | | (231,275,254 | ) | | | (2,685,801,589 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (152,978,555 | ) | | $ | (1,686,634,125 | ) | | | (23,082,965 | ) | | $ | (227,604,255 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Admin Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 1,369,518 | | | $ | 15,254,126 | | | | 2,406,562 | | | $ | 28,067,886 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 53,619 | | | | 588,562 | | | | 43,693 | | | | 512,939 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,741,799 | ) | | | (19,519,799 | ) | | | (1,195,940 | ) | | | (13,980,365 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (318,662 | ) | | $ | (3,677,111 | ) | | | 1,254,315 | | | $ | 14,600,460 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (223,913,085 | ) | | $ | (2,478,069,233 | ) | | | (49,965,155 | ) | | $ | (525,645,130 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
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10. Capital Shares (continued).
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| | | Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | Year Ended September 30, 2015 | |
Strategic Income Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 23,003,978 | | | $ | 322,739,399 | | | | 55,230,250 | | | $ | 895,787,000 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 13,635,011 | | | | 187,725,106 | | | | 12,108,946 | | | | 193,880,215 | |
Redeemed | | | (91,244,683 | ) | | | (1,291,828,314 | ) | | | (104,911,251 | ) | | | (1,667,771,545 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (54,605,694 | ) | | $ | (781,363,809 | ) | | | (37,572,055 | ) | | $ | (578,104,330 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class B(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 2 | | | $ | 26 | | | | 13,353 | | | $ | 217,477 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,043 | | | | 28,399 | | | | 34,044 | | | | 554,036 | |
Redeemed | | | (67,108 | ) | | | (965,088 | ) | | | (1,803,775 | ) | | | (29,572,377 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (65,063 | ) | | $ | (936,663 | ) | | | (1,756,378 | ) | | $ | (28,800,864 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 14,640,095 | | | $ | 205,621,637 | | | | 28,023,664 | | | $ | 458,267,601 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 12,554,510 | | | | 173,747,924 | | | | 9,349,838 | | | | 150,703,635 | |
Redeemed | | | (85,523,361 | ) | | | (1,219,267,539 | ) | | | (67,101,029 | ) | | | (1,075,601,545 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (58,328,756 | ) | | $ | (839,897,978 | ) | | | (29,727,527 | ) | | $ | (466,630,309 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 5,321,977 | | | $ | 77,302,805 | | | | 3,222,100 | | | $ | 51,850,092 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 653,923 | | | | 9,006,073 | | | | 254,881 | | | | 4,061,246 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,757,797 | ) | | | (38,915,311 | ) | | | (1,251,091 | ) | | | (19,905,109 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 3,218,103 | | | $ | 47,393,567 | | | | 2,225,890 | | | $ | 36,006,229 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 97,346,155 | | | $ | 1,362,714,589 | | | | 147,913,821 | | | $ | 2,394,839,842 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 26,448,453 | | | | 364,282,467 | | | | 23,049,791 | | | | 368,639,532 | |
Redeemed | | | (237,195,829 | ) | | | (3,355,009,041 | ) | | | (215,997,923 | ) | | | (3,425,312,747 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (113,401,221 | ) | | $ | (1,628,011,985 | ) | | | (45,034,311 | ) | | $ | (661,833,373 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Admin Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 1,775,529 | | | $ | 24,914,406 | | | | 2,751,269 | | | $ | 44,257,130 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 664,366 | | | | 9,114,286 | | | | 426,236 | | | | 6,794,161 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,336,993 | ) | | | (32,857,996 | ) | | | (1,850,865 | ) | | | (29,378,191 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 102,902 | | | $ | 1,170,696 | | | | 1,326,640 | | | $ | 21,673,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (223,079,729 | ) | | $ | (3,201,646,172 | ) | | | (110,537,741 | ) | | $ | (1,677,689,547 | ) |
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(a) | On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements. |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II and Shareholders of Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund and Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios 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 the Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund and Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund, each a series of Loomis Sayles Funds Trust II (collectively, the “Funds”) at September 30, 2016, and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their 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 Funds’ 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 September 30, 2016 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
November 21, 2016
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Corporate Dividends Received Deduction. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, a percentage of dividends distributed by the Funds listed below qualify for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders. These percentages are as follows:
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Fund | | Qualifying Percentage | |
Investment Grade Bond | | | 8.49 | % |
Strategic Income | | | 21.56 | % |
Capital Gains Distributions. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Section 852(b), the following Funds paid distributions, which have been designated as capital gains distributions for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, unless subsequently determined to be different.
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Fund | | Amount | |
Investment Grade Bond | | $ | 104,873,569 | |
Strategic Income | | | 732,379,107 | |
Qualified Dividend Income. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, the Funds below will designate up to the maximum amount allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code as qualified dividend income eligible for reduced tax rates. These lower rates range from 0% to 20% depending on an individual’s tax bracket. If the Funds pay a distribution during calendar year 2016, complete information will be reported in conjunction with Form 1099-DIV.
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Investment Grade Bond |
Strategic Income |
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Trustee and Officer Information
The tables below provide certain information regarding the trustees and officers of Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”). Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all persons below is 399 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the trustees of the Trust and are available by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478.
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES | | | | | | |
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Kenneth A. Drucker (1945) | | Trustee since 2008 Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Governance Committee Member | | Retired | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at investment companies); executive experience (including as treasurer of an aerospace, automotive, and metal manufacturing corporation) |
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Edmond J. English (1953) | | Trustee since 2013 Audit Committee Member | | Chief Executive Officer of Bob’s Discount Furniture (retail) | | 44 Director, Burlington Stores, Inc. (retail); Formerly, Director, BJ’s Wholesale Club (retail) | | Experience on the Board and significant experience on the boards of other business organizations (including retail companies and a bank); executive experience (including at a retail company) |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Richard A. Goglia (1951) | | Trustee since 2015 Audit Committee Member | | Retired; formerly Vice President and Treasurer of Raytheon Company (defense) | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board and executive experience (including his role as vice president and treasurer of a defense company and experience at a financial services company) |
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Wendell J. Knox (1948) | | Trustee since 2009 Contract Review Committee Member and Governance Committee Member | | Director of Abt Associates Inc. (research and consulting) | | 44 Director, Eastern Bank (bank); Director, The Hanover Insurance Group (property and casualty insurance) | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at a bank and at a property and casualty insurance firm); executive experience (including roles as president and chief executive officer of a research and consulting company) |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Martin T. Meehan (1956) | | Trustee since 2012 Contract Review Committee Member | | President, University of Massachusetts; formerly, Chancellor and faculty member, University of Massachusetts Lowell | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations; experience as President of the University of Massachusetts; government experience (including as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives); academic experience |
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Sandra O. Moose (1942) | | Chairperson of the Board of Trustees since November 2005 Trustee since 2003 Ex Officio member of the Audit Committee, the Contract Review Committee and the Governance Committee | | President, Strategic Advisory Services (management consulting) | | 44 Formerly, Director, AES Corporation (international power company); formerly, Director, Verizon Communications (telecommunications company) | | Significant experience on the Board and on the boards of other business organizations (including at a telecommunications company, an international power company and a specialty chemicals corporation); executive experience (including at a management consulting company) |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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James P. Palermo (1955) | | Trustee since 2016 Contract Review Committee Member | | Founding Partner, Breton Capital Management, LLC (private equity); formerly, Chief Executive Officer of Global Client Management of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board; financial services industry and executive experience (including roles as chief executive officer of client management and asset servicing for a banking and financial services company) |
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Erik R. Sirri (1958) | | Trustee since 2009 Audit Committee Member | | Professor of Finance at Babson College | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; experience as Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission; academic experience; training as an economist |
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Peter J. Smail (1952) | | Trustee since 2009 Chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and Governance Committee Member | | Retired | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; mutual fund industry and executive experience (including roles as president and chief executive officer for an investment adviser) |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust, Length of Time Served and Term of Office1 | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen2 and Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years | | Experience, Qualifications, Attributes, Skills for Board Membership |
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES continued | | | | | | |
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Cynthia L. Walker (1956) | | Trustee since 2005 Chairperson of the Governance Committee and Contract Review Committee Member | | Deputy Dean for Finance and Administration, Yale University School of Medicine | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; executive experience in a variety of academic organizations (including roles as dean for finance and administration) |
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Kevin P. Charleston3
(1965)
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111 | | Trustee since 2015 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director; formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. | | 44 None | | Experience on the Board; continuing service as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
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David L. Giunta4 (1965) | | Trustee since 2011 President since 2008 and Chief Executive Officer since 2015 | | President and Chief Executive Officer, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; continuing experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of NGAM Advisors, L.P. |
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John T. Hailer5 (1960) | | Trustee since 2003 | | President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. | | 44 None | | Significant experience on the Board; continuing experience as President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. |
1 | Each trustee serves until retirement, resignation or removal from the Board. The current retirement age is 75. The position of Chairperson of the Board is appointed for a three-year term. Ms. Moose was appointed to serve an additional three-year term as the Chairperson of the Board on December 13, 2013. |
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Trustee and Officer Information
2 | The trustees of the Trust serve as trustees of a fund complex that includes all series of the Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV and Gateway Trust (collectively, the “Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (collectively, the “Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”) and Natixis ETF Trust (collectively, the “Fund Complex”). |
3 | Mr. Charleston is deemed an “interested person” of the Trust because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trust: President and Chief Executive Officer of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
4 | Mr. Giunta is deemed an “interested person” of the Trust because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trust: President and Chief Executive Officer of NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
5 | Mr. Hailer is deemed an “interested person” of the Trust because he holds the following positions with an affiliated person of the Trust: President and Chief Executive Officer – U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. |
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Trustee and Officer Information
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust(s) | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years2 |
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST | | | | |
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Daniel J. Fuss
(1933) One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111 | | Executive Vice President | | Since June 2003 | | Vice Chairman and Director, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
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Russell L. Kane (1969) | | Secretary, Clerk and Chief Legal Officer | | Since July 2016 | | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P.; formerly, Chief Compliance Officer for Mutual Funds, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
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Michael C. Kardok (1959) | | Treasurer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | | Since October 2004 | | Senior Vice President, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
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Rosa Licea-Mailloux (1976) | | Chief Compliance Officer, Assistant Secretary and Anti-Money Laundering Officer | | Since July 2016 | | Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk, NGAM Distribution Corporation, NGAM Advisors, L.P. and NGAM Distribution, L.P.; formerly, Associate General Counsel, NGAM Distribution, L.P. |
1 | Each officer of the Trust serves for an indefinite term in accordance with the Trust’s current by-laws until the date his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until he or she sooner dies, retires, is removed or becomes disqualified. |
2 | Each person listed above, except as noted, holds the same position(s) with the Fund Complex. Mr. Fuss is not an officer of the Natixis Funds Trusts. Previous positions during the past five years with NGAM Distribution, L.P., NGAM Advisors, L.P. or Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. are omitted, if not materially different from a trustee’s or officer’s current position with such entity. |
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and persons performing similar functions. There have been no amendments or waivers of the Registrant’s code of ethics during the period.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The Board of Trustees of the Registrant has established an audit committee. Mr. Kenneth A. Drucker, Mr. Edmond J. English, Mr. Richard A. Goglia, and Mr. Erik R. Sirri are members of the audit committee and have been designated as “audit committee financial experts” by the Board of Trustees. Each of these individuals is also an Independent Trustee of the Registrant.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Fees billed by the Principal Accountant for services rendered to the Registrant.
The table below sets forth fees billed by the principal accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, for the past two fiscal years for professional services rendered in connection with a) the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements and services provided in connection with regulatory filings; b) audit-related services (including services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant’s financial statements and but not reported under “Audit Fees”); c) tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning and d) all other fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant, other than the services reported as a part of (a) through (c) of this Item.
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| | Audit fees | | | Audit-related fees1 | | | Tax fees2 | | | All other fees3 | |
| | 10/1/14- 9/30/15 | | | 10/1/15- 9/30/16 | | | 10/1/14- 9/30/15 | | | 10/1/15- 9/30/16 | | | 10/1/14- 9/30/15 | | | 10/1/15- 9/30/16 | | | 10/1/14- 9/30/15 | | | 10/1/15- 9/30/16 | |
Loomis Sayles Funds II | | $ | 364,796 | | | $ | 377,341 | | | $ | 4,574 | | | $ | 4,498 | | | $ | 130,087 | | | $ | 80,572 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
1. | Audit-related fees consist of: |
2015 & 2016 – performance of agreed-upon procedures related to the Registrant’s deferred compensation plan.
2015 & 2016 – review of Registrant’s tax returns, tax consulting services and review of liquidating fund distributions.
Aggregate fees billed to the Registrant for non-audit services during 2015 and 2016 were $134,662 and $85,070, respectively.
Fees billed by the Principal Accountant for services rendered to the Adviser and Control Affiliates.
The following table sets forth the fees billed by the Registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. and entities controlling, controlled by or under common control with Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. Registrant (“Control Affiliates”) that provide ongoing services to the Registrant, for engagements that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant for the last two fiscal years.
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| | Audit-related fees | | | Tax fees | | | All other fees | |
| | 10/1/14- 9/30/15 | | | 10/1/15- 9/30/16 | | | 10/1/14- 9/30/15 | | | 10/1/15- 9/30/16 | | | 10/1/14- 9/30/15 | | | 10/1/15- 9/30/16 | |
Control Affiliates | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
The following table sets forth the aggregate fees billed by the Registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. and Control Affiliates that provide ongoing services to the Registrant, for the last two fiscal years, including the fees disclosed in the table above.
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| | Aggregate Non-Audit Fees | |
| | 10/1/14-9/30/15 | | | 10/1/15-9/30/16 | |
Control Affiliates | | $ | 50,066 | | | $ | 119,120 | |
None of the services described above were approved pursuant to (c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
Audit Committee Pre Approval Policies.
Annually, the Registrant’s Audit Committee reviews the audit, audit-related, tax and other non-audit services together with the projected fees, for services proposed to be rendered to the Trust and/or other entities for which pre-approval is required during the upcoming year. Any subsequent revisions to already pre-approved services or fees (including fee increases) and requests for pre-approval of new services would be presented for consideration quarterly as needed.
If, in the opinion of management, a proposed engagement by the Registrant’s independent accountants needs to commence before the next regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting, any member of the Audit Committee who is an independent Board member is authorized to pre-approve the engagement, but only for engagements to provide audit, audit related and tax services. This approval is subject to review of the full Audit Committee at its next quarterly meeting. All other engagements require the approval of all the members of the Audit Committee.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
Included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed as Item 1 herewith.
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 Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, based upon such officers’ evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report.
There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter of the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
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(a) | | (1) | | Code of Ethics required by Item 2 hereof, filed herewith as Exhibit (a)(1). |
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(a) | | (2) | | Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), filed herewith as Exhibits (a)(2)(1) and (a)(2)(2), respectively. |
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(a) | | (3) | | Not applicable. |
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(b) | | | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed herewith as Exhibit (b). |
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.
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Loomis Sayles Funds II |
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By: | | /s/ David L. Giunta |
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Name: | | David L. Giunta |
Title: | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | | November 21, 2016 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | | /s/ David L. Giunta |
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Name: | | David L. Giunta |
Title: | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | | November 21, 2016 |
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By: | | /s/ Michael C. Kardok |
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Name: | | Michael C. Kardok |
Title: | | Treasurer |
Date: | | November 21, 2016 |