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: 811-06324
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:
Delaware Group Global & International Funds
Address of principal executive offices:
2005 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Name and address of agent for service:
David F. Connor, Esq.
2005 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 523-1918
Date of fiscal year end: November 30
Date of reporting period: November 30, 2007
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
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Annual Report | Delaware | |
International Value Equity Fund | ||
Delaware | ||
Emerging Markets Fund | ||
Delaware | ||
Global Value Fund | ||
November 30, 2007 | ||
International equity mutual funds |
Table of contents
> Portfolio management review | 1 | |
> Performance summary. | 8 | |
> Disclosure of Fund expenses | 14 | |
> Country and sector allocations | 16 | |
> Statements of net assets | 18 | |
> Statements of operations | 26 | |
> Statements of changes in net assets | 27 | |
> Financial highlights | 28 | |
> Notes to financial statements | 41 | |
> Report of independent registered public accounting firm | 49 | |
> Other Fund information | 50 | |
> Board of trustees/directors and officers addendum | 52 | |
> About the organization | 54 |
Funds are not FDIC insured and are not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested.
Mutual fund advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Delaware Management Business Trust, which is a registered investment advisor.
© 2008 Delaware Distributors, L.P.
Portfolio management review
Delaware International Value Equity Fund
Dec. 11, 2007
The managers of Delaware International Value Equity Fund provided the answers to the questions below as a review of the Fund’s activities for the fiscal year that ended Nov. 30, 2007.
What kind of economic and stock market backdrop did the Fund encounter during the fiscal reporting period?
During the year ended Nov. 30, 2007, established international markets made healthy gains, which were often supported by a declining U.S. dollar. Growth stocks outpaced their value counterparts — a reversal of the trend seen in recent prior years.
As value investors, we remained focused on the lower-priced segment of the market. These stocks did not fare as well as more expensive growth-oriented investments, holding back returns in the Fund.
Many of the stronger performing stocks over the past 12 months were those of companies positioned to benefit from global economic growth, such as the growth taking place in China and India. As the period progressed, many more businesses, especially in the world’s developed regions, found it difficult to top their strong earnings of prior years. Investors’ growing concerns led them to favor more traditionally defensive (less economically sensitive) sectors, including utilities and consumer staples. Somewhat paradoxically, certain cyclical (more economically sensitive) groups — such as steel, iron ore, copper, and other materials stocks — also performed very well, benefiting from strong and growing demand from Asia, especially China.
The past fiscal year’s single worst-performing sector was financials. Its troubles began with concerns about the U.S. subprime mortgage market — high-interest loans to home buyers with poor credit. U.S. financial institutions were hit first and hardest, but the damage soon spread to banks and insurance companies elsewhere, as investors sought to determine the full extent of bad debts. Global financial stocks broadly sold off, with many solid businesses appearing to suffer nearly as much as some of the more obviously poor-quality companies.
How did Delaware International Value Equity Fund perform during the 12 months ended Nov. 30, 2007?
The Fund’s fiscal-year gains trailed those of the benchmark index and the Fund’s Lipper peer group. Delaware International Value Equity Fund returned +11.24% with all distributions reinvested (Class A shares at net asset value) and +4.82% with the sales charge included (Class A shares at maximum offer price). In comparison, the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All-Country World Index, returned +17.30% (net) during the same time frame. The Fund’s peer group, the Lipper International Multi-Cap Value Funds Average, gained 16.27%. (Source: Lipper) For the complete, annualized performance of Delaware International Value Equity Fund, please see the table on page 8.
What factors hampered the Fund’s performance during the 12-month period?
Our overweighting in the poor-performing consumer discretionary sector, as well as relatively weak stock selection there, detracted from results. Two particular drags in the sector were Nissan Motor and Honda Motor, a position that we sold before the end of the fiscal year. North America is a significant market for both of these Japanese automakers, and worries about a slowing U.S. economy weighed on the stocks. Also underperforming was Techtronic Industries, a Hong Kong–based power-tool manufacturer that fell in part because of concerns about slowing construction activity in the United States.
Our holdings among industrials were also weak relative to the benchmark, with British Airways a notable laggard in this group. Economic worries led to a significant selloff in this stock, even as the airline’s fundamentals remained very strong, in our view.
In financials, our position in Japanese bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group detracted from performance. The bank’s significant international presence caused investors to worry about potential exposure to subprime loans — exposure that had not yet materialized.
The views expressed are current as of the date of this report and are subject to change.
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What factors added to performance between Nov. 30, 2006, and Nov. 30, 2007?
The Fund benefited from its holdings in the technology sector, especially from Nokia, which was the Fund’s top performer overall. We first bought shares of the Finnish mobile-phone maker several years ago, when they were much cheaper. In recent years, Nokia has solidified its dominant market position and has seen strong growth in emerging markets. The company’s shares nearly doubled during the fiscal year on stronger sales and profits.
The Fund’s healthcare holdings fared better than the sector as a whole, although our higher exposure, compared to the MSCI EAFE Index, to this relatively weak-performing group was a negative factor. The Fund especially benefited from a position in Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company specializing in diabetes care. Investors rewarded the company for its increased profitability, in large part stemming from its successful introduction of a new, more effective insulin product.
Also strong was Australian soft-drink bottler Coca-Cola Amatil, which benefited from steady demand for its products, strong cash flows, and the well-received sale of its underperforming South Korean division.
Were there changes to your management approach over the past fiscal year?
We remained very much focused on individual, bottom-up stock selection. In other words, we continued to build our Fund one company at a time, as opposed to seeking to own stocks because they belong to certain favored sectors.
We regularly emphasized attractively valued stocks that we believed had compelling and enduring competitive advantages that were not being fully appreciated by the market. In all types of markets, we looked for solid, well-run businesses that were temporarily out of favor but offered investors good long-term appreciation potential.
How was the Fund positioned at the end of November 2007?
At period end, the Fund was significantly overweighted compared to the index in the consumer discretionary sector, where we favored attractively valued, high-quality, globally competitive companies that have a diversified business mix. In contrast, we had found relatively few value opportunities in utilities and materials, both of which had seen significant run-ups in their share prices. Although we believed that valuations were relatively high in most markets, we were of the opinion that the worst of the recent value-stock downturn was already reflected in share prices.
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Delaware Emerging Markets Fund
Dec. 11, 2007
The managers of Delaware Emerging Markets Fund provided the answers to the questions below as a review of the Fund’s activities for the fiscal year that ended Nov. 30, 2007.
In general, how did emerging markets securities fare during the fiscal year?
Emerging markets performed well during the fiscal year, continuing the trend of strong positive performance that they have generally experienced since 2003. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose significantly during the period, proving highly resilient to concerns about a global economic slowdown and the credit crisis emanating from the United States. Underscoring the volatility that can be inherent in emerging markets, the index, despite its overall strength, experienced three different “corrections” during the year — ranging from 19% to 10% downturns.
The overall strong performance of the index highlighted what we view as the positive fundamentals underlying many emerging markets: a) growing national GDPs supported by both domestic demand and high commodity prices; b) good macroeconomic fundamentals marked by high current account surpluses, strong currencies, and prudent fiscal and monetary policies; and c) high rates of earnings growth at the corporate level.
Some of the strongest markets were China, Brazil, and Turkey, which rose 96%, 87%, and 74%, respectively (all country returns based on MSCI country indices). With a few small exceptions, countries represented in the index registered positive returns during the fiscal year, illustrating the breadth of the strength across emerging markets. Major markets that turned in disappointing performance included Taiwan with +7.60%, Mexico at +17%, and Russia with a return of +21%. (Source: Lipper)
How did Delaware Emerging Markets Fund perform versus its benchmark index and peers?
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund outperformed its benchmark during the period, returning +46.11% at net asset value and +37.70% at its maximum offer price (both figures are for Class A shares with all distributions reinvested). The MSCI Emerging Markets Index advanced 45.16%, and the average return for funds tracked within the Lipper Emerging Markets category was 41.98%. For complete, annualized performance information about Delaware Emerging Markets Fund, please see the table on page 10.
What was your management approach during the year?
This fiscal year was the first full year in which the Fund was managed by Liu-Er Chen and our Boston-based team of emerging markets analysts. Our investment strategy, based on estimating a company’s intrinsic value, was a significant move away from the previous management team’s focus on high dividend yields and defensive country positioning. When the recently closed fiscal year began in December 2006, we were still undergoing a process of altering the Fund’s investment portfolio, to bring it in line with our investment style. All securities in the Fund were reassessed in the context of the new investment model and subsequently sold or held, based on our analysis.
During the fiscal year, we followed our practice of not aiming for specific allocations to countries or sectors, but letting our fundamental investment process guide the creation of the Fund. In our experience, this generally results in carrying more exposure, compared to the benchmark, to attractive markets and sectors. At the same time, it generally results in less exposure to countries and sectors that our process deems to be unfavorable, on either an absolute or relative basis.
We also kept abreast of economic news in the countries in which we invested, though we did not make trading decisions based on such news. We focused on stocks that we believed will deliver enduring value, regardless of the news that affected particular countries or sectors.
As part of our investment approach, which is based on estimating a company’s intrinsic value, we analyze a company to determine what we believe to be its true worth. We then compare that intrinsic worth to the company’s
The views expressed are current as of the date of this report and are subject to change.
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market valuation, seeking to identify companies whose intrinsic value exceeds their market valuations.
What factors sparked positive contributions to performance in the 12-month period ended Nov. 30, 2007?
Country allocations explained much of our outperformance. The Fund was significantly overweight compared to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index in Brazil, for instance. Among our holdings there, Cia Vale Do Rio Doce (CVRD), a global leader in iron ore production, rose more than 150%. Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA (CSN), the largest steel manufacturer, climbed 165%. Also in Brazil, we saw a strong advance by CPFL Energia, a stock which gained more than 50%. CPFL is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, generates and distributes electricity. Our position in the company was sold by fiscal year end.
Our allocation to South Korea had a positive effect on performance as well. We believe that the South Korean market generally lends itself to our investment style because it has significantly undervalued assets. South Korean companies are often grouped in holding-company structures that we believe are inefficient, and offer value as a result. During the fiscal year, several of these holding companies provided excellent returns within the Fund, including SK Holdings and Daelim Industrial, which was sold by year end. Another South Korean stock that performed well was Samsung, which gained more than 90% during the period. Samsung is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of consumer electronics and semiconductors. We believed the company’s shares were undervalued relative to the company’s underlying businesses.
Some individual Chinese holdings made substantially positive contributions to the Fund’s return as well, although as a group, our Chinese investments detracted from our performance relative to the index. Among the positive contributors, Baidu.com saw its share price increase by more than 80%. Baidu.com is China’s leading internet search engine, with a dominant and growing franchise in a rapidly expanding market.
What factors hampered the Fund’s fiscal year performance?
As groups, our holdings in China and Indonesia were among the significant detractors to Fund performance relative to the index. The Fund experienced positive returns in both countries, but our holdings did not keep up with the impressive returns within the index.
In China, detractors were China Citic Bank and Country Garden Holdings, which fell 16% and 19%, respectively. China Citic Bank shares debuted earlier this year in an April initial public offering. It is the nation’s eighth-largest bank by assets. Country Garden is a land developer that builds townhouses and apartments. Underscoring some of the risks that can be inherent in Chinese stocks, Country Garden shares suffered late in the period as reports about alleged collusion between the company and local government officials surfaced. Country Garden denied that it took any illegal actions. Both China Citic Bank and Country Garden positions were sold before year end.
In Indonesia, our lone detractor was Gudang Garam, dropping by 16% during the period. Gudang is the nation’s largest tobacco producer in terms of market share. We sold this holding before the end of the fiscal year.
What other strategic moves affected the investment strategy of the Fund between Nov. 30, 2006, and Nov. 30, 2007?
First and foremost, we maintained our dedication to finding investment ideas that met our strict valuation criteria. We also continued investing with an eye toward the long term, maintaining an investment horizon of between three and five years. We were mindful of valuation swings that we saw over the course of the year, and we continued our disciplined adherence to our investment methodology.
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Delaware Global Value Fund
Dec. 11, 2007
The managers of Delaware Global Value Fund provided the answers to the questions below as a review of the Fund’s activities for the fiscal year that ended Nov. 30, 2007.
What kind of economic and stock market backdrop did the Fund encounter during the fiscal reporting period?
U.S. stocks turned in only moderate gains during the past year, in the face of a slowing economy, declining corporate earnings growth, and a weaker housing market. Equity markets rose steadily early in the period. The sanguine conditions were interrupted, however, by a brief but sharp correction in late February and early March as investors around the globe came to terms with weaker-than-expected economic data in the United States.
Stocks recovered throughout the spring, but conditions deteriorated during summer months as investors, already nervous about rising energy prices and other pressures on consumer spending, began to focus more intently on the difficult conditions for homeowners and homebuilders. Falling home prices and rising interest rates triggered an increase in mortgage defaults and substantial losses for banks and home lenders. Financial institutions that had invested in securities backed by the riskiest loans faced some of the steepest losses. Lenders responded by dramatically tightening their borrowing requirements.
Within this environment, nervous investors fled the U.S. stock market between mid-July and mid-August. Equity markets staged a temporary recovery in September after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates several times. The Fed’s interest rate cuts weren’t enough to satisfy investor anxiety, however. Markets fell sharply again in the fiscal period’s final month, overcome by losses associated with subprime mortgages as well as potentially meager consumer spending.
During the period, general trends in international markets tracked those in the U.S., although established-market international stocks outperformed the U.S., helped by a declining U.S. dollar. Growth stocks outpaced their value counterparts — a reversal of the trend seen in recent prior years.
U.S. financial institutions were hit first and hardest, but the damage soon spread to banks and insurance companies elsewhere, as investors sought to determine the full extent of bad debts. Global financial stocks broadly sold off, with many solid businesses appearing to suffer nearly as much as some of the more obviously poor-quality companies.
As value investors, we remained focused on the lower-priced segment of the market. These stocks did not fare as well as growth-oriented investments, holding back returns in the Fund.
How did the Fund perform in this changing marketplace?
For its fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 2007, Delaware Global Value Fund returned +6.96% with all distributions reinvested (Class A shares at net asset value) and +0.79% with the sales charge included (Class A shares at maximum offer price). The Fund’s benchmark index is the MSCI All-Country World Index, which gained 14.11% over the fiscal period. The Fund’s peer group, as measured by the Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Average, gained 12.27% (source: Lipper). For the complete, annualized performance of Delaware Global Value Fund, please see the table on page 12.
What factors hampered the Fund’s performance during the 12-month period?
Our exposure to the poor-performing consumer discretionary sector, along with weak stock selection there, detracted from results. Two particular drags in the sector were Nissan Motor and Honda Motor, a position that we sold before the end of the fiscal year. North America is a significant market for both of these Japanese automakers, and worries about a slowing U.S. economy weighed on the stocks. Also underperforming was Techtronic Industries, a Hong Kong–based power-tool manufacturer that fell in part because of concerns about slowing construction activity in the United States.
Disappointing stock selection in the U.S. consumer discretionary sector also hurt Fund returns as Limited Brands underperformed. The company faced
The views expressed are current as of the date of this report and are subject to change.
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challenges related to a restructuring, and it experienced disappointing same-store sales.
Our holdings among industrials were also weak, with British Airways a notable laggard in this group. Economic worries led to a significant selloff in this stock, even as the airline’s fundamentals remained very strong, in our view.
In financials, our position in Japanese bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group detracted. The bank’s significant international presence caused investors to worry about potential exposure to subprime loans — exposure that had not yet materialized. In another example, our investment in Washington Mutual, whose business is heavily tied to mortgage lending, detracted from performance. Midwest-based bank Huntington Bancshares was also a disappointment. The combination of challenging interest rate conditions in recent years, along with its exposure to the slower Midwest economy and troubled U.S. auto industry, conspired to hurt Huntington’s stock price.
Consumer finance and credit card company Discover Financial Services also detracted from Fund returns. Discover, which was spun off from Morgan Stanley in June, was a recent addition to the Fund. We believe that Discover’s stock fell in part because of investors’ worries about consumer spending strength and the potential for higher charge-offs at the company. Despite recent troubles, we maintained this holding because we continued to have confidence in the company’s long-term value.
In reviewing the Fund’s U.S. holdings, an underweight allocation to the energy sector (versus the S&P 500 Index, which we use as the benchmark for comparing the Fund’s sector weightings among its U.S. holdings) had a negative impact on overall performance, as rising commodity prices propelled energy sector shares during the period. Likewise, an underweight U.S. position (versus the S&P 500 Index) in the cyclically oriented industrials sector detracted from the Fund’s overall returns.
What factors added to performance between Nov. 30, 2006, and Nov. 30, 2007?
The Fund benefited from its holdings in the technology sector, especially from Nokia, which was the portfolio’s top performer overall. We first bought shares of the Finnish mobile-phone maker several years ago, when they were much cheaper. In recent years, Nokia has solidified its dominant market position and has seen strong growth in emerging markets. The company’s shares nearly doubled during the past year on stronger sales and profits.
In the U.S., we increased the Fund’s stake in technology, and strong stock selection in that area added to returns. Technology is not considered a traditional value sector, yet we have found an increasing number of opportunities there in recent years. Hewlett-Packard (HP), which manufactures computers, printers, and other devices, performed particularly well but was sold after the company approached the valuation levels we had targeted. HP successfully grew its sales and earnings as the company benefited from new leadership and restructuring efforts. Leading microprocessor maker Intel also continued to rebound during much of the year and contributed to the Fund’s results.
The Fund’s non-U.S. healthcare holdings fared better than the sector as a whole, led by Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company specializing in diabetes care. Investors rewarded the company for its increased profitability, in large part stemming from its successful introduction of a new, more effective insulin product.
Also strong was Australian soft-drink bottler Coca-Cola Amatil, which benefited from steady demand for its products, strong cash flows, and the well-received sale of its underperforming South Korean division.
Were there any noteworthy changes to the Fund?
We sold our shares of Merck after the company approached the valuation levels we had targeted. With the proceeds of the Merck sale, we established a position in another healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson, which offered a much more compelling valuation in our view. In addition, the company’s diversified product mix — its business includes pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic, and consumer product divisions — provided valuable diversification that we believed would be prudent in a potentially more challenging economic environment.
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We also established a new position in leading food products company Kraft. Kraft has underperformed in recent years, but we believed the company could benefit from the strength of its product lineup and new leadership. We were also attracted to Kraft’s above-average dividend yield and the defensiveness that the consumer staples sector has historically provided in times of market uncertainty.
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Performance summary
Delaware International Value Equity Fund
The performance data quoted represent past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please obtain the performance data for the most recent month end by calling 800 523-1918 or visiting our Web site at www.delawareinvestments.com/performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the investment company carefully before investing. The Delaware International Value Equity Fund prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company. Please request a prospectus through your financial advisor or by calling 800 523-1918 or visiting our Web site at www.delawareinvestments.com. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
Instances of high double-digit returns are unusual, cannot be sustained, and were achieved primarily during favorable market conditions.
Fund performance | ||||
Average annual total returns | ||||
Through Nov. 30, 2007 | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Lifetime |
Class A (Est. Oct. 31, 1991) | ||||
Excluding sales charge | +11.24% | +19.40% | +9.15% | +9.51% |
Including sales charge | +4.82% | +18.00% | +8.51% | +9.11% |
Class B (Est. Sept. 6, 1994) | ||||
Excluding sales charge | +10.48% | +18.56% | +8.54% | +8.46% |
Including sales charge | +6.48% | +18.34% | +8.54% | +8.46% |
Class C (Est. Nov. 29, 1995) | ||||
Excluding sales charge | +10.50% | +18.59% | +8.40% | +9.03% |
Including sales charge | +9.50% | +18.59% | +8.40% | +9.03% |
Class R shares had not commenced operations as of Nov. 30, 2007.
Returns reflect the reinvestment of all distributions and any applicable sales charges as noted in the following paragraphs. Performance for Class B and C shares, excluding sales charges, assumes either that contingent deferred sales charges did not apply or that the investment was not redeemed.
An expense limitation was in effect for all classes during the periods shown in the Fund performance chart above and in the Performance of a $10,000 Investment chart on the next page. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect.
The Fund offers Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of up to 5.75%, and have an annual distribution and service fee of up to 0.30% of average daily net assets.
Class B shares may be purchased through dividend reinvestment and certain permitted exchanges. As described in the prospectus, Class B shares have a contingent deferred sales charge that declines from 4.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately eight years after purchase. They are also subject to an annual distribution and service fee of up to 1.00% of average daily net assets. Ten-year and lifetime performance figures for Class B shares reflect conversion to Class A shares after eight years.
Effective at the close of business on May 31, 2007, no new or subsequent investments are allowed in Class B shares of the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds, except through a reinvestment of dividends or capital gains or permitted exchanges. Please see the prospectus supplement for additional information.
Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed during the first 12 months. They are also subject to an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00% of average daily net assets.
Please see the fee table in the prospectus and your financial professional for a more complete explanation of sales charges.
Management has contracted to reimburse expenses and/or waive its management fees from April 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008, as described in the most recent prospectus.
The Fund’s net expense ratios for Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares are 1.40%, 2.10%, 2.10%, 1.60%, and 1.10%, respectively, as disclosed in the most recent prospectus. Without the fee waiver, total operating expenses for Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares would have been 1.42%, 2.12%, 2.12%, 1.72%, and 1.12%, respectively.
The average annual total returns for the 1-year, 3-year, and lifetime (since June 2, 2003) periods ended Nov. 30, 2007, for Delaware International Value Equity Fund Class R shares were 11.07%, 15.35%, and 19.19%, respectively.
Class R shares were first made available June 2, 2003, and are available only for certain retirement plan products. They are sold without a sales charge and have an annual distribution and service fee of up to 0.60% of average daily net assets, but such fee is currently subject to a contractual cap of 0.50% of average daily net assets from April 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008.
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The average annual total returns for the 1-year, 5-year, 10-year, and lifetime (since Oct. 31, 1991) periods ended Nov. 30, 2007, for Delaware International Value Equity Institutional Class shares were 11.59%, 19.76%, 9.47%, and 9.82%, respectively.
Institutional Class shares were first made available Nov. 9, 1992, and are available without sales or asset-based distribution charges only to certain eligible institutional accounts. Institutional Class performance prior to Nov. 9, 1992, is based on Class A performance and was adjusted to eliminate the sales charges, but not the asset-based distribution charge of Class A shares.
The performance table on the previous page and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
Foreign investments are subject to risks not ordinarily associated with domestic investments, such as currency, economic and political risks, and different accounting standards.
Fund basics
As of Nov. 30, 2007
Fund objective |
The Fund seeks long-term growth without undue risk to principal. |
Total Fund net assets |
$1.05 billion |
Number of holdings |
51 |
Fund start date | ||
Oct. 31, 1991 | ||
Nasdaq symbols | CUSIPs | |
Class A | DEGIX | 245914106 |
Class B | DEIEX | 245914700 |
Class C | DEGCX | 245914858 |
Class R | DIVRX | 245914577 |
Institutional Class | DEQIX | 245914403 |
Performance of a $10,000 Investment
Nov. 30, 1997, through Nov. 30, 2007
Starting value (Nov. 30, 1997) | Ending value (Nov. 30, 2007) | ||
MSCI EAFE Index | $10,000 | $23,681 | |
Delaware International Value Equity Fund — Class A shares | $9,425 | $22,630 |
The chart assumes $10,000 invested in the Fund on Nov. 30, 1997, and includes the effect of a 5.75% front-end sales charge and the reinvestment of all distributions.
Performance of other Fund classes will vary due to different charges and expenses.
The chart also assumes $10,000 invested in the MSCI EAFE Index as of Nov. 30, 1997. The MSCI EAFE Index is a composite of stocks in established markets in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. An index is unmanaged and does not reflect the costs of operating a mutual fund, such as the costs of buying, selling, and holding securities. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
The prospectus sets forth details about charges, expenses, investment objective, and operating policies of the investment company.
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Delaware Emerging Markets Fund
The performance data quoted represent past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please obtain the performance data for the most recent month end by calling 800 523-1918 or visiting our Web site at www.delawareinvestments.com/performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the investment company carefully before investing. The Delaware Emerging Markets Fund prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company. Please request a prospectus through your financial advisor or by calling 800 523-1918 or visiting our Web site at www.delawareinvestments.com. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
Instances of high double-digit returns are unusual, cannot be sustained, and were achieved primarily during favorable market conditions.
Fund performance | ||||
Average annual total returns | ||||
Through Nov. 30, 2007 | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Lifetime |
Class A (Est. June 10, 1996) | ||||
Excluding sales charge | +46.11% | +37.61% | +14.65% | +12.93% |
Including sales charge | +37.70% | +35.99% | +13.97% | +12.35% |
Class B (Est. June 10, 1996) | ||||
Excluding sales charge | +44.97% | +36.60% | +13.97% | +12.36% |
Including sales charge | +40.97% | +36.47% | +13.97% | +12.36% |
Class C (Est. June 10, 1996) | ||||
Excluding sales charge | +45.03% | +36.61% | +13.80% | +12.10% |
Including sales charge | +44.03% | +36.61% | +13.80% | +12.10% |
Class R shares had not commenced operations as of Nov. 30, 2007.
Returns reflect the reinvestment of all distributions and any applicable sales charges as noted in the following paragraphs.
Performance for Class B and C shares, excluding sales charges, assumes either that contingent deferred sales charges did not apply or that the investment was not redeemed.
An expense limitation was in effect for all classes during the periods shown in the Fund performance chart above and in the Performance of a $10,000 Investment chart on the next page. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect.
The Fund offers Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of up to 5.75%, and have an annual distribution and service fee of up to 0.30% of average daily net assets, but such a fee is currently subject to a contractual cap of 0.25% of average daily net assets through March 31, 2008.
Class B shares may be purchased through dividend reinvestment and certain permitted exchanges. As described in the prospectus, Class B shares have a contingent deferred sales charge that declines from 4.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately eight years after purchase. They are also subject to an annual distribution and service fee of up to 1.00% of average daily net assets. Ten-year and lifetime performance figures for Class B shares reflect conversion to Class A shares after eight years.
Effective at the close of business on May 31, 2007, no new or subsequent investments are allowed in Class B shares of the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds, except through a reinvestment of dividends or capital gains or permitted exchanges. Please see the prospectus supplement for additional information.
Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed during the first 12 months. They are also subject to an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00% of average daily net assets.
Please see the fee table in the prospectus and your financial professional for a more complete explanation of sales charges.
Management has contracted to reimburse expenses and/or waive its management fees from April 1, 2007, until such time as the waivers are discontinued, as described in the most recent prospectus.
The Fund’s net expense ratios for Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares are 1.93%, 2.68%, 2.68%, 2.18%, and 1.68%, respectively, as disclosed in the most recent prospectus. Without the fee waiver, total operating expenses for Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares would have been 1.98%, 2.68%, 2.68%, 2.28%, and 1.68%, respectively.
The average annual total returns for the 1-year, 5-year, 10-year, and lifetime (since June 10, 1996) periods ended Nov. 30, 2007, for Delaware Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Class shares were 46.49%, 37.98%, 14.94%, and 13.25%, respectively.
Institutional Class shares were first made available June 10, 1996, and are available without sales or asset-based distribution charges only to certain eligible institutional accounts.
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The performance table on the previous page and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholders would pay on Fund distributions of Fund shares.
Foreign investments are subject to risks not ordinarily associated with domestic investments, such as currency, economic and political risks, and different accounting standards.
Investing in emerging markets can be riskier than investing in well-established foreign markets.
Fund basics |
As of Nov. 30, 2007 |
Fund objective |
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. |
Total Fund net assets |
$1.07 billion |
Number of holdings |
151 |
Fund start date | ||
June 10, 1996 | ||
Nasdaq symbols | CUSIPs | |
Class A | DEMAX | 245914841 |
Class B | DEMBX | 245914833 |
Class C | DEMCX | 245914825 |
Institutional Class | DEMIX | 245914817 |
Performance of a $10,000 Investment
Nov. 30, 1997, through Nov. 30, 2007
Starting value (Nov. 30, 1997) | Ending value (Nov. 30, 2007) | ||
MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index | $10,000 | $38,720 | |
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund — Class A shares | $9,425 | $36,969 |
The chart assumes $10,000 invested in the Fund on Nov. 30, 1997, and includes the effect of a 5.75% front-end sales charge and the reinvestment of all distributions.
Performance of other Fund classes will vary due to different charges and expenses.
The chart also assumes $10,000 invested in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index as of Nov. 30, 1997. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a composite of international stocks in emerging market countries. An index is unmanaged and does not reflect the costs of operating a mutual fund, such as the costs of buying, selling, and holding securities. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
The prospectus sets forth details about charges, expenses, investment objective, and operating policies of the investment company.
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Performance summary
Delaware Global Value Fund
The performance data quoted represent past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please obtain the performance data for the most recent month end by calling 800 523-1918 or visiting our Web site at www.delawareinvestments.com/performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the investment company carefully before investing. The Delaware Global Value Fund prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company. Please request a prospectus through your financial advisor or by calling 800 523-1918 or visiting our Web site at www.delawareinvestments.com. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
Instances of high double-digit returns are unusual, cannot be sustained, and were achieved primarily during favorable market conditions.
Fund performance | |||
Average annual total returns | |||
Through Nov. 30, 2007 | 1 year | 5 years | Lifetime |
Class A (Est. Dec. 19, 1997) | |||
Excluding sales charge | +6.96% | +23.06% | +11.37% |
Including sales charge | +0.79% | +21.61% | +10.71% |
Class B (Est. Sept. 28, 2001) | |||
Excluding sales charge | +6.08% | +22.13% | +16.02% |
Including sales charge | +2.52% | +21.92% | +16.02% |
Class C (Est. Sept. 28, 2001) | |||
Excluding sales charge | +6.17% | +22.16% | +16.05% |
Including sales charge | +5.28% | +22.16% | +16.05% |
Class R shares had not commenced operations as of Nov. 30, 2007.
Returns reflect the reinvestment of all distributions and any applicable sales charges as noted in the following paragraphs. Performance for Class B and C shares, excluding sales charges, assumes either that contingent deferred sales charges did not apply or that the investment was not redeemed.
An expense limitation was in effect for all classes during the periods shown in the Fund performance chart above and in the Performance of a $10,000 Investment chart on the next page. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect.
The Fund offers Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of up to 5.75%, and have an annual distribution and service fee of up to 0.30% of average daily net assets, but such a fee is currently subject to a contractual cap of 0.25% of average daily net assets through March 31, 2008.
Class B shares may be purchased through dividend reinvestment and certain permitted exchanges. As described in the prospectus, Class B shares have a contingent deferred sales charge that declines from 4.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately eight years after purchase. They are also subject to an annual distribution and service fee of up to 1.00% of average daily net assets. Ten-year and lifetime performance figures for Class B shares reflect conversion to Class A shares after eight years.
Effective at the close of business on May 31, 2007, no new or subsequent investments are allowed in Class B shares of the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds, except through a reinvestment of dividends or capital gains or permitted exchanges. Please see the prospectus supplement for additional information.
Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed during the first 12 months. They are also subject to an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00% of average daily net assets.
Please see the fee table in the prospectus and your financial professional for a more complete explanation of sales charges. Management has contracted to reimburse expenses and/or waive its management fees from April 1, 2007, until such time as the waivers are discontinued, as described in the most recent prospectus.
The Fund’s net expense ratios for Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares are 1.45%, 2.20%, 2.20%, 1.70%, and 1.20%, respectively, as disclosed in the most recent prospectus. Without the fee waiver, total operating expenses for Class A, B, C, R, and Institutional Class shares would have been 1.74%, 2.44%, 2.44%, 2.04%, and 1.44%, respectively.
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The average annual total returns for the 1-year, 5-year, and lifetime (since Dec. 19, 1997) periods ended Nov. 30, 2007, for Delaware Global Value Fund Institutional Class shares were 7.12%, 23.39%, and 11.55%, respectively. Institutional Class shares were first made available Dec. 19, 1997, and are available without sales or asset-based distribution charges only to certain eligible institutional accounts.
The performance table on the previous page and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
Investing in emerging markets can be riskier than investing in well-established foreign markets.
Foreign investments are subject to risks not ordinarily associated with domestic investments, such as currency, economic and political risks, and different accounting standards.
The use of the word “global” in the Fund’s name indicates that the Fund invests in both domestic and foreign securities, as opposed to an “international” fund that invests primarily in foreign securities.
Fund basics |
As of Nov. 30, 2007 |
Fund objective |
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. |
Total Fund net assets |
$119 million |
Number of holdings |
83 |
Fund start date | ||
Dec. 19, 1997 | ||
Nasdaq symbols | CUSIPs | |
Class A | DABAX | 245914718 |
Class B | DABBX | 245914692 |
Class C | DABCX | 245914684 |
Institutional Class | DABIX | 245914676 |
Performance of a $10,000 Investment
Dec. 19, 1997, through Nov. 30, 2007
Starting value (Dec. 19, 1997) | Ending value (Nov. 30, 2007) | ||
Delaware Global Value Fund — Class A shares | $9,425 | $27,521 | |
MSCI All-Country World Index (net) | $10,000 | $20,334 |
The chart assumes $10,000 invested in the Fund on Dec. 19, 1997, and includes the effect of a 5.75% front-end sales charge and the reinvestment of all distributions. Performance of other Fund classes will vary due to different charges and expenses.
The chart also assumes $10,000 invested in the MSCI All-Country World Index (net) as of the end of the month of the Fund’s inception, Dec. 31, 1997. The MSCI ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets. An index is unmanaged and does not reflect the costs of operating a mutual fund, such as the costs of buying, selling, and holding securities. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
The prospectus sets forth details about charges, expenses, investment objective, and operating policies of the investment company.
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Disclosure of Fund expenses
For the period June 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. These following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period June 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007.
Actual Expenses
The first section of the tables shown, “Actual Fund Return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second section of the tables shown, “Hypothetical 5% Return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second section of each table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. The Funds’ expenses shown in the tables reflect fee waivers in effect. The expenses shown in each table assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
*“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Delaware International Value Equity Fund
Expense Analysis of an Investment of $1,000
Expenses | |||||||
Beginning | Ending | Paid During | |||||
Account | Account | Annualized | Period* | ||||
Value | Value | Expense | 6/1/07 to | ||||
6/1/07 | 11/30/07 | Ratio | 11/30/07 | ||||
Actual Fund Return | |||||||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $967.70 | 1.40% | $ 6.91 | |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 964.30 | 2.10% | 10.34 | |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 964.80 | 2.10% | 10.34 | |||
Class R | 1,000.00 | 967.00 | 1.60% | 7.89 | |||
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 969.00 | 1.10% | 5.43 | |||
Hypothetical 5% Return (5% return before expenses) | |||||||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.05 | 1.40% | $ 7.08 | |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,014.54 | 2.10% | 10.61 | |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,014.54 | 2.10% | 10.61 | |||
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,017.05 | 1.60% | 8.09 | |||
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,019.55 | 1.10% | 5.57 |
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund
Expense Analysis of an Investment of $1,000
Expenses | |||||||
Beginning | Ending | Paid During | |||||
Account | Account | Annualized | Period* | ||||
Value | Value | Expense | 6/1/07 to | ||||
6/1/07 | 11/30/07 | Ratio | 11/30/07 | ||||
Actual Fund Return | |||||||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,213.90 | 1.92% | $10.66 | |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,208.70 | 2.67% | 14.78 | |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,209.10 | 2.67% | 14.79 | |||
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,215.40 | 1.67% | 9.27 | |||
Hypothetical 5% Return (5% return before expenses) | |||||||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,015.44 | 1.92% | $ 9.70 | |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,011.68 | 2.67% | 13.46 | |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,011.68 | 2.67% | 13.46 | |||
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,016.70 | 1.67% | 8.44 |
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Delaware Global Value Fund
Expense Analysis of an Investment of $1,000
Expenses | |||||||
Beginning | Ending | Paid During | |||||
Account | Account | Annualized | Period* | ||||
Value | Value | Expense | 6/1/07 to | ||||
6/1/07 | 11/30/07 | Ratio | 11/30/07 | ||||
Actual Fund Return | |||||||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $947.30 | 1.45% | $ 7.08 | |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 943.30 | 2.20% | 10.72 | |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 943.40 | 2.20% | 10.72 | |||
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 947.50 | 1.20% | 5.86 | |||
Hypothetical 5% Return (5% return before expenses) | |||||||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,017.80 | 1.45% | $ 7.33 | |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,014.04 | 2.20% | 11.11 | |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,014.04 | 2.20% | 11.11 | |||
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,019.05 | 1.20% | 6.07 |
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Country and sector allocations
As of November 30, 2007
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Fund materials.
Delaware International Value Equity Fund | ||
Percentage | ||
Composition of Portfolio | of Net Assets | |
Common Stock by Country | 97.34% | |
Australia | 3.57% | |
Belgium | 1.73% | |
Canada | 3.09% | |
Denmark | 2.20% | |
Finland | 2.77% | |
France | 15.64% | |
Germany | 5.00% | |
Hong Kong | 2.70% | |
Ireland | 1.14% | |
Japan | 19.48% | |
Mexico | 2.96% | |
Netherlands | 4.64% | |
South Korea | 1.47% | |
Sweden | 2.00% | |
Switzerland | 2.05% | |
Taiwan | 2.24% | |
United Kingdom | 24.66% | |
Discount Note | 1.51% | |
Securities Lending Collateral | 13.90% | |
Total Value of Securities | 112.75% | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | (13.90% | ) |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | 1.15% | |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% | |
Percentage | ||
Common Stock by Sector | of Net Assets | |
Consumer Discretionary | 20.10% | |
Consumer Staples | 5.52% | |
Energy | 6.52% | |
Financials | 17.50% | |
Health Care | 13.06% | |
Industrials | 11.10% | |
Information Technology | 9.37% | |
Materials | 3.37% | |
Telecommunication Services | 8.60% | |
Utilities | 2.20% | |
Total | 97.34% |
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | ||
Percentage | ||
Composition of Portfolio | of Net Assets | |
Common Stock by Country | 91.45% | |
Argentina | 1.79% | |
Australia | 0.26% | |
Brazil | 9.96% | |
Chile | 0.40% | |
China | 13.43% | |
Colombia | 0.36% | |
Hungary | 0.93% | |
India | 1.56% | |
Indonesia | 3.27% | |
Israel | 0.98% | |
Kazakhstan | 0.99% | |
Malaysia | 3.07% | |
Mexico | 4.67% | |
Pakistan | 0.23% | |
Peru | 1.54% | |
Philippines | 0.83% | |
Poland | 1.59% | |
Russia | 8.20% | |
South Africa | 7.03% | |
South Korea | 13.62% | |
Taiwan | 8.76% | |
Thailand | 2.21% | |
Turkey | 3.41% | |
United Kingdom | 1.89% | |
United States | 0.47% | |
Preferred Stock | 6.94% | |
Brazil | 4.56% | |
Russia | 0.61% | |
South Korea | 1.77% | |
Participation Notes | 2.05% | |
India | 2.05% | |
Securities Lending Collateral | 7.33% | |
Total Value of Securities | 107.77% | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | (7.33% | ) |
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets | (0.44% | ) |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% |
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Delaware Emerging Markets Fund (continued) | ||
Percentage | ||
Common and Preferred Stock by Sector | of Net Assets | |
Consumer Discretionary | 5.81% | |
Consumer Staples | 6.24% | |
Energy | 20.32% | |
Financials | 9.06% | |
Industrials | 8.52% | |
Information Technology | 8.53% | |
Materials | 17.62% | |
Telecommunication Services | 15.40% | |
Utilities | 6.89% | |
Total | 98.39% |
Delaware Global Value Fund | ||
Percentage | ||
Composition of Portfolio | of Net Assets | |
Common Stock by Country | 98.31% | |
Australia | 2.20% | |
Belgium | 1.13% | |
Canada | 1.91% | |
Denmark | 1.34% | |
Finland | 1.71% | |
France | 9.76% | |
Germany | 3.11% | |
Hong Kong | 1.66% | |
Ireland | 0.70% | |
Japan | 12.11% | |
Mexico | 1.85% | |
Netherlands | 2.87% | |
South Korea | 0.85% | |
Sweden | 1.22% | |
Switzerland | 1.29% | |
Taiwan | 1.38% | |
United Kingdom | 15.21% | |
United States | 38.01% | |
Securities Lending Collateral | 12.70% | |
Total Value of Securities | 111.01% | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | (12.70% | ) |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | 1.69% | |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% | |
Percentage | ||
Common Stock by Sector | of Net Assets | |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.47% | |
Consumer Staples | 8.20% | |
Energy | 6.32% | |
Financials | 19.48% | |
Health Care | 15.21% | |
Industrials | 9.10% | |
Information Technology | 10.25% | |
Materials | 3.22% | |
Telecommunication Services | 7.54% | |
Utilities | 2.52% | |
Total | 98.31% |
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Statements of net assets
Delaware International Value Equity Fund
November 30, 2007
Number of | Value | |||
Shares | (U.S.$) | |||
Common Stock – 97.34%D | ||||
Australia – 3.57% | ||||
Coca-Cola Amatil | 2,009,744 | $ | 17,793,329 | |
*Telstra | 2,914,069 | 12,041,515 | ||
*Telstra - Receipt | 2,800,492 | 7,792,516 | ||
37,627,360 | ||||
Belgium – 1.73% | ||||
Dexia | 667,504 | 18,183,558 | ||
18,183,558 | ||||
Canada – 3.09% | ||||
†CGI Group Class A | 2,862,699 | 32,548,888 | ||
32,548,888 | ||||
Denmark – 2.20% | ||||
Novo Nordisk Class B | 181,990 | 23,117,872 | ||
23,117,872 | ||||
Finland – 2.77% | ||||
Nokia | 739,822 | 29,164,908 | ||
29,164,908 | ||||
France – 15.64% | ||||
*AXA | 484,254 | 19,734,378 | ||
*Cie de Saint-Gobain | 210,308 | 20,599,072 | ||
*Lafarge | 162,296 | 25,719,201 | ||
*Lagardere | 223,196 | 17,894,964 | ||
*Publicis Groupe | 501,289 | 18,205,643 | ||
*Sanofi-Aventis | 301,803 | 28,782,167 | ||
Total | 418,510 | 33,844,451 | ||
164,779,876 | ||||
Germany – 5.00% | ||||
Bayerische Motoren Werke | 413,144 | 25,178,059 | ||
Metro | 300,320 | 27,451,439 | ||
52,629,498 | ||||
Hong Kong – 2.70% | ||||
*Esprit Holdings | 986,116 | 14,869,107 | ||
*Techtronic Industries | 16,207,000 | 13,616,574 | ||
28,485,681 | ||||
Ireland – 1.14% | ||||
Anglo Irish Bank | 688,183 | 11,972,655 | ||
11,972,655 | ||||
Japan – 19.48% | ||||
Asahi Glass | 1,731,900 | 24,233,678 | ||
*Canon | 373,339 | 19,693,507 | ||
Don Quijote | 1,228,800 | 26,257,809 | ||
Fujitsu | 2,435,900 | 17,229,964 | ||
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | 1,675,000 | 16,542,013 | ||
*NGK Spark Plug | 622,000 | 11,061,332 | ||
Nissan Motor | 2,036,800 | 23,354,627 | ||
Ono Pharmaceutical | 386,900 | 19,706,851 | ||
Round One | 10,087 | 24,487,739 | ||
Terumo | 442,300 | 22,580,672 | ||
205,148,192 | ||||
Mexico – 2.96% | ||||
Cemex ADR | 335,490 | 9,598,369 | ||
*Telefonos de Mexico ADR | 578,373 | 21,555,962 | ||
31,154,331 | ||||
Netherlands – 4.64% | ||||
ING Groep CVA | 622,546 | 24,149,112 | ||
Koninklijke Philips Electronics | 593,023 | 24,685,531 | ||
48,834,643 | ||||
South Korea – 1.47% | ||||
Kookmin Bank | 214,782 | 15,534,282 | ||
15,534,282 | ||||
Sweden – 2.00% | ||||
Nordea Bank | 1,255,455 | 21,095,486 | ||
21,095,486 | ||||
Switzerland – 2.05% | ||||
Novartis | 380,662 | 21,588,960 | ||
21,588,960 | ||||
Taiwan – 2.24% | ||||
Chunghwa Telecom ADR | 1,186,200 | 23,640,966 | ||
23,640,966 | ||||
United Kingdom – 24.66% | ||||
AstraZeneca | 457,498 | 21,703,931 | ||
BP | 2,868,399 | 34,811,139 | ||
†British Airways | 2,501,291 | 17,504,397 | ||
Greggs | 133,972 | 13,060,547 | ||
HBOS | 1,151,175 | 18,884,165 | ||
Kesa Electricals | 3,882,092 | 18,890,417 | ||
National Grid | 1,374,700 | 23,172,100 | ||
Royal Bank of Scotland Group | 1,195,703 | 11,289,154 | ||
Standard Chartered | 681,746 | 26,798,181 | ||
Tomkins | 3,924,719 | 15,769,297 | ||
Travis Perkins | 507,577 | 13,879,591 | ||
Vodafone Group | 6,828,304 | 25,550,416 | ||
WPP Group | 1,457,019 | 18,394,107 | ||
259,707,442 | ||||
Total Common Stock | ||||
(cost $921,009,104) | 1,025,214,598 | |||
Principal | ||||
Amount | ||||
¹ Discount Note – 1.51% | ||||
Federal Home Loan Bank | ||||
3.801% 12/3/07 | $15,940,031 | 15,936,666 | ||
Total Discount Note | ||||
(cost $15,936,666) | 15,936,666 | |||
Total Value of Securities Before Securities | ||||
Lending Collateral – 98.85% | ||||
(cost $936,945,770) | 1,041,151,264 |
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Number of | Value | ||||
Shares | (U.S.$) | ||||
Securities Lending Collateral** – 13.90% | |||||
Investment Companies | |||||
Mellon GSL DBT II | |||||
Collateral Fund | 146,401,893 | $ | 146,401,893 | ||
Total Securities Lending Collateral | |||||
(cost $146,401,893) | 146,401,893 | ||||
Total Value of Securities – 112.75% | |||||
(cost $1,083,347,663) | 1,187,553,157 | © | |||
Obligation to Return Securities | |||||
Lending Collateral** – (13.90%) | (146,401,893 | ) | |||
Receivables and Other Assets | |||||
Net of Liabilities – 1.15% | 12,097,326 | ||||
Net Assets Applicable to 62,922,215 | |||||
Shares Outstanding – 100.00% | $ | 1,053,248,590 | |||
Net Asset Value – Delaware International Value Equity | |||||
Fund Class A ($472,532,841 / 28,203,664 Shares) | $16.75 | ||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware International Value Equity | |||||
Fund Class B ($34,519,448 / 2,095,664 Shares) | $16.47 | ||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware International Value Equity | |||||
Fund Class C ($144,105,981 / 8,761,586 Shares) | $16.45 | ||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware International Value Equity | |||||
Fund Class R ($3,076,420 / 184,556 Shares) | $16.67 | ||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware International Value | |||||
Equity Fund Institutional Class | |||||
($399,013,900 / 23,676,745 Shares) | $16.85 | ||||
Components of Net Assets at November 30, 2007: | |||||
Shares of beneficial interest | |||||
(unlimited authorization – no par) | $ | 893,484,638 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | 12,714,199 | ||||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | 42,750,361 | ||||
Net unrealized appreciation of investments and | |||||
foreign currencies | 104,299,392 | ||||
Total net assets | $ | 1,053,248,590 |
D | Securities have been classified by country of origin. Classification by type of business has been presented on page 16 in “Country and sector allocations.” |
† | Non-income producing security for the year ended November 30, 2007. |
* | Fully or partially on loan. |
** | See Note 9 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
© | Includes $139,254,597 of securities loaned. |
¹ | The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
Summary of Abbreviations: |
ADR — American Depositary Receipts |
CVA — Dutch Certificate |
EUR — European Monetary Unit |
USD — United States Dollar |
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share – | |
Delaware International Value Equity Fund | |
Net asset value Class A (A) | $16.75 |
Sales charge (5.75% of offering price) (B) | 1.02 |
Offering price | $17.77 |
(A) | Net asset value per share, as illustrated, is the amount which would be paid upon redemption or repurchase of shares. | |
(B) | See the current prospectus for purchases of $50,000 or more. |
The following foreign currency exchange contracts were outstanding at November 30, 2007:
Foreign Currency Exchange Contract1
Contract | Unrealized | |||||
to Receive | In Exchange For | Settlement Date | Depreciation | |||
EUR 5,152,910 | USD (7,627,337) | 12/03/07 | $(88,695) |
The use of foreign currency exchange contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amount recognized in the financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Fund’s total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is reflected in the Fund’s net assets. |
1 See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.”
See accompanying notes
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Statements of net assets
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund
November 30, 2007
Number of | Value | |||
Shares | (U.S.$) | |||
Common Stock – 91.45%D | ||||
Argentina – 1.79% | ||||
*Cresud ADR | 315,700 | $ | 5,840,450 | |
†#Grupo Clarin Class B GDR 144A | 355,900 | 6,584,150 | ||
*†Grupo Financiero Galicia ADR | 262,704 | 1,917,739 | ||
IRSA Inversiones y | ||||
Representaciones GDR | 315,300 | 4,748,418 | ||
19,090,757 | ||||
Australia – 0.26% | ||||
*†Gindalbie Metals | 636,400 | 756,189 | ||
*†Strike Resources | 1,091,489 | 2,010,740 | ||
2,766,929 | ||||
Brazil – 9.96% | ||||
AES Tiete | 149,370,000 | 5,382,553 | ||
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras | 1,936,182 | 27,000,921 | ||
Cia Siderurgica Nacional | 108,912 | 8,292,792 | ||
†Cosan Class A | 222,800 | 2,417,380 | ||
Energias do Brasil | 701,200 | 10,502,159 | ||
Petroleo Brasileiro ADR | 444,100 | 36,047,596 | ||
*†TPI-Tim Participacoes ADR | 156,200 | 6,058,998 | ||
†Triunfo Participacoes Investimentos | 129,400 | 404,217 | ||
*Votorantim Celulose e Papel ADR | 308,658 | 10,253,619 | ||
106,360,235 | ||||
Chile – 0.40% | ||||
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de | ||||
Chile ADR | 24,300 | 4,268,538 | ||
4,268,538 | ||||
China – 13.43%* | ||||
†51job ADR | 119,200 | 2,441,216 | ||
†Asiainfo Holdings | 63,100 | 744,580 | ||
*†Baidu.com ADR | 20,800 | 7,944,768 | ||
China Mobile | 434,800 | 7,950,537 | ||
China Mobile ADR | 78,000 | 7,149,480 | ||
*China Netcom Group ADR | 203,300 | 13,025,431 | ||
†China New Town Development | 1,102,000 | 479,461 | ||
*China Petroleum & Chemical ADR | 42,600 | 6,513,114 | ||
*China Telecom | 18,606,581 | 14,973,015 | ||
China Unicom | 11,582,979 | 27,104,821 | ||
†China Water Affairs Group | 6,286,000 | 3,762,977 | ||
CNPC Hong Kong | 6,833,100 | 4,744,552 | ||
Fountain Set Holdings | 3,908,800 | 889,985 | ||
†GCL Poly Energy Holdings | 157,000 | 69,971 | ||
*New World China Land | 4,441,400 | 4,633,481 | ||
PetroChina | 4,278,000 | 8,222,406 | ||
*PetroChina ADR | 55,800 | 10,699,092 | ||
Road King Infrastructure | 622,000 | 1,169,177 | ||
Sinotrans | 7,621,000 | 3,762,575 | ||
Texwinca Holdings | 4,774,000 | 3,563,209 | ||
†Tom Group | 48,200,000 | 3,702,794 | ||
*Travelsky Technology | 4,904,000 | 5,281,167 | ||
Zhejiang Expressway | 3,142,000 | 4,512,533 | ||
143,340,342 | ||||
Colombia – 0.36% | ||||
†#Almacenes Exito GDR 144A | 500,500 | 3,899,345 | ||
3,899,345 | ||||
Hungary – 0.93% | ||||
Magyar Telekom | 942,766 | 4,925,946 | ||
OTP Bank | 100,502 | 4,959,375 | ||
9,885,321 | ||||
India – 1.56% | ||||
ICICI Bank ADR | 72,000 | 4,356,720 | ||
*#Reliance Industries GDR 144A | 76,304 | 11,159,460 | ||
*†Sify Technologies ADR | 180,700 | 1,149,252 | ||
16,665,432 | ||||
Indonesia – 3.27% | ||||
Aneka Tambang | 12,687,000 | 6,356,795 | ||
Bank Mandiri Persero | 15,018,242 | 5,724,827 | ||
Gudang Garam | 7,057,224 | 6,340,473 | ||
Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam | 10,808,415 | 14,026,150 | ||
United Tractors | 2,039,500 | 2,460,784 | ||
34,909,029 | ||||
Israel – 0.98% | ||||
Israel Chemicals | 982,363 | 10,499,304 | ||
10,499,304 | ||||
Kazakhstan – 0.99% | ||||
†KazMunaiGas Exploration | ||||
Production GDR | 405,541 | 10,544,066 | ||
10,544,066 | ||||
Malaysia – 3.07% | ||||
Bursa Malaysia | 597,000 | 2,387,724 | ||
Eastern & Oriental | 3,251,700 | 2,299,330 | ||
Hong Leong Bank | 4,051,583 | 7,534,268 | ||
KLCC Property Holdings | 3,677,300 | 3,933,045 | ||
Media Prima | 3,388,000 | 2,428,503 | ||
Oriental Holdings | 2,064,900 | 4,059,983 | ||
Tanjong | 951,490 | 4,852,131 | ||
UEM World | 4,712,500 | 5,274,759 | ||
32,769,743 | ||||
Mexico – 4.67% | ||||
America Movil Series L ADR | 107,200 | 6,609,952 | ||
Cemex ADR | 247,108 | 7,069,760 | ||
*Controladora Comercial Mexicana | 1,738,600 | 4,775,252 | ||
Fomento Economico | ||||
Mexicano ADR | 216,000 | 6,998,400 | ||
Grupo Mexico Series B | 1,078,546 | 7,554,172 | ||
†Grupo Simec ADR | 246,300 | 2,357,091 | ||
*Grupo Televisa ADR | 571,300 | 13,808,322 | ||
*TV Azteca CPO | 1,161,100 | 653,571 | ||
49,826,520 | ||||
Pakistan – 0.23% | ||||
Oil & Gas Development GDR | 127,418 | 2,484,651 | ||
2,484,651 | ||||
Peru – 1.54% | ||||
*Cia de Minas Buenaventura ADR | 294,600 | 16,447,518 | ||
16,447,518 |
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Number of | Value | |||
Shares | (U.S.$) | |||
Common Stock (continued) | ||||
Philippines – 0.83% | ||||
†GMA Holdings PDR | 1,129,200 | $ | 207,975 | |
Manila Water | 9,214,000 | 3,691,589 | ||
*Philippine Long Distance | ||||
Telephone ADR | 68,300 | 4,960,629 | ||
8,860,193 | ||||
Poland – 1.59% | ||||
Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen | 507,076 | 10,747,295 | ||
Telekomunikacja Polska | 694,169 | 6,226,470 | ||
16,973,765 | ||||
Russia – 8.20% | ||||
†Chelyabinsk Zink Plant GDR | 144,400 | 1,796,914 | ||
=†Fifth Power Generation GDR | 34,473 | 301,157 | ||
Gazprom ADR | 717,731 | 37,797,796 | ||
LUKOIL ADR | 102,720 | 8,885,280 | ||
LUKOIL ADR (London | ||||
International Exchange) | 220,000 | 19,023,334 | ||
Mobile Telesystems ADR | 119,000 | 10,793,300 | ||
NovaTek GDR | 137,222 | 8,878,263 | ||
=†TGK-5 GDR | 14,224 | 52,688 | ||
87,528,732 | ||||
South Africa – 7.03% | ||||
ArcelorMittal Steel South Africa | 560,310 | 11,406,270 | ||
Barloworld | 280,755 | 4,690,204 | ||
*Gold Fields ADR | 461,900 | 7,598,255 | ||
JD Group | 508,607 | 4,042,570 | ||
MTN Group | 252,500 | 5,103,932 | ||
Pretoria Portland Cement | 1 | 6 | ||
Sasol | 211,437 | 10,690,059 | ||
Standard Bank Group | 802,576 | 12,384,316 | ||
Sun International | 253,600 | 5,313,942 | ||
Telkom | 456,644 | 9,804,109 | ||
Tongaat Hulett | 290,151 | 3,983,729 | ||
75,017,392 | ||||
South Korea – 13.62% | ||||
Basic House | 44,965 | 302,110 | ||
Cheil Industries | 103,760 | 5,905,957 | ||
CJ | 79,804 | 6,712,984 | ||
†CJ Cheiljedang | 23,931 | 7,326,217 | ||
GS Holdings | 100,000 | 6,772,628 | ||
Hyundai Elevator | 39,026 | 5,549,543 | ||
Kookmin Bank | 149,755 | 10,831,152 | ||
Korea Electric Power | 220,420 | 9,283,531 | ||
Korea Gas | 37,365 | 2,945,553 | ||
KT | 213,064 | 11,291,312 | ||
*KT ADR | 125,800 | 3,298,476 | ||
Lotte Confectionery | 4,101 | 6,348,617 | ||
Lotte Shopping | 11,400 | 4,656,348 | ||
*POSCO ADR | 43,500 | 6,867,345 | ||
Samsung Electronics | 46,700 | 28,668,063 | ||
SK Holdings | 16,438 | 3,857,649 | ||
†SK Communications | 133,000 | 4,926,163 | ||
†SK Energy | 40,245 | 8,279,250 | ||
SK Telecom | 37,180 | 10,013,259 | ||
†Thinkware Systems | 33,000 | 1,507,978 | ||
145,344,135 | ||||
Taiwan – 8.76% | ||||
Cathay Financial Holding | 3,747,785 | 8,445,921 | ||
China Steel | 7,704,170 | 10,241,500 | ||
Evergreen Marine | 15,813,000 | 13,693,316 | ||
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre | 4,270,420 | 10,933,070 | ||
MediaTek | 571,750 | 7,521,892 | ||
President Chain Store | 2,831,884 | 7,696,137 | ||
Taiwan Semiconductor | ||||
Manufacturing | 3,957,296 | 7,499,955 | ||
Uni-President Enterprises | 6,954,300 | 9,055,264 | ||
United Microelectronics | 13,009,910 | 7,779,744 | ||
†Walsin Lihwa | 24,255,000 | 10,640,797 | ||
93,507,596 | ||||
Thailand – 2.21% | ||||
Bangkok Bank | 1,394,076 | 4,737,822 | ||
Charoen Pokphand Foods-Foreign | 39,977,600 | 5,385,859 | ||
PTT Exploration & | ||||
Production-Foreign | 1,140,700 | 5,122,576 | ||
Siam Cement NVDR | 1,220,843 | 8,333,050 | ||
23,579,307 | ||||
Turkey – 3.41% | ||||
†Alarko Gayrimenkul Yatirim | 50,800 | 1,288,911 | ||
Alarko Holding | 1,812,600 | 5,868,842 | ||
Aygaz | 145,941 | 609,345 | ||
Turk Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari | 3,589,828 | 6,917,172 | ||
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmet | 399,600 | 4,373,472 | ||
Turkiye Is Bankasi Class C | 1,710,014 | 10,953,142 | ||
Yazicilar Holding | 839,184 | 6,377,377 | ||
36,388,261 | ||||
United Kingdom – 1.89% | ||||
Anglo American | 189,468 | 12,769,456 | ||
^†Dev Property Development | 1,035,200 | 1,667,144 | ||
^†Griffin Mining | 3,080,087 | 5,753,142 | ||
20,189,742 | ||||
United States – 0.47% | ||||
†HlS Systems International | 189,900 | 1,585,665 | ||
†NII Holdings | 63,200 | 3,486,112 | ||
5,071,777 | ||||
Total Common Stock | ||||
(cost $752,875,994) | 976,218,630 | |||
Preferred Stock – 6.94%D | ||||
Brazil – 4.56% | ||||
Banco do Estado do Rio Grande | ||||
Class B 3.64% | 678,900 | 4,355,079 | ||
Braskem Class A 1.12% | 287,400 | 2,524,990 | ||
Centrais Elecricas Brasileiras | ||||
Class B 5.04% | 505,192 | 6,918,321 |
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Statements of net assets
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund
Number of | Value | |||||
Shares | (U.S.$) | |||||
Preferred Stock (continued) | ||||||
Brazil (continued) | ||||||
Cia Vale do Rio Doce Class A 2.59% | 1,124,386 | $ | 32,708,612 | |||
LA Fonte Participacoes 10.07% | 4,417,000 | 2,168,216 | ||||
48,675,218 | ||||||
Russia – 0.61% | ||||||
Transneft 4.33% | 3,436 | 6,510,613 | ||||
6,510,613 | ||||||
South Korea – 1.77% | ||||||
Hyundai Motor 3.70% | 143,897 | 5,090,133 | ||||
Samsung Electronics 0.13% | 31,362 | 13,766,727 | ||||
18,856,860 | ||||||
Total Preferred Stock | ||||||
(cost $44,815,052) | 74,042,691 | |||||
Participation Notes – 2.05%D | ||||||
India – 2.05% | ||||||
=#Lehman CW12 Indian Oil 144A | 2,542,866 | 11,938,584 | ||||
=#Lehman Indian Oil CW Lepo 144A | 172,132 | 2,376,174 | ||||
=#Lehman Oil & Nat Gas CW Lepo 144A | 254,590 | 7,532,904 | ||||
Total Participation Notes | ||||||
(cost $18,346,594) | 21,847,662 | |||||
Total Value of Securities Before Securities | ||||||
Lending Collateral – 100.44% | ||||||
(cost $816,037,640) | 1,072,108,983 | |||||
Securities Lending Collateral** – 7.33% | ||||||
Investment Companies | ||||||
Mellon GSL DBT II | ||||||
Collateral Fund | 78,274,615 | 78,274,615 | ||||
Total Securities Lending Collateral | ||||||
(cost $78,274,615) | 78,274,615 | |||||
Total Value of Securities – 107.77% | ||||||
(cost $894,312,255) | 1,150,383,598 | © | ||||
Obligation to Return Securities | ||||||
Lending Collateral** – (7.33%) | (78,274,615 | ) | ||||
Liabilities Net of Receivables | ||||||
and Other Assets – (0.44%)% | (4,662,502 | ) | ||||
Net Assets Applicable to 47,241,410 | ||||||
Shares Outstanding – 100.00% | $ | 1,067,446,481 | ||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | ||||||
Class A ($673,309,496 / 29,580,891 Shares) | $22.76 | |||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | ||||||
Class B ($45,978,103 / 2,078,220 Shares) | $22.12 | |||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | ||||||
Class C ($237,831,871 / 10,766,160 Shares) | $22.09 | |||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | ||||||
Institutional Class ($110,327,011 / 4,816,139 Shares) | $22.91 | |||||
Components of Net Assets at November 30, 2007: | ||||||
Shares of beneficial interest | ||||||
(unlimited authorization – no par) | $ | 548,718,731 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | 5,834,954 | |||||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | 256,741,614 | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation of investments and | ||||||
foreign currencies | 256,151,182 | |||||
Total net assets | $ | 1,067,446,481 |
† | Non-income producing security for the year ended November 30, 2007. |
# | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At November 30, 2007, the aggregate amount of Rule 144A securities equaled $43,490,617, which represented 4.07% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 10 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
D | Securities have been classified by country of origin. Classification by type of business has been presented on page 16 in “Country and sector allocations.” |
* | Securities listed and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. These securities have significant business operations in China. |
^ | Securities listed and traded on the London Stock Exchange. These securities have significant business operations in India and Bermuda. |
© | Includes $75,558,969 of securities loaned. |
= | Security is being fair valued in accordance with the Fund's fair valuation policy. At November 30, 2007, the aggregate amount of fair valued securities equaled $22,201,507, which represented 2.08% of the Fund's net assets. See Note 1 in "Notes to financial statements." |
* | Fully or partially on loan. |
** | See Note 9 in “Notes to Financial Statements.” |
Summary of Abbreviations:
ADR — American Depositary Receipts
CPO — Certification de Participation Ordinario
GDR — Global Depositary Receipts
NVDR — Non-Voting Depositary Receipts
PDR — Philippine Deposit Receipts
PHP — Philippine Peso
THB — Thailand Baht
USD — United States Dollar
ZAR — South African Rand
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share – | |
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | |
Net asset value Class A (A) | $22.76 |
Sales charge (5.75% of offering price) (B) | 1.39 |
Offering price | $24.15 |
(A) | Net asset value per share, as illustrated, is the amount which would be paid upon redemption or repurchase of shares. | |
(B) | See the current prospectus for purchases of $50,000 or more. |
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The following foreign currency exchange contracts were outstanding at November 30, 2007: | ||||||||||
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts1 | ||||||||||
Unrealized | ||||||||||
Contracts | Settlement | Appreciation | ||||||||
to Receive (Deliver) | In Exchange For | Date | (Depreciation) | |||||||
PHP | (3,710,449) | USD | 86,693 | 12/04/07 | $(912 | ) | ||||
THB | 25,664 | USD | (759) | 12/03/07 | (1 | ) | ||||
ZAR | 7,783,525 | USD | (1,142,517) | 12/05/07 | 642 | |||||
$(271 | ) |
The use of foreign currency exchange contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amount recognized in the financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Fund’s total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is reflected in the Fund’s net assets. |
1 See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.”
See accompanying notes
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Statements of net assets
Delaware Global Value Fund
November 30, 2007
Number of | Value | |||
Shares | (U.S.$) | |||
Common Stock – 98.31%D | ||||
Australia – 2.20% | ||||
Coca-Cola Amatil | 138,300 | $ | 1,224,443 | |
Telstra | 204,352 | 844,423 | ||
Telstra - Receipt | 196,296 | 546,204 | ||
2,615,070 | ||||
Belgium – 1.13% | ||||
Dexia | 49,092 | 1,337,321 | ||
1,337,321 | ||||
Canada – 1.91% | ||||
†CGI Group Class A | 199,381 | 2,266,962 | ||
2,266,962 | ||||
Denmark – 1.34% | ||||
Novo Nordisk Class B | 12,524 | 1,590,902 | ||
1,590,902 | ||||
Finland – 1.71% | ||||
Nokia | 51,551 | 2,032,219 | ||
2,032,219 | ||||
France – 9.76% | ||||
*AXA | 34,860 | 1,420,619 | ||
Cia de Saint-Gobain | 14,708 | 1,440,607 | ||
*Lafarge | 11,168 | 1,769,804 | ||
Lagardere | 16,195 | 1,298,450 | ||
Publicis Groupe | 34,918 | 1,268,140 | ||
*Sanofi-Aventis | 21,170 | 2,018,928 | ||
Total | 29,397 | 2,377,303 | ||
11,593,851 | ||||
Germany – 3.11% | ||||
Bayerische Motoren Werke | 29,190 | 1,778,914 | ||
Metro | 20,926 | 1,912,789 | ||
3,691,703 | ||||
Hong Kong – 1.66% | ||||
Esprit Holdings | 67,900 | 1,023,828 | ||
Techtronic Industries | 1,121,500 | 942,246 | ||
1,966,074 | ||||
Ireland – 0.70% | ||||
Anglo Irish Bank | 47,730 | 830,382 | ||
830,382 | ||||
Japan – 12.11% | ||||
*Asahi Glass | 129,500 | 1,812,034 | ||
*Canon | 26,200 | 1,382,041 | ||
Don Quijote | 88,500 | 1,891,127 | ||
Fujitsu | 170,000 | 1,202,469 | ||
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | 115,900 | 1,144,609 | ||
*NGK Spark Plug | 43,000 | 764,690 | ||
Nissan Motor | 141,600 | 1,623,633 | ||
Ono Pharmaceutical | 26,100 | 1,329,410 | ||
Round One | 694 | 1,684,791 | ||
Terumo | 30,400 | 1,552,006 | ||
14,386,810 | ||||
Mexico – 1.85% | ||||
*†Cemex CPO | 235,570 | 672,718 | ||
*Telefonos de Mexico ADR | 40,759 | 1,519,088 | ||
2,191,806 | ||||
Netherlands – 2.87% | ||||
ING Groep CVA | 44,071 | 1,709,553 | ||
Koninklijke Philips Electronics | 40,871 | 1,701,321 | ||
3,410,874 | ||||
South Korea – 0.85% | ||||
Kookmin Bank ADR | 13,900 | 1,007,750 | ||
1,007,750 | ||||
Sweden – 1.22% | ||||
Nordea Bank FDR | 86,501 | 1,450,027 | ||
1,450,027 | ||||
Switzerland – 1.29% | ||||
Novartis | 26,950 | 1,528,449 | ||
1,528,449 | ||||
Taiwan – 1.38% | ||||
Chunghwa Telecom ADR | 82,400 | 1,642,232 | ||
1,642,232 | ||||
United Kingdom – 15.21% | ||||
AstraZeneca | 32,023 | 1,519,187 | ||
BP | 201,139 | 2,441,041 | ||
†British Airways | 175,248 | 1,226,411 | ||
Greggs | 9,219 | 898,734 | ||
HBOS | 79,218 | 1,299,512 | ||
Kesa Electricals | 272,359 | 1,325,310 | ||
National Grid | 95,080 | 1,602,679 | ||
Royal Bank of Scotland Group | 81,921 | 773,452 | ||
Standard Chartered | 47,738 | 1,876,493 | ||
Tomkins | 275,116 | 1,105,400 | ||
Travis Perkins | 34,720 | 949,411 | ||
Vodafone Group | 476,342 | 1,782,395 | ||
WPP Group | 100,669 | 1,270,894 | ||
18,070,919 | ||||
United States – 38.01% | ||||
Abbott Laboratories | 25,600 | 1,472,256 | ||
Allstate | 27,700 | 1,416,024 | ||
AT&T | 34,900 | 1,333,529 | ||
Baxter International | 24,800 | 1,484,776 | ||
Bristol-Myers Squibb | 50,300 | 1,490,388 | ||
Chevron | 16,000 | 1,404,320 | ||
Chubb | 26,400 | 1,440,120 | ||
ConocoPhillips | 16,800 | 1,344,672 | ||
Discover Financial Services | 74,650 | 1,296,671 | ||
Donnelley (R.R.) & Sons | 35,000 | 1,283,100 | ||
duPont (E.I.) deNemours | 30,400 | 1,402,960 | ||
Gap | 71,900 | 1,466,760 | ||
Hartford Financial Services Group | 15,100 | 1,439,332 |
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Number of | Value | |||||
Shares | (U.S.$) | |||||
Common Stock (continued) | ||||||
United States (continued) | ||||||
Heinz (H.J.) | 29,900 | $ | 1,414,270 | |||
Huntington Bancshares | 79,400 | 1,245,786 | ||||
Intel | 54,100 | 1,410,928 | ||||
*International Business Machines | 12,900 | 1,356,822 | ||||
Johnson & Johnson | 19,500 | 1,320,930 | ||||
*Kimberly-Clark | 21,200 | 1,479,972 | ||||
Kraft Foods Class A | 41,200 | 1,423,460 | ||||
Limited Brands | 58,000 | 1,164,640 | ||||
Mattel | 63,600 | 1,270,728 | ||||
Morgan Stanley | 23,700 | 1,249,464 | ||||
Motorola | 76,800 | 1,226,496 | ||||
Pfizer | 61,000 | 1,449,360 | ||||
Progress Energy | 28,900 | 1,410,898 | ||||
Safeway | 42,500 | 1,479,000 | ||||
Verizon Communications | 31,600 | 1,365,436 | ||||
Wachovia | 32,000 | 1,376,000 | ||||
*Washington Mutual | 51,900 | 1,012,050 | ||||
Waste Management | 39,900 | 1,369,368 | ||||
Wyeth | 29,700 | 1,458,270 | ||||
Xerox | 82,600 | 1,394,288 | ||||
45,153,074 | ||||||
Total Common Stock | ||||||
(cost $114,072,022) | 116,766,425 | |||||
Total Value of Securities Before Securities | ||||||
Lending Collateral – 98.31% | ||||||
(cost $114,072,022) | 116,766,425 | |||||
Securities Lending Collateral** – 12.70% | ||||||
Investment Companies | ||||||
Mellon GSL DBT II Collateral Fund | 15,087,302 | 15,087,302 | ||||
Total Securities Lending Collateral | ||||||
(cost $15,087,302) | 15,087,302 | |||||
Total Value of Securities – 111.01% | ||||||
(cost $129,159,324) | 131,853,727 | © | ||||
Obligation to Return Securities | ||||||
Lending Collateral** – (12.70%) | (15,087,302 | ) | ||||
Receivables and Other Assets | ||||||
Net of Liabilities – 1.69% | 2,011,169 | |||||
Net Assets Applicable to 10,094,871 | ||||||
Shares Outstanding – 100.00% | $ | 118,777,594 | ||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware Global Value Fund | ||||||
Class A ($66,024,202 / 5,570,879 Shares) | $11.85 | |||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware Global Value Fund | ||||||
Class B ($10,893,360 / 935,962 Shares) | $11.64 | |||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware Global Value Fund | ||||||
Class C ($39,462,591 / 3,386,728 Shares) | $11.65 | |||||
Net Asset Value – Delaware Global Value Fund | ||||||
Institutional Class ($2,397,441 / 201,302 Shares) | $11.91 | |||||
Components of Net Assets at November 30, 2007: | ||||||
Shares of beneficial interest | ||||||
(unlimited authorization – no par) | $ | 109,739,750 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | 1,003,690 | |||||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | 5,325,764 | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation of investments and | ||||||
foreign currencies | 2,708,390 | |||||
Total net assets | $ | 118,777,594 |
† | Non-income producing security for the year ended November 30, 2007. |
D | Securities have been classified by country of origin. Classification by type of business has been presented on page 17 in “Country and sector allocations.” |
* | Fully or partially on loan. |
** | See Note 9 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
© | Includes $14,434,162 of securities loaned. |
Summary of Abbreviations:
ADR — American Depositary Receipts
CPO — Certification de Participation Ordinario
CVA — Dutch Certificate
FDR — Finnish Depositary Receipt
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share – | |
Delaware Global Value Fund | |
Net asset value Class A (A) | $11.85 |
Sales charge (5.75% of offering price) (B) | 0.72 |
Offering price | $12.57 |
(A) | Net asset value per share, as illustrated, is the amount which would be paid upon redemption or repurchase of shares. | |
(B) | See the current prospectus for purchase of $50,000 or more. |
See accompanying notes
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Statements of operations
Delaware International Funds
Year ended November 30, 2007
Delaware | Delaware | Delaware | ||||||||||
International | Emerging | Global | ||||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | ||||||||||
Investment Income: | ||||||||||||
Dividends | $ | 27,975,816 | $ | 29,449,871 | $ | 2,979,017 | ||||||
Interest | 911,750 | 40,082 | 120,857 | |||||||||
Securities lending income | 1,340,503 | 90,539 | 21,146 | |||||||||
Foreign tax withheld | (1,978,135 | ) | (2,786,990 | ) | (125,642 | ) | ||||||
28,249,934 | 26,793,502 | 2,995,378 | ||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||
Management fees | 8,759,294 | 11,170,173 | 952,818 | |||||||||
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | 1,531,193 | 1,645,900 | 253,795 | |||||||||
Distribution expenses – Class A | 1,467,439 | 1,704,707 | 184,502 | |||||||||
Distribution expenses – Class B | 383,359 | 413,088 | 104,201 | |||||||||
Distribution expenses – Class C | 1,507,428 | 2,037,063 | 353,196 | |||||||||
Distribution expenses – Class R | 26,309 | — | — | |||||||||
Custodian fees | 446,007 | 2,028,784 | 39,731 | |||||||||
Accounting and administration expenses | 427,111 | 364,229 | 44,832 | |||||||||
Reports and statements to shareholders | 194,012 | 151,165 | 21,905 | |||||||||
Legal fees | 125,522 | 114,998 | 12,724 | |||||||||
Registration fees | 69,051 | 46,211 | 66,863 | |||||||||
Audit and tax fees | 66,225 | 66,516 | 17,325 | |||||||||
Trustees’ fees and benefits | 51,302 | 43,282 | 5,076 | |||||||||
Taxes (other than taxes on income) | 44,622 | 21,327 | 843 | |||||||||
Insurance fees | 28,718 | 27,777 | 3,395 | |||||||||
Consulting fees | 17,592 | 14,200 | 1,738 | |||||||||
Pricing fees | 7,376 | 12,848 | 6,703 | |||||||||
Trustees’ expenses | 5,808 | 5,494 | 639 | |||||||||
Dues and services | 5,134 | 4,090 | 862 | |||||||||
15,163,502 | 19,871,852 | 2,071,148 | ||||||||||
Less expenses absorbed or waived | (33,888 | ) | (1,295 | ) | (77,943 | ) | ||||||
Less waiver of distribution expenses – Class A | — | (283,285 | ) | (30,550 | ) | |||||||
Less waiver of distribution expenses – Class R | (4,385 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
Less expense paid indirectly | (8,943 | ) | (12,004 | ) | (4,828 | ) | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 15,116,286 | 19,575,268 | 1,957,827 | |||||||||
Net Investment Income | 13,133,648 | 7,218,234 | 1,037,551 | |||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currencies: | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||||||
Investments | 45,874,949 | 258,172,329 | 5,383,956 | |||||||||
Foreign currencies | (400,007 | ) | (2,085,357 | ) | (33,505 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain | 45,474,942 | 256,086,972 | 5,350,451 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | ||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 53,076,401 | 76,796,009 | (1,827,620 | ) | ||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currencies | 98,551,343 | 332,882,981 | 3,522,831 | |||||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 111,684,991 | $ | 340,101,215 | $ | 4,560,382 |
See accompanying notes
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Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware International Funds
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | ||||||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 13,133,648 | $ | 21,164,294 | $ | 7,218,234 | $ | 26,118,472 | $ | 1,037,551 | $ | 296,606 | |||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and | |||||||||||||||||||||||
foreign currencies | 45,474,942 | 305,569,876 | 256,086,972 | 206,628,457 | 5,350,451 | 11,803,713 | |||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
depreciation of investments and foreign currencies | 53,076,401 | (116,415,453 | ) | 76,796,009 | 15,715,085 | (1,827,620 | ) | (1,019,452 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 111,684,991 | 210,318,717 | 340,101,215 | 248,462,014 | 4,560,382 | 11,080,867 | |||||||||||||||||
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | (5,103,903 | ) | (10,783,154 | ) | (12,778,230 | ) | (10,863,854 | ) | (193,758 | ) | (415,353 | ) | |||||||||||
Class B | (149,145 | ) | (609,041 | ) | (685,797 | ) | (305,960 | ) | — | (47,963 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class C | (555,490 | ) | (2,077,570 | ) | (3,334,594 | ) | (1,784,911 | ) | — | (86,200 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class R | (40,730 | ) | (65,749 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | (4,921,442 | ) | (7,217,663 | ) | (2,528,275 | ) | (4,816,481 | ) | (40,243 | ) | (106,140 | ) | |||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | (23,319,560 | ) | (143,449,371 | ) | (129,443,721 | ) | (36,355,031 | ) | (6,317,684 | ) | (2,368,209 | ) | |||||||||||
Class B | (1,943,772 | ) | (11,500,816 | ) | (9,486,556 | ) | (1,856,454 | ) | (1,254,470 | ) | (419,908 | ) | |||||||||||
Class C | (7,239,582 | ) | (41,580,289 | ) | (46,127,095 | ) | (10,856,721 | ) | (3,073,525 | ) | (754,672 | ) | |||||||||||
Class R | (228,030 | ) | (1,197,886 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | (17,545,051 | ) | (103,749,586 | ) | (23,458,492 | ) | (13,983,329 | ) | (892,825 | ) | (541,472 | ) | |||||||||||
(61,046,705 | ) | (322,231,125 | ) | (227,842,760 | ) | (80,822,741 | ) | (11,772,505 | ) | (4,739,917 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital Share Transactions: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from shares sold: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | 98,316,948 | 154,608,325 | 151,753,478 | 81,473,183 | 53,951,952 | 26,378,411 | |||||||||||||||||
Class B | 3,398,913 | 8,138,418 | 3,658,695 | 1,930,323 | 5,676,981 | 3,993,397 | |||||||||||||||||
Class C | 20,677,266 | 42,225,422 | 37,435,719 | 15,266,367 | 32,018,658 | 9,958,579 | |||||||||||||||||
Class R | 1,836,653 | 2,695,062 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 109,126,111 | 198,319,874 | 49,423,224 | 101,203,890 | 3,309,568 | 3,419,654 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value of shares issued upon | |||||||||||||||||||||||
reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | 26,910,819 | 140,702,741 | 124,618,298 | 41,055,914 | 5,708,852 | 2,257,775 | |||||||||||||||||
Class B | 1,981,350 | 10,921,175 | 9,163,578 | 1,971,477 | 1,047,071 | 344,842 | |||||||||||||||||
Class C | 7,548,657 | 39,123,629 | 44,943,351 | 11,594,628 | 2,822,629 | 795,406 | |||||||||||||||||
Class R | 267,756 | 647,736 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 22,416,670 | 95,646,732 | 23,080,588 | 15,229,642 | 577,097 | 118,337 | |||||||||||||||||
292,481,143 | 693,029,114 | 444,076,931 | 269,725,424 | 105,112,808 | 47,266,401 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cost of shares repurchased: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | (148,665,478 | ) | (238,403,500 | ) | (206,267,292 | ) | (411,269,983 | ) | (26,419,804 | ) | (16,308,383 | ) | |||||||||||
Class B | (12,561,813 | ) | (13,349,798 | ) | (9,856,414 | ) | (8,497,036 | ) | (2,465,987 | ) | (1,101,792 | ) | |||||||||||
Class C | (35,375,604 | ) | (46,337,377 | ) | (53,401,076 | ) | (86,452,263 | ) | (10,735,392 | ) | (1,237,745 | ) | |||||||||||
Class R | (3,849,570 | ) | (1,432,035 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | (106,274,894 | ) | (175,765,070 | ) | (86,875,728 | ) | (291,953,837 | ) | (6,109,535 | ) | (3,403,434 | ) | |||||||||||
(306,727,359 | ) | (475,287,780 | ) | (356,400,510 | ) | (798,173,119 | ) | (45,730,718 | ) | (22,051,354 | ) | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived | |||||||||||||||||||||||
from capital share transactions | (14,246,216 | ) | 217,741,334 | 87,676,421 | (528,447,695 | ) | 59,382,090 | 25,215,047 | |||||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | 36,392,070 | 105,828,926 | 199,934,876 | (360,808,422 | ) | 52,169,967 | 31,555,997 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | 1,016,856,520 | 911,027,594 | 867,511,605 | 1,228,320,027 | 66,607,627 | 35,051,630 | |||||||||||||||||
End of year | $ | 1,053,248,590 | $ | 1,016,856,520 | $ | 1,067,446,481 | $ | 867,511,605 | $ | 118,777,594 | $ | 66,607,627 | |||||||||||
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 12,714,199 | $ | 10,405,870 | $ | 5,834,954 | $ | 19,155,377 | $ | 1,003,690 | $ | 232,488 |
See accompanying notes
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Financial highlights
Delaware International Value Equity Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $16.010 | $18.130 | $16.340 | $13.350 | $11.020 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.205 | 0.339 | 0.388 | 0.261 | 0.184 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 1.504 | 3.220 | 1.610 | 2.891 | 2.626 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.709 | 3.559 | 1.998 | 3.152 | 2.810 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.174 | ) | (0.412 | ) | (0.063 | ) | (0.162 | ) | (0.091 | ) | |||||
Net realized gain on investments | (0.795 | ) | (5.267 | ) | (0.145 | ) | — | (0.389 | ) | ||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (0.969 | ) | (5.679 | ) | (0.208 | ) | (0.162 | ) | (0.480 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $16.750 | $16.010 | $18.130 | $16.340 | $13.350 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 11.24% | 23.57% | 12.35% | 23.83% | 26.87% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $472,533 | $472,803 | $468,217 | $308,751 | $195,950 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.40% | 1.41% | 1.48% | 1.70% | 2.04% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitations and expenses paid indirectly | 1.40% | 1.43% | 1.48% | 1.70% | 2.04% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.25% | 2.05% | 2.24% | 1.78% | 1.60% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitations and expenses paid indirectly | 1.25% | 2.03% | 2.24% | 1.78% | 1.60% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 127% | 14% | 7% | 14% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Delaware International Value Equity Fund Class B
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $15.750 | $17.910 | $16.200 | $13.250 | $10.930 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.092 | 0.226 | 0.269 | 0.160 | 0.106 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 1.484 | 3.173 | 1.586 | 2.873 | 2.613 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.576 | 3.399 | 1.855 | 3.033 | 2.719 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.061 | ) | (0.292 | ) | — | (0.083 | ) | (0.010 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain on investments | (0.795 | ) | (5.267 | ) | (0.145 | ) | — | (0.389 | ) | ||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (0.856 | ) | (5.559 | ) | (0.145 | ) | (0.083 | ) | (0.399 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $16.470 | $15.750 | $17.910 | $16.200 | $13.250 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 10.48% | 22.70% | 11.53% | 23.00% | 25.99% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $34,520 | $39,834 | $38,284 | $38,962 | $31,904 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.10% | 2.11% | 2.18% | 2.40% | 2.74% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitations and expenses paid indirectly | 2.10% | 2.13% | 2.18% | 2.40% | 2.74% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.55% | 1.35% | 1.54% | 1.08% | 0.90% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitations and expenses paid indirectly | 0.55% | 1.33% | 1.54% | 1.08% | 0.90% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 127% | 14% | 7% | 14% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager, as applicable. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Financial highlights
Delaware International Value Equity Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $15.730 | $17.890 | $16.180 | $13.240 | $10.910 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.092 | 0.226 | 0.269 | 0.160 | 0.104 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 1.484 | 3.173 | 1.586 | 2.863 | 2.625 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.576 | 3.399 | 1.855 | 3.023 | 2.729 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.061 | ) | (0.292 | ) | — | (0.083 | ) | (0.010 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain on investments | (0.795 | ) | (5.267 | ) | (0.145 | ) | — | (0.389 | ) | ||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (0.856 | ) | (5.559 | ) | (0.145 | ) | (0.083 | ) | (0.399 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $16.450 | $15.730 | $17.890 | $16.180 | $13.240 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 10.50% | 22.73% | 11.55% | 22.94% | 26.13% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $144,106 | $144,298 | $124,931 | $70,169 | $34,852 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.10% | 2.11% | 2.18% | 2.40% | 2.74% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitations and expenses paid indirectly | 2.10% | 2.13% | 2.18% | 2.40% | 2.74% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.55% | 1.35% | 1.54% | 1.08% | 0.90% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitations and expenses paid indirectly | 0.55% | 1.33% | 1.54% | 1.08% | 0.90% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 127% | 14% | 7% | 14% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager, as applicable. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Delaware International Value Equity Fund Class R
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
6/2/031 | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended | to | ||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $15.930 | $18.050 | $16.270 | $13.350 | $11.480 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income2 | 0.173 | 0.308 | 0.343 | 0.217 | 0.020 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 1.504 | 3.207 | 1.600 | 2.879 | 1.850 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.677 | 3.515 | 1.943 | 3.096 | 1.870 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.142 | ) | (0.368 | ) | (0.018 | ) | (0.176 | ) | — | ||||||
Net realized gain on investments | (0.795 | ) | (5.267 | ) | (0.145 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (0.937 | ) | (5.635 | ) | (0.163 | ) | (0.176 | ) | — | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $16.670 | $15.930 | $18.050 | $16.270 | $13.350 | ||||||||||
Total return3 | 11.07% | 23.33% | 12.04% | 23.43% | 16.29% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $3,076 | $4,575 | $3,097 | $1,547 | $346 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.60% | 1.61% | 1.74% | 2.00% | 2.47% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation and expenses paid indirectly | 1.70% | 1.73% | 1.78% | 2.00% | 2.47% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.05% | 1.85% | 1.98% | 1.48% | 0.33% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation and expenses paid indirectly | 0.95% | 1.73% | 1.94% | 1.48% | 0.33% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 127% | 14% | 7% | 14% | 4 | |||||||||
1 Date of commencement of operations; ratios have been annualized and total return has not been annualized. |
2 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager and distributor, as applicable. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
4 Portfolio turnover is representative of the Fund for the entire year. |
See accompanying notes
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Financial highlights
Delaware International Value Equity Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $16.100 | $18.210 | $16.410 | $13.400 | $11.060 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.255 | 0.389 | 0.439 | 0.305 | 0.218 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 1.513 | 3.233 | 1.614 | 2.902 | 2.637 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.768 | 3.622 | 2.053 | 3.207 | 2.855 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.223 | ) | (0.465 | ) | (0.108 | ) | (0.197 | ) | (0.126 | ) | |||||
Net realized gain on investments | (0.795 | ) | (5.267 | ) | (0.145 | ) | — | (0.389 | ) | ||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (1.018 | ) | (5.732 | ) | (0.253 | ) | (0.197 | ) | (0.515 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $16.850 | $16.100 | $18.210 | $16.410 | $13.400 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 11.59% | 23.93% | 12.67% | 24.21% | 27.29% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $399,014 | $355,347 | $276,499 | $178,048 | $102,974 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.10% | 1.11% | 1.18% | 1.40% | 1.74% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitations and expenses paid indirectly | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.18% | 1.40% | 1.74% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.55% | 2.35% | 2.54% | 2.08% | 1.90% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitations and expenses paid indirectly | 1.55% | 2.33% | 2.54% | 2.08% | 1.90% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 26% | 127% | 14% | 7% | 14% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager, as applicable. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Delaware Emerging Markets Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.280 | $17.950 | $14.550 | $10.890 | $7.240 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.184 | 0.419 | 0.309 | 0.225 | 0.111 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 7.117 | 4.080 | 3.567 | 3.637 | 3.712 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 7.301 | 4.499 | 3.876 | 3.862 | 3.823 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.523 | ) | (0.269 | ) | (0.092 | ) | (0.202 | ) | (0.173 | ) | |||||
Net realized gain on investments | (5.298 | ) | (0.900 | ) | (0.384 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (5.821 | ) | (1.169 | ) | (0.476 | ) | (0.202 | ) | (0.173 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $22.760 | $21.280 | $17.950 | $14.550 | $10.890 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 46.11% | 26.52% | 27.42% | 36.01% | 54.01% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $673,309 | $533,042 | $724,417 | $209,870 | $38,383 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.97% | 1.94% | 1.97% | 1.91% | 1.95% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 2.02% | 1.99% | 2.02% | 2.12% | 2.66% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.97% | 2.23% | 1.90% | 1.81% | 1.28% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 0.92% | 2.18% | 1.85% | 1.60% | 0.57% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 108% | 46% | 25% | 34% | 55% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager and distributor, as applicable. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Financial highlights
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund Class B
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.830 | $17.600 | $14.290 | $10.710 | $ 7.120 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.045 | 0.280 | 0.191 | 0.135 | 0.050 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 6.926 | 3.998 | 3.503 | 3.583 | 3.658 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 6.971 | 4.278 | 3.694 | 3.718 | 3.708 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.383 | ) | (0.148 | ) | — | (0.138 | ) | (0.118 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain on investments | (5.298 | ) | (0.900 | ) | (0.384 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (5.681 | ) | (1.048 | ) | (0.384 | ) | (0.138 | ) | (0.118 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $22.120 | $20.830 | $17.600 | $14.290 | $10.710 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 44.97% | 25.59% | 26.47% | 35.08% | 52.90% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $45,978 | $37,944 | $36,399 | $16,027 | $6,695 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.72% | 2.69% | 2.72% | 2.66% | 2.70% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 2.72% | 2.69% | 2.72% | 2.82% | 3.36% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.22% | 1.48% | 1.15% | 1.06% | 0.53% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 0.22% | 1.48% | 1.15% | 0.90% | (0.13% | ) | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 108% | 46% | 25% | 34% | 55% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager, as applicable. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Delaware Emerging Markets Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.800 | $17.580 | $14.270 | $10.700 | $ 7.110 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.045 | 0.280 | 0.191 | 0.135 | 0.048 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 6.926 | 3.988 | 3.503 | 3.573 | 3.660 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 6.971 | 4.268 | 3.694 | 3.708 | 3.708 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.383 | ) | (0.148 | ) | — | (0.138 | ) | (0.118 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain on investments | (5.298 | ) | (0.900 | ) | (0.384 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (5.681 | ) | (1.048 | ) | (0.384 | ) | (0.138 | ) | (0.118 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $22.090 | $20.800 | $17.580 | $14.270 | $10.700 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 45.03% | 25.56% | 26.51% | 35.02% | 52.97% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $237,832 | $183,562 | $211,896 | $50,564 | $6,259 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.72% | 2.69% | 2.72% | 2.66% | 2.70% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 2.72% | 2.69% | 2.72% | 2.82% | 3.36% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.22% | 1.48% | 1.15% | 1.06% | 0.53% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 0.22% | 1.48% | 1.15% | 0.90% | (0.13% | ) | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 108% | 46% | 25% | 34% | 55% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager, as applicable. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Financial highlights
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.390 | $18.030 | $14.610 | $10.920 | $ 7.260 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.232 | 0.466 | 0.349 | 0.256 | 0.134 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 7.157 | 4.104 | 3.579 | 3.659 | 3.717 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 7.389 | 4.570 | 3.928 | 3.915 | 3.851 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.571 | ) | (0.310 | ) | (0.124 | ) | (0.225 | ) | (0.191 | ) | |||||
Net realized gain on investments | (5.298 | ) | (0.900 | ) | (0.384 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (5.869 | ) | (1.210 | ) | (0.508 | ) | (0.225 | ) | (0.191 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $22.910 | $21.390 | $18.030 | $14.610 | $10.920 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 46.49% | 26.87% | 27.73% | 36.34% | 54.52% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $110,327 | $112,964 | $255,608 | $63,732 | $6,131 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.72% | 1.66% | 1.70% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.72% | 1.82% | 2.36% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.22% | 2.48% | 2.15% | 2.06% | 1.53% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 1.22% | 2.48% | 2.15% | 1.90% | 0.87% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 108% | 46% | 25% | 34% | 55% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager, as applicable. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Delaware Global Value Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.260 | $11.660 | $10.810 | $ 8.700 | $6.250 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.145 | 0.111 | 0.120 | 0.156 | 0.113 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 0.663 | 3.084 | 1.231 | 2.059 | 2.457 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.808 | 3.195 | 1.351 | 2.215 | 2.570 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.066 | ) | (0.238 | ) | (0.016 | ) | (0.105 | ) | (0.120 | ) | |||||
Net realized gain on investments | (2.152 | ) | (1.357 | ) | (0.485 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (2.218 | ) | (1.595 | ) | (0.501 | ) | (0.105 | ) | (0.120 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $11.850 | $13.260 | $11.660 | $10.810 | $8.700 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 6.96% | 30.83% | 12.97% | 25.74% | 41.97% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $66,024 | $36,416 | $20,613 | $16,597 | $12,699 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.45% | 1.59% | 1.89% | 1.50% | 1.50% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 1.57% | 1.88% | 2.13% | 2.21% | 2.10% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.22% | 0.93% | 1.06% | 1.64% | 1.59% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 1.10% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 0.93% | 0.99% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 31% | 124% | 51% | 36% | 59% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager and distributor. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. See accompanying notes |
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Financial highlights
Delaware Global Value Fund Class B
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.070 | $11.510 | $10.740 | $ 8.660 | $6.210 | ||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.057 | 0.022 | 0.037 | 0.085 | 0.060 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | |||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 0.665 | 3.050 | 1.218 | 2.042 | 2.457 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.722 | 3.072 | 1.255 | 2.127 | 2.517 | ||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | — | (0.155 | ) | — | (0.047 | ) | (0.067 | ) | |||||||
Net realized gain on investments | (2.152 | ) | (1.357 | ) | (0.485 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (2.152 | ) | (1.512 | ) | (0.485 | ) | (0.047 | ) | (0.067 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $11.640 | $13.070 | $11.510 | $10.740 | $8.660 | ||||||||||
Total return2 | 6.08% | 29.95% | 12.11% | 24.68% | 41.00% | ||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | |||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $10,893 | $7,453 | $3,483 | $6,673 | $6,064 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.20% | 2.34% | 2.64% | 2.25% | 2.25% | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 2.27% | 2.58% | 2.83% | 2.91% | 2.80% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.47% | 0.18% | 0.31% | 0.89% | 0.84% | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | |||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 0.40% | (0.06% | ) | 0.12% | 0.23% | 0.29% | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 31% | 124% | 51% | 36% | 59% | ||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Delaware Global Value Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.090 | $11.520 | $10.750 | $8.660 | $6.210 | |||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.057 | 0.022 | 0.037 | 0.084 | 0.054 | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | ||||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 0.655 | 3.060 | 1.218 | 2.053 | 2.463 | |||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.712 | 3.082 | 1.255 | 2.137 | 2.517 | |||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | — | (0.155 | ) | — | (0.047 | ) | (0.067 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gain on investments | (2.152 | ) | (1.357 | ) | (0.485 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (2.152 | ) | (1.512 | ) | (0.485 | ) | (0.047 | ) | (0.067 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $11.650 | $13.090 | $11.520 | $10.750 | $8.660 | |||||||||||
Total return2 | 6.17% | 29.92% | 12.10% | 24.80% | 41.00% | |||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $39,463 | $17,545 | $6,380 | $4,355 | $1,504 | |||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.20% | 2.34% | 2.64% | 2.25% | 2.25% | |||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | ||||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 2.27% | 2.58% | 2.83% | 2.91% | 2.80% | |||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.47% | 0.18% | 0.31% | 0.89% | 0.84% | |||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | ||||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 0.40% | (0.06% | ) | 0.12% | 0.23% | 0.29% | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 31% | 124% | 51% | 36% | 59% | |||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Financial highlights
Delaware Global Value Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/05 | 11/30/04 | 11/30/03 | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.310 | $11.700 | $10.840 | $8.730 | $6.260 | |||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | 0.176 | 0.141 | 0.148 | 0.180 | 0.131 | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | ||||||||||||||||
and foreign currencies | 0.673 | 3.092 | 1.237 | 2.053 | 2.476 | |||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.849 | 3.233 | 1.385 | 2.233 | 2.607 | |||||||||||
Less dividends and distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.097 | ) | (0.266 | ) | (0.040 | ) | (0.123 | ) | (0.137 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain on investments | (2.152 | ) | (1.357 | ) | (0.485 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (2.249 | ) | (1.623 | ) | (0.525 | ) | (0.123 | ) | (0.137 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $11.910 | $13.310 | $11.700 | $10.840 | $8.730 | |||||||||||
Total return2 | 7.12% | 31.24% | 13.28% | 25.91% | 42.62% | |||||||||||
Ratios and supplemental data: | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $2,398 | $5,193 | $4,576 | $667 | $300 | |||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.20% | 1.34% | 1.64% | 1.25% | 1.25% | |||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | ||||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 1.27% | 1.58% | 1.83% | 1.91% | 1.80% | |||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.47% | 1.18% | 1.31% | 1.89% | 1.84% | |||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | ||||||||||||||||
prior to expense limitation | 1.40% | 0.94% | 1.12% | 1.23% | 1.29% | |||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 31% | 124% | 51% | 36% | 59% | |||||||||||
1 The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
2 Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total investment return reflects waivers and payment of fees by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the expense limitation not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes
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Notes to financial statements
Delaware International Funds
November 30, 2007
Delaware Group Global & International Funds (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers three series: Delaware International Value Equity Fund, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund and Delaware Global Value Fund (each, a Fund or collectively, Funds). The Trust is an open-end investment company. Delaware International Value Equity Fund and Delaware Global Value Fund are considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the 1940 Act). Delaware Emerging Markets Fund is considered to be non-diversified under the 1940 Act. Each Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Institutional Class shares. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75%. Class A share purchases of $1,000,000 or more will incur a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% if redeemed during the first year and 0.50% during the second year, provided that Delaware Distributors, L.P (DDLP) paid a financial advisor commission on the purchase of those shares. Effective June 1, 2007, Class B shares may only be purchased through dividend reinvestment and certain permitted exchanges. Prior to June 1, 2007, Class B shares were sold with a CDSC that declined from 4% to zero depending upon the period of time the shares were held. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately eight years after purchase. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1%, if redeemed during the first 12 months. Class R and Institutional Class shares are not subject to a sales charge and are offered for sale exclusively to certain eligible investors. As of November 30, 2007, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund and Delaware Global Value Fund have not commenced sales of the Class R shares.
The investment objective of Delaware International Value Equity Fund is to seek long-term growth without undue risk to principal.
The investment objective of Delaware Emerging Markets Fund and Delaware Global Value Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The following accounting policies are in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and are consistently followed by the Funds.
Security Valuation — Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the valuation date. Securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If on a particular day an equity security does not trade, then the mean between the bid and asked prices will be used. Securities listed on a foreign exchange are valued at the last quoted sales price before each Fund is valued. Short-term debt securities having less than 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities lending collateral, which is invested in a collective investment vehicle, is valued at unit value per share. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and asked prices of the contracts and are marked-to-market daily. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of each Fund’s Board of Trustees. In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures, or with respect to foreign securities, aftermarket trading or significant events after local market trading (e.g., government actions or pronouncements, trading volume or volatility on markets, exchanges among dealers, or news events).
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements” (Statement 157). Statement 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, clarifies the definition of fair value within that framework, and expands disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Statement 157 is intended to increase consistency and comparability among fair value estimates used in financial reporting. Statement 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management does not expect the adoption of Statement 157 to have a material impact on the amounts reported in the financial statements.
Federal Income Taxes — Each Fund intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements.
On July 13, 2006 the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented, and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Adoption of FIN 48 is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to all open tax years as of the effective date. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidance allows implementing FIN 48 in fund net asset value calculations as late as each fund’s last net asset value calculation in the first required financial statement reporting period. As a result, each Fund will incorporate FIN 48 in its semiannual report on May 31, 2008. Although each Fund’s tax positions are currently being evaluated, management does not expect the adoption of FIN 48 to have a material impact on each Fund’s financial statements.
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the various classes of each Fund on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — Each Fund may invest in a pooled cash account along with other members of the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC. The aggregate daily balance of the pooled cash account is invested in repurchase agreements secured by obligations of the U.S. government. The respective collateral is held by each Fund’s custodian bank until the maturity of the respective repurchase agreements. Each repurchase agreement is at least 102% collateralized. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At November 30, 2007, the Funds held no investment in repurchase agreements.
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Notes to financial statements
Delaware International Funds
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Foreign Currency Transactions — Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the prevailing exchange rates on the valuation date. The value of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies is translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar daily. Transaction gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates during the reporting period or upon settlement of the foreign currency transaction are reported in operations for the current period. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized gains and losses on investments which are due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which are due to changes in market prices. The Funds report certain foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains (losses) for financial reporting purposes, where such components are treated as ordinary income (loss) for federal income tax purposes.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Funds are charged directly to the Funds. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds are generally allocated amongst such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and some other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for the financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Taxable non-cash dividends are recorded as dividend income. Foreign dividends are also recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon after the ex-dividend date that the Funds are aware of such dividends, net of all non-rebatable tax withholdings. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been recorded in accordance with each Fund’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Each Fund declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, annually.
The Funds receive earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset custody fees. The expense paid under this arrangement is included in custodian fees on the Statements of operations with the corresponding expense offset shown as “expense paid indirectly.”
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its respective investment management agreement, each Fund pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Delaware Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee based on each Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
On the first $500 million | 0.85% | 1.25% | 0.85% | ||||||||
On the next $500 million | 0.80% | 1.20% | 0.80% | ||||||||
On the next $1.5 billion | 0.75% | 1.15% | 0.75% | ||||||||
In excess of $2.5 billion | 0.70% | 1.10% | 0.70% |
DMC has contractually agreed to waive that portion, if any, of its management fees and reimburse each Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that annual operating expenses, exclusive of taxes, interest, brokerage fees, inverse floater program expenses, 12b-1 plan expenses, certain insurance costs and non-routine expenses or costs including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations, do not exceed specified percentages of average daily net assets as shown below.
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
The operating expense limitation as a percentage | |||||||||||
of average daily net assets (per annum) | 1.10% | 1.72% | 1.20% | ||||||||
Expiration date | 3/31/08 | 3/31/08 | 3/31/08 |
Effective October 1, 2007, Delaware Service Company, Inc. (DSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Funds. For these services, the Funds pay DSC fees based on the aggregate daily net assets of the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds at the following annual rate: 0.0050% of the first $30 billion; 0.0045% of the next $10 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. The fees payable to DSC under the service agreement described above are allocated among all funds in the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds on a relative net asset value basis. Prior to October 1, 2007, DSC provided fund accounting and administrative services to the Funds and received a fee at an annual rate of 0.04% of average daily net assets. For the year ended November 30, 2007, Delaware International Value Equity Fund, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund, and Delaware Global Value Fund was charged $ 364,803, $299,981, and $37,642, respectively, for these services.
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2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
DSC also provides dividend disbursing and transfer agency services. The Funds pay DSC a monthly fee based on the number of shareholder accounts for dividend disbursing and transfer agent services.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, each Fund pays DDLP, the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual distribution and service fee not to exceed 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares, 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the Class B and C shares, and 0.60% of the average daily net assets of the Class R shares. DDLP has contracted to waive distribution and service fees from April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 in order to prevent distribution and service fees of Class A shares of Delaware Emerging Markets Fund and Delaware Global Value Fund from exceeding 0.25% of the average daily net assets. DDLP has contracted to limit distribution and service fees for each Fund’s Class R Shares from April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 to no more than 0.50% of average daily net assets. Institutional Class shares pay no distribution and service expenses.
At November 30, 2007, the Funds had liabilities payable to affiliates as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
Investment management fee payable to DMC | $ | 705,603 | $ | 1,141,915 | $ | 50,741 | |||||
Dividend disbursing, transfer agent, | |||||||||||
and other expenses payable to DSC | 128,904 | 152,064 | 24,691 | ||||||||
Distribution fees payable to DDLP | 263,323 | 374,516 | 54,703 | ||||||||
Other expenses payable to DMC and affiliates* | 25,115 | 26,180 | 5,036 |
* | DMC, as part of its administrative services, pays operating expenses on behalf of the Funds and is reimbursed on a periodic basis. Such expenses include items such as printing of shareholder reports, fees for audit, legal and tax services, registration fees and trustees’ fees. |
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Funds bear the cost of certain legal and tax services, including internal legal and tax services provided to the Funds by DMC and/or its affiliates employees. For the year ended November 30, 2007, the Funds were charged for internal legal and tax services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates employees as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
$55,690 | $49,009 | $5,987 | |||||||||
For the year ended November 30, 2007, DDLP earned commissions on sales of Class A shares for each Fund as follows: | |||||||||||
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
$57,670 | $110,980 | $81,487 |
For the year ended November 30, 2007, DDLP received gross CDSC commissions on redemption of each Fund’s Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, and these commissions were entirely used to offset up-front commissions previously paid by DDLP to broker-dealers on sales of those shares. The amounts received were as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
Class A | $ | 854 | $ | 11,896 | $ | 2,503 | |||||
Class B | 39,854 | 44,049 | 18,031 | ||||||||
Class C | 6,730 | 11,276 | 20,900 |
Trustees’ fees and benefits include expenses accrued by the Funds for each Trustees’ retainer and per meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DSC and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Funds.
3. Investments
For the year ended November 30, 2007, the Funds made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
Purchases | $268,229,235 | $ | 993,887,676 | $ | 83,201,549 | ||||||
Sales | 341,744,547 | 1,114,197,186 | 33,913,184 |
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Notes to financial statements
Delaware International Funds
3. Investments (continued)
At November 30, 2007, the cost of investments and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for federal income tax purposes for each Fund was as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
Cost of investments | $1,085,633,242 | $899,155,048 | $129,207,891 | ||||||||
Aggregate unrealized appreciation | $ 161,250,170 | $282,200,301 | $ 11,006,988 | ||||||||
Aggregate unrealized depreciation | (59,330,255 | ) | (30,971,751 | ) | (8,361,152 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ 101,919,915 | $251,228,550 | $ 2,645,836 |
4. Dividend and Distribution Information
Income and long-term capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and net short-term gains on sale of investment securities are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the years ended November 30, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
Ordinary | Long-Term | ||||||||||
Income | Capital Gain | Total | |||||||||
Year ended November 30, 2007: | |||||||||||
Delaware International Value Equity Fund | $ | 10,770,710 | $ | 50,275,995 | $ | 61,046,705 | |||||
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 56,283,558 | 171,559,202 | 227,842,760 | ||||||||
Delaware Global Value Fund | 3,049,206 | 8,723,299 | 11,772,505 | ||||||||
Ordinary | Long-Term | ||||||||||
Income | Capital Gain | Total Distributions | |||||||||
Year ended November 30, 2006: | |||||||||||
Delaware International Value Equity Fund | $ | 67,273,600 | $ | 254,957,525 | $ | 322,231,125 | |||||
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 44,864,195 | 35,958,546 | 80,822,741 | ||||||||
Delaware Global Value Fund | 863,330 | 3,876,587 | 4,739,917 |
5. Components of Net Assets on a Tax Basis
As of November 30, 2007, the components of net assets on a tax basis were as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
Shares of beneficial interest | $ 893,484,638 | $ 548,718,731 | $109,739,750 | ||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 26,661,086 | 137,044,115 | 2,605,092 | ||||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gain | 31,089,053 | 130,375,888 | 3,772,929 | ||||||||
Unrealized appreciation of | |||||||||||
investments and foreign currencies | 102,013,813 | 251,307,747 | 2,659,823 | ||||||||
Net assets | $1,053,248,590 | $1,067,446,481 | $118,777,594 |
The differences between book basis and tax basis components of net assets are primarily attributable to tax deferral of losses on wash sales, and tax treatment of unrealized gain on investments in passive foreign investment companies (PFICS).
For financial reporting purposes, capital accounts are adjusted to reflect the tax character of permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications are primarily due to tax treatment of gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, PFICS and earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemptions. Results of operations and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications. For the year ended November 30, 2007, the Funds recorded the following reclassifications:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||
Undistributed net investment income | $ | (54,609 | ) | $ | (1,211,761 | ) | $ | (32,348 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 29,637 | 1,211,761 | (37,539 | ) | |||||||
Paid-in capital | 24,972 | — | 69,887 |
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6. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||||||||||||||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | 11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | ||||||||||||
Shares sold: | |||||||||||||||||
Class A | 5,988,142 | 9,001,858 | 7,783,618 | 4,353,134 | 4,528,567 | 2,146,058 | |||||||||||
Class B | 211,804 | 487,932 | 203,341 | 104,412 | 482,447 | 327,156 | |||||||||||
Class C | 1,280,135 | 2,497,240 | 1,989,829 | 825,012 | 2,705,905 | 816,056 | |||||||||||
Class R | 111,514 | 166,209 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Institutional Class | 6,595,213 | 11,323,137 | 2,465,651 | 5,426,636 | 275,635 | 271,683 | |||||||||||
Shares issued upon reinvestment of | |||||||||||||||||
dividends and distributions: | |||||||||||||||||
Class A | 1,738,427 | 9,400,772 | 7,837,860 | 2,362,210 | 501,657 | 214,210 | |||||||||||
Class B | 129,331 | 740,180 | 588,792 | 115,089 | 92,990 | 32,936 | |||||||||||
Class C | 493,699 | 2,659,071 | 2,891,988 | 677,652 | 250,455 | 75,898 | |||||||||||
Class R | 17,351 | 42,548 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Institutional Class | 1,444,287 | 6,559,309 | 1,445,826 | 873,760 | 50,578 | 11,206 | |||||||||||
18,009,903 | 42,878,256 | 25,206,905 | 14,737,905 | 8,888,234 | 3,895,203 | ||||||||||||
Shares repurchased: | |||||||||||||||||
Class A | (9,052,777 | ) | (14,703,954 | ) | (11,084,485 | ) | (22,025,935 | ) | (2,206,684 | ) | (1,381,297 | ) | |||||
Class B | (774,332 | ) | (837,349 | ) | (535,755 | ) | (466,071 | ) | (209,557 | ) | (92,512 | ) | |||||
Class C | (2,185,982 | ) | (2,967,382 | ) | (2,938,680 | ) | (4,732,411 | ) | (910,459 | ) | (104,868 | ) | |||||
Class R | (231,445 | ) | (93,196 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Institutional Class | (6,431,820 | ) | (11,001,143 | ) | (4,376,201 | ) | (15,194,636 | ) | (515,120 | ) | (283,823 | ) | |||||
(18,676,356 | ) | (29,603,024 | ) | (18,935,121 | ) | (42,419,053 | ) | (3,841,820 | ) | (1,862,500 | ) | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (666,453 | ) | 13,275,232 | 6,271,784 | (27,681,148 | ) | 5,046,414 | 2,032,703 |
For the years ended November 30, 2007 and 2006, the following shares were converted from Class B to Class A shares. The respective amounts are included in Class B redemptions and Class A subscriptions in the tables above and the Statements of changes in net assets.
Year Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||
11/30/07 | 11/30/06 | ||||||||||||
Class B | Class A | Class B | Class A | ||||||||||
Shares | Shares | Value | Shares | Shares | Value | ||||||||
Delaware International Value Equity Fund | 244,462 | 241,022 | $ | 3,974,761 | 249,637 | 246,490 | $ | 3,932,166 | |||||
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 92,822 | 90,585 | 1,742,088 | 63,414 | 62,261 | 1,142,552 | |||||||
Delaware Global Value Fund | 40,055 | 39,490 | 483,355 | 17,391 | 17,206 | 203,768 |
7. Line of Credit
Each Fund, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds (Participants), participates in a $225,000,000 revolving line of credit facility to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. The Participants are charged an annual commitment fee, which is allocated across the Participants on the basis of each Participant’s allocation of the entire facility. The Participants may borrow up to a maximum of one third of their net assets under the agreement. The Funds had no amounts outstanding as of November 30, 2007, or at any time during the year then ended.
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Notes to financial statements
Delaware International Funds
8. Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts as a way of managing foreign exchange rate risk. The Funds may enter into these contracts to fix the U.S. dollar value of a security that it has agreed to buy or sell for the period between the date the trade was entered into and the date the security is delivered and paid for. The Funds may also use these contracts to hedge the U.S. dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies. The change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded 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.
The use of foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities, but does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although foreign currency exchange contracts limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase. In addition, the Funds could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. The unrealized gain (loss) is included in receivables and other assets net of liabilities or liabilities net of receivables and other assets on the Statements of net assets.
9. Securities Lending
The Funds, along with other funds in the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds, may lend their securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with Mellon Bank, N.A. (Mellon). With respect to each loan, if the aggregate market value of the collateral held on any business day is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral not less than the applicable collateral requirements. Cash collateral received is invested in a collective investment vehicle (Collective Trust) established by Mellon for the purpose of investment on behalf of clients participating in its securities lending programs. The Collective Trust invests in fixed income securities with a weighted average maturity not to exceed 90 days, rated in one of the top two tiers by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or repurchase agreements collateralized by such securities. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Funds, or at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Funds continue to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and are subject to change in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Funds have the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. The security lending agent and the borrower retain a portion of the earnings from collateral investments. The Funds record security lending income net of such allocation.
At November 30, 2007, the market value of securities on loan is presented below, for which cash collateral was received and invested in accordance with the Lending Agreement. Such investments are presented on the Statements of net assets under the caption “Security Lending Collateral.”
Market value of | |
securities on loan | |
Delaware International Value Equity Fund | $139,254,597 |
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 75,558,969 |
Delaware Global Value Fund | 14,434,162 |
10. Credit and Market Risk
Some countries in which the Funds may invest require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad.
The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by a Fund may be inhibited. In addition, a significant proportion of the aggregate market value of equity securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets is held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by a Fund.
Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair each Fund from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Funds’ Board of Trustees has delegated to DMC the day-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Funds’ limitation on investments in illiquid assets. As of November 30, 2007, no securities have been determined to be illiquid securities under each Fund’s Liquidity Procedures. Rule 144A securities have been identified on the Statements of net assets.
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11. Contractual Obligations
The Funds enter into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Funds’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
12. Termination of New Share Purchases of Class B Shares
As of the close of business on May 31, 2007, each fund in the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds no longer accepts new or subsequent investments in Class B shares of the funds, other than a reinvestment of dividends or capital gains or permitted exchanges. Existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, reinvest dividends into Class B shares, and exchange their Class B shares of one Fund for Class B shares of another Fund, as permitted by existing exchange privileges. Existing Class B shareholders wishing to make subsequent purchases in a Fund’s shares will be permitted to invest in other classes of the Fund, subject to that class’ pricing structure and eligibility requirements, if any.
For Class B shares outstanding as of May 31, 2007 and Class B shares acquired upon reinvestment of dividends or capital gains, all Class B share attributes, including the CDSC schedules, conversion to Class A schedule, and distribution and service (12b-1) fees, will continue in their current form. However, as of the close of business on May 31, 2007, reinvestment of redeemed shares with respect to Class B shares (which, as described in the prospectus, permits you to reinvest within 12 months of selling your shares and have any CDSC you paid on such shares credited back to your account) has been discontinued. In addition, because a Fund’s or its distributor’s ability to assess certain sales charges and fees is dependent on the sale of new shares, the termination of new purchases of Class B shares could ultimately lead to the elimination and/or reduction of such sales charges and fees. A Fund may not be able to provide shareholders with advance notice of the reduction in these sales charges and fees. You will be notified via a Prospectus Supplement if there are any changes to any attributes, sales charges, or fees.
13. Change in Custodian
On August 2, 2007, Mellon Bank N.A., One Mellon Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15285, became Delaware Value Equity and Delaware Global Value Funds’ custodian. Mellon also became Delaware Emerging Markets Fund custodian on October 17, 2007. Prior to the aforementioned dates, JPMorgan Chase served as the Funds’ custodian.
14. Tax Information (Unaudited)
The information set forth below is for each Fund’s fiscal year as required by federal laws. Shareholders, however, must report distributions on a calendar year basis for income tax purposes, which may include distributions for portions of two fiscal years of a fund. Accordingly, the information needed by shareholders for income tax purposes will be sent to them in January of each year. Please consult your tax advisor for proper treatment of this information.
For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, each Fund designates distributions paid during the year as follows:
(A) | (B) | |||||||
Long-Term | Ordinary | |||||||
Capital Gains | Income | Total | ||||||
Distributions | Distributions* | Distributions | ||||||
(Tax Basis) | (Tax Basis) | (Tax Basis) | ||||||
Delaware International Value Equity Fund | 82% | 18% | 100% | |||||
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 75% | 25% | 100% | |||||
Delaware Global Value Fund | 74% | 26% | 100% |
(A) and (B) are based on a percentage of each Fund’s total distributions.
For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007 certain dividends paid by the Funds may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The Funds intends to designate up to a maximum amount to be taxed at a maximum rate of 15%. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2007 Form 1099-DIV. The amounts paid for the year ended November 30, 2007 were as follows:
Delaware International | Delaware Emerging | Delaware Global | |||
Value Equity Fund | Markets Fund | Value Fund | |||
$10,770,710 | $16,236,268 | $2,677,199 |
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Notes to financial statements
Delaware International Funds
14. Tax Information (Unaudited) (continued)
Delaware International Value Equity Fund, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund, and Delaware Global Value Fund intend to pass through foreign tax credits in the maximum amount of $1,348,313, $1,243,751 and $81,306 respectively. The gross foreign source income earned during the fiscal year 2007 by Delaware International Value Equity Fund, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund, and Delaware Global Value Fund was $26,743,567, $29,265,810, and $1,681,562.
*For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, certain interest income and short-term gains paid by the Funds, determined to be Qualified Interest Income and Short-Term Capital Gains, may be subject to relief from U.S. withholding for foreign shareholders, as provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, Delaware International Value Equity Fund, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund, and Delaware Global Value Fund has designated maximum distributions of Qualified Interest Income of $592,167, $28,942 and $69,908 respectively and Qualified Short Term Capital Gains of $13,946,887, $127,705,547, and $1,601,402.
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Report of independent
registered public accounting firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Delaware Group Global & International Funds
We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets of Delaware Group Global & International Funds (comprising the Delaware International Value Equity Fund, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund and Delaware Global Value Fund) (the “Funds”) as of November 30, 2007, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 2007, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective Funds constituting the Delaware Group Global & International Funds at November 30, 2007, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 22, 2008
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Other Fund information (unaudited)
Delaware International Funds
Fund management
Liu-Er Chen, CFA
Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer — Emerging Markets and Healthcare
Liu-Er Chen heads the firm’s global Emerging Markets team, and he is also the portfolio manager for the Delaware Healthcare Fund, which launched in October 2007. Prior to joining Delaware Investments in September 2006, he spent nearly 11 years at Evergreen Investment Management Company, where he most recently served as managing director and senior portfolio manager. He co-managed the Evergreen Emerging Markets Growth Fund from 1999 to 2001, and became the Fund’s sole manager in 2001. He also served as the sole manager of the Evergreen Health Care Fund since its inception in 1999. Chen began his career at Evergreen in 1995 as an analyst covering Asian and global healthcare stocks, before being promoted to portfolio manager in 1998. Prior to his career in asset management, Chen worked for three years in sales, marketing, and business development for major American and European pharmaceutical and medical device companies. He is licensed to practice medicine in China and has experience in medical research at both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Cornell Medical School. He holds an MBA with a concentration in management from Columbia Business School.
Zoë A. Neale
Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer — International Value Equity
Zoë A. Neale joined Delaware Investments in June 2005 to develop the firm’s International Value Equity strategies, from Arborway Capital, which she co-founded in January 2005. Previously she ran the International Value Strategies business at Thomas Weisel Asset Management (TWAM). She joined TWAM when it acquired ValueQuest/TA in 2002. Neale started at ValueQuest in 1996 and served as a senior investment professional with portfolio management and global research responsibilities for several sectors. Prior to ValueQuest, she was an assistant vice president and portfolio manager for Anchor Capital Advisors, with generalist research responsibilities. Neale earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Texas, Austin, and an MBA from Northeastern University.
D. Tysen Nutt Jr.
Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Team Leader — Large-Cap Value Focus Equity
D. Tysen Nutt Jr. joined Delaware Investments in 2004 as senior vice president and senior portfolio manager for the firm’s Large-Cap Value Focus strategy. Before joining the firm, Nutt led the U.S. Active Large-Cap Value team within Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), where he managed mutual funds and separate accounts for institutions and private clients. He departed MLIM as a managing director. Prior to joining MLIM in 1994, Nutt was with Van Deventer & Hoch (V&H) where he managed large-cap value portfolios for institutions and private clients. He began his investment career at Dean Witter Reynolds, where he eventually became vice president, investments. Nutt earned his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College, and he is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the CFA Institute.
Edward A. “Ned” Gray, CFA
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
Ned Gray joined Delaware Investments in June 2005 to develop the firm’s International Value Equity team, from Arborway Capital, which he co-founded in January 2005. He previously worked in the investment management business at Thomas Weisel Asset Management, and ValueQuest, which was acquired by TWAM in 2002. At ValueQuest, which he joined in 1987, Gray served as a senior investment professional with responsibilities for portfolio management, security analysis, quantitative research, performance analysis, global research, back office/investment information systems integration, trading, and client and consultant relations. Prior to ValueQuest, he was a research analyst at the Center for Competitive Analysis. Gray received his bachelor’s degree in history from Reed College and a master of arts in law and diplomacy, in international economics, business and law from Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
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Anthony A. Lombardi, CFA
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
Anthony A. Lombardi joined Delaware Investments in 2004 as a vice president and senior portfolio manager for the firm’s Large-Cap Value Focus strategy. Previously, Lombardi worked at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers from 1998 to 2004, where he rose to the position of director and portfolio manager for the U.S. Active Large-Cap Value team, managing mutual funds and separate accounts for institutions and private clients. Prior to that, he worked at Dean Witter Reynolds for seven years as a sell-side equity research analyst, and he began his career as an investment analyst with Crossland Savings in 1989. Lombardi graduated from Hofstra University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA with a concentration in finance. He is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the CFA Institute.
Robert A. Vogel Jr., CFA
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
Robert A. Vogel Jr. joined Delaware Investments in 2004 as a vice president, senior portfolio manager for the firm’s Large-Cap Value Focus strategy. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers for more than seven years, where he rose to the position of director and portfolio manager within the U.S. Active Large-Cap Value team. He began his career in 1992 as a financial consultant at Merrill Lynch. Vogel graduated from Loyola College in Maryland, earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in finance. He also earned an MBA with a concentration in finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and he is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and The CFA Society of Philadelphia.
Nikhil G. Lalvani, CFA
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Nikhil G. Lalvani is a portfolio manager with the firm’s Large-Cap Value Focus team. At Delaware Investments, Lalvani has served as both a fundamental and quantitative analyst. Prior to joining the firm in 1997, he was a research associate with Bloomberg. Lalvani holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from The Pennsylvania State University and is a member of The CFA Society of Philadelphia.
Nashira S. Wynn
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Nashira S. Wynn is a portfolio manager with the firm’s Large-Cap Value Focus team. Prior to joining Delaware Investments in 2004, she was an equity research analyst for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, starting there in July 2001. Wynn earned a bachelor’s degree in finance, with a minor in economics, from The College of New Jersey, and she attended England’s Oxford University as a presidential scholar.
Todd A. Bassion, CFA
Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Senior Equity Analyst
Todd A. Bassion joined Delaware Investments in June 2005 as a senior analyst on the firm’s International Value Equity team. He takes a lead role in generating and researching new companies for the portfolios as well as providing input on ongoing portfolio management. Bassion previously worked at Arborway Capital, where he was a key part of the team that started at ValueQuest/TA and moved to Thomas Weisel Asset Management with its acquisition of ValueQuest/TA in 2002. Bassion, who joined ValueQuest/TA in 2000, served as a research associate there. Bassion earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colorado College.
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Board of trustees/directors
and officers addendum
Delaware Investments® Family of Funds
A mutual fund is governed by a Board of Trustees/Directors (“Trustees”), which has oversight responsibility for the management of a fund’s business affairs. Trustees establish procedures and oversee and review the performance of the investment manager, the distributor, and others who perform services for the fund. The independent fund trustees, in particular, are advocates for shareholder interests. Each trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was elected to or appointed to the Board of Trustees, and will continue to serve until his or her retirement or the election of a new trustee in his or her place. The following is a list of the Trustees and Officers with certain background and related information.
Number of | |||||
Portfolios in Fund | Other | ||||
Name, | Complex Overseen | Directorships | |||
Address, | Position(s) | Length of | Principal Occupation(s) | by Trustee | Held by |
and Birth Date | Held with Fund(s) | Time Served | During Past 5 Years | or Officer | Trustee or Officer |
Interested Trustees | |||||
Patrick P. Coyne1 | Chairman, | Chairman and Trustee | Patrick P. Coyne has served in | 84 | Director — |
2005 Market Street | President, | since August 16, 2006 | various executive capacities | Kaydon Corp. | |
Philadelphia, PA | Chief Executive | at different times at | |||
19103 | Officer, and | President and | Delaware Investments.2 | ||
Trustee | Chief Executive Officer | ||||
April 14, 1963 | since August 1, 2006 | ||||
Independent Trustees | |||||
Thomas L. Bennett | Trustee | Since | Private Investor — | 84 | Director — |
2005 Market Street | March 2005 | (March 2004–Present) | Bryn Mawr | ||
Philadelphia, PA | Bank Corp. (BMTC) | ||||
19103 | Investment Manager — | (April 2007–Present) | |||
Morgan Stanley & Co. | |||||
October 4, 1947 | (January 1984–March 2004) | ||||
John A. Fry | Trustee | Since | President — | 84 | Director — |
2005 Market Street | January 2001 | Franklin & Marshall College | Community Health | ||
Philadelphia, PA | (June 2002–Present) | Systems | |||
19103 | |||||
Executive Vice President — | Director — | ||||
May 28, 1960 | University of Pennsylvania | Allied Barton | |||
(April 1995–June 2002) | Security Holdings | ||||
Anthony D. Knerr | Trustee | Since | Founder and Managing Director — | 84 | None |
2005 Market Street | April 1990 | Anthony Knerr & Associates | |||
Philadelphia, PA | (Strategic Consulting) | ||||
19103 | (1990–Present) | ||||
December 7, 1938 | |||||
Lucinda S. Landreth | Trustee | Since | Chief Investment Officer — | 84 | None |
2005 Market Street | March 2005 | Assurant, Inc. | |||
Philadelphia, PA | (Insurance) | ||||
19103 | (2002–2004) | ||||
June 24, 1947 | |||||
Ann R. Leven | Trustee | Since | Consultant — | 84 | Director and |
2005 Market Street | October 1989 | ARL Associates | Audit Committee | ||
Philadelphia, PA | (Financial Planning) | Chairperson — Andy | |||
19103 | (1983–Present) | Warhol Foundation | |||
November 1, 1940 | Director and Audit | ||||
Committee Chair — | |||||
Systemax, Inc. |
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Number of | |||||
Portfolios in Fund | Other | ||||
Name, | Complex Overseen | Directorships | |||
Address, | Position(s) | Length of | Principal Occupation(s) | by Trustee | Held by |
and Birth Date | Held with Fund(s) | Time Served | During Past 5 Years | or Officer | Trustee or Officer |
Independent Trustees (continued) | |||||
Thomas F. Madison | Trustee | Since | President and Chief | 84 | Director — |
2005 Market Street | May 19973 | Executive Officer — | CenterPoint Energy | ||
Philadelphia, PA | MLM Partners, Inc. | ||||
19103 | (Small Business Investing | Director and Audit | |||
and Consulting) | Committee Chair — | ||||
February 25, 1936 | (January 1993–Present) | Digital River, Inc. | |||
Director and Audit | |||||
Committee Member — | |||||
Rimage | |||||
Corporation | |||||
Director — Valmont | |||||
Industries, Inc. | |||||
Janet L. Yeomans | Trustee | Since | Treasurer | 84 | None |
2005 Market Street | April 1999 | (January 2006–Present) | |||
Philadelphia, PA | Vice President — Mergers & Acquisitions | ||||
19103 | (January 2003–January 2006), and | ||||
Vice President | |||||
July 31, 1948 | (July 1995–January 2003) | ||||
3M Corporation | |||||
Ms. Yeomans has held | |||||
various management positions | |||||
at 3M Corporation since 1983. | |||||
J. Richard Zecher | Trustee | Since | Founder — | 84 | Director and Audit |
2005 Market Street | March 2005 | Investor Analytics | Committee Member — | ||
Philadelphia, PA | (Risk Management) | Investor Analytics | |||
19103 | (May 1999–Present) | ||||
Director and Audit | |||||
July 3, 1940 | Founder — | Committee Member — | |||
Sutton Asset Management | Oxigene, Inc. | ||||
(Hedge Fund) | |||||
(September 1996–Present) | |||||
Officers | |||||
David F. Connor | Vice President, | Vice President since | David F. Connor has served as | 84 | None4 |
2005 Market Street | Deputy General | September 2000 | Vice President and Deputy | ||
Philadelphia, PA | Counsel, and Secretary | and Secretary | General Counsel of | ||
19103 | since | Delaware Investments | |||
October 2005 | since 2000. | ||||
December 2, 1963 | |||||
Daniel V. Geatens | Vice President | Treasurer | Daniel V. Geatens has served | 84 | None4 |
2005 Market Street | and Treasurer | since | in various capacities at | ||
Philadelphia, PA | October 25, 2007 | different times at | |||
19103 | Delaware Investments. | ||||
October 26, 1972 | |||||
David P. O’Connor | Senior Vice | Senior Vice President, | David P. O’Connor has served in | 84 | None4 |
2005 Market Street | President, | General Counsel, and | various executive and legal | ||
Philadelphia, PA | General Counsel, | Chief Legal Officer | capacities at different times | ||
19103 | and Chief | since | at Delaware Investments. | ||
Legal Officer | October 2005 | ||||
February 21, 1966 | |||||
Richard Salus | Senior | Chief Financial | Richard Salus has served in | 84 | None4 |
2005 Market Street | Vice President | Officer since | various executive capacities | ||
Philadelphia, PA | and | November 2006 | at different times at | ||
19103 | Chief Financial | Delaware Investments. | |||
Officer | |||||
October 4, 1963 |
The Statement of Additional Information for the Fund(s) includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800 523-1918.
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About the organization
This annual report is for the information of Delaware International Value Equity Fund, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund, and Delaware Global Value Fund shareholders, but it may be used with prospective investors when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for Delaware International Value Equity Fund, Delaware Emerging Markets Fund, Delaware Global Value Fund, and the Delaware Investments® Performance Update for the most recently completed calendar quarter. The prospectus sets forth details about charges, expenses, investment objectives, and operating policies of the investment company. You should read the prospectus carefully before you invest. The figures in this report represent past results that are not a guarantee of future results. The return and principal value of an investment in the investment company will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Board of trustees Patrick P. Coyne Thomas L. Bennett John A. Fry Anthony D. Knerr Lucinda S. Landreth Ann R. Leven Thomas F. Madison Janet L. Yeomans J. Richard Zecher | Affiliated officers David F. Connor Daniel V. Geatens David P. O’Connor Richard Salus | Contact information Investment manager National distributor Shareholder servicing, dividend For shareholders For securities dealers and financial Web site |
Delaware Investments is the marketing name of Delaware Management Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each Fund’s Forms N-Q, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that each Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800 523-1918; and (ii) on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that each Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and each Fund’s Schedule of Investments are available without charge on the Fund’s Web site at http://www.delawareinvestments.com. Each Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800 SEC-0330.
Information (if any) regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through each Fund’s Web site at http://www.delawareinvestments.com; and (ii) on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.
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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, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. A copy of the registrant’s Code of Business Ethics has been posted on Delaware Investments’ internet website at www.delawareinvestments.com. Any amendments to the Code of Business Ethics, and information on any waiver from its provisions granted by the registrant, will also be posted on this website within five business days of such amendment or waiver and will remain on the website for at least 12 months.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
The registrant’s Board of Trustees/Directors has determined that each member of the registrant’s Audit Committee is an audit committee financial expert, as defined below. For purposes of this item, an “audit committee financial expert” is a person who has the following attributes:
a. An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements;
b. The ability to assess the general application of such principles in connection with the accounting for estimates, accruals, and reserves;
c. Experience preparing, auditing, analyzing, or evaluating financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the registrant’s financial statements, or experience actively supervising one or more persons engaged in such activities;
d. An understanding of internal controls and procedures for financial reporting; and
e. An understanding of audit committee functions.
An “audit committee financial expert” shall have acquired such attributes through:
a. Education and experience as a principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller, public accountant, or auditor or experience in one or more positions that involve the performance of similar functions;
b. Experience actively supervising a principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller, public accountant, auditor, or person performing similar functions;
c. Experience overseeing or assessing the performance of companies or public accountants with respect to the preparation, auditing, or evaluation of financial statements; or
d. Other relevant experience.
The registrant’s Board of Trustees/Directors has also determined that each member of the registrant’s Audit Committee is independent. In order to be “independent” for purposes of this item, the Audit Committee member may not: (i) other than in his or her capacity as a member of the Board of Trustees/Directors or any committee thereof, accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee from the issuer; or (ii) be an “interested person” of the registrant as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The names of the audit committee financial experts on the registrant’s Audit Committee are set forth below:
Thomas L. Bennett 1
Thomas F. Madison
Janet L. Yeomans 1
J. Richard Zecher
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
(a) Audit fees.
The aggregate fees billed for services provided to the registrant by its independent auditors for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and for services normally provided by the independent auditors in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $96,400 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007.
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1 The instructions to Form N-CSR require disclosure on the relevant experience of persons who qualify as audit committee financial experts based on “other relevant experience.” The Board of Trustees/Directors has determined that Mr. Bennett qualifies as an audit committee financial expert by virtue of his education, Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and his experience as a credit analyst, portfolio manager and the manager of other credit analysts and portfolio managers. The Board of Trustees/Directors has determined that Ms. Yeomans qualifies as an audit committee financial expert by virtue of her education and experience as the Treasurer of a large global corporation.
The aggregate fees billed for services provided to the registrant by its independent auditors for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and for services normally provided by the independent auditors in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $109,700 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006.
(b) Audit-related fees.
The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for services relating to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were $0 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007.
The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for services relating to the performance of the audit of the financial statements of the registrant’s investment adviser and other service providers under common control with the adviser and that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant were $19,074 for the registrant’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2007. The percentage of these fees relating to services approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception from the pre-approval requirement in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X was 0%. These audit-related services were as follows: issuance of report concerning transfer agent's system of internal accounting control pursuant to Rule 17Ad-13 of the Securities Exchange Act.
The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for services relating to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were $0 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006.
The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for services relating to the performance of the audit of the financial statements of the registrant’s investment adviser and other service providers under common control with the adviser and that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant were $33,700 for the registrant’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2006. The percentage of these fees relating to services approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception from the pre-approval requirement in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X was 0%. These audit-related services were as follows: issuance of report concerning transfer agent's system of internal accounting control pursuant to Rule 17Ad-13 of the Securities Exchange Act; and issuance of agreed upon procedures report to the registrant's Board in connection with the pass-through of internal legal cost relating to the operations of the registrant.
(c) Tax fees.
The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for tax-related services provided to the registrant were $47,485 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007. The percentage of these fees relating to services approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception from the pre-approval requirement in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X was 0%. These tax-related services were as follows: review of income tax returns, review of annual excise distribution calculations, and tax compliance services related to investments in foreign securities.
The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for tax-related services provided to the registrant’s investment adviser and other service providers under common control with the adviser and that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant were $0 for the registrant’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2007.
The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for tax-related services provided to the registrant were $21,600 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006. The percentage of these fees relating to services approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception from the pre-approval requirement in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X was 0%. These tax-related services were as follows: review of income tax returns and review of annual excise distribution calculations.
The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for tax-related services provided to the registrant’s adviser and other service providers under common control with the adviser and that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant were $0 for the registrant’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2006.
(d) All other fees.
The aggregate fees billed for all services provided by the independent auditors to the registrant other than those set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Item were $0 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007.
The aggregate fees billed for all services other than those set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Item provided by the registrant’s independent auditors to the registrant’s adviser and other service providers under common control with the adviser and that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant were $0 for the registrant’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2007.
The aggregate fees billed for all services provided by the independent auditors to the registrant other than those set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Item were $0 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006.
The aggregate fees billed for all services other than those set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Item provided by the registrant’s independent auditors to the registrant’s adviser and other service providers under common control with the adviser and that relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant were $0 for the registrant’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2006.
(e) The registrant’s Audit Committee has established pre-approval policies and procedures as permitted by Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(B) of Regulation S-X (the “Pre-Approval Policy”) with respect to services provided by the registrant’s independent auditors. Pursuant to the Pre-Approval Policy, the Audit Committee has pre-approved the services set forth in the table below with respect to the registrant up to the specified fee limits. Certain fee limits are based on aggregate fees to the registrant and other registrants within the Delaware Investments Family of Funds.
Service | Range of Fees |
Audit Services | |
Statutory audits or financial audits for new Funds | up to $25,000 per Fund |
Services associated with SEC registration statements (e.g., Form N-1A, Form N-14, etc.), periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC or other documents issued in connection with securities offerings (e.g., comfort letters for closed-end Fund offerings, consents), and assistance in responding to SEC comment letters | up to $10,000 per Fund |
Consultations by Fund management as to the accounting or disclosure treatment of transactions or events and/or the actual or potential impact of final or proposed rules, standards or interpretations by the SEC, FASB, or other regulatory or standard-setting bodies (Note: Under SEC rules, some consultations may be considered “audit-related services” rather than “audit services”) | up to $25,000 in the aggregate |
Audit-Related Services | |
Consultations by Fund management as to the accounting or disclosure treatment of transactions or events and /or the actual or potential impact of final or proposed rules, standards or interpretations by the SEC, FASB, or other regulatory or standard-setting bodies (Note: Under SEC rules, some consultations may be considered “audit services” rather than “audit-related services”) | up to $25,000 in the aggregate |
Tax Services | |
U.S. federal, state and local and international tax planning and advice (e.g., consulting on statutory, regulatory or administrative developments, evaluation of Funds’ tax compliance function, etc.) | up to $25,000 in the aggregate |
U.S. federal, state and local tax compliance (e.g., excise distribution reviews, etc.) | up to $5,000 per Fund |
Review of federal, state, local and international income, franchise and other tax returns | up to $5,000 per Fund |
Under the Pre-Approval Policy, the Audit Committee has also pre-approved the services set forth in the table below with respect to the registrant’s investment adviser and other entities controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provide ongoing services to the registrant (the “Control Affiliates”) up to the specified fee limit. This fee limit is based on aggregate fees to the investment adviser and its Control Affiliates.
Service | Range of Fees |
Non-Audit Services | |
Services associated with periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC and assistance in responding to SEC comment letters | up to $10,000 in the aggregate |
The Pre-Approval Policy requires the registrant’s independent auditors to report to the Audit Committee at each of its regular meetings regarding all services initiated since the last such report was rendered, including those services authorized by the Pre-Approval Policy.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s independent auditors for services rendered to the registrant and to its investment adviser and other service providers under common control with the adviser were $301,847 and $280,820 for the registrant’s fiscal years ended November 30, 2007 and November 30, 2006, respectively.
(h) In connection with its selection of the independent auditors, the registrant’s Audit Committee has considered the independent auditors’ provision of non-audit services to the registrant’s investment adviser and other service providers under common control with the adviser that were not required to be pre-approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X. The Audit Committee has determined that the independent auditors’ provision of these services is compatible with maintaining the auditors’ independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
Included as part of report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures
The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing of this report and have concluded that they are effective in providing reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant in its reports or statements filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by the report to stockholders included herein (i.e., the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits
(a) (1) Code of Ethics
Not applicable.
(2) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(3) Written solicitations to purchase securities pursuant to Rule 23c-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Not applicable.
(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf, by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Name of Registrant: Delaware Group Global & International Funds
PATRICK P. COYNE | ||
By: | Patrick P. Coyne | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Date: | February 1, 2008 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
PATRICK P. COYNE | ||
By: | Patrick P. Coyne | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Date: | February 1, 2008 |
RICHARD SALUS | ||
By: | Richard Salus | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: | February 1, 2008 |