As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 17, 2024
Securities Act File No. 333-
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-14
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Pre-Effective Amendment No.
Post-Effective Amendment No.
(Check appropriate box or boxes)
SUNAMERICA SERIES TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in the Charter)
21650 Oxnard Street, 10th Floor
Woodland Hills, California 91367
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Telephone Number: (800) 858-8850
(Area Code and Telephone Number)
Kathleen D. Fuentes, Esq.
SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC
30 Hudson Street, 16th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Copies to:
Margery K. Neale, Esq.
Elliot J. Gluck, Esq.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019-6099
Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective under the Securities Act of 1933.
Title of securities being registered: Shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Calculation of Registration Fee under the Securities Act of 1933: No filing fee is required because of reliance on Section 24(f) and Rule 24f-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
It is proposed that this filing will become effective January 16, 2025, pursuant to Rule 488 under the Securities Act of 1933.
SUNAMERICA SERIES TRUST
SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio
SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio
21650 Oxnard Street, 10th Floor
Woodland Hills, California 91367
(800-445-7862)
December 17, 2024
Dear Contract Owner:
We are writing to inform you of an important matter concerning your investment in the SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio (the “VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio”) and/or the SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio (the “VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio” and together with the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, the “Target Portfolios” and each, a “Target Portfolio”), each a series of SunAmerica Series Trust (the “Trust”). At a meeting held on December 11, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or the “Board of Trustees”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), on behalf of each Target Portfolio, approved a reorganization pursuant to which each Target Portfolio will be reorganized with and into the SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, a series of the Trust (the “VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio” and collectively with the Target Portfolios, the “Portfolios” and each, a “Portfolio”). Shareholders were first notified of the reorganization on December 13, 2024 in a supplement to each Target Portfolio’s then effective Prospectus and Summary Prospectus.
In approving each reorganization, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, concluded that: (i) each reorganization is in the best interests of each Portfolio; and (ii) the interests of the shareholders of each Portfolio will not be diluted as a result of the reorganization. In each reorganization, your Target Portfolio shares would be exchanged for the same class of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio with the same aggregate net asset value of the Target Portfolio shares that you currently hold. It is currently anticipated that each reorganization will be effected on a tax-free basis for federal income tax purposes.
SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC (“SunAmerica”), each Portfolio’s investment adviser, believes that shareholders of each Portfolio will benefit more from the potential operating efficiencies and economies of scale that may be achieved by combining the Portfolios’ assets in the respective reorganization, than by continuing to operate the Portfolios separately. SunAmerica further believes that it is in the best interests of each Portfolio to combine each Target Portfolio’s assets with a fund with a lower expense structure. SunAmerica believes that the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s investment objective and strategies make it a compatible fund within the SunAmerica complex for a reorganization with each of the Target Portfolios.
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NO ACTION ON YOUR PART IS REQUIRED REGARDING THE REORGANIZATIONS. YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE SHARES OF THE VCP DYNAMIC ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO IN EXCHANGE FOR YOUR SHARES OF THE TARGET PORTFOLIOS, AS APPLICABLE, AS OF THE CLOSING DATE. THE BOARD IS NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND A PROXY.
If you have any questions regarding the attached Combined Information Statement/Prospectus or other materials, please contact SunAmerica at 1-800-445-7862.
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Sincerely, |
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/s/ John T. Genoy |
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John T. Genoy |
President SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC |
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
We recommend that you read the complete Combined Information Statement/Prospectus. For your convenience, we have provided a brief overview of certain information related to the Reorganizations (as defined below).
A: | Each of SA BlackRock Global Multi Asset Portfolio (the “VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio”), a series of SunAmerica Series Trust (“SAST” or the “Trust”), and SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio (the “VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio” and together with the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, the “Target Portfolios” and each, a “Target Portfolio”), a series of SAST, will be reorganizing into SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio (the “VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio” or the “Acquiring Portfolio” and together with the Target Portfolios, the “Portfolios” and each, a “Portfolio”), a series of SAST, pursuant to an agreement and plan of reorganization (each, a “Reorganization”). |
Although you are not directly a shareholder of a Target Portfolio, but rather the owner of a variable annuity contract or a variable life insurance policy (a “Variable Contract,” the owners of which are referred to as “Contract Owners”) issued by the separate accounts of American General Life Insurance Company, a Texas life insurer (“AGL”), The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York, a New York life insurer (“USL”), and The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company, a Texas life insurer (“VALIC” and collectively with USL and AGL, the “Life Companies”) (the “Separate Accounts”), we refer to Contract Owners as “shareholders.”
Upon completion of the applicable Reorganization, shares of your Target Portfolio will be exchanged for shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio based on a specified exchange ratio determined by the respective net asset values of the two Portfolios’ shares. Your “Variable Contract” will be credited with shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio whose aggregate value at the time of issuance will equal the aggregate value of the Target Portfolio held under your Variable Contract on that date. After such date each Target Portfolio will be terminated as a series of the Trust. Please refer to the Combined Information Statement/Prospectus for a detailed explanation of the Reorganization and for a more complete description of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio.
Q: | Why did the Board of Trustees approve the Reorganizations? |
A: | After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board of Trustees”) has determined that each Reorganization is in the best interests of the relevant Target Portfolio and that the Target Portfolio’s existing shareholders will |
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| not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization. The Board of Trustees has determined that shareholders of the relevant Target Portfolio may benefit from the following: |
(i) Shareholders of each Portfolio will remain invested in a diversified, open-end fund that provides exposure to equity and fixed-income securities while managing volatility and has higher net assets;
(ii) The larger net asset size of the combined fund is expected to give rise to possible operating efficiencies (e.g., certain fund costs, such as printing shareholder reports and prospectuses, legal expenses, audit fees, mailing costs and other expenses, will be spread across a larger asset base, thereby potentially lowering the total expense ratio borne by shareholders of the combined fund);
(iii) The combined fund will have projected total annual fund operating expenses that are expected to be below those of each Target Portfolio prior to the Reorganization;
(iv) The combined fund will have a lower management fee rate as compared to the management fee rate of each Target Portfolio; and
(v) Shareholders of each Target Portfolio will be invested in a fund that has a better performance history.
Q: | How will the Reorganizations affect me? |
A: | In each Reorganization, substantially all of the assets and liabilities of the relevant Target Portfolio will be combined with those of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. Shares of the Target Portfolio will be exchanged for shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio based on a specified exchange ratio determined by the respective net asset values of the Portfolios’ shares. Your Variable Contract value immediately before the Reorganization will be the same as your Variable Contract value immediately following completion of the Reorganization; however, you will no longer own shares of a Target Portfolio but will own shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. After the completion of the Reorganization, you will own a smaller percentage of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio than you did of the Target Portfolio because the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is significantly larger than each of the Target Portfolios. |
Q: | In the Reorganization, will I receive the same class of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio as the shares of the Target Portfolio that I now hold? |
A: | Yes. You will receive the same class of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio as the shares you own of your Target Portfolio. |
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Q: | Will I own the same number of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio as I currently own of my Target Portfolio? |
A: | No. However, you will receive shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio with the same aggregate net asset value as the shares of the Target Portfolio you own prior to the Reorganization relating to your Target Portfolio. The number of shares you receive will depend on the relative net asset value of the shares of the relevant Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio on the closing date. Thus, on the closing date, if the net asset value of a share of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is lower than the net asset value of the corresponding share class of the relevant Target Portfolio, you will receive a greater number of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio in the applicable Reorganization than you held in the Target Portfolio before the Reorganization. On the other hand, if the net asset value of a share of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is higher than the net asset value of the corresponding share class of the relevant Target Portfolio, you will receive fewer shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio in the applicable Reorganization than you held in the Target Portfolio before the Reorganization. |
Q: | Will my privileges as a shareholder change after the Reorganization? |
A: | Your rights as a shareholder will not change in any way as a result of the Reorganization relating to your Target Portfolio, but you will be a shareholder of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, which is a separate series of the Trust. The shareholder services available to you after the applicable Reorganization will be identical. |
Q: | Who will advise the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio once the Reorganizations are completed? |
A: | As you know, each Target Portfolio is advised by SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC (“SunAmerica”). The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is also advised by SunAmerica and will continue to be advised by SunAmerica once the Reorganizations are completed. The subadviser for the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio is BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BlackRock”), the subadviser for the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio is Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC (“PIMCO”), and the subadviser for the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is AllianceBernstein. It is anticipated that the Subadviser will continue to serve as subadviser to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio following the completion of the Reorganizations. |
Q: | How will the Reorganizations affect Portfolio expenses? |
A: | Following the Reorganizations, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s projected total annual operating expenses are expected to be below those of each Target Portfolio with respect to each class of shares. |
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Q: | What will I have to do to open an account in the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio? What happens to my account in the Reorganization? |
A: | In the Reorganization relating to your Target Portfolio, your shares automatically will be converted into shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio on the date of the completion of the applicable Reorganization. You will receive written confirmation that this change has taken place. You will receive the same class of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio as you currently hold of your Target Portfolio. The aggregate net asset value of the shares you receive in the Reorganization relating to your Target Portfolio will be equal to the aggregate net asset value of the shares you own immediately prior to the Reorganization. |
Q: | Will the Reorganization create a taxable event for me? |
A: | No, you will not recognize gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of the Reorganization. |
SunAmerica has reviewed the portfolio holdings of the Target Portfolios. SunAmerica anticipates, based on this review, the disposition of substantially all of the holdings of the Target Portfolios (approximately 100% in the case of each Target Portfolio) in connection with the Reorganizations, all of which are expected to be disposed of immediately prior to the applicable Reorganization. The extent of these anticipated sales is primarily due to the differences in implementing the principal investment strategies employed by the Portfolios. Each Target Portfolio will pay the transaction costs relating to the realignment of its portfolio that occurs prior to its Reorganization and may deviate from its principal investment strategies during this period. With respect to transaction costs relating to any realignment of Target Portfolio portfolio securities that occurs immediately following the applicable Reorganization, these costs will be borne by shareholders of the combined fund. SunAmerica has estimated that the brokerage commissions and transaction costs relating to the realignment of (i) the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio will be approximately $96,300 (which would be $0.001 per share), and (ii) the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio will be approximately $51,200 (which would be $0.001 per share).
The tax impact of any such sales will depend on the difference between the price at which such portfolio holdings are sold and each Target Portfolio’s tax basis in such holdings. Any capital gains recognized in these sales on a net basis prior to the closing of the applicable Reorganization will be distributed, if required, to the shareholders of the Target Portfolio as capital gain dividends (to the extent of net realized long-term capital gains) and/or ordinary dividends (to the extent of net realized short-term capital gains) during or with respect to the year of sale. Any capital gains recognized in these sales on a net basis following the closing of the applicable Reorganization will be distributed, if required, to the combined fund’s shareholders as capital gain dividends (to the extent of net realized long-term capital gains) and/or ordinary dividends (to the extent of net realized short-term capital gains) during or with respect to the year of sale. As is the case with other
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distributions, Contract Owners will not be taxed on such distributions to the Separate Accounts of the Life Companies, although they may be subject to tax upon redemption from Variable Contracts.
Q: | Who will pay for the Reorganization? |
A: | It is currently estimated that the total expenses of the Reorganizations will be approximately $391,000. SunAmerica or its affiliates will pay half of such expenses other than any transaction costs relating to the sale of each Target Portfolio’s portfolio securities prior to or after the closing of the Reorganization relating to such Target Portfolio. Please refer to “Information About the Reorganizations – Expenses of the Reorganizations” for additional information about the expenses associated with each Reorganization. |
Q: | When will the Reorganization occur? |
A: | Each Reorganization is expected to occur during the second quarter of 2025. |
Q: | Whom do I contact if I have questions? |
A: | Please call SunAmerica at 1-800-445-7862. |
Important additional information about the Reorganizations is set forth in the accompanying Combined Information Statement/Prospectus. Please read it carefully.
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COMBINED INFORMATION STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
SUNAMERICA SERIES TRUST
SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio
SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio
SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
21650 Oxnard Street, 10th Floor
Woodland Hills, California 91367
(800-445-7862)
This Combined Information Statement/Prospectus is furnished to you as a shareholder of the SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio (the “VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio”) and/or the SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio (the “VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio” and together with the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, the “Target Portfolios” and each, a “Target Portfolio”), each a series of SunAmerica Series Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (“SAST” or the “Trust”).
At a meeting held on December 11, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or the “Board of Trustees”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), on behalf of each Target Portfolio, approved a reorganization (the ‘Reorganizations” and each, a “Reorganization”) pursuant to which each Target Portfolio will be reorganized with and into the SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, a series of the Trust (the “VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio” and collectively with the Target Portfolios, the “Portfolios” and each, a “Portfolio”). The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, following completion of one or more of the Reorganizations, may be referred to as the “Combined Portfolio” in this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus. Shareholders were first notified of the Reorganization on December 13, 2024 in a supplement to each Target Portfolio’s then effective Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses. The investment objectives of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are capital appreciation and current income while managing net equity exposure. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation and income while managing portfolio volatility and is similar to that of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. The VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation and income while managing portfolio volatility and is similar to that of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. Each Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, however, employ certain differing investment strategies to achieve their respective objectives, as discussed in more detail below. For more information on each Target Portfolio’s and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s investment strategies see “Summary – Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies” below.
Although you are not directly a shareholder of the Target Portfolios, but rather the owner of a variable annuity contract or a variable life insurance policy (a “Variable Contract,” the owners of which are referred to as “Contract Owners”) issued by the
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separate accounts of American General Life Insurance Company, a Texas life insurer (“AGL”), The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York, a New York life insurer (“USL”), and The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company, a Texas life insurer (“VALIC” and collectively with USL and AGL, the “Life Companies”) (the “Separate Accounts”), for purposes of the enclosed Combined Information Statement/Prospectus, the term “shareholder” (when used to refer to the beneficial holder of ownership interests in a Target Portfolio) shall also be deemed to include holders of the Variable Contract. The Life Companies are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Corebridge Financial, Inc.
In each Reorganization, the Target Portfolio will transfer its assets to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will assume substantially all of the liabilities of the Target Portfolio and will issue shares to the Target Portfolio in an amount equal to the aggregate net asset value of the outstanding shares of the Target Portfolio. Immediately thereafter, the Target Portfolio will distribute these shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio to its shareholders. After distributing these shares, the Target Portfolio will be terminated as a series of the Trust. When the Reorganization is complete, Target Portfolio shareholders will hold the same class of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio as they currently hold of the Target Portfolio. The aggregate net asset value of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio shares received in the Reorganization will equal the aggregate net asset value of the Target Portfolio shares held by Target Portfolio shareholders immediately prior to the Reorganization. As a result of the Reorganization, however, a shareholder of the Target Portfolio will represent a smaller percentage of ownership in the Combined Portfolio than the shares held by those in the Target Portfolio prior to the Reorganization.
This Combined Information Statement/Prospectus sets forth concisely the information shareholders of each Target Portfolio should know regarding the Reorganization relating to their Target Portfolio and constitutes an offering of Class 1 and Class 3 shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio only. Please read it carefully and retain it for future reference.
The following documents containing additional information about the Portfolios, each having been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), are incorporated by reference into (legally considered to be part of) this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus:
| • | | the Statement of Additional Information dated December 17, 2024 (the “Reorganization SAI”), relating to this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus; |
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Except as otherwise described herein, the policies and procedures set forth under “Account Information” in the Trust Prospectus will apply to the Class 1 and Class 3 shares to be issued by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio in connection with each Reorganization.
These documents are on file with the SEC. Each of the Portfolios is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and in accordance therewith, file reports and other information, including proxy materials, with the SEC.
Copies of the foregoing and any more recent reports filed after the date hereof may be obtained without charge by calling or writing:
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| | VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio or VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio c/o SunAmerica Series Trust P.O. Box 15570 Amarillo, Texas 79105-5570 (800-445-7862) | | |
If you wish to request the Reorganization SAI, please ask for the “Reorganization SAI.”
You also may view or obtain these documents from the EDGAR database without charge on the SEC’s internet site at www.sec.gov. Shareholders can obtain copies, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by sending an e-mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov or by mailing a written request to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549-0102.
No person has been authorized to give any information or make any representation not contained in this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus and, if so given or made, such information or representation must not be relied upon as having been authorized. This Combined Information Statement/Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation.
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Neither the SEC nor any state regulator has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus is December 17, 2024.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMARY
The following is a summary of certain information contained elsewhere in this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more complete information contained herein. Shareholders should read the entire Combined Information Statement/Prospectus carefully.
The Trust is an open-end management investment company registered with the SEC. Each of the Portfolios is a separate series of its Trust. The investment objectives of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are capital appreciation and current income while managing net equity exposure. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation and income while managing portfolio volatility and is similar to that of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. The VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation and income while managing portfolio volatility and is similar to that of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio.
SunAmerica serves as investment adviser for each Portfolio. The subadviser for the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio is BlackRock , the subadviser for the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio is PIMCO and the subadviser for the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is AllianceBernstein.
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio seeks to achieve its goals by investing under normal conditions approximately 70% to 90% of its assets in Class 1 shares of a combination of the portfolios of the Trust and Seasons Series Trust (collectively, the “Underlying Portfolios”) that invest primarily in equity securities or fixed income securities and which are portfolios of the Trust or Seasons Series Trust (collectively, the “Underlying Trusts”) (the “Fund-of-Funds Component”) and 10% to 30% of its assets in a portfolio of derivative instruments, fixed income securities and short-term investments (the “Overlay Component”). SunAmerica determines the allocation between the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component. The Fund-of-Funds Component will allocate approximately 50% to 80% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in fixed income securities and short-term investments, which may include mortgage- and asset-backed securities, to seek capital appreciation and generate income. The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve capital appreciation primarily through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies of all market capitalizations, but expects to invest to a lesser extent in Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in small- and mid-cap U.S. companies and foreign companies. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment goal by tactically allocating its assets to various equity and fixed income asset classes. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio obtains broad exposure to these asset classes by investing in equity and fixed income securities and derivatives that provide exposure to
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equity and fixed income securities. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio invests in, or obtains exposure to, equity and fixed income securities of both U.S. and foreign corporate and governmental issuers, including emerging market issuers. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio normally invests in, or obtains exposure to, investments in a number of different countries around the world. In addition, the subadviser employs a “VCP” (Volatility Control Portfolio) risk management process intended to manage the volatility level of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio’s annual returns. Under normal market conditions, the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio targets an allocation of approximately 55% of its net assets to equity exposure and approximately 45% of its net assets to fixed income exposure, although the Portfolio’s equity exposure may range from approximately 10%-70% of its net assets and its fixed income exposure may range from approximately 10%-90% of its net assets. These ranges reflect the approximate range of overall net equity and fixed income exposure after application of the volatility control process described below. The subadviser uses fundamental and macroeconomic research to determine asset class weights in the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio. Both Funds are diversified.
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio and VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio seeks to achieve its goals by investing under normal conditions approximately 70% to 90% of its assets in the Fund-of-Funds Component and 10% to 30% of its assets in the Overlay Component. SunAmerica determines the allocation between the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component. The Fund-of-Funds Component will allocate approximately 50% to 80% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in fixed income securities and short-term investments, which may include mortgage- and asset-backed securities, to seek capital appreciation and generate income. The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve capital appreciation primarily through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies of all market capitalizations, but expects to invest to a lesser extent in Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in small- and mid-cap U.S. companies and foreign companies. The VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in a combination of fixed income instruments and derivatives. Under normal circumstances, the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio will invest at least 25% of its total assets in fixed income instruments. For this purpose, “fixed income instruments” include bonds, debt securities and similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The Portfolio targets an allocation of approximately 60% of its net assets to a component that gains exposure to equity markets primarily by investing in exchange-traded futures contracts and equity swaps (the “equity component”) and approximately 40% of net assets to a fixed income component. Both Funds are diversified.
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The Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, has unanimously approved each applicable Reorganization, on behalf of each relevant Target Portfolio. Each Reorganization provides for:
| • | | the transfer of all the assets of the relevant Target Portfolio to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio in exchange for the assumption by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio of substantially all of the liabilities of the relevant Target Portfolio and Class 1 and Class 3 shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio having an aggregate net asset value equal to the value of the assets of the relevant Target Portfolio acquired by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio reduced by the amount of such assumed liabilities; |
| • | | the distribution of such Class 1 and/or Class 3 shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio to the relevant Target Portfolio’s shareholders; and |
| • | | the termination of the relevant Target Portfolio as a series of the Trust. |
Upon completion of a Reorganization, the Target Portfolio’s shareholders will hold shares of the same class of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio as they currently hold of the Target Portfolio with an aggregate net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of Target Portfolio shares owned immediately prior to the Reorganization.
Background and Reasons for the Reorganizations
SunAmerica believes that, with respect to each Reorganization, the shareholders of each Portfolio will benefit more from the potential operating efficiencies and economies of scale that may be achieved by combining the Portfolios’ assets in the Reorganization, than by continuing to operate the Portfolios separately. SunAmerica further believes that it is in the best interests of each Target Portfolio to combine its assets with a Portfolio with a larger assets base, a lower expense structure and a better performance history.
It is anticipated that the gross and net operating expense ratios for the Combined Portfolio will be lower than the current total annual operating expense ratios for each Target Portfolio. SunAmerica believes that continuing to operate each Target Portfolio as currently constituted is not in the best interests of the Target Portfolio.
In approving each Reorganization, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, determined that participation in the Reorganization is in the best interests of the relevant Portfolio and that the interests of the Portfolio’s shareholders will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization. The Board of Trustees considered the Reorganization proposals at a meeting held on December 11, 2024 and the entire Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved each relevant Reorganization. The approval determinations were made on the basis of each Trustee’s judgment after consideration of all of the factors taken as a whole, though individual Trustees may have placed different weight on various factors and assigned different degrees of materiality to various conclusions.
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The factors considered by the Board of Trustees with regard to each Reorganization include, but are not limited to, the following:
| • | | The fact that the investment objectives of the Target Portfolios are similar to the investment objectives of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. The fact that certain strategies of the relevant Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are compatible, while others are different. The Board of Trustees considered the principal differences in investment strategy between the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and each relevant Target Portfolio. See “Summary—Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies.” |
| • | | The possibility that the Combined Portfolio is more likely to achieve further operating efficiencies and economies of scale from its larger net asset size compared to each Target Portfolio. |
| • | | The expectation that the Combined Portfolio will have total annual operating expenses below those of each Target Portfolio. |
| • | | The personnel of SunAmerica and the Subadviser who will manage the Combined Portfolio. The Trustees considered that SunAmerica will continue to serve as the investment adviser of the Combined Portfolio after the Reorganizations, and the Subadviser of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will continue to serve as subadviser of the Combined Portfolio after the Reorganizations. See “Comparison of the Portfolios—Management of the Portfolios.” |
| • | | The relative performance histories of each Portfolio over different time periods compared with each other. |
| • | | The relative size of each of the Target Portfolios and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, and the prospects for further growth and long-term viability of each of the Target Portfolios. |
| • | | The fact that it is currently anticipated that there will be no gain or loss recognized by shareholders for federal income tax purposes as a result of a Reorganization, as each Reorganization is expected to be a tax-free transaction. |
| • | | The fact that the aggregate net asset value of the shares that shareholders of the relevant Target Portfolio will receive in the Reorganization will equal the aggregate net asset value of the shares that shareholders of the relevant Target Portfolio own immediately prior to the Reorganization, and that shareholders of the relevant Target Portfolio will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization. |
| • | | The fact that substantially all of the portfolio holdings of each Target Portfolios would be sold before or immediately following the Reorganizations and the estimated brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs and capital gains, if any, relating to the |
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| realignment of each Target Portfolio’s portfolio prior to, or immediately following, the applicable Reorganization. |
| • | | The fact that SunAmerica or its affiliates will pay half of the expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganizations, including half of all direct and indirect expenses and out-of-pocket costs other than any transaction costs relating to the sale of each Target Portfolio’s portfolio securities prior to or after the applicable Reorganization as described in the relevant Reorganization Agreement. No shareholder or Contract Owner would incur any sales charge, commission, redemption fee or other transactional fee as a result of the change of investment resulting from the Reorganization. |
Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies
Comparison of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
Investment Objectives. The investment objectives of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are similar. The investment objective of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio is to seek capital appreciation and income while managing portfolio volatility. The investment objectives of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are capital appreciation and current income while managing net equity exposure.
Principal Investment Strategies. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio seeks to achieve its goals by investing under normal conditions approximately 70% to 90% of its assets in the Fund-of-Funds Component and 10% to 30% of its in the Overlay Component. SunAmerica determines the allocation between the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component. The Fund-of-Funds Component will allocate approximately 50% to 80% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in fixed income securities and short-term investments, which may include mortgage- and asset-backed securities, to seek capital appreciation and generate income. The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve capital appreciation primarily through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies of all market capitalizations, but expects to invest to a lesser extent in Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in small- and mid-cap U.S. companies and foreign companies. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment goal by tactically allocating its assets to various equity and fixed income asset classes. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio obtains broad exposure to these asset classes by investing in equity and fixed income securities and derivatives that provide exposure to equity and fixed income securities. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio invests in, or obtains exposure to, equity and fixed income securities of both U.S. and foreign corporate and governmental issuers, including emerging market issuers. The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio normally
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invests in, or obtains exposure to, investments in a number of different countries around the world. In addition, the subadviser employs a “VCP” (Volatility Control Portfolio) risk management process intended to manage the volatility level of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio’s annual returns. Under normal market conditions, the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio targets an allocation of approximately 55% of its net assets to equity exposure and approximately 45% of its net assets to fixed income exposure, although the Portfolio’s equity exposure may range from approximately 10%-70% of its net assets and its fixed income exposure may range from approximately 10%-90% of its net assets. These ranges reflect the approximate range of overall net equity and fixed income exposure after application of the volatility control process described below. The subadviser uses fundamental and macroeconomic research to determine asset class weights in the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio. Both Funds are diversified.
Each Portfolio’s principal investment strategies may be changed without shareholder approval.
The Combined Portfolio’s principal investment strategies will be those of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio.
Comparison. One principal difference between the Portfolios is that the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio invests in equity and fixed income securities and derivatives that provide exposure to equity and fixed income securities, while the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio invests in shares of Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in equity securities or fixed income securities and in a portfolio of derivative instruments, fixed income securities and short-term investments. Another principal difference between the Portfolios is that the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio targets an allocation of approximately 55% of its net assets to equity exposure and approximately 45% of its net assets to fixed income exposure (although the Portfolio’s equity exposure may range from approximately 10%-70% of its net assets and its fixed income exposure may range from approximately 10%-90% of its net assets), while the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s Fund-of-Funds Component will allocate approximately 50% to 80% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in fixed income securities and short-term investments.
While the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio have certain differences in strategies, the Portfolios utilize certain compatible investment strategies to achieve their respective investment objectives. Both Portfolios provide exposure to equity and fixed-income securities while managing volatility.
For a discussion of the principal and other investment risks associated with an investment in the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and, therefore, the Combined Portfolio, please see “Comparison of the Portfolios—Principal and Other Investment Risks” below.
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SunAmerica has reviewed the portfolio holdings of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio. SunAmerica anticipates, based on this review, the disposition of substantially all (approximately 100%) of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio’s holdings before the closing of the applicable Reorganization. The extent of these anticipated sales is primarily due to the differences in implementing the principal investment strategies employed by the two Portfolios. SunAmerica anticipates estimated transaction costs of approximately $96,300 will be incurred associated with restructuring the portfolio holdings of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio in connection with the applicable Reorganization. Any commission costs in connection with the restructuring are not anticipated to have a material impact on the net asset value of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio.
Some of the similarities and differences of the principal and other significant investment and strategies of the Portfolios are described in the chart below.
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• The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment goal by tactically allocating its assets to various equity and fixed income asset classes. The Portfolio obtains broad exposure to these asset classes by investing in equity and fixed income securities and derivatives that provide exposure to equity and fixed income securities. The Portfolio invests in, or obtains exposure to, equity and fixed income securities of both U.S. and foreign corporate and governmental issuers, including emerging market issuers. • The Portfolio normally invests in, or obtains exposure to, investments in a number of different countries around the world. In addition, the subadviser employs a “VCP” (Volatility Control Portfolio) risk management process intended to manage the volatility level of the Portfolio’s annual returns. | | • The Portfolio seeks to achieve its goals by investing under normal conditions approximately 70% to 90% of its assets in the Fund-of-Funds Component and 10% to 30% of its assets in the Overlay Component. |
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• Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio targets an allocation of approximately 55% of its net assets to equity exposure and approximately 45% of its net assets to fixed income exposure, | | • SunAmerica will determine the allocation between the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component. SunAmerica is also responsible for managing |
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although the Portfolio’s equity exposure may range from approximately 10%-70% of its net assets and its fixed income exposure may range from approximately 10%-90% of its net assets. These ranges reflect the approximate range of overall net equity and fixed income exposure after application of the volatility control process described below. The subadviser uses fundamental and macroeconomic research to determine asset class weights in the Portfolio. | | the Fund-of-Funds Component’s investment in Underlying Portfolios, so it will determine the target allocation between Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in equity securities and Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in fixed income securities. SunAmerica performs an investment analysis of possible investments for the Portfolio and selects the universe of permitted Underlying Portfolios as well as the allocation to each Underlying Portfolio. SunAmerica reserves the right to change the Portfolio’s asset allocation between the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component and the Fund-of-Funds Component’s allocation among the Underlying Portfolios, and to invest in other funds not currently among the Underlying Portfolios, from time to time without notice to investors. |
| | • The Fund-of-Funds Component will allocate approximately 50% to 80% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in fixed income securities and short-term investments, which may include mortgage- and asset-backed securities, to seek capital appreciation and generate income. • The Overlay Component comprises the remaining 10% - 30% of the Portfolio’s total assets. AllianceBernstein L.P. (the “Subadviser” or “AllianceBernstein”) is responsible for managing the Overlay Component, which includes management of the |
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| | | | derivative instruments, fixed income securities and short-term investments. • The following chart sets forth the target allocations of the Portfolio set by SunAmerica on January 31, 2024, to equity and fixed income Underlying Portfolios and securities. These target allocations represent SunAmerica’s current goal for the allocation of the Portfolio’s assets and do not take into account any change in net equity exposure from use of derivatives in the Overlay Component. The Portfolio’s actual allocations could vary substantially from the target allocations due to market valuation changes, changes in the target allocations and the Subadviser’s management of the Overlay Component in response to volatility changes: | |
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| | | | Equity | | | 57.84% | |
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| | | | U.S. Large Cap | | | 42.88% | |
| | | | U.S. Small and Mid-Cap | | | 7.28% | |
| | | | Foreign Equity | | | 7.68% | |
| | | | Fixed Income | | | 42.16% | |
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| | | | U.S. Investment Grade | | | 41.20% | |
| | | | U.S. High Yield | | | 0.72% | |
| | | | Foreign Fixed Income | | | 0.24% | |
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• The equity securities in which the Portfolio intends to invest, or obtain exposure to, include common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, non-convertible preferred stock and depositary receipts. The Portfolio may invest in, or obtain exposure to, equity securities of companies of any market capitalization. • The foreign equity securities in which the Portfolio intends to invest, or obtain exposure to, may be denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies and may be currency hedged or unhedged. The Portfolio will limit its investments in foreign equity securities to 35% of its net assets. • The Portfolio’s fixed income exposure will, to a significant extent, be obtained through investment in, or exposure to, U.S. Treasury obligations. The Portfolio may also invest in or obtain exposure to, other fixed income securities, including other U.S. Government securities, foreign sovereign debt instruments, corporate debt instruments, municipal securities and zero coupon bonds. The foreign fixed income securities in which the Portfolio intends to invest, or obtain exposure to, may be denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies and may be currency hedged or unhedged. • The subadviser selects equity investments for the Portfolio based on a number of considerations. First, the | | • The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve capital appreciation primarily through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies of all market capitalizations, but expects to invest to a lesser extent in Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in small- and mid-cap U.S. companies and foreign companies. • The Portfolio normally does not expect to have more than 25% of its total assets allocated to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in foreign securities, and no more than 5% of its total assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in emerging markets. • The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve current income through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that primarily invest in fixed income securities, including both U.S. and foreign investment grade securities, but the Portfolio normally does not expect to have more than 5% of total assets allocated to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in high-yield, high-risk bonds (commonly known as “junk bonds”), which are considered speculative. Portfolio cash flows are expected to be used to maintain or move Underlying Portfolio exposures close to target allocations, but sales and purchases of Underlying Portfolios may also be used to change or remain near target allocations. |
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subadviser may select equity securities based on their exposures to macroeconomic dimensions, such as countries and industries. Second, the subadviser may position the Portfolio’s equity security allocations to be aligned with certain style factors, such as size, quality, value and momentum. Third, the subadviser may also evaluate the attractiveness of equity securities based on individual company characteristics using a proprietary quantitative model. The model systematically tracks and ranks the characteristics of issuers across developed markets and is designed to select equity securities based on an analysis of a wide range of dimensions, including fundamentals, sentiment and thematic insights. The subadviser will assess each equity investment’s changing characteristics relative to its contribution to portfolio risk and will sell the investment when it no longer offers an appropriate return-to-risk trade-off. In selecting fixed income investments, the subadviser evaluates sectors of the bond market and may shift the Portfolio’s assets among the various sectors based upon changing market conditions. | | |
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• The Portfolio may invest in derivatives, including, but not limited to, interest rate, total return and credit default swaps, indexed and inverse floating rate securities, options, futures, options on futures and swaps and foreign currency transactions (including swaps), for hedging purposes, as well as to increase the return on its portfolio investments. | | • The Subadviser may invest the Overlay Component in derivative instruments to increase or decrease the Portfolio’s overall net equity exposure and, therefore, its volatility and return potential. Through its use of derivative instruments, the Subadviser may adjust the Portfolio’s net equity exposure down to a minimum of 25% or up |
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• The Portfolio may also use forward foreign currency exchange contracts (obligations to buy or sell a currency at a set rate in the future) to hedge against movement in the value of foreign currencies. • The Portfolio incorporates a volatility control process that seeks to reduce risk when the portfolio’s volatility is expected to exceed an annual level of 10%. • To implement this volatility management strategy, the subadviser may adjust the composition of the Portfolio’s riskier assets such as equity and below investment grade fixed income securities (also known as “junk bonds”), which are considered speculative, and/or may allocate assets away from riskier assets into cash or short-term fixed income securities. As part of its attempt to manage the Portfolio’s volatility exposure, during certain periods the Portfolio may make significant investments in equity index and fixed income futures or other derivative instruments designed to reduce the Portfolio’s exposure to portfolio volatility. In addition, the subadviser will seek to reduce exposure to certain downside risks by purchasing equity index put options that aim to reduce the Portfolio’s exposure to certain severe and unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns. | | to a maximum of 100%, although the Portfolio’s average net equity exposure over long-term periods is expected to be approximately 60%-65%. The Portfolio’s net equity exposure is primarily adjusted through the use of derivative instruments, such as stock index futures and stock index options; however, it may be adjusted through the use of options on stock index futures and stock index swaps, as the allocation among Underlying Portfolios in the Fund-of-Funds Component is expected to remain fairly stable. For example, when the market is in a state of higher volatility, the Subadviser may decrease the Portfolio’s net equity exposure by taking a short position in derivative instruments. A short sale involves the sale by the Portfolio of a security or instrument it does not own with the expectation of purchasing the same security or instrument at a later date at a lower price. The operation of the Overlay Component may therefore expose the Portfolio to leverage. Because derivative instruments may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, the remainder of the assets in the Overlay Component will be invested in a variety of fixed income securities. |
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• Volatility is not a measure of investment performance. Volatility may result from rapid and dramatic price swings. Higher volatility generally | | • In addition to managing the Portfolio’s overall net equity exposure as described above, the Subadviser will, within established guidelines, manage |
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indicates higher risk and is often reflected by frequent and sometimes significant movements up and down in value. The Portfolio could experience high levels of volatility in both rising and falling markets. Due to market conditions or other factors, the actual or realized volatility of the Portfolio for any particular period of time may be materially higher or lower than the target maximum annual level. | | the Overlay Component in an attempt to generate income, manage Portfolio cash flows and liquidity needs, and manage collateral for the derivative instruments. The Subadviser will manage the fixed income investments of the Overlay Component by investing in securities rated investment grade or higher by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, or, if unrated, determined by the Subadviser to be of comparable quality. At least 50% of the Overlay Component’s fixed income investments will be invested in U.S. Government securities, cash, repurchase agreements, and money market securities. A portion of the Overlay Component may be held in short-term investments as needed, in order to manage daily cash flows to or from the Portfolio or to serve as collateral. The Subadviser may also invest the Overlay Component in derivative instruments to generate income and manage Portfolio cash flows and liquidity needs. Efforts to manage the Portfolio’s volatility may also expose the Portfolio to additional costs. In addition, the Subadviser will seek to reduce exposure to certain downside risks by purchasing equity index put options that aim to reduce the Portfolio’s exposure to certain severe and unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns. |
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• The Portfolio’s target maximum annual volatility level of 10% is not a total return performance target. The Portfolio does not expect its total return performance to be within any specified target range. It is possible for the Portfolio to maintain its volatility at or under its target maximum annual volatility level while having negative performance returns. Efforts to manage the Portfolio’s volatility could limit the Portfolio’s gains in rising markets, may expose the Portfolio to costs to which it would otherwise not have been exposed, and if unsuccessful may result in substantial losses. | | |
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Comparison of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
Investment Objectives. The investment objectives of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are substantially similar. The investment objective of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio is to seek capital appreciation and income while managing portfolio volatility. The investment objectives of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are capital appreciation and current income while managing net equity exposure.
Principal Investment Strategies. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio seeks to achieve its goals by investing under normal conditions approximately 70% to 90% of its in the “Fund-of-Funds Component” and 10% to 30% of its assets in the Overlay Component. SunAmerica determines the allocation between the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component. The Fund-of-Funds Component will allocate approximately 50% to 80% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in fixed income securities and short-term investments, which may include mortgage- and asset-backed securities, to seek capital appreciation and generate income. The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve capital appreciation primarily through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies of all market capitalizations, but
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expects to invest to a lesser extent in Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in small- and mid-cap U.S. companies and foreign companies. The VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in a combination of fixed income instruments and derivatives. Under normal circumstances, the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio will invest at least 25% of its total assets in fixed income instruments. For this purpose, “fixed income instruments” include bonds, debt securities and similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The Portfolio targets an allocation of approximately 60% of its net assets to a component that gains exposure to equity markets primarily by investing in exchange-traded futures contracts and equity swaps (the “equity component”) and approximately 40% of net assets to a fixed income component. Both Funds are diversified.
Each Portfolio’s principal investment strategies may be changed without shareholder approval.
The Combined Portfolio’s principal investment strategies will be those of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio.
Comparison. One principal difference between the Portfolios is that the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio invests in fixed income instruments and derivatives that provide exposure to equities, while the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio invests in shares of Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in equity securities or fixed income securities and in a portfolio of derivative instruments, fixed income securities and short-term investments. Another principal difference between the Portfolios is that the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio targets an allocation of approximately 60% of its net assets to the equity component and approximately 40% of net assets to the fixed income component, while the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s Fund-of-Funds Component will allocate approximately 50% to 80% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in fixed income securities and short-term investments.
While the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio have certain differences in strategies, the Portfolios utilize certain compatible investment strategies to achieve their respective investment objectives. Both Portfolios provide exposure to equity and fixed-income securities while managing volatility.
For a discussion of the principal and other investment risks associated with an investment in the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and, therefore, the Combined Portfolio, please see “Comparison of the Portfolios—Principal and Other Investment Risks” below.
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SunAmerica has reviewed the portfolio holdings of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio. SunAmerica anticipates, based on this review, the disposition of substantially all (approximately 100%) of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio’s holdings before the closing of the applicable Reorganization. The extent of these anticipated sales is primarily due to the differences in implementing the principal investment strategies employed by the two Portfolios. SunAmerica anticipates estimated transaction costs of approximately $51,200 will be incurred associated with restructuring the portfolio holdings of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio in connection with the applicable Reorganization. Any commission costs in connection with the restructuring are not anticipated to have a material impact on the net asset value of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio.
Some of the similarities and differences of the principal and other significant investment and strategies of the Portfolios are described in the chart below.
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VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio |
• The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in a combination of fixed income instruments and derivatives. Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio will invest at least 25% of its total assets in fixed income instruments. For this purpose, “fixed income instruments” include bonds, debt securities and similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The Portfolio may also use forward contracts or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements that have economic characteristics similar to the securities mentioned above. In addition, the subadviser employs a “VCP” (Volatility Control Portfolio) risk management process intended to manage the volatility level of the Portfolio’s annual returns. • The Portfolio targets an allocation of approximately 60% of its net assets to a component that gains exposure to equity markets primarily by investing in exchange-traded futures contracts and equity swaps (the “equity component”) and approximately 40% of net assets to a fixed income component. | | • The Portfolio seeks to achieve its goals by investing under normal conditions approximately 70% to 90% of its assets in the Fund-of-Funds Component and 10% to 30% of its assets in the Overlay Component. |
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The Portfolio’s investments in the equity component will be used in part to manage the Portfolio’s volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure of the frequency and level of changes in the Portfolio’s returns over time without regard to the direction of those changes. Volatility may result from rapid or dramatic price swings and is not a measure of investment performance. | | |
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• In the equity component, the subadviser gains exposure to a blend of equity indices primarily by investing in exchange-traded future contracts and equity swaps, but may also purchase other derivative instruments. Under normal market conditions, the target allocations for equity exposure in the equity component as a percent of net portfolio assets will be: • U.S. Large and Mid-Cap Equity: 40% • Foreign Equity: 15% • U.S. Small-Cap Equity: 5% | | • SunAmerica will determine the allocation between the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component. SunAmerica is also responsible for managing the Fund-of-Funds Component’s investment in Underlying Portfolios, so it will determine the target allocation between Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in equity securities and Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in fixed income securities. SunAmerica performs an investment analysis of possible investments for the Portfolio and selects the universe of permitted Underlying Portfolios as well as the allocation to each Underlying Portfolio. SunAmerica reserves the right to change the Portfolio’s asset allocation between the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component and the Fund-of-Funds Component’s allocation among the Underlying Portfolios, and to invest in other funds not currently among the Underlying Portfolios, from time to time without notice to investors. |
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| | of its assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in fixed income securities and short-term investments, which may include mortgage- and asset-backed securities, to seek capital appreciation and generate income. • The Overlay Component comprises the remaining 10% - 30% of the Portfolio’s total assets. AllianceBernstein L.P. (the “Subadviser” or “AllianceBernstein”) is responsible for managing the Overlay Component, which includes management of the derivative instruments, fixed income securities and short-term investments. |
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| | | | • The following chart sets forth the target allocations of the Portfolio set by SunAmerica on January 31, 2024, to equity and fixed income Underlying Portfolios and securities. These target allocations represent SunAmerica’s current goal for the allocation of the Portfolio’s assets and do not take into account any change in net equity exposure from use of derivatives in the Overlay Component. The Portfolio’s actual allocations could vary substantially from the target allocations due to market valuation changes, changes in the target allocations and the Subadviser’s management of the Overlay Component in response to volatility changes: | |
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| Equity | | | 57.84% | |
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| U.S. Large Cap | | | 42.88% | |
| U.S. Small and Mid-Cap | | | 7.28% | |
| Foreign Equity | | | 7.68% | |
| Fixed Income | | | 42.16% | |
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| U.S. Investment Grade | | | 41.20% | |
| U.S. High Yield | | | 0.72% | |
| Foreign Fixed Income | | | 0.24% | |
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• Since these derivatives can be purchased with a fraction of the assets needed to purchase the securities that comprise the indices directly, the remainder of the equity component’s assets may be invested in short-term fixed income instruments, including, but not limited to, U.S. Treasuries and agencies, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, floating rate instruments and non-U.S. fixed income securities. The subadviser will actively manage the fixed income instruments in the equity component of the Portfolio with a view toward enhancing the Portfolio’s total return as compared to unmanaged blended equity indices. • The subadviser manages the portion of the Portfolio allocated to the fixed income component using a total return strategy that attempts to outperform the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fixed income component will invest primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may also invest in securities with lower ratings (commonly known as “junk bonds”), which are considered speculative. The subadviser will seek to outperform the index by managing the Portfolio’s duration, issue selection, sector exposure, and other factors relative to the index. The target exposure to the fixed income component is determined without regard to the level of the Portfolio’s net equity exposure. • The Portfolio may invest up to 15% of its total assets in fixed income instruments of issuers based in countries with developing (or “emerging market”) economies. | | • The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve capital appreciation primarily through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies of all market capitalizations, but expects to invest to a lesser extent in Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in small- and mid-cap U.S. companies and foreign companies. • The Portfolio normally does not expect to have more than 25% of its total assets allocated to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in foreign securities, and no more than 5% of its total assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in emerging markets. • The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve current income through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that primarily invest in fixed income securities, including both U.S. and foreign investment grade securities, but the Portfolio normally does not expect to have more than 5% of total assets allocated to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in high-yield, high-risk bonds (commonly known as “junk bonds”), which are considered speculative. Portfolio cash flows are expected to be used to maintain or move Underlying Portfolio exposures close to target allocations, but sales and purchases of Underlying Portfolios may also be used to change or remain near target allocations. |
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• The Portfolio may invest up to 30% of its total assets in fixed income instruments denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income instruments of foreign issuers. • The Portfolio will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. | | |
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• The subadviser may increase or decrease the equity component’s net equity exposure to manage the Portfolio’s volatility. Under normal conditions, the Portfolio targets an approximate 10% annualized volatility level for the Portfolio’s returns over time. The subadviser monitors the Portfolio’s forecasted volatility on a daily basis but will generally not take action to manage the Portfolio’s net equity exposure if the forecasted volatility is near the target. In more volatile market environments, the subadviser may decrease the equity component’s net equity exposure to attempt to reduce volatility. When market volatility is low, the subadviser may increase the equity component’s net equity exposure to attempt to enhance returns. The subadviser adjusts the equity component’s net equity exposure primarily by increasing or decreasing the exposure to U.S. large- and mid-cap equities. The subadviser will seek to reduce exposure to certain downside risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce | | • The Subadviser may invest the Overlay Component in derivative instruments to increase or decrease the Portfolio’s overall net equity exposure and, therefore, its volatility and return potential. Through its use of derivative instruments, the Subadviser may adjust the Portfolio’s net equity exposure down to a minimum of 25% or up to a maximum of 100%, although the Portfolio’s average net equity exposure over long-term periods is expected to be approximately 60%-65%. The Portfolio’s net equity exposure is primarily adjusted through the use of derivative instruments, such as stock index futures and stock index options; however, it may be adjusted through the use of options on stock index futures and stock index swaps, as the allocation among Underlying Portfolios in the Fund-of-Funds Component is expected to remain fairly stable. For example, when the market is in a state of higher volatility, the Subadviser may decrease the Portfolio’s net equity exposure by the Portfolio’s exposure to certain severe, taking |
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unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns. There can be no assurance that investment decisions made in seeking to manage the Portfolio’s volatility will achieve the desired results. • The Portfolio’s net equity exposure is primarily adjusted through the use of derivatives, such as futures contracts, equity index swaps and equity options. • The subadviser may reduce the Portfolio’s net equity exposure to approximately 25% of net assets or may increase the Portfolio’s net equity exposure to approximately 80% of net assets. • The Portfolio may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Portfolio may also invest in short sales. The subadviser may use active trading to achieve its objective. | | a short position in derivative instruments. A short sale involves the sale by the Portfolio of a security or instrument it does not own with the expectation of purchasing the same security or instrument at a later date at a lower price. The operation of the Overlay Component may therefore expose the Portfolio to leverage. Because derivative instruments may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, the remainder of the assets in the Overlay Component will be invested in a variety of fixed income securities. • In addition to managing the Portfolio’s overall net equity exposure as described above, the Subadviser will, within established guidelines, manage the Overlay Component in an attempt to generate income, manage Portfolio cash flows and liquidity needs, and manage collateral for the derivative instruments. The Subadviser will manage the fixed income investments of the Overlay Component by investing in securities rated investment grade or higher by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, or, if unrated, determined by the Subadviser to be of comparable quality. At least 50% of the Overlay Component’s fixed income investments will be invested in U.S. Government securities, cash, repurchase agreements, and money market securities. A portion of the Overlay Component may be held in short-term investments as |
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VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio |
| | needed, in order to manage daily cash flows to or from the Portfolio or to serve as collateral. The Subadviser may also invest the Overlay Component in derivative instruments to generate income and manage Portfolio cash flows and liquidity needs. Efforts to manage the Portfolio’s volatility may also expose the Portfolio to additional costs. In addition, the Subadviser will seek to reduce exposure to certain downside risks by purchasing equity index put options that aim to reduce the Portfolio’s exposure to certain severe and unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns. |
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• The Fund is diversified. | | • The Fund is diversified. |
Additional Information About the Acquiring Fund’s Investment Strategies. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s investment goals are capital appreciation while managing net equity exposure.
From time to time, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with their principal investment strategies, in attempting to respond to adverse market, economic, political, or other conditions. There is no limit on the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s investments in money market securities for temporary defensive purposes. If the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio takes such a temporary defensive position, it may not achieve its investment goals.
Unless otherwise indicated, investment restrictions, including percentage limitations, apply at the time of purchase under normal market conditions. You should consider your ability to assume the risks involved before investing in the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio through one of the Variable Contracts. Percentage limitations may be calculated based on the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s total or net assets. “Total assets” means net assets plus liabilities (e.g., borrowings). If not specified as net assets, the percentage is calculated based on total assets.
The principal investment goals and strategies for the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board without shareholder
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approval. Shareholders will be given at least 60 days’ written notice in advance of any change to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s investment goals.
Understanding the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s design is based on well-established principles of asset allocation and diversification, combined with an overlay strategy designed to adjust the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s net equity exposure to maintain a relatively constant exposure to equity market volatility over time. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio has two separate components: the Fund-of-Funds Component and the Overlay Component.
The Fund-of-Funds Component (70%-90%)
The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s Fund-of-Funds Component will invest substantially all of its assets in Underlying Portfolios that are portfolios of the Underlying Trusts.
SunAmerica establishes a target allocation between the two broad asset classes (equity and fixed income) within a range of 50% to 80% of the Fund-of-Funds Component’s assets allocated to Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in equities and 20% to 50% of its assets to fixed income securities or instruments through Underlying Portfolios and direct investments.
SunAmerica considers a variety of factors, including the relationships between the various asset classes and their long-term outlook for risk and return characteristics, to determine the target allocations between the following asset classes: large cap, mid cap, small cap, foreign equity, and fixed income securities. In selecting the Underlying Portfolios through which to achieve the asset allocation targets, SunAmerica considers, among other factors, the Underlying Portfolios’ investment objectives, policies, investment processes, historic performance, expenses, investment teams, reputation of the subadvisers, and any diversification benefit to the overall portfolio holdings. The Fund-of-Funds Component is designed to include allocations to Underlying Portfolios that vary with respect to subadvisers, investment process, and investment style (such as deep value versus relative value), and in some cases may include passively-managed components.
SunAmerica may add new Underlying Portfolios, replace existing Underlying Portfolios or change the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s asset allocation among the Underlying Portfolios, without notice to investors, depending upon, among other factors, changing market environment, changes to target asset allocations, changes to the investment personnel, investment process, performance or criteria for holdings of the Underlying Portfolios, or the availability of other Underlying Portfolios that may provide a better diversification benefit to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. If a new Underlying Portfolio is selected or the allocation to an existing Underlying
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Portfolio is adjusted by SunAmerica, a corresponding shift of allocations among the remaining Underlying Portfolios generally will result. While each Portfolio retains the ability to invest in an Underlying Portfolio that holds only money market securities, it does not anticipate doing so due to the amount of cash and other liquidity available within the Underlying Portfolios. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may use daily cash flows to maintain the Underlying Portfolios’ weights near the target or to change target allocations. In some cases, sales and purchases of Underlying Portfolios may be used to move Underlying Portfolio weights towards the target more quickly. Sales and purchases of Underlying Portfolios by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may lead to increased portfolio turnover within the Underlying Portfolios. In the event of such redemptions or investments, the Underlying Portfolio could be required to sell securities or to invest cash at a time when it is not advantageous for the Underlying Portfolio to do so.
The Underlying Portfolios in which the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may invest its assets, as of the date of hereof, are set out in “Appendix C – Underlying Portfolio Investments By SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio” along with their investment goals and principal strategies, risks and investment techniques. SunAmerica may add new Underlying Portfolio investments or replace existing Underlying Portfolio investments for the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio at any time without prior notice to shareholders. In addition, the investment goals and principal strategies, risks and investment techniques of the Underlying Portfolios held by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may change over time. Additional information regarding the Underlying Portfolios is included in the summary prospectuses and statutory prospectuses, dated May 1, 2024 for those portfolios of the Trust and dated July 29, 2024 for those portfolios of the Seasons Series Trust. Copies of the summary prospectuses and statutory prospectuses may be obtained free of charge by calling or writing the Underlying Trusts.
The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may invest in any or all of the Underlying Portfolios, but will not normally invest in every Underlying Portfolio at any particular time. There may be limits on the amount of cash inflows some Underlying Portfolios may accept from investors, including a Portfolio. SunAmerica may take into account these capacity considerations when allocating investments among the Underlying Portfolios. In some instances, SunAmerica may allocate capacity in certain Underlying Portfolios to other investors, which may have the effect of limiting a Portfolio’s opportunity to invest in the Underlying Portfolio. Although a Portfolio’s Fund-of-Funds Component’s investments in the Underlying Portfolios attempt to achieve the target allocation to equity and fixed income Underlying Portfolios, as set forth in its Portfolio Summary, the actual allocations may be different from the target. Actual allocations may differ from target allocations due to, among other things, changes to the Underlying Portfolios’ asset values due to market movements or because of a recent change in the target allocation. Portfolio cash flows are expected to be the primary tool for maintaining or moving Underlying Portfolios towards the target allocation, although SunAmerica may, from time to time, rebalance allocations to
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correspond to the target allocations through either purchases and sales of Underlying Portfolios or through allocating the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio cash flows below or above the target allocations. When SunAmerica rebalances the Underlying Portfolios to its target allocation (whether through cash flow allocations or purchases or sales), it does so based on the most recent value of the Underlying Portfolios, which may be higher or lower than the value on the date of purchase.
The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks capital appreciation primarily through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in equity securities. These investments may include Underlying Portfolios that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies of all market capitalizations, but are expected to include to a lesser extent Underlying Portfolios that invest primarily in small- and mid-cap U.S. companies and foreign companies. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio normally does not expect to have more than 25% of its total assets allocated to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in foreign securities, and no more than 5% of its total assets to Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in emerging markets. The Fund-of-Funds Component seeks to achieve current income through its investments in Underlying Portfolios that primarily invest in fixed income securities, including both U.S. and foreign investment grade securities, but no more than 5% of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s total assets are expected to be invested in Underlying Portfolios investing primarily in high-yield, high-risk bonds (commonly known as “junk bonds”). Please note that the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of the Underlying Portfolios could change as the Underlying Portfolios’ asset values change or through the addition or deletion of Underlying Portfolios. Because of the costs incurred by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio in connection with its investment in the Underlying Portfolios, the costs of investing in the Underlying Portfolios through the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will generally be higher than the cost of investing in an Underlying Portfolio directly. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, as a shareholder, will pay its share of the Underlying Portfolios’ expenses as well as the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s own expenses. Therefore, an investment in the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may result in the duplication of certain expenses. Investors may be able to realize lower aggregate expenses by investing directly in the Underlying Portfolios instead of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. An investor who chooses to invest directly in the Underlying Portfolios would not, however, receive the asset allocation services provided by SunAmerica or the services of the subadviser in connection with the Overlay Component. In addition, not all of the Underlying Portfolios are offered in insurance products that are currently available to new contract owners.
The Overlay Component (10%-30%)
The Overlay Component comprises the remaining 10% to 30% of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s total assets. The Overlay Component will invest in fixed income securities to generate current income and to serve as collateral for derivatives transactions. The Overlay Component will also invest in short-term
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investments to manage the overall VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s daily cash flows and liquidity needs and to serve as collateral for derivative transactions. The Overlay Component may also increase or reduce the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s net equity exposure through stock index futures, stock index options, options on stock index futures, and stock index swaps (“Stock Index Instruments”). If the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s subadviser determines that the Stock Index Instruments are not being accurately priced by the market in relation to the price of the actual stocks in the S&P 500 Index, the subadviser may invest in stock positions directly to emulate the index until such time as the Stock Index Instruments’ valuations return to fair value.
The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s investment in derivative instruments will be used to increase or decrease the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s overall net equity exposure, and therefore, its volatility and return potential. High levels of volatility may result from rapid and dramatic price swings. Through the use of derivative instruments, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s subadviser may adjust the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s net equity exposure down to a minimum of 25% or up to a maximum of 100%, although the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s average net equity exposure over long-term periods is expected to be approximately 60%-65%. For example, when the market is in a state of higher volatility, the subadviser may decrease the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s net equity exposure by taking a short position in derivative instruments. The use of derivatives in this manner may expose the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio to leverage when the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s index futures position is larger than the collateral backing it. Trading in the Overlay Component will be managed in accordance with established guidelines in an attempt to maintain a relatively stable exposure to equity market volatility over time, subject to minimum and maximum net equity exposure ranges.
The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s performance may be lower than similar portfolios that do not seek to manage their equity exposure. If a subadviser increases the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s net equity exposure and equity markets decline, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may underperform traditional or static allocation funds. Likewise, if a subadviser reduces the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s net equity exposure and equity markets rise, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio may also underperform traditional or static allocation funds. Efforts to manage the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s volatility may also expose the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio to additional costs. In addition, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s subadviser will seek to reduce exposure to certain downside risks by purchasing equity index put options that aim to reduce the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s exposure to certain severe and unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.
In addition to managing the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s net equity exposure as described above, a subadviser will, within established guidelines, manage
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the Overlay Component in an attempt to generate income, manage the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s cash flows and liquidity needs, and manage collateral for the derivative instruments. Each subadviser will manage the fixed income investments of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s Overlay Component by investing only in securities rated investment grade or higher by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization, or, if unrated, determined by the subadviser to be of comparable quality. A portion of the Overlay Component may be held in short-term investments as needed, in order to manage daily cash flows to or from the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio or to serve as collateral.
The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s subadviser uses a proprietary system to help it estimate the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s expected volatility. The proprietary system used by the subadviser may perform differently than expected and may negatively affect performance and the ability of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio to maintain its volatility within its target volatility level for various reasons, including errors in using or building the system, technical issues implementing the system, data issues and various non-quantitative factors (e.g., market or trading system dysfunctions, and investor fear or over-reaction).
Fees and Expenses
Following the completion of the Reorganizations, holders of Target Portfolio Class 1 shares will receive VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio Class 1 shares and holders of Target Portfolio Class 3 shares will receive VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio Class 3 shares.
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Fee Table of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and the Pro Forma Combined Portfolio*
(as of January 31, 2024 (unaudited))
The fee tables below provide information about the fees and expenses attributable to each class of shares of the Portfolios during the 12-month period ended January 31, 2024, and the estimated pro forma fees and expenses attributable to each class of shares of the Pro Forma Combined Portfolio for the 12-month period ended January 31, 2024, assuming the Reorganization had taken place at the beginning of the period. Future fees and expenses may be greater or less than those indicated below.
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| | Actual | | | Pro Forma Combined Fund | |
| | VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | | VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | | Acquiring Portfolio | |
| | Class 1 | | | Class 1 | | | Class 1 | | | Class 1 | |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fee | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | 0.21 | % |
Service (12b-1) Fees | | | None | | | | None | | | | None | | | | None | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | % |
Interest Expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % |
Miscellaneous Other Expenses | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % |
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1 | | | 0.01 | % | | | — | | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.52 | % |
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses1 | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements2, 3 | | | -0.02 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses after Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements2, 3 | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
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| | Actual | | | | |
| | VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | | VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | | Acquiring Portfolio | | | Pro Forma Combined Fund | |
| | Class 3 | | | Class 3 | | | Class 3 | | | Class 3 | |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fee | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | 0.21 | % |
Service (12b-1) Fees | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % |
Other Expenses | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | % |
Interest Expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % |
Miscellaneous Other Expenses | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % |
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1 | | | 0.01 | % | | | — | | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.52 | % |
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses1 | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements2, 3 | | | -0.02 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses after Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements2, 3 | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
1 | The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses do not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets provided in the Financial Highlights table which reflects operating expenses of the Portfolio and do not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. |
2 | Pursuant to an Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement, effective through April 30, 2026, SunAmerica is contractually obligated to waive a portion of its advisory fee on an annual basis with respect to the Portfolio so that the advisory fee rate payable by the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio to SunAmerica is equal to 0.85% on the first $500 million, 0.81% on the next $2.5 billion and 0.79% over $3 billion. This agreement may be modified or discontinued prior to April 30, 2026 only with the approval of the Board of the Trust, including a majority of the Independent Trustees. |
3 | Pursuant to an Expense Limitation Agreement, SunAmerica has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent that the Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses exceed 0.91% and 1.16% of the average daily net assets of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio’s Class 1 and Class 3 shares, respectively. For purposes of the Expense Limitation Agreement, “Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses” shall not include extraordinary expenses (i.e., expenses that are unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence, such as litigation), or acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions and other transactional expenses relating to the purchase and sale of portfolio securities, interest, taxes and governmental fees, and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Trust on behalf of |
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| the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio. Any waivers and/or reimbursements made by SunAmerica with respect to the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio are subject to recoupment from the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio within two years after the occurrence of the waiver and/or reimbursement, provided that the recoupment does not cause the expense ratio of the share class to exceed the lesser of (a) the expense limitation in effect at the time the waivers and/or reimbursements occurred, or (b) the current expense limitation of that share class. This agreement may be modified or discontinued prior to April 30, 2026 only with the approval of the Board of the Trust, including a majority of the Independent Trustees. |
* | Pro Forma Combined Fund assumes the Reorganization of each of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio into the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. |
EXAMPLES:
These Examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the relevant Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. These Examples assume that an investor invests $10,000 in the relevant Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeems all of its shares at the end of those periods. The Examples also assume that the investment has a 5% return each year and, if applicable, that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same and that all contractual expense limitations and fee waivers remain in effect only for the period ended April 30, 2026. These Examples do not reflect charges imposed by the Variable Contract. If the Variable Contract fees were reflected, the expenses would be higher. See the Variable Contract prospectus for information on such charges. Although actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions and the net expenses shown in the fee table, an investor’s costs would be:
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio into VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
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| | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
Class 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | $ | 94 | | | $ | 298 | | | $ | 518 | | | $ | 1,153 | |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | $ | 94 | | | $ | 293 | | | $ | 509 | | | $ | 1,131 | |
Acquiring Portfolio | | $ | 80 | | | $ | 249 | | | $ | 433 | | | $ | 966 | |
Pro Forma Combined Fund* | | $ | 80 | | | $ | 249 | | | $ | 433 | | | $ | 966 | |
Class 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | $ | 119 | | | $ | 376 | | | $ | 652 | | | $ | 1,441 | |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | $ | 119 | | | $ | 372 | | | $ | 644 | | | $ | 1,420 | |
Acquiring Portfolio | | $ | 105 | | | $ | 328 | | | $ | 569 | | | $ | 1,259 | |
Pro Forma Combined Portfolio* | | $ | 105 | | | $ | 328 | | | $ | 569 | | | $ | 1,259 | |
* | Pro Forma Combined Fund assumes the Reorganization of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio into the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. |
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Portfolio Turnover
Each Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual portfolio operating expenses or in the Example, affect a Portfolio’s performance. During its most recent fiscal year, each Portfolio had the following portfolio turnover rate of the average value of its portfolio:
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Fund | | Rate | |
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | | 71 | % |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | | 38 | % |
Acquiring Portfolio | | | 11 | % |
Principal Investment Risks
The Portfolios are subject to certain similar principal investment risks associated with an investment in the relevant Portfolio. The principal risks of each Portfolio (including certain corresponding non-principal risks in the other Portfolio) are set out in the tables below. For more information on these risks, see “Comparison of the Portfolios—Risks of the Portfolios.”
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
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| | VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio |
Principal Risks | | • Counterparty Risk • Credit Risk • Derivatives Risk • Foreign Investment Risk • Hedging Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Issuer Risk • Large-Cap Companies Risk • Leverage Risk • Market Risk • Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests • Bonds Risk • Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk • U.S. Government Obligations Risk • Volatility Management Risk | | • Counterparty Risk • Credit Risk • Derivatives Risk • Foreign Investment Risk • Hedging Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Issuer Risk • Large-Cap Companies Risk • Leverage Risk • Market Risk • Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests • Bonds Risk • Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk • U.S. Government Obligations Risk • Volatility Management Risk |
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| | VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio |
| | • Active Trading Risk • Call Risk • Foreign Currency Risk • Emerging Markets Risk • Equity Securities Risk • Extension Risk • Foreign Sovereign Debt Risk • Futures Risk • Illiquidity Risk • Preferred Stock Risk • Municipal Securities Risk • Securities Selection Risk • Warrants and Rights Risk • Zero Coupon Bond Risk | | • Short Sales Risk • Money Market Securities Risk • Dynamic Allocation Risk • Investment Company Risk • Affiliated Portfolio Risk • “Passively Managed” Strategy Risk • Growth Stock Risk • Value Investing Risk • Credit Quality Risk • Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio and VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
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| | VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio |
Principal Risks | | • Counterparty Risk • Credit Risk • Derivatives Risk • Foreign Investment Risk • Hedging Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Issuer Risk • Large-Cap Companies Risk • Leverage Risk • Market Risk • Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk • Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests • Bonds Risk • Short Sales Risk • Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk • U.S. Government Obligations Risk • Volatility Management Risk • Active Trading Risk • Foreign Currency Risk | | • Counterparty Risk • Credit Risk • Derivatives Risk • Foreign Investment Risk • Hedging Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Issuer Risk • Large-Cap Companies Risk • Leverage Risk • Market Risk • Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk • Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests • Bonds Risk • Short Sales Risk • Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk • U.S. Government Obligations Risk • Volatility Management Risk • Money Market Securities Risk • Dynamic Allocation Risk |
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| | VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio |
| | • Emerging Markets Risk • Equity Securities Risk • Extension Risk • Floating Rate Securities Risk • Futures Risk • Illiquidity Risk • Prepayment Risk • Rolls Transactions Risk • Securities Selection Risk | | • Investment Company Risk • Affiliated Portfolio Risk • “Passively Managed” Strategy Risk • Growth Stock Risk • Value Investing Risk • Credit Quality Risk |
You will find additional descriptions of specific risks in the prospectuses and statements of additional information for the Portfolios.
As with any mutual fund, there can be no assurance that each Portfolio’s investment objective will be met or that the net return on an investment in the Portfolio will exceed what could have been obtains through other investment or savings vehicles. Shares of the Portfolios are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by any bank, government entity or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. If the value of the assets of your Portfolio goes down, you could lose money.
Federal Tax Consequences
Each Reorganization is expected to qualify as a tax-free “reorganization” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If a Reorganization so qualifies, in general, none of the relevant Target Portfolio, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, or their respective Life Company Holders, will recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the transactions contemplated by the Reorganization except for any gain or loss that may be required to be recognized as a result of the closing of the tax year of the Target Portfolio or upon the transfer of an asset regardless of whether such transfer would otherwise be a non-recognition transaction under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”). As a condition to the closing of each Reorganization, the Trust, on behalf of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, and the Trust, on behalf of the relevant Target Portfolio, will receive an opinion from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to that effect. An opinion of counsel is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or any court and thus does not preclude the IRS from asserting, or a court from rendering, a contrary position.
For more information about the U.S. federal income tax consequences of each Reorganization, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reorganizations.”
Purchase, Redemption and Valuation of Shares
Procedures for the purchase, redemption and valuation of shares of each Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are identical.
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COMPARISON OF THE PORTFOLIOS
Principal and Non-Principal Investment Risks
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
The Portfolios are subject to certain similar principal and non-principal risks associated with an investment in the relevant Portfolio. The principal and non-principal investment risks of each Portfolio are set out in the table below.
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| | VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio |
Principal Risks | | • Counterparty Risk • Credit Risk • Derivatives Risk • Foreign Investment Risk • Hedging Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Issuer Risk • Large-Cap Companies Risk • Leverage Risk • Market Risk • Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests • Bonds Risk • Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk • U.S. Government Obligations Risk • Volatility Management Risk • Active Trading Risk • Call Risk • Foreign Currency Risk • Emerging Markets Risk • Equity Securities Risk • Extension Risk • Foreign Sovereign Debt Risk • Futures Risk • Illiquidity Risk • Preferred Stock Risk • Municipal Securities Risk • Securities Selection Risk • Warrants and Rights Risk • Zero Coupon Bond Risk | | • Counterparty Risk • Credit Risk • Derivatives Risk • Foreign Investment Risk • Hedging Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Issuer Risk • Large-Cap Companies Risk • Leverage Risk • Market Risk • Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests • Bonds Risk • Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk • U.S. Government Obligations Risk • Volatility Management Risk • Short Sales Risk • Money Market Securities Risk • Dynamic Allocation Risk • Investment Company Risk • Affiliated Portfolio Risk • “Passively Managed” Strategy Risk • Growth Stock Risk • Value Investing Risk • Credit Quality Risk • Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk |
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| | VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio |
Non-Principal Risks | | • Cybersecurity Risk • Exchange-Traded Funds Risk • Fixed Income Securities Risk – Junk Bonds Risk • Investment Company Risk • Real Estate Investment Trusts Risk • Sector Risk – Real Estate Industry Risk Structured Notes Risk | | • Risks of the Underlying Portfolios. See Appendix C. |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio and VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
The Portfolios are subject to certain similar principal and non-principal risks associated with an investment in the relevant Portfolio. The principal and non-principal investment risks of each Portfolio are set out in the table below.
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Principal Risks | | • Counterparty Risk • Credit Risk • Derivatives Risk • Foreign Investment Risk • Hedging Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Issuer Risk • Large-Cap Companies Risk • Leverage Risk • Market Risk • Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk • Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests • Bonds Risk • Short Sales Risk • Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk • U.S. Government Obligations Risk • Volatility Management Risk • Active Trading Risk • Foreign Currency Risk • Emerging Markets Risk | | • Counterparty Risk • Credit Risk • Derivatives Risk • Foreign Investment Risk • Hedging Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Issuer Risk • Large-Cap Companies Risk • Leverage Risk • Market Risk • Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk • Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests • Bonds Risk • Short Sales Risk • Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk • U.S. Government Obligations Risk • Volatility Management Risk • Money Market Securities Risk • Dynamic Allocation Risk |
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| | • Equity Securities Risk • Extension Risk • Floating Rate Securities Risk • Futures Risk • Illiquidity Risk • Prepayment Risk • Rolls Transactions Risk • Securities Selection Risk | | • Investment Company Risk • Affiliated Portfolio Risk • “Passively Managed” Strategy Risk • Growth Stock Risk • Value Investing Risk • Credit Quality Risk |
Non-Principal Risks | | • Cybersecurity Risk • Exchange-Traded Funds Risk • Fixed Income Securities Risk – Junk Bonds Risk • Fixed Income Securities Risk – Municipal Securities Risk • Investment Company Risk • Loan Participation and Assignments Risk • Tax Risk | | • Risks of the Underlying Portfolios. See Appendix C. |
The following discussion describes the principal risks that may affect the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and, therefore, the Combined Portfolio. You will find additional descriptions of specific risks in the Trust Prospectus.
As with any mutual fund, there can be no assurance that the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s investment objective will be met or that the net return on an investment in the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will exceed what could have been obtained through other investment or savings vehicles.
Shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by any bank, government entity or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. If the value of the assets of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio goes down, you could lose money.
The following are the principal investment risks associated with the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and, therefore, also with the Combined Portfolio:
Market Risk. Market risk is both a direct and indirect risk of investing in the Portfolio. The Portfolio’s or an Underlying Portfolio’s share price can fall because of weakness in the broad market, a particular industry, or specific holdings. The market as a whole can decline for many reasons, including adverse political or economic developments here or abroad, changes in investor psychology, or heavy institutional selling. The prospects for an industry or company may deteriorate because of a variety of factors, including disappointing earnings or changes in the competitive environment. In
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addition, the investment adviser’s assessment of companies held in an Underlying Portfolio may prove incorrect, resulting in losses or poor performance even in a rising market. Finally, the Portfolio’s or an Underlying Portfolio’s investment approach could fall out of favor with the investing public, resulting in lagging performance versus other comparable portfolios.
Derivatives Risk. Derivatives risk is both a direct and indirect risk of investing in the Portfolio. A derivative is any financial instrument whose value is based on, and determined by, another security, index or benchmark (i.e., stock options, futures, caps, floors, etc.). To the extent a derivative contract is used to hedge another position in the Portfolio or an Underlying Portfolio, the Portfolio or Underlying Portfolio will be exposed to the risks associated with hedging described below. To the extent an option, futures contract, swap, or other derivative is used to enhance return, rather than as a hedge, the Portfolio or Underlying Portfolio will be directly exposed to the risks of the contract. Gains or losses from non-hedging positions may be substantially greater than the cost of the position. Certain derivatives have the potential for undefined loss. By purchasing over-the-counter derivatives, the Portfolio or Underlying Portfolio is exposed to credit quality risk of the counterparty.
Counterparty Risk. Counterparty risk is both a direct and indirect risk of investing in the Portfolio. Counterparty risk is the risk that a counterparty to a security, loan or derivative held by the Portfolio or an Underlying Portfolio becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties. The Portfolio or an Underlying Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding, and there may be no recovery or limited recovery in such circumstances.
Leverage Risk. Leverage risk is a direct risk of investing in the Portfolio. Certain ETFs, managed futures instruments, and some other derivatives the Portfolio buys involve a degree of leverage. Leverage occurs when an investor has the right to a return on an investment that exceeds the return that the investor would be expected to receive based on the amount contributed to the investment. The Portfolio’s use of certain economically leveraged futures and other derivatives can result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the futures or other derivative itself. Certain futures and other derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When the Portfolio uses futures and other derivatives for leverage, a shareholder’s investment in the Portfolio will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to the fluctuating prices of the Portfolio’s investments.
Bonds Risk. This is both a direct and indirect risk of investing in the Portfolio. As with any fund that invests significantly in bonds, the value of an investment in the Portfolio or an Underlying Portfolio may go up or down in response to changes in interest rates or defaults (or even the potential for future defaults) by bond issuers.
Interest Rate Risk. Fixed income securities may be subject to volatility due to changes in interest rates. Duration is a measure of interest rate risk that indicates how
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price-sensitive a bond is to changes in interest rates. Longer-term and lower coupon bonds tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates. Any future changes in monetary policy made by central banks and/or their governments are likely to affect the level of interest rates.
Credit Risk. Credit risk is both a direct and indirect risk of investing in the Portfolio. Credit risk applies to most debt securities, but is generally not a factor for obligations backed by the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. Government. The Portfolio or an Underlying Portfolio could lose money if the issuer of a debt security is unable or perceived to be unable to pay interest or repay principal when it becomes due. Various factors could affect the issuer’s actual or perceived willingness or ability to make timely interest or principal payments, including changes in the issuer’s financial condition or in general economic conditions.
An issuer with a lower credit rating will be more likely than a higher rated issuer to default or otherwise become unable to honor its financial obligations. Issuers with low credit ratings typically issue junk bonds. In addition to the risk of default, junk bonds may be more volatile, less liquid, more difficult to value and more susceptible to adverse economic conditions or investor perceptions than other bonds.
Hedging Risk. A hedge is an investment made in order to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in a security, by taking an offsetting position in a related security (often a derivative, such as an option or a short sale). While hedging strategies can be very useful and inexpensive ways of reducing risk, they are sometimes ineffective due to unexpected changes in the market. Hedging also involves the risk that changes in the value of the related security will not match those of the instruments being hedged as expected, in which case any losses on the instruments being hedged may not be reduced. For gross currency hedges by Underlying Portfolios, there is an additional risk, to the extent that these transactions create exposure to currencies in which an Underlying Portfolio’s securities are not denominated.
Short Sales Risk. Short sale risk is both a direct and indirect risk of investing in the Portfolio. Short sales by the Portfolio or an Underlying Portfolio involve certain risks and special considerations. Possible losses from short sales differ from losses that could be incurred from a purchase of a security, because losses from short sales are potentially unlimited, whereas losses from purchases can be no greater than the total amount invested.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. This is both a direct and indirect risk of investing in the Portfolio. U.S. Treasury obligations are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. Government and are generally considered to have minimal credit risk. Securities issued or guaranteed by federal agencies or authorities and U.S. Government-sponsored instrumentalities or enterprises may or may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. For example, securities issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Banks are neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government; the securities may be supported only by the ability to borrow from the
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U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuing agency, authority, instrumentality or enterprise and, as a result, are subject to greater credit risk than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.
Money Market Securities Risk. This is both a direct and indirect risk of investing in the Portfolio. An investment in the Portfolio is subject to the risk that the value of its investments in high-quality short-term obligations (“money market securities”) may be subject to changes in interest rates, changes in the rating of any money market security and in the ability of an issuer to make payments of interest and principal.
Issuer Risk. The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services.
Other principal direct risks of investing in the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio include:
Dynamic Allocation Risk. The Portfolio’s risks will directly correspond to the risks of the Underlying Portfolios and other direct investments in which it invests. The Portfolio is subject to the risk that the investment process that will determine the selection of the Underlying Portfolios and the allocation and reallocation of the Portfolio’s assets among the various asset classes may not produce the desired result. The Portfolio is also subject to the risk that the Subadviser may be prevented from trading certain derivatives effectively or in a timely manner.
Volatility Management Risk. The risk that the subadviser’s strategy for managing portfolio volatility may not produce the desired result or that the subadviser is unable to trade certain derivatives effectively or in a timely manner. There can be no guarantee that the Portfolio’s volatility will be below its target maximum level. Additionally, the volatility control process will not ensure that the Portfolio will deliver competitive returns. The use of derivatives in connection with the Portfolio’s managed volatility strategy may expose the Portfolio to losses (some of which may be sudden) that it would not have otherwise been exposed to if it had only invested directly in equity and/or fixed income securities. Efforts to manage the Portfolio’s volatility could limit the Portfolio’s gains in rising markets and may expose the Portfolio to costs to which it would otherwise not have been exposed. The Portfolio’s managed volatility strategy may result in the Portfolio outperforming the general securities market during periods of flat or negative market performance, and underperforming the general securities market during periods of positive market performance. The Portfolio’s managed volatility strategy also exposes shareholders to the risks of investing in derivative contracts. The subadviser uses a proprietary system to help it estimate the Portfolio’s expected volatility. The proprietary system used by the subadviser may perform differently than expected and may negatively affect performance and the ability of the Portfolio to maintain its volatility at or below its target volatility level for various reasons, including errors in using or building the system, technical issues implementing the system, data issues and various non-quantitative factors (e.g., market or trading system dysfunctions, and investor fear or over-reaction).
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Risk of Conflict with Insurance Company Interests. Managing the Portfolio’s net equity exposure may serve to reduce the risk from equity market volatility to the affiliated insurance companies and facilitate their ability to provide guaranteed benefits associated with certain Variable Contracts. While the interests of Portfolio shareholders and the affiliated insurance companies providing guaranteed benefits associated with the Variable Contracts are generally aligned, the affiliated insurance companies (and the Adviser by virtue of its affiliation with the insurance companies) may face potential conflicts of interest. In particular, certain aspects of the Portfolio’s management have the effect of mitigating the financial risks to which the affiliated insurance companies are subjected by providing those guaranteed benefits. In addition, the Portfolio’s performance may be lower than similar portfolios that do not seek to manage their equity exposure.
Investment Company Risk. The risks of the Portfolio owning other investment companies, including the Underlying Portfolios, generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track. Disruptions in the markets for the securities held by other investment companies, including the Underlying Portfolios purchased or sold by the Portfolio, could result in losses on the Portfolio’s investment in such securities. Other investment companies, including the Underlying Portfolios, also have fees that increase their costs versus owning the underlying securities directly.
Affiliated Portfolio Risk. In managing the Portfolio, SunAmerica will have the authority to select and substitute the Underlying Portfolios. SunAmerica may be subject to potential conflicts of interest in allocating the Portfolio’s assets among the various Underlying Portfolios because the fees payable to it by some of the Underlying Portfolios are higher than the fees payable by other Underlying Portfolios and because SunAmerica also is responsible for managing and administering the Underlying Portfolios.
Other indirect principal risks of investing in the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio (direct risks of investing in the Underlying Portfolios) include:
Large-Cap Companies Risk. Large-cap companies tend to be less volatile than companies with smaller market capitalizations. In exchange for this potentially lower risk, an Underlying Portfolio’s value may not rise as much as the value of portfolios that emphasize smaller companies. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes. Larger companies also may not be able to attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies, particularly during extended periods of economic expansion.
“Passively Managed” Strategy Risk. An Underlying Portfolio following a passively managed strategy will not deviate from its investment strategy. In most cases, it will involve a passively managed strategy utilized to achieve investment results that correspond to a particular market index. Such an Underlying Portfolio will not sell
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securities in its portfolio and buy different securities for other reasons, even if there are adverse developments concerning a particular security, company or industry. There can be no assurance that the strategy will be successful.
Small- and Mid-Cap Companies Risk. Companies with smaller market capitalizations (particularly under $1 billion depending on the market) tend to be at early stages of development with limited product lines, operating histories, market access for products, financial resources, access to new capital, or depth in management. It may be difficult to obtain reliable information and financial data about these companies. Consequently, the securities of smaller companies may not be as readily marketable and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than companies with larger capitalizations. Securities of medium-sized companies are also subject to these risks to a lesser extent.
Growth Stock Risk. Growth stocks are historically volatile, which will affect certain Underlying Portfolios.
Value Investing Risk. The investment adviser’s judgments that a particular security is undervalued in relation to the company’s fundamental economic value may prove incorrect, which will affect certain Underlying Portfolios.
Foreign Investment Risk. Investments in foreign countries are subject to a number of risks. A principal risk is that fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may negatively affect the value of an investment. In addition, there may be less publicly available information about a foreign company and it may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards as U.S. companies. Foreign governments may not regulate securities markets and companies to the same degree as the U.S. government. Foreign investments will also be affected by local political or economic developments and governmental actions by the United States or other governments. Consequently, foreign securities may be less liquid, more volatile and more difficult to price than U.S. securities. These risks are heightened for emerging markets issuers. Historically, the markets of emerging market countries have been more volatile than more developed markets; however, such markets can provide higher rates of return to investors.
Credit Quality Risk. The creditworthiness of an issuer is always a factor in analyzing fixed income securities. An issuer with a lower credit rating will be more likely than a higher rated issuer to default or otherwise become unable to honor its financial obligations. Issuers with low credit ratings typically issue junk bonds, which are considered speculative. In addition to the risk of default, junk bonds may be more volatile, less liquid, more difficult to value and more susceptible to adverse economic conditions or investor perceptions than investment grade bonds.
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or
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receivables held in trust. Asset-backed securities issued by trusts and special purpose corporations are backed by a pool of assets, such as credit card or automobile loan receivables representing the obligations of a number of different parties. Mortgage-backed securities directly or indirectly provide funds for mortgage loans made to residential home buyers. These include securities that represent interests in pools of mortgage loans made by lenders such as commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers and others. They include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities, non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans or real property. The characteristics of these mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities differ from traditional fixed-income securities. Mortgage-backed securities are subject to “prepayment risk” and “extension risk.” Prepayment risk is the risk that, when interest rates fall, certain types of obligations will be paid off by the obligor more quickly than originally anticipated and an Underlying Portfolio may have to invest the proceeds in securities with lower yields. Extension risk is the risk that, when interest rates rise, certain obligations will be paid off by the obligor more slowly than anticipated, causing the value of these securities to fall. Small movements in interest rates (both increases and decreases) may quickly and significantly reduce the value of certain mortgage-backed securities. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage, particularly during periods of economic downturn.
Fundamental Investment Restrictions
Each of the Portfolios has identical fundamental investment restrictions. If the shareholders of a Target Portfolio approve the Reorganization relating to their Target Portfolio, SunAmerica will manage the Combined Portfolio pursuant to the investment restrictions of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. The complete list of the fundamental investment restrictions of each Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is set out in “Appendix A – Fundamental Investment Restrictions.”
Performance Information
The following bar charts and tables illustrate the risks of investing in each Portfolio by showing changes in the Portfolio’s performance from calendar year to calendar year and comparing the Portfolio’s average annual returns to those of one or more broad-based securities indices. Fees and expenses incurred at the contract level are not reflected in the bar charts or tables. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than those shown. Of course, past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. For more information concerning the performance of each Portfolio, please refer to the Trust Prospectus, the Trust Annual Report and the Trust Semi-Annual Financial Statements. You may
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request a copy of the Trust Prospectus, the Trust Annual Report and the Trust Semi-Annual Financial Statements at no charge by calling (800) 445-7862 or writing the Trust.
Calendar Year Total Returns, as of 12/31 each year for
Class 3 Shares of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio
(Class 3 Shares)
During the period shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a quarter was 8.80% (quarter ended December 31, 2023) and the lowest return for a quarter was -10.40% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). The year-to-date calendar return as of September 30, 2024 was 12.46%.
Average Annual Total Returns (For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | Since Inception | | | Inception Date | |
Class 1 Shares | | | 12.43 | % | | | 4.19 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 9/26/2016 | |
Class 3 Shares | | | 12.04 | % | | | 3.90 | % | | | 3.82 | % | | | 1/25/2016 | |
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | | | 26.29 | % | | | 15.69 | % | | | 14.33 | % | | | | |
Blended Index | | | 13.62 | % | | | 7.00 | % | | | 6.44 | % | | | | |
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Calendar Year Total Returns, as of 12/31 each year for
Class 3 Shares of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio
(Class 3 Shares)
During the 10-year period shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a quarter was 10.27% (quarter ended December 31, 2023) and the lowest return for a quarter was -10.28% (quarter ended December 31, 2018). The year-to-date calendar return as of September 30, 2024 was 12.51%.
Average Annual Total Returns (For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Since Inception | | | Inception Date | |
Class 1 Shares | | | 11.98 | % | | | 5.36 | % | | | N/A | | | | 4.88 | % | | | 9/26/2016 | |
Class 3 Shares | | | 11,78 | % | | | 5.12 | % | | | 4.21 | % | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | | | 26.29 | % | | | 15.69 | % | | | 12.03 | % | | | 13.52 | % | | | | |
Blended Index | | | 16.14 | % | | | 8.66 | % | | | N/A | | | | 7.33 | % | | | | |
Index inception returns reflect the inception date of Class 3 Shares
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Calendar Year Total Returns, as of 12/31 each year for
Class 3 Shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
(Class 3 Shares)
During the 10-year period shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a quarter was 10.06% (quarter ended December 31, 2023) and the lowest return for a quarter was -10.40% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). The year-to-date calendar return as of September 30, 2024 was 14.71%.
Average Annual Total Returns (For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
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| | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | Since Inception | | | Inception Date | |
Class 1 Shares | | | 13.85 | % | | | 7.24 | % | | | N/A | | | | 6.65 | % | | | 9/26/2016 | |
Class 3 Shares | | | 13.49 | % | | | 6.95 | % | | | 4.93 | % | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | | | 26.29 | % | | | 15.69 | % | | | 12.03 | % | | | 13.52 | % | | | | |
Blended Index | | | 17.67 | % | | | 9.98 | % | | | 8.09 | % | | | 8.57 | % | | | | |
Index since inception returns reflect the inception date of Class 3 Shares.
Because the Combined Portfolio will most closely resemble the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will be the accounting survivor of each Reorganization. The Combined Portfolio will also maintain the performance history of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio at the closing of each Reorganization.
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Management of the Portfolios
SunAmerica serves as investment adviser and manager for each of the Portfolios. SunAmerica selects the subadvisers for the Portfolios, manages the investments for the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, oversees the subadvisers’ management of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio, provides various administrative services and supervises the daily business affairs of each Portfolio. SunAmerica, located at 30 Hudson Street, 16th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302, is a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware, and managed, advised or administered assets in excess of $74.6 billion as of October 31, 2024. SunAmerica is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Corebridge Financial, Inc. (“Corebridge”). American International Group, Inc.’s (“AIG”) share ownership of Corebridge, the publicly-traded parent company of SunAmerica, and the rights granted to AIG by Corebridge as part of a separation agreement between AIG and Corebridge, provide AIG with control over Corebridge’s corporate and business activities.
AIG has announced its intention to sell all of its interest in Corebridge over time (such divestment, the “Separation Plan”). On September 19, 2022, AIG began its divestment with an initial public offering of Corebridge common stock. While AIG and Corebridge believe that Corebridge’s initial public offering did not result in a transfer of a controlling block of outstanding voting securities of SunAmerica or Corebridge (a “Change of Control Event”), it is anticipated that one or more of the transactions contemplated by the Separation Plan will ultimately be deemed a Change of Control Event resulting in the assignment and automatic termination of the current investment advisory and management agreement. To ensure that SunAmerica may continue to provide advisory services to the Portfolios without interruption, at a meeting held on October 13, 2022, the Board approved a new investment advisory and management agreement with SunAmerica, in connection with the Separation Plan. The Board also agreed to call and hold a joint meeting of shareholders on January 19, 2023, for shareholders of each Portfolio to (1) approve the new investment advisory and management agreement with SunAmerica that would be effective after the first Change of Control Event, and (2) approve any future investment advisory and management agreements approved by the Board and that have terms not materially different from the then-current agreement, in the event there are subsequent Change of Control Events arising from completion of the Separation Plan that terminate the investment advisory and management agreement after the first Change of Control Event. Approval of a future investment advisory and management agreement means that shareholders may not have another opportunity to vote on a new agreement with SunAmerica even upon a change of control, as long as no single person or group of persons acting together gains “control” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of SunAmerica. At the January 19, 2023 meeting, shareholders of the Portfolios approved the new and future investment advisory and management agreements.
SunAmerica has received an exemptive order from the SEC that permits SunAmerica, subject to certain conditions, to enter into agreements relating to the Trust with unaffiliated subadvisers approved by the Board of Trustees without
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obtaining shareholder approval. The exemptive order also permits SunAmerica, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees but without shareholder approval, to employ new unaffiliated subadvisers for new or existing portfolios, change the terms of particular agreements with unaffiliated subadvisers or continue the employment of existing unaffiliated subadvisers after events that would otherwise cause an automatic termination of a subadvisory agreement. Shareholders will be notified of any subadviser changes that are made pursuant to the exemptive order within 60 days of hiring a new subadviser or making a material change to an existing subadvisory agreement. The order also permits the Portfolios to disclose fees paid to subadvisers on an aggregate, rather than individual, basis. In addition, pursuant to no-action relief, the SEC staff has extended multi-manager relief to any affiliated subadviser, provided certain conditions are met. The Portfolios’ shareholders have approved the Portfolios’ reliance on the no-action relief. SunAmerica will determine if and when a Portfolio should rely on the no-action relief.
BlackRock serves as the subadviser to the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and is located at 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540-6455. BlackRock is an affiliate of BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., one of the largest publicly traded investment management firms in the United States with approximately $11.475 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024.
The VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio is managed by Philip J. Green and Michael Pensky. Mr. Green, Managing Director, is head of Global Tactical Asset Allocation (“GTAA”) within BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies group. Mr. Green’s service with the firm dates back to 1999, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (“MLIM”), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, he managed global tactical asset allocation and portable alpha products. Mr. Pensky, CFA, Managing Director, is a researcher and portfolio manager in the GTAA team. The team is responsible for managing global tactical asset allocation products with custom client preferences and constraints. Mr. Pensky’s service with the firm dates back to 2011. Prior to joining BlackRock, Mr. Pensky held a trading desk strategist position in Morgan Stanley’s Securitized Products Group and had worked as a senior analyst in Foreign Exchange Sales & Trading at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
PIMCO serves as the subadviser to the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio and provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. PIMCO manages $2.01 trillion in assets, including $1.62 trillion in third-party client assets, as of September 30, 2024. Assets include $79.9 billion (as of June 30, 2024) in assets managed by Prime Real Estate (formerly Allianz Real Estate), an affiliate and wholly-owned subsidiary of PIMCO and PIMCO Europe GmbH, that includes PIMCO Prime Real Estate GmbH, PIMCO Prime Real Estate LLC and their subsidiaries and affiliates. PIMCO Prime Real Estate LLC investment professionals provide investment management and other services as dual personnel through Pacific Investment Management Company LLC.
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PIMCO Prime Real Estate GmbH operates separately from PIMCO. PIMCO’s address is 650 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
The VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio is managed by Graham A. Rennison, Mike Cudzil, Mohit Mittal and Paul-James White.
Mr. Rennison is an executive vice president in the quantitative portfolio management group in the Newport Beach office, managing multi-asset-class systematic strategies. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2011, Mr. Rennison was a director and head of systematic strategies research at Barclays in New York and also spent five years at Lehman Brothers in quantitative credit research in New York and London. He has 22 years of investment experience and holds master’s and undergraduate degrees in mathematics from Cambridge University, England.
Mr. Cudzil is a managing director and generalist portfolio manager based in the Newport Beach office. He is a rotating member of the PIMCO Investment Committee and co-chair of the Americas portfolio committee. As a portfolio manager across multi-sector fixed income mandates, Mr. Cudzil also serves as a senior member of the Total Return portfolio management team, co-lead of the liability-driven investment portfolio management team, and co-lead of the agency MBS portfolio management team. Mr. Cudzil is also a member of the steering committee for PIMCO Families, a resource group dedicated to supporting employees in their efforts to successfully manage career and family. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2012, he worked as a managing director and head of pass-through trading at Nomura. Mr. Cudzil previously held similar roles at Bank of America and Lehman Brothers, as well as a senior trading position at Salomon Brothers. He has 27 years of investment experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Mittal is CIO Core Strategies and a managing director based in the Newport Beach office. He is a member of the Investment Committee and a portfolio manager for fixed income multi-sector portfolios across the duration and credit spectrum. As CIO Core Strategies, Mr. Mittal has leadership and oversight responsibilities for long-only strategies across PIMCO’s Low and Moderate Duration, Total Return, and Long Duration strategy suite. Morningstar named him winner of the 2020 U.S. Morningstar Award for Investing Excellence in the Rising Talent category. Mr. Mittal also serves on the board of Orangewood Foundation. He joined PIMCO in 2007 and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree in computer science from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi, India.
Mr. White is an executive vice president and a portfolio manager on the quantitative portfolio management team in the Newport Beach office. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2021, he worked at Man AHL, where he was head of portfolio management and co-portfolio manager of Man AHL’s flagship multi-strategy program. Prior to Man AHL, Mr. White was a fellow of All Souls College, University of Oxford, as well as the Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques, where he specialized in number theory research. He has served as a member of the investment committee of All Souls
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College, Oxford. He has 10 years of investment experience and holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Paris, a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge, and a bachelor’s degree awarded with the University Medal from the University of Wollongong.
AllianceBernstein is a Delaware limited partnership with principal offices at 501 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203. AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm. AllianceBernstein provides management services for many of the largest U.S. public and private employee benefit plans, endowments, foundations, public employee retirement funds, banks, insurance companies and high net worth individuals worldwide. AllianceBernstein is also one of the largest mutual fund sponsors, with a diverse family of globally distributed mutual fund portfolios. As of September 30, 2024, AllianceBernstein had approximately $806 billion in assets under management.
The Fund-of-Funds Component of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is managed by Andrew Sheridan, Manisha Singh, CFA, and Robert Wu, CFA of SunAmerica and the Overlay Component of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio is managed by Joshua Lisser and Ben Sklar of AllianceeBernstein.
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Name and Title | | Portfolio Manager of the Fund- of-Funds Component of the Portfolio Since |
SunAmerica | | |
Andrew Sheridan Lead Portfolio Manager | | February 2021 |
Manisha Singh, CFA Co-Portfolio Manager | | 2017 |
Robert Wu, CFA Co-Portfolio Manager | | November 2021 |
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Name and Title | | Portfolio Managers of the Overlay Component of the Portfolio Since |
AllianceBernstein | | |
Joshua Lisser Chief Investment Officer — Index Strategies | | 2012 |
Ben Sklar Portfolio Manager — Index Strategies | | 2012 |
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Mr. Sheridan, Senior Vice President and Lead Portfolio Manager of the Asset Allocation Team, joined SunAmerica in 2003. He also has served as a portfolio manager of the rules-based, ESG and index funds and was an equity research analyst specializing in the technology sector. Prior to joining SunAmerica, he worked as an analyst in the research department at U.S. Trust and was in the market research division of Greenwich Associates. Ms. Singh joined SunAmerica in June 2017 as Co-Portfolio Manager for the asset allocation fund-of-funds. Prior to joining SunAmerica, Ms. Singh served as Director, Manager Research team in Wealth Management at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. She joined Ameriprise in 2008, where she served as a portfolio manager for a suite of portfolios (discretionary wrap accounts), and a senior manager research analyst for unaffiliated mutual funds, exchange traded funds and separately managed accounts. Mr. Wu joined SunAmerica in 2011, serving as Director of Manager Research and AVP Investments before his current role as Portfolio Manager in the Asset Allocation Team. Prior to joining SunAmerica, Mr. Wu worked at Bjurman, Barry & Associates for over 11 years, where he served as Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst managing growth equity portfolios.
Mr. Lisser joined AllianceBernstein in 1992 and is currently Chief Investment Officer of Index Strategies and a member of the Core/Blend Services investment team. Mr. Sklar joined AllianceBernstein in 2006 and is currently a Portfolio Manager of Index Strategies.
The Trust SAI provides additional information about the compensation of each Portfolio’s portfolio managers, other accounts managed by such managers and such managers’ ownership of securities in each Portfolio and other funds managed by SunAmerica.
As discussed below under “Investment Advisory and Management Agreement,” following the Reorganization, SunAmerica will continue to serve as the investment adviser of the Combined Portfolio and AllianceBernstein will continue to serve as Subadviser to the Combined Portfolio. It is anticipated that Messrs. Lisser and Sklar will be the portfolio managers of the Combined Portfolio following the Reorganizations.
The exemptive order discussed above will continue to apply to the Combined Portfolio following the completion of the Reorganization. As a result, shareholder approval would not be required to employ an unaffiliated subadviser for the Combined Portfolio, change the terms of particular agreements with unaffiliated subadvisers or continue the employment of existing unaffiliated subadvisers after events that would otherwise cause an automatic termination of a subadvisory agreement.
Investment Advisory and Management Agreement
Pursuant to the Trust’s Investment Advisory and Management Agreement with SunAmerica (each, a “Management Agreement”), each Portfolio pays SunAmerica an
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advisory fee. As compensation for its services, SunAmerica receives from the Trust a fee, accrued daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net asset value of each Portfolio at the following annual rates listed below:
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Portfolio | | Average daily net asset value | | | Advisory Fee Rate | |
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | First | $500 million | | | | 0.86 | % |
| | Next | $2.5 billion | | | | 0.84 | % |
| | Over | $3 billion | | | | 0.79 | % |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | First | $750 million | | | | 0.86 | % |
| | Next | $750 million | | | | 0.85 | % |
| | Over | $1.5 billion | | | | 0.82 | % |
VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio | | First | $1.5 billion | | | | 0.25 | % |
| | Next | $1.5 billion | | | | 0.22 | % |
| | Over | $3 billion | | | | 0.20 | % |
The management fee rate currently payable by each of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio is higher at all asset levels than the management fee rate of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. As a result, following the Reorganizations, current VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio shareholders will be subject to lower annualized management fees. Pursuant to an Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement, effective through April 30, 2026, SunAmerica is contractually obligated to waive its management fee with respect to (i) the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio so that the advisory fee rate payable to SunAmerica is equal to 0.85% on the first $500 million, 0.81% on the next $2.5 billion and 0.79% over $3 billion, and (ii) the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio so that the advisory fee on average daily net assets payable to SunAmerica equals 0.25% on the first $1.5 billion, 0.22% on the next $1.5 billion, 0.20% on the next $5 billion, and 0.19% over $8 billion. In addition, pursuant to an Expense Limitation Agreement, SunAmerica has contractually agreed through April 30, 2026, to waive its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent that the Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses exceed (i), with respect to the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, 0.91% and 1.16% of the average daily net assets of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio’s Class 1 and Class 3 shares, respectively, and (ii), with respect to the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio, 0.91% and 1.16% of the average daily net assets of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio’s Class 1 and Class 3 shares, respectively.
For its most recent fiscal year, each Portfolio paid SunAmerica a fee equal to the following percentage of average daily net assets:
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Fund | | Fee | |
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio | | | 0.85 | % |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio | | | 0.86 | % |
VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio | | | 0.21 | % |
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The Portfolios are party to the same Management Agreement and the services provided to each Portfolio under the Management Agreement are identical.
A discussion regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the Management Agreement is available in the Trust Annual Report, for the year ended January 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on April 9, 2024.
Following the completion of the Reorganizations, the Combined Portfolio will be managed by SunAmerica pursuant to the Management Agreement with respect to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, as described above. As discussed above, the services provided to each Portfolio under the Management Agreement are identical.
Service Providers
State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), located at One Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, serves as custodian for each Portfolio. In this capacity, State Street maintains the portfolio securities held by each Portfolio, administers the purchase and sale of portfolio securities and performs certain other duties. VALIC Retirement Services Company, 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019, is each Portfolio’s transfer and dividend disbursing agent. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”), located at 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800, Houston, Texas 77002, is each Portfolio’s independent registered public accounting firm. PwC performs an annual audit of each Portfolio’s financial statements and provides tax advisory services, tax return preparation and accounting services relating to filings with the SEC. The firm of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located at 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to each Portfolio.
Combined Portfolio. Each Portfolio currently uses the same service providers and it is anticipated that the Combined Portfolio will continue to use such service providers.
Distribution and Service Fees
Class 3 shares of each Portfolio, are subject to a Rule 12b-1 plan (each, a “Plan” and together, the “Plans”) that provides for service fees payable at the annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class 3 shares. The service fees will be used to compensate the Life Companies for costs associated with servicing such class of shares, including the cost of reimbursing the Life Companies for expenditures made to financial intermediaries for providing services to contract holders of the Variable Contracts who are the indirect beneficial owners of the Portfolios’ Class 3 shares. Because these service fees are paid out of each Portfolio’s Class 3 assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
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Continuance of the Plan with respect to each Portfolio is subject to annual approval by vote of the Independent Trustees. A Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount authorized to be spent thereunder with respect to a class of a Portfolio, without approval of the shareholders of the affected class of shares of the Portfolio. In addition, all material amendments to the Plans must be approved by the Trustees in the manner described above. A Plan may be terminated at any time with respect to a Portfolio without payment of any penalty by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the affected class of shares of the Portfolio. So long as the Plans are in effect, the election and nomination of the Independent Trustees of the Trust shall be committed to the discretion of the Independent Trustees. In the Trustees’ quarterly review of the Plans, they will consider the continued appropriateness of, and the level of, compensation provided in the Plans. In their consideration of the Plans with respect to a Portfolio, the Trustees must consider all factors they deem relevant, including information as to the benefits for the Portfolio for the shareholders of the relevant class of the Portfolio.
Following the Reorganizations, the Combined Portfolio will continue to be subject to the Plan, as described above, for its share classes. The Plans are identical for Class 3 shares of each Portfolio.
Dividends and Distributions
The policies with respect to payment of dividends and distributions of each Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are identical and such procedures will remain in place for the Combined Portfolio. Shareholders should refer to the Trust Prospectus for the specific policies with respect to payment of dividends and capital gains distributions.
Market Timing Trading Policies and Procedures
The market timing trading policies and procedures of each Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are identical, and such policies and procedures will remain in place for the Combined Portfolio. Shareholders should refer to the Trust Prospectus for the specific market timing trading policies and procedures.
Purchase, Redemption and Valuation of Shares
Procedures for the purchase, redemption and valuation of shares of each Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are identical and such procedures will remain in place for the Combined Portfolio. Shareholders should refer to the Trust Prospectus for the specific procedures applicable to purchases and redemptions of shares.
Shares of the Portfolios are not offered directly to the public. Instead, shares are currently issued and redeemed only in connection with investments in and payments
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under Variable Contracts offered by life insurance companies affiliated with SunAmerica, the Trust’s investment adviser and manager. The term “Manager” as used in this section means either SunAmerica or other registered investment advisers that serve as subadvisers to the Trust, as the case may be. All shares of the Trust are owned by “Separate Accounts” of the life insurance companies, certain Portfolios of the Trust and certain series of Seasons Series Trust. If you would like to invest in a Portfolio, you must purchase a Variable Contract from one of the life insurance companies. The Trust offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 shares. The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio offers Class 1 and Class 3 shares. Certain classes of shares are offered only to existing contract owners and are not available to new investors. In addition, not all Portfolios are available to all contract owners.
You should be aware that the Variable Contracts involve fees and expenses that are not described in this Prospectus, and that the contracts also may involve certain restrictions and limitations. You will find information about purchasing a Variable Contract and the Portfolios available to you in the prospectus that offers the Variable Contracts.
The Trust does not foresee a disadvantage to contract owners arising out of the fact that the Trust offers its shares for Variable Contracts through the various life insurance companies. Nevertheless, the Board intends to monitor events in order to identify any material irreconcilable conflicts that may possibly arise and to determine what action, if any, should be taken in response. If such a conflict were to occur, one or more insurance company separate accounts might withdraw their investments in the Trust. This might force the Trust to sell portfolio securities at disadvantageous prices..
Valuation of shares. The net asset value per share (“NAV”) for each Portfolio and class is determined each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time) by dividing the net assets of each class by the number of such class’s outstanding shares. The NAV for each Portfolio’s class of shares also may be calculated on any other day in which there is sufficient liquidity in the securities held by the Portfolio. As a result, the value of the Portfolio’s shares may change on days when you will not be able to purchase or redeem your shares. The value of the investments held by each Portfolio are determined by SunAmerica, as the “valuation designee”, pursuant to its valuation procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and at least annually reviews its valuation policies and procedures.
Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued at their market price as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE for the day, unless the market quotations are determined to be unreliable. Securities and other assets for which market quotations are unavailable or unreliable are valued by the valuation designee at fair value in accordance with valuation procedures. There is no single standard for making fair value determinations, which may result in prices that vary from those of other funds. In addition, there can be no assurance that fair value pricing will reflect actual market value and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security may
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differ materially from the value that could be realized upon the sale of the security. Investments in registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of the day NAV. Investments in registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded. The prospectus for any such open-end funds should explain the circumstances under which these funds use fair value pricing and the effect of using fair value pricing.
As of the close of regular trading on the NYSE, securities traded primarily on security exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last sale price on such exchanges on the day of valuation or if there is no sale on the day of valuation, at the last reported bid price. If a security’s price is available from more than one exchange, a Portfolio uses the exchange that is the primary market for the security. However, depending on the foreign market, closing prices may be up to 15 hours old when they are used to price a Portfolio’s shares, and a Portfolio may determine that certain closing prices do not reflect the fair value of a security. This determination will be based on a review of a number of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. If the valuation designee determines that closing prices do not reflect the fair value of the securities, the valuation designee will adjust the previous closing prices in accordance with pricing procedures to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE.
A Portfolio may also fair value securities in other situations, for example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the Portfolio is open. For foreign equity securities and foreign equity futures contracts, the Trust uses an outside pricing service to provide it with closing market prices and information used for adjusting those prices.
Because Class 2 and Class 3 shares are subject to service fees, while Class 1 shares are not, the NAV of the Class 2 or Class 3 shares will generally be lower than the NAV of the Class 1 shares of each Portfolio.
Certain of the Portfolios may invest to a large extent in securities that are primarily listed on foreign exchanges that trade on weekends or other days when the Trust does not price its shares. As a result, the value of these Portfolios’ securities may change on days when the Trust is not open for purchases or redemptions.
Buy and sell prices. The Separate Accounts, certain Portfolios of the Trust and certain series of Seasons Series Trust buy and sell shares of a Portfolio at NAV, without any sales or other charges. However, as discussed above, Class 2 and Class 3 shares are subject to service fees pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan.
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Execution of requests. The Trust is open on those days when the NYSE is open for regular trading. Buy and sell requests are executed at the next NAV to be calculated after the request is accepted by the Trust. If the order is received and is in good order by the Trust, or the insurance company as its authorized agent, before the Trust’s close of business (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time), the order will receive that day’s closing price. If the order is received after that time, it will receive the next business day’s closing price.
Under the 1940 Act, a Portfolio may suspend the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment for more than seven days in the following unusual circumstances:
| • | | during any period in which the NYSE is closed other than customary weekend and holiday closings or during any period in which trading on the NYSE is deemed to be restricted; |
| • | | during any period in which an emergency exists, as a result of which (i) it is not reasonably practicable for the Portfolio to dispose of securities owned by it or (ii) it is not reasonably practicable for the Portfolio to fairly determine the value of its net assets; or |
| • | | during such other periods as the SEC may by order permit to protect Portfolio shareholders. |
The SEC will determine the conditions under which trading shall be deemed to be restricted and the conditions under which an emergency shall be deemed to exist.
Your redemption proceeds typically will be sent within three business days after your request is submitted, but in any event, within seven days. Under normal circumstances, the Trust expects to meet redemption requests by using cash or cash equivalents in a Portfolio or by selling portfolio assets to generate cash. During periods of stressed market conditions, a Portfolio may be more likely to limit cash redemptions and may determine to pay redemption proceeds by borrowing under a line of credit.
Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Shares
The Portfolios, which are offered only through Variable Contracts, are intended for long-term investment and not as frequent short-term trading (“market timing”) vehicles. Accordingly, organizations or individuals that use market timing investment strategies and make frequent transfers or redemptions should not acquire Variable Contracts that relate to shares of the Portfolios.
The Board has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing activity as discussed below.
The Trust believes that market timing activity is not in the best interest of the Portfolios’ performance or their participants. Market timing can disrupt the ability of SunAmerica or a subadviser to invest assets in an orderly, long-term manner, which may have an adverse impact on the performance of a Portfolio. In addition, market
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timing may increase a Portfolio’s expenses through increased brokerage, transaction and administrative costs; forced and unplanned portfolio turnover; and large asset swings that decrease a Portfolio’s ability to provide maximum investment return to all participants. This in turn can have an adverse effect on Portfolio performance.
Since certain Portfolios invest significantly in foreign securities and/or high yield fixed income securities (“junk bonds”), they may be particularly vulnerable to market timing.
Market timing in Portfolios investing significantly in foreign securities may occur because of time zone differences between the foreign markets on which a Portfolio’s international portfolio securities trade and the time as of which the Portfolio’s NAV is calculated. Market timing in Portfolios investing significantly in junk bonds may occur if market prices are not readily available for a Portfolio’s junk bond holdings. Market timers may purchase shares of a Portfolio based on events occurring after foreign market closing prices are established but before calculation of the Portfolio’s NAV, or if they believe market prices for junk bonds are not accurately reflected by a Portfolio. One of the objectives of the Trust’s fair value pricing procedures is to minimize the possibilities of this type of market timing (see “Transaction Policies – Valuation of Shares”).
Although shares of the Portfolios may be held by other portfolios of the Trust and Seasons Series Trust, they are generally held through Separate Accounts. The ability of the Trust to monitor transfers made by the participants in Separate Accounts maintained by financial intermediaries is limited by the institutional nature of these omnibus accounts. The Board’s policy is that the Portfolios must rely on the Separate Accounts to both monitor market timing within a Portfolio and attempt to prevent it through their own policies and procedures.
The Trust has entered into agreements with the Separate Accounts that require the Separate Accounts to provide certain information to help identify frequent trading activity and to prohibit further purchases or exchanges by a shareholder identified as having engaged in frequent trades. In situations in which the Trust becomes aware of possible market timing activity, it will notify the Separate Account in order to help facilitate the enforcement of such entity’s market timing policies and procedures.
There is no guarantee that the Trust will be able to detect market timing activity or the participants engaged in such activity, or, if it is detected, to prevent its recurrence. Whether or not the Trust detects it, if market timing activity occurs, you may be subject to the disruptions and increased expenses discussed above. The Trust reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, to reject or refuse purchase orders received from insurance company Separate Accounts, whether directly or by transfer, including orders that have been accepted by a financial intermediary, that the Trust determines not to be in the best interest of a Portfolio. Such rejections or refusals will be applied uniformly without exception.
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Any restrictions or limitations imposed by the Separate Accounts may differ from those imposed by the Trust. Please review your Variable Contract prospectus for more information regarding the insurance company’s market timing policies and procedures, including any restrictions or limitations that the Separate Accounts may impose with respect to trades made through a Variable Contract. Please refer to the documents pertaining to your Variable Contract prospectus on how to direct investments in or redemptions from (including making transfers into or out of) the Portfolios and any fees that may apply.
Payments in Connection with Distribution
Certain life insurance companies affiliated with SunAmerica receive revenue sharing payments from SunAmerica and certain subadvisers in connection with certain administrative, marketing and other servicing activities, including payments to help offset costs for marketing activities and training to support sales of the Portfolios, as well as occasional gifts, entertainment or other compensation as incentives. Payments may be derived from 12b-1 (service) fees that are deducted directly from the assets of the Portfolios or from investment management fees received by SunAmerica or the subadvisers.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS
Purchases and Sales of Portfolio Shares
Shares of the Portfolios may only be purchased or redeemed through Variable Contracts offered by the separate accounts of participating life insurance companies and by other portfolios of the Trust and Seasons Series Trust. Shares of a Portfolio may be purchased and redeemed each day the New York Stock Exchange is open, at the Portfolio’s net asset value determined after receipt of a request in good order.
The Portfolios do not have any initial or subsequent investment minimums. However, your insurance company may impose investment or account minimums. Please consult the prospectus (or other offering document) for your Variable Contract which may contain additional information about purchases and redemptions of Portfolio shares.
Tax Information
The Portfolios will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax so long as they qualify as regulated investment companies and distribute their income and gains each year to their shareholders. However, contractholders may be subject to U.S. federal income tax (and a U.S. federal Medicare tax of 3.8% that applies to net investment income, including taxable annuity payments, if applicable) upon withdrawal from a Variable Contract. Contractholders should consult the prospectus (or other offering document) for the Variable Contract for additional information regarding taxation.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
The Portfolios are not sold directly to the general public but instead are offered as an underlying investment option for Variable Contracts and to other portfolios of the Trust and Seasons Series Trust. A Portfolio and its related companies may make payments to the sponsoring insurance company (or its affiliates) for distribution and/or other services. These payments may create a conflict of interest as they may be a factor that the insurance company considers in including a Portfolio as an underlying investment option in the Variable Contract. The prospectus (or other offering document) for your Variable Contract may contain additional information about these payments.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following Financial Highlights table for the Acquiring Portfolio is intended to help you understand the Acquiring Portfolio’s financial performance for the periods shown. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Acquiring Portfolio share. The total returns in each table represent the rate that an investor would have earned on an investment in the Acquiring Portfolio (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). Separate Account charges are not reflected in the total returns. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than those shown. This information has been audited (except for the period ended July 31, 2024) by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with the Acquiring Portfolio’s financial statements, is included in the Trust Annual Report, which is available upon request. The Acquiring Portfolio’s unaudited financial statements for the semi-annual period ended July 31, 2024 are included in the Trust Semi-Annual Financial Statements, which is available upon request.
The financial highlights of each Target Portfolio are included in the Trust Prospectus, which is incorporated herein by reference into this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus. The financial highlights of each Target Portfolio may also be found in the Trust Annual Report and the Trust Semi-Annual Financial Statements, which are available upon request.
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Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
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Period ended | | Net Asset Value beginning of period | | | Net investment income (loss)(1) | | | Net realized & unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | Total from investment operations | | | Net investment income | | | Net realized gain on investments | | | Total distributions | | | Net Asset Value end of period | | | Total Return(2) | | | Net Assets end of period (000’s) | | | Total expenses before waivers and/or reimburse- ments(3)(5) | | | Total expenses after waivers and/or reimburse- ments(3) | | | Net investment income (loss)(3),(4) | | | Portfolio turnover | |
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SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio – Class 1 | |
01/31/20 | | $ | 11.87 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 1.57 | | | $ | 1.75 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.50 | ) | | $ | (0.50 | ) | | $ | 13.12 | | | | 14.92 | % | | $ | 220 | | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 12 | % |
01/31/21 | | | 13.12 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.61 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 13.78 | | | | 12.53 | | | | 284 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 17 | |
01/31/22 | | | 13.78 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.77 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 13.42 | | | | 5.19 | | | | 492 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 14 | |
01/31/23 | | | 13.42 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | (1.31 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) | | | 10.73 | | | | (9.04 | ) | | | 440 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 14 | |
01/31/24 | | | 10.73 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.92 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 10.87 | | | | 9.25 | | | | 522 | | | | 0.26 | (6) | | | 0.25 | (6) | | | 1.88 | | | | 11 | |
07/31/24@ | | | 10.87 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.09 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11.96 | | | | 10.03 | | | | 477 | | | | 0.26 | (7)(8) | | | 0.25 | (7)(8) | | | 0.41 | (7) | | | 6 | |
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01/31/20 | | | 11.90 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.71 | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 13.11 | | | | 14.55 | | | | 11,697,671 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 12 | |
01/31/21 | | | 13.11 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.57 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | 13.77 | | | | 12.26 | | | | 11,751,233 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 17 | |
01/31/22 | | | 13.77 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | 13.41 | | | | 4.93 | | | | 10,989,643 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 14 | |
01/31/23 | | | 13.41 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | 10.73 | | | | (9.30 | ) | | | 8,834,352 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 14 | |
01/31/24 | | | 10.73 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.89 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 10.88 | | | | 9.01 | | | | 8,349,868 | | | | 0.51 | (6) | | | 0.50 | (6) | | | 1.35 | | | | 11 | |
07/31/24@ | | | 10.88 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.07 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11.95 | | | | 9.83 | | | | 8,436,427 | | | | 0.51 | (7)(8) | | | 0.50 | (7)(8) | | | 0.16 | (7) | | | 6 | |
(1) | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Total return does not include the effect of fees and charges incurred at the separate account level. If such expenses had been included, total return would have been lower for each period presented. |
(3) | Does not include underlying portfolio expenses that the Portfolio bears indirectly. |
(4) | Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. Accordingly, the ratio of net investment income does not reflect the proportionate share of income from the underlying funds in which the Portfolio invests. |
(5) | Total expenses represent expenses prior to waivers and/or reimbursements. Such waiver/reimbursement amounts were previously reported in the notes to the financial highlights table. |
(6) | Includes interest expense of 0.03% relating to derivative activity. |
(8) | Includes interest expense of 0.02% relating to derivative activity. |
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REORGANIZATIONS
General
Under each Reorganization Agreement, the relevant Target Portfolio will transfer its assets and liabilities to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio in exchange for Class 1 and/or Class 3 shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. For more details about the Reorganization Agreements, see Appendix B — “Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization.” The shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio issued to each Target Portfolio will have an aggregate net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of the Target Portfolio’s shares outstanding immediately prior to the applicable Reorganization. Upon receipt by a Target Portfolio of the shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, the Target Portfolio will distribute the shares to its shareholders. Then, as soon as practicable after the Closing Date (as defined in Appendix B), the Target Portfolio will be terminated as a series of the relevant Trust under applicable state law.
The distribution of VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio shares to the Target Portfolio’s Separate Account shareholders will be accomplished by crediting your Variable Contract with shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio whose aggregate value at the time of issuance will equal the aggregate value of the Target Portfolio held in your Variable Contract on that date See “Terms of the Reorganization Agreement” below.
Accordingly, as a result of a Reorganization, the relevant Target Portfolio shareholders will own the same class of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio having an aggregate NAV immediately after the Closing Date equal to the aggregate net asset value of that shareholder’s Target Portfolio shares immediately prior to the Closing Date. Each Reorganization will not result in dilution of either Portfolio’s net asset value. However, as a result of a Reorganization, a shareholder of the relevant Target Portfolio or the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will hold a reduced percentage of ownership in the larger Combined Portfolio than the shareholder did in the applicable Portfolio.
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Terms of the Reorganization Agreements
Pursuant to each Reorganization Agreement, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will acquire the assets of the relevant Target Portfolio on the Closing Date in consideration for the assumption of the Target Portfolio’s liabilities and shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio.
On the Closing Date, the relevant Target Portfolio will transfer to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio its assets in exchange solely for Class 1 and Class 3 shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio that are equal in value to the value of the net assets of the Target Portfolio transferred to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio as of the Closing Date, as determined in accordance with the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s valuation procedures or such other valuation procedures as shall be mutually agreed upon by the Portfolios, and the assumption by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio of the liabilities of the Target Portfolio. In order to minimize any potential for undesirable federal income and excise tax consequences in connection with each Reorganization, the relevant Target Portfolio will distribute on or before the Closing Date all of its undistributed net investment income and net capital gains as of such date.
Each Target Portfolio expects to distribute the shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio to the shareholders of the Target Portfolio promptly after the Closing Date. Upon distribution of such shares, all outstanding shares of the Target Portfolio will be redeemed in accordance with Massachusetts law and the Declaration of Trust of the Trust. Thereafter, the relevant Target Portfolio will be terminated as a series of the Trust under Massachusetts law.
Each of the Portfolios has made certain standard representations and warranties to each other regarding capitalization, status and conduct of business.
Unless waived in accordance with the applicable Reorganization Agreement, the obligations of the relevant Trust, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), are conditioned upon, among other things:
| • | | the absence of any rule, regulation, order, injunction or proceeding preventing or seeking to prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Reorganization Agreement; |
| • | | the receipt of all necessary approvals, consents, registrations and exemptions under federal, state and local laws; |
| • | | the truth in all material respects as of the Closing Date of the representations and warranties of the Portfolios and performance and compliance in all material respects with the Portfolios’ agreements, obligations and covenants required by the Reorganization Agreement; |
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| • | | the effectiveness under applicable law of the registration statement of the Trust of which this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus forms a part and the absence of any stop orders under the Securities Act of 1933 pertaining thereto; |
| • | | the declaration of a dividend by the Target Portfolio to distribute all of its undistributed net investment income and net capital gains; and |
| • | | the receipt of opinions of counsel relating to, among other things, the tax-free nature of the Reorganization. |
Each Reorganization Agreement may be terminated or amended by the mutual consent of the Trust, on behalf of the relevant Portfolio.
Reasons for the Reorganizations
The Board of Trustees evaluated each Reorganization independently of the other Reorganizations and approved each Reorganization separately, as applicable. The factors considered by the Board of Trustees with regard to each relevant Reorganization include, but are not limited to, the following:
| • | | The fact that the investment objectives of the Target Portfolios are similar to the investment objective of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. The fact that certain strategies of the relevant Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio are compatible, while others are different. The Board of Trustees considered the principal differences in investment objective and investment strategy between the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and each relevant Target Portfolio. See “Summary—Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies.” |
| • | | The possibility that the Combined Portfolio is more likely to achieve further operating efficiencies and economies of scale from its larger net asset size compared to each Target Portfolio. |
| • | | The expectation that the Combined Portfolio will have total annual operating expenses below those of each Target Portfolio. |
| • | | The personnel of SunAmerica and the Subadviser who will manage the Combined Portfolio. The Trustees considered that SunAmerica will continue to serve as the investment adviser of the Combined Portfolio after the Reorganizations, and the Subadviser of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will continue to serve as subadviser of the Combined Portfolio after the Reorganizations. See “Comparison of the Portfolios—Management of the Portfolios.” |
| • | | The relative performance histories of each Portfolio over different time periods compared with each other. |
| • | | The relative size of each of the Target Portfolios and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, and the prospects for further growth and long-term viability of each of the Target Portfolios. |
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| • | | The fact that it is currently anticipated that there will be no gain or loss recognized by shareholders for federal income tax purposes as a result of a Reorganization, as each Reorganization is expected to be a tax-free transaction. |
| • | | The fact that the aggregate net asset value of the shares that shareholders of the relevant Target Portfolio will receive in the Reorganization will equal the aggregate net asset value of the shares that shareholders of the relevant Target Portfolio own immediately prior to the Reorganization, and that shareholders of the relevant Target Portfolio will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization. |
| • | | The fact that substantially all of the portfolio holdings of the Target Portfolios would be sold before or immediately following the Reorganizations and the estimated brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs and capital gains, if any, relating to the realignment of each Target Portfolio’s portfolio prior to, or immediately following, the applicable Reorganization. |
| • | | The fact that SunAmerica or its affiliates will pay half of the expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganizations, including half of all direct and indirect expenses and out-of-pocket costs other than any transaction costs relating to the sale of each Target Portfolio’s portfolio securities prior to or after the applicable Reorganization as described in the relevant Reorganization Agreement. No shareholder or Contract Owner would incur any sales charge, commission, redemption fee or other transactional fee as a result of the change of investment resulting from the Reorganization. |
| • | | The possible alternatives to the Reorganization. |
For these and other reasons, the Board of Trustees unanimously concluded that, based upon the factors and determinations summarized above, consummation of each relevant Reorganization is in the best interests of the relevant Portfolio and the interests of the Portfolio’s existing shareholders will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization. The approval determinations were made on the basis of each Trustee’s business judgment after consideration of all of the factors taken as a whole, though individual Trustees may have placed different weight on various factors and assigned different degrees of materiality to various conclusions.
The Trust’s Declaration of Trust and applicable state law do not require shareholder approval of the Reorganizations. Moreover, Rule 17a-8 under the 1940 Act does not require shareholder approval of the Reorganizations, provided certain conditions are met. Because applicable legal requirements do not require shareholder approval under these circumstances and the Board has determined that each Reorganization is in the best interests of each Portfolio, shareholders are not being asked to vote on the Reorganizations.
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Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reorganizations
The following is a general summary of the material anticipated U.S. federal income tax consequences of each Reorganization. The discussion is based upon the Code, Treasury regulations, court decisions, published positions of the IRS and other applicable authorities, all as in effect on the date hereof and all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations (possibly with retroactive effect). The discussion is limited to interests in the Target Portfolios held by the Separate Accounts and the holders of Variable Contracts issued by the Separate Accounts. This summary does not address all of the U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to a particular shareholder or to shareholders who may be subject to special treatment under federal income tax laws. No assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of the tax aspects described below. This discussion assumes that the Variable Contracts issued by the Separate Accounts are and remain qualified as Annuity Contracts. Owners of Variable Contracts should consult their own tax advisers as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of a Reorganization, as well as the effects of state, local and non-U.S. tax laws.
It is a condition to the closing of each Reorganization that the Trust, on behalf of each relevant Portfolio, receive an opinion from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, counsel to each Portfolio, dated as of the Closing Date, that the Reorganization will be a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and that the Target Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio each will be a “party to a reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(b) of the Code. As a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(b) of the Code, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of each Reorganization can be summarized as follows:
| • | | No gain or loss will be recognized by the Target Portfolio or by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio upon the transfer of substantially all of the assets of the Target Portfolio to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio solely in exchange for the shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and the assumption by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio of the liabilities of the Target Portfolio; or upon the distribution of the shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio by the Target Portfolio to its Life Company Holders in the subsequent termination of the Target Portfolio. |
| • | | No gain or loss will be recognized by a Life Company Holder of the Target Portfolio that exchanges all of its shares of the Target Portfolio solely for the shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio pursuant to the Reorganization. |
| • | | The tax basis of the shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio received by a Life Company Holder of the Target Portfolio pursuant to the Reorganization (including any fractional share) will be the same as the tax basis of the shares of the Target Portfolio surrendered in exchange therefor. |
| • | | The holding period of the shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio received by a Life Company Holder of the Target Portfolio pursuant to the |
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| Reorganization (including any fractional share) will include the holding period of the shares of the Target Portfolio surrendered in exchange therefor. |
| • | | The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s tax basis in assets of the Target Portfolio received by the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio pursuant to the Reorganization will, in each instance, equal the tax basis of such assets in the hands of the Target Portfolio immediately prior to the Reorganization increased by the amount of gain (or decreased by the amount of loss), if any, recognized by the Target Portfolio upon the transfer, and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio’s holding period for such assets will, in each instance, include the period during which the assets were held by the Target Portfolio except for any assets which may be marked to market for federal income taxes on the termination of the Target Portfolio’s taxable year or on which gain was recognized upon the transfer to the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. |
The opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP relating to each Reorganization will be based on U.S. federal income tax law in effect on the Closing Date. In rendering each opinion, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will also rely upon certain representations of the management of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio and the relevant Target Portfolio and assume, among other things, that the applicable Reorganization will be consummated in accordance with the operative documents. Each opinion will not express an opinion as to the tax effects to the respective Target Portfolio, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, or the respective Separate Accounts of the Life Companies of each from the marking to market of certain categories of assets as of the closing of the taxable year of each Target Portfolio at the time of the applicable Reorganization or as a result of the transfer of certain types of assets. An opinion of counsel is not binding on the IRS or any court.
The VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio intends to continue to be taxed under the rules applicable to regulated investment companies as defined in Section 851 of the Code, which are the same rules currently applicable to each Target Portfolio and its shareholders.
Effect on Owners of Variable Contracts
Contract Owners will not recognize gain or loss as a result of each Reorganization. As is the case with other distributions to the Separate Accounts of the Life Companies holding shares, owners of Variable Contracts will not be taxed on any distributions paid with respect to either Reorganization.
Effect on the Separate Accounts of the Life Companies
Prior to the Closing Date, each Target Portfolio will declare a distribution to its Separate Accounts, if any, which together with all previous distributions, will have the effect of distributing to its Separate Accounts all of its investment company taxable
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income (computed without regard to the deduction for dividends paid) and net realized capital gains, if any, through the Closing Date. Contract Owners will not be directly affected by such Target Portfolio distributions.
As discussed above, substantially all of the portfolio securities of each Target Portfolio are expected to be sold in connection with the applicable Reorganization. The tax impact of any such sales will depend on the difference between the price at which such portfolio securities are sold and the Target Portfolio’s basis in such securities. Any capital gains recognized in such sales on a net basis following the closing of the Reorganization will be distributed, if required, to the Separate Accounts of the Life Companies holding shares of the Combined Portfolio, as applicable, as capital gain dividends (to the extent of net realized long-term capital gains) and/or ordinary dividends (to the extent of net realized short-term capital gains) during or with respect to the year of sale. Any capital gains recognized in such sales on a net basis prior to the closing of the Reorganization will be distributed, if required, to the Separate Accounts of the Life Companies holding shares of the Target Portfolio, as applicable, as capital gain dividends (to the extent of net realized long-term capital gains) and/or ordinary dividends (to the extent of net realized short-term capital gains) during or with respect to the year of sale. As is this case with other distributions to the Separate Accounts of the Life Companies holding shares and owners of Variable Contracts will not be taxed on these distributions. SunAmerica also has advised that none of the Target Portfolios or the Combined Portfolio will dispose of holdings in the Target Portfolios’ or the Combined Portfolio’s portfolios to such an extent that it would adversely affect the tax-free nature of the applicable Reorganization for federal income tax purposes.
As a result of the Reorganizations, the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will succeed to tax attributes, including capital loss carryforwards, if any, of each Target Portfolio. The capital loss carryforwards of the Portfolios will be available to offset future capital gains recognized by the Combined Portfolio, subject to limitations under the Code. These limitations generally apply to a fund that experiences a greater than 50% ownership change as a result of a reorganization. In addition, pursuant to Section 381 of the Code, an acquiring fund generally may not use a target fund’s capital loss carryforwards to offset gains recognized during the portion of the year before the date of a reorganization, but may use such capital loss carryforwards to offset post-reorganization gains. Where these limitations apply, the Combined Portfolio may not be able to use all or a portion of a Portfolio’s capital loss carryforwards in a particular year, the effect of which may be to accelerate the recognition of taxable gains to the Combined Portfolio and its shareholders post-closing of the Reorganization. As of March 31, 2024, the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio and the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio had capital loss carryforwards in the amounts of $67,593,621, $115,175,398 and $0, respectively. The Reorganizations are not expected to result in an ownership change of the Portfolios. In addition, any limitation under Section 381 of the Code could delay the use of the Portfolios’ capital loss carryforwards.
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Expenses of the Reorganizations
It is currently estimated that the total expenses of the Reorganizations will be approximately $391,000. SunAmerica or its affiliates will pay half of such expenses other than any transaction costs relating to the sale of each Target Portfolio’s portfolio securities prior to or after the closing of the applicable Reorganization as described in the relevant Reorganization Agreement. All other expenses of the Reorganization shall be paid by the Target Portfolios other than any transaction costs relating to the sale of the Target Portfolios’ portfolio securities after the closing of the Reorganization, which will be borne by the Combined Portfolio. Expenses incurred in connection with each Reorganization include, but are not limited to: all costs related to the preparation and distribution of materials distributed to the Boards of Trustees, including legal and accounting costs; all expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of the Reorganization Agreement and a registration statement on Form N-14; SEC filing fees and legal and audit fees in connection with the Reorganization; the costs of printing and distributing this Combined Information Statement/Prospectus; auditing fees associated with inclusion of each Portfolio’s financial statements in the Form N-14; portfolio transfer taxes (if any); and any similar expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganization.
SunAmerica has estimated that the brokerage commission and other transactions costs associated with the pre-Reorganization portfolio repositioning will be $96,300 and $51,200, with respect to the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio, respectively. Neither of the Portfolios will pay any expenses of shareholders arising out of or in connection with the Reorganizations.
Legal Matters
Certain legal matters concerning the federal income tax consequences of each Reorganization and issuance of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio will be passed on by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, special counsel to the Trust.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Capitalization
The following table sets forth as of September 30, 2024: (i) the unaudited capitalization of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, (ii) the unaudited capitalization of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio, (iii) the unaudited capitalization of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, and (vii) the unaudited pro forma combined capitalization of the Combined Portfolio. The capitalizations are likely to be different when a Reorganization is scheduled to be completed as a result of daily share purchase and redemption activity.
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio
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| | Class 1 | | | Class 3 | |
Net Assets: | | $ | 450,746 | | | $ | 707,087,772 | |
Shares Outstanding: | | | 41,045 | | | | 64,744,763 | |
Net Assets Per Share: | | $ | 10.98 | | | $ | 10.92 | |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio
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| | Class 1 | | | Class 3 | |
Net Assets: | | $ | 263,664 | | | $ | 945,705,834 | |
Shares Outstanding: | | | 24,746 | | | | 89,869,218 | |
Net Assets Per Share: | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.52 | |
VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
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| | Class 1 | | | Class 3 | |
Net Assets: | | $ | 492,941 | | | $ | 8,507,179,881 | |
Shares Outstanding: | | | 39,713 | | | | 685,925,936 | |
Net Assets Per Share: | | $ | 12.41 | | | $ | 12.40 | |
Pro Forma Combined Portfolio
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| | Class 1 | | | Class 3 | |
Net Assets: | | $ | 1,207,351 | | | $ | 10,159,973,487 | |
Shares Outstanding: | | | 97,289 | | | | 819,352,701 | |
Net Assets Per Share: | | $ | 12.41 | | | $ | 12.40 | |
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Shareholder Information
As of November 25, 2024, there were 63,539,121 shares of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio outstanding. As of such date, the Trustees and officers of the Trust as a group owned less than 1% of the shares of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio. As of November 25, 2024, no person was known by the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio to own beneficially or of record 5% or more of any class of shares of the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio except as follows:
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Name & Address | | American General Life Insurance Company (“AGL”) | | | The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York (“USL”) | |
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio (Class 1) | | | 100 | % | | | 0 | % |
VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio (Class 3) | | | 84.437 | % | | | 10.697 | % |
AGL is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of the state of Texas and its address is 2727-A Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019. USL is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of the state of New York and its address is One World Financial Center, 200 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10281.
As of November 25, 2024, there were 88,588,614 shares of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio outstanding. As of such date, the Trustees and officers of the Trust as a group owned less than 1% of the shares of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio. As of November 25, 2024, no person was known by the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio to own beneficially or of record 5% or more of any class of shares of the VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio except as follows:
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Name & Address | | AGL | | | USL | |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio (Class 1) | | | 100 | % | | | 0 | % |
VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio (Class 3) | | | 86.539 | % | | | 10.177 | % |
AGL is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of the state of Texas and its address is 2727-A Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019. USL is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of the state of New York and its address is One World Financial Center, 200 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10281.
As of November 25, 2024, there were 684,465,097 shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio outstanding. As of such date, the Trustees and officers of the Trust as a group owned less than 1% of the shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. As of November 25, 2024, no person was known by the VCP Dynamic Allocation
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Portfolio to own beneficially or of record 5% or more of any class of shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio except as follows:
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Name & Address | | AGL | | | USL | |
VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio (Class 1) | | | 100 | % | | | 0 | % |
VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio (Class 3) | | | 90.314 | % | | | 8.639 | % |
AGL is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of the state of Texas and its address is 2727-A Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019. USL is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of the state of New York and its address is One World Financial Center, 200 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10281.
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APPENDIX A
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The Trust, on behalf of the relevant Portfolio, has adopted certain fundamental investment restrictions which cannot be changed without approval by a majority of its outstanding voting securities. A majority of the outstanding voting securities is defined as the vote of the lesser of (i) 67% or more of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio present at a meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy or (ii) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio. A change in policy affecting only one Portfolio may be effected with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares of such Portfolio.
Fundamental Investment Restrictions
Each Portfolio may not:
| 1. | Borrow money except as permitted by (i) the 1940 Act or interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction, or (ii) exemptive or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority. |
| 2. | Engage in the business of underwriting the securities of other issuers except as permitted by (i) the 1940 Act or interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction, or (ii) exemptive or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority. |
| 3. | Lend money or other assets except to the extent permitted by (i) the 1940 Act or interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction, or (ii) exemptive or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority. |
| 4. | Issue senior securities except as permitted by (i) the 1940 Act or interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction, or (ii) exemptive or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority. |
| 5. | Purchase or sell real estate except as permitted by (i) the 1940 Act or interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction, or (ii) exemptive or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority. |
| 6. | Purchase or sell commodities or contracts related to commodities except to the extent permitted by (i) the 1940 Act or interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction, or (ii) exemptive or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority. |
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| 7. | Except as permitted by exemptive or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction, make any investment if, as a result, the Portfolio’s investments will be concentrated in any one industry. |
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APPENDIX B
FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the “Agreement”) is made as of this day of , 2025, among and between , a Massachusetts business trust (the “Acquiring Trust”), on behalf of the (the “Acquiring Fund”), , a Massachusetts business trust (the “Target Trust,” and together with the Acquiring Trust, the “Trusts”)), on behalf of the (the “Target Fund,” and together with the Acquiring Fund, the “Funds”) and, solely with respect to Article IX, SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC. Each of the Acquiring Fund and Target Fund is designated as a legally separate series of the applicable Trust.
This Agreement is intended to be, and is adopted as, a plan of reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder. The reorganization will consist of: (i) the transfer of all of the assets of the Target Fund in exchange for Class 1 and Class 3 shares of the Acquiring Fund, as applicable (“Acquiring Fund Shares”); (ii) the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of the Assumed Liabilities (as defined in paragraph 1.3) of the Target Fund; (iii) the distribution, after the Closing Date (as defined in paragraph 3.1), of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of the Target Fund; and (iv) the complete liquidation of the Target Fund, all upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “Reorganization”).
WHEREAS, each Trust is an open-end, registered management investment company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”);
WHEREAS, each of the Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund is treated properly as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Code;
WHEREAS, the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, is authorized to issue its shares of beneficial interest;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Acquiring Trust has determined that the Reorganization is in the best interests of the Acquiring Fund and that the interests of the existing shareholders of the Acquiring Fund will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Target Trust has determined that the Reorganization is in the best interests of the Target Fund, the interests of the existing shareholders of the Target Fund will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization and the Reorganization is advisable;
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
TRANSFER OF ASSETS OF THE TARGET FUND IN EXCHANGE FOR ACQUIRING FUND SHARES AND THE ASSUMPTION OF THE TARGET FUND’S LIABILITIES AND LIQUIDATION OF THE TARGET FUND
1.1 THE EXCHANGE. Subject to the terms and conditions contained herein and on the basis of the representations and warranties contained herein, the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, agrees to convey, transfer and deliver the assets of the Target Fund described in paragraph 1.2 to the Acquiring Fund free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and claims whatsoever. In exchange, the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, agrees: (a) to deliver to the Target Fund the number of full and fractional shares of each corresponding class of the Acquiring Fund, determined by dividing: (i) the aggregate value of the Target Fund’s assets, net of liabilities of the Target Fund, attributable to each share class of the Target Fund (as set forth below), computed in the manner and as of the time and date set forth in paragraph 2.1, by (ii) the net asset value of one Acquiring Fund Share of the corresponding class (as set forth below) computed in the manner and as of the time and date set forth in paragraph 2.2; and (b) to assume the liabilities of the Target Fund as described in paragraph 1.3. Such transactions shall take place at the closing (the “Closing”) provided for in paragraph 3.1.
The classes of shares of the Acquiring Fund correspond to the classes of shares of the Target Fund as follows: Class 1 shares of the Acquiring Fund correspond to Class 1 shares of the Target Fund; and Class 3 shares of the Acquiring Fund correspond to Class 3 shares of the Target Fund, each as applicable.
1.2 ASSETS TO BE ACQUIRED. The assets of the Target Fund to be acquired by the Acquiring Fund shall consist of all property owned by the Target Fund, including, without limitation, all cash, securities, commodities, interests in futures and other financial instruments, claims (whether absolute or contingent, known or unknown), receivables (including dividends, interest, principal, subscriptions and other receivables), goodwill and other intangible property, all books and records belonging to the Target Fund, any deferred or prepaid expenses shown as an asset on the books of the Target Fund on the Closing Date, and all interests, rights, privileges and powers, other than cash in an amount necessary to pay dividends and distributions as provided in paragraph 7.3 and other than the Target Fund’s rights under this Agreement (the “Assets”).
The Target Fund will, within 7 days prior to the Closing Date, furnish the Acquiring Fund with a list of the Target Fund’s portfolio securities and other investments.
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1.3 LIABILITIES TO BE ASSUMED. The Target Fund will endeavor to identify and discharge, to the extent practicable, all of its liabilities and obligations, including all liabilities relating to operations, before the Closing Date. The Acquiring Fund shall assume all liabilities of, allocated or attributable to, the Target Fund, whether known or unknown, accrued or unaccrued, absolute or contingent or conditional or unmatured except for all expenses that are solely and directly related to the Reorganization (determined in accordance with the guidelines set for in Rev. Rul. 73-54, 1973-1 C.B. 187) borne by SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC, each Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”), pursuant to Article IX (the “Assumed Liabilities”).
1.4 STATE FILINGS. Prior to the Closing Date, the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, shall make any filings with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that are required under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be made prior to the Closing Date. Prior to the Closing Date, the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, shall make any filings with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that are required under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be made prior to the Closing Date.
1.5 LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION. On or as soon as practicable after the Closing Date, the Target Fund will distribute in complete liquidation of the Target Fund, pro rata to its shareholders of record, determined as of the Valuation Time (as defined below) (the “Target Fund Shareholders”), all of the Acquiring Fund Shares received by the Target Fund. Upon completion of the distribution of all of the Acquiring Fund Shares in accordance with the prior sentence, the Target Fund will thereupon proceed to liquidate and terminate as set forth in paragraph 1.9 below. Such distribution will be accomplished by the transfer on the books of the Acquiring Trust of Acquiring Fund Shares credited to the account of the Target Fund to open accounts on the share records of the Acquiring Fund in the name of the Target Fund Shareholders, and representing the respective pro rata number of each class of Acquiring Fund Shares due Target Fund Shareholders holding the corresponding class of the Target Fund’s shares. All issued and outstanding shares of the Target Fund will, simultaneously with the liquidation, be cancelled on the books of the Target Fund and will be null and void. The Acquiring Trust shall not issue certificates representing Acquiring Fund Shares in connection with such transfer.
1.6 OWNERSHIP OF SHARES. Ownership of Acquiring Fund Shares will be shown on the books of the Acquiring Fund’s transfer agent.
1.7 TRANSFER TAXES. Any transfer taxes payable upon the issuance of Acquiring Fund Shares in a name other than the registered holder of the Target Fund shares on the books of the Acquiring Trust as of that time shall, as a condition of such transfer, be paid by the person to whom such Acquiring Fund Shares are to be issued and transferred.
1.8 REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY. Any reporting responsibility of the Target Fund, including, without limitation, the responsibility for filing of regulatory reports,
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tax returns or other documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), any state securities commission, and any federal, state or local tax authorities or any other relevant regulatory authority, is and shall remain the responsibility of the Target Fund, or the Target Trust on behalf of the Target Fund. The Acquiring Trust shall fully cooperate to the extent necessary or desirable for these responsibilities to be discharged.
1.9 TERMINATION. The Target Fund shall be terminated as a series of the Target Trust promptly following all distributions made pursuant to paragraph 1.5 in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the federal securities laws.
1.10 BOOKS AND RECORDS. Concurrently with the Closing, the share transfer books relating to the Target Fund shall be closed and no transfer of shares shall thereafter be made on such books. All books and records relating to the Target Fund, including all books and records required to be maintained under the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder transferred to the Acquiring Fund, shall be made available to the Acquiring Fund from and after the Closing Date at the Acquiring Fund’s cost of producing such books and records until at least the date through which such books and records must be maintained under applicable law.
1.11 ACTION BY TRUST. All actions expressed herein as being the obligations of the Acquiring Fund or the Target Fund will be taken by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, and the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, respectively.
ARTICLE II
VALUATION
2.1 VALUATION OF ASSETS. The gross value of the Assets to be acquired by the Acquiring Fund hereunder shall be the gross value of such Assets as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on the business day immediately preceding the Closing Date (the “Valuation Time”), after the payment of the dividends pursuant to Section 7.3, using the Acquiring Trust’s valuation procedures or such other valuation procedures as shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
2.2 VALUATION OF SHARES. The net asset value per share of each class of the Acquiring Fund Shares shall be the net asset value per share for that class computed at the Valuation Time, using the Acquiring Trust’s valuation procedures or such other valuation procedures as shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
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ARTICLE III
CLOSING AND CLOSING DATE
3.1 CLOSING DATE. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Closing shall occur on April 28, 2025, or such other date and time as the parties may agree to in writing (the “Closing Date”). Unless otherwise provided, all acts taking place at the Closing shall be deemed to take place as of immediately prior to the commencement of business on the Closing Date. The Closing shall be held at the offices of the Adviser, or at such other time and/or place as the parties may agree.
3.2 CUSTODIAN’S CERTIFICATE. The Target Fund shall instruct its custodian, State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB&T” or the “Custodian”), to deliver at the Closing a certificate of an authorized officer stating that: (a) the Assets have been delivered in proper form to the Acquiring Fund on the Closing Date; and (b) all necessary taxes including all applicable federal and state stock transfer stamps, if any, have been paid, or provision for payment shall have been made, in conjunction with the delivery of portfolio securities by the Target Fund. The Target Fund’s portfolio securities represented by a certificate or other written instrument shall be presented by the Custodian to the custodian for the Acquiring Fund, SSB&T, for examination no later than five (5) business days preceding the Closing Date and transferred and delivered by the Target Fund as of the Closing Date for the account of the Acquiring Fund, duly endorsed in proper form for transfer in such condition as to constitute good delivery thereof free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and claims whatsoever, in accordance with the custom of brokers. The Target Fund’s securities and instruments deposited with a securities depository (as defined in Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act) or other permitted counterparties or a futures commission merchant (as defined in Rule 17f-6 under the 1940 Act) shall be transferred to or for the account of the Acquiring Fund as of the Closing Date by book entry in accordance with the customary practices of such depositories and futures commission merchants and the Custodian. The cash to be transferred by the Target Fund shall be transferred and delivered by the Target Fund as of the Closing Date for the account of the Acquiring Fund.
3.3 EFFECT OF SUSPENSION IN TRADING. In the event that, on the business day immediately preceding the Closing Date, either: (a) the NYSE or another primary exchange on which the portfolio securities of the Acquiring Fund or the Target Fund are purchased or sold shall be closed to trading or trading on such exchange shall be restricted; or (b) trading or the reporting of trading on the NYSE or elsewhere shall be disrupted so that accurate appraisal of the value of the net assets of the Acquiring Fund or the Target Fund is impracticable, the Closing shall be postponed until the first business day after the day when trading is fully resumed and reporting is restored or such other date as the parties may agree to.
3.4 TRANSFER AGENT’S CERTIFICATE. The Target Fund shall instruct its transfer agent, VALIC Retirement Services Company, to deliver at the Closing a certificate of an authorized officer stating that its records contain the names and
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addresses of the Target Fund Shareholders as of the Closing Date, and the number and percentage ownership (to four decimal places) of each outstanding class of shares of the Target Fund owned by each Target Fund Shareholder immediately prior to the Closing. The Acquiring Fund shall issue and deliver, or instruct its transfer agent to issue and deliver, a confirmation evidencing Acquiring Fund Shares to be credited on the Closing Date to the Target Fund, or provide evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Target Fund that such Acquiring Fund Shares have been credited to the relevant Target Fund’s account on the books of the Acquiring Fund.
3.5 DELIVERY OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS. At the Closing, each party shall deliver to the other such bills of sale, checks, assignments, assumptions of liabilities, receipts and other documents, if any, as such other party or its counsel may reasonably request.
3.6 FAILURE TO DELIVER ASSETS. If the Target Fund is unable to make delivery pursuant to paragraph 3.2 hereof to the Acquiring Fund’s custodian of any of the Assets of the Target Fund for the reason that any of such Assets have not yet been delivered to it by the Target Fund’s broker, dealer or other counterparty, then, in lieu of such delivery, the Target Fund shall deliver, with respect to said Assets, executed copies of an agreement of assignment and due bills executed on behalf of said broker, dealer or other counterparty, together with such other documents as may be required by the Acquiring Fund or its custodian, including brokers’ confirmation slips.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
4.1 REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TARGET TRUST AND THE TARGET FUND. The Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, represents and warrants to the Acquiring Fund as follows:
(a) The Target Trust is a trust that is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Target Fund has been validly designated as a separate series of the Target Trust. The Target Trust is duly authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is qualified to do business in all jurisdictions in which it is required to be so qualified, except jurisdictions in which the failure to so qualify would not have a material adverse effect on the Target Fund. The Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, has all material federal, state and local authorizations necessary to own all of the properties and the Assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted, except authorizations which the failure to so obtain would not have a material adverse effect on the Target Fund.
(b) The Target Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the 1940 Act, and its registration with the Commission as an
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investment company under the 1940 Act is in full force and effect. The Target Trust is in compliance in all material respects with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the Target Fund.
(c) If applicable, the Registration Statement on Form N-14 and the Combined Information Statement/Prospectus contained therein as so amended or supplemented (the “N-14 Registration Statement”), as of the effective date of the N-14 Registration Statement and at all times subsequent thereto up to and including the Closing Date, conforms and will conform, as it relates to the Target Trust and the Target Fund, in all material respects to the requirements of the federal and state securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder and does not and will not include, as it relates to the Target Trust and the Target Fund, any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Any written information furnished by the Target Trust with respect to itself and the Target Fund for use in the N-14 Registration Statement or any other materials provided in connection with the Reorganization, as of the effective date of the N-14 Registration Statement and at all times subsequent thereto up to and including the Closing Date, does not and will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary to make the statements, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading.
(d) The Target Fund’s prospectus, statement of additional information and shareholder reports, each to the extent included or incorporated by reference in the N-14 Registration Statement, are accurate and complete in all material respects and comply in all material respects with federal securities and other laws and regulations, and do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary to make the statements, in light of the circumstances in which such statements were made, not misleading.
(e) The Target Fund is not in violation of, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms by the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, will not result in the violation of Massachusetts law or any provision of the Target Trust’s declaration of trust or by-laws or of any material agreement, indenture, note, mortgage, instrument, contract, lease or other undertaking to which the Target Trust (with respect to the Target Fund) or the Target Fund is a party or by which it is bound, nor will the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, result in the acceleration of any obligation, or the imposition of any penalty, under any material agreement, indenture, instrument, contract, lease or other undertaking to which the Target Trust (with respect to the Target Fund) or the Target Fund is a party or by which it is bound.
(f) The Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, has no material contracts, agreements or other commitments that will not be terminated without liability to it before the Closing Date, other than liabilities, if any, to be discharged prior to the Closing Date or that are Assumed Liabilities.
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(g) No litigation, claims, actions, suits, proceeding or investigation of or before any court or governmental body is pending or to the Target Trust’s knowledge threatened against the Target Fund or any of its properties or Assets which, if adversely determined, would materially and adversely affect the Target Trust or the Target Fund’s financial condition, the conduct of its business or which would prevent or hinder the ability of the Target Fund to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Target Fund knows of no facts that might form the basis for the institution of such proceedings and is not a party to or subject to the provisions of any order, decree or judgment of any court or governmental body that materially and adversely affects its business or its ability to consummate the transactions contemplated herein.
(h) The audited financial statements of the Target Fund as of January 31, 2024 the most recent fiscal year ended, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) consistently applied and have been audited by [ ], and such statements (true and complete copies of which have been furnished to the Acquiring Fund) fairly reflect in all material respects the financial condition and the results of operations of the Target Fund as of such date and the results of operations and changes in net assets for the periods indicated, and there are no material liabilities of the Target Fund whether actual or contingent and whether or not determined or determinable as of such date that are required by GAAP to be disclosed but are not disclosed in such statements. The unaudited financial statements of the Target Fund for the six months ended July 31, 2024 have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied by the Target Fund, and such statements (true and complete copies of which have been furnished to the Acquiring Fund) fairly reflect in all material respects the financial condition and the results of operations of the Target Fund as of such date and the results of operations and changes in net assets for the periods indicated, and there are no material liabilities of the Target Fund whether actual or contingent and whether or not determined or determinable as of such date that are required by GAAP to be disclosed but are not disclosed in such statements.
(i) There have been no changes in the financial position of the Target Fund as reflected in the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 and the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended July 31, 2024, other than those occurring in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice in connection with the purchase and sale of portfolio assets, the issuance and redemption of Target Fund shares and the payment of normal operating expenses, dividends and capital gains distributions. Since the date of the financial statements referred to in paragraph 4.1(h) above, there has been no material adverse change in the Target Fund’s financial condition, assets, liabilities or business, results of operations or the manner of conducting business of the Target Fund (other than changes occurring in the ordinary course of business), or any incurrence by the Target Fund of indebtedness maturing more than one year from the date such indebtedness was incurred, except as otherwise disclosed to and accepted in writing by the Acquiring Fund. For the purposes
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of this paragraph 4.1(i), a decline in the net asset value of the Target Fund due to declines in the value of the Target Fund’s Assets, the discharge of the Target Fund’s liabilities or the redemption of the Target Fund’s shares by a Target Fund’s Shareholders shall not constitute a material adverse change.
(j) Since July 31, 2024 there has not been: (i) any change in the business, results of operations, assets or financial condition or the manner of conducting the business of the Target Fund other than changes in the ordinary course of its business, or any pending or threatened litigation, which has had or may have a material adverse effect on such business, results of operations, assets or financial condition; (ii) issued any option to purchase or other right to acquire shares of the Target Fund granted by or on behalf of the Target Fund to any person other than subscriptions to purchase shares at net asset value in accordance with the terms in the prospectus for the Target Fund; (iii) any entering into, amendment or termination of any contract or agreement by or on behalf of the Target Fund, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) any indebtedness incurred, other than in the ordinary course of business, by or on behalf of the Target Fund for borrowed money or any commitment to borrow money by or on behalf of the Target Fund; and (v) any grant or imposition of any lien, claim, charge or encumbrance (other than encumbrances arising in the ordinary course of business with respect to covered options) upon any asset of the Target Fund other than a lien for taxes not yet due and payable. Since July 31, 2024, there has not been any amendment of the Target Trust’s organizational documents in a manner materially affecting the Target Fund.
(k) As of the date hereof and at the Closing Date, all federal and other tax returns and reports of the Target Fund required by law to be filed have or shall have been timely and duly filed by such dates (including any extensions) and are or will be correct in all material respects, and all federal and other taxes required to be paid pursuant to such returns and reports have been paid. To the best of the Target Fund’s knowledge after reasonable investigation, no such return is currently under audit or examination, and no assessment or deficiency has been asserted with respect to any such returns.
(l) The Target Trust has authorized shares of beneficial interest allocated to the Target Fund consisting of an unlimited number of shares having a par value of $0.01 per share, of which it is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of each of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 for the Target Fund, as applicable. All issued and outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the Target Fund have been offered and sold in compliance in all material respects with applicable registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) or an exemption therefrom and applicable state securities laws and are, and on the Closing Date will be, duly authorized and validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable, and are not subject to preemptive or dissenter’s rights (recognizing that, under Massachusetts law, Target Fund shareholders, under certain circumstances, could be held personally liable for the obligations of the Target Fund). All of the issued and outstanding shares
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of the Target Fund will, at the time of the Closing Date, be held by the persons and in the amounts set forth in the records of the Target Fund’s transfer agent as provided in paragraph 3.4. The Target Fund has no outstanding options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any of the Target Fund shares and has no outstanding securities convertible into any Target Fund shares.
(m) At the Closing Date, the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, will have good and marketable title to the Assets to be transferred to the Acquiring Fund pursuant to paragraph 1.2, and full right, power and authority to sell, assign, transfer and deliver such Assets hereunder, free of any lien or other encumbrance, except those liens or encumbrances as to which the Acquiring Fund has received notice and which have been taken into account in the net asset valuation of the Target Fund, and, upon delivery of the Assets and the filing of any documents that may be required under Massachusetts state law, the Acquiring Fund will acquire good and marketable title to the Assets, subject to no restrictions on their full transfer, other than such restrictions as might arise under the 1933 Act, and other than as disclosed to and accepted in writing by the Acquiring Fund.
(n) Subject to the approval of this Agreement by the Target Fund Shareholders, the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, has the power to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and consummation of the transactions contemplated herein have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Trustees of the Target Trust. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Target Trust and the Target Fund, enforceable in accordance with its terms and no other corporate action or proceedings by the Target Fund are necessary to authorize this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein, subject as to enforcement to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights and to general equity principles.
(o) The information to be furnished by the Target Fund for use in no-action letters, applications for orders, registration statements, proxy materials and other documents that may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated herein shall be accurate and complete in all material respects and shall comply in all material respects with federal securities and other laws and regulations.
(p) The Target Fund is a separate series of the Target Trust that is treated as a corporation separate from any and all other series of the Target Trust under Section 851(g) of the Code. For each taxable year of its operation (including the taxable year ending on the Closing Date), the Target Fund has met (or for that year will meet) the requirements of Subchapter M of Chapter 1 of the Code for qualification and treatment as a “regulated investment company,” has elected to be such, has been (or for that year will be) eligible to compute and has computed (or for that year will compute) its federal income tax under Section 852 of the Code, and on or before the Closing Date, will have distributed or will have declared dividends intended to be sufficient to
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distribute substantially all of (i) the excess of (x) its investment income excludible from gross income under Section 103 of the Code over (y) its deductions disallowed under Sections 265 and 171 of the Code (“net tax-exempt income”), (ii) its investment company taxable income (as defined in the Code) (computed without regard to any deduction for dividends paid) and (iii) any net capital gain (as defined in the Code) (after reduction for any allowable capital loss carryover) that has accrued or been recognized, respectively, through the Closing Date such that for all tax periods ending on or before the Closing Date (and treating the current tax year as ending on the Closing Date) the Target Fund will not have any tax liability under Section 852 or Section 4982.
(q) Except for the N-14 Registration Statement, no consent, approval, authorization or order under any federal or state law or of any court or governmental authority is required for the consummation by the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, of the transactions contemplated herein. No consent of or notice to any third party or entity other than the Target Fund Shareholders as described in paragraph 4.1(r) is required for the consummation by the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(r) [Reserved].
4.2 REPRESENTATIONS OF THE ACQUIRING TRUST AND THE ACQUIRING FUND. The Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, represents and warrants to the Target Fund, as follows:
(a) The Acquiring Trust is a trust that is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Acquiring Fund has been validly established as a separate series of the Acquiring Trust. The Acquiring Trust is duly authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is qualified to do business in all jurisdictions in which it is required to be so qualified, except jurisdictions in which the failure to so qualify would not have a material adverse effect on the Acquiring Fund. The Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, has all material federal, state and local authorizations necessary to own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted, except authorizations which the failure to so obtain would not have a material adverse effect on the Acquiring Fund.
(b) The Acquiring Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the 1940 Act, and its registration with the Commission as an investment company under the 1940 Act is in full force and effect. The Acquiring Trust is in compliance in all material respects with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the Acquiring Fund.
(c) The N-14 Registration Statement as of its effective date and at all times subsequent thereto up to and including the Closing Date, conforms and will conform, as it relates to the Acquiring Trust and the Acquiring Fund, in all material respects to
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the requirements of the federal and state securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder and does not and will not include, as it relates to the Acquiring Trust and the Acquiring Fund, any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except that no representations and warranties in this paragraph 4.2 apply to statements or omissions made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information concerning the Acquiring Trust and the Target Fund furnished to the Acquiring Fund by the Acquiring Trust or the Target Fund. From the effective date of the N-14 Registration Statement through the time of the meeting of the Target Fund Shareholders and on the Closing Date, any written information furnished by the Acquiring Trust with respect to itself and the Acquiring Fund for use in the N-14 Registration Statement or any other materials provided in connection with the Reorganization, as of the effective date of the N-14 Registration Statement and at all times subsequent thereto up to and including the Closing Date, does not and will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary to make the statements, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading.
(d) The Acquiring Fund’s current prospectus, statement of additional information and shareholder reports, each to the extent included or incorporated by reference in the N-14 Registration Statement, are accurate and complete in all material respects and comply in all material respects with federal securities and other laws and regulations, and do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary to make the statements, in light of the circumstances in which such statements were made, not misleading.
(e) The Acquiring Fund is not in violation of, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, will not result in the violation of Massachusetts law or any provision of the Acquiring Trust’s declaration of trust or by-laws or of any material agreement, indenture, note, mortgage, instrument, contract, lease or other undertaking to which the Acquiring Trust (with respect to the Acquiring Fund) or the Acquiring Fund is a party or by which it is bound, nor will the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, result in the acceleration of any obligation, or the imposition of any penalty, under any material agreement, indenture, instrument, contract, lease or other undertaking to which the Acquiring Trust (with respect to the Acquiring Fund) or the Acquiring Fund is a party or by which it is bound.
(f) No litigation, claims, actions, suits proceeding or investigation of or before any court or governmental body is pending or to the Acquiring Trust’s knowledge threatened against the Acquiring Fund or any of its properties or its assets which, if adversely determined, would materially and adversely affect the Acquiring Trust or the Acquiring Fund’s financial condition, the conduct of its business or which would
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prevent or hinder the ability of the Acquiring Fund to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Acquiring Fund knows of no facts that might form the basis for the institution of such proceedings and is not a party to or subject to the provisions of any order, decree or judgment of any court or governmental body that materially and adversely affects its business or its ability to consummate the transactions contemplated herein.
(g) The audited financial statements of the Acquiring Fund as of January 31, 2024, the most recent fiscal year ended, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied and have been audited by [ ], and such statements (true and complete copies of which have been furnished to the Target Fund) fairly reflect in all material respects the financial condition and the results of operations of the Acquiring Fund as of such date and the results of operations and changes in net assets for the periods indicated, and there are no material liabilities of the Acquiring Fund whether actual or contingent and whether or not determined or determinable as of such date that are required by GAAP to be disclosed but are not disclosed in such statements. The unaudited financial statements of the Acquiring Fund for the six months ended July 31, 2024 have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied by the Acquiring Fund, and such statements (true and complete copies of which have been furnished to the Target Fund) fairly reflect in all material respects the financial condition and the results of operations of Acquiring Fund as of such date and the results of operations and changes in net assets for the periods indicated, and there are no material liabilities of Acquiring Fund whether actual or contingent and whether or not determined or determinable as of such date that are required by GAAP to be disclosed but are not disclosed in such statements.
(h) There have been no changes in the financial position of the Acquiring Fund as reflected in the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 and the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended July 31, 2024, other than those occurring in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice in connection with the purchase and sale of portfolio assets, the issuance and redemption of Acquiring Fund shares and the payment of normal operating expenses, dividends and capital gains distributions. Since the date of the financial statements referred to in paragraph 4.2(g) above, there has been no material adverse change in the Acquiring Fund’s financial condition, assets, liabilities or business, results of operations or the manner of conducting business of the Acquiring Fund, or any incurrence by the Acquiring Fund of indebtedness maturing more than one year from the date such indebtedness was incurred, except as otherwise disclosed to and accepted in writing by the Target Fund. For the purposes of this paragraph 4.2(h), a decline in the net asset value of the Acquiring Fund due to declines in the value of Acquiring Fund’s assets, the discharge of the Acquiring Fund’s liabilities or the redemption of Acquiring Fund shares by Acquiring Fund shareholders shall not constitute a material adverse change.
(i) As of the date hereof and at the Closing Date, all federal and other tax returns and reports of the Acquiring Fund required by law to be filed have or shall have been
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timely and duly filed by such dates (including any extensions) and are or will be correct in all material respects, and all federal and other taxes required to be paid pursuant to such returns and reports have been paid. To the best of the Acquiring Fund’s knowledge after reasonable investigation, no such return is currently under audit or examination, and no assessment or deficiency has been asserted with respect to any such returns.
(j) The Acquiring Trust has authorized shares of beneficial interest allocated to the Acquiring Fund consisting of an unlimited number of shares having a par value of $0.01 per share, of which it is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of each of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 for the Acquiring Fund. All issued and outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the Acquiring Fund have been offered and sold in compliance in all material respects with applicable registration requirements of the 1933 Act or an exemption there from and applicable state securities laws and are, and on the Closing Date will be, duly authorized and validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable, and are not subject to preemptive or dissenter’s rights. The Acquiring Fund has no outstanding options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any of the Acquiring Fund’s shares and has no outstanding securities convertible into any of the Acquiring Fund’s shares.
(k) The Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, has the power to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and consummation of the transactions contemplated herein have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Trustees of the Acquiring Trust. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Acquiring Trust and the Acquiring Fund, enforceable in accordance with its terms and no other corporate action or proceedings by the Acquiring Fund are necessary to authorize this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein, subject as to enforcement to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights and to general equity principles.
(l) The Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued and delivered to the Target Fund for the account of the Target Fund Shareholders pursuant to the terms of this Agreement will, at the Closing Date, have been duly authorized. When so issued and delivered, the Acquiring Fund Shares will be duly and validly issued and will be fully paid and nonassessable.
(m) The information to be furnished by the Acquiring Fund for use in no-action letters, applications for orders, registration statements, proxy materials and other documents that may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated herein shall be accurate and complete in all material respects and shall comply in all material respects with federal securities and other laws and regulations.
(n) The Acquiring Fund is a separate series of the Acquiring Trust that is treated as a corporation separate from any and all other series of the Acquiring Trust under
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Section 851(g) of the Code. For each taxable year of its operation (including the taxable year that includes the Closing Date), the Acquiring Fund has met (or for that year will meet) the requirements of Subchapter M of Chapter 1 of the Code for qualification and treatment as a “regulated investment company,” has elected to be treated as such, and has been (or for that year will be) eligible to compute and has computed (or for that year will compute) its federal income tax under Section 852 of the Code, and will have distributed (or for that year will distribute pursuant to the provisions of Section 855 of the Code) substantially all of (i) its net tax-exempt income, (ii) its investment company taxable income (as defined in the Code) (computed without regard to any deduction for dividends paid) and (iii) any net capital gain (as defined in the Code) (after reduction for any allowable capital loss carryover) for taxable years ending with or prior to the Closing Date such that for all those years the Acquiring Fund will have no tax liability under Section 852 or Section 4982.
(o) Except for the N-14 Registration Statement, no consent, approval, authorization or order under any federal or state law or of any court or governmental authority is required for the consummation by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, of the transactions contemplated herein. No consent of or notice to any third party or entity is required for the consummation by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
COVENANTS OF THE ACQUIRING TRUST, THE ACQUIRING FUND, THE TARGET TRUST AND THE TARGET FUND
5.1 OPERATION IN ORDINARY COURSE. Subject to paragraph 7.3, each of the Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund will operate its business in the ordinary course of business between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, it being understood that such ordinary course of business will include customary dividends and shareholder purchases and redemptions. No party shall take any action that would, or would reasonably be expected to, result in any of its representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement being or becoming untrue in any material respect.
5.2 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. The Target Fund will prepare and deliver to the Acquiring Fund on the second business day prior to the Closing Date a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Target Fund as of such date for review and agreement by the parties to determine that the Assets and Assumed Liabilities of the Target Fund are being correctly determined in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Target Fund will deliver at the Closing (1) an updated statement of Assets and Assumed Liabilities of the Target Fund and (2) a list of the Target Fund’s portfolio showing the tax costs of each of its Assets by lot and the holding periods of such Assets, each of (1) and (2) as of the Closing Date, and certified by the Treasurer of the Target Trust.
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5.3 ACCESS TO BOOKS AND RECORDS. Upon reasonable notice, the Target Fund shall make available to the Acquiring Trust’s officers and agents, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, all books and records of the Target Fund.
5.4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The Target Trust and the Target Fund will assist the Acquiring Fund in obtaining such information as the Acquiring Fund reasonably requests concerning the beneficial ownership of the Target Fund’s shares.
5.5 CONTRACT TERMINATION. The Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, will terminate all agreements to which it is a party, on behalf of the Target Fund (other than this Agreement), effective as of the Closing Date without any liability not paid prior to the Closing Date other than as accrued as part of the Assumed Liabilities.
5.6 FURTHER ACTION. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, and the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, will take or cause to be taken all action and do or cause to be done all things reasonably necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including any actions required to be taken after the Closing Date. In particular, the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, covenants that it will, as and when reasonably requested by the Acquiring Fund, execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered all such assignments and other instruments and will take or cause to be taken such further action as the Acquiring Fund may reasonably deem necessary or desirable in order to vest in and confirm the Acquiring Fund’s title to and possession of all the Assets and otherwise to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
5.7 STATEMENT OF EARNINGS AND PROFITS. As promptly as practicable, but in any case within thirty (30) days after the Closing Date, the Target Trust shall furnish to the Acquiring Fund, in such form as is reasonably satisfactory to the Acquiring Fund, a statement of the earnings and profits of the Target Fund for federal income tax purposes, as well as any capital loss carryovers and items that the Acquiring Fund will succeed to and take into account as a result of Section 381 of the Code, and which will be certified by the Treasurer of the Target Trust.
5.8 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The Target Trust shall furnish to the Acquiring Fund within five (5) business days after the Closing Date, an unaudited statement of the Target Fund’s assets and liabilities, portfolio of investments and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets as of and for the interim period ending on the Closing Date; such financial statements will represent fairly the financial position of the Target Fund as of the date thereof and the portfolio of investments, the results of operations and changes in net assets indicated in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis and such financial statements shall be certified by the Treasurer of the Target Trust as complying with the requirements hereof.
5.9 PREPARATION OF N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT. The Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, will prepare and file with the Commission the
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N-14 Registration Statement relating to the Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued to the Target Fund Shareholders, if necessary. The N-14 Registration Statement shall include a notice to Target Fund Shareholders, a Combined Information Statement/Prospectus and other materials relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. At the time the N-14 Registration Statement becomes effective, at the time of the Target Fund Shareholders meeting and at the Closing Date, the N-14 Registration Statement shall be in compliance in all material respects with the 1933 Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) and the 1940 Act, as applicable. Each party will provide the materials and information necessary to prepare the N-14 Registration Statement, for inclusion therein, including in the case of the Target Fund any special interim financial information necessary for inclusion therein. If at any time prior to the Closing Date a party becomes aware of any untrue statement of material fact or omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made not misleading in light of the circumstances under which they were made, the party discovering the item shall notify the other parties and the parties shall cooperate in promptly preparing, filing and clearing the Commission and, if appropriate, distributing to the Target Fund Shareholders appropriate disclosure with respect to the item.
5.10 TAX STATUS OF REORGANIZATION. The intention of the parties is that the transaction contemplated by this Agreement will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, counsel to each of the Trusts and the Funds, will render an opinion on these matters. None of the Acquiring Trust, the Acquiring Fund, the Target Trust or the Target Fund shall take any action or cause any action to be taken (including, without limitation, the filing of any tax return) that is inconsistent with such treatment or results in the failure of the transaction to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. At or prior to the Closing Date, the Acquiring Trust, the Acquiring Fund, the Target Trust and the Target Fund will take such action, or cause such action to be taken, as is reasonably necessary to enable Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, counsel to the Trusts, to render the tax opinion required herein (including, without limitation, each party’s execution of representations reasonably requested by and addressed to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP).
5.11 REASONABLE BEST EFFORTS. Each of the Acquiring Trust, the Acquiring Fund, the Target Trust and the Target Fund shall use its reasonable best efforts to fulfill or obtain the fulfillment of the conditions precedent to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.12 AUTHORIZATIONS. The Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, agrees to use all reasonable efforts to obtain the approvals and authorizations required by the 1933 Act, the 1940 Act and any state blue sky or securities laws as it may deem appropriate in order to operate in the normal course of business after the Closing Date.
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5.13 DISTRIBUTION. The Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, covenants that the Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued hereunder are not being acquired for the purpose of making any distribution thereof other than in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
5.14 [RESERVED].
ARTICLE VI
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE TARGET TRUST AND THE TARGET FUND
The obligations of the Target Fund to consummate the transactions provided for herein shall be subject, at its election, to the performance by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, of all the obligations to be performed by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, pursuant to this Agreement on or before the Closing Date and, in addition, subject to the following conditions:
6.1 All representations, covenants and warranties of the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, with the same force and effect as if made on and as of the Closing Date.
6.2 The Target Trust shall have received on the Closing Date an opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, dated as of the Closing Date, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Target Trust and the Target Fund, covering the following points with such assumptions, exceptions and limitations as are customary in opinions of this sort:
(a) The Acquiring Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the 1940 Act.
(b) Neither the execution, delivery nor performance by the Acquiring Trust of the Agreement nor the compliance by the Acquiring Fund with the terms and provisions thereof will contravene any provision of applicable federal securities law of the United States of America.
(c) To the best of our knowledge, no governmental approval, which has not been obtained and is not in full force and effect, is required to authorize, or is required in connection with, the execution or delivery of the Agreement by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, or the enforceability of the Agreement against the Acquiring Trust and the Acquiring Fund.
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ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE ACQUIRING TRUST AND THE ACQUIRING FUND
The obligations of the Acquiring Fund to consummate the transactions provided for herein shall be subject, at its election, to the performance by the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, of all the obligations to be performed by the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, pursuant to this Agreement on or before the Closing Date and, in addition, shall be subject to the following conditions:
7.1 All representations, covenants and warranties of the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, with the same force and effect as if made on and as of the Closing Date.
7.2 The Target Fund shall have delivered to the Acquiring Fund (1) a statement as of the Closing Date of the Target Fund’s Assets and Assumed Liabilities, in accordance with paragraph 5.2, and (2) a list of the Target Fund’s portfolio showing the tax costs of each of its assets by lot and the holding periods of such assets, as of the Closing Date, certified by the Treasurer of the Target Trust.
7.3 Except to the extent prohibited by Rule 19b-1 under the 1940 Act, prior to the valuation of the Assets on the Closing Date, the Target Fund shall have declared a dividend or dividends, with a record and ex-dividend date prior to the valuation of the Assets, which, together with all previous dividends, shall have the effect of distributing to the Target Fund Shareholders all of its investment company taxable income for all taxable periods ending on or before the Closing Date (computed without regard to any deduction for dividends paid), if any, and all of its net capital gains realized in all taxable periods ending on or before the Closing Date (after reduction for any capital loss carry forward).
7.4 The Acquiring Trust shall have received on the Closing Date an opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, dated as of the Closing Date, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Acquiring Trust and the Acquiring Fund, covering the following points with such assumptions, exceptions and limitations as are customary in opinions of this sort:
(a) The Target Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the 1940 Act.
(b) Neither the execution, delivery nor performance by the Target Trust of the Agreement nor the compliance by the Target Fund with the terms and provisions thereof will contravene any provision of applicable federal securities law of the United States of America.
(c) To the best of our knowledge, no governmental approval, which has not been obtained and is not in full force and effect, is required to authorize, or is required in
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connection with, the execution or delivery of the Agreement by the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, or the enforceability of the Agreement against the Target Trust and the Target Fund.
7.5 As of the Closing Date, there shall have been no material change in the investment objective, policies and restrictions nor any material increase in the investment management fees, fee levels payable pursuant to any 12b-1 plan or distribution or shareholder servicing plan or agreement, other fees payable for services provided to the Target Fund, or sales loads of the Target Fund nor any material reduction in the fee waiver or expense reduction undertakings from those described in the N-14 Registration Statement.
ARTICLE VIII
FURTHER CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF EACH OF THE ACQUIRING TRUST, THE ACQUIRING FUND, THE TARGET TRUST AND THE TARGET FUND
If any of the conditions set forth below shall not have been satisfied on or before the Closing Date or shall not remain satisfied with respect to the Acquiring Trust, the Acquiring Fund, the Target Trust or the Target Fund, as applicable, shall, at its option, not be required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; if any of the conditions set forth below shall not have been satisfied on or before the Closing Date or shall not remain satisfied with respect to the Target Fund, the Acquiring Fund shall, at its option, not be required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement with respect to the Target Fund:
8.1 [Reserved].
8.2 The Commission shall not have issued an unfavorable report under Section 25(b) of the 1940 Act, or instituted any proceeding seeking to enjoin the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under Section 25(c) of the 1940 Act.
8.3 All third party consents and all consents, orders and permits of federal, state and local regulatory authorities (including those of the Commission and of state securities authorities, including any necessary “no-action” positions and exemptive orders from such federal authorities) in each case required to permit consummation of the transactions contemplated herein shall have been obtained, except where failure to obtain any such consent, order or permit would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the assets or properties of the Acquiring Fund or the Target Fund, provided that any party hereto may waive any such conditions for itself.
8.4 The N-14 Registration Statement shall have become effective under the 1933 Act, and no stop orders suspending the effectiveness thereof shall have been issued. To
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the best knowledge of the parties to this Agreement, no investigation or proceeding for that purpose shall have been instituted or be pending, threatened or contemplated under the 1933 Act. The registration statement of the Acquiring Trust, with respect to the Acquiring Fund, on Form N-1A under the 1940 Act covering the sale of shares of the Acquiring Fund shall be effective and no stop orders suspending the effectiveness thereof shall have been issued.
8.5 As of the Closing Date, there shall be no pending litigation brought by any person against the Acquiring Trust, the Acquiring Fund, the Target Trust or the Target Fund, or the Adviser, Trustees or officers of the foregoing, arising out of, or seeking to prevent completion of the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement. Furthermore, no action, suit or other proceeding shall be pending before any court or governmental agency in which it is sought to restrain or prohibit, or obtain damages or other relief in connection with, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein.
8.6 The Trusts shall have received an opinion of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, counsel to the Trusts, substantially to the effect that, based on certain facts, assumptions and representations of the parties, and upon certain certifications made by the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, by the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, and their respective authorized officers, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
(a) the transfer to the Acquiring Fund of all of the Assets solely in exchange for Acquiring Fund Shares and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of the Assumed Liabilities of the Target Fund followed by the distribution by the Target Fund of Acquiring Fund Shares to the Target Fund Shareholders in complete liquidation of the Target Fund, all pursuant to this Agreement, will constitute a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, and the Acquiring Fund and the Target Fund will each be a “party to a reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(b) of the Code;
(b) under Section 1032 of the Code, no gain or loss will be recognized by the Acquiring Fund upon the receipt of all of the Assets solely in exchange for Acquiring Fund Shares and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of the Assumed Liabilities of the Target Fund;
(c) under Sections 361 and 357(a) of the Code, no gain or loss will be recognized by the Target Fund upon the transfer of the Assets to the Acquiring Fund solely in exchange for Acquiring Fund Shares and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of the Assumed Liabilities or upon the distribution of Acquiring Fund Shares to the Target Fund Shareholders in exchange for such shareholders’ shares of the Target Fund in liquidation of the Target Fund except for any gain or loss that may be required to be recognized solely as a result of the close of the Target Fund’s taxable year due to the Reorganization;
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(d) under Section 354 of the Code, no gain or loss will be recognized by the Target Fund Shareholders upon the exchange of their Target Fund shares solely for Acquiring Fund Shares in the Reorganization;
(e) under Section 358 of the Code, the aggregate basis of Acquiring Fund Shares received by each Target Fund Shareholder pursuant to the Reorganization will be the same as the aggregate basis of the Target Fund shares exchanged therefor by such shareholder;
(f) under Section 1223(1) of the Code, the holding period of Acquiring Fund Shares to be received by each Target Fund Shareholder pursuant to the Reorganization will include the holding period of the Target Fund shares exchanged therefor, provided that the Target Fund Shareholder held the Target Fund shares as capital assets at the time of the Reorganization;
(g) under Section 362(b) of the Code, the basis of each Asset transferred to the Acquiring Fund in the Reorganization will be the same in the hands of the Acquiring Fund as the basis of such Asset in the hands of the Target Fund immediately prior to the transfer; and
(h) under Section 1223(2) of the Code, the holding period of each of the Assets in the hands of the Acquiring Fund will include the holding period of each such Asset when held by the Target Fund.
Such opinion shall be based on customary assumptions and such representations as Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP may reasonably request, and the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, and the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, will cooperate to make and certify the accuracy of such representations. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, neither the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund nor the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, may waive the condition set forth in this paragraph 8.6.
ARTICLE IX
EXPENSES
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the Adviser or its affiliates, on the one hand, and the Target Funds, on the other hand, shall each bear 50% of the direct and indirect expenses incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the provisions of this Agreement, excluding any transaction costs incurred pursuant to paragraph 1.2 hereof or any transaction costs incurred in connection with the sale of any of the Target Funds’ portfolio securities after the Closing Date, which shall be borne by the Acquiring Fund. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, expenses will in any event be paid by the party directly incurring such expenses if and to the extent that the payment by another person of such expenses
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would result in the disqualification of such party as a “regulated investment company” within the meaning of Section 851 of the Code or would prevent the Reorganization from qualifying as a tax-free reorganization.
ARTICLE X
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SURVIVAL OF WARRANTIES
10.1 No party has made to the other party any representation, warranty and/or covenant not set forth herein in connection with the subject matters covered hereby and this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect thereto.
10.2 The representations and warranties of the parties hereto set forth in this Agreement shall not survive the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein.
ARTICLE XI
TERMINATION
11.1 This Agreement may be terminated by the mutual agreement of the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund and the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund. In addition, the Acquiring Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, or the Target Trust, on behalf of the Target Fund, may at its option terminate this Agreement at or before the Closing Date due to:
(a) a material breach of any representation, warranty or agreement contained herein to be performed at or before the Closing Date, if not cured within 30 days; or
(b) a condition herein expressed to be precedent to the obligations of the terminating party or both parties that has not been met if it reasonably appears that it will not or cannot be met.
11.2 In the event of any such termination, in the absence of willful default, there shall be no liability for damages on the part of the applicable Trust or to any other party. In the event of willful default, all remedies at law or in equity of the party adversely affected shall survive.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented in such manner as may be agreed upon in writing by the officers of the Trusts as specifically authorized by the Boards of Trustees.
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ARTICLE XIII
HEADINGS; COUNTERPARTS; GOVERNING LAW; ASSIGNMENT; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
13.1 The article and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
13.2 This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.
13.3 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
13.4 This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, but, except as provided in this paragraph, no assignment or transfer hereof or of any rights or obligations hereunder shall be made by any party without the written consent of the other party. Nothing herein expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give any person, firm or corporation, other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.
13.5 A copy of the Declaration of Trust of each Trust is on file with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and notice is hereby given that no trustee, officer, agent or employee of each Trust shall have any personal liability under this Agreement, and that insofar as it relates to the Target Fund, this Agreement is binding only upon the assets and properties of such fund.
ARTICLE XIV
NOTICES
Any notice, report, statement or demand required or permitted by any provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given if delivered by hand (including by FedEx or similar express courier) or transmitted by facsimile or three days after being mailed by prepaid registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the Acquiring Fund or the Target Fund, 30 Hudson Street, 16th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302, Attention: John Genoy, President, or to any other address that the Acquiring Fund or the Target Fund shall have last designated by notice to the other party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
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APPENDIX C
UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS BY SA VCP DYNAMIC ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO
The below chart lists the investment companies in which SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio (“SDAP”) may invest (each, an “Underlying Portfolio”). The below chart also provides each Underlying Portfolio’s investment goal, principal strategies, risks and investment techniques. SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC (“SunAmerica”) may add new Underlying Portfolio investments or replace existing Underlying Portfolio investments for SDAP at any time without notice to shareholders. In addition, the investment goal and principal strategies, risks and investment techniques of the Underlying Portfolios held by SDAP may change over time. Additional information regarding the Underlying Portfolios is included in the summary prospectuses and statutory prospectuses, dated May 1, 2024 for those portfolios of SunAmerica Series Trust and dated July 29, 2024 for those portfolios of Seasons Series Trust (collectively, the “Underlying Trusts”). Copies of the summary prospectuses and statutory prospectuses for the Underlying Portfolios may be obtained free of charge by calling or writing the Underlying Trusts.
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
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SDAP | | SA Multi- Managed Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio | | Relatively high current income and secondarily capital appreciation | | Fixed income | | • Risk of investing in bonds • Interest rate risk • Risk of investing in junk bonds • Credit risk • Foreign investment risk • U.S. government obligations risk • Foreign sovereign debt risk • Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk • Roll transactions risk • Failure to match index performance risk • Index risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Management risk • Market risk • Issuer risk • When-issued and delayed delivery transactions risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in fixed income securities, including U.S. and foreign government securities, asset- and mortgage-backed securities, investment-grade debt securities, and lower-rated fixed income securities, or junk bonds (up to 20% of net assets). May also invest in foreign securities (up to 30% of net assets) and in short-term investments (up to 20% of net assets). The Portfolio may also invest in dollar rolls and when-issued and delayed-delivery securities. |
SDAP | | SA Multi- Managed International Equity Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | International | | • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Equity securities risk • Country, sector or industry focus risk • ESG investment risk • Foreign currency risk • Large-cap companies risk • Small- and mid-cap companies risk • Hedging risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of issuers in at least three countries other than the United States. The Portfolio invests primarily in issuers located in developed countries, and invests primarily in large- capitalization companies. |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Failure to match index performance risk • Index risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Management risk • Market risk • Issuer risk | | |
SDAP | | SA Multi- Managed Large Cap Growth Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Growth | | • Equity securities risk • Large-cap companies risk • Growth stock risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Failure to match index performance risk • Index risk • Mid-cap companies risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Management risk • Market risk • Non-diversification risk • Issuer risk • Foreign currency risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of large capitalization companies selected through a growth strategy. May also invest in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies, short-term investments (up to 20%) and foreign securities, including emerging market securities. The Portfolio may invest up to 10% of its total assets in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations. |
SDAP | | SA Multi- Managed Large Cap Value Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Value | | • Management risk • Equity securities risk • Large-cap companies risk • Value investing risk • Foreign investment risk • Failure to match index performance risk • Index risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of large companies selected through a value strategy. May also invest in equity securities of medium-capitalization |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Mid-cap companies risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Market risk • Issuer risk | | companies, foreign securities (up to 30%) and short-term investments (up to 20%). |
SDAP | | SA Multi- Managed Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Growth | | • Management risk • Sector risk • Equity securities risk • Small-and mid-cap companies risk • Growth stock risk • Foreign investment risk • Failure to match index performance risk • Index risk • Large-cap companies risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Market risk • Issuer risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies selected through a growth strategy. May also invest a substantial portion of its assets in equity securities of small- and large- capitalization companies, short-term investments (up to 20%) and foreign securities (up to 30%). |
SDAP | | SA Multi- Managed Mid Cap Value Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Value | | • Equity securities risk • Small-and mid-cap companies risk • Value investing risk • Foreign investment risk • Failure to match index performance risk • Index risk • Real estate industry risk • Large-cap companies risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Management risk • Market risk • Sector risk • Issuer risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies selected through a value strategy. May also invest in equity securities of large- and small-capitalization companies, short-term investments (up to 20%), foreign securities (up to 30%) real estate investment trusts and special situations. |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
SDAP | | SA American Century Inflation Protection Portfolio | | Long-term total return using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation | | Fixed income | | • Risk of investing in bonds • Risks of investing in inflation-indexed securities • Interest rate fluctuations risk • U.S. government obligations risk • Foreign investment risk • Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk • Risk of CDOs • Prepayment risk • Derivatives risk • Hedging risk • Credit risk • Settlement risk • Illiquidity risk • Inflation risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Management risk • Market risk • Issuer risk • Active trading risk | | Invests substantially all of its assets in investment-grade debt securities. To help protect against U.S. inflation, under normal conditions the Portfolio will invest over 50% of its assets in inflation-indexed debt securities. The Portfolio also may invest in debt securities that are not inflation-indexed. |
SDAP | | SA Columbia Focused Value Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Value | | • Equity securities risk • Large-cap companies risk • Focused portfolio risk • Sector risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Value investing risk • Management risk • Market risk • Issuer risk | | Invests in equity securities selected on the basis of value criteria. The Portfolio invests primarily in equity securities of large-cap companies. The Portfolio will generally hold between 30 and 40 securities. The Portfolio invests substantially in securities of U.S. issuers. The Portfolio may invest in additional financial instruments. |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
SDAP | | SA Multi- Managed Small Cap Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Equity securities of small-cap companies | | • ESG investment risk • Equity securities risk • Small-cap companies risk • Foreign investment risk • Failure to match index performance risk • Index risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Management risk • Market risk • Issuer risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of small-cap companies. |
SDAP | | SA T. Rowe Price Growth Stock Portfolio | | Long-term capital appreciation, with a secondary objective of increasing dividend income | | Growth | | • Management risk • Equity securities risk • Growth stock risk • Foreign investment risk • Market risk • Technology sector risk • Sector risk • Issuer risk • Non-diversification risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in common stocks of growth companies. The Portfolio may also invest in short-term investments (up to 20%) and foreign securities (up to 30%). |
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SDAP | | SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Portfolio | | Long-term capital appreciation | | Growth | | • Equity securities risk • Foreign investment risk • Market risk • Management risk • Growth stock risk • Large-cap companies risk • Small- and medium-sized companies risk • Depositary receipts risk • Issuer risk • Active trading risk | | Invests in growth equity securities of large, mid- and small-cap companies across a wide range of industries and companies. The Portfolio may also invest in foreign equity securities, including depositary receipts (up to 30% of total assets). |
SDAP | | SA Wellington | | Relatively high current | | U.S. government | | • U.S. government obligations risk | | Invests, under normal |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | Government and Quality Bond Portfolio | | income, liquidity and security of principal | | obligations; Fixed income | | • Bonds risk • Interest rate risk • Credit risk • Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk • Management risk • Market risk • Issuer risk • Active trading risk | | circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in obligations issued, guaranteed or insured by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities and in high quality fixed income securities. |
SDAP | | SA MFS Blue Chip Growth Portfolio | | Capital appreciation | | Growth | | • Equity securities risk • Growth stock risk • Large-cap companies risk • Management risk • Issuer risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Quantitative investing risk • Active trading risk • ESG investing risk • Market risk • Non-diversification risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in common stocks that demonstrate the potential for capital appreciation, issued by large-cap companies. May also invest in foreign securities up to 20% of net assets, including securities of issuers located in emerging markets. |
SDAP | | SA Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Portfolio | | High total return with only moderate price risk | | Fixed income | | • Bonds risk • Junk bonds risk • Foreign investment risk • Illiquidity risk • Credit default swap risk • Derivatives risk • Leverage risk • Hedging risk • Counterparty risk • Call risk • Credit risk • Interest rate risk • Issuer risk • Management risk | | Invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of net assets in corporate bonds. The Portfolio invests primarily in investment grade fixed income securities, but may invest up to 35% of its net assets in securities rated below investment grade, or “junk bonds” including loan participations and assignments, |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Loan participation and assignments risk • Market risk • When-issued and delayed delivery transactions risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | which are rated below investment grade or are deemed by the subadviser to be below investment grade. The Portfolio may also invest in foreign securities (up to 20% of net assets); and when-issued and delayed delivery transactions. The Portfolio may invest in illiquid investments (up to 15% of assets). The portfolio may also use derivatives: credit default swaps and CDX-swaps (up to 5% of total assets and up to 10% of total assets for all other derivatives. |
| | SA Franklin Systematic U.S. Large Cap Value Portfolio | | Long-term capital appreciation | | Equity securities of U.S. large-cap companies | | • Equity securities risk • ESG investment risk • Factor-based investing risk • Issuer risk • Large-cap companies risk • Market risk • Securities selection risk • Affliliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. large capitalization companies. The Portfolio primarily invests in common stock of U.S. large capitalization companies included in the Russell 1000® Value Index. The subadviser’s selection process is designed to select stocks for the Portfolio that have favorable exposure to certain factors, including but not limited to – quality, |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
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SDAP | | SA JPMorgan Emerging Markets Portfolio | | Long-term capital appreciation | | International | | • Emerging markets risk • Foreign investment risk • Equity securities risk • Growth stock risk • Small- and mid-cap companies risk • Foreign currency risk • Depositary receipts risk • Value investing risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Active trading risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in common stocks, depositary receipts and other equity securities of companies primarily in emerging markets outside the U.S., which are believed, when compared to developed markets, to have above-average growth prospects. |
| | SA JPMorgan Large Cap Core Portfolio | | Long term capital appreciation | | Growth; Value | | • Equity securities risk • Large-cap companies risk • Mid-cap companies risk • Foreign investment risk • Value investing risk • Growth stock risk • Sector or industry focus risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Management risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • ESG investment risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in large capitalization companies. The Portfolio intends to invest in equity investments selected for their potential to achieve capital appreciation over the long-term. The Portfolio generally invests in common stocks of U.S. companies and may invest in companies of any market capitalization range. |
SDAP | | SA PIMCO RAE International | | Long-term capital appreciation | | Value; International | | • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk | | Seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing, under normal |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | Value Portfolio | | | | | | • Equity securities risk • Illiquidity risk • Value investing risk • Foreign currency risk • Depositary receipts risk • Model risk • Brexit risk • Depositary receipts risk • Derivatives risk | | circumstances, in a portfolio of stocks economically tied to at least three foreign (non-U.S.) countries. The stocks are selected by the Portfolio’s subadviser, Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC, and sub-subadviser, Research Affiliates, LLC (“Research Affiliates”), from a broad universe of companies whose securities are sufficiently liquid. For portfolio construction, the subadviser and the sub-subadviser use a rules-based model developed by Research Affiliates that selects stocks using quantitative signals that indicate higher expected returns, e.g., value, quality and momentum (i.e., whether a company’s share price is trending up or down). |
SDAP | | SA PIMCO Global Bond Opportunities Portfolio | | Maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital | | Fixed income | | • Active trading risk • Bonds risk • Interest rate risk • Foreign investment risk • Foreign sovereign debt risk • Junk bonds risk • Derivatives risk • Hedging risk • Leverage risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in high quality fixed income securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, including issuers in emerging markets. Fixed income securities in which the Portfolio may invest include |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Emerging markets risk • Foreign currency risk • Credit risk • Non-diversification risk • Call risk • Management risk • Market risk • Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk • Non-hedging foreign currency trading risk • Illiquidity risk • Issuer risk • Sector risk • Short sales risk • When-issued and delayed delivery transactions risk • Preferred stock risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | U.S. and non-U.S. government securities, investment grade corporate bonds and mortgage- and asset-backed securities. The Portfolio may also invest in hybrid instruments, inverse floaters, short-term investments, pass through securities, currency transactions and deferred interest bonds. |
SDAP | | SA JPMorgan Global Equities Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Growth; Value; Quality | | • Equity securities risk • Foreign currency risk • Large-cap companies risk • Small- and mid-cap companies risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Growth stock risk • Value investing risk • Active trading risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests primarily in common stocks or securities with common stock characteristics of U.S. and foreign issuers that demonstrate the potential for appreciation and engaging in transactions in foreign currencies. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Portfolio’s assets will be invested in equity securities of any market capitalization range. The Portfolio will invest significantly in foreign |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | | | securities, which may include securities of issuers located in emerging markets. |
SDAP | | SA JPMorgan Equity- Income Portfolio | | Growth of capital and income | | Value | | • Equity securities risk • Large-cap companies risk • Mid-cap companies risk • Management risk • Value investing risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests primarily in common stocks of corporations (principally large-cap and mid-cap) that demonstrate the potential for appreciation and/or dividends, as well as stocks with favorable long-term fundamental characteristics. |
SDAP | | SA Invesco Growth Opportunities Portfolio | | Capital appreciation | | Growth | | • Equity securities risk • Small-cap companies risk • Growth stock risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Management risk • Real estate industry risk • Sector or industry focus risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests in equity securities that demonstrate the potential for capital appreciation, issued generally by small-cap companies and in other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. This Portfolio may also invest in foreign securities, including securities of issuers located in emerging markets (up to 25% of net assets) as well as in developed markets. The Portfolio may invest up to 10% of its total assets in real estate investment trusts. |
SDAP | | SA PineBridge High-Yield Bond Portfolio | | High current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation | | Fixed income | | • Bonds risk • Junk bonds risk • Interest rate risk • Credit quality risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Loan risk • Foreign investment risk • U.S. government obligations risk • Call risk • Active trading risk • Issuer risk • Convertible securities risk • Preferred stock risk • Management risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | intermediate and long-term corporate obligations, emphasizing high-yield, high-risk fixed income securities (junk bonds) with a primary focus on “B” rated high-yield securities. |
SDAP | | SA Morgan Stanley International Equities Portfolio | | Long-term capital appreciation | | International; Value | | • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Equity securities risk • Derivatives risk • Counterparty risk • Hedging risk • Forward currency contracts risk • Convertible securities risk • Small- and mid-cap companies risk • Value investing risk • Illiquidity risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • ESG investing risk | | Invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of non-U.S. issuers based on fundamental analysis and individual stock selection. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio will hold investments in a number of different countries outside the United States. The Portfolio may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. |
| | SA Putnam International Growth and Income Portfolio | | Growth of capital and, secondarily, current income | | Value; International | | • Equity securities risk • Value investing risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk | | Invests primarily in common stocks of companies outside the U.S. that are considered undervalued by the market and that are believed to offer a potential for |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Large-cap companies risk • Mid-cap companies risk • Bonds risk • Junk bonds risk • Credit risk • Interest rate risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | income. The Portfolio primarily invests in large cap foreign stocks and will also invest in mid-cap foreign stocks. The Portfolio will invest mainly in value stocks. In addition, the Portfolio may invest in fixed income securities (up to 20% of net assets), including junk bonds. |
SDAP | | SA JPMorgan Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Growth | | • Equity securities risk • Convertible securities risk • Active trading risk • Preferred stock risk • Mid-cap companies risk • Management risk • Growth stock risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Bonds risk • Interest rate risk • Credit risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of medium-sized companies that are believed to have above-average growth potential. The Portfolio may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers located in emerging markets. The Portfolio may invest in fixed income securities, principally corporate securities. |
SDAP | | SA Fidelity Institutional AM® Real Estate Portfolio | | Total return through a combination of growth and income | | Real estate- related securities | | • Equity securities risk • Real estate industry risk • Non-diversification risk • Sector or industry focus risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments. |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
SDAP | | SA AB Growth Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Growth | | • Equity securities risk • Large-cap companies risk • Growth stock risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Country, sector or industry focus risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high quality U.S. companies that are judged likely to achieve superior long-term earnings growth. The Portfolio may also invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities, including emerging market securities. |
SDAP | | SA Fixed Income Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Government/ Credit Index | | Securities included in the Bloomberg U.S. Government/ Credit Index | | • Bonds risk • Credit risk • Interest rate risk • U.S. government obligations risk • Failure to match index performance • Management risk • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in securities included in the Bloomberg U.S. Government/Credit Index or in securities determined to have economic characteristics that are comparable to the economic characteristics of securities included in the Bloomberg U.S. Government/Credit Index. |
SDAP | | SA Fixed Income Intermediate Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government/ Credit Index | | Securities included in the Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government/ Credit Index | | • Bonds risk • Credit risk • Interest rate risk • U.S. government obligations risk • Redemption risk • Management risk • Failure to match index performance • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Issuer risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in securities included in the Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index or in securities determined to have economic characteristics that |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | are comparable to the economic characteristics of securities included in the Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index. |
SDAP | | SA International Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index | | Common stocks included in the MSCI EAFE Index | | • Equity securities risk • Foreign investment risk • Foreign currency risk • Large-cap companies risk • Medium sized companies risk • Country focus risk • Japan exposure risk • Failure to match index performance • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in securities included in the MSCI EAFE Index or in securities determined to have economic characteristics that are comparable to the economic characteristics of securities included in the MSCI EAFE Index. |
SDAP | | SA Janus Focused Growth Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Growth | | • Equity securities risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Growth stock risk • Large-cap companies risk • Small- and mid-cap companies risk • Management risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Non-diversification risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal market conditions, at least 65% of assets in equity securities of companies selected for their long-term growth potential. The Portfolio generally holds a core position of 30 to 40 common stocks, and invests primarily in common stocks of large-cap companies but may also invest in smaller, emerging growth companies. |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | | | The Portfolio may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities which may include emerging market securities. |
SDAP | | SA JPMorgan MFS Core Bond Portfolio | | Maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management | | Fixed income | | • Bonds risk • When-issued and delayed delivery transactions risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Interest rate risk • Junk bonds risk • Equity securities risk • Convertible securities risk • Preferred stock risk • Credit risk • Value investing risk • Derivatives risk • Counterparty risk • Hedging risk • Foreign currency risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Leverage risk • Market risk • Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk • Prepayment risk • Insurer risk • Extension risk • U.S. government obligations risk • Roll transactions risk • ESG investment risk • Sub-prime debt securities risk • Municipal securities risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds, including U.S. and foreign fixed- income investments with varying maturities. The Portfolio invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities rated below investment grade (“high yield securities” or “junk bonds”). The Portfolio may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities of issuers based in countries with developing (or “emerging market”) economies. The portfolio may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest byond this limit in U.S. dollar- denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Portfolio will normally limit its |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Active trading risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Portfolio may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks, convertible securities and other equity related securities. The Portfolio expects to invest no more than 10% of its assets in sub-prime mortgage related securities at the time of purchase. |
SDAP | | SA Large Cap Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the stocks included in the S&P 500® Composite Stock Price Index | | Common stocks included in the S&P 500® Composite Stock Price Index | | • Equity securities risk • Failure to match index performance risk • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Derivatives risk • Hedging risk • Counterparty risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 90% of net assets in common stocks included in the S&P 500® Composite Stock Price Index. The Portfolio also may invest up to 10% of its total assets in derivatives such as stock index futures contracts, options on stock indices and options on stock index futures but may exceed the 10% threshold for the limited purpose of managing cash flows. |
SDAP | | SA Franklin BW U.S. Large Cap Value Portfolio | | Growth of capital | | Value | | • Equity securities risk • Value investing risk • Large-cap companies risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of large capitalization |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Active trading risk | | companies. The Portfolio holds equity securities of approximately 150-250 companies under normal market conditions. The Portfolio may invest in foreign securities, including emerging market securities, either directly or through depositary receipts. |
SDAP | | SA MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust Portfolio | | Reasonable growth of income and long term growth and appreciation | | Growth; Value | | • Equity securities risk • Convertible securities risk • Preferred stock risk • Depositary receipts risk • Large-cap companies risk • Growth stock risk • Value investing risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Management risk • Foreign investment risk • ESG investing risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal market conditions, at least 65% of its assets in equity securities. The Portfolio’s assets may be invested in the stocks of growth companies, value companies, or a combination of growth and value companies. The Portfolio primarily invests in companies with large capitalizations. The Portfolio may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. |
SDAP | | SA Mid Cap Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the S&P MidCap 400® Index | | Common stocks included in the S&P MidCap 400® Index | | • Equity securities risk • Medium sized companies risk • REIT (real estate investment trusts) risk • Failure to match index performance • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Issuer risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in securities included in the S&P MidCap 400® Index or in securities determined to have economic characteristics that are comparable to |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | the economic characteristics of securities included in the S&P MidCap 400® Index. |
SDAP | | SA Small Cap Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the Russell 2000® Index | | Common stocks included in the Russell 2000® Index | | • Equity securities risk • Small sized companies risk • REIT (real estate investment trusts) risk • Failure to match index performance • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in securities included in the Russell 2000® Index or in securities determined to have economic characteristics that are comparable to the economic characteristics of securities included in the Russell 2000® Index. |
SDAP | | SA AB Small & Mid Cap Value Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Value | | • Equity securities risk • Value investing risk • Small- and mid-cap companies risk • Convertible securities risk • Foreign investment risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Warrants and rights risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of companies with small and medium market capitalizations that are believed to be undervalued. The Portfolio may invest in convertible securities (up to 20% of net assets), rights and warrants (up to 10% of net assets) and foreign securities (up to 15% of net assets). |
SDAP | | SA Franklin Small Company Value Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Value | | • Equity securities risk • Value investing risk • Small-cap companies risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • Convertible securities risk • Preferred stock risk • Foreign investment risk • Sector or industry focus risk • Real estate industry risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • ESG Investment Risk | | of small companies that are believed to be undervalued and have the potential for capital appreciation. The Portfolio may also invest in foreign securities (up to 15% of net assets) and real estate investment trusts (up to 15% of net assets). |
SDAP | | SA Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the S&P 500® Growth Index | | Growth | | • Equity securities risk • Large-Cap companies risk • Growth stock risk • Failure to match index performance risk • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Non-diversification risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in securities included in the S&P 500® Growth Index or in securities determined to have economic characteristics that are comparable to the economic characteristics of securities included in the S&P 500® Growth Index. |
SDAP | | SA Large Cap Value Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the S&P 500® Value Index | | Value | | • Equity securities risk • Large-Cap companies risk • Value investing risk • Failure to match index performance risk • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in securities included in the S&P 500® Value Index or in securities determined to have economic characteristics that are comparable to the economic characteristics of securities included in the S&P 500® Value Index. |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
SDAP | | SA Franklin Systematic U.S. Large Cap Core Portfolio | | Long-term capital appreciation | | Growth; Value | | • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Equity securities risk • Issuer risk • Large-Cap companies risk • Factor-based investing risk • Market risk • Securities selection risk | | Seeks to achieve a lower level of risk and higher risk-adjusted performance than the Russell 1000® Index over the long term through a portfolio optimization process employed by the Portfolio’s subadviser. Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. large capitalization companies. |
SDAP | | SA Fidelity Institutional AM® International Growth Portfolio | | Long-term growth of capital | | Growth; International | | • Equity securities risk • Large-Cap companies risk • Small- and mid-cap companies risk • Growth stock risk • Foreign investment risk • Emerging markets risk • Foreign currency risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Country, sector or industry focus risk • Active trading risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | Attempts to achieve its goal by investing primarily in non-U.S. securities, including securities of issuers located in emerging markets, that demonstrate the potential for capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio’s assets will be invested primarily in common stocks, which may include stocks trading in local markets under local currencies, American Depositary Receipts or Global Depositary Receipts. The Portfolio may invest in equity securities of companies in any |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
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SDAP | | SA JPMorgan Ultra-Short Bond Portfolio | | Current income consistent with liquidity and preservation of capital | | Short-term securities | | • Active trading risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk • Call risk • Counterparty risk • Credit risk • Derivatives risk • Floating rate securities risk • Foreign investment risk • Foreign sovereign debt risk • Income risk • Interest rate risk • Issuer risk • Management risk • Market risk • Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk • Repurchase agreements risk • Bonds risk • Money market securities risk • Privately placed securities risk • U.S. government obligations risk • Zero coupon bond risk | | Invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. The Portfolio will invest only in fixed income securities that are considered investment grade at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio maintains a dollar-weighted average effective maturity of one year or less from the date of settlement. |
SDAP | | SA Emerging Markets Equity Index Portfolio | | Results that correspond with the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | Common stocks included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | • Equity securities risk • Foreign investment risk • Foreign currency risk • Emerging markets risk • Country focus risk • ETF risk • Failure to match index performance risk • Management risk | | Under normal circumstances, all investments will be selected through the optimization process, and at least 80% of net assets will be invested in securities included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or in securities that SunAmerica determines have economic |
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Dynamic Portfolio | | Underlying Portfolio | | Investment Goal | | Principal Investment Strategies | | Principal Risk Factors | | Principal Investment Techniques |
| | | | | | | | • “Passively managed” strategy risk • Issuer risk • Market risk • Affiliated fund rebalancing risk | | characteristics that are comparable to the economic characteristics of securities included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The Portfolio may invest in exchange-traded funds. |
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SUNAMERICA SERIES TRUST
SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio
SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio
SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
PART B
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
December 17, 2024
This Statement of Additional Information (the “SAI”) relates to the reorganization (“Reorganization”) of each of the SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio (the “VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio”) and the SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio (the “VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio” and together with the VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio, the “Target Portfolios” and each, a “Target Portfolio”) each a series of SunAmerica Series Trust (the “Trust” or “SAST”), into the SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio (the “VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio” or the “Acquiring Portfolio” and together with the Target Portfolios, the “Portfolios” and each, a “Portfolio”), a series of the Trust.
This SAI contains information which may be of interest to shareholders of each Target Portfolio relating to the applicable Reorganization, but which is not included in the Combined Information Statement/Prospectus dated December 17, 2024 (the “Combined Information Statement/Prospectus”). As described in the Combined Information Statement/Prospectus, each Reorganization would involve the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the relevant Target Portfolio in exchange shares of the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio. Each Target Portfolio will distribute the VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio shares it receives to its shareholders in complete liquidation of the Target Portfolio.
This SAI is not a prospectus, and should be read in conjunction with the Combined Information Statement/Prospectus. The Combined Information Statement/Prospectus has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and is available upon request and without charge by writing to VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, c/o SunAmerica Series Trust, 21650 Oxnard Street, 10th Floor, Woodland Hills, California 91367 or by calling 800.445.7862.
Capitalized terms used in this SAI and not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given them in the Combined Information Statement/Prospectus.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE TARGET PORTFOLIOS
AND THE VCP DYNAMIC ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO
Incorporated by reference is the Statement of Additional Information for the Trust in the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of the Trust dated May 1, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2024.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This SAI incorporates by reference the audited financial statements and financial highlights of each Portfolio included in the Trust’s Annual Report to Shareholders on Form N-CSR for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 (the “Annual Financial Statements”), and the unaudited Semi-Annual Financial Statements of each Portfolio for the six-month period ended July 31, 2024 (the “Semi-Annual Financial Statements”). The Annual Financial Statements and the Semi-Annual Financial Statements contain historical financial information regarding the Portfolios. The Annual Financial Statements and the report of independent accountant therein with respect to each of the Portfolios (filed via EDGAR on April 9, 2024, Accession No. 0001193125-24-090493), and the Semi-Annual Financial Statements (filed via EDGAR on October 8, 2024, Accession No. 0000898430-24-000673), are incorporated herein by reference.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A table showing the fees of the Acquiring Portfolio and each Target Portfolio, and the fees and expenses of the Acquiring Portfolio on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the Reorganizations, is included in the section entitled “Summary – Fees and Expenses” of the Combined Information Statement/Prospectus.
Each Reorganization will result in a material change to a Target Portfolio’s investment portfolio due to the investment restrictions of the Acquiring Portfolio. It is expected that each security held by the Target Portfolios will be disposed of prior to the applicable Reorganization given the investment restrictions. A pro forma schedule of investments of each Target Portfolio reflecting the anticipated changes to the Target Portfolio’s portfolio holdings in connection with the applicable Reorganization is included below.
There are no material differences in accounting policies of each Target Fund as compared to those of the Acquiring Portfolio.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
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Schedule of Investments - SunAmerica Series Trust SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio(3)
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 45.7% | | | | | | | | |
Australia — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
AGL Energy, Ltd. | | | 27,020 | | | $ | 184,219 | |
Ampol, Ltd. | | | 591 | | | | 12,995 | |
ANZ Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 563 | | | | 10,713 | |
Aristocrat Leisure, Ltd. | | | 7,323 | | | | 259,778 | |
BHP Group, Ltd. (ASX) | | | 61,515 | | | | 1,707,917 | |
Brambles, Ltd. | | | 20,812 | | | | 212,459 | |
Cochlear, Ltd. | | | 1,228 | | | | 277,180 | |
Coles Group, Ltd. | | | 15,104 | | | | 179,117 | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | | | 1,374 | | | | 123,821 | |
Computershare, Ltd. | | | 4,612 | | | | 83,406 | |
CSL, Ltd. | | | 4,264 | | | | 868,170 | |
Fortescue, Ltd. | | | 24,466 | | | | 304,345 | |
Macquarie Group, Ltd. | | | 5,131 | | | | 705,070 | |
Medibank Private, Ltd. | | | 54,175 | | | | 141,118 | |
Northern Star Resources, Ltd. | | | 18,989 | | | | 176,495 | |
Origin Energy, Ltd. | | | 1,723 | | | | 11,822 | |
QBE Insurance Group, Ltd. | | | 9,147 | | | | 108,173 | |
REA Group, Ltd. | | | 1,317 | | | | 176,279 | |
Rio Tinto, Ltd. | | | 10,671 | | | | 819,992 | |
Scentre Group | | | 59,174 | | | | 135,016 | |
South32, Ltd. | | | 86,704 | | | | 174,121 | |
Stockland | | | 34,942 | | | | 105,595 | |
Wesfarmers, Ltd. | | | 16,020 | | | | 771,917 | |
Westpac Banking Corp. | | | 15,505 | | | | 303,415 | |
Woodside Energy Group, Ltd. | | | 7,871 | | | | 142,686 | |
Worley, Ltd. | | | 4,583 | | | | 45,742 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,041,561 | |
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Austria — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
BAWAG Group AG* | | | 1,545 | | | | 112,546 | |
Erste Group Bank AG | | | 1,039 | | | | 53,931 | |
OMV AG | | | 3,332 | | | | 139,645 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 306,122 | |
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Belgium — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Ageas SA | | | 1,433 | | | | 68,250 | |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert NV | | | 3,331 | | | | 248,009 | |
KBC Group NV | | | 5,003 | | | | 386,597 | |
Sofina SA | | | 365 | | | | 86,199 | |
Syensqo SA | | | 265 | | | | 23,420 | |
Umicore SA | | | 855 | | | | 11,726 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 824,201 | |
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Bermuda — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Aegon, Ltd. | | | 31,246 | | | | 201,199 | |
Arch Capital Group, Ltd.† | | | 910 | | | | 87,160 | |
CK Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd. | | | 5,500 | | | | 36,569 | |
Invesco, Ltd. | | | 7,441 | | | | 128,432 | |
Jardine Matheson Holdings, Ltd. | | | 2,100 | | | | 73,994 | |
Liberty Global, Ltd., Class C† | | | 3,747 | | | | 75,352 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 602,706 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cayman Islands — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC, Ltd.* | | | 33,900 | | | | 41,003 | |
CK Asset Holdings, Ltd. | | | 33,500 | | | | 127,476 | |
CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd. | | | 15,500 | | | | 81,566 | |
Sands China, Ltd.† | | | 26,000 | | | | 48,432 | |
Sea, Ltd. ADR† | | | 2,864 | | | | 188,165 | |
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd. | | | 23,000 | | | | 56,720 | |
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| | | | | | | 543,362 | |
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Curacao — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 17,075 | | | | 824,552 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
Denmark — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
AP Moller-Maersk A/S, Series A | | | 6 | | | $ | 9,744 | |
AP Moller-Maersk A/S, Series B | | | 66 | | | | 109,388 | |
DSV A/S | | | 2,486 | | | | 456,040 | |
Genmab A/S† | | | 1,121 | | | | 316,994 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 28,689 | | | | 3,801,392 | |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S† | | | 16,007 | | | | 395,519 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,089,077 | |
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Finland — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Kone Oyj, Class B | | | 1,436 | | | | 73,296 | |
Nokia Oyj | | | 8,668 | | | | 33,998 | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | | 53,429 | | | | 625,713 | |
Sampo Oyj, Class A | | | 2,653 | | | | 116,227 | |
Stora Enso Oyj, Class R | | | 745 | | | | 9,305 | |
Wartsila OYJ Abp | | | 2,643 | | | | 54,511 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 913,050 | |
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France — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aeroports de Paris SA | | | 570 | | | | 74,763 | |
Air Liquide SA | | | 3,739 | | | | 681,439 | |
Alstom SA† | | | 585 | | | | 11,439 | |
Amundi SA* | | | 2,622 | | | | 191,122 | |
Arkema SA | | | 475 | | | | 42,873 | |
AXA SA | | | 1,838 | | | | 64,464 | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 16,603 | | | | 1,137,215 | |
Bouygues SA | | | 525 | | | | 18,112 | |
Bureau Veritas SA | | | 7,498 | | | | 234,848 | |
Capgemini SE | | | 214 | | | | 42,472 | |
Carrefour SA | | | 19,503 | | | | 290,889 | |
Cie de Saint-Gobain SA | | | 429 | | | | 36,770 | |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA | | | 558 | | | | 22,097 | |
Credit Agricole SA | | | 31,678 | | | | 480,020 | |
Danone SA | | | 19,254 | | | | 1,252,773 | |
Dassault Aviation SA | | | 157 | | | | 31,637 | |
Dassault Systemes SE | | | 4,556 | | | | 172,514 | |
Edenred SE | | | 341 | | | | 14,175 | |
Eiffage SA | | | 3,667 | | | | 364,445 | |
Engie SA | | | 53,133 | | | | 835,085 | |
EssilorLuxottica SA | | | 367 | | | | 83,788 | |
Forvia SE | | | 1,073 | | | | 12,532 | |
Gecina SA | | | 1,337 | | | | 132,144 | |
Getlink SE | | | 4,388 | | | | 78,142 | |
Hermes International SCA | | | 363 | | | | 792,917 | |
Ipsen SA | | | 106 | | | | 11,903 | |
Legrand SA | | | 4,723 | | | | 509,368 | |
L’Oreal SA | | | 523 | | | | 226,477 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 1,548 | | | | 1,091,048 | |
Pernod Ricard SA | | | 2,116 | | | | 283,384 | |
Publicis Groupe SA | | | 840 | | | | 87,672 | |
Rexel SA | | | 8,428 | | | | 213,798 | |
Safran SA | | | 433 | | | | 94,950 | |
Sanofi SA | | | 6,261 | | | | 643,888 | |
Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | | 63 | | | | 12,465 | |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 5,392 | | | | 1,297,292 | |
Societe Generale SA | | | 753 | | | | 19,491 | |
SPIE SA | | | 3 | | | | 116 | |
Thales SA | | | 388 | | | | 61,561 | |
TotalEnergies SE | | | 2,785 | | | | 187,826 | |
Ubisoft Entertainment SA† | | | 4,315 | | | | 88,491 | |
Valeo SE | | | 13,524 | | | | 154,399 | |
Veolia Environnement SA | | | 13,764 | | | | 431,641 | |
Vinci SA | | | 4,426 | | | | 504,427 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
France (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Vivendi SE | | | 1,713 | | | $ | 18,267 | |
Worldline SA*† | | | 1,900 | | | | 21,511 | |
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| | | | | | | 13,058,650 | |
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Germany — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
adidas AG | | | 2,483 | | | | 621,206 | |
Allianz SE | | | 5,411 | | | | 1,526,726 | |
BASF SE | | | 4,748 | | | | 221,414 | |
Bayer AG | | | 20,037 | | | | 595,847 | |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 3,471 | | | | 322,130 | |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Preference Shares) | | | 206 | | | | 17,687 | |
BioNTech SE ADR† | | | 1,245 | | | | 107,319 | |
Brenntag SE | | | 854 | | | | 60,805 | |
Commerzbank AG | | | 9,409 | | | | 153,621 | |
Continental AG | | | 1,285 | | | | 78,809 | |
Covestro AG*† | | | 133 | | | | 7,836 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 2,556 | | | | 39,920 | |
Deutsche Lufthansa AG | | | 37,656 | | | | 236,101 | |
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG*† | | | 6 | | | | 34 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 58,663 | | | | 1,533,078 | |
E.ON SE | | | 54,634 | | | | 766,305 | |
Evonik Industries AG | | | 9,802 | | | | 199,008 | |
Fresenius Medical Care AG | | | 854 | | | | 33,142 | |
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA† | | | 8,079 | | | | 289,892 | |
GEA Group AG | | | 3,073 | | | | 135,741 | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA | | | 527 | | | | 40,833 | |
HUGO BOSS AG | | | 3,191 | | | | 126,835 | |
Jenoptik AG | | | 2 | | | | 57 | |
K+S AG | | | 7,674 | | | | 99,055 | |
Knorr-Bremse AG | | | 496 | | | | 39,983 | |
LEG Immobilien SE | | | 856 | | | | 74,871 | |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG | | | 2,521 | | | | 166,780 | |
Merck KGaA | | | 230 | | | | 41,204 | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG | | | 760 | | | | 374,432 | |
Nemetschek SE | | | 816 | | | | 77,976 | |
Rheinmetall AG | | | 147 | | | | 80,123 | |
RWE AG | | | 8,696 | | | | 324,818 | |
SAP SE | | | 5,664 | | | | 1,195,029 | |
Scout24 SE* | | | 1,702 | | | | 134,838 | |
Siemens AG | | | 11,581 | | | | 2,122,867 | |
Siemens Energy AG† | | | 8,511 | | | | 247,800 | |
Talanx AG | | | 593 | | | | 45,081 | |
thyssenkrupp AG | | | 20,832 | | | | 79,588 | |
Volkswagen AG | | | 454 | | | | 53,600 | |
Volkswagen AG (Preference Shares) | | | 5,158 | | | | 575,664 | |
Wacker Chemie AG | | | 104 | | | | 10,438 | |
Zalando SE*† | | | 7,700 | | | | 197,463 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,055,956 | |
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Hong Kong — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
AIA Group, Ltd. | | | 229,219 | | | | 1,527,706 | |
BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd. | | | 102,500 | | | | 297,885 | |
Galaxy Entertainment Group, Ltd. | | | 30,000 | | | | 125,285 | |
Hang Seng Bank, Ltd. | | | 4,800 | | | | 59,058 | |
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd. | | | 1,504 | | | | 44,350 | |
Power Assets Holdings, Ltd. | | | 4,500 | | | | 28,736 | |
Sino Land Co., Ltd. | | | 14,000 | | | | 14,425 | |
Swire Pacific, Ltd., Class A | | | 7,319 | | | | 63,086 | |
Swire Properties, Ltd. | | | 62,200 | | | | 98,402 | |
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 25,871 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,284,804 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
Ireland — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 624 | | | $ | 206,307 | |
AIB Group PLC | | | 14,023 | | | | 80,250 | |
Alkermes PLC† | | | 4,064 | | | | 111,029 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 250 | | | | 82,128 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC | | | 891 | | | | 10,065 | |
CRH PLC | | | 609 | | | | 52,191 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 3,630 | | | | 1,106,388 | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC† | | | 153 | | | | 30,200 | |
James Hardie Industries PLC CDI† | | | 11,382 | | | | 411,590 | |
Kerry Group PLC, Class A | | | 1,041 | | | | 97,314 | |
Kingspan Group PLC | | | 1,981 | | | | 184,909 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 14,094 | | | | 1,132,030 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 1,135 | | | | 99,733 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 2,574 | | | | 860,437 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,464,571 | |
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Israel — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.† | | | 1,796 | | | | 329,476 | |
CyberArk Software, Ltd.† | | | 1,159 | | | | 297,144 | |
Elbit Systems, Ltd. | | | 49 | | | | 8,758 | |
Monday.com, Ltd.† | | | 59 | | | | 13,559 | |
Nice, Ltd.† | | | 775 | | | | 140,226 | |
Tower Semiconductor, Ltd.† | | | 4,107 | | | | 167,566 | |
Wix.com, Ltd.† | | | 3,849 | | | | 600,155 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,556,884 | |
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Italy — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
A2A SpA | | | 38,853 | | | | 82,230 | |
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA | | | 6,108 | | | | 33,267 | |
Banco BPM SpA | | | 12,136 | | | | 83,985 | |
Enel SpA | | | 137,394 | | | | 979,824 | |
Eni SpA | | | 7,237 | | | | 115,600 | |
FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA | | | 3,099 | | | | 52,640 | |
Generali | | | 6,611 | | | | 171,105 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 94,361 | | | | 382,635 | |
Leonardo SpA | | | 5,924 | | | | 140,978 | |
Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA | | | 19,424 | | | | 314,966 | |
Moncler SpA | | | 2,558 | | | | 152,396 | |
Nexi SpA*† | | | 1,567 | | | | 9,617 | |
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA | | | 490 | | | | 26,684 | |
Snam SpA | | | 3,570 | | | | 17,058 | |
Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale | | | 2,556 | | | | 21,263 | |
UniCredit SpA | | | 27,468 | | | | 1,126,797 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,711,045 | |
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Japan — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Amada Co., Ltd. | | | 16,900 | | | | 199,772 | |
ANA Holdings, Inc. | | | 16,200 | | | | 311,080 | |
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 300 | | | | 11,088 | |
Asahi Kasei Corp. | | | 37,100 | | | | 268,842 | |
Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 20,900 | | | | 244,067 | |
Canon, Inc. | | | 11,700 | | | | 369,607 | |
Central Japan Railway Co. | | | 22,200 | | | | 524,989 | |
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 3,200 | | | | 40,362 | |
Daifuku Co., Ltd. | | | 2,600 | | | | 47,054 | |
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. | | | 700 | | | | 21,514 | |
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 22,700 | | | | 923,859 | |
Daikin Industries, Ltd. | | | 1,300 | | | | 188,276 | |
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. | | | 1,300 | | | | 156,587 | |
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 10,700 | | | | 306,215 | |
Denso Corp. | | | 13,600 | | | | 226,109 | |
Disco Corp. | | | 600 | | | | 196,301 | |
East Japan Railway Co. | | | 2,900 | | | | 54,640 | |
FANUC Corp. | | | 1,300 | | | | 38,837 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Japan (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. | | | 800 | | | $ | 219,703 | |
Fujitsu, Ltd. | | | 7,100 | | | | 126,794 | |
GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | | | 2,100 | | | | 119,814 | |
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,800 | | | | 51,454 | |
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. | | | 200 | | | | 5,010 | |
Hitachi, Ltd. | | | 43,900 | | | | 948,787 | |
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | | | 129,605 | | | | 1,388,487 | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 700 | | | | 87,476 | |
Hulic Co., Ltd. | | | 5,000 | | | | 48,602 | |
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. | | | 2,300 | | | | 15,321 | |
J Front Retailing Co., Ltd. | | | 2,500 | | | | 30,286 | |
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 56,000 | | | | 596,864 | |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | | 7,700 | | | | 227,179 | |
JGC Holdings Corp. | | | 7,500 | | | | 64,012 | |
Kajima Corp. | | | 1,900 | | | | 36,962 | |
Kakaku.com, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 41,916 | |
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 600 | | | | 10,284 | |
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 15,574 | |
KDDI Corp. | | | 8,816 | | | | 264,943 | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 217,515 | |
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 12,000 | | | | 170,266 | |
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | 9,000 | | | | 134,317 | |
Komatsu, Ltd. | | | 19,100 | | | | 547,815 | |
Kubota Corp. | | | 6,400 | | | | 92,316 | |
Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. | | | 1,100 | | | | 46,982 | |
Kyocera Corp. | | | 3,400 | | | | 43,040 | |
Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. | | | 7,900 | | | | 167,170 | |
LY Corp. | | | 15,000 | | | | 37,299 | |
Makita Corp. | | | 4,900 | | | | 160,124 | |
Marubeni Corp. | | | 10,900 | | | | 206,420 | |
MEIJI Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 500 | | | | 12,685 | |
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp. | | | 14,100 | | | | 84,022 | |
Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 20,800 | | | | 432,154 | |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 28,900 | | | | 485,131 | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | | | 27,000 | | | | 458,820 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | | 187,900 | | | | 2,183,562 | |
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. | | | 3,100 | | | | 72,313 | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. | | | 78,500 | | | | 812,755 | |
Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd. | | | 1,100 | | | | 35,140 | |
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | | | 72,770 | | | | 1,664,256 | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,900 | | | | 91,795 | |
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | 3,000 | | | | 66,348 | |
NIDEC Corp. | | | 2,700 | | | | 119,799 | |
Nikon Corp. | | | 12,200 | | | | 140,518 | |
Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | | 17,010 | | | | 945,009 | |
Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 6,000 | | | | 38,300 | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | | 386,800 | | | | 412,591 | |
Nippon Yusen KK | | | 1,900 | | | | 61,774 | |
Nitto Denko Corp. | | | 2,586 | | | | 225,964 | |
Nomura Holdings, Inc. | | | 14,700 | | | | 91,093 | |
Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 28,039 | |
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. | | | 8,100 | | | | 250,274 | |
Obayashi Corp. | | | 10,200 | | | | 134,192 | |
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 12,200 | | | | 182,201 | |
Oriental Land Co., Ltd. | | | 13,300 | | | | 378,107 | |
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 7,200 | | | | 372,530 | |
Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp. | | | 10,500 | | | | 273,244 | |
Panasonic Holdings Corp. | | | 53,600 | | | | 428,511 | |
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 22,700 | | | | 1,297,388 | |
Ricoh Co., Ltd. | | | 3,000 | | | | 28,025 | |
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 3,600 | | | | 43,364 | |
SBI Holdings, Inc. | | | 600 | | | | 15,666 | |
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Japan (continued) | | | | | | | | |
SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 400 | | | $ | 34,051 | |
SCSK Corp. | | | 1,500 | | | | 29,689 | |
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 6,400 | | | | 76,923 | |
Shimadzu Corp. | | | 4,400 | | | | 130,027 | |
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. | | | 3,000 | | | | 134,039 | |
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | | | 4,000 | | | | 175,985 | |
Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 3,300 | | | | 45,292 | |
SoftBank Corp. | | | 21,600 | | | | 283,828 | |
SoftBank Group Corp. | | | 7,500 | | | | 459,794 | |
Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,300 | | | | 29,666 | |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 7,600 | | | | 676,193 | |
Subaru Corp. | | | 16,700 | | | | 329,516 | |
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. | | | 50,200 | | | | 130,470 | |
Sumitomo Corp. | | | 30,300 | | | | 761,962 | |
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. | | | 2,500 | | | | 38,212 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | | 25,800 | | | | 1,868,000 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. | | | 20,200 | | | | 509,555 | |
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. | | | 2,300 | | | | 75,905 | |
Suntory Beverage & Food, Ltd. | | | 3,900 | | | | 141,030 | |
Suzuki Motor Corp. | | | 8,000 | | | | 92,949 | |
T&D Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,200 | | | | 22,713 | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 3,100 | | | | 88,584 | |
Terumo Corp. | | | 26,500 | | | | 473,314 | |
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. | | | 24,100 | | | | 958,009 | |
Tokyo Electron, Ltd. | | | 10,500 | | | | 2,120,075 | |
Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. | | | 3,100 | | | | 53,670 | |
Toyota Industries Corp. | | | 400 | | | | 33,369 | |
Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 33,700 | | | | 655,988 | |
Toyota Tsusho Corp. | | | 10,800 | | | | 216,383 | |
Trend Micro, Inc. | | | 700 | | | | 33,560 | |
Unicharm Corp. | | | 3,800 | | | | 127,177 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 32,923,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Jersey — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Experian PLC | | | 18,982 | | | | 895,000 | |
Ferguson PLC (NYSE) | | | 2,006 | | | | 446,636 | |
Glencore PLC | | | 150,433 | | | | 832,841 | |
WPP PLC | | | 846 | | | | 8,179 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,182,656 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Luxembourg — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
ArcelorMittal SA | | | 36,733 | | | | 829,286 | |
Eurofins Scientific SE | | | 297 | | | | 17,607 | |
SES SA FDR | | | 4 | | | | 22 | |
Spotify Technology SA† | | | 2,197 | | | | 755,636 | |
Tenaris SA | | | 8,650 | | | | 137,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,739,997 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Netherlands — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
ABN AMRO Bank NV* | | | 10,991 | | | | 191,564 | |
Adyen NV*† | | | 170 | | | | 208,071 | |
AerCap Holdings NV | | | 164 | | | | 15,408 | |
Airbus SE | | | 1,345 | | | | 203,109 | |
Akzo Nobel NV | | | 666 | | | | 41,064 | |
Argenx SE† | | | 181 | | | | 92,901 | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 3,740 | | | | 3,435,570 | |
Euronext NV* | | | 211 | | | | 21,318 | |
EXOR NV | | | 193 | | | | 19,741 | |
Ferrari NV | | | 1,585 | | | | 652,111 | |
Ferrovial SE | | | 2,079 | | | | 82,607 | |
ING Groep NV | | | 938 | | | | 17,007 | |
Just Eat Takeaway.com NV *† | | | 9,681 | | | | 123,349 | |
Koninklijke Philips NV† | | | 13,615 | | | | 383,853 | |
NN Group NV | | | 13,166 | | | | 658,612 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Netherlands (continued) | | | | | | | | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 158 | | | $ | 41,579 | |
Prosus NV | | | 1,332 | | | | 46,301 | |
Randstad NV | | | 1,108 | | | | 53,862 | |
Signify NV* | | | 5,900 | | | | 146,424 | |
Stellantis NV | | | 12,739 | | | | 212,132 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | | 2,320 | | | | 77,070 | |
Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 5,721 | | | | 959,616 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,683,269 | |
| | | | | | | | |
New Zealand — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp., Ltd. | | | 3,949 | | | | 76,072 | |
Xero, Ltd.† | | | 2,003 | | | | 183,630 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 259,702 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Norway — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Aker BP ASA | | | 2,796 | | | | 67,595 | |
DNB Bank ASA | | | 15,446 | | | | 318,912 | |
Equinor ASA | | | 27,155 | | | | 719,753 | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | | 23,126 | | | | 127,938 | |
Yara International ASA | | | 3,178 | | | | 90,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,324,698 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Panama — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Carnival Corp.† | | | 8,018 | | | | 133,580 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Portugal — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
EDP - Energias de Portugal SA | | | 12,346 | | | | 50,825 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Singapore — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 16,610 | | | | 455,433 | |
Keppel, Ltd. | | | 1,400 | | | | 6,969 | |
Singapore Airlines, Ltd. | | | 8,900 | | | | 46,414 | |
Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd. | | | 141,700 | | | | 327,347 | |
United Overseas Bank, Ltd. | | | 10,200 | | | | 246,428 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,082,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Spain — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Acciona SA | | | 467 | | | | 60,431 | |
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | | | 1,214 | | | | 54,220 | |
Aena SME SA* | | | 587 | | | | 111,262 | |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | | 80,509 | | | | 846,050 | |
Banco Santander SA | | | 248,699 | | | | 1,194,368 | |
Bankinter SA | | | 8,353 | | | | 71,326 | |
CaixaBank SA | | | 26,893 | | | | 156,688 | |
Iberdrola SA | | | 103,264 | | | | 1,362,390 | |
Industria de Diseno Textil SA | | | 22,823 | | | | 1,105,917 | |
Repsol SA | | | 20,835 | | | | 296,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,259,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Sweden — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Assa Abloy AB, Class B | | | 11,464 | | | | 348,323 | |
Atlas Copco AB, Class A | | | 22,918 | | | | 407,294 | |
Atlas Copco AB, Class B | | | 9,304 | | | | 145,334 | |
Electrolux AB, Class B† | | | 9,444 | | | | 83,890 | |
Evolution AB* | | | 3,473 | | | | 335,158 | |
Fastighets AB Balder, Class B† | | | 2,413 | | | | 17,732 | |
Hexagon AB, Class B | | | 18,506 | | | | 188,170 | |
Holmen AB, Class B | | | 226 | | | | 8,876 | |
Investor AB, Class B | | | 28,607 | | | | 810,515 | |
L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B | | | 991 | | | | 49,999 | |
SKF AB, Class B | | | 3,445 | | | | 63,883 | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A | | | 2,096 | | | | 21,102 | |
Swedbank AB, Class A | | | 7,108 | | | | 151,108 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
Sweden (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Trelleborg AB, Class B | | | 4,214 | | | $ | 156,240 | |
Volvo AB, Class B | | | 8,844 | | | | 225,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,013,034 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Switzerland — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Avolta AG | | | 2,184 | | | | 82,407 | |
ABB, Ltd. | | | 41,781 | | | | 2,318,641 | |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise | | | 164 | | | | 17,442 | |
Bunge Global SA | | | 431 | | | | 45,354 | |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (Participation Certificate) | | | 39 | | | | 488,893 | |
Coca-Cola HBC AG | | | 549 | | | | 20,026 | |
DSM-Firmenich AG | | | 1,186 | | | | 151,534 | |
Givaudan SA | | | 35 | | | | 171,613 | |
Holcim AG | | | 10,720 | | | | 1,003,296 | |
Logitech International SA | | | 1,561 | | | | 140,637 | |
Lonza Group AG | | | 44 | | | | 29,256 | |
Nestle SA | | | 26,146 | | | | 2,654,100 | |
Novartis AG | | | 31,958 | | | | 3,582,631 | |
Roche Holding AG | | | 5,222 | | | | 1,691,394 | |
Roche Holding AG (BR) | | | 568 | | | | 200,010 | |
Schindler Holding AG (Participation Certificate) | | | 339 | | | | 90,684 | |
Sonova Holding AG | | | 109 | | | | 33,276 | |
Swiss Re AG | | | 1,187 | | | | 146,361 | |
TE Connectivity, Ltd. | | | 10,461 | | | | 1,614,446 | |
UBS Group AG | | | 31,184 | | | | 945,811 | |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | | | 735 | | | | 404,179 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,831,991 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
3i Group PLC | | | 1,908 | | | | 76,633 | |
Anglo American PLC | | | 1,350 | | | | 40,604 | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | 847 | | | | 21,891 | |
ARM Holdings PLC ADR† | | | 1,037 | | | | 149,504 | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 1,087 | | | | 78,147 | |
Associated British Foods PLC | | | 5,210 | | | | 166,055 | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 12,279 | | | | 1,946,782 | |
Auto Trader Group PLC* | | | 3,513 | | | | 36,793 | |
Aviva PLC | | | 30,749 | | | | 198,119 | |
Babcock International Group PLC | | | 6 | | | | 41 | |
BAE Systems PLC | | | 33,149 | | | | 553,370 | |
Barclays PLC | | | 89,363 | | | | 267,202 | |
Barratt Developments PLC | | | 2,336 | | | | 15,770 | |
Berkeley Group Holdings PLC | | | 544 | | | | 35,487 | |
BP PLC | | | 212,974 | | | | 1,256,039 | |
British American Tobacco PLC | | | 26,509 | | | | 940,326 | |
British Land Co. PLC | | | 45,809 | | | | 242,201 | |
Bunzl PLC | | | 5,259 | | | | 220,092 | |
Carnival PLC† | | | 1,554 | | | | 23,853 | |
Centrica PLC | | | 143,538 | | | | 244,381 | |
Compass Group PLC | | | 28,383 | | | | 873,632 | |
Diageo PLC | | | 1,827 | | | | 56,902 | |
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC | | | 15,997 | | | | 38,826 | |
Drax Group PLC | | | 8,561 | | | | 71,358 | |
easyJet PLC | | | 5,914 | | | | 34,202 | |
Endeavour Mining PLC | | | 3,991 | | | | 89,273 | |
GSK PLC | | | 46,875 | | | | 907,780 | |
Haleon PLC | | | 3,988 | | | | 17,914 | |
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC | | | 1,207 | | | | 17,096 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC | | | 38,994 | | | | 352,715 | |
IG Group Holdings PLC | | | 9,076 | | | | 109,375 | |
IMI PLC | | | 1,399 | | | | 34,013 | |
Imperial Brands PLC | | | 5,876 | | | | 162,181 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Informa PLC | | | 86,496 | | | $ | 967,860 | |
International Game Technology PLC | | | 9,070 | | | | 212,873 | |
Intertek Group PLC | | | 1,447 | | | | 94,057 | |
J Sainsbury PLC | | | 56,194 | | | | 199,269 | |
Johnson Matthey PLC | | | 6,307 | | | | 132,827 | |
Land Securities Group PLC | | | 4,320 | | | | 35,367 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | | 33,560 | | | | 25,575 | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | 921 | | | | 112,235 | |
M&G PLC | | | 76,362 | | | | 208,745 | |
Marks & Spencer Group PLC | | | 24,319 | | | | 102,776 | |
Melrose Industries PLC | | | 5,632 | | | | 42,569 | |
National Grid PLC | | | 9,711 | | | | 123,450 | |
NatWest Group PLC | | | 39,106 | | | | 184,548 | |
NMC Health PLC†(1) | | | 128 | | | | 0 | |
Ocado Group PLC† | | | 4,085 | | | | 21,379 | |
Persimmon PLC | | | 1,232 | | | | 25,087 | |
Phoenix Group Holdings PLC | | | 11,539 | | | | 81,305 | |
Prudential PLC | | | 47,502 | | | | 424,139 | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | | 1,431 | | | | 76,804 | |
RELX PLC | | | 20,566 | | | | 970,281 | |
Rightmove PLC | | | 39,839 | | | | 295,576 | |
Rio Tinto PLC | | | 9,856 | | | | 638,108 | |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC† | | | 31,410 | | | | 181,192 | |
Sage Group PLC | | | 1,203 | | | | 16,783 | |
Schroders PLC | | | 3,772 | | | | 19,085 | |
Segro PLC | | | 5,227 | | | | 61,631 | |
Severn Trent PLC | | | 440 | | | | 14,563 | |
Shell PLC | | | 67,055 | | | | 2,445,700 | |
Smiths Group PLC | | | 15,776 | | | | 361,823 | |
Spectris PLC | | | 6,737 | | | | 263,054 | |
SSE PLC | | | 2,146 | | | | 51,944 | |
Standard Chartered PLC | | | 35,712 | | | | 350,880 | |
Taylor Wimpey PLC | | | 7,217 | | | | 14,746 | |
Tesco PLC | | | 226,556 | | | | 967,092 | |
Unilever PLC | | | 2,741 | | | | 168,147 | |
Unilever PLC | | | 11,860 | | | | 726,292 | |
United Utilities Group PLC | | | 3,439 | | | | 45,729 | |
Vodafone Group PLC | | | 603,116 | | | | 562,567 | |
Weir Group PLC | | | 6,001 | | | | 156,544 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,661,159 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United States — 24.7% | | | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 6,922 | | | | 733,317 | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 5,282 | | | | 978,860 | |
ABIOMED, Inc. CVR†(1) | | | 79 | | | | 128 | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 870 | | | | 218,674 | |
Adobe, Inc.† | | | 2,708 | | | | 1,493,868 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 1,236 | | | | 218,821 | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.† | | | 6,208 | | | | 896,932 | |
AECOM | | | 6,767 | | | | 613,158 | |
AES Corp. | | | 3,303 | | | | 58,760 | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 339 | | | | 47,935 | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A† | | | 442 | | | | 61,685 | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc.† | | | 352 | | | | 13,211 | |
Align Technology, Inc.† | | | 308 | | | | 71,419 | |
Allstate Corp. | | | 1,521 | | | | 260,273 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.† | | | 70 | | | | 16,622 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 25,806 | | | | 4,426,761 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C | | | 17,946 | | | | 3,107,350 | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 5,916 | | | | 289,943 | |
Amazon.com, Inc.† | | | 42,457 | | | | 7,938,610 | |
Ameren Corp. | | | 146 | | | | 11,573 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
United States (continued) | | | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 2,632 | | | $ | 666,001 | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 131 | | | | 28,872 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 326 | | | | 140,203 | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 3,058 | | | | 530,502 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 1,359 | | | | 451,827 | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 341 | | | | 21,913 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 53 | | | | 12,263 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 62,231 | | | | 13,820,260 | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,027 | | | | 224,081 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 5,734 | | | | 1,216,755 | |
Arista Networks, Inc.† | | | 964 | | | | 334,074 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.† | | | 952 | | | | 117,753 | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A† | | | 2,132 | | | | 376,447 | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 629 | | | | 165,188 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 70 | | | | 14,344 | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.† | | | 165 | | | | 49,502 | |
Baker Hughes Co. | | | 1,590 | | | | 61,565 | |
Ball Corp. | | | 644 | | | | 41,106 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 49,701 | | | | 2,003,447 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | 2,056 | | | | 133,784 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 919 | | | | 221,534 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B† | | | 7,160 | | | | 3,139,660 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 154 | | | | 13,324 | |
Biogen, Inc.† | | | 130 | | | | 27,716 | |
Blackstone, Inc. | | | 867 | | | | 123,244 | |
Block, Inc.† | | | 4,791 | | | | 296,467 | |
Boeing Co.† | | | 676 | | | | 128,846 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 193 | | | | 716,997 | |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | | | 253 | | | | 36,257 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.† | | | 1,337 | | | | 98,778 | |
Box, Inc., Class A† | | | 456 | | | | 12,823 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 6,977 | | | | 331,826 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 14,126 | | | | 2,269,766 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.† | | | 2,540 | | | | 425,120 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.† | | | 375 | | | | 97,620 | |
CACI International, Inc., Class A† | | | 418 | | | | 192,899 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 339 | | | | 41,993 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 203 | | | | 30,734 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 1,805 | | | | 181,998 | |
Catalent, Inc.† | | | 220 | | | | 13,055 | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 3,230 | | | | 1,118,226 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 197 | | | | 36,151 | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A† | | | 5,454 | | | | 614,720 | |
Centene Corp.† | | | 10,722 | | | | 824,736 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.† | | | 51 | | | | 12,449 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. | | | 1,835 | | | | 119,624 | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 7,808 | | | | 1,252,950 | |
Cigna Group | | | 2,781 | | | | 969,651 | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 656 | | | | 501,145 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.† | | | 1,648 | | | | 215,031 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 5,731 | | | | 277,667 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 12,766 | | | | 828,258 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 3,337 | | | | 142,390 | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A† | | | 415 | | | | 32,162 | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 2,117 | | | | 410,084 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 741 | | | | 48,017 | |
Coca-Cola Co. | | | 1,500 | | | | 100,110 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A† | | | 57 | | | | 12,788 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 5,983 | | | | 593,454 | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 39,322 | | | | 1,622,819 | |
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | | 266 | | | | 88,424 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 405 | | | | 12,280 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 5,628 | | | | 625,834 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
United States (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 1,790 | | | $ | 1,471,380 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A† | | | 452 | | | | 104,846 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 997 | | | | 293,816 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 1,332 | | | | 80,360 | |
D.R. Horton, Inc. | | | 2,817 | | | | 506,863 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 362 | | | | 100,303 | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A† | | | 149 | | | | 17,350 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.† | | | 155 | | | | 143,008 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 809 | | | | 91,967 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 432 | | | | 18,585 | |
Dexcom, Inc.† | | | 156 | | | | 10,580 | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 166 | | | | 35,914 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 448 | | | | 53,935 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.† | | | 503 | | | | 52,483 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 1,727 | | | | 92,325 | |
DraftKings, Inc., Class A† | | | 558 | | | | 20,618 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A† | | | 8,751 | | | | 209,324 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 327 | | | | 35,731 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.† | | | 772 | | | | 33,906 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 218 | | | | 50,290 | |
Edison International | | | 273 | | | | 21,843 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 560 | | | | 297,937 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 2,834 | | | | 2,279,301 | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | | 1,940 | | | | 728,354 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 364 | | | | 42,628 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 170 | | | | 19,715 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 572 | | | | 452,017 | |
Etsy, Inc.† | | | 215 | | | | 14,005 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.† | | | 159 | | | | 16,216 | |
Eversource Energy | | | 1,144 | | | | 74,257 | |
Exact Sciences Corp.† | | | 434 | | | | 19,825 | |
Exelixis, Inc.† | | | 4,749 | | | | 111,364 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 740 | | | | 27,528 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 2,473 | | | | 308,680 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 13,103 | | | | 1,553,885 | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 557 | | | | 168,353 | |
First Solar, Inc.† | | | 32 | | | | 6,912 | |
Fiserv, Inc.† | | | 1,139 | | | | 186,306 | |
Fortinet, Inc.† | | | 15,435 | | | | 895,847 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | | 762 | | | | 61,577 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 4,709 | | | | 213,836 | |
Gartner, Inc.† | | | 253 | | | | 126,801 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.† | | | 199 | | | | 35,470 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 341 | | | | 101,860 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 1,618 | | | | 275,384 | |
General Motors Co. | | | 4,814 | | | | 213,356 | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | 1,251 | | | | 184,035 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 6,189 | | | | 470,735 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 445 | | | | 45,230 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | | 453 | | | | 42,011 | |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A† | | | 301 | | | | 43,780 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 531 | | | | 270,295 | |
Graco, Inc. | | | 2,676 | | | | 227,594 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 3,811 | | | | 132,165 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 115 | | | | 12,756 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 6,059 | | | | 2,199,720 | |
HEICO Corp., Class A | | | 154 | | | | 29,277 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | | | 4,288 | | | | 1,578,670 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 775 | | | | 74,167 | |
HubSpot, Inc.† | | | 56 | | | | 27,834 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 1,129 | | | | 16,879 | |
IDEX Corp. | | | 142 | | | | 29,604 | |
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United States (continued) | | | | | | | | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.† | | | 68 | | | $ | 32,376 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 1,800 | | | | 445,104 | |
Incyte Corp.† | | | 2,815 | | | | 183,172 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 6,724 | | | | 206,696 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 462 | | | | 70,021 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 371 | | | | 71,284 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 710 | | | | 459,618 | |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.† | | | 2,324 | | | | 114,945 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.† | | | 1,003 | | | | 246,969 | |
ITT, Inc. | | | 311 | | | | 43,994 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 54 | | | | 9,260 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 19,942 | | | | 3,147,845 | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.† | | | 127 | | | | 31,864 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 11,305 | | | | 2,405,704 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 394 | | | | 14,850 | |
Kellanova | | | 251 | | | | 14,596 | |
KeyCorp | | | 668 | | | | 10,775 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 10,273 | | | | 1,387,369 | |
KKR & Co., Inc. | | | 411 | | | | 50,738 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 652 | | | | 536,642 | |
Kroger Co. | | | 12,332 | | | | 672,094 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 2,358 | | | | 2,172,284 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 516 | | | | 74,510 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 2,563 | | | | 453,472 | |
Lineage, Inc.† | | | 5,063 | | | | 444,936 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 4,645 | | | | 2,517,218 | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 1,452 | | | | 142,528 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 3,937 | | | | 966,573 | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.† | | | 137 | | | | 35,436 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 68 | | | | 11,708 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.† | | | 3,423 | | | | 874,166 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 4,031 | | | | 713,568 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 4,400 | | | | 979,308 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 1,859 | | | | 144,723 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 6,629 | | | | 3,073,934 | |
Mattel, Inc.† | | | 1,937 | | | | 37,365 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 311 | | | | 191,893 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.† | | | 32 | | | | 53,405 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 18,449 | | | | 2,087,135 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 7,543 | | | | 3,581,643 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 1,288 | | | | 98,983 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.† | | | 165 | | | | 250,970 | |
MGM Resorts International† | | | 9,148 | | | | 393,090 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 9,457 | | | | 1,038,568 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 31,685 | | | | 13,255,420 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 72 | | | | 10,912 | |
Moderna, Inc.† | | | 114 | | | | 13,591 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.† | | | 266 | | | | 90,778 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 7,969 | | | | 544,681 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 192 | | | | 165,713 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 895 | | | | 408,550 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 10,630 | | | | 1,097,122 | |
Mosaic Co. | | | 163 | | | | 4,852 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 1,573 | | | | 627,501 | |
MSCI, Inc. | | | 477 | | | | 257,942 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 7,372 | | | | 936,097 | |
Netflix, Inc.† | | | 1,448 | | | | 909,851 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.† | | | 999 | | | | 141,428 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 6,584 | | | | 323,077 | |
News Corp., Class B | | | 140 | | | | 3,989 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 1,918 | | | | 146,516 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 6,320 | | | | 473,115 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 1,392 | | | | 674,173 | |
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COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
United States (continued) | | | | | | | | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 3,310 | | | $ | 68,914 | |
Nutanix, Inc., Class A† | | | 862 | | | | 43,540 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 97,685 | | | | 11,431,099 | |
NVR, Inc.† | | | 56 | | | | 482,019 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 2,307 | | | | 321,711 | |
Oshkosh Corp. | | | 1,924 | | | | 209,043 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 163 | | | | 15,403 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 1,101 | | | | 108,625 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A† | | | 1,167 | | | | 31,381 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.† | | | 349 | | | | 113,331 | |
Paramount Global, Class B | | | 1,996 | | | | 22,794 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 1,325 | | | | 743,537 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.† | | | 1,952 | | | | 128,403 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 16,676 | | | | 509,285 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 2,599 | | | | 299,301 | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A† | | | 474 | | | | 15,144 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 201 | | | | 28,508 | |
Pool Corp. | | | 23 | | | | 8,603 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 586 | | | | 74,410 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 285 | | | | 23,230 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 11,626 | | | | 1,868,996 | |
Progressive Corp. | | | 1,106 | | | | 236,817 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 139 | | | | 17,521 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 126 | | | | 15,790 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 3,069 | | | | 405,108 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A† | | | 1,217 | | | | 72,935 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 10,418 | | | | 1,885,137 | |
Qualys, Inc.† | | | 710 | | | | 105,889 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 888 | | | | 235,657 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.† | | | 214 | | | | 230,947 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 1,548 | | | | 348,966 | |
Reliance, Inc. | | | 275 | | | | 83,754 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 280 | | | | 54,410 | |
Robert Half, Inc. | | | 236 | | | | 15,149 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 4,177 | | | | 598,272 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 1,507 | | | | 183,040 | |
RTX Corp. | | | 5,614 | | | | 659,589 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 3,629 | | | | 1,759,085 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 1,416 | | | | 366,461 | |
SBA Communications Corp. | | | 461 | | | | 101,208 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.† | | | 1,806 | | | | 1,470,788 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 436 | | | | 152,949 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 1,642 | | | | 251,948 | |
Smartsheet, Inc., Class A† | | | 476 | | | | 22,829 | |
Snap, Inc., Class A† | | | 1,902 | | | | 25,335 | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A† | | | 596 | | | | 77,706 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,184 | | | | 86,373 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 3,702 | | | | 314,559 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 2,188 | | | | 716,461 | |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.† | | | 9 | | | | 6,315 | |
Synopsys, Inc.† | | | 307 | | | | 171,404 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 2,618 | | | | 200,670 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 228 | | | | 30,844 | |
Target Corp. | | | 4,471 | | | | 672,483 | |
Taylor Morrison Home Corp.† | | | 1,885 | | | | 126,446 | |
Tesla, Inc.† | | | 5,445 | | | | 1,263,621 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 106 | | | | 21,604 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 354 | | | | 32,887 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 2,524 | | | | 1,548,070 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 6,339 | | | | 716,434 | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 5,059 | | | | 721,970 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 80 | | | | 21,066 | |
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United States (continued) | | | | | | | | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 163 | | | $ | 210,958 | |
TransUnion | | | 189 | | | | 17,059 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. | | | 3,002 | | | | 649,753 | |
Trex Co., Inc.† | | | 738 | | | | 61,719 | |
TriNet Group, Inc. | | | 98 | | | | 10,216 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 2,749 | | | | 122,853 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 1,212 | | | | 73,811 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.† | | | 8,458 | | | | 545,287 | |
UGI Corp. | | | 8,374 | | | | 207,508 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 990 | | | | 244,263 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.† | | | 1,257 | | | | 57,093 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 4,346 | | | | 566,588 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 220 | | | | 166,562 | |
United Therapeutics Corp.† | | | 52 | | | | 16,291 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2,300 | | | | 1,325,168 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 310 | | | | 66,266 | |
US Bancorp | | | 5,189 | | | | 232,882 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 912 | | | | 147,489 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A† | | | 71 | | | | 13,627 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 639 | | | | 34,787 | |
Veralto Corp. | | | 1,815 | | | | 193,406 | |
VeriSign, Inc.† | | | 3,157 | | | | 590,391 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 759 | | | | 198,668 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 307 | | | | 12,440 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.† | | | 438 | | | | 217,125 | |
Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A | | | 701 | | | | 55,169 | |
Viatris, Inc. | | | 1,120 | | | | 13,507 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 5,859 | | | | 1,556,560 | |
Vistra Corp. | | | 152 | | | | 12,041 | |
W.R. Berkley Corp. | | | 1,371 | | | | 75,583 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 31,752 | | | | 2,179,457 | |
Walt Disney Co. | | | 3,075 | | | | 288,097 | |
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.† | | | 6,372 | | | | 55,118 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 3,177 | | | | 643,851 | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 43 | | | | 21,048 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 5,178 | | | | 307,262 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 2,449 | | | | 394,656 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 541 | | | | 528,454 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 562 | | | | 32,753 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 1,197 | | | | 159,799 | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 1,166 | | | | 209,927 | |
Zscaler, Inc.† | | | 150 | | | | 26,902 | |
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| | | | | | | 173,485,815 | |
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Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(cost $277,125,773) | | | | | | | 320,908,462 | |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 44.5% | |
United States — 44.5% | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Notes 1.38%, 11/15/2031 | | $ | 22,692,900 | | | | 18,971,619 | |
1.88%, 02/15/2032 | | | 32,754,800 | | | | 28,256,133 | |
2.75%, 08/15/2032 | | | 26,595,600 | | | | 24,301,730 | |
2.88%, 05/15/2032 | | | 26,613,500 | | | | 24,613,329 | |
3.38%, 05/15/2033 | | | 65,105,100 | | | | 61,926,140 | |
3.50%, 02/15/2033 | | | 50,414,900 | | | | 48,473,139 | |
3.88%, 08/15/2033 | | | 28,935,100 | | | | 28,555,327 | |
4.00%, 02/15/2034 | | | 16,732,400 | | | | 16,661,810 | |
4.13%, 11/15/2032 | | | 25,014,100 | | | | 25,205,614 | |
4.38%, 05/15/2034 | | | 14,493,800 | | | | 14,865,204 | |
4.50%, 11/15/2033 | | | 19,410,600 | | | | 20,077,839 | |
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Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | |
(cost $318,137,845) | | | | | | | 311,907,884 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS† — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Purchased Options - Puts — 0.4% | |
Exchange - Traded put option on the S&P 500 Index (Expiration Date: 12/20/2024; Strike Price: $4,900.00; Counterparty: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) | | | | | | | | |
(cost $2,231,562) | | $ | 601 | | | $ | 2,854,750 | |
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WARRANTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
United States — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. Expires 08/03/2027† | | | | | | | | |
(cost $1,155) | | | 234 | | | | 9,114 | |
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Total Long-Term Investment Securities | |
(cost $597,496,335) | | | | | | | 635,680,210 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.8% | |
U.S. Government — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Bills 5.27%, 08/20/2024 | | | 10,048,100 | | | | 10,020,085 | |
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Unaffiliated Investment Companies — 5.4% | | | | | |
State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund, Premier Class 5.23%(2) | | | 37,431,944 | | | | 37,431,944 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | |
(cost $47,452,096) | | | | | | | 47,452,029 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(cost $644,948,431) | | | 97.4 | % | | | 683,132,239 | |
Other assets less liabilities | | | 2.6 | | | | 18,154,985 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 701,287,224 | |
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* | Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio has no right to demand registration of these securities. At July 31, 2024, the aggregate value of these securities was $1,889,909 representing 0.3% of net assets. |
† | Non-income producing security |
(1) | Securities classified as Level 3 |
(2) | The rate shown is the 7-day yield as of July 31, 2024. |
(3) | Currently expected to dispose of all positions prior to Reorganization |
ADR—American Depositary Receipt
ASX—Australian Stock Exchange
BR—Bearer Shares
CDI—Chess Depositary Interest
CVR—Contingent Value Rights
FDR—Fiduciary Depositary Receipt
NYSE—New York Stock Exchange
Equity Swaps
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Counterparty | | Pay/ Recieve | | Underlying Reference | | Financing Rate | | Payment Frequency | | Maturity Date | | Notional Amount | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | | Value |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | | Pay | | | | | Russell 1000 Value Index | | | | | 12-MonthSOFR+0.45 | % | | | | Quarterly | | | | | 10/04/2024 | | | | $ | 14,236,026 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 786,858 | | | | $ | 786,858 | |
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SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
Futures Contracts
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Number of Contracts | | Type | | Description | | Expiration Month | | Notional Basis* | | Notional Value* | | Unrealized Appreciation |
| | 446 | | | Long | | MSCI EAFE Index | | | | September 2024 | | | | $ | 52,117,000 | | | | $ | 53,290,310 | | | | $ | 1,173,310 | |
| | 283 | | | Long | | S&P 500 E-Mini Index | | | | September 2024 | | | | | 78,396,673 | | | | | 78,645,699 | | | | | 249,026 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,422,336 | |
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Futures Contracts — (continued)
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Number of Contracts | | Type | | Description | | Expiration Month | | Notional Basis* | | Notional Value* | | Unrealized (Depreciation) |
| | 138 | | | Long | | Euro STOXX 50 Index | | September 2024 | | | $ | 7,323,987 | | | | $ | 7,315,187 | | | | $ | (8,800 | ) |
| | 119 | | | Short | | U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | | September 2024 | | | | 13,869,287 | | | | | 14,372,968 | | | | | (503,681 | ) |
| | 129 | | | Short | | U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | | September 2024 | | | | 15,774,930 | | | | | 16,507,969 | | | | | (733,039 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1,245,520 | ) |
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| | | | | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 176,816 | |
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* | Notional basis refers to the contractual amount agreed upon at inception of the open contract; notional value represents the current value of the open contract. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
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Counterparty | | Contract to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | Delivery Date | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized (Depreciation) |
Barclays Bank PLC | | | | CAD | | | | | 1 | | | | | USD | | | | | — | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | EUR | | | | | 261,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 281,156 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,931 | ) |
| | | | NZD | | | | | 6,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 3,681 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 110 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 186,481 | | | | | GBP | | | | | 147,000 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 2,574 | | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,684 | | | | | (1,931 | ) |
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Citibank, N.A. | | | | USD | | | | | 6,766,560 | | | | | CAD | | | | | 9,276,528 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (38,295 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 13,309,704 | | | | | EUR | | | | | 12,384,999 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 123,387 | | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 123,387 | | | | | (38,295 | ) |
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Deutsche Bank AG | | | | CAD | | | | | 38,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 27,720 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 158 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 381,482 | | | | | CHF | | | | | 336,000 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 3,316 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 322,040 | | | | | JPY | | | | | 49,956,000 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 13,758 | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,232 | | | | | — | |
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Goldman Sachs International | | | | JPY | | | | | 42,868,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 268,369 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (19,783 | ) |
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JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | | AUD | | | | | 350,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 232,053 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 2,897 | | | | | — | |
| | | | EUR | | | | | 1,103,735 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,190,071 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (7,069 | ) |
| | | | JPY | | | | | 342,697,930 | | | | | USD | | | | | 2,211,813 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (91,757 | ) |
| | | | SEK | | | | | 1,202,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 114,690 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 2,180 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 21,877,579 | | | | | AUD | | | | | 33,001,529 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (270,456 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 676,663 | | | | | EUR | | | | | 629,000 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 5,566 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 158,920 | | | | | JPY | | | | | 25,214,000 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 10,566 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 89,921 | | | | | NOK | | | | | 959,000 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,927 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 52,677 | | | | | SGD | | | | | 71,000 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 562 | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,771 | | | | | (371,209 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | | CHF | | | | | 139,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 155,764 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (3,424 | ) |
| | | | JPY | | | | | 50,056,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 321,132 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (15,337 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | (18,761 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UBS AG | | | | USD | | | | | 190,179 | | | | | JPY | | | | | 29,628,000 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 8,976 | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 174,050 | | | | $ | (449,979 | ) |
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AUD—Australian Dollar
CAD—Canadian Dollar
CHF—Swiss Franc
EUR—Euro Currency
GBP—British Pound
JPY—Japanese Yen
NOK—Norwegian Krone
NZD—New Zealand Dollar
SEK—Swedish Krona
SGD—Singapore Dollar
USD—United States Dollar
Schedule of Investments-SunAmerica Series Trust SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio (10)
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES – 8.6% | |
Aerospace/Defense – 0.2% | | | | | |
Boeing Co. | | | | | | | | |
2.20%, 02/04/2026 | | $ | 700,000 | | | $ | 666,193 | |
6.26%, 05/01/2027* | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,183 | |
6.30%, 05/01/2029* | | | 300,000 | | | | 310,317 | |
6.39%, 05/01/2031* | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,407 | |
6.53%, 05/01/2034* | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,973 | |
6.86%, 05/01/2054* | | | 200,000 | | | | 211,729 | |
7.01%, 05/01/2064* | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,996 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. 3.85%, 06/15/2026 | | | 800,000 | | | | 767,805 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,373,603 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Agriculture – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Imperial Brands Finance PLC 6.13%, 07/27/2027* | | | 600,000 | | | | 617,968 | |
JT International Financial Services BV 6.88%, 10/24/2032* | | | 200,000 | | | | 223,974 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 841,942 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Airlines – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alaska Airlines Pass-Through Trust 4.80%, 02/15/2029* | | | 145,128 | | | | 143,253 | |
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust | | | | | | | | |
3.00%, 04/15/2030 | | | 453,305 | | | | 422,833 | |
3.25%, 04/15/2030 | | | 129,547 | | | | 119,168 | |
3.38%, 11/01/2028 | | | 109,985 | | | | 105,064 | |
4.00%, 08/15/2030 | | | 66,250 | | | | 62,335 | |
British Airways Pass-Through Trust | | | | | | | | |
3.35%, 12/15/2030* | | | 335,868 | | | | 316,048 | |
3.80%, 03/20/2033* | | | 360,120 | | | | 343,429 | |
Spirit Airlines Pass-Through Trust 3.65%, 08/15/2031 | | | 336,401 | | | | 294,840 | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust | | | | | | | | |
2.88%, 04/07/2030 | | | 666,441 | | | | 618,061 | |
3.10%, 04/07/2030 | | | 666,441 | | | | 604,697 | |
4.55%, 02/25/2033 | | | 704,900 | | | | 654,487 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,684,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Auto Manufacturers – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | | | | | | | | |
2.90%, 02/10/2029 | | | 200,000 | | | | 179,301 | |
6.13%, 03/08/2034 | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,681 | |
6.80%, 05/12/2028 | | | 700,000 | | | | 730,089 | |
7.35%, 11/04/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | | 210,697 | |
Hyundai Capital America FRS 6.51%, (SOFR+1.15%), 08/04/2025* | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,004,943 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,625,711 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks – 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA 5.38%, 03/13/2029 | | | 400,000 | | | | 408,846 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | | | | | | |
5.20%, 04/25/2029 | | | 200,000 | | | | 202,442 | |
5.93%, 09/15/2027 | | | 300,000 | | | | 305,827 | |
Barclays PLC | | | | | | | | |
5.69%, 03/12/2030 | | | 300,000 | | | | 306,394 | |
6.22%, 05/09/2034 | | | 600,000 | | | | 631,421 | |
Citigroup, Inc. 4.40%, 06/10/2025 | | | 750,000 | | | | 744,682 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 6.65%, 04/25/2035 | | | 800,000 | | | | 852,463 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 5.73%, 04/25/2030 | | | 1,375,000 | | | | 1,420,295 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
Banks (continued) | | | | | |
HSBC Holdings PLC | | | | | | | | |
6.33%, 03/09/2044 | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 538,226 | |
7.39%, 11/03/2028 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,177,140 | |
ING Groep NV | | | | | | | | |
5.34%, 03/19/2030 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,014,002 | |
6.11%, 09/11/2034 | | | 300,000 | | | | 316,781 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 4.57%, 06/14/2030 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,384,323 | |
KBC Group NV 6.32%, 09/21/2034* | | | 300,000 | | | | 318,931 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | | | | | | | |
4.38%, 03/22/2028 | | | 600,000 | | | | 589,626 | |
5.68%, 01/05/2035 | | | 200,000 | | | | 204,849 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | | | | | | |
3.79%, 03/21/2030 | | EUR | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,427,424 | |
5.12%, 02/01/2029 | | | 600,000 | | | | 605,634 | |
5.65%, 04/13/2028 | | | 300,000 | | | | 305,662 | |
5.66%, 04/18/2030 | | | 400,000 | | | | 412,610 | |
Morgan Stanley FRS 6.38%, (SOFR+1.02%), 04/13/2028 | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,012,899 | |
NatWest Group PLC | | | | | | | | |
4.89%, 05/18/2029 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,092,519 | |
7.47%, 11/10/2026 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,539,431 | |
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
2.49%, 01/06/2028 | | | 400,000 | | | | 372,799 | |
3.45%, 06/02/2025 | | | 700,000 | | | | 688,021 | |
5.81%, 09/09/2026 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,106,697 | |
Stichting AK Rabobank Certificaten 6.50%, 09/29/2024(1) | | EUR | 945,450 | | | | 1,140,883 | |
UBS Group AG | | | | | | | | |
3.75%, 03/26/2025 | | | 250,000 | | | | 247,254 | |
5.65%, 09/11/2028 | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,073 | |
6.33%, 12/22/2027* | | | 300,000 | | | | 308,270 | |
6.37%, 07/15/2026* | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,714,862 | |
6.44%, 08/11/2028* | | | 750,000 | | | | 778,224 | |
7.75%, 03/01/2029 | | EUR | 600,000 | | | | 739,488 | |
UBS Group AG FRS 4.66%, (3 ME+1.00%), 01/16/2026 | | EUR | 200,000 | | | | 217,124 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. 5.57%, 07/25/2029 | | | 500,000 | | | | 512,003 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,845,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology – 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Illumina, Inc. 2.55%, 03/23/2031 | | | 400,000 | | | | 338,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Computers – 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. 3.88%, 09/01/2028* | | | 200,000 | | | | 189,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services – 0.7% | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC /AerCap Global Aviation Trust | | | | | | | | |
2.45%, 10/29/2026 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 944,689 | |
6.10%, 01/15/2027 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,126,688 | |
Ally Financial, Inc. 6.85%, 01/03/2030 | | | 300,000 | | | | 313,619 | |
Aviation Capital Group LLC 5.50%, 12/15/2024* | | | 400,000 | | | | 399,456 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
2.53%, 11/18/2027* | | | 318,000 | | | | 291,699 | |
2.88%, 02/15/2025* | | | 400,000 | | | | 393,300 | |
Brighthouse Holdings LLC 6.50%, 07/27/2037*(1) | | | 500,000 | | | | 465,000 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued) | |
Diversified Financial Services (continued) | |
Cantor Fitzgerald LP 7.20%, 12/12/2028* | | $ | 300,000 | | | $ | 315,645 | |
Lazard Group LLC 4.38%, 03/11/2029 | | | 200,000 | | | | 194,541 | |
LeasePlan Corp NV 2.88%, 10/24/2024* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,191,690 | |
Nomura Holdings, Inc. 2.33%, 01/22/2027 | | | 500,000 | | | | 468,400 | |
Synchrony Financial 5.94%, 08/02/2030 | | | 600,000 | | | | 603,697 | |
TPG Operating Group II LP 5.88%, 03/05/2034 | | | 300,000 | | | | 307,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,016,184 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electric – 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
AEP Texas, Inc. 5.25%, 05/15/2052 | | | 200,000 | | | | 185,727 | |
AEP Transmission Co. LLC 5.15%, 04/01/2034 | | | 400,000 | | | | 401,826 | |
AES Corp. 5.45%, 06/01/2028 | | | 400,000 | | | | 403,836 | |
Alabama Power Co. 3.70%, 12/01/2047 | | | 300,000 | | | | 231,249 | |
Appalachian Power Co. | | | | | | | | |
4.50%, 08/01/2032 | | | 200,000 | | | | 189,543 | |
5.65%, 04/01/2034 | | | 300,000 | | | | 306,390 | |
Arizona Public Service Co. 2.65%, 09/15/2050 | | | 400,000 | | | | 241,049 | |
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. 4.55%, 11/15/2030* | | | 836,000 | | | | 807,181 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. 7.00%, 06/01/2054 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,260,237 | |
DTE Electric Co. 5.20%, 04/01/2033 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,120 | |
DTE Energy Co. 5.10%, 03/01/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,914 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC 4.00%, 04/01/2052 | | | 800,000 | | | | 628,017 | |
Edison International 6.95%, 11/15/2029 | | | 400,000 | | | | 433,191 | |
Enel Finance International NV 4.63%, 06/15/2027* | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,389,200 | |
Entergy Mississippi LLC 2.85%, 06/01/2028 | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,775,852 | |
Eversource Energy 5.45%, 03/01/2028 | | | 400,000 | | | | 406,916 | |
Georgia Power Co. 4.70%, 05/15/2032 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,286,946 | |
Liberty Utilities Finance GP 1 2.05%, 09/15/2030* | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 840,617 | |
Louisville Gas & Electric Co. 5.45%, 04/15/2033 | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,034 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | | | | | | | | |
3.30%, 12/01/2027 | | | 500,000 | | | | 472,970 | |
4.25%, 03/15/2046 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,011,607 | |
6.10%, 01/15/2029 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,455,627 | |
Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. 1.85%, 12/01/2030* | | | 960,000 | | | | 799,301 | |
Southern California Edison Co. | | | | | | | | |
3.90%, 03/15/2043 | | | 200,000 | | | | 160,595 | |
4.00%, 04/01/2047 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,189,504 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
Electric (continued) | | | | | |
4.05%, 03/15/2042 | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 164,943 | |
4.65%, 10/01/2043 | | | 480,000 | | | | 425,459 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,773,851 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electronics – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
TD SYNNEX Corp. 1.25%, 08/09/2024 | | | 500,000 | | | | 499,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Gas – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Gas Co. 3.76%, 03/16/2032* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 980,902 | |
Southern California Gas Co. 4.13%, 06/01/2048 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,124,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,105,320 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare-Products – 0.0% | |
Smith & Nephew PLC 5.15%, 03/20/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | | 201,761 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare-Services – 0.3% | |
Banner Health 1.90%, 01/01/2031 | | | 500,000 | | | | 423,429 | |
Centene Corp. 2.63%, 08/01/2031 | | | 600,000 | | | | 500,126 | |
HCA, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
4.13%, 06/15/2029 | | | 300,000 | | | | 289,413 | |
5.90%, 06/01/2053 | | | 700,000 | | | | 696,663 | |
Northwell Healthcare, Inc. 3.98%, 11/01/2046 | | | 700,000 | | | | 560,874 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,470,505 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance – 0.2% | |
Athene Global Funding FRS 4.82%, (3 ME+1.00%), 02/23/2027 | | EUR | 600,000 | | | | 649,889 | |
Athene Holding, Ltd. 5.88%, 01/15/2034 | | | 600,000 | | | | 611,832 | |
Fairfax Financial Holdings, Ltd. 3.38%, 03/03/2031 | | | 400,000 | | | | 355,183 | |
GA Global Funding Trust 2.90%, 01/06/2032* | | | 800,000 | | | | 682,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,299,531 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 0.1% | |
Antares Holdings LP 6.50%, 02/08/2029* | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,356 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Lodging – 0.1% | |
Sands China, Ltd. 3.80%, 01/08/2026 | | | 400,000 | | | | 388,194 | |
Wynn Macau, Ltd. 5.63%, 08/26/2028* | | | 200,000 | | | | 189,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 577,619 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Machinery-Construction & Mining – 0.1% | |
Weir Group PLC 2.20%, 05/13/2026* | | | 900,000 | | | | 852,538 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mining – 0.1% | |
Glencore Funding LLC 5.70%, 05/08/2033* | | | 300,000 | | | | 305,646 | |
Northern Star Resources, Ltd. 6.13%, 04/11/2033* | | | 200,000 | | | | 206,242 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 511,888 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued) | |
Oil & Gas – 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Aker BP ASA 4.00%, 01/15/2031* | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 184,985 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 5.10%, 03/29/2026 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 285,535 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Packaging & Containers – 0.0% | |
Berry Global, Inc. 5.50%, 04/15/2028 | | | 400,000 | | | | 405,046 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bayer US Finance II LLC 4.38%, 12/15/2028* | | | 400,000 | | | | 386,316 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. 4.87%, 02/08/2029 | | | 200,000 | | | | 201,619 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 587,935 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pipelines – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. 5.65%, 04/15/2034* | | | 300,000 | | | | 304,851 | |
Energy Transfer LP | | | | | | | | |
4.75%, 01/15/2026 | | | 40,000 | | | | 39,838 | |
6.05%, 06/01/2041 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,212,538 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,557,227 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Private Equity – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
KKR Group Finance Co. XII LLC 4.85%, 05/17/2032* | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,274,383 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REITS – 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. 4.50%, 07/30/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 98,317 | |
American Tower Corp. | | | | | | | | |
2.10%, 06/15/2030 | | | 400,000 | | | | 344,126 | |
4.00%, 06/01/2025 | | | 690,000 | | | | 682,577 | |
5.80%, 11/15/2028 | | | 900,000 | | | | 933,681 | |
EPR Properties 3.60%, 11/15/2031 | | | 200,000 | | | | 173,234 | |
Goodman US Finance Five LLC 4.63%, 05/04/2032* | | | 100,000 | | | | 95,070 | |
Goodman US Finance Three LLC 3.70%, 03/15/2028* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,140,997 | |
Highwoods Realty LP 2.60%, 02/01/2031 | | | 100,000 | | | | 82,145 | |
Sun Communities Operating LP 5.50%, 01/15/2029 | | | 200,000 | | | | 203,012 | |
VICI Properties LP 4.75%, 02/15/2028 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 988,427 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,741,586 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc. 3.47%, 04/15/2034* | | | 100,000 | | | | 87,333 | |
NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC/NXP USA, Inc. 5.00%, 01/15/2033 | | | 900,000 | | | | 895,071 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 982,404 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Oracle Corp. 2.95%, 05/15/2025 | | | 700,000 | | | | 687,441 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. 3.85%, 06/01/2060 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 936,643 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
Telecommunications (continued) | | | | | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
2.40%, 03/15/2029 | | $ | 700,000 | | | $ | 632,273 | |
3.40%, 10/15/2052 | | | 700,000 | | | | 490,802 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,059,718 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Trucking & Leasing – 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
DAE Funding LLC 1.55%, 08/01/2024* | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Water – 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. 5.38%, 01/15/2034 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,190 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (cost $84,364,439) | | | | 81,589,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES – 3.9% | | | | | |
Auto Loan Receivables – 1.3% | | | | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC | | | | | | | | |
Series 2023-3A, Class A 5.44%, 02/22/2028* | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,914,972 | |
Series 2023-5A, Class A 5.78%, 04/20/2028* | | | 800,000 | | | | 813,302 | |
BMW Canada Auto Trust Series 2023-1A, Class A1 5.43%, 01/20/2026* | | CAD | 221,548 | | | | 160,717 | |
Citizens Auto Receivables Trust Series 2023-1, Class A4 5.78%, 10/15/2030* | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,942,550 | |
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC Series 2024-2, Class A2 5.74%, 12/20/2026* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,207,529 | |
Ford Auto Securitization Trust Series 2024-AA, Class A3 4.97%, 03/15/2030* | | CAD | 600,000 | | | | 455,338 | |
Ford Auto Securitization Trust II Asset-Backed Notes Series 2023-B, Class A1 5.89%, 05/15/2026* | | CAD | 389,449 | | | | 282,925 | |
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust FRS Series 2023-A, Class A2B 6.06%, (SOFR30A+0.72%), 03/15/2026 | | | 581,832 | | | | 582,256 | |
GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Series 2023-2, Class A2A 5.44%, 10/20/2025 | | | 417,264 | | | | 417,160 | |
GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2023-2, Class A2A 5.10%, 05/18/2026 | | | 256,477 | | | | 256,207 | |
GM Financial Revolving Receivables Trust Series 2023-1, Class A 5.12%, 04/11/2035* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,218,897 | |
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust Series 2023-2, Class A3 4.93%, 11/15/2027 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 999,778 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2023-2, Class A2 5.87%, 03/16/2026 | | | 23,019 | | | | 23,020 | |
Tesla Auto Lease Trust Series 2023-B, Class A2 6.02%, 09/22/2025* | | | 1,324,250 | | | | 1,325,910 | |
Veros Auto Receivables Trust Series 2023-1, Class A 7.12%, 11/15/2028* | | | 276,503 | | | | 277,581 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | |
Auto Loan Receivables (continued) | |
Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust FRS Series 2023-3A, Class A2B 6.01%, (SOFR30A+0.67%), 10/15/2026* | | $ | 628,254 | | | $ | 628,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,506,964 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Credit Card Receivables – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Golden Credit Card Trust Series 2022-4A, Class A 4.31%, 09/15/2027* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,089,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Equity – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Mastr Asset Backed Securities Trust FRS Series 2004-WMC3, Class M1 6.29%, (TSFR1M+0.94%), 10/25/2034 | | | 375,475 | | | | 359,558 | |
Merrill Lynch Mtg. Investors Trust FRS Series 2005-NC1, Class M1 6.18%, (TSFR1M+0.83%), 10/25/2035 | | | 1,945,179 | | | | 1,932,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,291,855 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other Asset Backed Securities – 2.2% | |
Atlas Senior Loan Fund XV, Ltd. FRS Series 2019-15A, Class A1R 6.50%, (TSFR3M+1.22%), 10/23/2032* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | |
Birch Grove CLO, Ltd. FRS Series 2024-19A, Class A1RR 6.91%, (TSFR3M+1.59%), 07/17/2037* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,106,875 | |
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certs. FRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2006-26, Class 1A 5.60%, (TSFR1M+0.25%), 06/25/2037 | | | 133,518 | | | | 124,557 | |
Series 2007-1, Class 2A3 5.60%, (TSFR1M+0.25%), 07/25/2037 | | | 18,848 | | | | 18,557 | |
Series 2007-10, Class 2A4 5.71%, (TSFR1M+0.36%), 06/25/2047 | | | 470,758 | | | | 453,103 | |
Series 2005-3, Class MV7 7.41%, (TSFR1M+2.06%), 08/25/2035 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 997,071 | |
Crown Point CLO 7, Ltd. FRS Series 2018-7A, Class AR 6.51%, (TSFR3M+1.23%), 10/20/2031* | | | 837,620 | | | | 837,235 | |
DLLMT LLC Series 2023-1A, Class A2 5.78%, 11/20/2025* | | | 285,592 | | | | 285,742 | |
Fremont Home Loan Trust FRS Series 2005-1, Class M5 6.53%, (TSFR1M+1.18%), 06/25/2035 | | | 415,642 | | | | 399,124 | |
Golub Capital Partners Static, Ltd. FRS Series 2024-1A, Class A1 6.51%, (TSFR3M+1.23%), 04/20/2033* | | | 1,032,681 | | | | 1,033,768 | |
LCM 30, Ltd. FRS Series 2021-30A, Class AR 6.62%, (TSFR3M+1.34%), 04/20/2031* | | | 1,370,430 | | | | 1,371,091 | |
LCM 31, Ltd. FRS Series 2021-31A, Class AR 6.56%, (TSFR3M+1.28%), 07/20/2034* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,101,925 | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Series 2022-ELL, Class A3 4.28%, 02/01/2036 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,158,499 | |
Marble Point CLO X, Ltd. FRS Series 2017-1A, Class AR 6.60%, (TSFR3M+1.30%), 10/15/2030* | | | 159,349 | | | | 159,471 | |
Ocean Trails CLO 8 FRS Series 2020-8A, Class ARR 6.55%, (TSFR3M+1.29%), 07/15/2034* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
Other Asset Backed Securities (continued) | |
Octagon Loan Funding, Ltd. FRS Series 2014-1A, Class ARR 6.77%, (TSFR3M+1.44%), 11/18/2031* | | $ | 281,325 | | | $ | 281,686 | |
Octane Receivables Trust Series 2023-3A, Class A2 6.44%, 03/20/2029* | | | 1,659,833 | | | | 1,669,755 | |
PHEAA Student Loan Trust FRS Series 2016-2A, Class A 6.41%, (SOFR30A+1.06%), 11/25/2065* | | | 168,585 | | | | 168,150 | |
Regatta Funding, Ltd. FRS Series 2018-4A, Class A1R 6.48%, (TSFR3M+1.20%), 10/25/2031* | | | 1,017,049 | | | | 1,019,438 | |
Romark CLO, Ltd. FRS Series 2017-1A, Class A1R 6.57%, (TSFR3M+1.29%), 10/23/2030* | | | 506,168 | | | | 506,534 | |
SMB Private Education Loan Trust FRS Series 2016-B, Class A2B 6.89%, (TSFR1M+1.56%), 02/17/2032* | | | 84,544 | | | | 84,675 | |
Start II, Ltd. Series 2019-1, Class A 4.09%, 03/15/2044* | | | 246,817 | | | | 236,384 | |
TCW CLO AMR, Ltd. FRS Series 2019-1A, Class ASNR 6.81%, (TSFR3M+1.48%), 08/16/2034* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,102,980 | |
Trinitas CLO, Ltd. FRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-6A, Class ARRR 6.61%, (TSFR3M+1.33%), 01/25/2034* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,098,133 | |
Series 2020-14A, Class A1R 6.62%, (TSFR3M+1.34%), 01/25/2034* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,102,924 | |
TSTAT, Ltd. FRS Series 2022-1A, Class A1RR 6.43%, (TSFR3M+1.15%), 07/20/2037* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,099,975 | |
Verdelite Static CLO, Ltd. FRS Series 2024-1A, Class A 6.42%, (TSFR3M+1.13%), 07/20/2032* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,101,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,719,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (cost $36,536,554) | | | | 36,607,901 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS – 5.0% | |
Commercial and Residential – 3.9% | |
280 Park Avenue Mtg. Trust FRS Series 2017-280P, Class A 6.51%, (TSFR1M+1.18%), 09/15/2034* | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,821,625 | |
ALBA PLC FRS Series 2005-1, Class A3 5.49%, (SONIA+0.31%), 11/25/2042 | | GBP | 214,029 | | | | 272,712 | |
Alternative Loan Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2005-J11, Class 1A15 5.50%, 11/25/2035 | | | 104,041 | | | | 59,287 | |
Series 2005-65CB, Class 2A6 6.00%, 12/25/2035 | | | 136,282 | | | | 100,127 | |
Series 2007-J1, Class 2A4 6.00%, 03/25/2037 | | | 626,648 | | | | 242,236 | |
Alternative Loan Trust FRS Series 2006-OA3, Class 2A1 5.88%, (TSFR1M+0.53%), 05/25/2036 | | | 2,117,330 | | | | 1,891,546 | |
American Home Mtg. Assets Trust FRS Series 2006-3, Class 3A11 5.58%, (TSFR1M+0.23%), 10/25/2046 | | | 9,845 | | | | 8,484 | |
Angel Oak Mtg. Trust VRS Series 2020-4, Class A1 1.47%, 06/25/2065*(2) | | | 126,236 | | | | 118,287 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | |
Commercial and Residential (continued) | |
Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes, Ltd. FRS Series 2022-FL1, Class A 6.79%, (SOFR30A+1.45%), 01/15/2037* | | $ | 1,100,000 | | | $ | 1,087,961 | |
Banco La Hipotecaria SA Series 2016-1A, Class A 3.36%, 01/15/2046*(3) | | | 699,463 | | | | 652,235 | |
BDS LLC FRS Series 2022-FL11, Class ATS 7.14%, (TSFR1M+1.80%), 03/19/2039* | | | 999,990 | | | | 998,741 | |
BX Trust FRS Series 2018-GW, Class A 6.43%, (TSFR1M+1.10%), 05/15/2035* | | | 580,000 | | | | 577,825 | |
Chase Home Lending Mtg. Trust FRS Series 2024-7, Class A11 6.64%, (SOFR30A+1.30%), 06/25/2055* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,099,992 | |
Chase Home Lending Mtg. Trust VRS Series 2024-RPL3, Class A1A 3.25%, 09/25/2064*(2) | | | 895,550 | | | | 793,132 | |
ChaseFlex Trust FRS Series 2007-2, Class A1 6.02%, (TSFR1M+0.67%), 05/25/2037 | | | 381,826 | | | | 355,875 | |
Citigroup Mtg. Loan Trust FRS Series 2024-1, Class A11 6.70%, (SOFR30A+1.35%), 07/25/2054* | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,099,992 | |
COLT Mtg. Loan Trust Series 2024-3, Class A1 6.39%, 06/25/2069* | | | 496,112 | | | | 502,920 | |
COMM Mtg. Trust VRS Series 2018-HOME, Class A 3.82%, 04/10/2033*(2) | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,024,050 | |
Credit Suisse Commercial Mtg. FRS Series 2021-SOP2, Class A 6.51%, (TSFR1M+1.18%), 06/15/2034* | | | 799,160 | | | | 751,788 | |
Cross Mtg. Trust Series 2024-H3, Class A1 6.27%, 06/25/2069* | | | 1,075,722 | | | | 1,086,468 | |
CSMC Trust VRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018-RPL9, Class A 3.85%, 09/25/2057*(2) | | | 939,204 | | | | 896,350 | |
Series 2020-RPL5, Class A1 4.72%, 08/25/2060*(2) | | | 207,021 | | | | 206,039 | |
DBUBS Mtg. Trust Series 2017-BRBK, Class A 3.45%, 10/10/2034* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,162,164 | |
Eurosail PLC FRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2007-3A, Class A3C 6.20%, (SONIA+1.07%), 06/13/2045* | | GBP | 163,488 | | | | 209,618 | |
Series 2007-3X, Class A3A 6.20%, (SONIA+1.07%), 06/13/2045 | | GBP | 144,950 | | | | 185,536 | |
Series 2007-3X, Class A3C 6.20%, (SONIA+1.07%), 06/13/2045 | | GBP | 193,213 | | | | 247,731 | |
FORT CRE Issuer LLC FRS Series 2022-FL3, Class A 7.19%, (SOFR30A+1.85%), 02/23/2039* | | | 774,451 | | | | 764,779 | |
GCAT Trust Series 2024-NQM2, Class A1 6.09%, 06/25/2059* | | | 942,424 | | | | 950,826 | |
HarborView Mtg. Loan Trust FRS Series 2006-12, Class 2A2A 5.84%, (TSFR1M+0.49%), 01/19/2038 | | | 10,732 | | | | 9,396 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| |
Commercial and Residential (continued) | |
HarborView Mtg. Loan Trust VRS Series 2005-4, Class 3A1 5.10%, 07/19/2035(2) | | $ | 93,901 | | | $ | 69,283 | |
HERA Commercial Mtg., Ltd. FRS Series 2021-FL1, Class A 6.50%, (TSFR1M+1.16%), 02/18/2038* | | | 596,389 | | | | 591,655 | |
HGI CRE CLO, Ltd. FRS Series 2022-FL3, Class A 7.04%, (SOFR30A+1.70%), 04/20/2037* | | | 246,745 | | | | 246,330 | |
HPLY Trust FRS Series 2019-HIT, Class A 6.45%, (TSFR1M+1.11%), 11/15/2036* | | | 137,666 | | | | 137,364 | |
Independence Plaza Trust Series 2018-INDP, Class A 3.76%, 07/10/2035* | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,512,426 | |
IndyMac INDX Mtg. Loan Trust FRS Series 2005-AR12, Class 1A1 5.98%, (TSFR1M+0.63%), 07/25/2035 | | | 204,405 | | | | 134,695 | |
KREF, Ltd. FRS Series 2022-FL3, Class A 6.79%, (TSFR1M+1.45%), 02/17/2039* | | | 400,000 | | | | 398,023 | |
LFT CRE, Ltd. FRS Series 2021-FL1, Class A 6.61%, (TSFR1M+1.28%), 06/15/2039* | | | 739,191 | | | | 736,058 | |
LoanCore Issuer, Ltd. FRS Series 2021-CRE5, Class A 6.74%, (TSFR1M+1.41%), 07/15/2036* | | | 302,659 | | | | 301,392 | |
Ludgate Funding PLC FRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2006-1X, Class A2A 5.47%, (SONIA+0.31%), 12/01/2060 | | GBP | 377,264 | | | | 473,815 | |
Series 2008-W1X, Class A1 5.80%, (SONIA+0.72%), 01/01/2061 | | GBP | 522,970 | | | | 663,114 | |
Mill City Mtg. Loan Trust VRS Series 2019-GS2, Class A1 2.75%, 08/25/2059*(2) | | | 392,987 | | | | 373,259 | |
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust Series 2015-C25, Class A4 3.37%, 10/15/2048 | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,766,567 | |
MortgageIT Trust FRS Series 2005-2, Class 1A1 5.98%, (TSFR1M+0.63%), 05/25/2035 | | | 6,585 | | | | 6,456 | |
Natixis Commercial Mtg. Securities Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-10K, Class A 3.62%, 05/15/2039* | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,489,318 | |
Series 2019-LVL, Class A 3.89%, 08/15/2038* | | | 800,000 | | | | 738,486 | |
New Residential Mtg. Loan Trust VRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-RPL3, Class A1 2.75%, 07/25/2059*(2) | | | 638,859 | | | | 605,588 | |
Series 2020-RPL1, Class A1 2.75%, 11/25/2059*(2) | | | 321,893 | | | | 303,744 | |
Series 2018-3A, Class A1 4.50%, 05/25/2058*(2) | | | 389,320 | | | | 379,232 | |
NYO Commercial Mtg. Trust FRS Series 2021-1290, Class A 6.54%, (TSFR1M+1.21%), 11/15/2038* | | | 900,000 | | | | 864,000 | |
PRET Trust VRS Series 2024-RPL1, Class A1 3.90%, 10/25/2063*(2) | | | 759,049 | | | | 735,677 | |
TBW Mtg.-Backed Trust Series 2006-3, Class 1A 6.00%, 07/25/2036 | | | 632,513 | | | | 255,722 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | |
Commercial and Residential (continued) | |
Uropa Securities PLC FRS Series 2007-1, Class A3A 5.38%, (SONIA+0.32%), 10/10/2040 | | GBP | 146,825 | | | $ | 183,523 | |
VASA Trust FRS Series 2021-VASA, Class A 6.34%, (TSFR1M+1.01%), 07/15/2039* | | $ | 500,000 | | | | 466,523 | |
Verus Securitization Trust Series 2024-4, Class A1 6.22%, 06/25/2069* | | | 1,071,858 | | | | 1,083,547 | |
VMC Finance LLC FRS Series 2022-FL5, Class A 7.24%, (SOFR30A+1.90%), 02/18/2039* | | | 737,120 | | | | 735,098 | |
WaMu Mtg. Pass-Through Certs. Trust FRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2005-AR19, Class A1A1 6.00%, (TSFR1M+0.65%), 12/25/2045 | | | 142,622 | | | | 140,448 | |
Series 2006-AR9, Class 2A 6.22%, (12 MTA+1.05%), 08/25/2046 | | | 818,241 | | | | 679,519 | |
Worldwide Plaza Trust Series 2017-WWP, Class A 3.53%, 11/10/2036* | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 1,459,502 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36,708,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agency – 1.1% | |
Fannie Mae REMICS FRS Series 2024-54, Class FC 6.31%, (SOFR30A+0.97%), 08/25/2054 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,099,828 | |
Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. Multiclass Certs. VRS Series 2024-P016, Class A2 4.61%, 09/25/2033(2) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 987,966 | |
Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certs. VRS Series W5FX, Class AFX 3.21%, 04/25/2028(2) | | | 2,700,000 | | | | 2,575,319 | |
Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. REMIC Series 4745, Class CZ 3.50%, 01/15/2048 | | | 1,258,702 | | | | 1,131,382 | |
Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. REMIC FRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 4790, Class F 5.64%, (SOFR30A+0.30%), 10/15/2043 | | | 365,130 | | | | 355,861 | |
Series 4579, Class FD 5.79%, (SOFR30A+0.46%), 01/15/2038 | | | 333,330 | | | | 332,294 | |
Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. REMIC VRS Series 4579, Class SD 0.72%, 01/15/2038(2)(4) | | | 333,330 | | | | 20,528 | |
Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. STRIPS FRS Series 2013-314, Class S2 0.44%, (5.78%-SOFR30A), 09/15/2043(4)(5) | | | 614,349 | | | | 58,871 | |
Federal National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC Series 2013-17, Class TI 3.00%, 03/25/2028(4) | | | 196,815 | | | | 6,804 | |
Federal National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC FRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2012-113, Class PF 5.81%, (SOFR30A+0.46%), 10/25/2040 | | | 137,697 | | | | 137,123 | |
Series 2007-85, Class FL 6.00%, (SOFR30A+0.65%), 09/25/2037 | | | 829,383 | | | | 822,490 | |
Series 2012-21, Class FQ 6.01%, (SOFR30A+0.66%), 02/25/2041 | | | 71,529 | | | | 71,455 | |
Government National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC FRS | | | | | | | | |
Series 2014-H02, Class FB 6.09%, (TSFR1M+0.76%), 12/20/2063 | | | 58,870 | | | | 58,874 | |
Series 2016-H11, Class F 6.24%, (TSFR1M+0.91%), 05/20/2066 | | | 994,825 | | | | 994,709 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
U.S. Government Agency (continued) | |
Series 2016-H14, Class FA 6.24%, (TSFR1M+0.91%), 06/20/2066 | | $ | 544,778 | | | $ | 544,736 | |
Series 2016-H17, Class FC 6.27%, (TSFR1M+0.94%), 08/20/2066 | | | 1,354,559 | | | | 1,354,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,553,207 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | |
(cost $49,744,749) | | | | | | | 47,261,293 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS – 41.6% | |
U.S. Government – 20.9% | |
United States Treasury Bonds | | | | | | | | |
1.13%, 05/15/2040 | | | 2,120,000 | | | | 1,354,564 | |
1.38%, 11/15/2040 | | | 17,090,000 | | | | 11,199,958 | |
1.75%, 08/15/2041 | | | 9,500,000 | | | | 6,509,355 | |
1.88%, 02/15/2041 | | | 10,100,000 | | | | 7,159,953 | |
2.00%, 11/15/2041 | | | 9,100,000 | | | | 6,470,598 | |
2.25%, 05/15/2041(6)(7) | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 2,322,457 | |
2.75%, 11/15/2047 | | | 100,000 | | | | 75,129 | |
2.88%, 11/15/2046 | | | 290,000 | | | | 224,909 | |
3.25%, 05/15/2042 | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 3,776,094 | |
3.38%, 08/15/2042 | | | 4,800,000 | | | | 4,186,125 | |
3.63%, 08/15/2043 | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,507,203 | |
3.88%, 05/15/2043 | | | 5,700,000 | | | | 5,304,563 | |
4.00%, 11/15/2042 | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 5,704,688 | |
4.38%, 05/15/2041 to 08/15/2043 | | | 8,600,000 | | | | 8,653,398 | |
4.50%, 02/15/2044 | | | 800,000 | | | | 808,000 | |
4.63%, 05/15/2044 | | | 3,700,000 | | | | 3,800,016 | |
4.75%, 02/15/2041 to 11/15/2043 | | | 11,470,000 | | | | 12,013,167 | |
United States Treasury Notes | | | | | | | | |
1.25%, 04/30/2028 to 09/30/2028 | | | 8,400,000 | | | | 7,565,578 | |
2.88%, 08/15/2028 | | | 4,300,000 | | | | 4,122,961 | |
3.50%, 04/30/2028 | | | 7,300,000 | | | | 7,174,531 | |
3.63%, 03/31/2030 | | | 600,000 | | | | 589,852 | |
3.75%, 05/31/2030(8) | | | 600,000 | | | | 593,391 | |
3.75%, 06/30/2030 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,384,523 | |
4.00%, 06/30/2028 to 02/15/2034 | | | 34,900,000 | | | | 34,770,812 | |
4.13%, 07/31/2028 to 08/31/2030 | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 4,426,769 | |
4.25%, 02/28/2029 | | | 16,500,000 | | | | 16,715,918 | |
4.38%, 11/30/2030 | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,738,715 | |
4.63%, 09/30/2028 to 09/30/2030 | | | 8,100,000 | | | | 8,309,352 | |
4.88%, 10/31/2028 to 10/31/2030 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,187,523 | |
United States Treasury Notes TIPS | | | | | | | | |
0.13%, 01/15/2032(9) | | | 4,191,841 | | | | 3,705,579 | |
0.63%, 07/15/2032(9) | | | 5,404,450 | | | | 4,945,855 | |
1.13%, 01/15/2033(9) | | | 5,861,908 | | | | 5,537,599 | |
1.25%, 04/15/2028(9) | | | 1,989,338 | | | | 1,943,182 | |
1.75%, 01/15/2034(9) | | | 7,764,692 | | | | 7,688,433 | |
2.38%, 10/15/2028(9) | | | 615,198 | | | | 630,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 199,101,525 | |
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U.S. Government Agency – 20.7% | |
Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. | |
1.50%, 04/01/2037 | | | 4,637,647 | | | | 4,049,132 | |
4.00%, 04/01/2048 to 01/01/2050 | | | 600,977 | | | | 574,318 | |
4.50%, 08/01/2048 to 08/01/2053 | | | 42,178,993 | | | | 40,639,066 | |
5.00%, 05/01/2053 to 06/01/2053 | | | 7,828,358 | | | | 7,708,118 | |
5.50%, 08/01/2053 | | | 918,670 | | | | 921,652 | |
6.00%, 01/01/2053 to 01/01/2054 | | | 3,936,167 | | | | 3,992,910 | |
Federal National Mtg. Assoc. | | | | | | | | |
1.50%, 03/01/2037 to 06/01/2037 | | | 4,194,733 | | | | 3,662,807 | |
3.79%, 01/01/2029 | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,754,954 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2045 to 09/01/2050 | | | 24,738,362 | | | | 23,558,762 | |
6.00%, 01/01/2053 to 08/01/2053 | | | 10,827,726 | | | | 10,994,405 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued) | |
U.S. Government Agency (continued) | |
Government National Mtg. Assoc. | |
3.00%, August 30 TBA | | $ | 7,700,000 | | | $ | 6,871,343 | |
4.00%, August 30 TBA | | | 4,300,000 | | | | 4,061,045 | |
Tennessee Valley Authority 3.88%, 03/15/2028 | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,886,948 | |
Uniform Mtg. Backed Securities | | | | | | | | |
2.50%, September 30 TBA | | | 13,500,000 | | | | 11,333,322 | |
3.00%, September 30 TBA | | | 31,700,000 | | | | 27,691,665 | |
4.00%, September 30 TBA | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,875,890 | |
4.50%, September 30 TBA | | | 12,500,000 | | | | 12,048,555 | |
5.00%, September 30 TBA | | | 13,000,000 | | | | 12,807,361 | |
5.50%, August 30 TBA | | | 10,300,000 | | | | 10,315,772 | |
5.50%, September 30 TBA | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,008,633 | |
6.00%, September 30 TBA | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 3,346,409 | |
6.50%, September 30 TBA | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,947,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 197,050,887 | |
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Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations | | | | | |
(cost $402,070,131) | | | | | | | 396,152,412 | |
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FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS – 1.9% | |
Banks – 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA 5.75%, 05/05/2026* | | | 400,000 | | | | 401,321 | |
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Regional(State/Province) – 0.2% | | | | | |
Province of Ontario | | | | | |
3.65%, 06/02/2033 | | CAD | 800,000 | | | | 573,846 | |
4.15%, 06/02/2034 | | CAD | 300,000 | | | | 222,334 | |
Province of Quebec | | | | | | | | |
3.60%, 09/01/2033 | | CAD | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,070,452 | |
4.45%, 09/01/2034 | | CAD | 400,000 | | | | 303,185 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,169,817 | |
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Sovereign – 1.7% | | | | | |
Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional Zero Coupon, 04/01/2025 | | BRL | 32,700,000 | | | | 5,391,512 | |
Dominican Republic 4.88%, 09/23/2032* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,098,227 | |
Government of Romania | | | | | | | | |
2.13%, 03/07/2028* | | EUR | 600,000 | | | | 605,633 | |
2.63%, 12/02/2040* | | EUR | 400,000 | | | | 288,052 | |
3.75%, 02/07/2034* | | EUR | 860,000 | | | | 809,278 | |
5.63%, 05/30/2037* | | EUR | 300,000 | | | | 316,749 | |
Republic of Panama 6.88%, 01/31/2036 | | | 300,000 | | | | 300,312 | |
Republic of Peru | | | | | | | | |
3.30%, 03/11/2041 | | | 200,000 | | | | 151,286 | |
6.15%, 08/12/2032* | | PEN | 11,100,000 | | | | 2,883,854 | |
Republic of Poland | | | | | | | | |
4.63%, 03/18/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,097 | |
4.88%, 10/04/2033 | | | 400,000 | | | | 396,448 | |
5.13%, 09/18/2034 | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,652 | |
Republic of Turkey | | | | | | | | |
5.88%, 05/21/2030 | | EUR | 100,000 | | | | 109,357 | |
7.63%, 05/15/2034 | | | 400,000 | | | | 410,589 | |
State of Israel 5.38%, 03/12/2029 | | | 700,000 | | | | 697,361 | |
United Mexican States | | | | | | | | |
4.00%, 08/24/2034 | | MXN | 4,922,827 | | | | 238,953 | |
6.34%, 05/04/2053 | | | 500,000 | | | | 479,115 | |
United Mexican States TIPS 2.75%, 11/27/2031(9) | | MXN | 21,988,628 | | | | 1,001,945 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
Sovereign (continued) | | | | | | | | |
3.00%, 12/03/2026(9) | | MXN | 1,312,754 | | | $ | 65,391 | |
4.00%, 11/30/2028(9) | | MXN | 6,809,911 | | | | 344,246 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,889,057 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Foreign Government Obligations | | | | | |
(cost $19,442,131) | | | | | | | 18,460,195 | |
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MUNICIPAL SECURITIES – 0.2% | |
Kansas Development Finance Authority Revenue Bonds 5.50%, 05/01/2034 | | $ | 400,000 | | | | 416,670 | |
Sales Tax Securitization Corp. Revenue Bonds 3.24%, 01/01/2042 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,046,623 | |
Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corp. Series 2023-1, Class A1 5.10%, 04/01/2035 | | | 291,012 | | | | 295,631 | |
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Total Municipal Securities | | | | | | | | |
(cost $2,068,815) | | | | | | | 1,758,924 | |
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PURCHASED OPTIONS† – 0.3% | |
Purchased Options - Calls – 0.0% | | | | | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.73% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/14/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 10,100,000 | | | | 8,983 | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.75% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/13/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 16,000,000 | | | | 15,042 | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.75% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/15/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 7,064 | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.77% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/18/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 5,400,000 | | | | 5,796 | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.80% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/20/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 7,100,000 | | | | 9,113 | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.82% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/21/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 7,100,000 | | | | 9,992 | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.85% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/22/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 5,400,000 | | | | 8,534 | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.92% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/25/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 7,600,000 | | | | 15,200 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS (continued) | |
Purchased Options – Calls (continued) | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.92% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 12/03/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 5,900,000 | | | $ | 13,162 | |
Over the counter call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.93% versus EUR-LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/29/2024 (Counterparty: Goldman Sachs International) | | | 13,600,000 | | | | 30,272 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 123,158 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Purchased Options - Puts – 0.3% | |
Exchange - traded put option on the S&P 500 Index (Expiration Date: 06/20/2025; Strike Price: $3,800.00) | | | 160 | | | | 448,800 | |
Exchange - traded put option on the S&P 500 Index (Expiration Date: 06/20/2025; Strike Price: $4,350.00) | | | 160 | | | | 825,600 | |
Exchange - traded put option on the S&P 500 Index (Expiration Date: 06/20/2025; Strike Price: $4,900.00) | | | 160 | | | | 1,632,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,907,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Purchased Options | | | | | | | | |
(cost $3,238,864) | | | | | | | 3,030,358 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Long-Term Investment Securities | |
(cost $597,465,683) | | | | | | | 584,860,458 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 4.3% | |
Commercial Paper – 4.3% | |
Alimentation Couche Tard, Inc. 5.50%, 09/06/2024* | | $ | 2,900,000 | | | | 2,883,428 | |
Campbell Soup Co. 5.55%, 08/21/2024* | | | 750,000 | | | | 747,502 | |
Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. 5.85%, 08/26/2024* | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,788,902 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
5.63%, 08/20/2024* | | | 500,000 | | | | 498,397 | |
5.65%, 08/20/2024* | | | 750,000 | | | | 747,596 | |
5.66%, 08/12/2024* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,197,702 | |
Crown Castle, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
5.75%, 08/06/2024* | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,297,806 | |
5.85%, 08/27/2024* | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 995,663 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. 5.53%, 09/03/2024 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,193,832 | |
Entergy Corp. 5.60%, 10/15/2024* | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,273,935 | |
General Dynamics Corp. 5.47%, 08/01/2024* | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,799,587 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
5.51%, 08/05/2024* | | | 750,000 | | | | 749,541 | |
5.51%, 08/06/2024* | | | 750,000 | | | | 749,426 | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. 5.57%, 08/12/2024* | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 2,595,231 | |
Marriott International, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
5.53%, 08/06/2024* | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,798,347 | |
5.53%, 08/07/2024* | | | 850,000 | | | | 849,089 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. 5.57%, 08/13/2024* | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,794,489 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | | | | | | |
5.52%, 08/27/2024* | | | 900,000 | | | | 896,299 | |
5.52%, 08/28/2024* | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,493,601 | |
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Security Description | | Shares or Principal Amount | | | Value | |
Commercial Paper (continued) | |
Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp. 5.51%, 08/02/2024 | | $ | 1,300,000 | | | $ | 1,299,603 | |
Southern California Edison Co. 5.60%, 08/05/2024* | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 2,597,969 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | | | | | | |
6.00%, 08/01/2024* | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,299,630 | |
6.00%, 09/03/2024* | | | 600,000 | | | | 596,644 | |
VW Credit, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
5.55%, 08/05/2024* | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,294,024 | |
5.57%, 08/21/2024* | | | 850,000 | | | | 847,286 | |
5.57%, 08/21/2024* | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,893,934 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $41,183,541) | | | | 41,179,463 | |
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 73.7% | |
Agreement with Bank of America Securities, Inc., bearing interest at 5.45% dated 07/31/2024, to be repurchased 08/01/2024 in the amount of $223,133,775 and collateralized by $219,604,000 of United States Treasury Notes, bearing interest at 4.50% due 11/15/2033 and having an approximate value of $229,325,805 | | | 223,100,000 | | | | 223,100,000 | |
Agreement with Goldman Sachs, bearing interest at 5.45% dated 07/31/2024, to be repurchased 08/01/2024 in the amount of $58,308,826 and collateralized by $60,028,057 of Government National Mtg. Assoc. Bonds, bearing interest at 5.50% due 11/20/2052 and having an approximate value of $60,379,855 | | | 58,300,000 | | | | 58,300,000 | |
Agreement with JPMorgan Chase, bearing interest at 5.45% dated 07/31/2024, to be repurchased 08/01/2024 in the amount of $200,030,278 and collateralized by $244,652,000 of United States Treasury Notes, bearing interest at 1.25% due 08/15/2031 and having an approximate value of $205,474,914 | | | 200,000,000 | | | | 200,000,000 | |
Agreement with JPMorgan Chase, bearing interest at 5.46% dated 07/31/2024, to be repurchased 08/02/2024 in the amount of $219,666,612 and collateralized by $249,802,548 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, bearing interest at 0.13% due 01/15/2031 and having an approximate value of $224,524,583 | | | 219,600,000 | | | | 219,600,000 | |
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Total Repurchase Agreements (cost $701,000,000) | | | | 701,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (cost $1,339,649,224) | | | 139.5 | % | | | 327,039,921 | |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements(11) | | | (9.0 | ) | | | (85,498,687 | ) |
Other assets less liabilities | | | (30.5 | ) | | | (290,232,429 | ) |
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NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 951,308,805 | |
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* | Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The SA PIMCO VCP Tactical Balanced Portfolio has no right to demand registration of these securities. At July 31, 2024, the aggregate value of these securities was $124,121,678 representing 13.0% of net assets. |
† | Non-income producing security |
(1) | Perpetual maturity - maturity date reflects the next call date. |
(2) | Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. |
| These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. |
(3) | Securities classified as Level 3 |
(5) | Inverse Floating Rate Security that pays interest that varies inversely to changes in the market interest rates. The interest rate shown is the current interest rate at July 31, 2024. |
(6) | The security or a portion thereof was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open swap contracts. |
(7) | The security or a portion thereof was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. |
(8) | The security or a portion thereof was pledged as collateral for open forward foreign currency contracts. |
(9) | Principal amount of security is adjusted for inflation. |
(10) | Currently expected to dispose of all positions prior to Reorganization |
(11) | Reverse Repurchase Agreements: |
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Counterparty | | Borrowing Rate | | | Settlement Date | | | Maturity Date | | | Amount Borrowed | | | Amount Payable | |
J.P. Morgan Chase | | | 5.44 | % | | | 7/29/2024 | | | | 8/5/2024 | | | $ | (1,504,250 | ) | | $ | (1,504,932 | ) |
J.P. Morgan Chase | | | 5.50 | % | | | 7/30/2024 | | | | 8/5/2024 | | | | (9,244,500 | ) | | | (9,246,831 | ) |
J.P. Morgan Chase | | | 5.51 | % | | | 7/25/2024 | | | | 8/1/2024 | | | | (1,602,000 | ) | | | (1,603,716 | ) |
J.P. Morgan Chase | | | 5.51 | % | | | 7/29/2024 | | | | 8/5/2024 | | | | (31,084,125 | ) | | | (31,097,848 | ) |
Royal Bank of Scotland | | | 5.48 | % | | | 7/23/2024 | | | | 8/6/2024 | | | | (19,416,250 | ) | | | (19,439,307 | ) |
Royal Bank of Scotland | | | 5.49 | % | | | 7/24/2024 | | | | 8/7/2024 | | | | (4,722,000 | ) | | | (4,727,761 | ) |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 5.47 | % | | | 7/23/2024 | | | | 8/6/2024 | | | | (17,925,562 | ) | | | (17,933,923 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (85,498,687 | ) | | $ | (85,554,318 | ) |
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12 MTA—Federal Reserve US 12 Month Cumulative Average 1 Year CMT
3 ME—3 Month Euribor
CLO—Collateralized Loan Obligation
DAC—Designated Activity Company
FRS—Floating Rate Security
REMIC—Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFR30A—US 30 Day Average Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SONIA—Sterling Overnight Index Average
STRIPS—Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal
TBA—Securities purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and no definite maturity date. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement date.
TIPS—Treasury Inflation Protected Securities
TSFR1M—Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
TSFR3M—Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
VRS—Variable Rate Security
BRL—Brazilian Real
CAD—Canadian Dollar
EUR—Euro Currency
GBP—British Pound
MXN—Mexican Peso
PEN—Peruvian Sol
The rates shown on FRS and/or VRS are the current interest rates at July 31, 2024 and unless noted otherwise, the dates shown are the original maturity dates.
Interest Rate Swaps
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Counterparty (OTC)/ Centrally cleared | | Notional amount | | Currency | | Payments made | | Payments received | | Fixed payment frequency | | Floating payment frequency | | Maturity date | | Upfront payment paid (received) | | Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | Value |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 4,200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 1.750% | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Dec 2051 | | | | $ | (161,634 | ) | | | $ | 1,488,238 | | | | $ | 1,326,604 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 400,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 3.340% | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Feb 2030 | | | | | — | | | | | (5,820 | ) | | | | (5,820 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 3,200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 2.000 | | | | | 3-Month SOFR | | | | | Semiannual | | | | | Quarterly | | | | | Dec 2051 | | | | | (99,598 | ) | | | | 1,124,689 | | | | | 1,025,091 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 4,200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 1.441 | | | | | 3-Month SOFR | | | | | Semiannual | | | | | Quarterly | | | | | Jul 2031 | | | | | (567 | ) | | | | 627,845 | | | | | 627,278 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 3.750 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Jul 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | 2,026 | | | | | 2,026 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 3.900 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Aug 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | 4,338 | | | | | 4,338 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 3.950 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Sep 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | 28,114 | | | | | 28,114 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 900,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 4.165 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Sep 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | 38,015 | | | | | 38,015 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 4.150 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Oct 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | 41,167 | | | | | 41,167 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 15,200,000 | | | | | AUD | | | | | 6-Month BBSW | | | | | Fixed 4.750 | | | | | Semiannual | | | | | Semiannual | | | | | Dec 2033 | | | | | (182,531 | ) | | | | 321,836 | | | | | 139,305 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 8,100,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.604 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Aug 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | 8,058 | | | | | 8,058 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 10,600,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.608 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Aug 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | 6,955 | | | | | 6,955 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.619 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Aug 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | (472 | ) | | | | (472 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.600 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Jan 2034 | | | | | — | | | | | 2,468 | | | | | 2,468 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.609 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Aug 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | 1,173 | | | | | 1,173 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 8,600,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.750 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Jun 2029 | | | | | 12,663 | | | | | (50,405 | ) | | | | (37,742 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 4,200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.750 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Jun 2034 | | | | | 21,235 | | | | | (64,106 | ) | | | | (42,871 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.500 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Jun 2054 | | | | | (703 | ) | | | | 21,848 | | | | | 21,145 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 3.710 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Mar 2034 | | | | | — | | | | | 8,202 | | | | | 8,202 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 8,100,000 | | | | | EUR | | | | | 6-Month EURIBOR | | | | | Fixed 2.750 | | | | | Semiannual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Sep 2034 | | | | | 130,515 | | | | | 11,523 | | | | | 142,038 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 3,300,000 | | | | | EUR | | | | | Fixed 2.500 | | | | | 6-Month EURIBOR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Semiannual | | | | | Sep 2054 | | | | | (130,153 | ) | | | | 32,617 | | | | | (97,536 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 6,800,000 | | | | | GBP | | | | | 12-Month SONIA | | | | | Fixed 4.000 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Sep 2029 | | | | | 124,059 | | | | | (5,162 | ) | | | | 118,897 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 6,400,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.722 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Nov 2033 | | | | | — | | | | | (52,044 | ) | | | | (52,044 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | | BRL | | | | | Less than 1-Month BRCDI | | | | | Fixed 9.842 | | | | | Maturity | | | | | Maturity | | | | | Jan 2027 | | | | | — | | | | | (7,048 | ) | | | | (7,048 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 42,400,000 | | | | | BRL | | | | | Less than 1-Month BRCDI | | | | | Fixed 9.832 | | | | | Maturity | | | | | Maturity | | | | | Jan 2027 | | | | | — | | | | | (272,902 | ) | | | | (272,902 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 46,500,000 | | | | | BRL | | | | | Less than 1-Month BRCDI | | | | | Fixed 9.815 | | | | | Maturity | | | | | Maturity | | | | | Jan 2027 | | | | | — | | | | | (302,296 | ) | | | | (302,296 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 4.090 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Apr 2034 | | | | | — | | | | | 64,339 | | | | | 64,339 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 4.078 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Apr 2034 | | | | | — | | | | | 36,865 | | | | | 36,865 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 800,000 | | | | | EUR | | | | | 6-Month EURIBOR | | | | | Fixed 2.780 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | May 2029 | | | | | — | | | | | 7,510 | | | | | 7,510 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 100,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Fixed 4.130 | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | May 2034 | | | | | — | | | | | 4,115 | | | | | 4,115 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | EUR | | | | | 6-Month EURIBOR | | | | | Fixed 2.827 | | | | | Semiannual | | | | | Semiannual | | | | | May 2029 | | | | | — | | | | | 11,611 | | | | | 11,611 | |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.750 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Dec 2034 | | | | | 3,563 | | | | | (35,216 | ) | | | | (31,653 | ) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | 400,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | Fixed 3.880 | | | | | 12-Month SOFR | | | | | Annual | | | | | Annual | | | | | Jul 2034 | | | | | — | | | | | (8,415 | ) | | | | (8,415 | ) |
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Credit Default Swaps - Seller(1)
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Counterparty (OTC)/ Centrally cleared | | Reference obligation | | Implied credit spread(2) | | Notional amount(3) | | Currency | | USD notional amount(3) | | Received fixed rate | | Fixed payment frequency | | Maturity date | | Upfront payment paid (received) | | Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | Value(4) |
Centrally Cleared | | | | CDX Investment Grade Index Series 42 | | | | | 51.67 | | | | | 800,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 800,000 | | | | | 1.000 | % | | | | Quarterly | | | | | Jun 2029 | | | | $ | 16,347 | | | | $ | 689 | | | | $ | 17,036 | |
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(1) | If the Portfolio is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation. |
(2) | Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues, credit indices or sovereign issues of an emerging country as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. A credit spread identified as “Defaulted” indicates a credit event has occurred for the referenced entity or obligation. |
(3) | The maximum potential amount the Portfolio could be required to make as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement. |
(4) | The quoted market prices and resulting values for credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities and credit indices serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement have been closed/sold as of the period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
BBSW—Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate
BRCDI—Brazilian Interbank Certificate of Deposit
EURI BOR—Euro Interbank Offered Rate
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SONIA—Sterling Overnight Index Average
Written Options on Futures
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Counterparty (OTC)/Exchange-Traded | | Name of Issuer | | Strike price | | Expiration date | | Number of contracts | | Notional amount | | Premium | | Value | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Calls | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc. | | | | Call option on 10 Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures | | | | | 112.50 | | | | | 8/23/2024 | | | | | 13 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 4,249 | | | | $ | 8,226 | | | | $ | (3,977 | ) |
Puts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc. | | | | Put option on 10 Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures | | | | | 110.00 | | | | | 8/23/2024 | | | | | 13 | | | | | — | | | | | 4,655 | | | | | 1,117 | | | | | 3,538 | |
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Written Options on Interest Rate Swaps
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Counterparty (OTC)/Exchange-Traded | | Issue | | Strike price | | Expiration date | | Notional amount | | Premium | | Value | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Calls | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.31% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/13/2024 | | | | 2.31 | | | | | 11/13/2024 | | | | $ | 1,800,000 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 11,707 | | | | $ | (11,707 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.30% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/14/2024 | | | | 2.30 | | | | | 11/14/2024 | | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 7,014 | | | | | (7,014 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.31% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/15/2024 | | | | 2.31 | | | | | 11/15/2024 | | | | | 800,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 5,375 | | | | | (5,375 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.31% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/18/2024 | | | | 2.31 | | | | | 11/18/2024 | | | | | 600,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 4,091 | | | | | (4,091 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.35% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/20/2024 | | | | 2.35 | | | | | 11/20/2024 | | | | | 800,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 6,476 | | | | | (6,476 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.36% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/21/2024 | | | | 2.36 | | | | | 11/21/2024 | | | | | 800,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 6,735 | | | | | (6,735 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.36% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/22/2024 | | | | 2.36 | | | | | 11/22/2024 | | | | | 600,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 5,168 | | | | | (5,168 | ) |
Written Options on Interest Rate Swaps – (continued)
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Counterparty (OTC)/Exchange-Traded | | Issue | | Strike price | | Expiration date | | Notional amount | | Premium | | Value | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.40% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/25/2024 | | | | 2.40 | | | | | 11/25/2024 | | | | $ | 800,000 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 7,988 | | | | $ | (7,988 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.47% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/29/2024 | | | | 2.47 | | | | | 11/29/2024 | | | | | 600,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 7,707 | | | | | (7,707 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.47% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 11/29/2024 | | | | 2.47 | | | | | 11/29/2024 | | | | | 800,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 10,357 | | | | | (10,357 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.44% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 12/03/2024 | | | | 2.44 | | | | | 12/3/2024 | | | | | 700,000 | | | | | — | | | | | 8,480 | | | | | (8,480 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 3.85% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/01/2024 | | | | 3.85 | | | | | 8/1/2024 | | | | | 500,000 | | | | | 1,925 | | | | | 9,435 | | | | | (7,510 | ) |
Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc. | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 2.65% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 08/12/2024 | | | | 2.65 | | | | | 8/12/2024 | | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | | 2,181 | | | | | 8,697 | | | | | (6,516 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 3.60% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/15/2024 | | | | 3.59 | | | | | 8/15/2024 | | | | | 300,000 | | | | | 1,065 | | | | | 1,788 | | | | | (723 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 3.53% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/16/2024 | | | | 3.53 | | | | | 8/16/2024 | | | | | 900,000 | | | | | 3,195 | | | | | 3,723 | | | | | (528 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 3.64% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/26/2024 | | | | 3.64 | | | | | 8/26/2024 | | | | | 400,000 | | | | | 1,460 | | | | | 3,777 | | | | | (2,317 | ) |
Barclays Bank PLC | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 3.61% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/26/2024 | | | | 3.60 | | | | | 8/26/2024 | | | | | 100,000 | | | | | 398 | | | | | 780 | | | | | (382 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 3.56% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/26/2024 | | | | 3.56 | | | | | 8/26/2024 | | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | | 7,030 | | | | | 11,305 | | | | | (4,275 | ) |
Goldman Sachs International | | Call option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to receive a fixed rate of 3.56% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/26/2024 | | | | 3.56 | | | | | 8/26/2024 | | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | | 6,840 | | | | | 11,949 | | | | | (5,109 | ) |
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Puts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Put option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to pay a fixed rate of 4.25% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/01/2024 | | | | 4.25 | | | | | 8/1/2024 | | | | | 500,000 | | | | | 1,925 | | | | | — | | | | | 1,925 | |
Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc. | | Put option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to pay a fixed rate of 2.91% versus EUR_LIBOR-BBA maturing 08/12/2024 | | | | 2.91 | | | | | 8/12/2024 | | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | | 2,181 | | | | | 64 | | | | | 2,117 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | Put option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to pay a fixed rate of 3.95% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/15/2024 | | | | 3.95 | | | | | 8/15/2024 | | | | | 300,000 | | | | | 1,065 | | | | | 163 | | | | | 902 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | Put option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to pay a fixed rate of 3.88% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/16/2024 | | | | 3.88 | | | | | 8/16/2024 | | | | | 900,000 | | | | | 3,195 | | | | | 929 | | | | | 2,266 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | Put option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to pay a fixed rate of 3.99% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/26/2024 | | | | 3.99 | | | | | 8/26/2024 | | | | | 400,000 | | | | | 1,460 | | | | | 273 | | | | | 1,187 | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | Put option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to pay a fixed rate of 3.96% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/26/2024 | | | | 3.95 | | | | | 8/26/2024 | | | | | 100,000 | | | | | 398 | | | | | 90 | | | | | 308 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | Put option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to pay a fixed rate of 3.91% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/26/2024 | | | | 3.91 | | | | | 8/26/2024 | | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | | 7,030 | | | | | 2,439 | | | | | 4,591 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | Put option to enter into an interest rate swap for the right to pay a fixed rate of 3.92% versus USD_SOFR maturing 08/26/2024 | | | | 3.92 | | | | | 8/26/2024 | | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | | 6,840 | | | | | 2,273 | | | | | 4,567 | |
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Written Options on Interest Rate Swaps – (continued)
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Counterparty (OTC)/Exchange-Traded | | Issue | | Strike price | | Expiration date | | Notional amount | | Premium | | Value | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
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Futures Contracts
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Number of Contracts | | Type | | Description | | Expiration Month | | Notional Basis* | | Notional Value* | | Unrealized Appreciation |
415 | | Long | | E-Mini Russell 2000 Index | | September 2024 | | | $ | 42,641,250 | | | | $ | 47,164,750 | | | | $ | 4,523,500 | |
1,197 | | Long | | MSCI EAFE Index | | September 2024 | | | | 140,749,245 | | | | | 143,023,545 | | | | | 2,274,300 | |
41 | | Long | | U.S. Treasury 10 Year Notes | | September 2024 | | | | 4,485,074 | | | | | 4,584,313 | | | | | 99,239 | |
91 | | Long | | U.S. Treasury 2 Year Notes | | September 2024 | | | | 18,552,745 | | | | | 18,688,414 | | | | | 135,669 | |
179 | | Long | | U.S. Treasury 5 Year Notes | | September 2024 | | | | 18,950,463 | | | | | 19,312,422 | | | | | 361,959 | |
47 | | Short | | Euro-BUND | | September 2024 | | | | 6,803,834 | | | | | 6,802,276 | | | | | 1,558 | |
12 | | Short | | Japan 10 Year Bonds | | September 2024 | | | | 11,459,953 | | | | | 11,432,462 | | | | | 27,491 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 7,423,716 | |
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16 | | Long | | Long Gilt | | September 2024 | | | $ | 2,043,412 | | | | $ | 2,040,837 | | | | $ | (2,575 | ) |
1,248 | | Long | | S&P 500 E-Mini Index | | September 2024 | | | | 347,490,000 | | | | | 346,819,200 | | | | | (670,800 | ) |
132 | | Short | | U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | | September 2024 | | | | 15,506,710 | | | | | 15,943,125 | | | | | (436,415 | ) |
278 | | Short | | U.S. Treasury Ultra 10 Year Notes | | September 2024 | | | | 31,081,308 | | | | | 32,130,719 | | | | | (1,049,411 | ) |
173 | | Short | | U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | | September 2024 | | | | 21,548,946 | | | | | 22,138,594 | | | | | (589,648 | ) |
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| | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,674,867 | |
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* | Notional basis refers to the contractual amount agreed upon at inception of the open contract; notional value represents the current value of the open contract. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
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Counterparty | | Contract to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | Delivery Date | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized (Depreciation) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | | | CHF | | | | | 1,353,636 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,534,296 | | | | | 09/03/2024 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (13,217 | ) |
| | | | CNH | | | | | 13,390,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,868,432 | | | | | 10/25/2024 | | | | | 3,249 | | | | | — | |
| | | | GBP | | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,541,884 | | | | | 09/03/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,257 | ) |
| | | | PEN | | | | | 817,917 | | | | | USD | | | | | 220,314 | | | | | 08/19/2024 | | | | | 1,511 | | | | | — | |
| | | | SGD | | | | | 1,028,371 | | | | | USD | | | | | 759,187 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (10,148 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 4,519,148 | | | | | EUR | | | | | 4,152,000 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (25,646 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 332,494 | | | | | INR | | | | | 27,852,161 | | | | | 09/24/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (366 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 1,088,887 | | | | | SEK | | | | | 11,490,000 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (15,978 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,760 | | | | | (66,612 | ) |
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Barclays Bank PLC | | | | AUD | | | | | 139,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 92,594 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 1,695 | | | | | — | |
| | | | CAD | | | | | 2,272,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,667,440 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 21,793 | | | | | — | |
| | | | CHF | | | | | 1,360,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,514,214 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (35,202 | ) |
| | | | CNH | | | | | 16,476,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 2,281,780 | | | | | 10/25/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (13,273 | ) |
| | | | EUR | | | | | 10,145,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 10,877,520 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (101,906 | ) |
| | | | GBP | | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,517,723 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (24,938 | ) |
| | | | JPY | | | | | 498,568,597 | | | | | USD | | | | | 3,228,451 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (99,667 | ) |
| | | | MXN | | | | | 17,274,547 | | | | | USD | | | | | 921,973 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 1,502 | | | | | — | |
| | | | SEK | | | | | 11,541,874 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,090,702 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 12,949 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 2,800,147 | | | | | CNH | | | | | 20,179,000 | | | | | 10/25/2024 | | | | | 10,722 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 50,000 | | | | | IDR | | | | | 811,350,000 | | | | | 08/26/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (85 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 50,000 | | | | | IDR | | | | | 816,850,001 | | | | | 09/03/2024 | | | | | 243 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 110,284 | | | | | IDR | | | | | 1,790,598,914 | | | | | 09/13/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (178 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 3,127,222 | | | | | JPY | | | | | 500,022,434 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 210,600 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 3,228,451 | | | | | JPY | | | | | 496,163,046 | | | | | 09/03/2024 | | | | | 99,365 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 704,643 | | | | | NZD | | | | | 1,156,000 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (16,650 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 507,676 | | | | | TRY | | | | | 17,510,240 | | | | | 08/16/2024 | | | | | 12,932 | | | | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – (continued)
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Counterparty | | | | Contract to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | Delivery Date | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized (Depreciation) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 1,016,014 | | | | | TRY | | | | | 35,612,314 | | | | | 08/29/2024 | | | | $ | 26,873 | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 716,939 | | | | | TRY | | | | | 25,200,413 | | | | | 09/26/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,120 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 398,674 | | | | | (293,019 | ) |
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Citibank, N.A. | | | | BRL | | | | | 7,430,159 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,359,018 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 45,376 | | | | | — | |
| | | | BRL | | | | | 3,561,700 | | | | | USD | | | | | 634,319 | | | | | 11/04/2024 | | | | | 11,007 | | | | | — | |
| | | | CAD | | | | | 6,300,167 | | | | | USD | | | | | 4,564,714 | | | | | 09/03/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,690 | ) |
| | | | EUR | | | | | 5,993,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 6,491,881 | | | | | 09/03/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (3,704 | ) |
| | | | KRW | | | | | 3,127,233,051 | | | | | USD | | | | | 2,259,284 | | | | | 09/23/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (28,229 | ) |
| | | | NZD | | | | | 1,156,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 681,322 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (6,671 | ) |
| | | | PEN | | | | | 1,978,660 | | | | | USD | | | | | 531,807 | | | | | 08/19/2024 | | | | | 2,489 | | | | | — | |
| | | | PEN | | | | | 3,801,362 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,020,144 | | | | | 08/22/2024 | | | | | 3,243 | | | | | — | |
| | | | PEN | | | | | 3,790,998 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,010,572 | | | | | 08/26/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (3,537 | ) |
| | | | PEN | | | | | 954,831 | | | | | USD | | | | | 256,296 | | | | | 09/17/2024 | | | | | 906 | | | | | — | |
| | | | THB | | | | | 89,800 | | | | | USD | | | | | 2,494 | | | | | 08/19/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (29 | ) |
| | | | TWD | | | | | 35,513 | | | | | USD | | | | | 1,101 | | | | | 09/13/2024 | | | | | 11 | | | | | — | |
| | | | TWD | | | | | 72,701,780 | | | | | USD | | | | | 2,230,807 | | | | | 11/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (13,762 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 1,323,700 | | | | | BRL | | | | | 7,430,159 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (10,058 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 4,564,714 | | | | | CAD | | | | | 6,305,766 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 2,658 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 6,482,205 | | | | | EUR | | | | | 5,993,000 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 3,719 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 2,701,257 | | | | | INR | | | | | 226,318,301 | | | | | 09/24/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,490 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 257,693 | | | | | MXN | | | | | 4,617,524 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (11,650 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 681,349 | | | | | NZD | | | | | 1,156,000 | | | | | 09/03/2024 | | | | | 6,690 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 780,805 | | | | | PLN | | | | | 3,056,533 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (10,090 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 364,521 | | | | | TRY | | | | | 12,657,117 | | | | | 08/27/2024 | | | | | 6,995 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 10,000 | | | | | TWD | | | | | 322,055 | | | | | 09/13/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (111 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 2,988,631 | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 54,499,181 | | | | | 10/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (14,124 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 83,094 | | | | | (107,145 | ) |
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Goldman Sachs International | | | | AUD | | | | | 1,337,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 890,757 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 16,426 | | | | | — | |
| | | | AUD | | | | | 1,476,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 966,091 | | | | | 09/03/2024 | | | | | 44 | | | | | — | |
| | | | BRL | | | | | 3,910,070 | | | | | USD | | | | | 690,569 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (726 | ) |
| | | | BRL | | | | | 32,700,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 5,865,839 | | | | | 04/02/2025 | | | | | 247,138 | | | | | — | |
| | | | CAD | | | | | 4,032,326 | | | | | USD | | | | | 2,945,966 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | 25,285 | | | | | — | |
| | | | CNH | | | | | 6,944,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 972,016 | | | | | 10/25/2024 | | | | | 4,740 | | | | | — | |
| | | | INR | | | | | 63,805,112 | | | | | USD | | | | | 763,000 | | | | | 09/24/2024 | | | | | 2,146 | | | | | — | |
| | | | MXN | | | | | 6,551,000 | | | | | USD | | | | | 351,717 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | 2,648 | | | | | — | |
| | | | USD | | | | | 965,344 | | | | | AUD | | | | | 1,476,000 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (114 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 762,197 | | | | | BRL | | | | | 3,910,071 | | | | | 08/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (70,902 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 1,178,839 | | | | | BRL | | | | | 6,469,351 | | | | | 10/02/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (42,440 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 1,726,582 | | | | | PLN | | | | | 6,779,944 | | | | | 09/18/2024 | | | | | — | | | | | (16,996 | ) |
| | | | USD | | | | | 356,933 | | | | | TRY | | | | | 17,095,116 | | | | | 03/13/2025 | | | | | 50,893 | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 349,320 | | | | | (131,178 | ) |
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 835,848 | | | | $ | (597,954 | ) |
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AUD—Australian Dollar
BRL—Brazilian Real
CAD—Canadian Dollar
CHF—Swiss Franc
CNH—Yuan Renminbi Offshore
EUR—Euro Currency
GBP—British Pound
IDR—Indonesian Rupiah
INR—Indian Rupee
JPY—Japanese Yen
KRW—South Korean Won
MXN—Mexican Peso
NZD—New Zealand Dollar
PEN—Peruvian Sol
PLN—Polish Zloty
SEK—Swedish Krona
SGD—Singapore Dollar
THB—Thailand Baht
TRY—New Turkish Lira
TWD—New Taiwan Dollar
USD—United States Dollar
ZAR—South African Rand
PART C
Item 15. Indemnification.
Section 9.5 of SunAmerica Series Trust (the “Registrant”) Declaration of Trust relating to the indemnification of officers and trustees is quoted below:
Section 9.5. Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses. Subject to the exceptions and limitations contained in this Section 9.5, every person who is, or has been, a Trustee, officer, or employee of the Trust, including persons who serve at the request of the Trust as directors, trustees, officers, employees or agents of another organization in which the Trust has an interest as a shareholder, creditor or otherwise (hereinafter referred to as a “Covered Person”), shall be indemnified by the Trust to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him or in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding in which he becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his being or having been such a Trustee, director, officer, employee or agent and against amounts paid or incurred by him in settlement thereof.
No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a Covered Person to the extent such indemnification is prohibited by applicable federal law.
The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by policies maintained by the Trust, shall be severable, shall not affect any other rights to which any Covered Person may now or hereafter be entitled, shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be such a Covered Person and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a Person.
Subject to applicable federal law, expenses of preparation and presentation of a defense to any claim, action, suit or proceeding subject to a claim for indemnification under this Section 9.5 shall be advanced by the Trust prior to final disposition thereof upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the recipient to repay such amount if it is ultimately determined that he is not entitled to indemnification under this Section 9.5.
To the extent that any determination is required to be made as to whether a Covered Person engaged in conduct for which indemnification is not provided as described herein, or as to whether there is reason to believe that a Covered Person ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification, the Person or Persons making the determination shall afford the Covered Person a rebuttable presumption that the Covered Person has not engaged in such conduct and that there is reason to believe that the Covered Person ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification.
As used in this Section 9.5, the words “claim,” “action,” “suit” or “proceeding” shall apply to all claims, demands, actions, suits, investigations, regulatory inquiries, proceedings or any other occurrence of a similar nature, whether actual or threatened and whether civil, criminal, administrative or other, including appeals, and the words “liability” and “expenses” shall include without limitation, attorneys’ fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and other liabilities.
Item 16. Exhibits
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| | (iii) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated August 9, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2018. |
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| | (iv) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated December 19, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 104 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on February 1, 2018. |
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| | (v) | | Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares dated April 4, 2018. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2018. |
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| | (vi) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated December 12, 2018. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 109 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on December 17, 2018. |
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| | (vii) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated June 12, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 114 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on July 24, 2019. |
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| | (viii) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated April 28, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 119 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on July 24, 2020. |
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| | (ix) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated October 12, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 122 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on January 25, 2021. |
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| | (x) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated April 27, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (xi) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated May 25, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 125 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on May 27, 2021. |
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| | (xii) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series dated June 27, 2022. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 27, 2023. |
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| | (xiii) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series, dated June 26, 2023. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on July 5, 2023. |
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| | (xiv) | | Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series, dated April 12, 2024. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 29, 2024. |
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(2) | | | | Amended and Restated By-Laws dated April 27, 2022. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 27, 2023. |
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(3) | | | | None. |
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(4) | | | | Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (included as Appendix B to the Combined Information Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement). |
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(5) | | | | None. |
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(6) | | (i) | | Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between the Registrant and SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC (“SunAmerica”), dated January 1, 1999, as amended, is filed herewith. |
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| | (ii) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and AllianceBernstein, L.P., dated November 13, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 117 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 29, 2020. |
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| | (iii) | | Amendment No. 1 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and AllianceBernstein, L.P., dated November 1, 2022. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 27, 2023. |
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| | (iv) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC, dated January 13, 2016. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2016. |
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| | (v) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC, dated February 1, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (vi) | | Amendment No. 2 to the Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC, dated October 13, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 13, 2020. |
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| | (vii) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC, dated July 31, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (viii) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Federated Investment Counseling, dated January 1, 1999. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 13, 2006. |
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| | (ix) | | Amendment to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Federated Investment Counseling, dated May 1, 2004 (transferring subadvisory responsibilities for Federated American Leaders Portfolio and Telecom Utility Portfolio to Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania and Corporate Bond Portfolio to Federated Investment Management Company). Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 15, 2004. |
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| | (x) | | Amendment No. 2 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania and Federated Investment Management Company dated February 19, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 43 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 16, 2007. |
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| | (xi) | | Amendment No. 3 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Federated Investment Management Company dated October 2, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 18, 2008. |
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| | (xii) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and FIAM LLC (formerly, Pyramis Global Investors, LLC) dated October 1, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 75 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 25, 2014. |
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| | (xiii) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and FIAM LLC dated May 1, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 128 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2022. |
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| | (xiv) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Franklin Advisers, Inc. dated October 7, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 115 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 7, 2019. |
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| | (xv) | | Amendment No. 1 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Franklin Advisers, Inc., dated July 12, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 126 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on July 12, 2021. |
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| | (xvi) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Franklin Advisory Services, LLC dated August 28, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 15, 2004. |
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| | (xvii) | | Amendment No. 1 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Franklin Advisory Services, LLC dated January 19, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 43 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 16, 2007. |
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| | (xviii) | | Amendment No. 2 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Franklin Advisory Services, LLC dated October 2, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 18, 2008. |
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| | (xix) | | Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Franklin Advisory Services, LLC and Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC dated November 1, 2018. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 115 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 7, 2019. |
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| | (xx) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Goldman Sachs Asset Management International dated January 1, 1999. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 15, 2004. |
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| | (xxi) | | Amendment No. 1 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Goldman Sachs Asset Management International dated January 19, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on February 13, 2008. |
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| | (xxii) | | Amendment No. 2 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Goldman Sachs Asset Management International dated October 2, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 18, 2008. |
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| | (xxiii) | | Amendment No. 3 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Goldman Sachs Asset Management International dated March 23, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (xxiv) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. dated October 4, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2018. |
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| | (xxv) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Invesco Advisers, Inc. dated June 1, 2010. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 49 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 21, 2011. |
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| | (xxvi) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Invesco Advisers, Inc. dated May 1, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2013. |
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| | (xxvii) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Invesco Advisers, Inc. dated May 24, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 117 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 29, 2020. |
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| | (xxviii) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. dated November 1, 2005. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 13, 2006. |
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| | (xxix) | | Amendment to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. dated January 23, 2006. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 13, 2006. |
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| | (xxx) | | Amendment No. 2 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. dated May 1, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 43 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 16, 2007. |
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| | (xxxi) | | Amendment No. 3 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. dated October 2, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 18, 2008. |
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| | (xxxii) | | Amendment No. 4 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. dated November 15, 2010. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 49 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 21, 2011. |
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| | (xxxiii) | | Amendment No. 5 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. dated January 14, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2013. |
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| | (xxxiv) | | Amendment No. 6 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. dated January 20, 2015. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 77 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on February 17, 2015. |
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| | (xxxv) | | Amendment No. 7 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. dated April 30, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (xxxvi) | | Amendment No. 8 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., dated November 8, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-257555) filed on December 15, 2021. |
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| | (xxxvii) | | Amendment No. 9 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., dated July 5, 2023. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on July 5, 2023. |
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| | (xxxviii) | | Amendment No. 10 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., dated April 29, 2024. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2024. |
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| | (xxxix) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Janus Capital Management, LLC dated May 30, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xl) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated January 1, 1999. Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Form N-14 filed on August 21, 2003. |
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| | (xli) | | Amendment No. 1 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated May 1, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on February 13, 2008. |
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| | (xlii) | | Amendment No. 2 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated October 2, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 18, 2008. |
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| | (xliii) | | Amendment No. 3 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated November 1, 2008. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 17, 2009. |
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| | (xliv) | | Amendment No. 4 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated October 1, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 75 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 25, 2014. |
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| | (xlv) | | Amendment No. 5 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated January 20, 2015. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 77 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on February 17, 2015. |
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| | (xlvi) | | Amendment No. 6 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated April 1, 2015. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 24, 2015. |
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| | (xlvii) | | Amendment No. 7 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated March 27, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (xlviii) | | Amendment No. 8 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Massachusetts Financial Services Company dated November 1, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (xlix) | | Subadvisory Agreement, as amended, between SunAmerica and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (formerly, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Investment Management) dated May 1, 2001. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 15, 2004. |
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| | (l) | | Amendment No. 1 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. dated January 1, 2005. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 37 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 14, 2005. |
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| | (li) | | Amendment No. 2 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. dated October 3, 2005. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 13, 2006. |
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| | (lii) | | Amendment No. 3 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. dated November 1, 2005. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 13, 2006. |
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| | (liii) | | Amendment No. 4 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. dated October 2, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 18, 2008. |
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| | (liv) | | Amendment No. 5 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. dated October 17, 2014. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 77 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on February 17, 2015. |
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| | (lv) | | Amendment No. 6 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. dated November 1, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (lvi) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) dated May 1, 2008. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 18, 2008. |
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| | (lvii) | | Amendment No. 1 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and PIMCO dated March 21, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 75 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 25, 2014. |
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| | (lviii) | | Amendment No. 2 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and PIMCO dated January 25, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 122 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on January 25, 2021. |
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| | (lix) | | Amendment No. 3 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and PIMCO, dated April 29, 2024. Incorporated herein by reference to by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2024. |
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| | (lx) | | Amended and Restated Sub-subadvisory Agreement between PIMCO and Research Affiliates, LLC, dated February 4, 2022. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 128 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2022. |
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| | (lxi) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and PineBridge Investments, LLC dated March 29, 2010. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 48 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2010. |
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| | (lxii) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and PineBridge Investments, LLC, dated October 1, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (lxiii) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Putnam Investment Management, LLC, dated January 1, 2024. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2024. |
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| | (lxiv) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and QS Investors, LLC dated July 31, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (lxv) | | Novation Agreement by and among SunAmerica, Franklin Advisers, Inc. and QS Investors, LLC, dated August 7, 2021, whereby all of QS Investors, LLC’s rights and obligations as subadviser were transferred to Franklin Advisers, Inc. as a result of QS Investors, LLC’s merger with Franklin Advisers, Inc. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 128 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2022. |
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| | (lxvi) | | Sub-subadvisory Agreement between QS Investors, LLC and Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC dated July 31, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (lxvii) | | Sub-subadvisory Agreement between QS Investors, LLC and ClearBridge Investments, LLC dated July 31, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (lxviii) | | Sub-subadvisory Agreement between QS Investors, LLC and Western Asset Management Company dated July 31, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2021. |
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| | (lxix) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. dated January 13, 2016. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2016. |
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| | (lxx) | | Sub-subadvisory Agreement between Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. and Schroder Investment Management North America Ltd. dated January 13, 2016. Incorporated herein by reference to Post- Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2016. |
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| | (lxxi) | | Amendment to Sub-subadvisory Agreement between Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. and Schroder Investment Management North America Ltd. dated April 1, 2018. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2018. |
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| | (lxxii) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. dated January 13, 2016. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2016. |
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| | (lxxiii) | | Amendment No. 1 to Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. dated October 4, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2018. |
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| | (lxxiv) | | Sub-subadvisory Agreement between T. Rowe Price Agreement, Inc. and T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. on behalf of SA T. Rowe Price VCP Balanced Portfolio dated March 7, 2022. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 128 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811- 07238) filed on April 26, 2022. |
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| | (lxxv) | | Sub-subadvisory Agreement between T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and T. Rowe Price International Ltd. on behalf of the SA T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Growth Portfolio, dated May 1, 2022. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 27, 2023. |
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| | (lxxvi) | | Amendment to Amended and Restated Sub-subadvisory Agreement between T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and T. Rowe Price International Ltd. on behalf of the SA T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Growth Portfolio and the SA T. Rowe Price VCP Balanced Portfolio dated April 1, 2024. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2024. |
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| | (lxxvii) | | Sub-subadvisory Agreement between T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and T. Rowe Price Australia Limited on behalf of the SA T. Rowe Price VCP Balanced Portfolio, dated January 1, 2024. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 132 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on February 23, 2024. |
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| | (lxxviii) | | Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Wellington Management Company, LLP, dated August 10, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective No. 128 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2022. |
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| | (lxxix) | | Master-Feeder Addendum to Investment Advisory and Management Agreement, as amended October 15, 2012. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2013. |
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| | (lxxx) | | First Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement between the Registrant and SunAmerica with respect to select Portfolios, dated November 1, 2024 is filed herewith. |
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| | (lxxxi) | | Voluntary Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement for the SA Franklin Small Company Value Portfolio dated November 1, 2022. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 27, 2023. |
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(7) | | | | Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and SunAmerica Capital Services, Inc. dated May 21, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Form N-14AE filed August 21, 2003. |
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(8) | | | | None. |
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(9) | | (i) | | Master Custodian Agreement between the Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company effective January 18, 2006. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-7238) filed on April 13, 2006. |
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| | (ii) | | Amendment to Master Custodian Agreement between the Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company effective January 18, 2006. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-7238) filed on April 13, 2006. |
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(10) | | (i) | | Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (Class 1 Shares, formerly Class A Shares), as amended August 10, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on August 10, 2021. |
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| | (ii) | | Distribution and Service Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (Class 2 Shares, formerly Class B Shares), as amended August 10, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on August 10, 2021. |
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| | (iii) | | Distribution and Service Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (Class 3 Shares), as amended August 10, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on August 10, 2021. |
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| | (iv) | | Amended and Restated Plan Pursuant to 18f-3. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on August 1, 2002. |
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(11) | | | | Opinion and Consent of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, counsel for the Registrant is filed herewith. |
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(12) | | | | Form of tax opinion and consent of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, tax counsel for the Registrant with respect to the reorganization of each of the SA BlackRock VCP Global Multi Asset Portfolio and the SA T. Rowe Price VCP Balanced Portfolio each a series of the Registrant, into the SA VCP Dynamic Allocation Portfolio, a series of the Registrant, is filed herewith. |
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(13) | | (i) | | Form of Fund Participation Agreement. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 15, 2004. |
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| | (ii) | | Form of Addendum to Fund Participation Agreement. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on July 5, 2001. |
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| | (iii) | | Form of Addendum to Fund Participation Agreement for Class 1 Shares. Incorporated herein by reference to Post- Effective Amendment No. 46 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 17, 2009. |
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| | (iv) | | Form of Amended and Restated Addendum to Fund Participation Agreement for Class 2 Shares. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 17, 2009. |
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| | (v) | | Form of Amended and Restated Addendum to Fund Participation Agreement for Class 3 Shares. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 17, 2009. |
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| | (vi) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Participation Agreement with SunAmerica Annuity and Life Assurance Company dated April 1, 2011 (Master-Feeder). Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 2, 2012. |
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| | (vii) | | Form of Amendment No. 2 to the Participation Agreement with SunAmerica Annuity and Life Assurance Company (Master-Feeder). Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 2, 2012. |
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| | (viii) | | Amendment No. 3 to the Participation Agreement with American General Life Insurance Company (successor to SunAmerica Annuity Life Assurance Company) (Master-Feeder) dated July 31, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 109 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on December 17, 2018. |
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| | (ix) | | Amendment No. 4 to the Participation Agreement with American General Life Insurance Company (Master-Feeder) dated December 17, 2018. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 109 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on December 17, 2018. |
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| | (x) | | Fund Participation Agreement with First SunAmerica Life Insurance Company dated September 1, 2006 (Master- Feeder). Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 2, 2012. |
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| | (xi) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Participation Agreement with First SunAmerica Life Insurance Company dated April 1, 2011 (Master-Feeder). Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 2, 2012. |
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| | (xii) | | Form of Amendment No. 2 to the Participation Agreement with The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York (successor to First SunAmerica Life Insurance Company) (Master-Feeder). Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 2, 2012. |
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| | (xiii) | | Amendment No. 3 to the Participation Agreement with The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York (Master-Feeder) dated July 31, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 109 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on December 17, 2018. |
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| | (xiv) | | Amendment No. 4 to the Participation Agreement with The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York (Master-Feeder) dated December 17, 2018. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 109 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on December 17, 2018. |
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| | (xv) | | Form of Participation Agreement between SunAmerica Annuity and Life Assurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 49 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 21, 2011. |
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| | (xvi) | | Form of Fund Participation Agreement between First SunAmerica Life Insurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 49 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 21, 2011. |
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| | (xvii) | | Form of Participation Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 24, 2015. |
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| | (xviii) | | Form of Participation Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company, the Registrant, American Funds Insurance Series® and Capital Research and Management Company. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 24, 2015. |
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| | (xix) | | Form of Shareholder Services Agreement between SunAmerica Annuity and Life Assurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 49 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 21, 2011. |
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| | (xx) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between SunAmerica Annuity and Life Assurance Company and the Registrant dated January 23, 2012. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 62 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2012. |
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| | (xxi) | | Amendment No. 2 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between SunAmerica Annuity and Life Assurance Company and the Registrant dated July 16, 2012. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 2, 2012. |
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| | (xxii) | | Amendment No. 3 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between SunAmerica Annuity and Life Assurance Company and the Registrant dated October 15, 2012. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2013. |
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| | (xxiii) | | Amendment No. 4 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated May 1, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 75 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 25, 2014. |
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| | (xxiv) | | Amendment No. 5 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated January 13, 2016. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2016. |
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| | (xxv) | | Amendment No. 6 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated February 6, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 94 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2017. |
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| | (xxvi) | | Amendment No. 7 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated May 1, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xxvii) | | Amendment No. 8 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated August 16, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xxviii) | | Amendment No. 9 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated October 4, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xxix) | | Form of Amendment No.10 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2018. |
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| | (xxx) | | Form of Amendment No. 11 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xxxi) | | Amendment No. 12 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated October 7, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 115 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 7, 2019. |
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| | (xxxii) | | Amendment No. 13 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated October 13, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 13, 2020. |
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| | (xxxiii) | | Amendment No. 14 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between American General Life Insurance Company and the Registrant, dated August 10, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on August 10, 2021. |
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| | (xxxiv) | | Form of Shareholder Services Agreement between First SunAmerica Life Insurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 49 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 21, 2011. |
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| | (xxxv) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York (formerly, First SunAmerica Life Insurance Company) and the Registrant dated January 23, 2012. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 62 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2012. |
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| | (xxxvi) | | Amendment No. 2 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated July 16, 2012. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 2, 2012. |
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| | (xxxvii) | | Amendment No. 3 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated October 15, 2012. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2013. |
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| | (xxxviii) | | Form of Amendment No. 4 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2013. |
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| | (xxxix) | | Amendment No. 5 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated January 13, 2016. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 22, 2016. |
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| | (xl) | | Amendment No. 6 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated February 6, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 94 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2017. |
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| | (xli) | | Amendment No. 7 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated May 1, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xlii) | | Amendment No. 8 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated August 16, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xliii) | | Amendment No. 9 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated October 4, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xliv) | | Form of Amendment No. 10 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2018. |
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| | (xlv) | | Form of Amendment No. 11 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (xlvi) | | Amendment No. 12 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated October 7, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 115 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 7, 2019. |
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| | (xlvii) | | Amendment No. 13 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated October 13, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 13, 2020. |
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| | (xlviii) | | Amendment No. 14 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York and the Registrant dated August 10, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on August 10, 2021. |
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| | (xlix) | | Form of Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 24, 2015. |
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| | (l) | | Amendment No. 1 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated February 6, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 94 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2017. |
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| | (li) | | Amendment No. 2 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated May 1, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (lii) | | Amendment No. 3 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated August 16, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (liii) | | Amendment No. 4 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated October 4, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (liv) | | Form of Amendment No. 5 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 23, 2018. |
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| | (lv) | | Form of Amendment No. 6 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 30, 2019. |
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| | (lvi) | | Amendment No. 7 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated October 7, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 115 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 7, 2019. |
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| | (lvii) | | Amendment No. 8 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant dated October 13, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 115 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on October 13, 2020. |
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| | (lviii) | | Amendment No. 9 to the Shareholder Services Agreement between The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and the Registrant, dated August 10, 2021. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on August 10, 2021. |
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| | (lix) | | Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and Trustee. Incorporated herein by reference to Post- Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on July 5, 2023. |
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| | (lx) | | Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between VALIC Retirement Services Company and the Registrant dated May 1, 2013. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 75 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 25, 2014. |
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| | (lxi) | | Second Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of certain Portfolios, and SunAmerica, dated November 1, 2023. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2024. |
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| | (lxii) | | Rule 12d1-4 Fund of Funds Investment Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of the SA BlackRock Multi- Factor 70/30 Portfolio, and BlackRock ETF Trust, BlackRock ETF Trust II, iShares Trust, iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust, dated January 19, 2022. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 128 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-07238) filed on April 26, 2022. |
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Item 17. Undertakings
(1) The undersigned registrant agrees that prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered through the use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement by any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c) of the Securities Act, the reoffering prospectus will contain the information called for by the applicable registration form for reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for by other items of the applicable form.
(2) The undersigned registrant agrees that every prospectus that is filed under paragraph (1) above will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until the amendment is effective, and that, in determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement for the securities offered therein, and the offering of the securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering of them.
(3) The undersigned registrant agrees to file, by post-effective amendment, an opinion of counsel supporting the tax consequences of the Reorganization within a reasonably prompt time after receipt of such opinion.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed on behalf of the Registrant, in the City of Jersey City, and State of New Jersey, on the 17th day of December 2024.
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SUNAMERICA SERIES TRUST |
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By: | | /s/ John T. Genoy |
| | John T. Genoy |
| | President |
| | (Principal Executive Officer) |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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/s/ John T. Genoy John T. Genoy | | President and Trustee (Principal Executive Officer) | | December 17, 2024 |
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/s/ Gregory R. Kingston Gregory R. Kingston | | Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | | December 17, 2024 |
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* Bruce G. Willison | | Trustee and Chairman | | December 17, 2024 |
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* Tracey C. Doi | | Trustee | | December 17, 2024 |
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* Jane Jelenko | | Trustee | | December 17, 2024 |
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* Christianne Kerns | | Trustee | | December 17, 2024 |
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* Charles H. Self III | | Trustee | | December 17, 2024 |
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* Martha Willis | | Trustee | | December 17, 2024 |
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*By: | | /s/ Edward J. Gizzi |
| | Edward J. Gizzi |
| | Attorney-in-Fact |
* | Pursuant to a Power of Attorney filed herewith. |
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SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS TO FORM N-14
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