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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-07318
Pioneer International Value Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP code)
Dorothy E. Bourassa, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.,
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 742-7825
Date of fiscal year end: November 30
Date of reporting period: December 1, 2008 through November 30, 2009
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREOWNERS.
Pioneer International Value Fund
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Annual Report | November 30, 2009
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Table of Contents
Letter to Shareowners 2
Portfolio Management Discussion 4
Portfolio Summary 8
Prices and Distributions 9
Performance Update 10
Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses 14
Schedule of Investments 16
Financial Statements 23
Notes to Financial Statements 31
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 40
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement 41
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 45
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 1
President's Letter
Dear Shareowner,
Stock and bond markets around the globe have begun to recover this year from
one of their most tumultuous periods in history. This is a welcome relief, and
we are generally optimistic about the prospects for the economy going forward.
Still, challenges remain. Unemployment is high; consumer demand and loan growth
are weak; and housing has not returned to normal.
At Pioneer, we have long advocated the benefits of investing for the long term.
This strategy has generally performed well for many investors. Those who
remained invested in the market during the downturn have most likely seen their
portfolios start to recover over the past year, as the Dow Jones Industrial
Average climbed back from the depressed levels we saw in early 2009. Many bond
investors have similarly seen a strong rebound, with a broad-based recovery
occurring across many different fixed-income asset classes. The riskiest asset
classes, such as high-yield bonds, outperformed other fixed-income asset
classes during most of 2009.
At Pioneer, we are not changing the approach to investing that we have used for
more than 80 years. We remain focused on company fundamentals and risk
management. Our investment process is based on careful research into individual
companies, quantitative analysis, and active portfolio management. This
three-pillared process, which we apply to each of our portfolios, is supported
by an integrated team approach and is designed to carefully balance risk and
reward. While we see potential opportunities for making money in many corners
of the markets around the globe, it takes research and experience to separate
solid investment opportunities from speculation.
Following this difficult period, many investors are rethinking their approach
to investing and risk management. Some are questioning whether the basic
investment principles they were taught in the past are still useful in today's
markets. Complicating matters is that financial markets remain unpredictable.
Our advice, as always, is to work closely with a trusted financial advisor to
discuss your goals and work together to develop an investment strategy that
meets your individual needs. There is no single best strategy that works for
every investor.
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We invite you to learn more about Pioneer and our time-tested approach to
investing by consulting with your financial advisor or visiting us online at
www.pioneerinvestments.com. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we thank
you for investing with Pioneer.
Sincerely,
/s/ Daniel K. Kingsbury
Daniel K. Kingsbury
President and CEO
Pioneer Investment Management USA Inc.
Any information in this shareholder report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing the Fund's historical or future performance are
statements of the opinion of Fund management as of the date of this report.
These statements should not be relied upon for any other purposes. Past
performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee that
market forecasts discussed will be realized.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 3
Portfolio Management Discussion | 11/30/09
Amidst improving global economic conditions, international equities made strong
gains over the 12 months ended November 30, 2009 -- outperforming U.S. stocks
for the period. In the follow interview, Andrea Salvatori, a member of
Pioneer's international investment team in Dublin, Ireland, discusses the
factors that contributed to the rally and his strategies for managing Pioneer
International Value Fund through a very rewarding but complex market
environment.
Q What factors contributed to such a strong recovery in international markets
during the 12 months ended November 30, 2009?
A Coordinated fiscal and monetary policy by the world's governments and central
banks helped to reverse the economic damage caused by the absence of credit
and the loss of confidence across the financial markets that occurred in
late 2008. With some liquidity coming back into the financial system by
early 2009, the credit markets began to improve, suggesting that the
massive sell-off had been overblown. By mid-March 2009, signs of improving
economic data sparked a renewed appetite for higher-risk assets among
investors. This tangible shift in risk tolerance reduced investor interest
in safe, high-quality investments, which had outperformed during the
market's sharp decline, and increased demand for economically-sensitive
securities -- investments that had considerably underperformed during the
correction and thus offered very attractive valuations.
Against this backdrop, international stocks staged a dramatic recovery.
With investors demonstrating greater risk tolerance, emerging market stocks
were the clear front-runner in the rally, rising by 85.68% for the year
ended November 30, 2009, as measured by the Morgan Stanley Capital
International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index. By contrast, the MSCI All
Country World Free ex-U.S. Index, the Fund's former benchmark, returned
47.13%; and European stocks, as measured by the MSCI Europe Index, rose by
41.84%. U.S. stocks lagged all of those indices, with the Standard and
Poor's 500 Index (the S&P 500) returning 32.63% for the same 12-month
period.
Q How did the Fund perform for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2009?
A Pioneer International Value Fund's Class A shares returned 36.72% at net
asset value for the 12 months ended November 30, 2009, while the Fund's
benchmark, the MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index, returned
38.43%. Over the same period, the average return of the 394 funds in
Lipper's International Large Cap Core category was 36.70%. We believe the
Fund's conservative positioning, which helped it to outperform its
benchmark during the first half of the reporting period, proved to be a
headwind in the second six months.
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In our day-to-day management of the Fund, we typically take a disciplined,
long-term view when investing in international markets. However, with the
credit market turmoil spiraling into a systemic financial crisis in the
fall of 2008, market conditions were far from normal during the fiscal
year. As a result, the financial markets' extreme volatility and
uncertainty drove many of our investment decisions for the balance of the
reporting period.
With the near collapse of the capital markets in the early months of the
Fund's fiscal year, we limited the Fund's exposure to investments in the
financials sector and the emerging markets, as well as cyclical stocks in
Asia that were more vulnerable in a slower-growth environment. We
maintained this defensive posture until the middle of February 2009, when
the Fund's positioning took on more of an opportunistic bent with an
increased exposure to cyclical stocks of approximately 10% of total net
assets. As part of this strategy, we added key positions in emerging
markets, including PetroChina. When the rally in global equity markets
began in earnest in March 2009, the increased weighting in these
economically-sensitive stocks proved to be beneficial for the Fund.
By late June 2009, however, we became concerned that the rally was getting
ahead of the underlying fundamentals and that the markets were due for a
correction after climbing so precipitously. Consequently, we trimmed the
cyclical exposure and increased the Fund's weighting in defensive stocks,
such as utilities and consumer staples. As part of this shift, which
affected roughly 8% to 10% of portfolio assets, we bought the Japanese
retailer Family Mart and Finmeccanica, a European defense company. We also
sold the Fund's position in Swiss Reinsurance, which had rebounded along
with other financial-type stocks, to lock in gains. In hindsight, this more
conservative positioning proved too cautious given the sustained rally and
ultimately contributed to the Fund's underperformance relative to the MSCI
EAFE benchmark over the full 12 months of the Fund's fiscal year.
Q With the rally showing signs of staying power, did you take steps to increase
the Fund's cyclical exposure again?
A Yes, we did. Given signs that leading economic indicators were continuing to
improve, albeit at a tepid pace, and that government's policy stimuli
remained supportive of growth and low interest rates, we moved the Fund
towards a more opportunistic direction once again in late July 2009 --
affecting approximately 8% of the Fund's total net assets. We added to the
portfolio's industrial exposure in Asia and Europe, including the Korean
conglomerate GS engineering and Construction, the Japanese shipbuilder
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Alstom, a global leader in transport and
energy infrastructure domiciled in France. In the technology sector, we
bought ST Microelectronics and added to an existing position in China
Mobile.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 5
The emerging markets remain a key area of interest to us, either directly,
or via stocks from developed markets that are targeting growth in emerging
economies. While we feel the recovery is unlikely to continue in a straight
line, we believe emerging markets offer some of the most attractive stocks
in the global markets due to the combination of stronger fundamentals,
better economic management and healthier banking systems.
With equity markets maintaining positive momentum through the end of the
Fund's reporting period, the more aggressive positioning served the Fund
well. On November 30, 2009, the portfolio's positioning featured a
"barbell" approach to quality. This two-pronged strategy features
investments in what we believe to be inexpensive, predictable, and
lower-growth companies with some yield advantage on one end, and more
expensive, higher-growth, "gravity defying" companies with the products,
market position or a strategic competitive advantage that can enable them
to grow, regardless of the directions of economic growth.
Q Investments in developed markets represented the bulk of the Fund's holdings
as of November 30, 2009. What is your view on Europe and Japan and what
firms in those regions did you find attractive?
A The euro-zone economy shows increasing signs of recovery, but challenges
remain across Europe. However, we think some potentially interesting
opportunities exist in the equity markets there, as evidenced by ongoing
merger-and-acquisition and private equity transactions. Any combination of
catalysts could entice investors to recognize the existing values in
European stocks, including lower inflationary pressures or a stabilization
of the U.S. housing market.
With cost cutting to improve profit margins and their diversified
investment banking operations, we believe that BNP Paribas and Societe
Generale offer an attractive earnings mix and above-average growth
prospects for 2010. Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline, struggled
during the 12-month period, but is a good example of what we believe is a
well-managed company adapting its strategy to survive difficult economic
conditions. The company is using price to stimulate strong passenger growth
and seems to be holding up better than weaker competitors, many of which
could struggle in response to slow growth and pressure from Ryanair.
We are less sanguine on Japan given recessionary pressures there and have
underweighted the Fund's assets there relative to the MSCI EAFE benchmark.
We have been concentrating on companies with good corporate governance and
exposure to other Asian markets, including Kurita Water, Japan Tobacco and
Capcom.
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Q What is your outlook?
A In our view, the unprecedented rally since March 2009 has pushed
international equity prices from cheap to fairly valued. While much
progress has been made on the economic front, due in large part to the
massive fiscal and monetary stimuli, we believe many headwinds remain for
consumers, governments and companies. Despite some concern about inflation,
we believe that policymakers' key priorities will be to keep momentum on
the side of growth.
We seem to be at an inflection point in the economy and we will be
monitoring developments closely. We are positioning the Fund for a
low-growth economic environment with more muted market returns. We believe
garnering returns is going to be harder going forward, especially compared
to the last nine months of the Fund's fiscal year. Stock selection is
likely to be more important than themes or asset allocation in the next
market phase. One key factor will be finding high-quality companies with
the ability to increase market share at the expense of weaker competitors.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments on pages 16-22 for a full listing
of Fund securities.
Investing in foreign and/or emerging markets securities involves risks relating
to interest rates, currency exchange rates, economic, and political conditions.
The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a
limited number of countries and therefore is susceptible to adverse economic,
political or regulatory developments affecting those countries. At times, the
Fund's investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are
interrelated or have common risks, making it more susceptible to any economic,
political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting those industries
or sectors.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee
that market forecasts discussed will be realized.
Any information in this shareholder report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing the Fund's historical or future performance are
statements of the opinion of Fund management as of the date of this report.
These statements should not be relied upon for any other purposes.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 7
Portfolio Summary | 11/30/09
Sector Distribution
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Financials 27.2%
Industrials 14.9%
Materials 11.7%
Consumer Staples 8.4%
Energy 8.2%
Consumer Discretionary 8.0%
Health Care 6.4%
Telecommunication Services 5.2%
Information Technology 5.1%
Utilities 4.9%
Geographical Distribution
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A BAR CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
France 19.3%
United Kingdom 18.8%
Japan 17.7%
Switzerland 7.5%
Germany 5.3%
Australia 4.4%
Norway 4.1%
Spain 3.8%
People's Republic of China 3.4%
Ireland 2.2%
Singapore 2.0%
United States 1.9%
Brazil 1.8%
Netherlands 1.7%
Paupa New Guinea 1.6%
Mexico 1.1%
Hong Kong 1.1%
South Korea 1.0%
Other (individually less than 1%) 1.3%
10 Largest Holdings
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)*
1. HSBC Holding Plc 4.12%
2. Eutelsat Communications SA 3.80
3. CS Group 3.63
4. BHP Billiton, Ltd. 3.39
5. Vodafone Group Plc 3.03
6. Societe Generale SA 2.73
7. BP Amoco Plc 2.56
8. BNP Paribas SA 2.40
9. Repsol SA 2.19
10. Allianz AG 2.18
* This list excludes temporary cash investments and derivative instruments.
The portfolio is actively managed, and current holdings may be different.
The holdings listed should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell
any security listed.
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Prices and Distributions | 11/30/09
Net Asset Value per Share
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Class 11/30/09 11/30/08
A $19.16 $14.15
B $17.31 $12.77
C $17.12 $12.64
Class 11/30/09 4/16/09*
Y $19.22 $14.11
Distributions per Share: 12/1/08-11/30/09
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Net Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
A $0.1431 $ -- $ --
B $ -- $ -- $ --
C $ -- $ -- $ --
Y $ -- $ -- $ --
* Class Y shares were first publicly offered on April 16, 2009.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 9
Performance Update | 11/30/09 Class A Shares
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer International Value Fund at public offering price,
compared to that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe,
Australasia and Far East Index (EAFE).
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of November 30, 2009)
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Net Asset Public Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
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10 Years -0.68% -1.27%
5 Years 3.20 1.99
1 Year 36.72 28.89
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2009)
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Gross Net
1.90% 1.70%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer
International Value Fund MSCI EAFE Index
11/99 $9,425 $10,000
11/00 $7,967 $9,054
11/01 $5,965 $7,346
11/02 $5,319 $6,449
11/03 $6,154 $8,045
11/04 $7,517 $10,028
11/05 $8,558 $11,404
11/06 $10,789 $14,680
11/07 $12,702 $17,291
11/08 $6,436 $9,078
11/09 $8,799 $12,566
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
NAV results represent the percent change in net asset value per share. Returns
would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. POP returns reflect
deduction of maximum 5.75% sales charge. All results are historical and assume
the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other share classes are
available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the
periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower. Waivers
may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual through
a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any time. See
the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations in effect as of
4/1/09 for Class A shares. There can be no assurance that Pioneer will extend
the expense limitations beyond such time. Please see the prospectus and
financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
MSCI EAFE Index is a commonly used measure of international stocks. Index
returns are calculated monthly, assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike
Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. You cannot
invest directly in an index.
10 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Performance Update | 11/30/09 Class B Shares
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer International Value Fund, compared to that of the
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia and Far East
Index (EAFE).
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of November 30, 2009)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years -1.68% -1.68%
5 Years 2.30 2.30
1 Year 35.55 31.55
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2009)
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Gross Net
2.76% 2.60%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer
International Value Fund MSCI EAFE Index
11/99 $10,000 $10,000
11/00 $8,375 $9,054
11/01 $6,206 $7,346
11/02 $5,472 $6,449
11/03 $6,255 $8,045
11/04 $7,534 $10,028
11/05 $8,507 $11,404
11/06 $10,632 $14,680
11/07 $12,403 $17,291
11/08 $6,226 $9,078
11/09 $8,440 $12,566
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
"If Held" results represent the percent change in net asset value per share.
Returns would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. "If redeemed"
returns reflect the deduction of applicable contingent deferred sales charge
(CDSC). Effective December 1, 2004, the period during which a CDSC is applied
to withdrawals was shortened to 5 years. The maximum CDSC for class B shares
continues to be 4%. For more complete information, please see the prospectus.
Note: Shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004 remain subject to the CDSC in
effect at the time you purchased those shares. For performance information for
shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004, please visit
www.pioneerinvestments.com.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the
periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower. Waivers
may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual through
a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any time. See
the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations in effect as of
4/1/09 for Class B shares. There can be no assurance that Pioneer will extend
the expense limitations beyond such time. Please see the prospectus and
financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
MSCI EAFE Index is a commonly used measure of international stocks. Index
returns are calculated monthly, assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike
Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. You cannot
invest directly in an index.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 11
Performance Update | 11/30/09 Class C Shares
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer International Value Fund, compared to that of the
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia and Far East
Index (EAFE).
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of November 30, 2009)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years -1.71% -1.71%
5 Years 2.33 2.33
1 Year 35.44 35.44
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2009)
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Gross Net
2.57% 2.57%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer
International Value Fund MSCI EAFE Index
11/99 $10,000 $10,000
11/00 $8,360 $9,054
11/01 $6,172 $7,346
11/02 $5,438 $6,449
11/03 $6,221 $8,045
11/04 $7,499 $10,028
11/05 $8,468 $11,404
11/06 $10,592 $14,680
11/07 $12,374 $17,291
11/08 $6,213 $9,078
11/09 $8,414 $12,566
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Class C shares held for less than one year are also subject to a 1% contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). The performance of Class C shares does not
reflect the 1% front-end sales charge in effect prior to February 1, 2004. If
you paid a 1% sales charge, your returns would be lower than those shown above.
"If Held" results represent the percent change in net asset value per share.
Returns would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. All results are
historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other
share classes are available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the
periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower. Waivers
may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual through
a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any time. See
the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations in effect as of
4/1/09 for Class C shares. There can be no assurance that Pioneer will extend
the expense limitations beyond such time. Please see the prospectus and
financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
MSCI EAFE Index is a commonly used measure of international stocks. Index
returns are calculated monthly, assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike
Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. You cannot
invest directly in an index.
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Performance Update | 11/30/09 Class Y Shares
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer International Value Fund, compared to that of the
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia and Far East
Index (EAFE).
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of November 30, 2009)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years -0.65% -0.65%
5 Years 3.26 3.26
1 Year 37.15 37.15
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2009)
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Gross Net
1.12% 1.12%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer
International Value Fund MSCI EAFE Index
11/99 $10,000 $10,000
11/00 $8,453 $9,054
11/01 $6,329 $7,346
11/02 $5,644 $6,449
11/03 $6,529 $8,045
11/04 $7,976 $10,028
11/05 $9,080 $11,404
11/06 $11,447 $14,680
11/07 $13,477 $17,291
11/08 $6,829 $9,078
11/09 $9,366 $12,566
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted. The performance data quoted represents past
performance, which is no guarantee of future results.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and shares when redeemed
may be worth more or less than their original cost. Class Y shares were first
offered on April 16, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to the inception
of Class Y shares reflects the NAV performance of the Fund's Class A shares.
The performance does not reflect differences in expenses, including the Rule
12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares. Since fees for Class A shares are
generally higher than those of Class Y shares, the performance for Class Y
shares prior to their inception would have been higher than the performance
shown. Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are available for
limited groups of eligible investors, including institutional investors. All
results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the
periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower. Waivers
may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual through
a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any time. See
the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
MSCI EAFE Index is a commonly used measure of international stocks. Index
returns are calculated monthly, assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike
Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. You cannot
invest directly in an index.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 13
Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses
As a shareowner in the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
(1) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service
(12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses; and
(2) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and
redemption fees.
This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in
dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing
costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment
of $1,000 at the beginning of the Fund's latest six-month period and held
throughout the six months.
Using the Tables
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Actual Expenses
The first table below provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the
amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period as
follows:
(1) Divide your account value by $1,000 Example: an $8,600 account value
[divided by] $1,000 = 8.6
(2) Multiply the result in (1) above by the corresponding share class's number
in the third row under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period"
to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer International Value Fund
Based on actual returns from June 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009.
Share Class A B C Y
Beginning Account Value
on 6/1/09 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
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Ending Account
Value (after expenses)
on 11/30/09 $ 1,157.66 $ 1,152.44 $ 1,152.09 $ 1,152.06
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Expenses Paid
During Period* $ 8.22 $ 12.95 $ 12.95 $ 5.45
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.52%, 2.40%,
2.40% and 1.01% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
14 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed
rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual
return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate
the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the
Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5%
hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your
ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales
charges (loads), or redemption fees that are charged at the time of the
transaction. Therefore, the table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs
only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning
different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your
costs would have been higher.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer International Value Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% return per year before expenses, reflecting the
period from June 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009.
Share Class A B C Y
Beginning Account Value $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
on 6/1/09
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Ending Account $ 1,017.45 $ 1,013.04 $ 1,013.04 $ 1,020.00
Value (after expenses)
on 11/30/09
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Expenses Paid $ 7.69 $ 12.11 $ 12.11 $ 5.11
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.52%, 2.40%,
2.40% and 1.01% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 15
Schedule of Investments | 11/30/09
Shares Value
COMMON STOCKS -- 98.3%
ENERGY -- 8.1%
Coal & Consumable Fuels -- 0.8%
1,367,900 Yanzhou Coal Mining Co., Ltd.* $ 2,777,661
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Integrated Oil & Gas -- 7.3%
172,202 BG Group Plc $ 3,107,331
877,963 BP Amoco Plc 8,323,076
260,371 Repsol SA 7,117,852
184,220 Royal Dutch Shell Plc 5,480,940
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$ 24,029,199
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Total Energy $ 26,806,860
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MATERIALS -- 11.5%
Construction Materials -- 1.1%
302,630 Cemex SA (A.D.R.)* $ 3,416,693
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Diversified Chemical -- 2.3%
86,575 Akzo Nobel NV $ 5,463,631
36,541 BASF AG 2,194,942
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$ 7,658,573
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Diversified Metals & Mining -- 4.6%
286,404 BHP Billiton, Ltd. $ 11,014,046
175,316 Vale S.A. (A.D.R.) 4,295,242
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$ 15,309,288
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Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals -- 0.9%
72,105 Yara International ASA $ 3,072,515
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Gold -- 1.6%
1,615,298 Lihir Gold, Ltd. $ 5,319,470
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Metal & Glass Containers -- 1.0%
727,375 Rexam Plc* $ 3,312,683
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Total Materials $ 38,089,222
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CAPITAL GOODS -- 8.8%
Aerospace & Defense -- 0.6%
120,806 Finmeccanica S.p.A. $ 1,995,315
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Construction & Engineering -- 1.0%
34,169 GS Engineering & Construction Corp.* $ 3,229,448
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Electrical Component & Equipment -- 1.1%
34,837 Schneider Electric SA $ 3,788,220
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Heavy Electrical Equipment -- 2.5%
66,037 Alstom $ 4,594,296
503,000 Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 3,597,201
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$ 8,191,497
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
16 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Shares Value
Industrial Machinery -- 2.8%
178,225 Gea Group AG $ 3,751,321
167,700 Kurita Water Industries, Ltd.* 5,379,206
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$ 9,130,527
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Trading Companies & Distributors -- 0.8%
376,600 Itochu Corp.* $ 2,634,763
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Total Capital Goods $ 28,969,770
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 1.7%
Environmental & Facilities Services -- 1.7%
1,142,576 Tomra Systems ASA $ 5,701,195
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Total Commercial Services & Supplies $ 5,701,195
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TRANSPORTATION -- 4.2%
Airlines -- 2.1%
1,687,462 Ryanair Holdings Plc* $ 7,006,967
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Highways & Railtrack -- 1.0%
2,682,016 Macquarie Infrastructure Group* $ 3,203,208
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Railroads -- 1.1%
49,500 East Japan Railway Co.* $ 3,523,481
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Total Transportation $ 13,733,656
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AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS -- 1.3%
Automobile Manufacturers -- 1.3%
90,179 Renault SA* $ 4,323,030
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Total Automobiles & Components $ 4,323,030
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CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL -- 2.8%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods -- 0.2%
24,312 Cie Financiere Richemont AG $ 781,233
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Homebuilding -- 2.6%
100,587 Gafisa SA* $ 1,663,940
1,151,000 Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.* 6,887,195
------------
$ 8,551,135
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Total Consumer Durables & Apparel $ 9,332,368
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MEDIA -- 3.7%
Cable & Satellite -- 3.7%
378,795 Eutelsat Communications SA $ 12,363,952
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Total Media $ 12,363,952
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FOOD & DRUG RETAILING -- 2.9%
Food Retail -- 1.6%
159,300 FamilyMart Co., Ltd.* $ 5,261,258
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Hypermarkets & Supercenters -- 1.3%
90,622 Carrefour Supermarch $ 4,388,807
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Total Food & Drug Retailing $ 9,650,065
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 17
Schedule of Investments | 11/30/09 (continued)
Shares Value
FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO -- 5.4%
Brewers -- 1.1%
217,100 Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. $ 3,570,015
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Packaged Foods & Meats -- 2.8%
454,594 Cermaq ASA* $ 4,669,157
160,091 Unilever Plc 4,688,353
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$ 9,357,510
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Tobacco -- 1.5%
163,114 Imperial Tobacco Group Plc $ 4,782,219
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Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco $ 17,709,744
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 3.1%
Health Care Equipment -- 1.8%
46,402 Synthes, Inc. $ 6,089,445
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Health Care Services -- 1.3%
78,175 Fresenius Medical Care AG $ 4,150,240
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Total Health Care Equipment & Services $ 10,239,685
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PHARMACEUTICALS & BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 3.3%
Pharmaceuticals -- 3.3%
37,762 Novartis AG $ 2,089,358
33,245 Roche Holdings AG 5,427,668
79,300 Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd. 3,321,653
------------
$ 10,838,679
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Total Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology $ 10,838,679
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BANKS -- 14.2%
Diversified Banks -- 14.2%
307,920 Banco Santander Central Hispano SA $ 5,243,867
95,126 BNP Paribas SA 7,795,411
626,738 Development Bank of Singapore, Ltd. 6,525,584
1,150,418 HSBC Holding Plc 13,394,036
247,180 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.* 1,399,169
127,141 Societe Generale 8,880,683
114,500 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.* 3,796,849
------------
$ 47,035,599
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Total Banks $ 47,035,599
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS -- 5.9%
Asset Management & Custody Banks -- 0.5%
301,669 Man Group Plc $ 1,576,754
821 Reinet Investments SCA* 12,378
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$ 1,589,132
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
18 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Shares Value
Diversified Capital Markets -- 4.9%
229,213 CS Group $ 11,786,593
283,121 UBS AG* 4,354,797
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$ 16,141,390
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Investment Banking & Brokerage -- 0.5%
334,700 Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. $ 1,813,164
------------
Total Diversified Financials $ 19,543,686
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INSURANCE -- 4.6%
Life & Health Insurance -- 2.4%
1,009,000 China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.* $ 5,146,795
120,350 T&D Holdings, Inc.* 2,798,140
------------
$ 7,944,935
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Multi-Line Insurance -- 2.2%
57,785 Allianz AG $ 7,074,530
26,340 Aviva Plc 159,292
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$ 7,233,822
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Total Insurance $ 15,178,757
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REAL ESTATE -- 2.0%
Diversified Real Estate Activities -- 2.0%
517,000 Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd. $ 3,716,890
157,901 Mitsui Fudosan Co.* 2,773,521
------------
$ 6,490,411
------------
Total Real Estate $ 6,490,411
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SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 2.6%
Application Software -- 0.5%
340,006 GameLoft* $ 1,687,484
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Home Entertainment Software -- 2.1%
15,200 Nintendo Corp., Ltd.* $ 3,820,731
200,721 UBISOFT Entertainment SA* 3,048,787
------------
$ 6,869,518
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Total Software & Services $ 8,557,002
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TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT -- 2.4%
Computer Storage & Peripherals -- 1.0%
77,043 Gemalto NV* $ 3,403,528
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Electronic Manufacturing Services -- 0.4%
129,609 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (G.D.R.)* $ 1,162,224
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Office Electronics -- 1.0%
84,751 Canon, Inc. $ 3,296,662
------------
Total Technology Hardware & Equipment $ 7,862,414
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 19
Schedule of Investments | 11/30/09 (continued)
Shares Value
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 5.0%
Integrated Telecommunication Services -- 1.1%
87,100 Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.* $ 3,788,774
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Wireless Telecommunication Services -- 3.9%
326,500 China Mobile, Ltd. $ 3,105,947
4,355,321 Vodafone Group Plc 9,853,407
------------
$ 12,959,354
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Total Telecommunication Services $ 16,748,128
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UTILITIES -- 4.8%
Electric Utilities -- 0.4%
46,597 Fortum Corp. $ 1,181,781
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Independent Power Producer & Energy Traders -- 0.8%
323,224 Clipper Windpower Plc* $ 769,738
447,725 International Power Plc 2,030,027
------------
$ 2,799,765
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Multi-Utilities -- 2.5%
114,587 Gaz De France $ 4,775,568
320,070 National Grid Plc 3,483,519
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$ 8,259,087
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Water Utilities -- 1.1%
161,742 Suez Environnement SA $ 3,584,569
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Total Utilities $ 15,825,202
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $287,044,632) $324,999,425
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RIGHTS/WARRANTS -- 0.0%
ENERGY -- 0.0%
Integrated Oil & Gas -- 0.0%
184,220 Royal Dutch Shell Rights Exp. 12/9/09* $ --
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Total Energy $ --
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TOTAL RIGHTS/WARRANTS
(Cost $0) $ --
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES -- 98.3%
(Cost $287,044,632) (a) (b) $324,999,425
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- 1.7% $ 5,771,402
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $330,770,827
================================================================================
(A.D.R.) American Depositary Receipt.
(G.D.R.) Global Depositary Receipt.
* Non-income producing security.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
(a) At November 30, 2009, the net unrealized gain on investments based on
cost for federal income tax purposes of $294,128,707 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in which there is an
excess of value over tax cost $ 41,666,311
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in which there is an
excess of tax cost over value (10,795,593)
------------
Net unrealized gain $ 30,870,718
============
(b) Distributions of investments by country of issue, as a percentage of
total investment in securities (excluding temporary cash investments),
is as follows:
France 19.3%
United Kingdom 18.8%
Japan 17.7%
Switzerland 7.5%
Germany 5.3%
Australia 4.4%
Norway 4.1%
Spain 3.8%
People's Republic of China 3.4%
Ireland 2.2%
Singapore 2.0%
United States 1.9%
Brazil 1.8%
Netherlands 1.7%
Paupa New Guinea 1.6%
Mexico 1.1%
Hong Kong 1.1%
South Korea 1.0%
Other (individually less than 1%) 1.3%
-----
100.0%
=====
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for the
year ended November 30, 2009 aggregated $134,936,075 and $94,279,028,
respectively.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 21
Schedule of Investments | 11/30/09 (continued)
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments.
These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Highest priority is given to Level 1 inputs and lowest priority is given to
Level 3.
Level 1 -- quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 -- other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for
similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit
risk, etc.)
Level 3 -- significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own
assumptions in determining fair value of investments)
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of November 30, 2009, in
valuing the Fund's assets:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Common Stocks $9,375,875 $ -- $-- $ 9,375,875
Common Stocks* $ -- $315,623,550 $-- $315,623,550
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Total $9,375,875 $315,623,550 $-- $324,999,425
================================================================================
* Securities of non-U.S. issuers are valued using independent pricing
services.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
22 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 11/30/09
ASSETS:
Investment in securities (cost $287,044,632) $324,999,425
Cash 4,200,823
Foreign currencies, at value (cost $8,336) 7,867
Receivables --
Fund shares sold 184,500
Dividends and foreign taxes withheld 1,582,864
Due from Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. 38,853
Other 31,801
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Total assets $331,046,133
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LIABILITIES:
Payables --
Fund shares repurchased $ 94,650
Due to affiliates 89,095
Accrued expenses 91,561
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Total liabilities $ 275,306
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NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $482,127,324
Undistributed net investment income 1,598,995
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency
transactions (190,958,718)
Net unrealized gain on investments 37,954,793
Net unrealized gain on other assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies 48,433
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Total net assets $330,770,827
====================================================================================
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(No par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
Class A (based on $106,262,661/5,545,437 shares) $ 19.16
Class B (based on $14,537,680/839,818 shares) $ 17.31
Class C (based on $14,838,747/866,564 shares) $ 17.12
Class Y (based on $195,131,739/10,151,203 shares) $ 19.22
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A ($19.16 [divided by] 94.25% ) $ 20.33
====================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 23
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended 11/30/09
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $540,309) $ 4,169,893
Interest 26,925
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Total investment income $ 4,196,818
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EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 1,558,495
Transfer agent fees and expenses
Class A 354,727
Class B 75,218
Class C 42,847
Class Y 1,045
Distribution fees
Class A 186,482
Class B 95,172
Class C 90,361
Shareholder communications expense 239,714
Administrative reimbursements 74,085
Custodian fees 56,168
Registration fees 69,053
Professional fees 99,070
Printing expense 36,003
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated trustees 8,317
Miscellaneous 29,162
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Total expenses $ 3,015,919
Less fees waived and expenses reimbursed by Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc. (525,871)
Less fees paid indirectly (206)
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Net expenses $ 2,489,842
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Net investment income $ 1,706,976
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
Net realized loss on:
Investments $ (9,059,028)
Forward foreign currency contracts and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (71,175) $(9,130,203)
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Change in net unrealized gain on:
Investments $ 65,905,601
Forward foreign currency contracts and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (113,815) $65,791,786
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Net gain on investments and foreign currency transactions $56,661,583
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $58,368,559
==============================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
24 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended 11/30/09 and 11/30/08, respectively
Year Ended Year Ended
11/30/09 11/30/08
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 1,706,976 $ 1,105,420
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency
transactions (9,130,203) (7,590,314)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign
currency transactions 65,791,786 (64,966,304)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from
operations $ 58,368,559 $ (71,451,198)
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income:
Class A ($0.14 and $0.19 per share, respectively) $ (533,236) $ (898,147)
Class B ($0.00 and $0.06 per share, respectively) -- (46,117)
Class C ($0.00 and $0.10 per share, respectively) -- (68,577)
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Total distributions to shareowners $ (533,236) $ (1,012,841)
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FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale of shares $ 60,014,961 $ 17,362,351
Shares issued in reorganization 171,182,574 --
Reinvestment of distributions 470,590 894,876
Cost of shares repurchased (23,820,010) (49,017,569)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from
Fund share transactions $207,848,115 $ (30,760,342)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets $265,683,438 $(103,224,381)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 65,087,389 168,311,770
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End of year $330,770,827 $ 65,087,389
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Undistributed net investment income $ 1,598,995 $ 496,430
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 25
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
'09 Shares '09 Amount '08 Shares '08 Amount
Class A
Shares sold 472,821 $ 8,534,326 496,898 $ 12,043,033
Shares issued in reorganization 2,201,290 36,959,652 -- --
Reinvestment of distributions 31,945 470,590 28,873 790,743
Less shares repurchased (957,794) (15,327,586) (1,468,027) (33,613,994)
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Net increase (decrease) 1,748,262 $ 30,636,982 (942,256) $(20,780,218)
================================================================================================
Class B
Shares sold 90,650 $ 1,425,252 126,055 $ 2,758,718
Shares issued in reorganization 527,650 8,036,113 -- --
Reinvestment of distributions -- -- 1,731 43,149
Less shares repurchased (246,626) (3,543,551) (387,436) (8,128,926)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) 371,674 $ 5,917,814 (259,650) $ (5,327,059)
================================================================================================
Class C
Shares sold 167,836 $ 2,623,931 119,874 $ 2,560,600
Shares issued in reorganization 445,299 6,710,648 -- --
Reinvestment of distributions -- -- 2,471 60,984
Less shares repurchased (172,658) (2,404,249) (348,494) (7,274,649)
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Net increase (decrease) 440,477 $ 6,930,330 (226,149) $ (4,653,065)
================================================================================================
Class Y*
Shares sold 3,182,672 $ 47,431,452 -- $ --
Shares issued in reorganization 7,107,446 119,476,161 -- --
Less shares repurchased (138,915) (2,544,624) -- --
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Net increase 10,151,203 $164,362,989 -- $ --
================================================================================================
* Class Y shares were first publicly offered on April 16, 2009.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
26 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Financial Highlights
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
11/30/09 11/30/08 11/30/07 11/30/06 11/30/05
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.15 $ 28.12 $ 23.98 $ 19.08 $ 16.76
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.14 $ 0.27 $ 0.22 $ 0.12 $ 0.12
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions 5.01 (14.05) 4.02 4.84 2.20
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 5.15 $ (13.78) $ 4.24 $ 4.96 $ 2.32
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.14) (0.19) (0.10) (0.06) --
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Redemption fee $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 0.00(a) 0.00(a)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 5.01 $ (13.97) $ 4.14 $ 4.90 $ 2.32
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 19.16 $ 14.15 $ 28.12 $ 23.98 $ 19.08
=================================================================================================================================
Total return* 36.72% (49.33)% 17.73% 26.07% 13.84%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.52% 1.71% 1.68% 1.71% 1.70%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 0.97% 1.07% 0.76% 0.52% 0.61%
Portfolio turnover rate 54% 135% 81% 98% 111%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $106,263 $ 53,725 $133,264 $142,645 $128,426
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 2.10% 1.90% 1.68% 1.79% 1.88%
Net investment income 0.39% 0.88% 0.76% 0.44% 0.43%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.52% 1.70% 1.66% 1.70% 1.70%
Net investment income 0.97% 1.08% 0.78% 0.53% 0.61%
=================================================================================================================================
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
(a) Amount rounds to less than one cent per share.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
11/30/09 11/30/08 11/30/07 11/30/06 11/30/05
Class B
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.77 $ 25.50 $ 21.86 $ 17.49 $ 15.49
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $ (0.05)# $ 0.09 $ (0.02) $ (0.07) $ (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions 4.59 (12.76) 3.66 4.44 2.04
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 4.54 $ (12.67) $ 3.64 $ 4.37 $ 2.00
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income -- (0.06) -- -- --
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Redemption fee $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 0.00(a) $ 0.00(a)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 4.54 $ (12.73) $ 3.64 $ 4.37 $ 2.00
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Net asset value, end of period $ 17.31 $ 12.77 $ 25.50 $ 21.86 $ 17.49
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Total return* 35.55% (49.80)% 16.65% 24.99% 12.91%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.40% 2.61% 2.55% 2.62% 2.57%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets+ (0.06)% 0.14% (0.12)% (0.41)% (0.25)%
Portfolio turnover rate 54% 135% 81% 98% 111%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 14,538 $ 5,978 $ 18,562 $ 15,282 $ 14,205
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 3.05% 2.76% 2.55% 2.76% 2.96%
Net investment loss (0.71)% (0.01)% (0.12)% (0.55)% (0.64)%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.40% 2.60% 2.52% 2.60% 2.56%
Net investment income (loss) (0.06)% 0.15% (0.09)% (0.39)% (0.24)%
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* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the
aggregate gain on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and
repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the
investments of the Fund.
(a) Amount rounds to less than one cent per share.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
11/30/09 11/30/08 11/30/07 11/30/06 11/30/05
Class C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.64 $ 25.28 $ 21.64 $ 17.30 $ 15.32
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $ (0.05)# $ 0.08 $ (0.01) $ (0.06) $ (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions $ 4.53 $ (12.62) 3.65 4.40 2.02
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 4.48 $ (12.54) $ 3.64 $ 4.34 $ 1.98
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income -- (0.10) -- -- --
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Redemption fee $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 0.00(a) $ 0.00(a)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 4.48 $ (12.64) $ 3.64 $ 4.34 $ 1.98
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Net asset value, end of period $ 17.12 $ 12.64 $ 25.28 $ 21.64 $ 17.30
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Total return* 35.44% (49.79)% 16.82% 25.09% 12.92%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.40% 2.57% 2.45% 2.54% 2.57%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets+ (0.04)% 0.22% 0.00%(b) (0.35)% (0.26)%
Portfolio turnover rate 54% 135% 81% 98% 111%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 14,839 $ 5,384 $ 16,486 $ 11,030 $ 8,826
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 2.74% 2.57% 2.45% 2.54% 2.79%
Net investment income (loss) (0.38)% 0.22% 0.00%(b) (0.35)% (0.48)%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.40% 2.56% 2.44% 2.54% 2.57%
Net investment income (loss) (0.04)% 0.23% 0.01% (0.33)% (0.26)%
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* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the
aggregate gain on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and
repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the
investments of the Fund.
(a) Amount rounds to less than one cent per share.
(b) Amount rounds to less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 29
Financial Highlights (continued)
4/16/09 (a)
to
11/30/09
Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.11
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Increase from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.10
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency
transactions 5.01
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Net increase from investment operations $ 5.11
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Net increase in net asset value $ 5.11
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Net asset value, end of period $ 19.22
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Total return* 36.22%(b)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.01%**
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 1.10%**
Portfolio turnover rate 54%(b)
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $195,132
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser
and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.01%**
Net investment income 1.10%**
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser
and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.01%**
Net investment income 1.10%**
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* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions and the complete redemption of
the investment at net asset value at the end of each period.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
(a) Class Y shares were first publicly offered on April 16, 2009.
(b) Not annualized.
** Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
30 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Notes to Financial Statements | 11/30/09
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer International Value Fund (the Fund) is the sole portfolio comprising
Pioneer Series Trust VIII, a Delaware statutory trust registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management investment
company. The investment objective of the Fund is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund offers four classes of shares designated as Class A, Class B, Class C
and Class Y shares. Class R shares were first publicly offered on April 1, 2003
and ceased operations on February 1, 2007. Class Y shares were first publicly
offered on April 16, 2009. Effective as of the close of business on December 31,
2009, Class B shares are no longer offered to new or existing shareholders,
except that dividends and/or capital gain distributions may continue to be
reinvested in Class B shares, and shareholders may exchange their Class B shares
for Class B shares of other Pioneer funds, as permitted by existing exchange
privileges. Each class of shares represents an interest in the same portfolio of
investments of the Fund and has identical rights (based on relative net asset
values) to assets and liquidation proceeds. Share classes can bear different
rates of class-specific fees and expenses such as transfer agent and
distribution fees. Differences in class-specific fees and expenses will result
in differences in net investment income and, therefore, the payment of different
dividends from net investment income earned by each class. The Amended and
Restated Declaration of Trust of the Fund gives the Board the flexibility to
specify either per-share voting or dollar-weighted voting when submitting
matters for shareholder approval. Under per-share voting, each share of a class
of the Fund is entitled to one vote. Under dollar-weighted voting, a
shareholder's voting power is determined not by the number of shares owned, but
by the dollar value of the shares on the record date. Each share class has
exclusive voting rights with respect to matters affecting only that class,
including with respect to the distribution plan for that class. There is no
distribution plan for Class Y shares. Class B shares convert to Class A shares
eight years after the date of purchase.
Investing in foreign and/or emerging markets securities involves risks relating
to interest rates, currency exchange rates, economic, and political conditions.
The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a
limited number of countries and therefore is susceptible to adverse economic,
political or regulatory developments affecting those countries. At times, the
Fund's investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are
interrelated or have common risks, making it more susceptible to any economic,
political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting those industries
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 31
and sectors. The Fund's prospectuses contain unaudited information regarding the
Fund's principal risks. Please refer to those documents when considering the
Fund's principal risks.
The Fund's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles that require the management of the Fund
to, among other things, make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of
income, expenses and gain or loss on investments during the reporting year.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Fund in the preparation of its financial statements, which are consistent with
those policies generally accepted in the investment company industry:
A. Security Valuation
Security transactions are recorded as of trade date. The net asset value of
the Fund is computed once daily, on each day the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) is open, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. In
computing the net asset value, securities that have traded on an exchange
are fair valued using the last sale price on the principal exchange where
they are traded. Securities that have not traded on the date of valuation,
or securities for which sale prices are not available, generally are fair
valued using the mean between the last bid and asked prices. Securities for
which market prices and/or quotations are not readily available or are
considered to be unreliable are valued using fair value methods pursuant to
procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.
The Fund invests primarily in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The principal
exchanges and markets for such securities have closing times prior to the
close of the NYSE. However, the value of these securities may be influenced
by changes in global markets occurring after the closing times of the local
exchanges and markets up to the time the Fund determines its net asset
value. Consequently, the Board of Trustees of the Fund has determined that
daily adjustments to the valuation of securities of non-U.S. issuers by an
independent service using fair value methods is appropriate for the Fund.
The Fund may also use fair value methods if it is determined that a
significant event has occurred after the close of the exchange or market on
which the security trades and prior to the determination of the Fund's net
asset value. Thus, the valuation of the Fund's securities may differ from
exchange prices. At November 30, 2009, there were no securities that were
valued using fair value methods (other than securities that were valued
using prices supplied by independent pricing services).
32 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain
dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have
passed are recorded as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the ex-dividend
data in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including
interest on income-bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual basis.
Dividend and interest income are reported net of unrecoverable foreign
taxes withheld at the applicable country rates.
Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified
cost method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes.
B. Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts
denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using
current exchange rates.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent,
among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign currency
contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the
amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollars actually received. Further,
the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments
are not segregated in the Statement of Operations from the effects of
changes in market price of those securities but are included with the net
realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
C. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts (contracts) for
the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a
future date. All contracts are marked to market daily at the applicable
exchange rates, and any resulting unrealized gains or losses are recorded
in the Fund's financial statements. The Fund records realized gains and
losses at the time a portfolio hedge is offset by entry into a closing
transaction or extinguished by delivery of the currency. Risks may arise
upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of
counterparties to meet the terms of the contract and from unanticipated
movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar
(see Note 6).
D. Federal Income Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute
all of its taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its
share-owners. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Tax
years for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by tax
authorities.
In addition to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund may
also be required to pay local taxes on the recognition of capital gains
and/or
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 33
the repatriation of foreign currencies in certain countries. During the
year ended November 30, 2009, the Fund paid no such taxes.
The amounts and characterizations of distributions to shareowners for
financial reporting purposes are determined in accordance with federal
income tax rules. Therefore, the sources of the Fund's distributions may be
shown in the accompanying financial statements as from or in excess of net
investment income or as from net realized gain on investment transactions,
or as from paid-in capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences
that may exist.
At November 30, 2009, the Fund has reclassified $71,175 to decrease
undistributed net investment income and $71,175 to decrease accumulated net
realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions to reflect
permanent book/tax differences. The reclassification has no impact on the
net asset value of the Fund and is designed to present the Fund's capital
accounts on a tax basis.
At November 30, 2009, the Fund had a net capital loss carryforward of
$181,454,221, of which the following amounts will expire between 2010 and
2017 if not utilized: $6,973,661 in 2010, $12,980,921 in 2011, $38,375,743
in 2016, and $123,123,896 in 2017.
The Fund has elected to defer approximately $2,420,422 of capital losses
recognized between November 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009 to its fiscal
year ending November 30, 2010.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended November 30,
2009 and November 30, 2008 was as follows:
2009 2008
Distributions paid from:
Ordinary income $533,236 $1,012,841
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Total $533,236 $1,012,841
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The following shows the components of distributable earnings on a federal
income tax basis at November 30, 2009:
2009
Distributable earnings:
Undistributed ordinary income $ 1,598,995
Capital loss carryforward (181,454,221)
Post-October loss deferred (2,420,422)
Unrealized appreciation 30,919,151
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Total $ (151,356,497)
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34 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation is
attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
E. Fund Shares
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares as of trade date.
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. (PFD), the principal underwriter for the
Fund and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit S.p.A.
(UniCredit), earned approximately $12,262 in underwriting commissions on
the sale of Class A shares during the year ended November 30, 2009.
F. Class Allocations
Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are
calculated at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares
based on its respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning
of the day.
Distribution fees are calculated based on the average daily net assets
attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund,
respectively (see Note 4). Class Y shares do not pay distribution fees.
Shareowners of each class participate in all expenses and fees paid to the
transfer agent, Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder Services, Inc.
(PIMSS), for its services, which are allocated among the classes of shares
based on the number of accounts in each class and the ratable allocation of
related out-of-pocket expenses (see Note 3).
Distributions to shareowners are recorded as of the ex-dividend date.
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are
calculated in the same manner and at the same time except that net
investment income dividends to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares
can reflect different transfer agent and distribution expense rates.
G. Repurchase Agreements
With respect to repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund, the value
of the underlying securities (collateral), including accrued interest, is
required to be equal to or in excess of the repurchase price. The
collateral for all repurchase agreements is held in safekeeping in the
customer-only account of the Fund's custodian or a subcustodian of the
Fund. The Fund's investment adviser, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
(PIM), is responsible for determining that the value of the collateral
remains at least equal to the repurchase price.
2. Management Agreement
PIM, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit, manages the Fund's
portfolio. Management fees are calculated daily at the annual rate of 0.85% of
the Fund's average net assets up to $500 million and 0.75% of the excess over
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 35
$500 million. For the year ended November 30, 2009, the effective management fee
(excluding waivers and/or assumptions of expenses) was equivalent to 0.85% of
the Fund's average net assets.
PIM has contractually agreed to limit ordinary operating expenses to the extent
required to reduce Fund expenses to 1.45%, 2.35% and 2.35%, of the average daily
net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
These expense limitations are in effect through August 1, 2011 for Class A,
Class B and Class C shares. There can be no assurance that PIM will extend the
expense limitation agreement for any class of shares beyond the date referred to
above.
In addition, under the management and administration agreements, certain other
services and costs, including accounting, regulatory reporting and insurance
premiums, are paid by the Fund as administrative reimbursements. Included in
"Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities is
$23,843 in management fees, administrative costs and certain other
reimbursements payable to PIM at November 30, 2009.
3. Transfer Agent
PIMSS, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit, provides substantially
all transfer agent and shareowner services to the Fund at negotiated rates.
In addition, the Fund reimburses PIMSS for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by
PIMSS related to shareholder communications activities such as proxy and
statement mailings, outgoing phone calls and omnibus relationship contracts. For
the year ended November 30, 2009, such out of pocket expenses by class of shares
were as follows:
Shareholder Communications:
Class A $205,306
Class B 15,815
Class C 16,922
Class Y 1,671
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Total $239,714
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Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities is $60,670 in transfer agent fees and out-of-pocket reimbursements
payable to PIMSS at November 30, 2009.
4. Distribution Plan
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to its Class A, Class B and Class C
shares. Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund pays PFD 0.25% of the average daily net
assets attributable to Class A shares as compensation for personal services
and/or account maintenance services or distribution services with
36 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
regard to Class A shares. Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund also pays PFD 1.00% of
the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. The fee
for Class B and Class C shares consists of a 0.25% service fee and a 0.75%
distribution fee paid as compensation for personal services and/or account
maintenance services or distribution services with regard to Class B and Class C
shares. Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities is $4,582 in distribution fees payable to PFD at November 30, 2009.
In addition, redemptions of each class of shares (except Class Y shares) may be
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC). A CDSC of 1.00% may be
imposed on redemptions of certain net asset value purchases of Class A shares
within 18 months of purchase (within 12 months for purchases made on or after
April 1, 2009). Class B shares redeemed within five years of purchase are
subject to a CDSC at declining rates beginning at 4.00%, based on the lower of
cost or market value of shares being redeemed. Redemptions of Class C shares
within one year of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1.00%, based on the lower
of cost or market value of shares being redeemed. Shares purchased as part of an
exchange remain subject to any CDSC that applied to the original purchase of
those shares. Proceeds from the CDSCs are paid to PFD. For the year ended
November 30, 2009, CDSCs in the amount of $15,508 were paid to PFD.
5. Expense Offset Arrangements
The Fund has entered into certain expense offset arrangements with PIMSS
resulting in a reduction in the Fund's total expenses, due to interest earned on
cash held by PIMSS. For the year ended November 30, 2009, the Fund's expenses
were reduced by $206 under such arrangements.
6. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
At November 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into various forward foreign currency
contracts that obligate the Fund to deliver or take delivery of currencies at
specified future maturity dates. Alternatively, prior to the settlement date of
a forward foreign currency contract, the Fund may close out such contract by
entering into an offsetting hedge contract. The average principal of contracts
open during the year ended November 30, 2009 was 860,152. At November 30, 2009,
the Fund had no outstanding portfolio hedges or forward currency settlement
contracts.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 37
7. Line of Credit Facility
The Fund, along with certain other funds in the Pioneer Family of Funds (the
Funds), participates in a $165 million committed, unsecured revolving line of
credit facility. Borrowings are used solely for temporary or emergency purposes.
The Fund may borrow up to the lesser of the amount available under the facility
or the limits set for borrowing by the Fund's prospectus and the 1940 Act.
Interest on borrowings is payable at the higher of the London Interbank Offered
Rate (LIBOR) on the borrowing date plus 1.25% on an annualized basis or the
Federal Funds Rate on the borrowing date plus 1.25% on an annualized basis. The
Funds pay an annual commitment fee for this facility. The commitment fee is
allocated among participating Funds based on an allocation schedule set forth in
the credit agreement. For the year ended November 30, 2009, the Fund had no
borrowings under this agreement.
8. Additional Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the year
ended November 30, 2009 was as follows:
Derivatives Not
Accounted for as
Hedging Instruments Realized
Under Accounting Loss on
Standards Codification Location of Gain or (Loss) Derivatives
(ASC) 815 (formerly on Derivatives Recognized Recognized
FASB Statement 133) in Income in Income
Foreign Exchange Contracts Net realized loss on forward foreign $(159,269)
currency contracts and other assets
and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies
9. Reorganization Information
On June 12, 2009, beneficial owners of Pioneer International Equity Fund
approved a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization that provided for the
reorganization listed below. This tax-free reorganization was accomplished on
June 12, 2009 ("Closing Date"), by exchanging the assets and stated liabilities
of Pioneer International Equity Fund for shares of Pioneer International Value
Fund. Shareholders holding Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class Y shares of
Pioneer International Equity Fund received Class A, Class B, Class C, and
38 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Class Y shares, respectively, of Pioneer International Value Fund in the
reorganization. The following charts show the details of the reorganization as
of that Closing Date:
Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer
International International International
Value Fund Equity Fund Value Fund
(Pre-Reorganization) (Pre-Reorganization) (Post-Reorganization)
Net Assets
Class A $ 60,025,986 $ 36,959,652 $ 96,985,638
Class B $ 5,946,308 $ 8,036,113 $ 13,982,421
Class C $ 5,833,408 $ 6,710,648 $ 12,544,056
Class Y $ 49,264,020 $119,476,161 $168,740,181
Total Net Assets $121,069,722 $171,182,574 $292,252,296
Shares Outstanding
Class A 3,574,608 2,501,629 5,775,898
Class B 390,431 616,102 918,081
Class C 386,983 522,465 832,282
Class Y 2,930,482 7,958,730 10,037,928
Shares Issued in
Reorganization
Class A 2,201,290
Class B 527,650
Class C 445,299
Class Y 7,107,446
Unrealized Accumulated
Appreciation on Loss on
Closing Date Closing Date
Pioneer International Equity Fund $ 1,848,037 $(153,108,957)
10. Subsequent Events
In preparing these financial statements, PIM has evaluated the impact of all
events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through January
26, 2010 and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring
recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 39
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees and Shareowners of
Pioneer International Value Fund:
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We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Pioneer
International Value Fund ("The Fund"), including the schedule of investments, as
of November 30, 2009, and the related statement of operations for the year then
ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the
period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods
indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the
responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were
not engaged to perform an audit of the Fund's internal control over financial
reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial
reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of
securities owned as of November 30, 2009, by correspondence with the custodian
and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Pioneer International Value Fund at November 30, 2009, the results of its
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of
the two years in the period then ended, and financial highlights for each of the
periods indicated therein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles.
/s/ Ernst + Young LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 26, 2010
40 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited)
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) serves as the Fund's investment
adviser pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund.
In order for PIM to remain the investment adviser of the Fund, the Trustees of
the Fund must determine annually whether to renew the investment advisory
agreement for the Fund.
The contract review process began in March 2009 as the Trustees of the Fund
agreed on, among other things, an overall approach and timeline for the process.
In July 2009, the Trustees approved the format of the contract review materials
and submitted their formal request to PIM to furnish information necessary to
evaluate the terms of the investment advisory agreement. The contract review
materials were provided to the Trustees in August 2009. After reviewing and
discussing the materials, the Trustees submitted a request for additional
information to PIM in September 2009, and materials were provided in response to
this request. Meetings of the independent Trustees of the Fund were held in
July, September, October, and November, 2009 to review and discuss the contract
review materials. In addition, the Trustees took into account the information
related to the Fund provided to the Trustees at each regularly scheduled
meeting.
At a meeting held on November 10, 2009, based on their evaluation of the
information provided by PIM and third parties, the Trustees of the Fund,
including the independent Trustees voting separately, unanimously approved the
renewal of the investment advisory agreement for another year. In considering
the renewal of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees considered
various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors
described below. The Trustees did not identify any single factor as the
controlling factor in determining to approve the renewal of the agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that had
been provided by PIM to the Fund, taking into account the investment objective
and strategy of the Fund. The Trustees reviewed the terms of the investment
advisory agreement. The Trustees also reviewed PIM's investment approach for the
Fund, its research process and its process for trade execution. The Trustees
considered the resources of PIM and the personnel of PIM who provide investment
management services to the Fund. The Trustees considered the non-investment
resources and personnel of PIM involved in PIM's services to the Fund, including
PIM's compliance and legal resources and personnel. The Trustees also considered
the substantial attention and high priority given by PIM's senior management to
the Pioneer fund complex.
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The Trustees considered that PIM supervises and monitors the performance of the
Fund's service providers and provides the Fund with personnel (including Fund
officers) and other resources that are necessary for the Fund's business
management and operations. The Trustees also considered that, as administrator,
PIM is responsible for the administration of the Fund's business and other
affairs. The Trustees considered the fees paid to PIM for the provision of
administration services.
Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent
and quality of services that had been provided by PIM to the Fund were
satisfactory and consistent with the terms of the investment advisory agreement.
Performance of the Fund
The Trustees considered the performance results of the Fund over various time
periods. They reviewed information comparing the Fund's performance with the
performance of its peer group of funds as classified by Morningstar, Inc.
(Morningstar), an independent provider of investment company data, and with the
performance of the Fund's benchmark index. The Trustees considered that the
Fund's annualized total return was in the second quintile of its Morningstar
category for the one year period ended June 30, 2009, in the third quintile of
its Morningstar category for the three and five year periods ended June 30, 2009
and in the fourth quintile of its Morningstar category for the ten year period
ended June 30, 2009. (In all quintile rankings referred to throughout this
disclosure, first quintile is most favorable to the Fund's shareowners. Thus,
highest relative performance would be first quintile and lowest relative
expenses would also be first quintile.)
The Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Fund was
satisfactory.
Management Fee and Expenses
The Trustees considered information showing the fees and expenses of the Fund in
comparison to the management fees of its peer group of funds as classified by
Morningstar and the expense ratios of a peer group of funds selected on the
basis of criteria determined by the independent Trustees for this purpose using
data provided by Strategic Insight Mutual Trust Research and Consulting, LLC
(Strategic Insight), an independent third party.
The Trustees considered that the Fund's management fee for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2009 was in the third quintile relative to the management fees
paid by other funds in its Morningstar peer group for the comparable period. The
Trustees also considered that the Fund's expense ratio for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2009 was in the second quintile relative to its Strategic Insight
peer group for the comparable period. The Trustees considered the breakpoint in
the management fee schedule and the reduced fee rate on assets over $500
million.
42 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by PIM to its institutional
and other clients. In evaluating the fees associated with PIM's client accounts,
the Trustees took into account the respective demands, resources and complexity
associated with the Fund and client accounts. The Trustees noted that in some
instances the fee rates for those clients were lower than the management fee for
the Fund and considered that, under the investment advisory agreement with the
Fund, PIM performs additional services for the Fund that it does not provide to
those other clients or services that are broader in scope, including oversight
of the Fund's other service providers and activities related to compliance and
the extensive regulatory and tax regimes to which the Fund is subject.
The Trustees concluded that the management fee payable by the Fund to PIM was
reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided by
PIM. The Trustees also concluded that the Fund's expense ratio was reasonable
taking into account the nature and quality of services provided by PIM and the
contractual expense limitation agreed to by PIM with respect to the Fund.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by PIM regarding the profitability
of PIM with respect to the advisory services provided by PIM to the Fund,
including the methodology used by PIM in allocating certain of its costs to the
management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered PIM's profit margin in
connection with the overall operation of the Fund. They further reviewed the
financial results realized by PIM and its affiliates from non-fund businesses.
The Trustees considered PIM's profit margins with respect to the Fund in
comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the
profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its
organizational structure and method for allocating expenses.
The Trustees concluded that PIM's profitability with respect to the management
of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered PIM's views relating to economies of scale in connection
with the Pioneer Funds as fund assets grow and the extent to which any such
economies of scale are shared with funds and fund shareholders. The Trustees
recognize that economies of scale are difficult to identify and quantify and
that, among other factors that may be relevant, are the following: fee levels,
expense subsidization, investment by PIM in research and analytical capabilities
and PIM's commitment and resource allocation to the Funds. The Trustees noted
that profitability also may be an indicator of the availability of any economies
of scale, although profitability may vary for other reasons particularly, for
example during the difficult year in 2008 for financial markets, as the level of
services was maintained notwithstanding a significant decline in PIM's
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 43
fee revenues from the Funds. Accordingly, the Trustees concluded that economies
of scale, if any, were being appropriately shared with the Fund.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits to PIM from its relationship with the
Fund. The Trustees considered the character and amount of fees paid by the Fund,
other than under the investment advisory agreement, for services provided by PIM
and its affiliates. The Trustees further considered the revenues and
profitability of PIM's businesses other than the fund business. The Trustees
also considered the benefits to the Fund and to PIM and its affiliates from the
use of "soft" commission dollars generated by the Fund to pay for research and
brokerage services. The Trustees considered the intangible benefits to PIM by
virtue of its relationship with the Fund and the other Pioneer funds.
The Trustees concluded that the receipt of these benefits was reasonable in the
context of the overall relationship between PIM and the Fund.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the
Trustees, including all of the independent Trustees, concluded that the
investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund, including the fees
payable thereunder, was fair and reasonable and voted to approve the proposed
renewal of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund.
44 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers
Investment Adviser
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
Principal Underwriter
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
Legal Counsel
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Shareowner Services and Transfer Agent
Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder Services, Inc.
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of the Fund are available without charge,
upon request, by calling our toll free number (1-800-225-6292). Information
regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the
most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is publicly available to shareowners
at www.pioneerinvestments.com. This information is also available on the
Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
Trustees and Officers
The Board of Trustees provides broad supervision over the Fund's affairs. The
officers of the Fund are responsible for the Fund's operations. The Trustees and
officers are listed below, together with their principal occupations during the
past five years. Trustees who are interested persons of the Fund within the
meaning of the 1940 Act are referred to as Interested Trustees. Trustees who are
not interested persons of the Fund are referred to as Independent Trustees. Each
of the Trustees, except Mr. West, serves as a Trustee of each of the 62 U.S.
registered investment portfolios for which Pioneer serves as investment adviser
(the "Pioneer Funds"). Mr. West serves as a Trustee of 47 U.S. registered
investment portfolios for which Pioneer serves as investment adviser. The
address for all Trustees and all officers of the Fund is 60 State Street,
Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 45
Interested Trustees
Position Held Length of Service
Name and Age with the Fund and Term of Office
John F. Cogan, Jr. (83)* Chairman of the Board, Trustee since 1992.
Trustee and President Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Daniel K. Kingsbury (51)* Trustee and Executive Trustee since 2007.
Vice President Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Interested Trustees
Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Trustee
John F. Cogan, Jr. (83)* Deputy Chairman and a Director of Pioneer Global Asset Man- None
agement S.p.A. ("PGAM"); Non-Executive Chairman and a Direc-
tor of Pioneer Investment Management USA Inc. ("PIM-USA");
Chairman and a Director of Pioneer; Chairman and Director of
Pioneer Institutional Asset Management, Inc. (since 2006);
Director of Pioneer Alternative Investment Management Limited
(Dublin); President and a Director of Pioneer Alternative Invest-
ment Management (Bermuda) Limited and affiliated funds;
Director of PIOGLOBAL Real Estate Investment Fund (Russia)
(until June 2006); Director of Nano-C, Inc. (since 2003); Director
of Cole Management Inc. (since 2004); Director of Fiduciary
Counseling, Inc.; President and Director of Pioneer Funds Dis-
tributor, Inc. ("PFD") (until May 2006); President of all of the
Pioneer Funds; and Of Counsel, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and
Dorr LLP
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Daniel K. Kingsbury (51)* Director, CEO and President of Pioneer Investment Management None
USA Inc. (since February 2007); Director and President of
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. and Pioneer Institutional
Asset Management, Inc. (since February 2007); Executive Vice
President of all of the Pioneer Funds (since March 2007); Direc-
tor of Pioneer Global Asset Management S.p.A. (since April
2007); Head of New Markets Division, Pioneer Global Asset Man-
agement S.p.A. (2000 - 2007)
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* Mr. Cogan and Mr. Kingsbury are Interested Trustees because they are
officers or directors of the Fund's investment adviser and certain of its
affiliates.
46 Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09
Independent Trustees
Position Held Length of Service
Name and Age with the Fund and Term of Office
David R. Bock (65) Trustee Trustee since 2005.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Mary K. Bush (61) Trustee Trustee since 1997.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Independent Trustees
Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Trustee
David R. Bock (65) Managing Partner, Federal City Capital Advisors (boutique mer- Director of Enterprise Com-
chant bank) (1997 to 2004 and 2008 - present); and Executive munity Investment, Inc.
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, I-trax, Inc. (publicly (privately-held affordable
traded health care services company) (2004 - 2007) housing finance company);
Director of New York Mort-
gage Trust (publicly traded
mortgage REIT); and Direc-
tor of Oxford Analytica, Inc.
(privately-held research and
consulting company)
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Mary K. Bush (61) President, Bush International, LLC (international financial Director of Marriott Interna-
advisory firm) tional, Inc.; Director of Dis-
cover Financial Services
(credit card issuer and elec-
tronic payment services);
Director of Briggs & Stratton
Co. (engine manufacturer);
Director of UAL Corporation
(airline holding company);
Director of Mantech Interna-
tional Corporation (national
security, defense, and intel-
ligence technology firm);
and Member, Board of Gov-
ernors, Investment Company
Institute
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Independent Trustees (continued)
Position Held Length of Service
Name and Age with the Fund and Term of Office
Benjamin M. Friedman (65) Trustee Trustee since 2008.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Margaret B.W. Graham (62) Trustee Trustee since 1992.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Thomas J. Perna (59) Trustee Trustee since 2006.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Marguerite A. Piret (61) Trustee Trustee since 1992.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Stephen K. West (81) Trustee Trustee since 1993.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Trustee
Benjamin M. Friedman (65) Professor, Harvard University None
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Margaret B.W. Graham (62) Founding Director, Vice-President and Corporate Secretary, The None
Winthrop Group, Inc. (consulting firm); and Desautels Faculty of
Management, McGill University
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Thomas J. Perna (59) Chief Executive Officer, Quadriserv, Inc. (technology products for None
securities lending industry) (2008 - present); Private investor
(2004 - 2008); and Senior Executive Vice President, The Bank of
New York (financial and securities services) (1986 - 2004)
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Marguerite A. Piret (61) President and Chief Executive Officer, Newbury, Piret & Company, Director of New America
Inc. (investment banking firm) High Income Fund, Inc.
(closed-end investment
company)
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Stephen K. West (81) Senior Counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (law firm) Director, The Swiss Helvetia
Fund, Inc. (closed-end
investment company)
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Fund Officers
Position Held Length of Service
Name and Age with the Fund and Term of Office
Dorothy E. Bourassa (61) Secretary Since 2003. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Christopher J. Kelley (44) Assistant Secretary Since 2003. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Mark E. Bradley (50) Treasurer Since 2008. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Luis I. Presutti (44) Assistant Treasurer Since 2000. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Gary Sullivan (51) Assistant Treasurer Since 2002. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Fund Officers
Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Officer
Dorothy E. Bourassa (61) Secretary of PIM-USA; Senior Vice President -- Legal of Pioneer; None
Secretary/Clerk of most of PIM-USA's subsidiaries; and Secretary
of all of the Pioneer Funds since September 2003 (Assistant
Secretary from November 2000 to September 2003)
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Christopher J. Kelley (44) Associate General Counsel of Pioneer since January 2008 and None
Assistant Secretary of all of the Pioneer Funds since September
2003; Vice President and Senior Counsel of Pioneer from July
2002 to December 2007
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Mark E. Bradley (50) Vice President -- Fund Accounting, Administration and Controller- None
ship Services of Pioneer; and Treasurer of all of the Pioneer
Funds since March 2008; Deputy Treasurer of Pioneer from
March 2004 to February 2008; Assistant Treasurer of all of the
Pioneer Funds from March 2004 to February 2008; and Treasurer
and Senior Vice President, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services
from 2002 to 2003
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Luis I. Presutti (44) Assistant Vice President -- Fund Accounting, Administration and None
Controllership Services of Pioneer; and Assistant Treasurer of all
of the Pioneer Funds
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Gary Sullivan (51) Fund Accounting Manager -- Fund Accounting, Administration None
and Controllership Services of Pioneer; and Assistant Treasurer of
all of the Pioneer Funds
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Pioneer International Value Fund | Annual Report | 11/30/09 49
Fund Officers (continued)
Position Held Length of Service
Name and Age with the Fund and Term of Office
David F. Johnson (30) Assistant Treasurer Since 2009. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Teri W. Anderholm (50) Chief Compliance Officer Since 2007. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Officer
David F. Johnson (30) Fund Administration Manager -- Fund Accounting, Administration None
and Controllership Services since November 2008 and Assistant
Treasurer of all of the Pioneer Funds since January 2009; Client
Service Manager -- Institutional Investor Services at State Street
Bank from March 2003 to March 2007
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Teri W. Anderholm (50) Chief Compliance Officer of Pioneer since December 2006 and of None
all the Pioneer Funds since January 2007; Vice President and
Compliance Officer, MFS Investment Management (August 2005
to December 2006); Consultant, Fidelity Investments (February
2005 to July 2005); Independent Consultant (July 1997 to
February 2005)
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How to Contact Pioneer
We are pleased to offer a variety of convenient ways for you to contact us for
assistance or information.
Call us for:
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Account Information, including existing accounts,
new accounts, prospectuses, applications
and service forms 1-800-225-6292
FactFone(SM) for automated fund yields, prices,
account information and transactions 1-800-225-4321
Retirement plans information 1-800-622-0176
Write to us:
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PIMSS, Inc.
P.O. Box 55014
Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5014
Our toll-free fax 1-800-225-4240
Our internet e-mail address ask.pioneer@pioneerinvestments.com
(for general questions about Pioneer only)
Visit our web site: www.pioneerinvestments.com
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
The Fund files a complete statement of investments with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on
Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission's
web site at http://www.sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at
the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding
the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) Disclose whether, as of the end of the period covered by the report, the
registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's
principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of
whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. If
the registrant has not adopted such a code of ethics, explain why it has not
done so.
The registrant has adopted, as of the end of the period covered by this report,
a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller.
(b) For purposes of this Item, the term "code of ethics" means written standards
that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual
or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional
relationships;
(2) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in
reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the
Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and
regulations;
(4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an
appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5) Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c) The registrant must briefly describe the nature of any amendment, during the
period covered by the report, to a provision of its code of ethics that applies
to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of
ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item. The registrant must
file a copy of any such amendment as an exhibit pursuant to Item 10(a), unless
the registrant has elected to satisfy paragraph (f) of this Item by posting its
code of ethics on its website pursuant to paragraph (f)(2) of this Item, or by
undertaking to provide its code of ethics to any person without charge, upon
request, pursuant to paragraph (f)(3) of this Item.
The registrant has made no amendments to the code of ethics during the period
covered by this report.
(d) If the registrant has, during the period covered by the report, granted a
waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics to
the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth
in paragraph (b) of this Item, the registrant must briefly describe the nature
of the waiver, the name of the person to whom the waiver was granted, and the
date of the waiver.
Not applicable.
(e) If the registrant intends to satisfy the disclosure requirement under
paragraph (c) or (d) of this Item regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from,
a provision of its code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or
controller, or persons performing similar functions and that relates to any
element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this
Item by posting such information on its Internet website, disclose the
registrant's Internet address and such intention.
Not applicable.
(f) The registrant must:
(1) File with the Commission, pursuant to Item 10(a), a copy of its code
of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller,
or persons performing similar functions, as an exhibit to its annual
report on this Form N-CSR;
(2) Post the text of such code of ethics on its Internet website and
disclose, in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR, its Internet
address and the fact that it has posted such code of ethics on its
Internet website; or
(3) Undertake in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR to provide to
any person without charge, upon request, a copy of such code of ethics
and explain the manner in which such request may be made.
See Item 10(2)
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a) (1) Disclose that the registrant's board of trustees has determined that
the registrant either:
(i) Has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee; or
(ii) Does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee.
The registrant's Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has at
least one audit committee financial expert.
(2) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this Item, it must disclose the name of the audit committee
financial expert and whether that person is "independent." In order to be
considered "independent" for purposes of this Item, a member of an audit
committee may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit
committee, the board of trustees, or any other board committee:
(i) Accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory, or other
compensatory fee from the issuer; or
(ii) Be an "interested person" of the investment company as defined in
Section 2(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(19)).
Ms. Marguerite A. Piret, an independent trustee, is such an audit committee
financial expert.
(3) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph (a)(1)
(ii) of this Item, it must explain why it does not have an audit committee
financial expert.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT FEES, the aggregate fees billed for each
of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or
services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with
statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.
Audit Fees
Fees for audit services provided to the Trust, including
fees associated with the annual filing of its Form N-
1A, totaled approximately $43,800 in 2009 and
$43,500 in 2008.
(b) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT-RELATED FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the
principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit
of the registrant's financial statements and are not reported under
paragraph (a) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the
services comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
Audit-Related Fees
There were no fees for audit-related services
provided to the Fund during the fiscal years ended
November 30, 2009 and 2008.
(c) Disclose, under the caption TAX FEES, the aggregate fees billed in each of
the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. Registrants shall
describe the nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this
category.
Tax Fees
Fees for tax compliance services, primarily for tax
returns, totaled approximately $8,290 and $8,290 in
2009 and 2008, respectively.
(d) Disclose, under the caption ALL OTHER FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the
principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through
(c) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the services
comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
Other Fees
There were no fees for other services
provided to the Fund during the fiscal years ended
November 30, 2009 and 2008.
(e) (1) Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures
described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
PIONEER FUNDS
APPROVAL OF AUDIT, AUDIT-RELATED, TAX AND OTHER SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
SECTION I - POLICY PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
The Pioneer Funds recognize the importance of maintaining the independence of
their outside auditors. Maintaining independence is a shared responsibility
involving Pioneer Investment Management, Inc ("PIM"), the audit committee and
the independent auditors.
The Funds recognize that a Fund's independent auditors: 1) possess knowledge of
the Funds, 2) are able to incorporate certain services into the scope of the
audit, thereby avoiding redundant work, cost and disruption of Fund personnel
and processes, and 3) have expertise that has value to the Funds. As a result,
there are situations where it is desirable to use the Fund's independent
auditors for services in addition to the annual audit and where the potential
for conflicts of interests are minimal. Consequently, this policy, which is
intended to comply with Rule 210.2-01(C)(7), sets forth guidelines and
procedures to be followed by the Funds when retaining the independent audit firm
to perform audit, audit-related tax and other services under those
circumstances, while also maintaining independence.
Approval of a service in accordance with this policy for a Fund shall also
constitute approval for any other Fund whose pre-approval is required pursuant
to Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(ii).
In addition to the procedures set forth in this policy, any non-audit services
that may be provided consistently with Rule 210.2-01 may be approved by the
Audit Committee itself and any pre-approval that may be waived in accordance
with Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) is hereby waived.
Selection of a Fund's independent auditors and their compensation shall be
determined by the Audit Committee and shall not be subject to this policy.
SECTION II - POLICY
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SERVICE SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
CATEGORY
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I. AUDIT Services that are directly o Accounting research assistance
SERVICES related to performing the o SEC consultation, registration
independent audit of the Funds statements, and reporting
o Tax accrual related matters
o Implementation of new accounting
standards
o Compliance letters (e.g. rating agency
letters)
o Regulatory reviews and assistance
regarding financial matters
o Semi-annual reviews (if requested)
o Comfort letters for closed end
offerings
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II. Services which are not o AICPA attest and agreed-upon procedures
AUDIT-RELATED prohibited under Rule o Technology control assessments
SERVICES 210.2-01(C)(4) (the "Rule") o Financial reporting control assessments
and are related extensions of o Enterprise security architecture
the audit services support the assessment
audit, or use the
knowledge/expertise gained
from the audit procedures as a
foundation to complete the
project. In most cases, if
the Audit-Related Services are
not performed by the Audit
firm, the scope of the Audit
Services would likely
increase. The Services are
typically well-defined and
governed by accounting
professional standards (AICPA,
SEC, etc.)
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the audit period for all services and related fees
pre-approved specific service reported at each regularly
subcategories. Approval of the scheduled Audit Committee
independent auditors as meeting.
auditors for a Fund shall
constitute pre approval for
these services.
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the fund fiscal year within services and related fees
a specified dollar limit (including comparison to
for all pre-approved specified dollar limits)
specific service subcategories reported quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limit for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for Audit-Related
Services not denoted as
"pre-approved", or
to add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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III. TAX SERVICES Services which are not o Tax planning and support
prohibited by the Rule, o Tax controversy assistance
if an officer of the Fund o Tax compliance, tax returns, excise
determines that using the tax returns and support
Fund's auditor to provide o Tax opinions
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption, or
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year all such services and
within a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for tax services not
denoted as pre-approved, or to add a specific
service subcategory as
"pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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IV. OTHER SERVICES Services which are not o Business Risk Management support
prohibited by the Rule, o Other control and regulatory
A. SYNERGISTIC, if an officer of the Fund compliance projects
UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS determines that using the
Fund's auditor to provide
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption,
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality, or where
the Fund's auditors
posses unique or superior
qualifications to provide
these services, resulting
in superior value and
results for the Fund.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year within all such services and
a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for "Synergistic" or
"Unique Qualifications" Other
Services not denoted as
pre-approved to the left, or to
add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PROHIBITED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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PROHIBITED SERVICES Services which result 1. Bookkeeping or other services
in the auditors losing related to the accounting records or
independence status financial statements of the audit
under the Rule. client*
2. Financial information systems design
and implementation*
3. Appraisal or valuation services,
fairness* opinions, or
contribution-in-kind reports
4. Actuarial services (i.e., setting
actuarial reserves versus actuarial
audit work)*
5. Internal audit outsourcing services*
6. Management functions or human
resources
7. Broker or dealer, investment
advisor, or investment banking services
8. Legal services and expert services
unrelated to the audit
9. Any other service that the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board
determines, by regulation, is
impermissible
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o These services are not to be o A summary of all
performed with the exception of the(*) services and related
services that may be permitted fees reported at each
if they would not be subject to audit regularly scheduled
procedures at the audit client (as Audit Committee meeting
defined in rule 2-01(f)(4)) level will serve as continual
the firm providing the service. confirmation that has
not provided any
restricted services.
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GENERAL AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY:
o For all projects, the officers of the Funds and the Fund's auditors will each
make an assessment to determine that any proposed projects will not impair
independence.
o Potential services will be classified into the four non-restricted service
categories and the "Approval of Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other
Services" Policy above will be applied. Any services outside the specific
pre-approved service subcategories set forth above must be specifically
approved by the Audit Committee.
o At least quarterly, the Audit Committee shall review a report summarizing the
services by service category, including fees, provided by the Audit firm as
set forth in the above policy.
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(2) Disclose the percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b)
through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant
to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
Non-Audit Services
Beginning with non-audit service contracts entered
into on or after May 6, 2003, the effective date of the
new SEC pre-approval rules, the Fund's audit
committee is required to pre-approve services to
affiliates defined by SEC rules to the extent that the
services are determined to have a direct impact on the
operations or financial reporting of the Fund. For the
years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, there were
no services provided to an affiliate that required the
Fund's audit committee pre-approval.
(f) If greater than 50 percent, disclose the percentage of hours expended on the
principal accountant's engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements
for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by
persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
N/A
(g) Disclose the aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant
for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's
investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily
portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of
the last two fiscal years of the registrant.
The aggregate non-audit fees for the Fund and
affiliates, as previously defined, totaled approximately
$8,290 in 2009 and $8,290 in 2008.
(h) Disclose whether the registrant's audit committee of the board of trustees
has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to
the registrant's investment adviser (not including any subadviser whose role is
primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another
investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the
registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of
Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal
accountant's independence.
The Fund's audit committee of the Board of Trustees has
considered whether the provision of non-audit services that
were rendered to the Affiliates (as defined) that were not pre-
approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of
Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal
accountant's independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
(a) If the registrant is a listed issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10A-3), state whether
or not the registrant has a separately-designated standing
audit committee established in accordance with Section
3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)).
If the registrant has such a committee, however designated,
identify each committee member. If the entire board of directors
is acting as the registrants audit committee as specified in
Section 3(a)(58)(B) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(B)),
so state.
N/A
(b) If applicable, provide the disclosure required by Rule 10A-3(d)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10A-3(d)) regarding an exemption
from the listing standards for audit committees.
N/A
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
File Schedule I Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers
as of the close of the reporting period as set forth in 210.12-
12 of Regulation S-X [17 CFR 210.12-12], unless the schedule is
included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item
1 of this Form.
Included in Item 1
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
A closed-end management investment company that is filing an annual report on
this Form N-CSR must, unless it invests exclusively in non-voting securities,
describe the policies and procedures that it uses to determine how to vote
proxies relating to portfolio securities, including the procedures that the
company uses when a vote presents a conflict between the interests of its
shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the company's investment adviser;
principal underwriter; or any affiliated person (as defined in Section 2(a)(3)
of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(3)) and the rules
thereunder) of the company, its investment adviser, or its principal
underwriter, on the other. Include any policies and procedures of the company's
investment adviser, or any other third party, that the company uses, or that are
used on the company's behalf, to determine how to vote proxies relating to
portfolio securities.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment
Companies.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company that
is filing an annual report on this Form N-CSR,provide the following
information:
(1) State the name, title, and length of service of the person or persons
employed by or associated with the registrant or an investment adviser
of the registrant who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management
of the registrants portfolio (Portfolio Manager). Also state each Portfolio
Managers business experience during the past 5 years.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management
Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company,
in the following tabular format, provide the information specified in
paragraph (b) of this Item with respect to any purchase made by or on
behalf of the registrant or any affiliated purchaser, as defined in
Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10b-18(a)(3)), of
shares or other units of any class of the registrants equity securities
that is registered by the registrant pursuant to Section 12 of the
Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 781). Instruction to paragraph (a). Disclose
all purchases covered by this Item, including purchases that do not
satisfy the conditions of the safe harbor of Rule 10b-18 under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10b-18), made in the period covered by the
report. Provide disclosures covering repurchases made on a monthly basis.
For example, if the reporting period began on January 16 and ended on
July 15, the chart would show repurchases for the months from January 16
through February 15, February 16 through March 15, March 16 through
April 15, April 16 through May 15, May 16 through June 15, and June 16
through July 15.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Describe any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders
may recommend nominees to the registrants board of directors, where
those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided
disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(G)
of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101), or this Item.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the
shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrants board of
directors since the registrant last provided disclosure in response
to the requirements of Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(G) of Schedule 14(A) in
its definitive proxy statement, or this Item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Disclose the conclusions of the registrant's principal executive officer or
officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing
similar functions, about the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act (17 CFR
270.30a-2(c))) based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of
a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the
disclosure required by this paragraph.
The registrant's principal executive officer
and principal financial officer have
concluded that the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures are effective based
on their evaluation of these controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days of the
filing date of this report.
(b) Disclose whether or not there were significant changes in the registrant's
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these
controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
There were no significant changes in the
registrant's internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the second
fiscal quarter of the period covered by this
report that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant's internal control over financial
reporting.
The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial
officer, however, voluntarily are reporting the following information:
In August of 2006 the registrant's investment adviser
enhanced its internal procedures for reporting performance
information required to be included in prospectuses.
Those enhancements involved additional internal controls
over the appropriateness of performance data
generated for this purpose. Such enhancements were made
following an internal review which identified
prospectuses relating to certain classes of shares of
a limited number of registrants where, inadvertently,
performance information not reflecting the deduction of
applicable sales charges was included. Those prospectuses
were revised, and the revised prospectuses were distributed to
shareholders.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the
exhibits in the sequence indicated.
(a) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the
disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to
satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit.
(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal
financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act
(17 CFR 270.30a-2).
Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
[See General Instruction F]
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Pioneer International Value Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr, President
Date January 29, 2010
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr., President
Date January 29, 2010
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley, Treasurer
Date January 29, 2010
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.