N-CSR 1 d389896dncsr.htm WASATCH FUNDS TRUST Wasatch Funds Trust

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: 811-04920

 

 

WASATCH FUNDS TRUST

 

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

 

 

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)

 

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)    Copy to:

Eric S. Bergeson

Wasatch Advisors, Inc.

505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

  

Eric F. Fess, Esq.

Chapman & Cutler LLP

320 S. Canal Street

Chicago, IL 60606

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (801) 533-0777

Date of fiscal year end: September 30

Date of reporting period: September 30, 2022

 


Item 1. Report to Shareholders.

 

(a)

A copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) is filed herewith.


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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 2022 Annual Report Fund Investor Institutional Name Class Class Wasatch Core Growth Fund WGROX WIGRX Wasatch Emerging India Fund WAINX WIINX Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund WAESX WIESX Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund WAEMX WIEMX Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund WAFMX WIFMX Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund WAGOX WIGOX Wasatch Global Select Fund WAGSX WGGSX Wasatch Global Value Fund FMIEX WILCX Wasatch Greater China Fund WAGCX WGGCX Wasatch International Growth Fund WAIGX WIIGX Fund Investor Institutional Name Class Class Wasatch International Opportunities Fund WAIOX WIIOX Wasatch International Select Fund WAISX WGISX Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund WALSX WGLSX Wasatch Micro Cap Fund WMICX WGICX Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund WAMVX WGMVX Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund WAAEX WIAEX Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund WMCVX WICVX Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund WAMCX WGMCX Wasatch U.S. Select Fund WAUSX WGUSX Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund WHOSX —


Wasatch Funds

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wasatchglobal.com

800.551.1700


Table of Contents    

 

Letter to Shareholders

     2  

Wasatch Core Growth Fund® Management Discussion

     4  

Portfolio Summary

     5  

Wasatch Emerging India Fund® Management Discussion

     6  

Portfolio Summary

     7  

Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund® Management Discussion

     8  

Portfolio Summary

     9  

Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund® Management Discussion

     10  

Portfolio Summary

     11  

Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund® Management Discussion

     12  

Portfolio Summary

     13  

Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund® Management Discussion

     14  

Portfolio Summary

     15  

Wasatch Global Select Fund® Management Discussion

     16  

Portfolio Summary .

     17  

Wasatch Global Value Fund® Management Discussion

     18  

Portfolio Summary

     19  

Wasatch Greater China Fund® Management Discussion

     20  

Portfolio Summary

     21  

Wasatch International Growth Fund® Management Discussion

     22  

Portfolio Summary

     23  

Wasatch International Opportunities Fund® Management Discussion

     24  

Portfolio Summary

     25  

Wasatch International Select Fund® Management Discussion

     26  

Portfolio Summary

     27  

Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund® Management Discussion

     28  

Portfolio Summary

     29  

Wasatch Micro Cap Fund® Management Discussion

     30  

Portfolio Summary

     31  

Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund® Management Discussion

     32  

Portfolio Summary

     33  

Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund® Management Discussion

     34  

Portfolio Summary

     35  

Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund® Management Discussion

     36  

Portfolio Summary

     37  

Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund® Management Discussion

     38  

Portfolio Summary

     39  

Wasatch U.S. Select FundTM Management Discussion

     40  

Portfolio Summary

     41  

Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund® Management Discussion

     42  

Portfolio Summary

     43  

Management Discussions — Definitions of Financial Terms and Index Descriptions

     44  

Operating Expenses

     47  

Schedule of Investments

     50  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     88  

Statements of Operations

     94  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     100  

Statement of Cash Flows

     108  

Financial Highlights

     110  

Notes to Financial Highlights

     118  

Notes to Financial Statements

     119  

Supplemental Information

     153  

Management of the Trust

     153  

Proxy Voting Policies, Procedures and Record

     155  

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings Disclosure on Form N-PORT

     155  

Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program

     155  

Board Considerations for the Advisory Agreement for the Wasatch U.S. Select Fund

     155  

Service Providers

     159  

Contact Wasatch

     159  

This material must be accompanied or preceded by a prospectus.

Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

Wasatch Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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Letter to Shareholders — Stock Returns Diverged from Revenue-Growth Trends    

 

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Eric Bergeson

President

Wasatch

Global Investors

  

DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Market sentiment for growth-oriented small-caps turned down after an interim peak in November 2021. This negative sentiment continued during the first quarter of 2022 and accelerated during the second quarter. After a summer rally, the Russell 2000® Index of U.S. small caps finished the third quarter of 2022 near the low point for the year.

We think the main reason for conditions worsening in the market was that investors started to see macro forces bite more significantly into company fundamentals. These forces included war disruptions, supply-chain challenges, higher interest rates, and rising costs for labor and other inputs. Additionally, recession fears became more pronounced as the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) increased interest rates and signaled more increases in the future. To top things off, energy and food prices crimped the budgets of average consumers who also saw government stimulus receipts dry up.

One of the most disconcerting aspects of investing is that you never know whether actual conditions will get as bad as forecasts. This is a reason it’s impossible to predict a bottom in the market. Having said that, after the recent decline, we feel much better about stock prices being very attractive and about the prospects of our companies to maintain or improve their revenues and earnings over a reasonably long investment horizon. Of course, continued short-term dislocations are always possible.

QUALITY AMID MARKET DOWNTURNS

During market downturns like the one that started in November 2021, we typically see that stocks punished the most are of companies that may be a step lower in quality. Because these stocks can rebound very quickly, it sometimes makes sense to take a nuanced approach with respect to quality in order to participate more heavily in a post-downturn rally.

What we also saw recently, which was rather unusual, was that some — but certainly not all — of the highest-quality stocks were down on the same order of magnitude as some of the lower-quality stocks. As a result, we think certain high-quality growth stocks — especially those of companies with little debt and significant cash on hand — may also be excellent performers in a post-downturn rally.

Based on the typical and the unusual aspects of the recent downturn, our tactics over the past several months have required slightly more portfolio adjustments as described below. Still, our primary investment criteria are:

   

Top-notch management

   

Innovative products, recurring revenues and sustainable business models in markets with headroom for long-duration growth

   

Ability to increase prices if necessary and still gain market share — which is a powerful combination in maintaining profit margins, especially amid rising inflation

   

Operations that are comparatively insensitive to economic cycles such as recessions

   

Significant returns on capital, relatively low debt and cash-rich balance sheets

MAKING SLIGHTLY MORE PORTFOLIO ADJUSTMENTS

During the extreme volatility in stock prices since November 2021, we’ve responded the way we always do amid market dislocations. More specifically, on the margin, we’ve sold some positions that we considered relatively expensive — and we’ve rotated into companies that we believe are at bargain prices.

From a tactical perspective, we’ve made slightly more portfolio adjustments compared to what we’d do amid a more typical downturn. As mentioned above, we think certain top-quality stocks will be excellent performers in a post-downturn rally. But we also think that, despite the largely negative market environment since November 2021, the stocks of some companies that we believe have “operationally stellar” businesses may not be poised to outperform because they haven’t traded down as much as the overall small-cap market. And the stocks of some “merely good” companies have been pummeled unfairly in our view. So we’ve exited several “operationally stellar” positions due to extreme priciness, and we’ve bought several “merely good” companies based on compelling valuations.

Although these sales and corresponding purchases could be viewed as making minor trades down in quality, our approach is to always maintain high standards — but not overpay. For example, in the current environment, a “merely good” company that’s already fallen -60% might be a better investment than an “operationally stellar” company that’s dropped only -25%. Again, any trades we’ve made in this regard are important but don’t represent major changes to our funds.

STEADY ASCENTS DON’T EXIST IN SMALLER-CAP STOCKS

When we discuss historical Wasatch holdings, many of our shareholders are surprised to learn that some of our most successful long-term investments periodically fell by more than -60% — often multiple times. Beyond overall negative psychology, reasons for such declines could be nervousness among investors that a company is too small, too illiquid and/or too difficult for

 

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establishing a desired position size. In these and certain other cases, high-quality micro-caps and small-caps could be ripe for acquisitions at premiums above their market prices. Currently, the significant amount of money in the hands of private-equity firms may be a tailwind for such acquisitions.

The most obvious benefit of buying a stock that’s declined in the vicinity of -60% is that the price could be poised to rebound very quickly. Another benefit can be that a smaller company often flies under the radar of geopolitical events and isn’t especially vulnerable after a decline has already occurred. This is more likely if the stock wasn’t down due to geopolitics in the first place. Making such a determination is part of our research process.

STICKING TO OUR GAME PLAN

In the rising interest-rate environment since late-2021, several Wasatch funds have underperformed their benchmarks largely because the discounted cash flows of growth companies are generally weighted further into the future. While it’s never pleasant to underperform or to see negative returns, we’ve experienced such conditions before — and we’ve always emerged gratified that we stuck to our time-tested game plan. For example, similar to the recent environment, we experienced dramatic underperformance in 2016. But the subsequent years through the end of 2021 were some of our best, on a relative basis, in our nearly five decades of managing money.

What gave us the confidence to stick to our game plan? The answer in 2016 was the same as it is today: We believe the corporate operating performance that’s being “captured” by our funds isn’t being properly reflected in the stock returns. In other words, the revenue growth rates — which may eventually translate into earnings growth — that our high-quality companies have generated while we’ve held the stocks over the past five years have exceeded the stock returns by wide margins. Based on our experience, this gap between “captured” revenues and stock returns should eventually close — with performance accruing in our favor.

WASATCH’S COMPLETE LINEUP OF FUNDS ARE NOW FULLY AVAILABLE

On September 7, we announced the reopening of six Wasatch funds. With this announcement, Wasatch’s complete lineup of offerings are fully available, and all fund share classes are now open to new investors.

Consistent with our longstanding commitment to shareholders, we have periodically closed certain funds to new investors so we could maintain our disciplined and focused investment approach. Wasatch remains financially strong and hasn’t seen significant outflows. The full reopening simply reflects our view that the current market environment may present attractive prospects for long-term investors. We remain committed to thoughtfully managing capacity and will continue to close funds when we think it’s in the best interest of existing shareholders to do so.

With sincere thanks for your continuing investment and for your trust,

Eric Bergeson

 

Information in this report regarding market or economic trends, or the factors influencing historical or future performance, reflects the opinions of management as of the date of this report. These statements should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee that the market forecasts discussed will be realized.

Wasatch Advisors, Inc., doing business as Wasatch Global Investors, is the investment advisor to Wasatch Funds.

Wasatch Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. (ADI). ADI is not affiliated with Wasatch Global Investors.

Eric Bergeson is a registered representative of ADI.

Definitions of financial terms and index descriptions and disclosures begin on page 45.

 

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Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX / WIGRX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Core Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by JB Taylor, Paul Lambert and Mike Valentine.

 

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JB Taylor

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Paul Lambert Portfolio Manager

 

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Mike Valentine

Portfolio Manager

OVERVIEW

For the 12 months ended September 30, 2022, the Wasatch Core Growth Fund — Investor Class declined -31.47% while the benchmark Russell 2000® Index fell -23.50% and the Russell 2000 Growth Index lost -29.27%.

Our bottom-up, quality-focused investment approach didn’t fare well against the macroeconomic headwinds present during the 12-month period. Early in 2022, as the U.S. Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates to combat inflation, investors perceived rising rates to be especially negative for our high-growth companies because the cash flows of these companies are typically more heavily weighted further in the future. Prior to 2022, the Fund had outperformed for several years, but no investment strategy can succeed in all market environments.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark suffered most in financials and industrials, and our lack of exposure to energy, the best-performing segment in the Index, caused us to lose additional ground. For our part, however, we don’t usually find many high-quality, differentiated long-duration growth companies in the energy sector. Our health-care holdings aided performance relative to the benchmark.

The Fund’s largest detractor for the 12-month period was Neogen Corp. The company provides products to food and animal producers that help keep the world’s food supply safe from pathogens and other risks. Although rising costs for freight and supply-chain management have affected the company’s gross margins, we don’t think Neogen is any more vulnerable than its competitors. Additionally, we believe Neogen’s margin erosion is temporary because the company’s products are still in strong demand. Another factor that may have impacted the stock was Neogen’s acquisition of 3M’s food-safety business, which has increased the debt on the balance sheet. In our view, the acquisition was strategically sound, and we see the debt level as reasonable.

Trex Co., Inc. was another significant detractor. A manufacturer of high-performance composite (non-wood) decking and accessories, Trex’s stock declined after management cut guidance for the second half of 2022 as normalizing demand

post-Covid caused customers to de-stock inventory. However, we continue to believe in the company’s long-term growth potential and view the inventory de-stocking as a short-term issue. Trex continues to take market share from competitors, and composite decking continues to take market share from harder-to-maintain wood products. Lastly, Trex’s balance sheet appears solid.

The Fund’s top contributor was HealthEquity, Inc., the largest U.S. non-bank custodian for health-savings accounts (HSAs). Account holders have online access to their tax- advantaged HSAs and can compare treatment options, pay medical bills, earn wellness incentives, and receive personalized benefit and clinical information. We like HealthEquity for its economically resilient business model. The company also appears well-positioned for an environment of higher interest rates, which likely helped buoy the stock. Going forward, we think HealthEquity has a long runway for growth.

Another significant contributor was Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. The stock was up due to increasing revenue growth driven by strong sales of Caplyta,® a treatment for bipolar depression and schizophrenia. We believe Intra-Cellular will continue to maximize Caplyta’s potential, expanding its approval to other areas including major depressive disorder, certain neurologically based sleep disorders and Parkinson’s disease.

OUTLOOK

There’s no doubt that significant fears still exist among investors. Broadly speaking, these fears relate to persistently high inflation, rising interest rates, the possibility of recessions around the world, the war in Ukraine and ongoing supply-chain challenges — exacerbated by China’s zero-Covid policy.

The main offset to these fears is that many of our small-cap companies have stocks trading at the best valuations we’ve seen in more than a decade. While macro forces could keep valuations down for a while, we’re focusing on things we can control. For instance, we’re taking care to ensure that the investment thesis for each of our companies is still sound. And we’re on the road visiting management teams at their places of business.

We believe holding growth-oriented companies amid continually elevated interest rates and inflation could be beneficial. While growth stocks did suffer outsized losses as interest rates rose, we think there are other factors to consider. First, our growth companies generally don’t have significant debt loads that higher interest rates would impact. Second, quality growth companies should be better able to attract talent and raise prices during an environment of escalating wage and input-cost inflation. Third, we believe the top growth companies are best positioned to navigate difficult challenges — ranging from logistical problems amid a booming economy, to the need for increased market share amid a recession.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX / WIGRX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Core Growth (WGROX) — Investor

      -31.47%          8.19%          10.95%

Core Growth (WIGRX) — Institutional

      -31.37%          8.34%          11.07%

Russell 2000® Index

      -23.50%          3.55%          8.55%

Russell 2000® Growth Index

      -29.27%          3.60%          8.81%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Core Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.17% / Institutional Class: 1.05%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Bank OZK

    3.5%  

Ensign Group, Inc.

    3.4%  

Five Below, Inc.

    3.4%  

RBC Bearings, Inc.

    3.2%  

HealthEquity, Inc.

    3.2%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Kadant, Inc.

    3.2%  

Morningstar, Inc.

    3.0%  

ICON PLC

    2.8%  

Paylocity Holding Corp.

    2.7%  

Trex Co., Inc.

    2.7%  
 

 

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As of September 30, 2022, there were 56 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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Excludes securities sold short, if any.

 

Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities.

 

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Emerging India Fund (WAINX / WIINX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Emerging India Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ajay Krishnan and Matthew Dreith.

 

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Ajay Krishnan, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

  

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Matthew Dreith, CFA

Portfolio Manager

  

OVERVIEW

Indian equities treaded water for most of the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. After hovering near all-time record highs for most of the period, stocks pulled

back during the final weeks, tracking a global selloff triggered by a surging dollar and rising probabilities of recession in the U.S. and Europe. The benchmark MSCI India Investable Market Index (IMI) slipped -9.96% for the period. Underperforming its benchmark, the Wasatch Emerging India Fund — Investor Class declined -14.79%.

Our investment approach, which is based on bottom-up, fundamental analysis of individual companies, struggled to gain traction in an environment driven largely by macro factors. Escalating costs for energy and agricultural commodities forced the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to join the central banks of other nations in raising interest rates. Because growth companies of the type we favor have cash flows weighted further into the future, higher rates have an outsized impact on the valuations of these businesses.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

Health care was the Fund’s biggest source of underperformance relative to the benchmark. As cases of Covid-19 declined in India, stocks tied to diagnostic testing, anti-viral treatments and other areas that had benefited from the pandemic fell out of favor. The Fund’s lack of investments in utilities also hurt relative performance by precluding exposure to what was the highest-returning sector of the Index.

Industrials and consumer discretionary were the Fund’s main sources of strength against the benchmark. These sectors also accounted for the two strongest contributors to performance for the period — Elgi Equipments Ltd. and Trent Ltd., respectively. Elgi manufactures and sells air compressors and automotive components in India and internationally. The company has experienced growing demand for its products, in India as well as overseas. Elgi’s efforts to expand its international segment appear to be paying off — particularly in the U.S. and Europe, where the company has been investing heavily for the past several years.

Trent operates a leading chain of retail stores that specialize in fashion apparel, cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries. Slowing economies in the U.S., Europe and China have burnished the appeal of India’s domestic consumer markets. Trent has been posting impressive top- and bottom-line

growth driven by improved efficiency in its supply chains and the accelerated opening of new stores.

The greatest detractor from Fund performance was Info Edge India Ltd. Starting with online businesses dedicated to jobs, education, matrimony and real estate, Info Edge has broadened its portfolio to include internet companies specializing in other areas. Info Edge has continued to hold significant stakes in investee companies Zomato Ltd. and PB Fintech Ltd. after their initial public offerings (IPOs) of stock.* With Zomato and PB Fintech down substantially from their peaks and India’s IPO market cooling, Info Edge’s business model has temporarily become less attractive to investors.

Mindtree Ltd. was also a significant detractor. An information-technology (IT) services company, Mindtree’s revenues surged during the Covid-19 pandemic as increased at-home activity for work, study and shopping forced Mindtree’s clients to digitalize customer-facing functions. With cases of the virus down sharply and year-over-year comparisons becoming more difficult, the stock pulled back on concerns that the company’s growth may slow.

OUTLOOK

India’s financial sector is an area that we believe offers pockets of opportunity in a world where slowing growth and elevated inflation pose serious challenges for investors seeking attractive real (inflation-adjusted) returns. Financial companies in India have benefited as credit demand rebounded from the most recent wave of Covid-19. Lifted in part by financials, India’s stock market — as measured by the S&P BSE Sensex Index — has held up better than most others over the past 12 months.

We’re somewhat less enthusiastic about the IT-services industry because of its vulnerability to economic weakness in developed countries. Having spent much of the past two years inking contracts to help their clients generate revenue, IT-services firms now face the very real risk that those clients will retreat into cost-cutting mode.

Currency risk is always a consideration when investing internationally, especially in emerging markets such as India. We allow for a certain amount of depreciation in the rupee and seek companies that we believe can outgrow the currency’s potential devaluation against the dollar. Over the past year, the RBI has shored up the rupee by intervening in currency markets, drawing down its foreign-exchange reserves somewhat in the process. However, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has sought to reassure investors that the central bank’s foreign-exchange reserves are adequate to maintain a reasonable level of stability and handle external shocks.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets

 

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As of September 30, 2022, the Wasatch Emerging India Fund was not invested in Zomato Ltd. or PB Fintech Ltd.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Emerging India Fund (WAINX / WIINX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Emerging India (WAINX) — Investor

      -14.79%          9.90%          12.75%

Emerging India (WIINX) — Institutional

      -14.77%          10.03%          12.88%

MSCI India IMI Index

      -9.96%          7.61%          7.71%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging India Fund are Investor Class: 1.52% / Institutional Class: 1.37%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as unstable currencies, highly volatile securities markets and political and social instability, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

    9.9%  

Elgi Equipments Ltd.

    7.7%  

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.

    6.5%  

Trent Ltd.

    6.3%  

HDFC Bank Ltd.

    6.0%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Mindtree Ltd.

    5.9%  

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.

    5.6%  

Avenue Supermarts Ltd.

    5.5%  

Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.

    5.3%  

L&T Technology Services Ltd.

    4.9%  
 

 

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As of September 30, 2022, there were 22 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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Excludes securities sold short, if any.

 

Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities.

 

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX / WIESX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ajay Krishnan, Neal Dihora, Scott Thomas and Matthew Dreith.

 

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Ajay Krishnan, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Scott Thomas, CFA Associate Portfolio
Manager

 

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Neal Dihora, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

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Matthew Dreith, CFA

Associate Portfolio
Manager

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022, the Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class fell
-40.42%. The Fund underperformed the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which lost -28.11%.

Late in the period, emerging-market equities resumed their descent following

hawkish comments from officials of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). Investors feared overly aggressive monetary tightening by central banks would increase recessionary risks, potentially impacting the earnings of companies selling goods and services into developed markets.

At the Fed’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Chairman Jerome Powell echoed statements from colleagues the previous week. Affirming the central bank’s commitment to hiking interest rates until inflation is under control, Chairman Powell dashed hopes for an early pivot toward a more accommodative monetary stance. His remarks sent the dollar soaring, eroding dollar-equivalent prices of assets denominated in other currencies. In addition to its direct effects on performance, a stronger U.S. dollar makes riskier investments in emerging markets less attractive to international investors.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

Taiwan was a source of weakness for the Fund — both in absolute terms and relative to the benchmark. Geopolitical tensions with China may also have contributed to the poor investment backdrop in Taiwan.

Concerns about an excess supply of semiconductors weighed on Silergy Corp., the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period. This Taiwanese company manufactures high-performance mixed-signal and analog integrated-circuit chips used in a wide array of electronic devices. Over the long term, we think Silergy’s business model — which is based on analog design engineering — is difficult to replicate and is likely to provide the company with significant headroom for growth.

Singapore-based Sea Ltd., ADR also detracted — as earnings and forward guidance disappointed investors. The company provides e-commerce, digital-entertainment and financial services in Southeast Asia. Post-Covid moderation of

online activities and India’s decision to block the company’s most popular mobile game have been headwinds for Sea. But we believe the company remains well-situated amid an ongoing global shift toward digital consumption and entertainment.

India was a source of relative strength for the Fund. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 13.5% in the April-to-June quarter versus the same period a year ago. Looser mobility restrictions boosted India’s services sector —  which accounts for over 50% of the nation’s economy — as robust domestic demand fueled the fastest pace of economic expansion in a year.

The Fund’s top contributor was Page Industries Ltd., the licensee of Jockey International and Speedo in India. An upswell of discretionary consumer spending has helped the company as it expands into the athleisure and children’s categories.

Tata Elxsi Ltd. was another contributor. Headquartered in India, the company provides design-led technology services that include software development and integration. Tata Elxsi has been experiencing strong growth in the automotive market, winning strategic deals with both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers for design, technology and digital services across geographies.

OUTLOOK

Our structural overweighting of India reflects our belief that high-quality Indian companies offer attractive prospects to investors seeking long-term growth. According to data from the World Bank, private domestic consumption accounts for over 70% of GDP in India, the world’s sixth-largest consumer market. With exports representing only about 12% of GDP, the country is well-positioned in our view to withstand the effects of a potential global slowdown.

Foreign investors returned to India in droves during the third quarter of 2022 after withdrawing a record $33 billion from Indian stocks during the nine months through June. Their purchases have helped offset declining domestic inflows into equity mutual funds, which slowed in August to about $765 million — the lowest monthly amount since October 2021. Moreover, the recent uptick in cash flows from overseas have helped support India’s currency, the rupee, as foreigners converted their local currencies into rupees and used the proceeds to buy Indian stocks.

China stands in sharp contrast to India. While the Chinese central bank has signaled its intent to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy, currency weakness in the yuan has largely constrained its ability to do so. Troubles in the property sector and a zero-Covid policy are additional challenges confronting the economy. Nevertheless, the current situation won’t last forever. And we’re maintaining our investments in what we consider high-quality Chinese companies, although our weighting is well below that of the benchmark.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX / WIESX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      Since Inception
12/13/2012

Emerging Markets Select (WAESX) — Investor

      -40.42%          5.08%          3.07%

Emerging Markets Select (WIESX) — Institutional

      -40.40%          5.29%          3.35%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

      -28.11%          -1.81%          0.66%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund are Investor Class: 1.37% / Institutional Class: 1.18%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

    7.8%  

HDFC Bank Ltd.

    6.2%  

MercadoLibre, Inc.

    5.9%  

Globant SA

    5.7%  

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    5.0%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

    4.0%  

Silergy Corp.

    3.9%  

NU Holdings Ltd., Class A

    3.7%  

WEG SA

    3.6%  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B

    3.6%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 33 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

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Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX / WIEMX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ajay Krishnan, Dan Chace, Scott Thomas, Kevin Unger and Anh Hoang.

 

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Ajay Krishnan, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Kevin Unger, CFA

Associate Portfolio Manager

  

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Dan Chace, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

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Anh Hoang, CFA

Associate Portfolio Manager

 

 

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Scott Thomas, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

OVERVIEW

 

Inflation, rising interest rates and the war between Russia and Ukraine posed headwinds for emerging-market equities during the 12-month period

ended September 30, 2022. The Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class declined -37.93%. The Fund underperformed the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index, which fell -23.23%.

Monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks had an outsized impact on long-duration growth stocks of the type we favor. After raising its policy interest rate again in September, the Fed continued to pound the rate-hike drum — signaling further increases until inflation has been brought visibly under control. In emerging markets, higher U.S. interest rates made their presence felt largely in the form of a stronger dollar. Currency depreciation against the dollar subtracted -6.39 percentage points from the Fund’s return during the period. For the benchmark, the currency impact was -8.97 percentage points.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

The tech-heavy stock markets and export-linked currencies of Korea and Taiwan were hit particularly hard during the period, with the Korean won and the New Taiwan dollar dropping -17.6% and -12.4%, respectively, against the greenback. Low exposure to Korea helped the Fund by allowing it to sidestep much of the decline in what was one of the period’s worst-performing emerging markets. Taiwan was the Fund’s greatest source of weakness — both in absolute terms and relative to the benchmark. Cross-strait tensions with China appeared to contribute to worsening investor sentiment toward Taiwan.

Other sources of underperformance included India and Russia. China was a source of strength against the benchmark, as our group of Chinese stocks declined less than the Chinese component of the Index. With China’s Covid-battered economy continuing to sputter, our below-benchmark exposure also improved the Fund’s relative return.

Concerns about softening demand from developed markets and mounting worries about an excess supply of semiconductor chips weighed on Silergy Corp., the biggest detractor from Fund performance for the period. The company manufactures high-performance mixed-signal and analog integrated-circuit chips. Over the long term, we think Silergy’s business model — which is based on analog design engineering — is difficult to replicate and is likely to provide the company with significant headroom for growth.

HeadHunter Group PLC, ADR also detracted. The company operates an online recruitment platform in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and other countries. We exited the position with a near-complete loss following Russia’s perpetration of war in Ukraine.

The strongest contributor to performance during the period was Trent Ltd. The company operates a leading chain of retail stores in India that specialize in fashion apparel, cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries. Slowing economies in the U.S., Europe and China have burnished the appeal of India’s domestic consumer markets. Trent has been posting impressive top- and bottom-line growth driven by improved efficiency in its supply chains and the accelerated opening of new stores.

Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd. was also a top contributor. The company markets skin-care applications, makeup and related products in China. Mask wearing, working from home and movement restrictions sharply reduced demand for cosmetics during the pandemic. Shares of Proya recovered over the past 12 months amid optimism that future lockdowns in China would be limited in scope and duration.

OUTLOOK

As developed countries grapple with rising inflation, declining equity prices and mounting risks of recession, India stands out among the major emerging markets. Unlike export-driven economies such as Korea, India doesn’t depend heavily on Western markets for growth.

Toward the other end of the spectrum is China — where sentiment has remained poor amid a deepening property crisis, a nationwide mortgage boycott and an austere zero-Covid regime that’s crushed demand and strangled the economy. By most estimates, the Chinese government can muster the resources necessary to bail out the ailing property sector. Relief from zero-Covid is likely to prove more elusive.

With that having been said, the current situation in China won’t last forever. Zero-Covid isn’t sustainable in our view, and we believe any progress on that front could touch off a powerful rally in Chinese stocks. In the meantime, periods of extreme pessimism and depressed valuations have often provided advantageous opportunities to purchase well-situated, high-quality businesses for long-term investment.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX / WIEMX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

       1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Emerging Markets Small Cap (WAEMX) — Investor

         -37.93%          2.41%          2.68%

Emerging Markets Small Cap (WIEMX) — Institutional

         -37.75%          2.56%          2.79%

MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index

         -23.23%          1.25%          2.91%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

         -28.11%          -1.81%          1.05%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund are Investor Class: 1.88% / Institutional Class: 1.76%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    6.2%  

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.

    6.0%  

Trent Ltd.

    5.0%  

Globant SA

    4.8%  

Aavas Financiers Ltd.

    4.5%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Silergy Corp.

    4.3%  

Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.

    4.1%  

ASPEED Technology, Inc.

    4.0%  

L&T Technology Services Ltd.

    3.6%  

Mindtree Ltd.

    3.5%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 48 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund (WAFMX / WIFMX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Scott Thomas.

 

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Scott Thomas, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

  

OVERVIEW

 

Stocks declined broadly over the past 12 months — not only in frontier markets but around the globe. At the forefront of investors’ concerns were macroeconomic factors including inflation, rising interest rates, Covid-19 restrictions in China and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As central banks took their cue from the U.S.

Federal Reserve and began raising interest rates, the selloff became most pronounced among the stocks of faster-growing companies. This was a headwind for the Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund as we tend to be heavily weighted in high-growth businesses. Because the cash flows of growth companies typically occur further into the future, higher interest rates make the income streams of these businesses less valuable in the present, lowering their valuations.

In this challenging environment, the Fund’s Investor Class shares finished the annual period with a loss of -43.89%. The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index, which declined -23.58%.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

As we looked across our holdings, we noted that the vast majority of losses stemmed from price/earnings multiple contraction, as growth stocks fell out of favor with investors in a rising interest-rate environment. Conversely, only a small portion of the Fund’s absolute loss was attributable to deteriorating fundamentals among our holdings. Though rising interest rates have affected their stocks, our ongoing research indicates that the underlying fundamentals of our companies remain strong. These businesses continue to demonstrate strong revenue growth, which we think will eventually drive stock prices in future periods.

Among our holdings, Sea Ltd., ADR, was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period. The company’s business segments include Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and Garena, a platform for mobile and PC online games. Sea was caught up in a broader selloff of information-technology (IT) stocks, as the prospect of rising interest rates caused some investors to discount the valuations of growth-oriented stocks. However, the company has continued to put up phenomenal operating results, and we believe it’s well-positioned for the ongoing shift to digital consumption and entertainment around the world.

TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR was another large detractor. TCS is the holding company for Tinkoff Bank, Russia’s largest digital bank. Unfortunately, the repercussions of Russia’s attack on Ukraine overwhelmed what we had

believed to be strong business fundamentals for the company, and we exited our position in the stock.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV, was the top contributor to Fund performance for the period. The company, often referred to as “OMA,” operates international airports in the northern and central regions of Mexico under contracts with the government. OMA’s stock price rose as declining Covid-19 caseloads boosted airport traffic and tariff revenue. By the second quarter of 2022, OMA was hosting nearly as many passengers as it did prior to the pandemic.

PT Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat Tbk was another contributor. A relatively new addition to the Fund, the company, known informally as “MIKA,” operates hospitals in Indonesia. We believe MIKA has a long runway for growth, in part because statistics such as hospital beds per capita indicate that Indonesia needs more hospitals to meet demand for health care. Further, we think MIKA’s position as the largest private hospital operator in Indonesia gives it a competitive advantage it can build upon. As MIKA increases the number of hospitals under its umbrella, we think strong name brand recognition will result in more people choosing to be treated at the company’s hospitals. This in turn would drive higher revenues, which would allow MIKA to recruit and retain the best doctors in the country, further reinforcing the quality of care at it hospitals.

OUTLOOK

Despite a slowing global economy, fundamentals for our companies remain firm. Revenue growth for the majority of companies held in the Fund met or exceeded consensus expectations in the most recently reported quarter and there were few negative revisions for the year.

We believe earnings will remain resilient through a downturn, in large part because our companies play a vital role in modernizing frontier economies. For example, within the Fund we own: IT companies enabling a digital transformation for businesses and consumers; financial-service firms that facilitate safer and frictionless digital transactions for a growing middle class; hospital chains that are improving the quality of health care within local markets; and retail companies and communication-services firms aligned to new purchasing and consumption trends.

These secular trends should push forward regardless of the economic background. This leaves us feeling confident about the Fund’s long-term return potential, despite the near-term economic outlook.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund (WAFMX / WIFMX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1 Year    5 Years    10 Years

Frontier Emerging Small Countries (WAFMX) — Investor

       -43.89%        -2.13%        0.45%

Frontier Emerging Small Countries (WIFMX) — Institutional

       -43.89%        -1.94%        0.58%

MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index

       -23.58%        -4.88%        -0.47%

MSCI Frontier Markets Index

       -25.20%        -1.24%        3.63%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund are Investor Class: 2.13% / Institutional Class — Gross: 2.09%, Net: 1.96%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in foreign securities, especially in frontier and emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

    9.9%  

FPT Corp.

    8.8%  

MercadoLibre, Inc.

    6.9%  

DCVFMVN Diamond ETF

    5.2%  

Globant SA

    5.0%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Wilcon Depot, Inc.

    4.3%  

Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV

    4.2%  

Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam JSC

    4.1%  

WEG SA

    3.6%  

NU Holdings Ltd., Class A

    3.5%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 35 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX / WIGOX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by JB Taylor, Ajay Krishnan, Ken Applegate and Paul Lambert.

 

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JB Taylor

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Ken Applegate, CFA

Portfolio Manager

  

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Ajay Krishnan, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Paul Lambert

Portfolio Manager

  

OVERVIEW

 

In the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022, global equity markets suffered considerable losses as macro factors including inflation, rising interest rates, Covid-19 restrictions in China, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drove markets lower. Data pointing to a slowdown for the global economy also impacted stocks.

In this challenging environment, the Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund — Investor Class declined -36.97% and underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI AC (All Country) World Small Cap Index, which was down -24.80%.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

In addition to geopolitical and macroeconomic worries negatively affecting stocks broadly, rising interest rates have posed strong headwinds for growth stocks in 2022. Because the cash flows of growth companies typically occur further into the future, higher rates make the income streams of these businesses less valuable in the present, lowering their valuations. As a result, our preference for growth-oriented companies was the main reason the Fund underperformed its benchmark for the 12-month period. Although rising interest rates have been a headwind, we believe that when investors refocus on company-specific fundamentals they’ll appreciate the quality and growth potential of the Fund’s holdings.

Kornit Digital Ltd. was the largest detractor from Fund performance. Since late 2021, the stock has struggled as investors have become concerned over macro issues and the valuations of some growth-oriented companies. In the second quarter of 2022, the company fell short of earnings expectations and lowered guidance for future earnings, which also weighed on the stock. Kornit makes machines for environmentally sustainable printing on clothing and fabrics. We believe the company will continue to gain market share because its on-demand technology greatly reduces the need for inventory on hand and in supply chains.

Silergy Corp. was another detractor. The stock price declined amid a broader selloff in technology shares. Later in the period, concerns about an excess supply of semiconductor chips negatively affected the stock. However, we want to own Silergy

through the semiconductor demand cycle. The company manufactures high-performance mixed-signal and analog integrated circuits used in a wide array of electronic devices. We believe Silergy’s business model — which is based on complex, analog-design engineering — is difficult to replicate, and provides the company with ample headroom for growth.

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. was the top contributor to Fund performance for the 12-month period. Intra-Cellular develops therapeutics for disorders of the central nervous system. News that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved the company’s anti-psychotic drug, Caplyta,® sent Intra-Cellular’s stock price higher in December. Robust prescription growth for Caplyta helped support the stock for most of the remainder of the period.

Another significant contributor was HealthEquity, Inc., the largest U.S. non-bank custodian for health-savings accounts (HSAs). Account holders have online access to their tax- advantaged HSAs and can compare treatment options, pay medical bills, earn wellness incentives, and receive personalized benefit and clinical information. During the first quarter of 2022, management’s upwardly revised forecasts for revenues and earnings in HealthEquity’s current fiscal year cheered investors. In our view, the company also appears well-positioned for an environment of higher interest rates, which likely helped buoy the stock.

OUTLOOK

Wasatch has invested through a variety of market environments over our 47-year history.

Our investment philosophy is based upon identifying high-quality, long-duration growth companies. Economic downturns and times of uncertainty like we’ve encountered recently are when the quality of a company matters most. We believe firms with strong balance sheets, low debt levels and cash generative business models can weather an economic storm. They can also continue with self-funded growth initiatives at a time when the rising cost of capital prevents their competitors from doing so.

These high-quality factors should help our companies not only survive an economic downturn but also thrive in the future. We’ve seen our companies use the challenging environment to their advantage, by consolidating an industry or taking market share from weaker competitors, for example. In turn, we believe these actions should set our companies up for even better growth prospects over the medium to long term.

Looking ahead, we won’t try to predict when the economy, or stock markets, will rebound. But the valuations of many global small-cap companies are already at or near decade lows. With a portfolio stacked full of what we believe are exceptional investment opportunities, we’re extremely excited about the Fund’s prospects over the next three to five years.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX / WIGOX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

       1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Global Opportunities (WAGOX) — Investor

         -36.97%          7.48%          8.97%

Global Opportunities (WIGOX) — Institutional

         -36.94%          7.65%          9.08%

MSCI AC World Small Cap Index

         -24.80%          2.32%          7.02%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund are Investor Class: 1.46% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.40%, Net: 1.35%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in small and micro cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.

    5.1%  

BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.

    4.6%  

Abcam PLC

    3.7%  

Five Below, Inc.

    3.7%  

Ensign Group, Inc.

    3.6%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Globant SA

    3.4%  

HealthEquity, Inc.

    3.1%  

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    2.8%  

Bank OZK

    2.7%  

Mindtree Ltd.

    2.4%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 63 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

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Wasatch Global Select Fund (WAGSX / WGGSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Global Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Applegate, Paul Lambert, Linda Lasater and Mike Valentine.

 

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Ken Applegate, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

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Linda Lasater, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

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Paul Lambert

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Mike Valentine

Portfolio Manager

 

OVERVIEW

 

During the 12 months ended September 30, 2022, global equity markets suffered considerable losses. Inflation, rising interest rates, Covid-19 restrictions in China, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine each played a role in driving markets lower. Data pointing to a slowdown for the global economy also weighed on stocks.

In this environment, the Wasatch Global Select Fund — Investor Class declined -37.76% and underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI AC (All Country) World Index, which was down -20.66%.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

Broadly speaking, stocks struggled due to geopolitical and macroeconomic concerns. Moreover, rising interest rates posed strong headwinds for growth stocks in 2022. Because the cash flows of growth companies typically occur further into the future, higher rates make the income streams of these businesses less valuable in the present, lowering their valuations. As a result, the most significant factor driving the Fund’s underperformance relative to its benchmark was our preference for growth-oriented companies. While rising interest rates have been a headwind, we have high conviction in the Fund’s return potential once investors refocus on company-specific fundamentals.

The greatest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period was TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR, which was our sole Russian holding. TCS is the holding company for Tinkoff Bank, Russia’s largest digital bank. The repercussions of Russia’s attack on Ukraine overwhelmed what we had believed were strong business fundamentals, and the stock sold off with the rest of the Russian equity market. We exited the position.

BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. was another detractor. This Japanese company operates in the digital-transformation space, offering consulting services including a specialization in information-technology (IT) consulting and integration. BayCurrent’s stock was caught in a broader selloff of growth equities as interest rates rose in 2022. Moreover, Japanese equities have been negatively affected by Japan’s slow emergence from Covid-19 restrictions. However, we continue

to like BayCurrent’s growth potential. Japan is behind many countries when it comes to digitalization. The pandemic and work-from-home environment underscored the need to catch up. As Japanese enterprises undertake large-scale digitalization projects, we believe they’re likely to prefer working with domestic IT consultants such as BayCurrent, instead of global consultants outside the region.

The top contributor to Fund performance was HealthEquity, Inc., the largest U.S. non-bank custodian for health-savings accounts (HSAs). Account holders have online access to their tax-advantaged HSAs and can pay medical bills, earn wellness incentives, and receive personalized benefit and clinical information. During the first quarter of 2022, management’s upwardly revised forecasts for revenues and earnings in HealthEquity’s current fiscal year cheered investors. The company also appears well-positioned for an environment of higher interest rates, which likely supported the stock. Going forward, we continue to think HealthEquity has a long runway for growth.

Trent Ltd. also contributed to Fund performance. The company operates a chain of retail stores in India that specialize in fashion apparel, cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries. Trent has been posting impressive top- and bottom-line growth, helped by improved efficiency in its supply chains and the accelerated opening of new stores. That growth helped lift the stock during the period.

OUTLOOK

Wasatch has invested through a variety of market environments over our 47-year history.

Our investment philosophy is based upon identifying high-quality, long-duration growth companies. Economic downturns and times of uncertainty like we’ve encountered recently are when the quality of a company matters most. We believe firms with strong balance sheets, low debt levels and cash generative business models can weather an economic storm. They can also continue with self-funded growth initiatives at a time when the rising cost of capital prevents their competitors from doing so.

These high-quality factors should help our companies not only survive an economic downturn but also thrive in the future. We’ve seen our companies use the challenging environment to their advantage, by consolidating an industry or taking market share from weaker competitors, for example. In turn, we believe these actions should set our companies up for even better growth prospects over the medium to long term.

Looking ahead, we won’t try to predict when the economy, or stock markets, will rebound. But the valuations of many global companies are already at or near decade lows. With a portfolio stacked full of what we believe are exceptional investment opportunities, we’re extremely excited about the Fund’s prospects over the next three to five years.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Global Select Fund (WAGSX / WGGSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year     

Since Inception

10/1/2019

Global Select (WAGSX) — Investor

      -37.76%          -0.44%

Global Select (WGGSX) — Institutional

      -37.47%          -0.06%

MSCI AC World Index

      -20.66%          3.75%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Global Select Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 2.17%, Net: 1.35% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.56%, Net: 0.95%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging and frontier markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

    5.3%  

Bank OZK

    4.8%  

Abcam PLC

    4.7%  

HDFC Bank Ltd.

    4.6%  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    4.3%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Morningstar, Inc.

    4.2%  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    4.2%  

Copart, Inc.

    4.1%  

HealthEquity, Inc.

    4.0%  

BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.

    3.8%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 33 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

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†Inception: October 1, 2019. Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Global Value Fund (FMIEX / WILCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Global Value Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by David Powers.

 

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OVERVIEW

 

For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022, the Wasatch Global Value Fund — Investor Class declined -8.55% but outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI AC (All Country) World Value Index, which lost -13.97%.

The Fund’s outperformance of its benchmark for the 12-month period was

largely attributable to our holdings in the U.S. Although our U.S. stocks were down, they held up better than their benchmark counterparts. We kept the Fund split geographically throughout the period, with approximately 50% of the portfolio in U.S. equities and the other 50% in international stocks spread across 11 countries.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s holdings in the energy and information-technology sectors contributed the most to performance relative to the benchmark over the past 12 months. Energy was the best-performing sector in the Index, so our overweight position was a tailwind to relative performance. Overall, stock selection was the strongest driver of the Fund’s outperformance. Our holdings in seven of the benchmark’s 11 sectors fared better than the benchmark’s positions. Our holdings in communication services, consumer discretionary and materials were sources of weakness.

Two of the Fund’s energy holdings — EOG Resources, Inc. and Suncor Energy, Inc. — were the top contributors to performance for the 12-month period. Shale-based exploration and production company EOG Resources was the Fund’s largest contributor. While the broader energy sector performed better than other sectors for the year, EOG has differentiated itself within its industry through effective cost-control measures and capital discipline, supporting a positive dividend outlook.

The stock of Canadian integrated-energy company Suncor was also a strong performer. Suncor specializes in the production of synthetic crude from oil sands and is also one of the largest retailers of gasoline. Sentiment around Suncor was boosted by positive earnings and cash-flow results, along with a dividend hike and increased share buybacks at the encouragement of an activist investor.

On the downside, Verizon Communications, Inc. was the Fund’s largest detractor. A notable laggard within communication services, the wireless company missed earnings expectations and lowered guidance. While continuing to offer a high — if not the highest — quality network, Verizon has seen this advantage erode to a degree in the face of heightened competition, as reflected in higher customer churn. In addition, Verizon has increased its debt levels in recent years to build out its 5G network. We continue to view the company in

a positive light. Spending on its 5G network will increase future revenue in numerous ways, and Verizon’s strong cash flow lessens our concerns about the additional debt load.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. was another significant detractor. JPMorgan Chase provided guidance that was below what analysts had been expecting on an outlook for elevated capital expenditures as the bank undertakes digital-transformation efforts. In addition, there was some investor concern about the bank’s degree of exposure to Russia. More broadly, investor sentiment with respect to banks suffered due to the outlook for slower growth in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict along with the impact of a flatter yield curve on net interest margins.

OUTLOOK

The U.S. economy appears to be on relatively solid footing for now, with employment still robust and government stimulus continuing to work its way through the system. However, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) remains resolute in addressing historically high inflation, with investors now expecting a terminal federal-funds rate of at least 4.5% and a “higher for longer” policy trajectory. It would not be surprising if an economic recession resulted from the Fed’s efforts. Economic recessions are also a possibility in other parts of the world as many central banks are following the Fed’s lead. European countries appear especially vulnerable to recession given record-high energy prices due to the war in Ukraine.

In terms of equity valuations, we have already seen price/earnings multiple compression given the higher risk-free returns due to the rise in government bond yields. The question is to what degree the market is already looking forward and what investor reaction will be once earnings are revised down in conjunction with any coming recession.

Against this setting, the Fund remains positioned more defensively at the margins, with a strong focus on companies with stable earnings and sound balance sheets within our value universe. The aggregate beta, or market sensitivity, of our portfolio holdings is below that of the benchmark, as we expect periods of heightened volatility in coming quarters. This is reflected in our overweight positions in the more defensive health-care, consumer-staples, utilities and energy sectors. The Fund’s average dividend yield is above-benchmark, as we expect dividends to be an important component of total return going forward.

As always, we will continue to adhere to our discipline in selecting stocks regardless of the short-term direction of the markets in response to a shifting macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Global Value Fund (FMIEX / WILCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Global Value (FMIEX) — Investor

      -8.55%          4.49%          7.37%

Global Value (WILCX) — Institutional

      -8.42%          4.65%          7.52%

MSCI AC World Value Index

      -13.97%          1.71%          5.39%

MSCI AC World Index

      -20.66%          4.44%          7.28%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Global Value Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 1.18%, Net: 1.10% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.43%, Net: 0.99%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investments in value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Loss of principal is a risk of investing.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Johnson & Johnson

    5.7%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    4.7%  

TotalEnergies SE

    4.5%  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen

    4.3%  

KT&G Corp.

    4.1%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    4.0%  

Duke Energy Corp.

    3.8%  

Union Pacific Corp.

    3.6%  

Novartis AG

    3.5%  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    3.5%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 33 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

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Wasatch Greater China Fund (WAGCX / WGGCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Greater China Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Dan Chace, Allison He, Pedro Huerta, Kai Pan and Kevin Unger.

 

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Dan Chace, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Kai Pan, PhD

Associate Portfolio Manager

 

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Allison He, CFA

Associate Portfolio Manager

 

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Kevin Unger, CFA

Associate Portfolio Manager

 

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Pedro Huerta, CFA

Associate Portfolio Manager

 

 

OVERVIEW

Chinese equities suffered steep losses during the 12 months ended September 30, 2022. Investors were rattled by several concerns including Covid-19 restrictions, regulatory crackdowns from Beijing, a struggling property market and data suggesting the economy was slowing.

In this environment, the Wasatch Greater China Fund — Investor Class declined -39.17% for the 12-month period. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI China Index, which was down -35.40%.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

The worst-performing sectors within the Index were information technology (IT) and health care. Our overweight positions in these sectors played a large role in the Fund’s underperformance of the benchmark.

In terms of individual stocks, the largest detractor from Fund performance was Silergy Corp. The stock price declined amid a broader selloff in technology shares. Concerns about an excess supply of semiconductor chips also weighed on the stock. However, we want to own Silergy through the semiconductor demand cycle. The company manufactures high-performance mixed-signal and analog integrated circuits used in a wide array of electronic devices. We continue to believe Silergy’s business model — which is based on complex, analog-design engineering — is difficult to replicate, and provides the company with ample headroom for growth.

Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc. was another detractor. A Chinese contract development and manufacturing firm, Wuxi helps create biological medicines and provides value-added services to pharmaceutical companies. While fundamentals for the business remained strong through the year, the stock fell after the U.S.

Department of Commerce added two Wuxi subsidiaries to its unverified list, which means the department couldn’t verify how Wuxi is using the products it imports. Wuxi management explained that the department had approved the company’s imports for years, but due to the pandemic, department personnel hadn’t been able to conduct the normal, on-site approval process. One subsidiary has since been removed from the list and results for the other one are pending. Later in the period, President Biden announced an executive order for the U.S. to bolster its domestic bio-manufacturing, which also weighed on the stock. While this could be a headwind, we continue to like Wuxi’s role as an important player in the complex process of researching, developing and manufacturing biologic treatments.

In an environment where most Chinese stocks traded down, the stock of Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd. was a bright spot and contributed to the Fund’s performance. Sales growth for the personal care product company has been strong, and our investment thesis continues to play out. We believe improved product quality and the shift to e-commerce, which lowers the barrier to entry for cosmetics brands, will allow local Chinese companies such as Proya to take market share from legacy international businesses. Proya is particularly well-suited for this shift, as a greater portion of its sales occur online compared to the rest of the industry. We’ve also been impressed with the effectiveness of the company’s marketing spending and the increasing productivity of sales efforts.

OUTLOOK

There are a lot of negative issues currently surrounding Chinese equities. The outcome of each of these issues is impossible to predict.

For our part, we’re not making investment decisions based on a macroeconomic call of what may, or may not, happen in China. Instead, we have company-specific, long-term reasons for each stock we hold. The latest round of earnings reports from our companies suggests that our investment theses are still playing out as we would expect.

Going forward, we believe China’s equity markets could remain volatile until investors see signs that some of the macroeconomic pressures within the country are easing. Once that happens, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Chinese stocks rebound relatively sharply.

Despite the volatility, we believe there’s a strong case for investing in China over the long term. China is the world’s second-largest equity market, and its economy contributes significantly to global economic growth and innovation. Chinese equities are also relatively uncorrelated to other markets, providing potential diversification benefits. Finally, China’s equity market remains inefficient, giving active investors like Wasatch considerable opportunity to add value for shareholders. In the coming quarters, we’ll remain committed to our quest to find the best long-term growth opportunities this large, inefficient market has to offer.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Greater China Fund (WAGCX / WGGCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      Since Inception
11/30/2020

Greater China (WAGCX) — Investor

      -39.17%          -24.46%

Greater China (WGGCX) — Institutional

      -39.31%          -24.60%

MSCI China Index

      -35.40%          -27.61%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Greater China Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 3.76%, Net: 1.51% / Institutional Class — Gross: 3.09%, Net: 1.26%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as unstable currencies, highly volatile securities markets and political and social instability, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in the Greater China Region that could affect the value of your investment. The Fund may invest in securities through the China Stock Connect programs, which subject the Fund to unique accessibility risks affecting the Fund’s ability to efficiently execute its strategy. These risks are described in more detail in the prospectus.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

    6.0%  

Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A

    6.0%  

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    4.9%  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    4.4%  

Silergy Corp.

    4.3%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A

    4.1%  

SG Micro Corp., Class A

    4.0%  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    3.9%  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.

    3.8%  

Sino Wealth Electronic Ltd., Class A

    3.7%  
 

 

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As of September 30, 2022, there were 34 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

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Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX / WIIGX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch International Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Applegate, Linda Lasater and Derrick Tzau.

 

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Ken Applegate, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Linda Lasater, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

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Derrick Tzau, CFA

Associate Portfolio Manager

OVERVIEW

International small cap markets were volatile and suffered considerable losses during the 12 months ended September 30, 2022. Inflation, rising interest rates, Covid-19 restrictions in China, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine each played a role in driving markets lower. In recent months, data pointing to a slowdown for the global economy also weighed on stocks.

In this environment, the Wasatch International Growth Fund — Investor Class declined -42.98% and underperformed the benchmark MSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index, which was down -28.93%.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

Over the past 12 months, geopolitical and macroeconomic concerns negatively affected stocks broadly. For growth stocks, rising interest rates have posed an additional headwind in 2022. Because the cash flows of growth companies typically occur further into the future, higher rates make the income streams of these businesses less valuable in the present, lowering their valuations. For the Fund, the overwhelming factor that drove underperformance relative to the benchmark was our preference for growth-oriented companies. While rising interest rates have challenged our stocks, we have high conviction in the Fund’s return potential once investors refocus on company fundamentals.

Industrials, information technology (IT), communication services and health care detracted the most from performance relative to the benchmark. Our stocks in these areas declined more than the corresponding sectors of the Index, and overweight positions in these sectors also hindered relative results.

Our stocks in Japan and Canada were weaker than those of the Index and were the main source of relative underperformance. Overweight exposure to companies in the United Kingdom also detracted from relative results.

Silergy Corp. was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the period. The stock price declined amid a broader selloff in technology shares. Concerns about an excess supply of semiconductor chips also weighed on the stock. However, we want to own Silergy through the semiconductor demand cycle. The company manufactures

high-performance mixed-signal and analog integrated circuits used in a wide array of electronic devices. We believe Silergy’s business model — which is based on complex, analog-design engineering — is difficult to replicate, and provides the company with ample headroom for growth.

Another large detractor from Fund performance was JMDC, Inc. Like Silergy, JMDC is an example of a stock that was hurt by a selloff among growth stocks, even though nothing fundamentally changed for the business. Japan’s restrictive response to the Omicron variant of Covid-19 also weighed on Japanese equities and played a role in the stock’s decline. We still have high conviction in JMDC, a Japanese provider of health, medical and life-insurance data. We continue to believe the company will play a vital role in helping Japan’s health-care system achieve better patient outcomes through the use of data and analytics.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV was the top contributor to Fund performance for the period. The company, often referred to as “OMA,” operates international airports in the northern and central regions of Mexico under contracts with the government. OMA’s stock price rose as declining Covid-19 caseloads boosted airport traffic and tariff revenue. By the second quarter of 2022, OMA was hosting nearly as many passengers as it did prior to the pandemic.

OUTLOOK

Wasatch has invested through a variety of market environments over our 47-year history.

Our investment philosophy is based upon identifying high-quality, long-duration growth companies. Economic downturns and times of uncertainty like we’ve encountered recently are when the quality of a company matters most. We believe firms with strong balance sheets, low debt levels and cash generative business models can weather an economic storm. They can also continue with self-funded growth initiatives at a time when the rising cost of capital prevents their competitors from doing so.

These high-quality factors should help our companies not only survive an economic downturn but also thrive in the future. We’ve seen our companies use the challenging environment to their advantage — by consolidating an industry or taking market share from weaker competitors, for example. In turn, we believe these actions should set our companies up for even better growth prospects over the medium to long term.

Looking ahead, we won’t try to predict when the economy, or stock markets, will rebound. But markets are already pricing in a dire scenario with portfolio valuations near decade lows. With a portfolio stacked full of what we believe are exceptional investment opportunities, we’re extremely excited about the Fund’s prospects over the next three to five years.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX / WIIGX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

International Growth (WAIGX) — Investor

      -42.98%          -2.01%          3.92%

International Growth (WIIGX) — Institutional

      -42.90%          -1.90%          4.00%

MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Index

      -28.93%          -0.56%          4.44%

MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index

      -30.80%          -1.24%          4.78%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch International Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.41% / Institutional Class: 1.32%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in foreign securities, especially in frontier and emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Abcam PLC

    4.1%  

BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.

    3.3%  

Descartes Systems Group, Inc.

    3.1%  

RS GROUP PLC

    2.9%  

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.

    2.5%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    2.4%  

CyberArk Software Ltd.

    2.4%  

JMDC, Inc.

    2.3%  

Kinaxis, Inc.

    2.3%  

Reply SpA

    2.3%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 69 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

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Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX / WIIOX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch International Opportunities Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Linda Lasater, Dan Chace and Allison He.

 

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Linda Lasater, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Dan Chace, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

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Allison He, CFA

Associate Portfolio Manager

OVERVIEW

International micro cap markets were volatile and suffered considerable losses during the 12 months ended September 30, 2022. Inflation, rising interest rates, Covid-19 restrictions in China, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine each played a role in driving markets lower. In recent months, data pointing to a slowdown for the global economy also weighed on stocks.

In this environment, the Wasatch International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class declined -45.24% for the year and underperformed the benchmark MSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index, which was down -28.93%.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

Geopolitical and macroeconomic concerns negatively affected stocks broadly. Moreover, rising interest rates have posed strong headwinds for growth stocks in 2022. Because the cash flows of growth companies typically occur further into the future, higher rates make the income streams of these businesses less valuable in the present, lowering their valuations. Our preference for investing in growth-oriented companies was the overwhelming factor driving the Fund’s underperformance of its benchmark over the past 12 months. While rising interest rates have been a headwind to performance, we have high conviction in the Fund’s return potential once investors refocus on company-specific fundamentals.

HeadHunter Group PLC, ADR, which was our only Russian holding, detracted the most from Fund performance for the year. We felt the company played a vital role connecting job seekers with employers, and liked the potential of its fee-based, résumé database and job-posting platform for employers and recruiters. Unfortunately, the repercussions of Russia’s attack on Ukraine overwhelmed what we had believed were strong fundamentals for the business, and we exited our position.

Our second-largest detractor was Future PLC. The stock was down after news broke that the CEO of the United Kingdom-based multimedia company would retire. We like the company’s history of creating or acquiring highly trafficked websites and niche publications, which help advertisers reach a very targeted audience. We’re currently assessing

the implications of the CEO’s departure and her future replacement.

The top contributor to Fund performance for the period was Ideagen PLC. This U.K. company provides regulatory and compliance software and services to organizations operating within highly regulated industries such as aviation, financial services, life sciences, health care and manufacturing. We like Ideagen’s niche and focus on providing solutions to address core problems embedded in a company’s business. Historically, these features have created steady revenue streams for Ideagen. As an indication that others have appreciated the same advantages we see in the company, private equity firm Hg Pooled Management Ltd. announced it would acquire Ideagen.

Premium Group Co. Ltd. was another top contributor. The company is an intermediary of financial products including car loans, used car warranties and mobility services. Supply chain shortages have limited the number of new cars available to consumers, which has led to more used car purchases and loans. While that has driven stronger results in recent quarters, we believe Premium Group has a long runway for growth after the auto sales market normalizes, as the company continues to win deals providing financing for used car branches throughout Japan. We also like that Premium Group takes very little balance sheet risk and generally reinsures most of its loan book.

OUTLOOK

In the current environment, where the global economy seems to be stumbling and the cost of capital is rising, we believe it has become even more critical to identify and invest in high-quality growth companies. At Wasatch, this has always been our focus. Our companies typically have strong balance sheets and are highly cash-generative businesses. They also typically provide products or services that are indispensable to their customers.

These factors should help our companies not only weather a softer economy but use the challenging environment to their advantage — by consolidating an industry or taking market share from weaker competitors, for example. In turn, we believe this should set them up for even better growth when the economy reaccelerates.

Looking ahead, we won’t try to predict when the economy or stock markets will rebound. But already, stock valuations in Japan and the U.K., our two largest geographic weights, are at their most inexpensive levels since 2014. The Fund’s price/earnings ratio, based on 12-month forward earnings, is also near its lowest level since that same year. Given the starting point of lower valuations, and what we expect from our companies both during and coming out of an economic downturn, we feel good about the Fund’s return potential over the medium term and long term.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX / WIIOX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

International Opportunities (WAIOX) — Investor

      -45.24%          -0.93%          5.44%

International Opportunities (WIIOX) — Institutional

      -45.21%          -0.86%          5.56%

MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Index

      -28.93%          -0.56%          4.44%

MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index

      -30.80%          -1.24%          4.78%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch International Opportunities Fund are Investor Class: 1.91% / Institutional Class: 1.89%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in foreign securities, especially in frontier and emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in micro cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

SIGMAXYZ Holdings, Inc.

    3.0%  

Aavas Financiers Ltd.

    2.9%  

Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV

    2.7%  

YouGov PLC

    2.7%  

DiscoverIE Group PLC

    2.4%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Johns Lyng Group Ltd.

    2.4%  

JTC PLC

    2.4%  

Premium Group Co. Ltd.

    2.3%  

LEENO Industrial, Inc.

    2.1%  

Systena Corp.

    2.1%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 79 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch International Select Fund (WAISX / WGISX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch International Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Applegate, Linda Lasater and Derrick Tzau.

 

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Ken Applegate, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Linda Lasater, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Derrick Tzau, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager

OVERVIEW

International markets suffered considerable losses during the 12 months ended September 30, 2022. Inflation, rising interest rates, Covid-19 restrictions in China, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine each played a role in driving markets lower. Data pointing to a slowdown for the global economy also weighed on stocks.

In this environment, the Wasatch International Select Fund — Investor Class declined -40.51% and underperformed the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index, which was down -25.13%.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

While geopolitical and macroeconomic concerns negatively affected stocks broadly, rising interest rates posed strong headwinds for growth stocks in 2022. Because the cash flows of growth companies typically occur further into the future, higher rates make the income streams of these businesses less valuable in the present, lowering their valuations. As a result, our preference for growth-oriented companies was the overwhelming factor driving the Fund’s underperformance of its benchmark. While rising interest rates have been a headwind, we have high conviction in our Fund’s return potential once investors refocus on company-specific fundamentals.

Two Japanese companies — BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. and JMDC, Inc. — were the largest detractors from Fund performance during the 12-month period. BayCurrent specializes in information-technology (IT) consulting and integration. JMDC is a medical-data company. Both stocks were caught in a broader selloff of growth equities as interest rates rose in 2022. In addition, Japan has also been slow to emerge from Covid-19 restrictions, which has been a negative overhang for its stock market.

We continue to have high conviction in both stocks. We believe BayCurrent has significant headroom for growth. Japan is behind many countries when it comes to digitalization. The pandemic and work-from-home environment underscored the need to catch up. As Japanese enterprises undertake large-scale digitalization projects, we believe they’re likely to prefer working with domestic IT consultants such as BayCurrent, instead of global consultants outside the region.

Regarding JMDC, we believe the company will play a vital role in helping Japan’s health-care system achieve better patient outcomes through the use of data and analytics. That view was perhaps shared by Omron, a large conglomerate that announced it would take an ownership stake in JMDC during the period.

The top contributor to Fund performance was Dollarama, Inc., a Canadian operator of discount retail stores, which offer a broad range of consumer products and general merchandise. The stock moved higher after the firm reported better-than-expected earnings growth and strong same-store sales growth. Going forward, we continue to like the company, which we believe is an exceptional operator that has multiple levers to pull to help it maneuver through difficult economic periods. We also like that Dollarama has a business model that potentially benefits from inflation.

Descartes Systems Group, Inc. also contributed. The company offers a range of services and cloud-based products aimed at improving organizations’ logistics and supply-chain management. Descartes reported strong earnings trends in its most recent quarterly report, including revenue growth of 18% and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) growth of 18% versus the year-ago period. The results reinforced our optimism for Descartes’ long-term prospects, and the value we believe the company provides in an environment where businesses are still sorting through supply-chain disruptions.

OUTLOOK

Wasatch has invested through a variety of market environments over our 47-year history.

Our investment philosophy is based upon identifying high-quality, long-duration growth companies. Economic downturns and times of uncertainty like we’ve encountered recently are when the quality of a company matters most. We believe firms with strong balance sheets, low debt levels and cash generative business models can weather an economic storm. They can also continue with self-funded growth initiatives at a time when the rising cost of capital prevents their competitors from doing so.

These high-quality factors should help our companies not only survive an economic downturn but also thrive in the future. We’ve seen our companies use the challenging environment to their advantage, by consolidating an industry or taking market share from weaker competitors, for example. In turn, we believe these actions should set our companies up for even better growth prospects over the medium to long term.

Looking ahead, we won’t try to predict when the economy, or stock markets, will rebound. But markets are already pricing in a dire scenario, with valuations near their lowest level since the Fund’s inception in October 2019. With a portfolio stacked full of what we believe are exceptional investment opportunities, we’re extremely excited about the Fund’s prospects over the next three to five years.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch International Select Fund (WAISX / WGISX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      Since Inception
10/1/2019

International Select (WAISX) — Investor

      -40.51%          -3.81%

International Select (WGISX) — Institutional

      -40.33%          -3.42%

MSCI EAFE Index

      -25.13%          -1.83%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch International Select Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 3.09%, Net: 1.30% / Institutional Class — Gross: 3.03%, Net: 0.90%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investing in foreign securities, especially in frontier and emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.

    7.3%  

ICON PLC

    5.2%  

Amadeus IT Group SA

    5.1%  

Abcam PLC

    5.1%  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    4.9%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Dassault Systemes SE

    4.8%  

Dollarama, Inc.

    4.2%  

Hermes International

    4.2%  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4.2%  

CAE, Inc.

    4.1%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 27 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

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†Inception: October 1, 2019. Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Mick Rasmussen.

 

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Mick Rasmussen, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

  

OVERVIEW

 

For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022, the Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund — Investor Class declined -9.90% but outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2500TM Index, which lost -21.11%. The Fund’s outperformance of the benchmark was largely due to advantageous short selling, which

helped offset the overall losses of our long positions. More specifically, although our shorts hindered performance earlier in the period, they were beneficial as the market increasingly declined later on.

Sentiment for growth-oriented stocks turned down after a peak on November 8, 2021. Broadly speaking, this negative sentiment continued until the end of the period. We think the main reason for conditions worsening in the market was that investors started to see macro forces bite more significantly into company fundamentals. These forces included war disruptions, supply-chain challenges, higher interest rates, and rising costs for labor and other inputs. Moreover, energy and food prices crimped the budgets of average consumers who also saw government stimulus receipts dry up.

At the end of the period, the Fund’s long exposure was about 113% and its short exposure was approximately -33%.

SHORT POSITIONS DURING THE YEAR

The top contributors to the Fund’s overall performance were from its short positions — stocks that declined in price. We added the most value during the period by shorting stocks in retailing, software & services, and health care equipment & services.

Our short position in online retailer Vroom, Inc. was the top contributor of all the Fund’s positions, both long and short. The company sells new and used cars, spare parts and accessories. In addition, the company provides maintenance, repair, funding, insurance and vehicle-renting services. While Vroom operates in an important segment of retailing, the company lacks overwhelming competitive advantages, its margins are low, its valuation had seemed high and its stock had exhibited relatively poor momentum. By the end of the period, we had closed out our short position in Vroom.

Among short positions, detractors were those stocks that rose in price. Energy holding Scorpio Tankers, Inc. was the Fund’s largest detractor on the short side. The company provides seaborne transportation of crude oil and other petroleum products. As an oil-related company, we think Scorpio’s stock rose primarily due to the macro environment for energy — the highest-returning sector of the Russell 2500 Index — rather than due to business fundamentals, which seem vulnerable given the increasing likelihood of a recession.

LONG POSITIONS DURING THE YEAR

The Fund’s group of long holdings underperformed and detracted from performance relative to the benchmark. The Fund was hurt by our holdings in capital goods, software & services, and diversified financials. At the other end of the spectrum, the Fund benefited from our holdings in pharmaceuticals biotechnology & life sciences and energy.

The top contributor to performance on the long side was Resolute Forest Products, Inc., a producer of lumber and other wood products. The stock price rose on news that Resolute Forest Products had entered into an agreement to be acquired by a Canadian paper company.

The largest detractor from Fund performance was a long position in Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. — which sells agricultural equipment and supplies. The company faced difficult comparisons to its success in 2021, which may have dampened investor enthusiasm for Hydrofarm’s shares. In addition, weak crop prices in California raised concerns about the near-term outlook for sales of the company’s products. The state accounts for about 35% of Hydrofarm’s business.

OUTLOOK

There’s no doubt that significant fears still exist among investors. Broadly speaking, these fears relate to persistently high inflation, rising interest rates, the possibility of recessions around the world, the war in Ukraine and ongoing supply-chain challenges — exacerbated by China’s zero-Covid policy.

We believe that holding growth-oriented companies in the midst of continually elevated interest rates and inflation is an attractive option. While it’s true that growth stocks took an outsized hit during the early stages of rate increases, there are other factors to consider. First, our growth companies generally don’t have significant debt loads that would be impacted by higher interest rates. Second, quality growth companies should be better able to attract talent and raise prices during an environment of escalating wage and input-cost inflation. Third, in general, we believe the top growth companies are best positioned to navigate especially difficult challenges — ranging from logistical problems amid a booming economy, to the need for increased market share amid a recession. Fourth, the Long/Short Alpha Fund offers shareholders the classic Wasatch growth style of investing — but with what we believe is a lower risk profile.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      Since Inception
10/1/2021

Long/Short Alpha (WALSX) — Investor

      -9.90%          -9.90%

Long/Short Alpha (WGLSX) — Institutional

      -9.70%          -9.70%

Russell 2500 Index

      -21.11%          -21.11%

FTSE US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index

      0.63%          0.63%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 4.96%, Net: 2.50% / Institutional Class — Gross: 4.06%, Net: 2.25%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Equity investing involves risks, including potential loss of the principal amount invested. Short selling incurs significant unique risks, including potentially unlimited downside risk, high short-sale related expenses, and unavailability of securities to sell short, among others, all of which could negatively impact the performance of the Fund. Additionally, the Fund may not be able to borrow the securities it intends to sell short.

The Fund’s investments in long and short equity positions expose it to changes in the value of securities, which exceed the value of the Fund’s assets. Investment in the Fund will involve market risks associated with different types of investment decisions than those made for a typical “long only” fund. The Fund relies on quantitative models which entail unique risks, including the risk that a model may be limited or incorrect. These risks are described in more detail in the prospectus.

Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    3.8%  

Bank OZK

    3.8%  

ICF International, Inc.

    3.5%  

Ensign Group, Inc.

    3.3%  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    3.1%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Addus HomeCare Corp.

    3.0%  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    3.0%  

Innospec, Inc.

    2.9%  

Medpace Holdings, Inc.

    2.9%  

Morningstar, Inc.

    2.7%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 58 long and 42 short holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Micro Cap Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Korngiebel and Natalie Pesqué.

 

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Ken Komgiebel, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

  

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Natalie Pesqué, CFA

Associate Portfolio Manager

  

 

OVERVIEW

 

During the 12 months ended September 30, 2022, micro-cap stocks moved lower in an environment of inflation and rising interest rates. The

Wasatch Micro Cap Fund — Investor Class declined -39.42%. The Fund was down more than the benchmark Russell Microcap® Index, which fell -27.46%. Weakness in micro-cap equities was broad-based, with all sectors of the Index except energy and utilities posting double-digit percentage losses.

Although our growth-oriented investment approach had generally been a tailwind to performance for the past several years, that situation reversed for most of the 12-month period. Rising interest rates had an outsized impact on the valuations of growth companies because their cash flows are typically weighted further into the future. Additionally, equities of smaller companies tended to be impacted more than those of larger peers as investors became more averse to risk. The end result was a hostile environment for micro-cap growth stocks.

Even so, some areas of the market fared better than others. Energy companies benefited from soaring fuel prices, and higher long-term interest rates made lending more profitable for banks. These developments were advantageous to the benchmark, as its substantially higher weightings in energy and banking allowed it to sidestep much of the weakness in other, worse-performing, areas of the market.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

The greatest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period was Kornit Digital Ltd. The company makes machines for the environmentally sustainable printing of designs and images on clothing and fabrics. A post-Covid slowdown in the e-commerce segment of Kornit’s business impacted earnings and forward guidance during the period. Over the longer term, we believe Kornit will benefit as its on-demand technology attracts customers seeking to shore up supply chains and bring production closer to end markets.

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. was also a significant detractor. A rapidly growing producer of wine with an industry-leading direct-to-consumer platform, the company operates wineries in California and the Pacific Northwest. The firm’s new chief financial officer has undertaken a series of initiatives designed to improve and strengthen inventory management, processes and reporting. However, these efforts resulted in a large non-cash charge to inventory that hurt the bottom line in the company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter.

The strongest contributor to performance was Napco Security Technologies, Inc. The company offers electronic security systems. With component prices elevated because of supply-chain constraints, Napco chose to temporarily sacrifice gross margin on its system hardware in order to take market share from competitors. That strategy has paid off in the form of higher-margin, recurring revenue from the company’s growing installed base. Meanwhile, Napco has boosted hardware profitability through strategic price increases and improvements to the supply chain as demand remains strong, particularly in its school-security business.

A solid contribution from ChemoCentryx, Inc. helped make health care the Fund’s primary source of strength relative to the benchmark. ChemoCentryx develops drugs to treat autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders and cancer. Shares of the company rose sharply in October after its lead drug candidate received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The stock jumped again in August after ChemoCentryx agreed to be acquired by a major drugmaker.

OUTLOOK

The end of near-zero interest rates in the U.S. is quickly reshaping the investment landscape. While these adjustments are bringing pain in the short run, we believe there will also be long-term benefits.

In the world of equities, TINA (“There Is No Alternative”) has been replaced by TARA (“There Are Reasonable Alternatives”). For over a decade, cheap money and easy access to capital allowed the CEOs of many technology and other companies to lead their firms down a path of rapid growth, revenue gains and expanding market share — leaving earnings by the wayside.

With stocks now having to compete with interest-bearing investments, companies are being forced to elevate profitability to an organizational priority. That’s a good thing, in our view. Renewed attention to earnings certainly fits well with our own investment focus — businesses that we think can grow their bottom lines at attractive rates. At Wasatch, we believe earnings drive stock prices over the long run.

Rising interest rates have also allowed borrowing costs and indebtedness to reassert their importance in the investment equation. Though the Fund typically owns companies with low levels of debt, we’re now scrutinizing this metric to an even greater degree, given the real possibility of a hard landing for the U.S. economy in 2023. To navigate such an environment, we’re also emphasizing businesses that stand to benefit from factors that include margin expansion, significant backlogs, increased government funding and diminishing headwinds from Covid-19.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Micro Cap (WMICX) — Investor

      -39.42%          10.48%          12.18%

Micro Cap (WGICX) — Institutional

      -39.40%          10.49%          12.18%

Russell Microcap® Index

      -27.46%          3.11%          8.37%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Micro Cap Fund are Investor Class: 1.63% / Institutional Class: 1.56%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in micro cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

ICF International, Inc.

    3.1%  

Addus HomeCare Corp.

    3.0%  

Transcat, Inc.

    2.9%  

Agilysys, Inc.

    2.8%  

CyberArk Software Ltd.

    2.6%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.

    2.5%  

UFP Technologies, Inc.

    2.5%  

Construction Partners, Inc., Class A

    2.4%  

Silk Road Medical, Inc.

    2.3%  

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.

    2.3%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 74 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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Excludes securities sold short, if any.

 

Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities.

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Brian Bythrow and Thomas Bradley.

 

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Brian Bythrow, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Thomas Bradley

Associate Portfolio Manager

 

OVERVIEW

 

We often comment that we don’t invest based on macro forecasts because they’re inherently unreliable. However, macro events frequently drive market

performance as they did for most of the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. The benchmark Russell Microcap® Index was down -27.46% during the period. The Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund — Investor Class posted a larger decline of -32.47%.

The war in Ukraine and Covid-19 lockdowns of major cities in China wreaked havoc on supply chains, adding to inflationary pressures that had been building ever since virus-battered economies began recovering from the worst of the pandemic. With inflation heating up, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) began hiking interest rates to cool demand, sparking fears that tightening the screws too far might cause a recession.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

As macro concerns moved to the forefront, investment returns were largely a function of geography. In the U.S., the Fund outperformed the benchmark. Our stocks also held up well in Japan and Australia. Underperformance in the period resulted from the Fund’s greater exposure to other countries — especially in Europe and the United Kingdom, where the war weighed more heavily on businesses and a soaring greenback reduced dollar-equivalent prices of assets denominated in other currencies. Even so, we believe the diversification benefits and lower valuations of non-U.S. equities continue to make them attractive investments for the Fund.

International stocks accounted for many of the Fund’s poorest performers, including its two greatest detractors — Kaleyra, Inc. and JDC Group AG, respectively. Based in Italy, Kaleyra develops software for communications and e-commerce security. Adverse currency-exchange movements impacted the company’s earnings. Investors also reacted negatively when management lowered revenue projections after deciding not to pursue a business opportunity in Brazil. We added to the Fund’s position in Kaleyra in view of what we consider the company’s positive long-term prospects.

JDC Group, based in Germany, provides financial services. Although JDC sells insurance policies, it doesn’t incur underwriting risks. Moreover, the company’s platform includes what we consider some of the biggest and best insurers in Europe. JDC’s stock price declined during the period against a backdrop of rising interest rates and mounting uncertainty.

The strongest contributor to Fund performance for the period was Impinj, Inc. The company offers a wireless inventory-management and tracking platform that uses tiny radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips to connect, count and track individual items. We maintained the Fund’s position in Impinj based on our belief that supply constraints, which had been holding the company back, would likely ease. Our research and patience were rewarded in July when better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenues sent the stock sharply higher.

Napco Security Technologies, Inc. was also a top contributor. The company offers electronic security systems. With component prices elevated by supply-chain constraints, Napco temporarily sacrificed gross margin on its system hardware in order to take market share from competitors. That strategy paid off in the form of higher-margin, recurring revenue from the company’s growing installed base. Meanwhile, Napco has boosted hardware profitability through strategic price increases and improvements to the supply chain as demand remains strong, particularly in its school-security business.

OUTLOOK

Looking forward, we’re most concerned about the potential for further deterioration in the macro environment. The Fed has repeatedly affirmed its intent to continue raising interest rates until inflation is visibly under control. Inflation, however, will probably remain elevated for some time — especially with respect to items such as labor and energy. And the Fed’s quantitative tightening efforts (stepping away from its bond purchases) still have a long way to go.

Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine poses ongoing risks, especially for Europe. In China, indications are that the government won’t hesitate to shut down businesses in pursuit of its zero-Covid agenda. Although the Fund doesn’t focus on Europe or China, international challenges affect U.S. companies nevertheless.

Given these headwinds, we’re being especially careful to avoid complacency. We’ve stepped up efforts to review our holdings in an attempt to avoid earnings disappointments from companies owned in the Fund. With inflation a dominant concern, we’re particularly excited about labor-saving software. An attractive feature of software companies is they tend to be fairly insensitive to short-term economic conditions.

In our view, the major offset to macro headwinds — regardless of when they may die down — is that we own many companies in the Fund at valuations we consider reasonable or even inexpensive. Moreover, most of our companies have cash-rich balance sheets. Over a long enough horizon, we believe these reasonably priced companies will turn out to be attractive investments despite the unpredictability of macro forces.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Micro Cap Value (WAMVX) — Investor

      -32.47%          8.51%          12.20%

Micro Cap Value (WGMVX) — Institutional

      -32.31%          8.64%          12.26%

Russell Microcap® Index

      -27.46%          3.11%          8.37%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund are Investor Class: 1.66% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.61%, Net: 1.60%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in micro cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investments in value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Construction Partners, Inc., Class A

    2.5%  

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

    2.4%  

EZCORP, Inc., Class A

    2.4%  

Evolution Petroleum Corp.

    2.4%  

Impinj, Inc.

    2.3%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Skyline Champion Corp.

    2.3%  

Inotiv, Inc.

    2.2%  

ICF International, Inc.

    2.0%  

Napco Security Technologies, Inc.

    1.9%  

Harrow Health, Inc.

    1.9%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 84 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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**

Excludes securities sold short, if any.

 

Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities.

 

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX / WIAEX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by JB Taylor, Ken Korngiebel and Ryan Snow.

 

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JB Taylor

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Ken Korngiebel, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

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Ryan Snow

Portfolio Manager

OVERVIEW

For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022, the Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class declined -42.42% while the benchmark Russell 2000® Growth Index fell -29.27% and the Russell 2000 Index lost -23.50%.

Market sentiment for growth-oriented stocks turned down after an interim peak on November 8, 2021. Since then, negative investor sentiment prevailed through the end of the 12-month period. We think this was attributable to investors seeing a host of macro forces begin to bite more significantly into company fundamentals. These forces included war disruptions, supply-chain challenges, higher interest rates, and rising costs for labor and other inputs. Moreover, energy and food prices crimped the budgets of average consumers who also saw government stimulus receipts dry up.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark over the past 12 months suffered most from the underperformance of our investments in the industrials, information-technology and consumer-staples sectors. Our health-care holdings held up the best relative to the benchmark, and our lack of exposure to real estate — the worst-performing sector in the Index — modestly helped relative performance.

The Fund’s greatest detractor from performance for the 12-month period was Kornit Digital Ltd. The company makes machines for environmentally sustainable printing on clothing and fabrics. A post-Covid slowdown in the e-commerce segment of Kornit’s business impacted earnings and forward guidance during the period. Despite current headwinds, we believe Kornit will benefit as its on-demand technology attracts customers seeking to shore up supply chains and bring production closer to end markets.

Another detractor was Freshpet, Inc. The company is the undisputed leader in refrigerated premium pet food, which we consider to be a “growth staple.” While some investors are concerned about the vulnerability of expensive pet food amid a potential recession, we think Freshpet buyers will be inclined to prioritize the health of their pets under almost any circumstances. Still, the stock was down due to lower projections for sales and earnings resulting from rising costs and shortages of labor and materials. Supply-chain challenges

have also disrupted Freshpet’s ability to expand manufacturing capacity and get food into stores. Over time, we believe that supply-chain challenges will be resolved and that Freshpet will resume its growth trajectory.

The Fund’s top contributor to performance was ChemoCentryx, Inc. The company develops orally administered drugs to treat autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders and cancer. Shares of ChemoCentryx moved sharply higher in August after the company agreed to be acquired by major drugmaker Amgen.

Another significant contributor was software provider Paylocity Holding Corp. The stock price jumped during the period after the company reported better-than-expected financial results and management issued upbeat forward guidance. We continue to like the strong, recurring revenue streams from the company’s cloud-based payroll and human-capital-management software targeted at smaller businesses. Because Paylocity holds significant customer cash on its balance sheet, earnings get a boost in a rising interest-rate environment. While that advantage is an attractive sweetener, we value Paylocity for its core operations.

OUTLOOK

Although it’s never pleasant to underperform our benchmark or to see negative returns, we’ve experienced such conditions before — and we’ve always emerged gratified that we stuck to our time-tested game plan. As portfolio managers, there’s nothing we can do to control macro forces or the timing of the returns on our stocks. But here’s what we can do for shareholders:

    Focus on high-quality management. When we look historically at our best-performing stocks, they were generally companies in which our investment team had reached a consensus that management was top-notch.
    Focus on innovative products, recurring revenues and sustainable business models in markets with headroom for long-duration growth. If we make good assessments in these areas, even relatively pricey companies can go on to be very successful investments for a decade or more.
    Focus on significant returns on capital and relatively low debt. These characteristics often indicate that a company will be able to self-fund its growth, which can be important in preventing the need to raise money and dilute the ownership of existing shareholders.

We’re looking beyond what we can’t control and doubling down on what we can control, taking care to ensure that the investment thesis for each of our companies is still sound. In addition, we’re on the road visiting management teams at their places of business. And although we haven’t found the need to make significant changes to the Fund, we’re making incremental moves to consolidate assets in our highest-conviction names.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX / WIAEX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Small Cap Growth (WAAEX) — Investor

      -42.42%          8.47%          9.34%

Small Cap Growth (WIAEX) — Institutional

      -42.35%          8.59%          9.44%

Russell 2000® Growth Index

      -29.27%          3.60%          8.81%

Russell 2000® Index

      -23.50%          3.55%          8.55%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.12% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.06%, Net: 1.05%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

CyberArk Software Ltd.

    4.2%  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

    4.1%  

Ensign Group, Inc.

    3.9%  

Medpace Holdings, Inc.

    3.8%  

Paylocity Holding Corp.

    3.4%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

HealthEquity, Inc.

    3.3%  

RBC Bearings, Inc.

    3.1%  

Nova Ltd.

    2.5%  

Five Below, Inc.

    2.5%  

Globant SA

    2.5%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 65 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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Excludes securities sold short, if any.

 

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund (WMCVX / WICVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Jim Larkins and Austin Bone.

 

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Jim Larkins

Lead Portfolio Manager

  

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Austin Bone

Portfolio Manager

  

OVERVIEW

 

For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022, the Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class declined -24.18% and

underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index, which lost -17.69%.

U.S. equities ended the period in negative territory, continuing a decline that began early in 2022. While stocks attempted several rallies on hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) might pivot toward a more accommodative policy, subsequent comments from Chairman Jerome Powell — together with stronger-than-expected inflation reports — made it clear that the central bank would continue to raise interest rates aggressively. The Fed boosted the federal-funds rate five times in the period, to a range of 3.00% to 3.25%, and investors remain prepared for more rate hikes before year-end. These factors weighed heavily on the outlook for economic growth and corporate earnings, leading to a sizable downturn in the financial markets. Small-cap stocks were hit particularly hard by these developments, reflecting investors’ increasing aversion to risk.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

We seek to own not just traditional value stocks, but also Fallen Angels (growth stocks that have slid into value territory due to short-term factors) and Undiscovered Gems (inexpensive growth companies flying below Wall Street’s radar). This approach contributed to the Fund’s outperformance of the benchmark over the five- and 10-year periods ended September 30, 2022. More recently, however, investors have demonstrated little patience for letting longer-term stories play out.

The Fund’s underperformance of the benchmark for the 12-month period was largely attributable to our holdings in the financials and industrials sectors, which declined more than their benchmark counterparts. Our underweight exposure and selections in energy, the Index’s best-performing sector, also caused the Fund to lose ground. Conversely, the Fund’s holdings in health care and communication services were sources of relative strength.

Open Lending Corp. was the Fund’s largest detractor for the period. The company provides loan analytics, risk-based pricing and automated-decision technology. Open Lending incurs no credit risk and offers a fee-based platform that enables lenders to assess the creditworthiness of car buyers more accurately. The stock was down due in part to extremely low dealer-inventory levels resulting from supply-chain issues

and production slowdowns at auto manufacturers. Also, price increases and rising interest rates have been especially tough on car buyers with below-prime credit. Despite these challenges, we like that Open Lending has a strong business model and continues to grow its partner network — which should be beneficial as inventory levels normalize. Moreover, the stock is particularly inexpensive in our view.

Stock selections in the consumer-discretionary sector detracted from relative performance, with YETI Holdings, Inc. leading the way on the downside. The stock fell after management reported that rising operating costs, largely tied to higher shipping and logistics costs, were affecting profitability. An announcement that the CFO was stepping down also weighed on the stock. Despite the near-term issues, we continue to like the company. YETI designs and distributes coolers, beverage holders, seat cushions and other outdoor recreational gear. We believe the company has plenty of headroom to grow as its name recognition increases and more consumers come to appreciate the durability of its products.

On the positive side, the Fund benefited from having two holdings acquired at a premium during the period. Resolute Forest Products, Inc., a producer of lumber and other wood products, entered into an agreement to be acquired by a Canadian paper company. Biopharmaceutical company ChemoCentryx, Inc. agreed to be taken over by major drugmaker Amgen.

OUTLOOK

Investor sentiment was very depressed as the period ended, reflecting the heightened uncertainty hanging over the market. Until investors get a clearer idea of when inflation will turn lower and how far the Fed will go before it stops tightening monetary policy, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a sustained rally in stocks.

Although these conditions point to continued challenges for the market, we think our portfolio of value stocks is well-positioned to withstand a less favorable environment. Our companies tend to be higher quality than the average benchmark company and have more stable growth prospects than the overall small-cap value investment universe.

Our response to current circumstances is to do what we’ve always done: remain focused on finding undervalued companies that we believe can stand on their own in virtually any environment, rather than attempting to predict the direction of larger trends. In this way, we can use a down market to our advantage by purchasing shares of companies that we wouldn’t typically expect to find in value territory. We believe this approach will hold us in good stead as the broader macroeconomic picture comes into focus over the coming months.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund (WMCVX / WICVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1 Year    5 Years    10 Years

Small Cap Value (WMCVX) — Investor

       -24.18%        3.70%        9.65%

Small Cap Value (WICVX) — Institutional

       -24.15%        3.84%        9.78%

Russell 2000® Value Index

       -17.69%        2.87%        7.94%

Russell 2000® Index

       -23.50%        3.55%        8.55%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund are Investor Class: 1.16% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.06%, Net: 1.05%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investments in value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Kadant, Inc.

    4.0%  

Ensign Group, Inc.

    3.6%  

Bank OZK

    3.3%  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

    2.8%  

Medpace Holdings, Inc.

    2.7%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

National Storage Affiliates Trust

    2.6%  

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

    2.6%  

Innospec, Inc.

    2.5%  

Nova Ltd.

    2.4%  

Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A

    2.3%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 64 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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**

Excludes securities sold short, if any.

 

Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities.

 

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX / WGMCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by John Malooly.

 

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John Malooly, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

  

OVERVIEW

 

For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022, the Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund — Investor Class declined -41.70%. The Fund underperformed the benchmark Russell 2000® Growth Index, which fell -29.27%. Stocks of small U.S. growth companies endured steep losses against an inflationary backdrop

worsened by Russia’s war in Ukraine and ongoing supply-chain constraints.

Rising interest rates posed strong headwinds for growth stocks as the Federal Reserve (Fed) tightened monetary policy to rein in inflation. Because cash flows of growth companies typically occur further into the future, higher rates make the income streams of these businesses less valuable in the present, lowering their valuations. Equities also faced mounting concerns that overly aggressive tightening by the Fed and other central banks might tip the global economy into recession. Weakness in the stock market was broad-based, with every sector of the benchmark except energy posting a negative return for the period.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

Over the past 12 months, the macro-driven investment environment didn’t favor our investment approach, which is based on company fundamentals and bottom-up stock picking. Industrials, information technology (IT), consumer staples and financials were the primary sources of underperformance relative to the benchmark. Our stocks in these areas declined more than the corresponding sectors of the Index.

The greatest detractor from Fund performance for the period was Kornit Digital Ltd. The company makes machines for the environmentally sustainable printing of designs and images on clothing and fabrics. A post-Covid slowdown in the e-commerce segment of Kornit’s business impacted earnings and forward guidance during the period. Despite current headwinds, we believe Kornit will benefit as its on-demand technology attracts customers seeking to shore up supply chains and bring production closer to end markets.

Freshpet, Inc. was also a significant detractor. The company is the undisputed leader in refrigerated premium pet food, which we consider a “growth staple.” Supply-chain challenges, rising costs and shortages of labor and materials have crimped Freshpet’s sales and earnings. We believe the current difficult environment may strengthen Freshpet’s competitive position and help make the company even more dominant over time.

Health care accounted for most contributors to Fund performance, including the top two — ChemoCentryx, Inc. and Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc., respectively. ChemoCentryx develops orally administered drugs to treat autoimmune

diseases, inflammatory disorders and cancer. Shares of the company rose sharply in October after its lead drug candidate received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The stock jumped again in August after ChemoCentryx agreed to be acquired by a major drugmaker.

Intra-Cellular develops therapeutics for disorders of the central nervous system. News that the FDA had approved the company’s anti-psychotic drug, Caplyta,® sent Intra-Cellular’s stock price higher in December. Robust prescription growth for Caplyta helped support the stock for most of the remainder of the period.

OUTLOOK

After four decades of secular decline in interest rates, the most pressing question for equities is one that many investors have never had to face: “How much higher will rates have to go to subdue inflation, and when will they get there?” The question is important because the stock market is a mechanism for discounting the future. Without additional clarity about the ultimate impact of higher interest rates on asset valuations and the economy, it’s impossible to know whether current prices adequately reflect the intrinsic risks. The potential outcomes from inflation, stagflation or recession are wide — and unintended consequences have yet to be revealed.

Instead, we choose to focus on what we do know: our companies. Despite broad weakness in stock prices, the Fund’s holdings continue to exhibit the quality and growth characteristics that first attracted us to them. While some of our holdings face headwinds from inflation, supply-chain issues and other macro forces, we see a clear path for them to weather these short-term challenges and continue or resume their growth trajectory in the near future.

Valuations rightly came down as higher interest rates and other bad news were priced into the market, but growth stocks sold off indiscriminately — regardless of company fundamentals. Consequently, our portfolio looks more attractive from a valuation standpoint than it has in years, and we’ve been able to invest in companies that looked much too expensive just nine months ago.

While we’re finding lots of great investment opportunities, we’re not yet ready to say we’re out of the woods. Macro forces could continue pressuring growth stocks for some time, and it’s impossible to predict when circumstances will improve. To ensure the Fund is well-positioned when circumstances change, we’ll continue to validate the growth and valuation metrics of our holdings. When markets are no longer burdened by macro factors, we have confidence our investors will be rewarded for sticking with us.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX / WGMCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

Ultra Growth (WAMCX) — Investor

      -41.70%          11.58%          12.93%

Ultra Growth (WGMCX) — Institutional

      -41.62%          11.64%          12.96%

Russell 2000® Growth Index

      -29.27%          3.60%          8.81%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.16% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.06%, Net: 1.05%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.

Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.

    3.9%  

Freshpet, Inc.

    3.4%  

Paylocity Holding Corp.

    3.3%  

Silk Road Medical, Inc.

    3.2%  

Five Below, Inc.

    3.1%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Bank OZK

    3.0%  

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A

    2.9%  

CyberArk Software Ltd.

    2.7%  

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

    2.7%  

Balchem Corp.

    2.5%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 75 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

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**

Excludes securities sold short, if any.

 

Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities.

 

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch U.S. Select Fund (WAUSX / WGUSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch U.S. Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Mike Valentine, Paul Lambert, Austin Bone and Mick Rasmussen.

 

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Mike Valentine

Portfolio Manager

 

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Austin Bone

Portfolio Manager

 

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Paul Lambert

Portfolio Manager

 

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Mick Rasmussen

Portfolio Manager

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Wasatch U.S. Select Fund launched on June 13, 2022. For the period since inception through September 30, 2022, the Fund’s Investor Class shares declined -2.60%. The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the Russell 3000® Growth Index, which was down -0.87%.

DETAILS OF THE PERIOD

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s underperformance relative to the benchmark in the since-inception period was primarily impacted by stock-price weakness among our holdings in the consumer-discretionary and health-care sectors. Conversely, the positive return of our group of information-technology (IT) holdings compared favorably to the corresponding sector of the benchmark, which was in negative territory. IT is the most heavily weighted sector in the Fund, but we’re underweighted versus the Index.

The largest detractor from Fund performance during the period was Neogen Corp. The company provides products to food and animal producers that help keep the world’s food supply safe from pathogens and other risks. Although rising costs for freight and supply-chain management have impacted gross margins, we don’t think Neogen is any more vulnerable than competitors. Additionally, we believe Neogen’s margin erosion is temporary because the company’s products are still in strong demand. Another factor that may have weighed on the stock was Neogen’s acquisition of 3M’s food-safety business, which has increased the debt on the balance sheet. For our part, we think the acquisition was strategically sound and we view the debt level as reasonable.

YETI Holdings, Inc. was another detractor. In August, the company reported strong growth for the first half of 2022, with revenues up 18% from the first six months of last year. However, the stock was down after management noted that rising operating costs, largely tied to higher shipping and logistics costs, were affecting profitability. An announcement that the CFO was stepping down also hindered the stock. Despite the near-term issues, we continue to like the

company. YETI designs and distributes coolers, beverage holders, seat cushions and other outdoor recreational gear. We believe the company has plenty of headroom to grow as its name recognition increases and more consumers come to appreciate the durability of its products.

Paylocity Holding Corp. was the top contributor to Fund performance during the period. The stock was up substantially after the company reported revenue and earnings that topped consensus expectations. We continue to like the strong recurring revenue streams associated with the company’s cloud-based payroll and human-capital-management software targeted at smaller businesses. In addition, since Paylocity holds significant customer cash on its balance sheet, earnings get a boost in a rising interest-rate environment. While that advantage is an attractive sweetener, it’s not a reason why we own the company. Instead, we value Paylocity for its core operations.

Avalara, Inc., a provider of tax-compliance automation software, was another top contributor. The company specializes in solutions that help clients manage their sales taxes. Recently, Avalara announced that it would be acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a private-equity firm. We sold the stock on the news.

OUTLOOK

There’s no doubt that significant fears still exist among investors. Broadly speaking, these fears relate to persistently high inflation, rising interest rates, the possibility of recessions around the world, the war in Ukraine and ongoing supply-chain challenges — exacerbated by China’s zero-Covid policy.

The main offset to these fears is that many of our companies have stocks trading at some of the best valuations in more than a decade. As a result, we’re excited about their return prospects going forward. While it’s true that macro forces can keep a lid on valuations for a period of time, it’s impossible to predict the direction of such forces. And even moderately good news on the macro front could trigger unexpected spikes in stock prices.

As portfolio managers, there’s nothing we can do to control macro forces or the timing of the returns on our stocks. We’re looking beyond what we can’t control and doubling down on what we can control. We’re taking care to ensure that the investment thesis for each of our companies is still sound in order to avoid negative earnings surprises. We’re also on the road visiting management teams at their places of business. We believe these efforts will lay the groundwork for better returns over longer time horizons.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

 

 

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Wasatch U.S. Select Fund (WAUSX / WGUSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

TOTAL RETURNS

 

    Since Inception
6/13/2022

U.S. Select (WAUSX) — Investor

      -2.60%

U.S. Select (WGUSX) — Institutional

      -2.70%

Russell 3000® Growth Index

      -0.87%

Russell Midcap® Growth Index

       1.50%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated June 13, 2022, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch U.S. Select Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 1.08%, Net: 1.00% / Institutional Class — Gross: 0.92%, Net: 0.85%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging and frontier markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*

 

Company   % of Net Assets  

AMETEK, Inc.

    4.2%  

Balchem Corp.

    4.1%  

HEICO Corp., Class A

    3.9%  

Ensign Group, Inc.

    3.9%  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    3.9%  
Company   % of Net Assets  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    3.7%  

Bank OZK

    3.7%  

Copart, Inc.

    3.5%  

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

    3.5%  

HealthEquity, Inc.

    3.4%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 35 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN**

 

LOGO

 

**

Excludes securities sold short, if any.

 

Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities.

 

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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†Inception: June 13, 2022. Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Management Discussion

 

The Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund is sub-advised by Hoisington Investment Management Company (HIMCo).

 

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Van Hoisington

Lead Portfolio Manager

 

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Van R. Hoisington, Jr.

Portfolio Manager

 

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David Hoisington

Portfolio Manager

OVERVIEW

Thirty-year Treasury bond yields closed at 3.76% on September 30, 2022, up from 2.04% one year ago. For the 12 months ended September 30, 2022, the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund fell -29.44%. The benchmark Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index posted a -14.60% decline for the same period, a record-setting loss.

DETAILS OF THE YEAR

The rise in yields of 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds was part of a global bond rout. The 30-year yield on German bunds rose almost identically to their U.S. Treasury counterpart. Thirty-year French and United Kingdom government-bond yields rose 0.22 percentage point and 2.57 percentage points more, respectively, than those in the United States. Returns on European bonds for U.S. investors were made even worse because the dollar rallied sharply. The larger bond-yield increases in Europe served to push U.S. yields higher as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised the key federal-funds rate at a record-setting pace in response to the fastest advance in U.S. inflation in about four decades. Rising inflation reflected supply-side disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and overly stimulative monetary and fiscal policies. Although the inflation rate remained well above the Fed’s 2% target as the fiscal year ended, clear signs suggest that U.S. inflation peaked in the early summer.

OUTLOOK

For the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) business cycle dating committee (comprised of leading U.S. business cycle economists), recessions and expansions are determined by seven indicators. In the current cycle, most of these indicators are already declining. The average of real gross domestic product (GDP) and gross domestic income (GDI) declined in the first and second quarters of 2022, suggesting that the drop in real GDP was not a fluke. The weighted average of GDP and GDI is the broadest measure of economic performance of the seven components in the NBER measuring standard. The most notable exceptions to the recessionary tendency are the two employment measures, but both are lagging rather than coincident indicators. With jobs rising and aggregate demand falling, productivity is slumping at a record pace. This is a sign of job hoarding, an

effect that will sharply erode profits if continued. Real personal consumption expenditures are also still positive, but a severe drop in the personal saving rate to 3.4% in the second quarter of 2022 suggests that household budgets are under considerable strain and weakness in spending is coming. When the labor markets turn down, consumers will feel even greater urgency to live within their means.

Preliminary and very incomplete third-quarter data show that real GDP has improved while real GDI has deteriorated. The key elements of real domestic final demand — big-ticket consumer purchases, housing and business fixed investment — decreased in the third calendar quarter. A significant reduction in the United States’ current-account deficit is a sign of future economic weakness. Exports are faltering because of serious recessions in major foreign economies and because U.S. firms are cutting imports. Such disparities are a common occurrence at the turn from economic expansion to recession.

Other troubling signs that a recession is on the way include an across-the-board weakening in rail, trucking and ocean-going freight and a long and diversified list of corporate profit warnings. The index of leading economic indicators (LEI), which peaked in February and has declined for six consecutive months, points to a recession around the turn of the year. Moreover, the yield-curve inversion is consistent with a recession next year.

Even though the Fed failed to contain inflation in 2020–21, members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) support Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s view that inflation is of paramount importance to deliver a rising standard of living for all. If the Fed were to abandon its commitment to achieving the inflation rate target, the FOMC would suffer a major double blow to its integrity. If the Fed were not to achieve its target, another consequence would be allowing an emergent money/price/wage spiral to become entrenched, causing a dismal replay of the two-decade span from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. Based on these considerations, the Fed should be expected to adhere to its current course of raising interest rates to bring inflation under control.

The long-term Treasury market (bonds with maturities longer than 20 years) is in the zone of digesting the rapid inflation of the past several quarters, and future Fed rate hikes. Barring any capitulation in the Fed’s determination to quell inflation, we believe long Treasuries will increasingly reflect the looming recession and its deflationary circumstances.

Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.

 

 

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Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Portfolio Summary

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years

U.S. Treasury

      -29.44%          -2.22%          0.15%

Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index

      -14.60%          -0.27%          0.89%

Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the January 31, 2022 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund are 0.66%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.

Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data do not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.

Investments in fixed income funds are subject to the same interest rate, inflation, credit and other risks associated with the underlying bonds. Return of principal is not guaranteed.

TOP U.S. TREASURY HOLDINGS*

 

Holding   Maturity
Date
    % of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.250%

    5/15/50       24.2%  

U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.375%

    8/15/50       22.6%  

U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.875%

    11/15/51       16.3%  

U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.250%

    8/15/46       13.8%  
Holding   Maturity
Date
    % of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.000%

    8/15/48       13.4%  

U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.500%

    2/15/45       5.9%  

U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.250%

    8/15/49       2.4%  
 

 

*

As of September 30, 2022, there were 7 holdings in the Fund. Repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

INVESTMENTS & CASH

 

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Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities.

 

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.

 

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Wasatch Funds Management Discussions    

 

DEFINITIONS OF FINANCIAL TERMS

 

Aggregate demand (AD) is the total amount of goods and services demanded in the economy at a given overall price level and in a given time period.

Alpha is a risk-adjusted measure of the so-called “excess return” on an investment. It is a common measure of assessing an active manager’s performance as it is the return in excess of a benchmark index or “risk-free” investment. The difference between the fair and actually expected rates of return on a stock is called the stock’s alpha.

Beta is a quantitative measure of the volatility of a given stock relative to the overall market. A beta above one is more volatile than the overall market, while a beta below one is less volatile.

The S&P Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index (S&P BSE Sensex Index) is a free float market capitalization-weighted stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) Ltd. The 30 component companies, which are some of the largest and most actively traded stocks, are representative of various industrial sectors of the Indian economy.

CFA® stands for Chartered Financial Analyst and is a trademark owned by the CFA Institute.

The “cloud” is the internet. Cloud-computing is a model for delivering information-technology services in which resources are retrieved from the internet through web-based tools and applications, rather than from a direct connection to a server.

Correlation, in the financial world, is a statistical measure of how asset classes, securities, markets, or countries move in relation to each other.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

Earnings growth is a measure of growth in a company’s net income over a specific period, often one year.

Fallen Angel is a Wasatch term for a company with a solid long-term growth history and outlook whose current earnings have gotten off track.

The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which private depository institutions (mostly banks) lend balances (federal funds) at the Federal Reserve to other depository institutions, usually overnight. It is the interest rate banks charge each other for loans.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), a component of the Federal Reserve System, is charged under United States law with overseeing the nation’s open market operations. Open market operations are the means of implementing monetary policy by which a central bank controls the short-term interest rate and the supply of base money in an economy, and thus indirectly the total money supply.

Gross domestic income (GDI) is the sum of all income earned while producing goods and services within a nation’s borders. GDI is a lesser-known calculation statistic used by the Federal Reserve Bank to gauge economic activity based on income.

Gross domestic product (GDP) is a basic measure of a country’s economic performance and is the market value of all final goods and services made within the borders of a country in a year.

An initial public offering (IPO) is a company’s first sale of stock to the public.

The Index of Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) is a system of analysis that evaluates economic data in order to try to forecast future economic trends. An economic indicator, or business indicator, is a statistic expressing the performance level of a specific sector of the economy. By studying economic indicators, economists, business experts, and government officials are able to make informed predictions about whether the economy will be strong or weak in the foreseeable future.

The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is a research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works.

Net interest margin is typically used for a bank or an investment firm that invests depositors’ money, allowing for an interest margin between what is paid to the bank’s client and what is made from the borrower of the funds. A positive net interest margin indicates that an entity has invested its funds efficiently, while a negative net interest margin implies that the funds have not been invested efficiently.

The price/earnings (P/E) ratio, also known as the P/E multiple, is the price of a stock divided by its earnings per share.

Return on capital is a measure of how effectively a company uses the money, owned or borrowed, that has been invested in its operations.

Revenue growth is the increase in sales over a specified period of time, not necessarily one year.

Sales growth is the increase in sales over a specified period of time, not necessarily one year.

Undiscovered Gems is a Wasatch term for companies that have little or no coverage by Wall Street analysts.

Valuation is the process of determining the current worth of an asset or company.

The yield curve is a line on a graph that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates. The most frequently reported yield curve compares three-month, two-year, five-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury securities. This yield curve is used as a benchmark for other interest rates, such as mortgage rates or bank lending rates. The curve is also used to predict changes in economic output and growth.

 

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    SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

INDEX DESCRIPTIONS AND DISCLOSURES

 

The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage [ARM] pass-throughs), asset-backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) (agency and non-agency).

The MSCI AC (All Country) World Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 23 developed-market and 24 emerging-market countries.

The MSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index is an unmanaged index and includes reinvestment of all dividends of issuers located in countries throughout the world representing developed and emerging markets, excluding securities of U.S. issuers. This index is a free float adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small-capitalization securities.

The MSCI AC (All Country) World Small Cap Index is an unmanaged index and includes reinvestment of all dividends of issuers located in countries throughout the world representing developed and emerging markets. This index is a free float adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small-capitalization securities.

The MSCI AC (All Country) World Value Index captures large- and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics across 23 developed-market countries and 24 emerging-market countries.

The MSCI China Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across China A shares, H shares, B shares, Red chips, P chips and foreign listings (e.g. ADRs). The index covers about 85% of this China equity universe. Currently, the index includes large-cap A and mid-cap A shares represented at 20% of their free float adjusted market capitalization.

The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index and includes reinvestment of all dividends of issuers located in 21 developed-market countries, excluding the U.S. and Canada. This index is a free float adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of mid-cap and large-cap securities.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 24 emerging-market countries.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index captures small-cap representation across 24 emerging-market countries.

The MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets and MSCI Frontier Markets indexes are free float adjusted market capitalization indexes designed to measure equity market performance in the global frontier and emerging markets.

The MSCI India Investable Market Index (IMI) covers all investable large-, mid- and small-cap securities across India, targeting approximately 99% of the Indian market’s free float adjusted market capitalization.

The MSCI World ex USA Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 22 of 23 developed market countries, excluding the United States.

The MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index is a free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States.

Pertaining to the use of MSCI information. Source: MSCI. The MSCI information may only be used for your internal use, may not be reproduced or redisseminated in any form and may not be used as a basis for or a component of any financial instruments or products or indices. None of the MSCI information is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such. Historical data and analysis should not be taken as an indication or guarantee of any future performance analysis, forecast or prediction. The MSCI information is provided on an “as is” basis and the user of this information assumes the entire risk of any use made of this information. MSCI, each of its affiliates and each other person involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating any MSCI information (collectively, the “MSCI Parties”) expressly disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties or originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to this information. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall any MSCI Party have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive, consequential (including, without limitation, lost profits) or any other damages. (www.msci.com)

The FTSE 3-Month US Treasury Bill Index is intended to track the daily performance of 3-month U.S. Treasury bills.

The Russell 3000 Growth Index measures the performance of the broad growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes Russell 3000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

The Russell 2500 Index is a market-cap weighted index that includes the smallest 2,500 small- and mid-cap stocks covered in the broad-based Russell 3000 of U.S.-based listed equities.

The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged total-return index of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by total market capitalization. The Russell 2000 is widely used in the industry to measure the performance of small-company stocks.

The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

The Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

The Russell Microcap Index is an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 1,000 securities in the small-cap Russell 2000 Index along with the next smallest 1,000 companies, based on a ranking of all U.S. equities by market capitalization.

 

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Wasatch Funds Management Discussions   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

INDEX DESCRIPTIONS AND DISCLOSURES (continued)

 

The Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Pertaining to the use of Russell information. All rights in the Russell 3000, Russell 2500, Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Growth, Russell 2000 Value, Russell Microcap and Russell Midcap Growth indexes vest in the relevant London Stock Exchange Group PLC (collectively, the “LSE Group”), which owns these indexes. Russell® is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group

company under license. These indexes are calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited or its affiliate, agent or partner. The LSE Group does not accept any liability whatsoever to any person arising out of (a) the use of, reliance on or any error in the Index or (b) investment in or operation of any Wasatch portfolio. The LSE Group makes no claim, prediction, warranty or representation either as to the results to be obtained from any Wasatch portfolio or the suitability of these indexes for the purpose to which they are being put by Wasatch Global Investors.

Indexes are unmanaged. Investors cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.

 

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Wasatch Funds   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Operating Expenses

 

     Account Value    Expenses Paid
During Period*
   Annualized Expense
Ratio*
Fund/Class and Return    Beginning of Period
April 1, 2022
   End of Period
September 30, 2022

Core Growth Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 771.00      $ 5.42        1.22%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.95      $ 6.17        1.22%

Core Growth Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 771.80      $ 4.71        1.06%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.75      $ 5.37        1.06%

Emerging India Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 881.80      $ 7.45        1.58%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.15      $ 7.99        1.58%

Emerging India Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 883.10      $ 6.75        1.43%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.90      $ 7.23        1.43%

Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 711.50      $ 6.39        1.49%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.60      $ 7.54        1.49%

Emerging Markets Select Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 712.60      $ 5.11        1.19%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.10      $ 6.02        1.19%

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 718.00      $ 8.74        2.03%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,014.89      $ 10.25        2.03%

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 718.40      $ 7.88        1.83%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,015.89      $ 9.25        1.83%

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 718.50      $ 9.31        2.16%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,014.24      $ 10.91        2.16%

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 716.80      $ 8.65        2.01%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,014.99      $ 10.15        2.01%

Global Opportunities Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 740.20      $ 6.85        1.57%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.20      $ 7.94        1.57%

Global Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 740.30      $ 5.98        1.37%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.20      $ 6.93        1.37%

Global Select Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 745.70      $ 5.91        1.35%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.30      $ 6.83        1.35%

Global Select Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 747.50      $ 4.16        0.95%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.31      $ 4.81        0.95%

Global Value Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 834.90      $ 5.06        1.10%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.55      $ 5.57        1.10%

Global Value Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 835.30      $ 4.37        0.95%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.31      $ 4.81        0.95%

Greater China Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 756.00      $ 7.79        1.77%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,016.19      $ 8.95        1.77%

Greater China Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 756.30      $ 6.69        1.52%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.45      $ 7.69        1.52%

 

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Wasatch Funds    

Operating Expenses (continued)

 

     Account Value    Expenses Paid
During Period*
   Annualized Expense
Ratio*
Fund/Class and Return    Beginning of Period
April 1, 2022
   End of Period
September 30, 2022

International Growth Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 691.90      $ 6.23        1.47%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.70      $ 7.44        1.47%

International Growth Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 692.50      $ 5.73        1.35%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.30      $ 6.83        1.35%

International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 725.40      $ 8.61        1.99%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,015.09      $ 10.05        1.99%

International Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 724.40      $ 8.39        1.94%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,015.34      $ 9.80        1.94%

International Select Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 739.80      $ 5.67        1.30%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.55      $ 6.58        1.30%

International Select Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 741.00      $ 3.93        0.90%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.56      $ 4.56        0.90%

Long/Short Alpha Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 897.40      $ 12.27        2.58%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,012.13      $ 13.01        2.58%

Long/Short Alpha Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 899.40      $ 11.09        2.33%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,013.39      $ 11.76        2.33%

Micro Cap Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 752.60      $ 7.43        1.69%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,016.60      $ 8.54        1.69%

Micro Cap Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 752.60      $ 7.16        1.63%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,016.90      $ 8.24        1.63%

Micro Cap Value Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 781.50      $ 7.82        1.75%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,016.29      $ 8.85        1.75%

Micro Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 782.70      $ 7.15        1.60%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.05      $ 8.09        1.60%

Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 713.90      $ 5.07        1.18%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.15      $ 5.97        1.18%

Small Cap Growth Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 714.30      $ 4.51        1.05%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.80      $ 5.32        1.05%

Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 789.30      $ 5.25        1.17%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.20      $ 5.92        1.17%

Small Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 789.10      $ 4.75        1.06%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.75      $ 5.37        1.06%

Ultra Growth Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 714.40      $ 5.20        1.21%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.00      $ 6.12        1.21%

Ultra Growth Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 715.00      $ 4.51        1.05%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.80      $ 5.32        1.05%

 

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Wasatch Funds   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Operating Expenses (continued)

 

     Account Value    Expenses Paid
During Period*
   Annualized Expense
Ratio*
Fund/Class and Return    Beginning of Period
April 1, 2022
   End of Period
September 30, 2022

U.S. Select Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 974.00      $ 2.98        1.01%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,011.92      $ 3.03        1.01%

U.S. Select Fund — Institutional Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 973.00      $ 2.53        0.86%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,012.36      $ 2.58        0.86%

U.S. Treasury Fund — Investor Class

 

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 763.20      $ 3.05        0.69%

Hypothetical (5% before expenses)

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.61      $ 3.50        0.69%

*Expenses are equal to a fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year divided by the number of days in the full fiscal year (182/365), except for the U.S. Select Fund, which has 109 days in the most recent fiscal period due to its inception date of June 13, 2022.

 

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Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX / WIGRX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 99.6%

 

      Application Software 8.5%       
  2,559,613     Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc., Class A*    $ 42,975,902  
  659,354     Five9, Inc.*      49,438,363  
  539,815     Guidewire Software, Inc.*      33,241,808  
  297,989     Paylocity Holding Corp.*      71,988,183  
  805,382     Q2 Holdings, Inc.*      25,933,300  
    

 

 

 
     223,577,556  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 6.3%
      
  888,453     Cohen & Steers, Inc.      55,643,812  
  1,292,237     Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*      40,718,388  
  1,166,961     Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A      69,562,545  
    

 

 

 
     165,924,745  
    

 

 

 
      Auto Parts & Equipment 3.4%       
  385,590     Fox Factory Holding Corp.*      30,492,457  
  3,700,240     Holley, Inc.*      14,985,972  
  692,004     XPEL, Inc.*      44,592,738  
    

 

 

 
     90,071,167  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 4.0%       
  3,860,683     Janus International Group, Inc.*      34,437,292  
  1,629,236     Trex Co., Inc.*      71,588,630  
    

 

 

 
     106,025,922  
    

 

 

 
      Commodity Chemicals 1.4%       
  1,498,713     Valvoline, Inc.      37,977,387  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 1.3%
      
  457,359     Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*      34,649,518  
    

 

 

 
      Distillers & Vintners 1.0%       
  1,764,458     Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.*      25,461,129  
    

 

 

 
      Distributors 2.5%       
  205,083     Pool Corp.      65,259,461  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment &
Instruments 2.3%
      
  524,038     Novanta, Inc.*      60,604,995  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Manufacturing
Services 1.7%
      
  462,064     Fabrinet*      44,104,009  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 3.8%       
  367,316     Morningstar, Inc.      77,988,533  
  2,843,303     Open Lending Corp., Class A*      22,860,156  
    

 

 

 
     100,848,689  
    

 

 

 
      General Merchandise Stores 1.3%       
  669,115     Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*      34,526,334  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Facilities 3.4%       
  1,125,144     Ensign Group, Inc.      89,448,948  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 1.9%       
  3,565,775     Neogen Corp.*      49,813,877  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Home Improvement Retail 1.7%       
  617,134     Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A*    $ 43,359,835  
    

 

 

 
      Homebuilding 1.1%       
  351,806     Installed Building Products, Inc.      28,492,768  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 11.7%       
  2,006,863     Altra Industrial Motion Corp.      67,470,734  
  991,054     Helios Technologies, Inc.      50,147,332  
  501,183     Kadant, Inc.      83,602,336  
  812,901     Kornit Digital Ltd.*      21,631,296  
  407,279     RBC Bearings, Inc.*      84,636,649  
    

 

 

 
     307,488,347  
    

 

 

 
      Insurance Brokers 1.6%       
  621,017     Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A*      22,133,046  
  2,220,087     Hagerty, Inc., Class A*      19,958,582  
    

 

 

 
     42,091,628  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 1.4%       
  2,298,284     ZipRecruiter, Inc., Class A*      37,921,686  
    

 

 

 
      Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.2%       
  967,956     Moelis & Co., Class A      32,726,592  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 2.3%       
  327,693     Globant SA*      61,304,806  
    

 

 

 
      Leisure Products 2.1%       
  1,237,105     Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.*      23,826,643  
  1,072,812     YETI Holdings, Inc.*      30,596,598  
    

 

 

 
     54,423,241  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 5.4%       
  400,917     ICON PLC*      73,680,526  
  437,112     Medpace Holdings, Inc.*      68,700,893  
    

 

 

 
     142,381,419  
    

 

 

 
      Managed Health Care 3.2%       
  1,258,571     HealthEquity, Inc.*      84,538,214  
    

 

 

 
      Metal & Glass Containers 1.3%       
  1,329,813     TriMas Corp.      33,338,412  
    

 

 

 
      Packaged Foods & Meats 1.0%       
  529,202     Freshpet, Inc.*      26,507,728  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 1.1%       
  611,417     Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*      28,449,233  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 5.5%       
  2,329,377     Bank OZK      92,150,154  
  1,134,695     Webster Financial Corp.      51,288,214  
    

 

 

 
     143,438,368  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 0.9%       
  2,608,777     LegalZoom.com, Inc.*      22,357,219  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 1.0%       
  75,045     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.      27,271,353  
    

 

 

 
 

 

50


Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX / WIGRX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Specialized Consumer
Services 1.0%
      
  2,986,337     Mister Car Wash, Inc.*    $ 25,622,771  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized REITs 1.5%       
  929,366     National Storage Affiliates Trust      38,643,038  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 4.4%       
  580,181     Balchem Corp.      70,538,406  
  541,668     Innospec, Inc.      46,404,698  
    

 

 

 
     116,943,104  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 3.4%       
  648,644     Five Below, Inc.*      89,298,820  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 2.5%       
  445,317     CyberArk Software Ltd.*      66,770,831  
    

 

 

 
      Trucking 1.5%       
  212,364     Saia, Inc.*      40,349,160  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $2,452,710,542)
     2,622,012,310  
    

 

 

 
  WARRANTS 0.1%   
      Insurance Brokers 0.1%       
  540,000     Hagerty, Inc., expiring, 12/2/2026 * *** †      1,058,400  
    

 

 

 
  Total Warrants
(cost $1,859,173)
     1,058,400  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.4%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 0.4%       
$ 10,622,074     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22, 0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $11,198,500 of United States Treasury Notes 3.00% due 7/15/25; value: $10,834,549; repurchase proceeds: $10,622,808
(cost $10,622,074)
   $ 10,622,074  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $10,622,074)
     10,622,074  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $2,465,191,789) 100.1%
     2,633,692,784  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.1%)      (1,570,329
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 2,632,122,455  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).

 

†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). The aggregate value of securities purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 at September 30, 2022, amounted to approximately $1,058,400, and represented 0.04% of net assets.

 

REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.

 

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Core Growth Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Ireland

      2.8

Israel

      3.4

United States

      93.8
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

51


Wasatch Emerging India Fund (WAINX / WIINX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 99.1%   
      Apparel Retail 6.3%       
  1,979,365     Trent Ltd.    $ 34,323,644  
    

 

 

 
      Apparel, Accessories & Luxury
Goods 4.0%
      
  35,176     Page Industries Ltd.      21,806,523  
    

 

 

 
      Commodity Chemicals 2.8%       
  2,031,705     Berger Paints India Ltd.      15,333,039  
    

 

 

 
      Consumer Finance 9.9%       
  599,154     Bajaj Finance Ltd.      53,533,195  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Banks 9.2%       
  1,883,991     HDFC Bank Ltd.      32,641,071  
  780,288     Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.      17,318,087  
    

 

 

 
     49,959,158  
    

 

 

 
      Food Retail 5.5%       
  560,980     Avenue Supermarts Ltd.*      30,011,819  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 8.6%       
  932,448     Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.      28,676,829  
  3,178,246     Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd.      17,898,930  
    

 

 

 
     46,575,759  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 8.5%       
  8,100,619     Elgi Equipments Ltd.      41,634,344  
  174,408     GMM Pfaudler Ltd.      4,109,813  
    

 

 

 
     45,744,157  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 2.0%       
  227,333     Info Edge India Ltd.      10,684,528  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 14.1%       
  559,911     Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.      30,331,494  
  832,179     Mindtree Ltd.      31,885,349  
  363,294     Persistent Systems Ltd.      14,312,551  
    

 

 

 
     76,529,394  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 3.9%       
  466,853     Divi’s Laboratories Ltd.      21,136,612  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty Insurance 3.2%       
  1,226,812     ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.      17,287,154  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 6.5%       
  4,692,444     AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.      35,453,482  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 4.9%       
  605,893     L&T Technology Services Ltd.      26,402,267  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 3.1%       
  415,677     Asian Paints Ltd.      16,993,551  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 2.3%       
  118,874     Tata Elxsi Ltd.      12,373,602  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 4.3%       
  839,803     Aavas Financiers Ltd.*    $ 23,017,950  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $354,798,271)
     537,165,834  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 3.9%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 3.9%       
$ 20,897,035     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $17,667,500 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $21,315,059; repurchase proceeds: $20,898,480 (cost $20,897,035)
   $ 20,897,035  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $20,897,035)
     20,897,035  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $375,695,306) 103.0%§
     558,062,869  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (3.0%)      (16,470,417
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 541,592,452  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 99.18%.

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Emerging India Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

India

      100.0
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

52


Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX / WIESX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 96.6%

 

      Airport Services 3.6%       
  974,740     Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B    $ 12,320,071  
    

 

 

 
      Apparel Retail 3.2%       
  634,615     Trent Ltd.      11,004,691  
    

 

 

 
      Apparel, Accessories & Luxury
Goods 2.9%
      
  16,149     Page Industries Ltd.      10,011,188  
    

 

 

 
      Consumer Finance 7.8%       
  300,334     Bajaj Finance Ltd.      26,834,234  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 3.5%
      
  587,675     Dlocal Ltd.*      12,059,091  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Banks 9.9%       
  1,226,097     HDFC Bank Ltd.      21,242,734  
  2,910,839     NU Holdings Ltd., Class A*      12,807,692  
    

 

 

 
     34,050,426  
    

 

 

 
      Drug Retail 2.0%       
  1,665,730     Raia Drogasil SA      7,018,833  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 8.7%
      
  393,765     Voltronic Power Technology Corp.      17,317,997  
  2,102,302     WEG SA      12,525,696  
    

 

 

 
     29,843,693  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 2.2%       
  246,740     Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.      7,588,328  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 2.4%       
  206,691     Airtac International Group      4,728,937  
  372,722     Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.      3,556,560  
    

 

 

 
     8,285,497  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Home Entertainment 2.9%       
  178,743     Sea Ltd., ADR*      10,018,545  
    

 

 

 
      Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 9.2%       
  224,500     Meituan, Class B*      4,718,191  
  24,461     MercadoLibre, Inc.*      20,248,327  
  405,825     momo.com, Inc.      6,772,442  
    

 

 

 
     31,738,960  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 8.6%       
  105,393     Globant SA*      19,716,922  
  182,497     Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.      9,886,226  
    

 

 

 
     29,603,148  
    

 

 

 
      Life & Health Insurance 2.1%       
  1,274,555     Discovery Ltd.*      7,358,101  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.4%       
  120,663     Divi’s Laboratories Ltd.    $ 5,462,976  
  191,338     Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A      2,449,374  
  1,213,813     Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.*      7,225,637  
    

 

 

 
     15,137,987  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty Insurance 0.7%       
  593,544     Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV      2,447,619  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 3.4%       
  1,521,110     AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.      11,492,656  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 3.0%       
  101,200     Lasertec Corp.      10,178,889  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 9.1%       
  208,894     ASPEED Technology, Inc.      11,497,023  
  96,850     SG Micro Corp., Class A      1,917,234  
  1,031,836     Silergy Corp.      13,457,146  
  915,042     Sino Wealth Electronic Ltd., Class A      4,272,805  
    

 

 

 
     31,144,208  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized Finance 4.1%       
  2,434,891     Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.      13,908,375  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 2.1%       
  178,766     Asian Paints Ltd.      7,308,244  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 0.8%       
  24,743     Tata Elxsi Ltd.      2,575,500  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $438,037,497)
     331,928,284  
    

 

 

 
 

 

53


Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX / WIESX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 3.6%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 3.6%       
$ 12,309,784     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $10,407,400 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $12,556,069; repurchase proceeds: $12,310,636 (cost $12,309,784)
   $ 12,309,784  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $12,309,784)
     12,309,784  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $450,347,281) 100.2%§
     344,238,068  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.2%)      (754,225
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 343,483,843  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 64.85%.

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt.

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Brazil

      9.7

China

      6.2

Hong Kong

      1.1

India

      34.2

Japan

      3.1

Mexico

      4.5

Singapore

      3.0

South Africa

      2.2

Taiwan

      20.4

United States

      12.0

Uruguay

      3.6
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

54


Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX / WIEMX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 101.5%   
      Airport Services 2.8%       
  1,660,425     Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV    $ 10,447,581  
    

 

 

 
      Apparel Retail 5.0%       
  1,083,705     Trent Ltd.      18,792,241  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 0.9%
      
  17,554,351     VEF AB*      3,394,326  
    

 

 

 
      Commodity Chemicals 1.1%       
  567,520     Berger Paints India Ltd.      4,283,007  
    

 

 

 
      Communications Equipment 2.7%       
  1,178,000     Accton Technology Corp.      10,047,743  
    

 

 

 
      Consumer Finance 1.6%       
  837,675     Muangthai Capital Public Co. Ltd.      805,030  
  7,189,323     Ngern Tid Lor Public Co. Ltd.      5,146,122  
    

 

 

 
     5,951,152  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 1.3%
      
  234,612     Dlocal Ltd.*      4,814,238  
    

 

 

 
      Drug Retail 3.6%       
  386,146     Clicks Group Ltd.      6,090,013  
  1,792,950     Raia Drogasil SA      7,554,896  
    

 

 

 
     13,644,909  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 6.2%
      
  532,863     Voltronic Power Technology Corp.      23,435,603  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment &
Instruments 3.4%
      
  1,255,616     Chroma ATE, Inc.      7,064,525  
  11,780     Honeywell Automation India Ltd.      5,767,123  
    

 

 

 
     12,831,648  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Manufacturing
Services 1.1%
      
  43,422     Fabrinet*      4,144,630  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Facilities 0.4%       
  7,082,101     Cleopatra Hospital*      1,400,010  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 4.1%       
  509,726     Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.      15,676,290  
    

 

 

 
      Home Improvement Retail 3.2%       
  8,758,100     MR DIY Group M Bhd.      3,703,877  
  15,262,097     Wilcon Depot, Inc.      8,299,398  
    

 

 

 
     12,003,275  
    

 

 

 
      Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 1.3%       
  1,394,570     H World Group Ltd.      4,751,990  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Human Resource & Employment
Services 0.3%
      
  127,813     Grupa Pracuj SA    $ 979,825  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 3.1%       
  167,500     Airtac International Group      3,832,276  
  1,523,365     Elgi Equipments Ltd.      7,829,562  
    

 

 

 
     11,661,838  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 1.6%       
  2,219,828     Baltic Classifieds Group PLC      3,400,569  
  57,878     Info Edge India Ltd.      2,720,235  
    

 

 

 
     6,120,804  
    

 

 

 
      Internet & Direct Marketing
Retail 2.1%
      
  478,600     momo.com, Inc.      7,986,917  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 13.3%       
  95,972     Globant SA*      17,954,442  
  211,640     Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.      11,464,960  
  347,935     Mindtree Ltd.      13,331,301  
  190,277     Persistent Systems Ltd.      7,496,269  
    

 

 

 
     50,246,972  
    

 

 

 
      Life & Health Insurance 1.9%       
  1,267,913     Discovery Ltd.*      7,319,756  
    

 

 

 
      Personal Products 2.0%       
  328,605     Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A      7,535,984  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 0.0%       
  13,017,213     China Animal Healthcare Ltd.* *** §§      16,583  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty Insurance 2.8%       
  284,855     ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.      4,013,926  
  1,624,884     Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV      6,700,594  
    

 

 

 
     10,714,520  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 7.1%       
  3,019,678     AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.      22,814,998  
  726,462     Regional SAB de CV      4,095,198  
    

 

 

 
     26,910,196  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 4.4%       
  10,690,600     CTOS Digital Bhd.      3,064,133  
  312,680     L&T Technology Services Ltd.      13,625,279  
    

 

 

 
     16,689,412  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 1.7%       
  108,853     Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd.      6,620,961  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 13.2%       
  273,651     ASPEED Technology, Inc.      15,061,093  
  128,561     LEENO Industrial, Inc.      11,060,132  
  1,244,572     Silergy Corp.      16,231,637  
  1,590,864     Sino Wealth Electronic Ltd., Class A      7,428,567  
    

 

 

 
     49,781,429  
    

 

 

 
 

 

55


Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX / WIEMX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Specialized Finance 1.1%       
  755,000     Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.    $ 4,312,646  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 0.6%       
  45,999,951     PT Avia Avian Tbk      2,399,129  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 2.0%       
  4,042,300     Pet Center Comercio e Participacoes SA      7,620,972  
    

 

 

 
      Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 4.5%       
  622,084     Aavas Financiers Ltd.*      17,050,545  
    

 

 

 
      Trucking 1.1%       
  1,636,247     Vamos Locacao de Caminhoes Maquinas e Equipamentos SA      4,146,467  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $333,540,310)
     383,733,599  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $333,540,310) 101.5%§
     383,733,599  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (1.5%)      (5,836,596
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 377,897,003  
    

 

 

 
                      

*Non-income producing.

 

***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 79.34%.

 

§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2022, amounted to approximately $16,583, and represented 0.00% of net assets.

 

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Brazil

      5.0

China

      5.1

Egypt

      0.4

India

      37.7

Indonesia

      0.6

Malaysia

      1.8

Mexico

      5.5

Philippines

      2.2

Poland

      0.3

South Africa

      3.5

South Korea

      4.6

Sweden

      0.9

Taiwan

      22.9

Thailand

      1.5

United Kingdom

      0.9

United States

      5.8

Uruguay

      1.3
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

56


Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund (WAFMX / WIFMX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 96.8%   
      Airport Services 4.1%       
  82,700     Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte
SAB de CV
   $ 520,358  
  89,600     Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B      1,132,485  
    

 

 

 
     1,652,843  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 7.2%
      
  1,974,600     DCVFMVN Diamond ETF*      2,098,405  
  4,238,899     VEF AB*      819,637  
    

 

 

 
     2,918,042  
    

 

 

 
      Computer & Electronics Retail 3.3%       
  498,500     Mobile World Investment Corp.      1,329,214  
    

 

 

 
      Consumer Finance 12.3%       
  44,846     Bajaj Finance Ltd.      4,006,899  
  1,390,369     Ngern Tid Lor Public Co. Ltd.      995,227  
    

 

 

 
     5,002,126  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 4.4%
      
  437     Adyen NV*      545,009  
  61,021     Dlocal Ltd.*      1,252,151  
    

 

 

 
     1,797,160  
    

 

 

 
      Distillers & Vintners 1.3%       
  305,740     Ginebra San Miguel, Inc.      534,127  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Banks 8.4%       
  549,271     Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam JSC      1,675,267  
  2,541     Credicorp Ltd.      312,035  
  325,656     NU Holdings Ltd., Class A*      1,432,886  
    

 

 

 
     3,420,188  
    

 

 

 
      Drug Retail 2.6%       
  245,500     Raia Drogasil SA      1,034,456  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 3.6%
      
  242,800     WEG SA      1,446,623  
    

 

 

 
      Food Retail 1.3%       
  8,992     Dino Polska SA*      544,654  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Facilities 1.3%       
  2,821,400     PT Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat Tbk      536,755  
    

 

 

 
      Home Improvement Retail 4.3%       
  3,232,200     Wilcon Depot, Inc.      1,757,643  
    

 

 

 
      Human Resource & Employment
Services 0.2%
      
  11,641     Grupa Pracuj SA      89,241  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Home Entertainment 2.3%       
  16,288     Sea Ltd., ADR*      912,942  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Interactive Media & Services 0.8%       
  214,811     Baltic Classifieds Group PLC    $ 329,070  
    

 

 

 
      Internet & Direct Marketing
Retail 6.9%
      
  3,383     MercadoLibre, Inc.*      2,800,380  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 13.8%       
  1,063,336     FPT Corp.      3,569,375  
  10,821     Globant SA*      2,024,393  
    

 

 

 
     5,593,768  
    

 

 

 
      Life & Health Insurance 3.3%       
  233,972     Discovery Ltd.*      1,350,738  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty Insurance 4.2%       
  408,822     Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV      1,685,874  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 1.5%       
  106,900     Regional SAB de CV      602,615  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 0.8%       
  1,076,100     CTOS Digital Bhd.      308,431  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 1.0%       
  8,503     Camtek Ltd.*      197,015  
  2,458     Nova Ltd.*      209,667  
    

 

 

 
     406,682  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 2.9%       
  8,800     ASPEED Technology, Inc.      484,331  
  52,000     Silergy Corp.      678,181  
    

 

 

 
     1,162,512  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 1.8%       
  386,565     Pet Center Comercio e Participacoes SA      728,793  
    

 

 

 
      Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.1%       
  15,669     Aavas Financiers Ltd.*      429,468  
    

 

 

 
      Trucking 2.1%       
  337,980     Vamos Locacao de Caminhoes Maquinas e Equipamentos SA      856,486  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $42,201,495)
     39,230,831  
    

 

 

 
 

 

57


Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund (WAFMX / WIFMX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 5.1%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 5.1%       
$ 2,086,897     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22, 0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $1,764,400 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $2,128,671; repurchase proceeds: $2,087,041 (cost $2,086,897)    $ 2,086,897  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $2,086,897)
     2,086,897  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $44,288,392) 101.9%§
     41,317,728  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (1.9%)      (770,211
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 40,547,517  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 50.97%.

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt.

 

ETF Exchange-Traded Fund.

 

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Brazil

      14.0

India

      11.3

Indonesia

      1.4

Israel

      1.0

Malaysia

      0.8

Mexico

      10.1

Netherlands

      1.4

Peru

      0.8

Philippines

      5.8

Poland

      1.6

Singapore

      2.3

South Africa

      3.5

Sweden

      2.1

Taiwan

      3.0

Thailand

      2.5

United Kingdom

      0.8

United States

      12.3

Uruguay

      3.2

Vietnam

      22.1
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

58


Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX / WIGOX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 100.7%   
      Apparel Retail 1.1%       
  30,742     Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*    $ 1,797,177  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 6.3%       
  32,857     Five9, Inc.*      2,463,618  
  11,511     Paylocity Holding Corp.*      2,780,828  
  32,445     Q2 Holdings, Inc.*      1,044,729  
  851,272     Systena Corp.      2,376,068  
  222,898     Technology One Ltd.      1,504,586  
    

 

 

 
     10,169,829  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 3.0%
      
  76,952     Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*      2,424,758  
  42,350     Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A      2,524,483  
    

 

 

 
     4,949,241  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 4.5%       
  404,683     Abcam PLC*      6,042,615  
  71,398     C4 Therapeutics, Inc.*      626,161  
  125,288     Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.*      613,911  
    

 

 

 
     7,282,687  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 1.9%       
  71,828     Trex Co., Inc.*      3,156,122  
    

 

 

 
      Commodity Chemicals 0.7%       
  46,188     Valvoline, Inc.      1,170,404  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 1.2%
      
  17,563     Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*      1,330,573  
  10,000     GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.      685,510  
    

 

 

 
     2,016,083  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Real Estate Activities 0.9%       
  143,221     Patrizia SE      1,479,443  
    

 

 

 
      Drug Retail 1.0%       
  19,500     Ain Holdings, Inc.      842,745  
  20,000     Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.      803,160  
    

 

 

 
     1,645,905  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 2.8%
      
  104,896     Voltronic Power Technology Corp.      4,613,383  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 0.9%       
  186,729     Open Lending Corp., Class A*      1,501,301  
    

 

 

 
      General Merchandise Stores 1.7%       
  53,318     Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*      2,751,209  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 0.4%       
  5,084     DiaSorin SpA      567,337  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Facilities 3.6%       
  73,212     Ensign Group, Inc.      5,820,354  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Health Care Services 1.6%       
  86,276     Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.    $ 2,653,362  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 2.4%       
  76,008     Neogen Corp.*      1,061,832  
  61,481     Silk Road Medical, Inc.*      2,766,645  
    

 

 

 
     3,828,477  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 1.9%       
  94,450     JMDC, Inc.      3,092,625  
    

 

 

 
      Home Improvement Retail 1.5%       
  35,119     Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A*      2,467,461  
    

 

 

 
      Homebuilding 1.4%       
  28,731     LGI Homes, Inc.*      2,337,841  
    

 

 

 
      Human Resource & Employment
Services 1.1%
      
  85,000     SMS Co. Ltd.      1,717,215  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 4.9%       
  73,816     Altra Industrial Motion Corp.      2,481,694  
  32,878     Helios Technologies, Inc.      1,663,627  
  55,729     Kornit Digital Ltd.*      1,482,949  
  11,014     RBC Bearings, Inc.*      2,288,819  
    

 

 

 
     7,917,089  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 1.2%       
  116,068     ZipRecruiter, Inc., Class A*      1,915,122  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 8.6%       
  18,411     Endava PLC, ADR*      1,484,479  
  29,634     Globant SA*      5,543,929  
  100,242     Mindtree Ltd.      3,840,822  
  77,894     Persistent Systems Ltd.      3,068,759  
    

 

 

 
     13,937,989  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.7%       
  17,213     Medpace Holdings, Inc.*      2,705,367  
    

 

 

 
      Managed Health Care 3.1%       
  75,397     HealthEquity, Inc.*      5,064,416  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 2.3%       
  146,161     Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.*      979,278  
  58,096     Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*      2,703,207  
    

 

 

 
     3,682,485  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 7.8%       
  1,092,756     AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.      8,256,253  
  109,874     Bank OZK      4,346,616  
    

 

 

 
     12,602,869  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 6.8%       
  28,607     BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.      7,421,608  
  84,122     L&T Technology Services Ltd.      3,665,683  
    

 

 

 
     11,087,291  
    

 

 

 
      Restaurants 0.4%       
  21,310     Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.      702,089  
    

 

 

 
 

 

59


Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX / WIGOX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Semiconductor Equipment 1.7%       
  31,702     Nova Ltd.*    $ 2,704,181  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 6.9%       
  59,400     ASPEED Technology, Inc.      3,269,233  
  28,052     Melexis NV      1,897,785  
  6,626     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.      2,407,889  
  276,000     Silergy Corp.      3,599,576  
    

 

 

 
     11,174,483  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 1.3%       
  16,766     Balchem Corp.      2,038,410  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 3.7%       
  43,405     Five Below, Inc.*      5,975,566  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 4.2%       
  21,615     CyberArk Software Ltd.*      3,240,953  
  26,829     Rapid7, Inc.*      1,150,964  
  23,561     Tata Elxsi Ltd.      2,452,466  
    

 

 

 
     6,844,383  
    

 

 

 
      Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 2.3%       
  136,611     Aavas Financiers Ltd.*      3,744,337  
    

 

 

 
      Trading Companies &
Distributors 2.8%
      
  65,227     Diploma PLC      1,676,033  
  69,700     MonotaRO Co. Ltd.      1,069,536  
  160,945     RS Group PLC      1,718,068  
    

 

 

 
     4,463,637  
    

 

 

 
      Trucking 1.1%       
  9,664     Saia, Inc.*      1,836,160  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $152,315,928)
     163,413,330  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $152,315,928) 100.7%§
     163,413,330  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.7%)      (1,099,764
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 162,313,566  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 44.83%.

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt.

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Australia

      1.4

Belgium

      1.2

Germany

      0.9

India

      16.9

Israel

      4.5

Italy

      0.4

Japan

      11.0

Taiwan

      7.0

United Kingdom

      6.7

United States

      50.0
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

60


Wasatch Global Select Fund (WAGSX / WGGSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 100.1%   
      Application Software 11.2%       
  11,369     Dassault Systemes SE    $ 392,515  
  2,441     Five9, Inc.*      183,026  
  610     HubSpot, Inc.*      164,773  
  1,487     Roper Technologies, Inc.      534,785  
  3,064     Xero Ltd.*      141,792  
    

 

 

 
     1,416,891  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 4.7%       
  39,616     Abcam PLC*      591,535  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 5.7%       
  23,781     Assa Abloy AB, Class B      445,562  
  6,246     Trex Co., Inc.*      274,449  
    

 

 

 
     720,011  
    

 

 

 
      Consumer Finance 5.3%       
  7,476     Bajaj Finance Ltd.      667,966  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 4.0%
      
  7,840     Amadeus IT Group SA*      363,483  
  2,690     Block, Inc.*      147,923  
    

 

 

 
     511,406  
    

 

 

 
      Distributors 3.2%       
  1,276     Pool Corp.      406,036  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Banks 4.6%       
  33,784     HDFC Bank Ltd.      585,324  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Support Services 4.1%       
  4,836     Copart, Inc.*      514,550  
    

 

 

 
      Drug Retail 1.8%       
  5,800     Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.      232,916  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Components 4.3%       
  8,230     Amphenol Corp., Class A      551,081  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 7.1%       
  1,652     MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.      367,554  
  2,541     Morningstar, Inc.      539,505  
    

 

 

 
     907,059  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 2.2%       
  2,457     DiaSorin SpA      274,183  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 3.4%       
  4,213     Coloplast A/S, Class B      428,143  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 2.1%       
  8,300     JMDC, Inc.      271,771  
    

 

 

 
      Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 2.8%       
  434     MercadoLibre, Inc.*      359,257  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 4.9%       
  1,780     Globant SA*      333,002  
  5,323     Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.      288,358  
    

 

 

 
     621,360  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 3.7%       
  2,569     ICON PLC*    $ 472,131  
    

 

 

 
      Managed Health Care 4.0%       
  7,641     HealthEquity, Inc.*      513,246  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 4.8%       
  15,364     Bank OZK      607,800  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 3.8%       
  1,868     BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.      484,621  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 3.7%       
  745     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.      270,733  
  15,419     Silergy Corp.      201,094  
    

 

 

 
     471,827  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized Finance 2.0%       
  44,100     Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.      251,904  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 3.1%       
  2,899     Five Below, Inc.*      399,105  
    

 

 

 
      Trucking 3.6%       
  1,836     Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.      456,742  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $14,896,157)
     12,716,865  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $14,896,157) 100.1%§
     12,716,865  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.1%)      (9,486
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 12,707,379  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 44.24%.

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Global Select Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Australia

      1.1

Denmark

      3.4

France

      3.1

India

      12.1

Ireland

      3.7

Italy

      2.1

Japan

      7.8

Spain

      2.9

Sweden

      3.5

Taiwan

      3.6

United Kingdom

      4.6

United States

      52.1
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

61


Wasatch Global Value Fund (FMIEX / WILCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 98.0%

 

      Aerospace & Defense 2.1%       
  280,000     BAE Systems PLC    $ 2,460,198  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 2.5%       
  49,000     Gilead Sciences, Inc.      3,022,810  
    

 

 

 
      Casinos & Gaming 2.5%       
  182,000     Kangwon Land, Inc.*      2,971,423  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Banks 10.4%       
  50,000     Citigroup, Inc.      2,083,500  
  390,000     ING Groep NV, ADR      3,315,000  
  35,000     JPMorgan Chase & Co.      3,657,500  
  180,041     United Overseas Bank Ltd.      3,261,006  
    

 

 

 
     12,317,006  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Metals & Mining 2.1%       
  83,000     Anglo American PLC      2,492,143  
    

 

 

 
      Electric Utilities 6.8%       
  49,000     Duke Energy Corp.      4,557,980  
  95,000     Exelon Corp.      3,558,700  
    

 

 

 
     8,116,680  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 2.1%
      
  18,500     Eaton Corp. PLC      2,467,160  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Manufacturing
Services 2.9%
      
  1,080,000     Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.      3,458,286  
    

 

 

 
      Food Retail 4.4%       
  95,000     Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV      2,419,786  
  71,000     Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.      2,852,072  
    

 

 

 
     5,271,858  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial REITs 2.7%       
  1,900,000     Mapletree Industrial Trust      3,144,119  
    

 

 

 
      Integrated Oil & Gas 7.7%       
  134,000     Suncor Energy, Inc.      3,773,555  
  113,000     TotalEnergies SE      5,301,344  
    

 

 

 
     9,074,899  
    

 

 

 
      Integrated Telecommunication
Services 4.7%
      
  147,000     Verizon Communications, Inc.      5,581,590  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 2.0%       
  17,800     Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*      2,415,104  
    

 

 

 
      Multi-Line Insurance 1.7%       
  90,000     AXA SA      1,964,961  
    

 

 

 
      Office REITs 1.9%       
  210,000     Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A      2,217,600  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Oil & Gas Exploration &
Production 3.5%
      
  37,000     EOG Resources, Inc.    $ 4,134,010  
    

 

 

 
      Packaged Foods & Meats 2.7%       
  97,500     Kraft Heinz Co.      3,251,625  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 13.1%       
  66,000     Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.      4,691,940  
  41,000     Johnson & Johnson      6,697,760  
  55,000     Novartis AG      4,193,031  
    

 

 

 
     15,582,731  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty Insurance 3.4%       
  81,000     Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.      3,981,150  
    

 

 

 
      Railroads 3.6%       
  22,000     Union Pacific Corp.      4,286,040  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 1.7%       
  51,000     Bank OZK      2,017,560  
    

 

 

 
      Reinsurance 4.3%       
  21,000     Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen      5,055,133  
    

 

 

 
      Retail REITs 1.7%       
  108,000     Kimco Realty Corp.      1,988,280  
    

 

 

 
      Technology Hardware, Storage &
Peripherals 3.4%
      
  110,000     Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.      4,039,117  
    

 

 

 
      Tobacco 4.1%       
  81,000     KT&G Corp.      4,890,780  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $116,172,488)
     116,202,263  
    

 

 

 
 

 

62


Wasatch Global Value Fund (FMIEX / WILCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 2.7%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 2.7%       
$ 3,220,268    

Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income

Clearing Corp. collateralized by $3,395,100 of United States Treasury Notes 3.00% due 7/15/2025; value: $3,284,759; repurchase proceeds: $3,220,491 (cost $3,220,268)

   $ 3,220,268  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $3,220,268)
     3,220,268  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $119,392,756) 100.7%§
     119,422,531  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.7%)      (856,736
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 118,565,795  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 40.91%.

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt.

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Global Value Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

 

Country   %

Canada

      3.2

France

      6.3

Germany

      4.3

Japan

      2.5

Netherlands

      4.9

Singapore

      5.5

South Korea

      10.2

Switzerland

      3.6

Taiwan

      3.0

United Kingdom

      4.3

United States

      52.2
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

63


Wasatch Greater China Fund (WAGCX / WGGCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 99.3%

 

      Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 0.8%       
  5,300     Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.    $ 40,924  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 2.0%       
  14,800     Glodon Co. Ltd., Class A      95,035  
    

 

 

 
      Construction Materials 0.6%       
  8,500     Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co. Ltd., Class A      31,545  
    

 

 

 
      Distillers & Vintners 6.6%       
  800     Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A      210,545  
  4,500     Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A      107,045  
    

 

 

 
     317,590  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Banks 1.7%       
  17,500     China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H      80,988  
    

 

 

 
      Drug Retail 3.3%       
  22,770     Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co. Ltd., Class A      159,163  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components & Equipment 3.3%       
  2,800     Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A      157,653  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Components 3.8%       
  23,400     Shenzhen H&T Intelligent Control Co. Ltd., Class A      48,242  
  16,000     Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd.      132,897  
    

 

 

 
     181,139  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 4.9%       
  5,600     Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A      235,556  
    

 

 

 
      Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 3.6%       
  51,700     H World Group Ltd.      176,167  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 9.6%       
  5,000     Airtac International Group      114,397  
  17,463     Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A      141,248  
  17,278     Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.      164,869  
  6,700     Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd., Class A      44,462  
    

 

 

 
     464,976  
    

 

 

 
      Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 2.6%       
  5,900     Meituan, Class B*      123,997  
    

 

 

 
      Life & Health Insurance 5.8%       
  20,200     AIA Group Ltd.      168,183  
  22,000     Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H      109,754  
    

 

 

 
     277,937  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 7.9%       
  15,400     Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A      197,140  
  30,687     Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.*      182,675  
    

 

 

 
     379,815  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Packaged Foods & Meats 8.9%       
  43,500     Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co. Ltd., Class A    $ 166,315  
  16,006     Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A      186,435  
  16,000     Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A      74,238  
    

 

 

 
     426,988  
    

 

 

 
      Personal Products 9.3%       
  12,641     Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A      289,899  
  6,582     Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A      159,489  
    

 

 

 
     449,388  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 1.6%       
  17,200     Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A      76,300  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 12.1%       
  9,750     SG Micro Corp., Class A      193,010  
  16,000     Silergy Corp.      208,671  
  38,356     Sino Wealth Electronic Ltd., Class A      179,104  
    

 

 

 
     580,785  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized Finance 6.0%       
  50,940     Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.      290,975  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 2.6%       
  4,500     China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A      124,335  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 2.3%       
  35,100     Hangzhou Dptech Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A      56,501  
  4,000     Sangfor Technologies, Inc., Class A      56,226  
    

 

 

 
     112,727  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $7,215,190)
     4,783,983  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $7,215,190) 99.3%§
     4,783,983  
  Other Assets less Liabilities 0.7%      31,877  
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 4,815,860  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 99.34%.

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Greater China Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

China

      77.4

Hong Kong

      7.0

Taiwan

      15.6
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

64


Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX / WIIGX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 98.7%

 

      Aerospace & Defense 1.6%       
  633,961     CAE, Inc.*    $ 9,725,004  
    

 

 

 
      Airport Services 2.2%       
  2,127,360     Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV      13,385,588  
    

 

 

 
      Apparel, Accessories & Luxury
Goods 1.1%
      
  415,849     Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.*      6,327,973  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 9.3%       
  293,801     Descartes Systems Group, Inc.*      18,655,146  
  421,501     Fortnox AB      1,619,958  
  139,082     Kinaxis, Inc.*      13,800,970  
  288,600     Rakus Co. Ltd.      2,709,916  
  3,718,918     Systena Corp.      10,380,235  
  1,273,128     Technology One Ltd.      8,593,754  
    

 

 

 
     55,759,979  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 1.8%
      
  873,905     Netwealth Group Ltd.      6,765,515  
  349,100     WealthNavi, Inc.*      3,807,096  
    

 

 

 
     10,572,611  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 4.1%       
  1,633,182     Abcam PLC*      24,386,225  
    

 

 

 
      Brewers 0.7%       
  69,756     Royal Unibrew A/S      4,519,904  
    

 

 

 
      Commodity Chemicals 0.7%       
  574,993     Berger Paints India Ltd.      4,339,405  
    

 

 

 
      Construction & Engineering 1.3%       
  1,887,478     Johns Lyng Group Ltd.      7,578,749  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 0.9%
      
  78,800     GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.      5,401,823  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Real Estate Activities 1.3%       
  745,373     Patrizia SE      7,699,546  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Support Services 0.4%       
  21,420     Boyd Group Services, Inc.      2,697,368  
    

 

 

 
      Drug Retail 5.6%       
  298,265     Ain Holdings, Inc.      12,890,319  
  299,430     Clicks Group Ltd.      4,722,392  
  1,016,700     Raia Drogasil SA      4,284,036  
  292,600     Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.      11,750,233  
    

 

 

 
     33,646,980  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 2.4%
      
  327,585     Voltronic Power Technology Corp.      14,407,365  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Electronic Equipment &
Instruments 2.0%
      
  534,031     Halma PLC    $ 12,011,617  
    

 

 

 
      General Merchandise Stores 0.4%       
  747,702     B&M European Value Retail SA      2,543,110  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 1.8%       
  96,470     DiaSorin SpA      10,765,335  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 1.5%       
  285,753     Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.      8,788,147  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 1.4%       
  417,828     Menicon Co. Ltd.      8,569,679  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 3.0%       
  421,627     JMDC, Inc.      13,805,549  
  132,067     Pro Medicus Ltd.      4,217,145  
    

 

 

 
     18,022,694  
    

 

 

 
      Human Resource & Employment
Services 3.1%
      
  454,636     SMS Co. Ltd.      9,184,798  
  439,600     TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.      9,364,133  
    

 

 

 
     18,548,931  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 2.6%       
  186,100     Kakaku.com, Inc.      3,153,683  
  1,516,686     Rightmove PLC      8,091,370  
  91,368     Scout24 SE      4,578,487  
    

 

 

 
     15,823,540  
    

 

 

 
      Investment Banking & Brokerage 0.9%       
  1,782,417     AJ Bell PLC      5,309,034  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 8.6%       
  132,093     Endava PLC, ADR*      10,650,659  
  47,730     Globant SA*      8,929,328  
  188,508     Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.      10,211,854  
  132,018     Reply SpA      13,750,842  
  632,708     Softcat PLC      8,311,575  
    

 

 

 
     51,854,258  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.7%       
  146,490     PolyPeptide Group AG      4,269,182  
    

 

 

 
      Movies & Entertainment 1.7%       
  242,540     CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA*      9,978,550  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 1.3%       
  539,600     JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.      8,048,134  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty Insurance 2.9%       
  195,803     Definity Financial Corp.      5,502,641  
  339,763     ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.      4,787,641  
  1,756,205     Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV      7,242,127  
    

 

 

 
     17,532,409  
    

 

 

 
      Publishing 1.3%       
  520,357     Future PLC      7,522,747  
    

 

 

 
 

 

65


Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX / WIIGX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Regional Banks 3.7%       
  1,981,638     AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.    $ 14,972,148  
  453,776     Canadian Western Bank      7,388,006  
    

 

 

 
     22,360,154  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 3.9%       
  75,150     BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.      19,496,412  
  405,302     NICE Information Service Co. Ltd.      3,763,168  
    

 

 

 
     23,259,580  
    

 

 

 
      Restaurants 0.7%       
  137,238     Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.      4,521,507  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 0.4%       
  36,667     Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd.      2,230,263  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 5.8%       
  118,500     ASPEED Technology, Inc.      6,521,955  
  102,245     LEENO Industrial, Inc.      8,796,160  
  154,793     Melexis NV      10,472,116  
  674,996     Silergy Corp.      8,803,260  
    

 

 

 
     34,593,491  
    

 

 

 
      Soft Drinks 0.4%       
  232,847     Fevertree Drinks PLC      2,154,830  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 1.5%       
  1,099,093     Hexpol AB      9,014,622  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 1.3%       
  4,006,500     Pet Center Comercio e Participacoes SA      7,553,478  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 2.4%       
  94,169     CyberArk Software Ltd.*      14,119,700  
    

 

 

 
      Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 3.4%       
  293,921     EQB, Inc.      9,881,414  
  2,219,181     OSB Group PLC      10,326,176  
    

 

 

 
     20,207,590  
    

 

 

 
      Trading Companies &
Distributors 8.6%
      
  523,435     Diploma PLC      13,449,865  
  996,269     Howden Joinery Group PLC      5,565,696  
  68,615     IMCD NV      8,135,097  
  470,648     MonotaRO Co. Ltd.      7,222,023  
  1,602,707     RS Group PLC      17,108,699  
    

 

 

 
     51,481,380  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $549,650,839)
     591,532,482  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 1.9%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 1.9%       
$ 11,611,836     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $9,817,300 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $11,844,139; repurchase proceeds: $11,612,639
(cost $11,611,836)
   $ 11,611,836  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $11,611,836)
     11,611,836  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $561,262,675) 100.6%§
     603,144,318  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.6%)      (3,601,090
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 599,543,228  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 74.50%.

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt.

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch International Growth Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

 

Country   %

Australia

      5.3

Belgium

      1.8

Brazil

      2.0

Canada

      12.5

Denmark

      0.8

Germany

      3.8

India

      7.3

Israel

      2.4

Italy

      4.1

Japan

      21.3

Mexico

      3.5

Netherlands

      1.4

South Africa

      0.8

South Korea

      2.5

Sweden

      1.8

Switzerland

      0.7

Taiwan

      5.0

United Kingdom

      21.5

United States

      1.5
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

66


Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX / WIIOX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 93.4%

 

      Advertising 4.3%       
  265,800     Direct Marketing MiX, Inc.    $ 2,990,413  
  248,700     ValueCommerce Co. Ltd.      3,804,605  
  1,153,972     YouGov PLC      11,314,327  
    

 

 

 
     18,109,345  
    

 

 

 
      Air Freight & Logistics 2.1%       
  860,719     Maruwa Unyu Kikan Co. Ltd.      8,658,628  
    

 

 

 
      Alternative Carriers 1.4%       
  691,829     Chief Telecom, Inc.      6,088,878  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 12.3%       
  56,589     Atoss Software AG      6,307,176  
  1,782,271     Bytes Technology Group PLC      8,315,919  
  57,241     cBrain A/S      969,939  
  926,607     Elmo Software Ltd.*      1,317,418  
  28,603     Esker SA      3,241,392  
  1,597,914     Fortnox AB      6,141,275  
  186,251     LiveChat Software SA      4,067,428  
  75,197     Mensch und Maschine Software SE      3,134,503  
  277,332     Rakus Co. Ltd.      2,604,111  
  3,135,000     Systena Corp.      8,750,404  
  219,515     Vitec Software Group AB, Class B      6,472,188  
    

 

 

 
     51,321,753  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 3.3%
      
  1,298,413     JTC PLC      9,888,263  
  9,388,600     VEF AB*      1,815,389  
  193,500     WealthNavi, Inc.*      2,110,206  
    

 

 

 
     13,813,858  
    

 

 

 
      Brewers 0.6%       
  39,370     Royal Unibrew A/S      2,551,016  
    

 

 

 
      Commodity Chemicals 2.1%       
  614,707     Berger Paints India Ltd.      4,639,122  
  154,790     Supreme Industries Ltd.      4,034,512  
    

 

 

 
     8,673,634  
    

 

 

 
      Construction & Engineering 2.4%       
  2,486,606     Johns Lyng Group Ltd.      9,984,414  
    

 

 

 
      Consumer Finance 2.8%       
  116,357     Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA      2,276,835  
  778,950     Premium Group Co. Ltd.      9,561,393  
    

 

 

 
     11,838,228  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Banks 1.6%       
  3,077,029     City Union Bank Ltd.      6,536,940  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Support Services 4.2%       
  649,300     Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd.      8,496,306  
  3,783,756     Johnson Service Group PLC*      3,314,572  
  1,287,737     Prestige International, Inc.      5,624,856  
    

 

 

 
     17,435,734  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 4.4%
      
  1,413,484     DiscoverIE Group PLC    $ 10,131,177  
  193,471     Voltronic Power Technology Corp.      8,508,959  
    

 

 

 
     18,640,136  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Components 0.0%       
  25,772     M3 Technology, Inc.      71,525  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment &
Instruments 0.9%
      
  161,951     Nayax Ltd.*      3,842,788  
    

 

 

 
      Food Retail 2.2%       
  65,313     Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.      4,680,477  
  4,170,900     Sheng Siong Group Ltd.      4,590,098  
    

 

 

 
     9,270,575  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 3.4%       
  236,407     Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.      7,270,543  
  1,208,756     Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd.      6,807,352  
    

 

 

 
     14,077,895  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 4.0%       
  187,009     Nexus AG      8,725,620  
  253,963     Pro Medicus Ltd.      8,109,511  
    

 

 

 
     16,835,131  
    

 

 

 
      Human Resource & Employment
Services 1.6%
      
  119,550     Grupa Pracuj SA      916,480  
  353,300     S-Pool, Inc.      2,540,965  
  166,562     SMS Co. Ltd.      3,364,974  
    

 

 

 
     6,822,419  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 1.9%       
  872,856     Elgi Equipments Ltd.      4,486,174  
  139,656     GMM Pfaudler Ltd.      3,290,904  
    

 

 

 
     7,777,078  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 2.3%       
  2,874,716     Baltic Classifieds Group PLC      4,403,796  
  416,580     Hemnet Group AB      5,286,182  
    

 

 

 
     9,689,978  
    

 

 

 
      Internet & Direct Marketing
Retail 0.5%
      
  58,700     Temairazu, Inc.      2,125,320  
    

 

 

 
      Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.2%       
  191,783     Strike Co. Ltd.      5,118,818  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 6.5%       
  27,423     Adesso SE      2,757,483  
  90,951     Aubay      3,875,212  
  356,691     Avant Corp.      3,564,755  
  129,946     Digital Value SpA*      8,097,432  
  16,609     FDM Group Holdings PLC      115,415  
  3,590,411     Kin & Carta PLC*      6,965,822  
  93,776     KNOW IT AB      1,875,960  
    

 

 

 
     27,252,079  
    

 

 

 
 

 

67


Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX / WIIOX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.2%       
  191,717     Ergomed PLC*    $ 2,475,826  
  242,096     Tarsons Products Ltd.*      2,409,384  
    

 

 

 
     4,885,210  
    

 

 

 
      Metal & Glass Containers 0.4%       
  140,134     Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd.      1,494,882  
    

 

 

 
      Movies & Entertainment 1.1%       
  183,280     NexTone, Inc.*      4,582,792  
    

 

 

 
      Personal Products 0.8%       
  572,187     Sarantis SA      3,404,281  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty Insurance 2.7%       
  2,762,198     Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV      11,390,578  
    

 

 

 
      Publishing 1.5%       
  448,257     Future PLC      6,480,405  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 7.4%       
  8,257,400     CTOS Digital Bhd.      2,366,731  
  323,967     Funai Soken Holdings, Inc.      5,507,034  
  106,700     Management Solutions Co. Ltd.*      2,163,831  
  407,481     NICE Information Service Co. Ltd.      3,783,400  
  1,613,100     SIGMAXYZ Holdings, Inc.      12,563,227  
  531,607     Talenom Oyj      4,555,273  
    

 

 

 
     30,939,496  
    

 

 

 
      Restaurants 0.0%       
  630,045     Patisserie Holdings PLC* *** §§      7,035  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 0.5%       
  35,999     Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd.      2,189,632  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 2.8%       
  77,672     Elmos Semiconductor SE      2,924,619  
  104,225     LEENO Industrial, Inc.      8,966,500  
    

 

 

 
     11,891,119  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized Finance 1.5%       
  354,500     eGuarantee, Inc.      6,123,954  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 1.3%       
  106,451     Musti Group Oyj      1,848,564  
  1,832,600     Pet Center Comercio e Participacoes SA      3,455,012  
    

 

 

 
     5,303,576  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 0.3%       
  51,382     TECSYS, Inc.      1,088,383  
    

 

 

 
      Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 5.9%       
  439,018     Aavas Financiers Ltd.*      12,032,935  
  208,310     EQB, Inc.      7,003,233  
  803,090     Mortgage Advice Bureau Holdings Ltd.      5,702,949  
    

 

 

 
     24,739,117  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $400,143,784)
     391,056,630  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 6.8%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 6.8%       
$ 28,357,537     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $23,975,000 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $28,924,779; repurchase proceeds: $28,359,499
(cost $28,357,537)
   $ 28,357,537  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $28,357,537)
     28,357,537  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $428,501,321) 100.2%§
     419,414,167  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.2%)      (735,391
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 418,678,776  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 85.29%.

 

§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2022, amounted to approximately $7,035 and represented 0.00% of net assets.

 

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch International Opportunities Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Australia

      5.0

Brazil

      0.9

Canada

      2.1

Denmark

      0.9

Finland

      1.6

France

      1.8

Germany

      6.1

Greece

      0.9

India

      13.6

Israel

      2.2

Italy

      2.6

Japan

      25.6

Malaysia

      0.6

Mexico

      2.9

Poland

      1.3

Singapore

      1.2

South Korea

      3.8

Sweden

      5.5

Taiwan

      3.7

United Kingdom

      17.7
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

68


Wasatch International Select Fund (WAISX / WGISX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 97.8%

 

      Aerospace & Defense 4.1%       
  14,315     CAE, Inc.*    $ 219,593  
    

 

 

 
      Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 4.2%       
  188     Hermes International      221,110  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 10.5%       
  7,376     Dassault Systemes SE      254,657  
  2,616     Descartes Systems Group, Inc.*      166,105  
  2,902     Xero Ltd.*      134,295  
    

 

 

 
     555,057  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody Banks 3.2%       
  209     Partners Group Holding AG      168,200  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 5.1%       
  18,068     Abcam PLC*      269,786  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 4.9%       
  13,956     Assa Abloy AB, Class B      261,480  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 9.5%
      
  105     Adyen NV*      130,952  
  5,826     Amadeus IT Group SA*      270,109  
  1,500     GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.      102,826  
    

 

 

 
     503,887  
    

 

 

 
      Drug Retail 4.2%       
  5,500     Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.      220,869  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment & Instruments 3.8%       
  9,074     Halma PLC      204,096  
    

 

 

 
      General Merchandise Stores 4.2%       
  3,916     Dollarama, Inc.      224,808  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 2.9%       
  1,365     DiaSorin SpA      152,324  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 3.6%       
  1,875     Coloplast A/S, Class B      190,546  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 5.4%       
  6,401     JMDC, Inc.      209,591  
  2,800     M3, Inc.      78,181  
    

 

 

 
     287,772  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 3.0%       
  331     Rational AG      160,310  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 6.7%       
  3,400     Kakaku.com, Inc.      57,617  
  1,538     REA Group Ltd.      111,945  
  3,656     Scout24 AG      183,204  
    

 

 

 
     352,766  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 3.5%       
  1,400     Obic Co. Ltd.      187,731  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 7.8%       
  1,489     ICON PLC*    $ 273,649  
  451     Sartorius Stedim Biotech      138,338  
    

 

 

 
     411,987  
    

 

 

 
      Real Estate Services 3.9%       
  1,738     FirstService Corp.      206,884  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 7.3%       
  1,500     BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.      389,150  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $6,447,187)
     5,188,356  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 2.2%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 2.2%       
$ 114,171     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $96,600 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $116,544; repurchase proceeds: $114,178
(cost $114,171)
   $ 114,171  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $114,171)
     114,171  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $6,561,358) 100.0%§
     5,302,527  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.0%)      (1,306
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 5,301,221  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 77.29%.

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch International Select Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Australia

      4.8

Canada

      15.8

Denmark

      3.7

France

      11.8

Germany

      6.6

Ireland

      5.3

Italy

      2.9

Japan

      24.0

Netherlands

      2.5

Spain

      5.2

Sweden

      5.0

Switzerland

      3.3

United Kingdom

      9.1
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

69


Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 113.4%

 

      Application Software 14.8%       
  5,806     DocuSign, Inc.* ††    $ 310,447  
  6,270     Five9, Inc.*      470,125  
  6,335     Guidewire Software, Inc.*      390,109  
  935     HubSpot, Inc.* ††      252,562  
  2,048     Paylocity Holding Corp.* ††      494,756  
  2,325     Roper Technologies, Inc.††      836,163  
  3,241     Workday, Inc., Class A* ††      493,345  
    

 

 

 
     3,247,507  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody Banks 4.1%       
  6,877     Cohen & Steers, Inc.      430,707  
  8,015     Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A††      477,774  
    

 

 

 
     908,481  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 1.6%       
  21,995     C4 Therapeutics, Inc.*      192,896  
  32,509     Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* ††      159,294  
    

 

 

 
     352,190  
    

 

 

 
      Casinos & Gaming 1.6%       
  26,384     NeoGames SA*      340,354  
    

 

 

 
      Commodity Chemicals 2.5%       
  5,297     AdvanSix, Inc.      170,034  
  14,971     Valvoline, Inc.††      379,365  
    

 

 

 
     549,399  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 1.3%
      
  5,161     Block, Inc.* ††      283,803  
    

 

 

 
      Distributors 2.2%       
  1,511     Pool Corp.††      480,815  
    

 

 

 
      Education Services 4.1%       
  5,691     Grand Canyon Education, Inc.* ††      468,085  
  42,767     Perdoceo Education Corp.* ††      440,500  
    

 

 

 
     908,585  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components & Equipment 2.0%       
  3,785     Encore Wire Corp.††      437,319  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment & Instruments 3.2%       
  9,400     Cognex Corp.††      389,630  
  2,656     Novanta, Inc.* ††      307,166  
    

 

 

 
     696,796  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Manufacturing Services 3.7%       
  4,727     Fabrinet*      451,192  
  8,048     Sanmina Corp.*      370,852  
    

 

 

 
     822,044  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 5.7%       
  2,914     MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.††      648,336  
  2,827     Morningstar, Inc.††      600,228  
    

 

 

 
     1,248,564  
    

 

 

 
      Food Retail 1.7%       
  13,769     Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.* ††      382,090  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Health Care Facilities 3.3%       
  9,161     Ensign Group, Inc.††    $ 728,299  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 3.0%       
  6,971     Addus HomeCare Corp.* ††      663,918  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 5.6%       
  23,762     Neogen Corp.* ††      331,955  
  9,327     Silk Road Medical, Inc.* ††      419,715  
  5,431     UFP Technologies, Inc.* ††      466,197  
    

 

 

 
     1,217,867  
    

 

 

 
      Home Improvement Retail 1.6%       
  4,909     Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* ††      344,906  
    

 

 

 
      Homebuilding 1.0%       
  4,127     Skyline Champion Corp.* ††      218,194  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 4.8%       
  14,824     Altra Industrial Motion Corp.††      498,383  
  4,763     Kornit Digital Ltd.*      126,743  
  2,107     RBC Bearings, Inc.* ††      437,856  
    

 

 

 
     1,062,982  
    

 

 

 
      Insurance Brokers 0.8%       
  5,018     Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A* ††      178,841  
    

 

 

 
      Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.9%       
  12,466     Moelis & Co., Class A      421,475  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 3.7%       
  2,859     Globant SA* ††      534,862  
  15,167     Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.*      284,078  
    

 

 

 
     818,940  
    

 

 

 
      Leisure Products 1.0%       
  7,900     YETI Holdings, Inc.* ††      225,308  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.8%       
  3,975     Medpace Holdings, Inc.* ††      624,751  
    

 

 

 
      Managed Health Care 2.5%       
  8,303     HealthEquity, Inc.* ††      557,712  
    

 

 

 
      Multi-Sector Holdings 1.4%       
  14,307     Cannae Holdings, Inc.*      295,583  
    

 

 

 
      Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 1.5%       
  8,259     Cactus, Inc., Class A††      317,393  
    

 

 

 
      Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 2.1%       
  22,902     Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A††      453,689  
    

 

 

 
      Packaged Foods & Meats 1.6%       
  6,851     Freshpet, Inc.* ††      343,167  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 2.1%       
  9,886     Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* ††      459,996  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty Insurance 2.2%       
  9,599     Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.††      471,791  
    

 

 

 
 

 

70


Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Regional Banks 5.1%       
  20,895     Bank OZK††    $ 826,606  
  3,948     Silvergate Capital Corp., Class A* ††      297,482  
    

 

 

 
     1,124,088  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 3.5%       
  7,087     ICF International, Inc.††      772,625  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 3.1%       
  1,857     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.††      674,834  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 5.5%       
  4,625     Balchem Corp.††      562,307  
  7,543     Innospec, Inc.      646,209  
    

 

 

 
     1,208,516  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 2.0%       
  3,206     Five Below, Inc.* ††      441,370  
    

 

 

 
      Steel 1.7%       
  13,436     Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A      382,389  
    

 

 

 
      Trucking 1.1%       
  17,604     Lyft, Inc., Class A* ††      231,845  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $31,043,412)
     24,898,426  
    

 

 

 
  COMMON STOCKS SOLD SHORT (33.4%)

 

      Aerospace & Defense (0.6)%       
  (5,794   Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A      (127,004
    

 

 

 
      Airlines (1.0)%       
  (16,096   Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*      (211,662
    

 

 

 
      Alternative Carriers (0.5)%       
  (66,021   Globalstar, Inc.*      (104,973
    

 

 

 
      Aluminum (0.3)%       
  (14,169   Century Aluminum Co.*      (74,812
    

 

 

 
      Application Software (4.3)%       
  (4,100   Alteryx, Inc., Class A*      (228,944
  (1,870   Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.*      (104,496
  (7,854   Domo, Inc., Class B*      (141,293
  (10,706   Nutanix, Inc., Class A*      (223,006
  (53,355   Yext, Inc.*      (237,963
    

 

 

 
     (935,702
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks (1.0)%
      
  (3,415   Ares Management Corp., Class A      (211,559
    

 

 

 
      Auto Parts & Equipment (0.6)%       
  (18,403   Luminar Technologies, Inc.*      (134,066
    

 

 

 
      Automobile Manufacturers (0.6)%       
  (48,198   Workhorse Group, Inc.*      (138,328
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology (0.6)%       
  (618   Karuna Therapeutics, Inc.*      (139,007
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Electrical Components & Equipment (2.0)%       
  (9,673   Plug Power, Inc.*    $ (203,230
  (8,751   Sunrun, Inc.*      (241,440
    

 

 

 
     (444,670
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment & Instruments (0.4)%       
  (19,339   Arlo Technologies, Inc.*      (89,733
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment (2.4)%       
  (32,054   Alphatec Holdings, Inc.*      (280,152
  (5,336   Nevro Corp.*      (248,658
    

 

 

 
     (528,810
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies (0.7)%       
  (9,926   Pulmonx Corp.*      (165,367
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology (1.8)%       
  (59,756   American Well Corp., Class A*      (214,524
  (11,175   Definitive Healthcare Corp.*      (173,660
    

 

 

 
     (388,184
    

 

 

 
      Heavy Electrical Equipment (0.8)%       
  (9,069   Bloom Energy Corp., Class A*      (181,289
    

 

 

 
      Hotel & Resort REITs (0.5)%       
  (10,580   Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.      (119,131
    

 

 

 
      Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines (1.7)%       
  (2,395   Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A*      (193,899
  (25,089   Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.*      (169,602
    

 

 

 
     (363,501
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery (0.6)%       
  (73,637   Berkshire Grey, Inc.*      (125,183
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Home Entertainment (0.9)%       
  (5,259   ROBLOX Corp., Class A*      (188,483
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services (0.8)%       
  (60,529   Angi, Inc.*      (178,561
    

 

 

 
      Internet & Direct Marketing Retail (1.2)%       
  (4,847   Xometry, Inc., Class A*      (275,261
    

 

 

 
      Leisure Products (0.7)%       
  (53,857   AMMO, Inc.*      (157,801
    

 

 

 
      Mortgage REITs (0.6)%       
  (17,681   Rithm Capital Corp.      (129,425
    

 

 

 
      Multi-Utilities (0.8)%       
  (6,067   CenterPoint Energy, Inc.      (170,968
    

 

 

 
      Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing (1.2)%       
  (15,458   Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.*      (253,666
    

 

 

 
      Packaged Foods & Meats (0.9)%       
  (1,462   J M Smucker Co.      (200,893
    

 

 

 
      Personal Products (1.1)%       
  (39,961   Coty, Inc., Class A*      (252,554
    

 

 

 
 

 

71


Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Pharmaceuticals (0.6)%       
  (15,147   Viatris, Inc.    $ (129,052
    

 

 

 
      Real Estate Development (0.7)%       
  (2,591   Howard Hughes Corp.*      (143,515
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services (0.6)%       
  (10,751   Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.      (133,205
    

 

 

 
      Restaurants (1.1)%       
  (13,021   Sweetgreen, Inc., Class A*      (240,889
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors (0.5)%       
  (1,028   Wolfspeed, Inc.*      (106,254
    

 

 

 
      Soft Drinks (0.7)%       
  (1,788   Celsius Holdings, Inc.*      (162,136
    

 

 

 
      Trading Companies &
Distributors (0.6)%
      
  (8,393   Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, Class A      (125,853
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments Sold Short
(proceeds $9,857,869) (33.4%)
     (7,331,497
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments, Net of Investments Sold Short
(cost $21,185,543) 80.0%
     17,566,929  
  Other Assets less Liabilities 20.0%      4,399,340  
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 21,966,269  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing

 

††All or a portion of this security has been designated as collateral for short sales (see Note 3).

 

REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.

  
  See Notes to Financial Statements.   

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund ’s investments, excluding securities sold short, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Israel

      1.9

United States

      98.1
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

72


Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 98.0%

 

      Advertising 2.1%  
  574,701     Thryv Holdings, Inc.*    $      13,120,424  
    

 

 

 
      Agricultural & Farm Machinery 0.2%       
  584,392     Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.*      1,133,720  
    

 

 

 
      Apparel Retail 1.8%       
  193,114     Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*      11,289,444  
    

 

 

 
      Apparel, Accessories & Luxury
Goods 0.8%
      
  565,273     Superior Group of Cos., Inc.      5,019,624  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 7.4%       
  323,141     Agilysys, Inc.*      17,885,854  
  921,884     CS Disco, Inc.*      9,218,840  
  291,964     Enfusion, Inc., Class A*      3,602,836  
  158,930     Sprout Social, Inc., Class A*      9,643,873  
  1,253,180     Weave Communications, Inc.*      6,328,559  
    

 

 

 
     46,679,962  
    

 

 

 
      Auto Parts & Equipment 3.4%       
  1,685,319     Holley, Inc.*      6,825,542  
  226,502     XPEL, Inc.*      14,595,789  
    

 

 

 
     21,421,331  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 4.5%       
  342,377     BriaCell Therapeutics Corp.*      1,924,159  
  295,588     C4 Therapeutics, Inc.*      2,592,307  
  32,712     Cytokinetics, Inc.*      1,584,896  
  116,439     Denali Therapeutics, Inc.*      3,573,513  
  140,188     Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.*      3,051,893  
  959,961     MacroGenics, Inc.*      3,321,465  
  301,106     Nkarta, Inc.*      3,962,555  
  267,219     Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.*      3,481,864  
  1,032,856     Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.*      5,060,994  
    

 

 

 
     28,553,646  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 2.0%       
  1,446,957     Janus International Group, Inc.*      12,906,856  
    

 

 

 
      Casinos & Gaming 2.1%       
  707,698     NeoGames SA*      9,129,304  
  318,272     Pollard Banknote Ltd.      4,366,203  
    

 

 

 
     13,495,507  
    

 

 

 
      Construction & Engineering 2.8%       
  584,436     Construction Partners, Inc., Class A*      15,329,756  
  1,203,400     QualTek Services, Inc., Class A*      2,418,834  
    

 

 

 
     17,748,590  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 1.4%
      
  1,537,260     Cantaloupe, Inc.*      5,349,665  
  215,980     TaskUS, Inc., Class A*      3,477,278  
    

 

 

 
     8,826,943  
    

 

 

 
      Distillers & Vintners 1.0%       
  2,241,251     Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.*      6,208,265  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 2.3%
      
  509,945     Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.    $      14,594,626  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment &
Instruments 4.5%
      
  714,328     Identiv, Inc.*      8,957,673  
  467,154     Napco Security Technologies, Inc.*      13,584,839  
  667,276     nLight, Inc.*      6,305,758  
    

 

 

 
     28,848,270  
    

 

 

 
      Environmental & Facilities
Services 2.3%
      
  497,149     Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.*      14,700,696  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 1.1%       
  895,622     Open Lending Corp., Class A*      7,200,801  
    

 

 

 
      Food Distributors 0.6%       
  128,395     Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc.*      3,719,603  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 2.0%       
  381,246     Artivion, Inc.*      5,276,444  
  427,929     Paragon 28, Inc.*      7,625,695  
    

 

 

 
     12,902,139  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Facilities 1.3%       
  793,354     Pennant Group, Inc.*      8,258,815  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 5.1%       
  198,054     Addus HomeCare Corp.*      18,862,663  
  526,927     Castle Biosciences, Inc.*      13,742,256  
    

 

 

 
     32,604,919  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 6.3%       
  202,984     OrthoPediatrics Corp.*      9,365,682  
  330,481     Silk Road Medical, Inc.*      14,871,645  
  181,078     UFP Technologies, Inc.*      15,543,735  
    

 

 

 
     39,781,062  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 1.7%       
  228,516     Simulations Plus, Inc.      11,092,167  
    

 

 

 
      Homebuilding 1.3%       
  774,678     Dream Finders Homes, Inc., Class A*      8,211,587  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 6.8%       
  276,064     Helios Technologies, Inc.      13,968,838  
  80,561     Kadant, Inc.      13,438,380  
  395,969     Kornit Digital Ltd.*      10,536,735  
  2,548,378     Markforged Holding Corp.*      5,045,789  
    

 

 

 
     42,989,742  
    

 

 

 
      Insurance Brokers 2.2%       
  222,520     Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A*      7,930,613  
  703,110     Hagerty, Inc., Class A*      6,320,959  
    

 

 

 
     14,251,572  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 2.5%       
  860,735     Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.*      16,121,567  
    

 

 

 
 

 

73


Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Leisure Products 1.9%       
  635,088     MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.*    $ 11,971,409  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.0%       
  361,228     Inotiv, Inc.*      6,086,692  
    

 

 

 
      Multi-Sector Holdings 0.8%       
  257,878     Cannae Holdings, Inc.*      5,327,760  
    

 

 

 
      Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 1.5%       
  584,456     DMC Global, Inc.*      9,339,607  
    

 

 

 
      Packaged Foods & Meats 1.7%       
  217,634     Freshpet, Inc.*      10,901,287  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 2.4%       
  792,006     Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.*      5,306,440  
  3,539,452     IM Cannabis Corp.*      1,434,896  
  121,301     Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*      5,644,135  
  7,995,671     PharmaCielo Ltd.* ‡‡      2,546,853  
    

 

 

 
     14,932,324  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 2.3%       
  382,216     Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.      14,352,211  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting Services 3.1%       
  180,966     ICF International, Inc.      19,728,913  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 5.3%       
  129,145     Nova Ltd.*      11,016,068  
  492,156     PDF Solutions, Inc.*      12,072,587  
  568,977     Veeco Instruments, Inc.*      10,423,659  
    

 

 

 
     33,512,314  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 1.8%       
  139,376     Impinj, Inc.*      11,154,261  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 3.9%       
  111,672     CyberArk Software Ltd.*      16,744,100  
  187,744     Rapid7, Inc.*      8,054,217  
    

 

 

 
     24,798,317  
    

 

 

 
      Trading Companies &
Distributors 2.8%
      
  238,840     Transcat, Inc.*      18,077,800  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $700,353,598)
     621,864,773  
    

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS 1.2%

 

      Textiles 1.2%       
  339,559     Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.* *** †      7,650,264  
    

 

 

 
  Total Preferred Stocks
(cost $10,000,013)
     7,650,264  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
  WARRANTS 0.1%

 

      Interactive Home
Entertainment 0.0%
      
  448,000     Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2026* §§    $ 88,480  
  192,000     Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2026* *** †      36,480  
  937,500     Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 2/28/2027* *** †       
    

 

 

 
     124,960  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 0.1%       
  691,416     Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 12/7/2023* *** †      401,022  
  450,000     IM Cannabis Corp., expiring 5/7/2026* *** †       
    

 

 

 
     401,022  
    

 

 

 
  Total Warrants
(cost $1,211,351)
     525,982  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 1.8%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 1.8%       
$ 11,281,552     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $9,538,100 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $11,507,297; repurchase proceeds: $11,282,333 (cost $11,281,552)
   $ 11,281,552  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $11,281,552)
     11,281,552  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $722,846,514) 101.1%
     641,322,571  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (1.1%)      (6,671,550
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 634,651,021  
    

 

 

 
  *Non-income producing.

 

  ***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees
(see Note 12).

 

  †Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). The aggregate value of securities purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 at September 30, 2022, amounted to approximately $8,087,766, and represented 1.27% of net assets.

 

  ‡‡Affiliated company (see Note 8).

 

  §§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2022 amounted to approximately $88,480, and represented 0.01% of net assets.

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

 

74


Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Micro Cap Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Canada

      1.4

Israel

      7.8

United States

      90.8
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

75


Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 93.6%   
      Advertising 0.4%       
  113,562     YouGov PLC    $        1,113,439  
    

 

 

 
      Agricultural Products 0.4%       
  81,079     Winfarm SAS*      1,247,545  
    

 

 

 
      Air Freight & Logistics 1.3%       
  670,000     Radiant Logistics, Inc.*      3,812,300  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 2.6%       
  244,000     CS Disco, Inc.*      2,440,000  
  103,000     Ebix, Inc.      1,953,910  
  839,382     Kaleyra, Inc.*      814,200  
  477,392     Weave Communications, Inc.*      2,410,830  
    

 

 

 
     7,618,940  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 1.3%
      
  854,454     Fiducian Group Ltd.      3,828,972  
    

 

 

 
      Auto Parts & Equipment 1.1%       
  71,000     Patrick Industries, Inc.      3,112,640  
    

 

 

 
      Casinos & Gaming 2.1%       
  652,000     Full House Resorts, Inc.*      3,664,240  
  198,364     NeoGames SA*      2,558,896  
    

 

 

 
     6,223,136  
    

 

 

 
      Communications Equipment 2.1%       
  115,000     Digi International, Inc.*      3,975,550  
  430,000     Lantronix, Inc.*      2,068,300  
    

 

 

 
     6,043,850  
    

 

 

 
      Construction & Engineering 5.7%       
  372,534     Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.*      5,438,996  
  278,137     Construction Partners, Inc., Class A*      7,295,534  
  177,700     Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.*      3,815,219  
    

 

 

 
     16,549,749  
    

 

 

 
      Consumer Finance 2.4%       
  914,000     EZCORP, Inc., Class A*      7,046,940  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 1.2%
      
  179,600     i3 Verticals, Inc., Class A*      3,597,388  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Metals & Mining 0.9%       
  7,828,559     Talon Metals Corp.*      2,734,484  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Support Services 0.8%       
  2,769,000     Johnson Service Group PLC*      2,425,645  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 0.7%
      
  69,010     Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.      1,975,066  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment &
Instruments 2.8%
      
  556,000     Luna Innovations, Inc.*      2,468,640  
  193,000     Napco Security Technologies, Inc.*      5,612,440  
    

 

 

 
     8,081,080  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Electronic Manufacturing
Services 0.9%
      
  27,000     Fabrinet*    $        2,577,150  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 0.6%       
  226,000     Open Lending Corp., Class A*      1,817,040  
    

 

 

 
      Food Distributors 1.5%       
  149,000     Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc.*      4,316,530  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 2.6%       
  230,287     Biomerica, Inc.*      905,028  
  628,000     Brainsway Ltd., ADR*      2,298,480  
  2,907,000     Conformis, Inc.*      555,818  
  129,000     Inmode Ltd.*      3,755,190  
    

 

 

 
     7,514,516  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 4.8%       
  56,000     Addus HomeCare Corp.*      5,333,440  
  73,100     Castle Biosciences, Inc.*      1,906,448  
  414,925     InfuSystem Holdings, Inc.*      2,900,326  
  667,000     Viemed Healthcare, Inc.*      4,002,000  
    

 

 

 
     14,142,214  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 2.6%       
  408,000     Bioventus, Inc., Class A*      2,856,000  
  201,532     Cerus Corp.*      725,515  
  84,000     OrthoPediatrics Corp.*      3,875,760  
    

 

 

 
     7,457,275  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 2.5%       
  647,237     Instem PLC*      4,254,852  
  64,000     Nexus AG      2,986,165  
    

 

 

 
     7,241,017  
    

 

 

 
      Home Furnishings 0.5%       
  71,000     Lovesac Co.*      1,446,980  
    

 

 

 
      Homebuilding 2.3%       
  127,000     Skyline Champion Corp.*      6,714,490  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 3.5%       
  30,000     John Bean Technologies Corp.      2,580,000  
  22,000     Kadant, Inc.      3,669,820  
  64,095     Kornit Digital Ltd.*      1,705,568  
  221,000     va-Q-tec AG*      2,155,057  
    

 

 

 
     10,110,445  
    

 

 

 
      Integrated Telecommunication
Services 1.5%
      
  351,300     Ooma, Inc.*      4,320,990  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 0.4%       
  161,226     VerticalScope Holdings, Inc.*      1,167,163  
    

 

 

 
      Internet Services &
Infrastructure 0.7%
      
  55,000     Tucows, Inc., Class A*      2,057,550  
    

 

 

 
      Investment Banking &
Brokerage 1.7%
      
  353,265     JDC Group AG*      5,089,396  
    

 

 

 
 

 

76


Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      IT Consulting & Other Services 3.9%       
  984,000     AgileThought, Inc.*    $        3,837,600  
  220,000     Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.*      4,120,600  
  1,321,000     Pivotree, Inc.*      3,370,996  
    

 

 

 
     11,329,196  
    

 

 

 
      Leisure Products 0.9%       
  188,000     American Outdoor Brands, Inc.*      1,648,760  
  65,000     Clarus Corp.      875,550  
    

 

 

 
     2,524,310  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.8%       
  131,379     Ergomed PLC*      1,696,623  
  381,500     Inotiv, Inc.*      6,428,275  
    

 

 

 
     8,124,898  
    

 

 

 
      Mortgage REITs 1.5%       
  286,567     AFC Gamma, Inc.      4,384,475  
    

 

 

 
      Movies & Entertainment 1.2%       
  1,665,953     Thunderbird Entertainment Group, Inc.*      3,618,098  
    

 

 

 
      Oil & Gas Exploration &
Production 3.7%
      
  1,008,000     Evolution Petroleum Corp.      7,015,680  
  1,294,348     New Stratus Energy, Inc.*      796,464  
  1,718,921     Yangarra Resources Ltd.*      2,849,625  
    

 

 

 
     10,661,769  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 2.0%       
  47,856     Biote Corp., Class A*      204,824  
  461,000     Harrow Health, Inc.*      5,564,270  
    

 

 

 
     5,769,094  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 3.8%       
  198,583     California BanCorp*      4,015,348  
  190,000     Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.      7,134,500  
    

 

 

 
     11,149,848  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting
Services 3.8%
      
  54,815     ICF International, Inc.      5,975,932  
  2,207,226     Knights Group Holdings PLC      1,882,861  
  192,129     Red Violet, Inc.*      3,327,674  
    

 

 

 
     11,186,467  
    

 

 

 
      Restaurants 0.9%       
  585,000     Noodles & Co.*      2,749,500  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 1.4%       
  229,000     Veeco Instruments, Inc.*      4,195,280  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 2.9%       
  85,040     Impinj, Inc.*      6,805,751  
  21,000     SiTime Corp.*      1,653,330  
    

 

 

 
     8,459,081  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized Finance 1.0%       
  107,300     A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.      3,046,247  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Specialty Chemicals 1.0%       
  401,000     Neo Performance Materials, Inc.    $ 2,958,113  
    

 

 

 
      Steel 1.4%       
  118,000     Haynes International, Inc.      4,144,160  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 0.9%       
  95,000     Ping Identity Holding Corp.*      2,666,650  
    

 

 

 
      Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 5.0%       
  99,000     Axos Financial, Inc.*      3,388,770  
  359,000     Mortgage Advice Bureau Holdings Ltd.      2,549,352  
  823,006     Sterling Bancorp, Inc.*      4,962,726  
  329,076     Velocity Financial, Inc.*      3,567,184  
    

 

 

 
     14,468,032  
    

 

 

 
      Trading Companies &
Distributors 3.6%
      
  129,000     Global Industrial Co.      3,461,070  
  167,000     Hardwoods Distribution, Inc.      3,184,407  
  250,000     Karat Packaging, Inc.*      3,997,500  
    

 

 

 
     10,642,977  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $278,666,932)
     273,462,125  
    

 

 

 
 

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

MEMBERSHIP INTEREST 0.0%

 

 

      Pharmaceuticals 0.0%       
  50,528     Regenacy Pharmaceuticals LLC* *** †      21,222  
    

 

 

 
  Total Limited Liability Company Membership Interest
(cost $30,001)
     21,222  
    

 

 

 
  WARRANTS 0.0%

 

      Trading Companies &
Distributors 0.0%
      
  14,476     Greenlane Holdings, Inc.,
expiring 2/24/2026* *** †
     0  
    

 

 

 
  Total Warrants
(cost $396,902)
     0  
    

 

 

 
 

 

77


Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 7.4%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 7.4%       
$ 21,740,423     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $19,029,500 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024 & United States Treasury Notes 3.00% due 7/15/2025; value: $22,175,241; repurchase proceeds: $21,743,431 (cost $21,740,423)
   $ 21,740,423  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $21,740,423)
     21,740,423  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $300,834,258) 101.0%§
     295,223,770  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (1.0%)      (2,981,322
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 292,242,448  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).

 

†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). The aggregate value of securities purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule144A of the Securities Act of 1933 at September 30, 2022, amounted to approximately $21,222, and represented 0.00% of net assets.

 

§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 6.32%.

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt.

 

REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Australia

      1.4

Canada

      7.6

France

      0.4

Germany

      3.7

Israel

      3.8

Italy

      0.3

United Kingdom

      5.1

United States

      77.7
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

78


Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX / WIAEX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 98.8%   
      Apparel Retail 2.1%       
  701,504     Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*    $      41,009,924  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 9.3%       
  1,389,146     CS Disco, Inc.*      13,891,460  
  562,990     Five9, Inc.*      42,212,990  
  913,845     nCino, Inc.*      31,171,253  
  279,910     Paylocity Holding Corp.*      67,620,658  
  490,435     Sprout Social, Inc., Class A*      29,759,596  
    

 

 

 
     184,655,957  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 4.5%
      
  1,546,541     Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*      48,731,507  
  1,644,311     StepStone Group, Inc., Class A      40,302,063  
    

 

 

 
     89,033,570  
    

 

 

 
      Auto Parts & Equipment 2.0%       
  630,542     XPEL, Inc.*      40,632,126  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 4.0%       
  2,442,137     Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.*      9,231,278  
  1,646,145     C4 Therapeutics, Inc.*      14,436,692  
  168,848     Cytokinetics, Inc.*      8,180,685  
  683,087     Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.*      8,675,205  
  241,231     Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.*      5,251,599  
  560,793     Nkarta, Inc.*      7,380,036  
  833,208     Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.*      10,856,700  
  3,037,197     Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.*      14,882,265  
    

 

 

 
     78,894,460  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 2.7%       
  454,618     AAON, Inc.      24,494,818  
  1,768,814     AZEK Co., Inc.*      29,397,689  
    

 

 

 
     53,892,507  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 3.3%
      
  453,904     Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*      34,387,767  
  999,815     Repay Holdings Corp.*      7,058,694  
  1,485,962     TaskUS, Inc., Class A* ‡‡      23,923,988  
    

 

 

 
     65,370,449  
    

 

 

 
      Distillers & Vintners 0.8%       
  5,500,000     Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.* ‡‡      15,235,000  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 0.8%       
  2,089,753     Open Lending Corp., Class A*      16,801,614  
    

 

 

 
      General Merchandise Stores 2.1%       
  825,290     Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*      42,584,964  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 2.1%       
  232,910     Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.*      41,311,247  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Facilities 4.9%       
  971,162     Ensign Group, Inc.      77,207,379  
  1,957,929     Pennant Group, Inc.* ‡‡      20,382,041  
    

 

 

 
     97,589,420  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Health Care Services 1.1%       
  849,160     Castle Biosciences, Inc.*    $      22,146,093  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 3.7%       
  2,610,999     Neogen Corp.*      36,475,656  
  825,248     Silk Road Medical, Inc.*      37,136,160  
    

 

 

 
     73,611,816  
    

 

 

 
      Home Improvement Retail 2.0%       
  556,161     Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A*      39,075,872  
    

 

 

 
      Homebuilding 1.9%       
  455,993     LGI Homes, Inc.*      37,104,150  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 7.3%       
  920,037     Helios Technologies, Inc.      46,553,872  
  1,041,916     Kornit Digital Ltd.*      27,725,385  
  4,189,173     Markforged Holding Corp.*      8,294,563  
  297,320     RBC Bearings, Inc.*      61,786,069  
    

 

 

 
     144,359,889  
    

 

 

 
      Insurance Brokers 1.1%       
  610,596     Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A*      21,761,641  
    

 

 

 
      Interactive Media & Services 2.3%       
  2,734,602     ZipRecruiter, Inc., Class A*      45,120,933  
    

 

 

 
      Internet & Direct Marketing
Retail 1.2%
      
  891,071     Global-e Online Ltd.*      23,845,060  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 4.1%       
  261,134     Globant SA*      48,852,949  
  1,762,376     Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.*      33,009,302  
    

 

 

 
     81,862,251  
    

 

 

 
      Leisure Products 1.5%       
  1,050,180     YETI Holdings, Inc.*      29,951,134  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 3.8%       
  485,491     Medpace Holdings, Inc.*      76,304,620  
    

 

 

 
      Managed Health Care 3.3%       
  973,193     HealthEquity, Inc.*      65,369,374  
    

 

 

 
      Oil & Gas Equipment &
Services 0.7%
      
  827,153     DMC Global, Inc.*      13,217,905  
    

 

 

 
      Packaged Foods & Meats 2.0%       
  817,036     Freshpet, Inc.*      40,925,333  
    

 

 

 
      Personal Products 1.9%       
  1,820,476     BellRing Brands, Inc.*      37,520,010  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 2.2%       
  88,820     Arvinas, Inc.*      3,951,602  
  1,199,678     Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.*      8,037,842  
  680,611     Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*      31,668,830  
    

 

 

 
     43,658,274  
    

 

 

 
 

 

79


Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX / WIAEX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Regional Banks 4.1%       
  1,003,906     Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.    $ 81,416,777  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 2.5%       
  589,317     Nova Ltd.*      50,268,740  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 0.8%       
  200,406     SiTime Corp.*      15,777,964  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized Consumer
Services 1.3%
      
  3,124,282     Mister Car Wash, Inc.*      26,806,340  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 2.5%       
  355,677     Five Below, Inc.*      48,966,053  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 6.9%       
  553,926     CyberArk Software Ltd.*      83,055,664  
  540,560     JFrog Ltd.*      11,951,782  
  978,913     Rapid7, Inc.*      41,995,368  
    

 

 

 
     137,002,814  
    

 

 

 
      Trading Companies &
Distributors 2.0%
      
  387,346     SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.*      40,338,212  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $2,101,615,142)
     1,963,422,493  
    

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS 1.2%

 

      Semiconductor Equipment 0.0%       
  184,939     Nanosys, Inc., Series A-1 Pfd.* *** †      92,470  
  991,999     Nanosys, Inc., Series A-2 Pfd.* *** †      495,999  
    

 

 

 
     588,469  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 0.5%       
  1,114,610     DataStax, Inc., Series E Pfd.* *** †      9,708,253  
    

 

 

 
      Textiles 0.7%       
  611,205     Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc.,
Series A Pfd.* *** † ‡‡
     13,770,449  
    

 

 

 
  Total Preferred Stocks
(cost $28,184,928)
     24,067,171  
    

 

 

 
  WARRANTS 0.1%

 

      Pharmaceuticals 0.1%       
  1,199,678     Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.,
expiring 12/7/2023* *** †
     695,813  
    

 

 

 
  Total Warrants
(cost $538,893)
     695,813  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.0%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 0.0%       
$ 165,321     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $139,800 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $168,663; repurchase proceeds: $165,333 (cost $165,321)
   $ 165,321  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $165,321)
     165,321  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $2,130,504,284) 100.1%
     1,988,350,798  
  Liabilities less Other Assets (0.1%)      (1,416,674
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 1,986,934,124  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).

 

†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). The aggregate value of securities purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 at September 30, 2022, amounted to approximately $24,762,984, and represented 1.25% of net assets.

 

‡‡Affiliated company (see Note 8).

 

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Israel

      9.3

United States

      90.7
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

80


Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund (WMCVX / WICVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 99.2%

 

      Advertising 1.6%       
  844,981     Thryv Holdings, Inc.*    $      19,290,916  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 3.5%       
  551,672     Ebix, Inc.      10,465,218  
  242,811     Five9, Inc.*      18,205,969  
  228,753     Guidewire Software, Inc.*      14,086,609  
    

 

 

 
     42,757,796  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 5.8%
      
  821,584     Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A      22,125,257  
  659,142     Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*      20,769,564  
  480,044     Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A      28,615,423  
    

 

 

 
     71,510,244  
    

 

 

 
      Auto Parts & Equipment 1.2%       
  193,884     Fox Factory Holding Corp.*      15,332,347  
    

 

 

 
      Automotive Retail 1.0%       
  286,399     Monro, Inc.      12,446,901  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 1.9%       
  1,373,334     Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.*      5,191,203  
  500,432     C4 Therapeutics, Inc.*      4,388,789  
  433,585     Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.*      5,506,529  
  198,133     Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.*      4,313,355  
  353,928     Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.*      4,611,682  
    

 

 

 
     24,011,558  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 3.7%       
  2,638,648     Janus International Group, Inc.*      23,536,740  
  493,021     Trex Co., Inc.*      21,663,343  
    

 

 

 
     45,200,083  
    

 

 

 
      Commodity Chemicals 3.0%       
  438,153     AdvanSix, Inc.      14,064,711  
  915,919     Valvoline, Inc.      23,209,388  
    

 

 

 
     37,274,099  
    

 

 

 
      Construction & Engineering 1.7%       
  805,725     Construction Partners, Inc., Class A*      21,134,167  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 2.8%
      
  285,765     Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*      21,649,556  
  778,587     TaskUS, Inc., Class A*      12,535,251  
    

 

 

 
     34,184,807  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Chemicals 1.1%       
  577,482     Huntsman Corp.      14,171,408  
    

 

 

 
      Education Services 1.7%       
  256,568     Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*      21,102,718  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components &
Equipment 1.1%
      
  113,425     Encore Wire Corp.      13,105,124  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Electronic Components 1.0%       
  723,940     Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    $      12,878,893  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Manufacturing
Services 2.1%
      
  274,944     Fabrinet*      26,243,405  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 0.9%       
  1,318,290     Open Lending Corp., Class A*      10,599,052  
    

 

 

 
      Food Retail 1.0%       
  433,799     Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.*      12,037,922  
    

 

 

 
      General Merchandise Stores 2.1%       
  492,462     Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*      25,411,039  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Equipment 1.2%       
  504,895     Inmode Ltd.*      14,697,493  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Facilities 3.6%       
  559,988     Ensign Group, Inc.      44,519,046  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 0.9%       
  820,150     Neogen Corp.*      11,457,496  
    

 

 

 
      Home Furnishings 0.9%       
  518,611     Lovesac Co.*      10,569,292  
    

 

 

 
      Homebuilding 3.5%       
  195,355     LGI Homes, Inc.*      15,896,037  
  505,659     Skyline Champion Corp.*      26,734,191  
    

 

 

 
     42,630,228  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 8.4%       
  1,008,171     Altra Industrial Motion Corp.      33,894,709  
  387,201     Helios Technologies, Inc.      19,592,371  
  298,374     Kadant, Inc.      49,771,767  
    

 

 

 
     103,258,847  
    

 

 

 
      Investment Banking &
Brokerage 2.1%
      
  778,018     Moelis & Co., Class A      26,304,789  
    

 

 

 
      Leisure Products 1.2%       
  539,197     YETI Holdings, Inc.*      15,377,898  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.7%       
  5,000     Inotiv, Inc.*      84,250  
  207,824     Medpace Holdings, Inc.*      32,663,698  
    

 

 

 
     32,747,948  
    

 

 

 
      Managed Health Care 1.6%       
  286,510     HealthEquity, Inc.*      19,244,877  
    

 

 

 
      Mortgage REITs 1.3%       
  1,368,169     Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.      15,733,943  
    

 

 

 
      Oil & Gas Equipment &
Services 1.3%
      
  428,953     Cactus, Inc., Class A      16,484,664  
    

 

 

 
 

 

81


Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund (WMCVX / WICVX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Oil & Gas Exploration &
Production 3.6%
      
  1,371,212     Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A    $ 27,163,710  
  364,961     Matador Resources Co.      17,853,892  
    

 

 

 
     45,017,602  
    

 

 

 
      Paper Products 0.9%       
  909,660     Mercer International, Inc.      11,188,818  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 2.0%       
  522,645     Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*      24,318,672  
    

 

 

 
      Property & Casualty
Insurance 1.0%
      
  256,032     Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.      12,583,973  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 8.2%       
  1,031,237     Bank OZK      40,795,736  
  731,660     FB Financial Corp.      27,956,728  
  399,273     ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.      31,941,840  
    

 

 

 
     100,694,304  
    

 

 

 
      Research & Consulting
Services 1.0%
      
  1,445,168     LegalZoom.com, Inc.*      12,385,090  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 4.1%       
  348,502     Nova Ltd.*      29,727,221  
  1,126,561     Veeco Instruments, Inc.*      20,638,597  
    

 

 

 
     50,365,818  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized Consumer
Services 1.1%
      
  1,552,230     Mister Car Wash, Inc.*      13,318,133  
    

 

 

 
      Specialized REITs 2.6%       
  776,143     National Storage Affiliates Trust      32,272,026  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 2.5%       
  357,974     Innospec, Inc.      30,667,633  
    

 

 

 
      Steel 1.0%       
  452,384     Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A      12,874,849  
    

 

 

 
      Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 2.0%       
  714,558     Axos Financial, Inc.*      24,459,320  
    

 

 

 
      Trading Companies &
Distributors 1.1%
      
  311,542     Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A      13,664,232  
    

 

 

 
      Trucking 2.2%       
  87,265     Saia, Inc.*      16,580,350  
  549,507     Schneider National, Inc., Class B      11,154,992  
    

 

 

 
     27,735,342  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $1,228,447,796)
     1,223,264,812  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.7%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 0.7%       
$ 8,611,926     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $7,281,000 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $8,784,205; repurchase proceeds: $8,612,522 (cost $8,611,926)
   $ 8,611,926  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $8,611,926)
     8,611,926  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $1,237,059,722) 99.9%
     1,231,876,738  
  Other Assets less Liabilities 0.1%      1,491,246  
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 1,233,367,984  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Israel

      3.6

United States

      96.4
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

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Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX / WGMCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 98.5%   
      Application Software 9.6%       
  454,794     Five9, Inc.*    $      34,100,454  
  73,553     HubSpot, Inc.*      19,868,137  
  185,435     Paylocity Holding Corp.*      44,797,387  
  398,741     Q2 Holdings, Inc.*      12,839,460  
  337,870     Sprout Social, Inc., Class A*      20,501,952  
    

 

 

 
     132,107,390  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody
Banks 1.2%
      
  504,330     Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*      15,891,438  
    

 

 

 
      Biotechnology 7.9%       
  1,902,178     Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.*      7,190,233  
  1,215,159     C4 Therapeutics, Inc.*      10,656,944  
  98,508     Cytokinetics, Inc.*      4,772,713  
  228,476     Denali Therapeutics, Inc.*      7,011,928  
  473,300     Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.*      6,010,910  
  597,995     Exact Sciences Corp.*      19,428,858  
  968,898     Exagen, Inc.* ‡‡      2,625,714  
  692,729     Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.*      1,239,985  
  200,244     Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.*      4,359,312  
  1,826,829     MacroGenics, Inc.*      6,320,828  
  682,856     Nkarta, Inc.*      8,986,385  
  458,644     Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.*      5,976,131  
  4,959,973     Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.*      24,303,868  
    

 

 

 
     108,883,809  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 2.1%       
  639,829     Trex Co., Inc.*      28,114,086  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 1.4%
      
  198,764     Block, Inc.*      10,930,032  
  1,200,348     Repay Holdings Corp.*      8,474,457  
    

 

 

 
     19,404,489  
    

 

 

 
      Distillers & Vintners 0.9%       
  4,207,539     Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.* ‡‡      11,654,883  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment &
Instruments 0.5%
      
  697,228     nLight, Inc.*      6,588,805  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 3.4%       
  67,215     MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.      14,954,666  
  2,055,982     Open Lending Corp., Class A*      16,530,095  
  279,300     Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A      15,758,106  
    

 

 

 
     47,242,867  
    

 

 

 
      General Merchandise Stores 1.8%       
  486,969     Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*      25,127,600  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Health Care Equipment 8.2%       
  1,655,948     Artivion, Inc.*    $      22,918,320  
  418,291     AtriCure, Inc.*      16,355,178  
  13,764,042     Conformis, Inc.* ‡‡      2,631,685  
  209,798     Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.*      37,211,871  
  92,323     Outset Medical, Inc.*      1,470,706  
  1,203,642     Paragon 28, Inc.*      21,448,901  
  231,112     Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.*      11,058,709  
    

 

 

 
     113,095,370  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Services 2.3%       
  1,218,695     Castle Biosciences, Inc.*      31,783,566  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 4.5%       
  4,692,237     Cerus Corp.*      16,892,053  
  988,094     Silk Road Medical, Inc.*      44,464,230  
    

 

 

 
     61,356,283  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 1.2%       
  99,803     Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A*      16,455,519  
    

 

 

 
      Home Improvement Retail 2.9%       
  566,253     Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A*      39,784,936  
    

 

 

 
      Homebuilding 2.6%       
  147,150     LGI Homes, Inc.*      11,973,595  
  439,246     Skyline Champion Corp.*      23,222,936  
    

 

 

 
     35,196,531  
    

 

 

 
      Industrial Machinery 1.9%       
  957,845     Kornit Digital Ltd.*      25,488,255  
    

 

 

 
      Insurance Brokers 1.7%       
  286,644     Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A*      10,215,992  
  1,525,922     Hagerty, Inc., Class A*      13,718,039  
    

 

 

 
     23,934,031  
    

 

 

 
      Internet Services &
Infrastructure 0.9%
      
  805,299     BigCommerce Holdings, Inc., Series 1*      11,918,425  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other
Services 3.7%
      
  343,856     Endava PLC, ADR*      27,725,109  
  122,825     Globant SA*      22,978,101  
    

 

 

 
     50,703,210  
    

 

 

 
      Leisure Products 0.4%       
  1,412,884     Solo Brands, Inc., Class A*      5,368,959  
    

 

 

 
      Managed Health Care 2.0%       
  405,351     HealthEquity, Inc.*      27,227,427  
    

 

 

 
      Metal & Glass Containers 1.0%       
  522,008     TriMas Corp.      13,086,741  
    

 

 

 
 

 

83


Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX / WGMCX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

Shares           Value  
              
      Oil & Gas Exploration &
Production 1.5%
      
  1,037,411     Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A    $ 20,551,112  
    

 

 

 
      Packaged Foods & Meats 3.4%       
  941,928     Freshpet, Inc.*      47,181,173  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 5.2%       
  130,037     Arvinas, Inc.*      5,785,346  
  1,741,280     Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.*      11,666,576  
  1,162,826     Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*      54,106,294  
    

 

 

 
     71,558,216  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 4.1%       
  1,046,252     Bank OZK      41,389,729  
  191,212     Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.      15,507,293  
    

 

 

 
     56,897,022  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductor Equipment 5.9%       
  603,253     Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.      23,243,338  
  362,484     Nova Ltd.*      30,919,885  
  1,110,506     PDF Solutions, Inc.*      27,240,712  
    

 

 

 
     81,403,935  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 4.7%       
  93,080     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.      33,825,272  
  333,523     Power Integrations, Inc.      21,452,199  
  122,319     SiTime Corp.*      9,630,175  
    

 

 

 
     64,907,646  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 2.5%       
  287,352     Balchem Corp.      34,936,256  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 3.1%       
  311,074     Five Below, Inc.*      42,825,558  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 6.0%       
  250,413     CyberArk Software Ltd.*      37,546,926  
  332,820     JFrog Ltd.*      7,358,650  
  195,765     Monday.com Ltd.*      22,188,005  
  357,299     Rapid7, Inc.*      15,328,127  
    

 

 

 
     82,421,708  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $1,500,034,195)
     1,353,097,246  
    

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS 0.8%

 

      Semiconductor Equipment 0.0%       
  46,235     Nanosys, Inc., Series A-1 Pfd.* *** †      23,118  
  248,000     Nanosys, Inc., Series A-2 Pfd.* *** †      124,000  
    

 

 

 
     147,118  
    

 

 

 
      Textiles 0.8%       
  509,338    

Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc.,

Series A Pfd.* *** † ‡‡

     11,475,385  
    

 

 

 
  Total Preferred Stocks
(cost $15,546,240)
     11,622,503  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
  WARRANTS 0.1%

 

      Insurance Brokers 0.1%       
  450,000     Hagerty, Inc., expiring 12/2/2026* *** †    $ 882,000  
    

 

 

 
      Pharmaceuticals 0.0%       
  1,061,689     Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 12/7/2023* *** †      615,779  
    

 

 

 
  Total Warrants
(cost $2,026,219)
     1,497,779  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.5%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 0.5%       
$ 6,762,626     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22,
0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $7,129,600 of United States Treasury Notes 3.00% due 7/15/2025; value: $6,897,888; repurchase proceeds: $6,763,093(cost $6,762,626)
   $ 6,762,626  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $6,762,626)
     6,762,626  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $1,524,369,280) 99.9%
     1,372,980,154  
  Other Assets less Liabilities 0.1%      892,977  
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 1,373,873,131  
    

 

 

 
 

*Non-income producing.

 

***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).

 

†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). The aggregate value of securities purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 at September 30, 2022, amounted to approximately $13,120,282, and represented 0.95% of net assets.

 

‡‡Affiliated company (see Note 8).

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Israel

      8.5

United Kingdom

      2.0

United States

      89.5
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

84


Wasatch U.S. Select Fund (WAUSX / WGUSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Shares           Value  
              
  COMMON STOCKS 99.6%

 

      Aerospace & Defense 3.9%       
  1,825     HEICO Corp., Class A    $    209,181  
    

 

 

 
      Application Software 18.0%       
  718     ANSYS, Inc.*      159,181  
  1,430     Five9, Inc.*      107,221  
  1,777     Guidewire Software, Inc.*      109,428  
  332     HubSpot, Inc.*      89,680  
  569     Paylocity Holding Corp.*      137,459  
  550     Roper Technologies, Inc.      197,802  
  1,046     Workday, Inc., Class A*      159,222  
    

 

 

 
     959,993  
    

 

 

 
      Asset Management & Custody Banks 2.8%       
  2,511     Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A      149,681  
    

 

 

 
      Building Products 2.6%       
  3,147     Trex Co., Inc.*      138,279  
    

 

 

 
      Data Processing & Outsourced
Services 1.5%
      
  1,501     Block, Inc.*      82,540  
    

 

 

 
      Distributors 2.7%       
  448     Pool Corp.      142,558  
    

 

 

 
      Diversified Support Services 3.5%       
  1,779     Copart, Inc.*      189,286  
    

 

 

 
      Electrical Components & Equipment 4.2%       
  1,970     AMETEK, Inc.      223,418  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Components 3.9%       
  3,077     Amphenol Corp., Class A      206,036  
    

 

 

 
      Electronic Equipment & Instruments 5.5%       
  3,628     Cognex Corp.      150,380  
  1,249     Novanta, Inc.*      144,447  
    

 

 

 
     294,827  
    

 

 

 
      Financial Exchanges & Data 5.9%       
  669     MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.      148,846  
  781     Morningstar, Inc.      165,822  
    

 

 

 
     314,668  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Facilities 3.9%       
  2,607     Ensign Group, Inc.      207,256  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Supplies 1.9%       
  7,424     Neogen Corp.*      103,713  
    

 

 

 
      Health Care Technology 2.5%       
  827     Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A*      136,356  
    

 

 

 
      Home Improvement Retail 1.8%       
  1,401     Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A*      98,434  
    

 

 

 
      IT Consulting & Other Services 2.5%       
  720     Globant SA*      134,698  
    

 

 

 
Shares           Value  
              
      Leisure Products 1.6%       
  3,049     YETI Holdings, Inc.*    $ 86,957  
    

 

 

 
      Life Sciences Tools & Services 6.4%       
  954     ICON PLC*      175,326  
  1,059     Medpace Holdings, Inc.*      166,443  
    

 

 

 
     341,769  
    

 

 

 
      Managed Health Care 3.4%       
  2,709     HealthEquity, Inc.*      181,964  
    

 

 

 
      Regional Banks 3.7%       
  4,956     Bank OZK      196,059  
    

 

 

 
      Semiconductors 2.6%       
  385     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.      139,909  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Chemicals 4.1%       
  1,789     Balchem Corp.      217,507  
    

 

 

 
      Specialty Stores 3.2%       
  1,232     Five Below, Inc.*      169,609  
    

 

 

 
      Systems Software 2.6%       
  914     CyberArk Software Ltd.*      137,045  
    

 

 

 
      Trucking 4.9%       
  5,911     Lyft, Inc., Class A*      77,848  
  745     Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.      185,334  
    

 

 

 
     263,182  
    

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(cost $5,888,692)
     5,324,925  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $5,888,692) 99.6%
     5,324,925  
  Other Assets less Liabilities 0.4%      20,223  
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 5,345,148  
    

 

 

 
  *Non-income producing.

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

At September 30, 2022, Wasatch U.S. Select Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):

 

Country   %

Ireland

      3.3

Israel

      2.6

United States

      94.1
   

 

 

 

TOTAL

      100.0 %
   

 

 

 
 

 

85


Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX)   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schedule of Investments

 

Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
      U.S. GOVERNMENT
OBLIGATIONS 98.6%
 
$ 124,000,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.25%, 5/15/50    $ 69,425,468  
  112,300,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.375%, 8/15/50      65,063,813  
  71,000,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.875%, 11/15/51      46,954,297  
  54,900,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.25%, 8/15/46      39,592,336  
  45,530,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.00%, 8/15/48      38,556,440  
  22,150,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.50%, 2/15/45      16,907,545  
  9,500,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.25%, 8/15/49      6,953,555  
    

 

 

 
  Total U.S. Government Obligations
(cost $377,764,436)
     283,453,454  
    

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
          Value  
              
  SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 1.3%

 

      Repurchase Agreement 1.3%       
$ 3,807,425     Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/22, 0.83% due 10/3/22 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $3,219,000 of United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 7/15/2024; value: $3,883,581; repurchase proceeds: $3,807,688 (cost $3,807,425)    $ 3,807,425  
    

 

 

 
  Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $3,807,425)
     3,807,425  
    

 

 

 
  Total Investments
(cost $381,571,861) 99.9%
     287,260,879  
  Other Assets less Liabilities 0.1%      261,950  
    

 

 

 
  Net Assets 100.0%    $ 287,522,829  
    

 

 

 
  See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

 

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Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

      Core
Growth
Fund
   Emerging
India
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Select
Fund
     

Assets:

              

Investments, at cost

 

Unaffiliated issuers

     $ 2,454,569,715      $ 354,798,271      $ 438,037,497

Repurchase agreements

       10,622,074        20,897,035        12,309,784
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 2,465,191,789      $ 375,695,306      $ 450,347,281
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at market value

 

Unaffiliated issuers

     $ 2,623,070,710      $ 537,165,834      $ 331,928,284

Repurchase agreements

       10,622,074        20,897,035        12,309,784
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
       2,633,692,784        558,062,869        344,238,068

Cash

                     48,322

Foreign currency on deposit (cost of $0, $0, $39, $193,451, $4,022, $518,
$4 and $5, respectively)

                     36

Receivable for investment securities sold

       1,928,775              

Capital shares receivable

       1,446,673        1,405,400        255,827

Interest and dividends receivable

       778,545        325,093        120,651

Receivable from Investment Advisor

                    

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       91,975        30,490        66,954
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

       2,637,938,752        559,823,852        344,729,858
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

Payable for securities purchased

       449,581               48,322

Capital shares payable

       1,645,952        514,299        662,590

Dividends payable to shareholders

                    

Payable to Advisor

       2,288,297        582,472        302,106

Accrued fund administration fees

       796,573        126,850        59,649

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

       635,894        335,306        173,348

Foreign capital gains taxes payable

              16,672,473       

Line of credit payable

                    
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       5,816,297        18,231,400        1,246,015
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 2,632,122,455      $ 541,592,452      $ 343,483,843
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Capital stock

     $ 427,547      $ 948,322      $ 252,350

Paid-in-capital in excess of par

       2,469,782,309        383,092,167        493,973,482

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

       161,912,599        157,551,963        (150,741,989 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 2,632,122,455      $ 541,592,452      $ 343,483,843
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Investor Class

       1,356,652,952        227,767,044        52,571,415

Institutional Class

       1,275,469,503        313,825,408        290,912,428

Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Unlimited number of
shares authorized, $0.01 par value)

              

Investor Class

       22,224,154        40,171,800        3,940,114

Institutional Class

       20,530,593        54,660,435        21,294,894

Net Asset Value, Redemption Price and Offering Price Per Share

              

Investor Class

     $ 61.04      $ 5.67      $ 13.34
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

     $ 62.13      $ 5.74      $ 13.66
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Emerging
Markets
Small Cap
Fund
  Frontier
Emerging
Small Countries
Fund
  Global
Opportunities
Fund
  Global
Select
Fund
  Global
Value
Fund
         
                 
                 
  $ 333,540,310     $ 42,201,495     $ 152,315,928     $ 14,896,157     $ 116,172,488
          2,086,897                   3,220,268
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 333,540,310     $ 44,288,392     $ 152,315,928     $ 14,896,157     $ 119,392,756
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
  $ 383,733,599     $ 39,230,831     $ 163,413,330     $ 12,716,865     $ 116,202,263
          2,086,897                   3,220,268
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    383,733,599       41,317,728       163,413,330       12,716,865       119,422,531
          136,434             1,573      
   
    
193,344

      4,017       488       4       6
    38,571                        
    97,166       2,575       174,846       16,875       4,904
    293,966       8,618       114,758       8,220       310,602
                      4,811      
    55,397       12,905       15,851       20,189       14,500
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    384,412,043       41,482,277       163,719,273       12,768,537       119,752,543
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
          196,443                   731,676
    413,016       18       130,288             135,662
                            21,584
    562,596       42,238       177,812             82,964
    146,836       19,981       56,067       4,584       49,222
    299,473       110,443       107,203       39,941       165,640
    4,248,388       565,637       587,665       16,633      
    844,731             346,672            
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    6,515,040       934,760       1,405,707       61,158       1,186,748
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 377,897,003     $ 40,547,517     $ 162,313,566     $ 12,707,379     $ 118,565,795
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
  $ 1,519,564     $ 165,278     $ 477,382     $ 14,464     $ 148,223
    329,034,807       147,431,772       150,816,506       16,469,586       271,857,933
    47,342,632       (107,049,533 )       11,019,678       (3,776,671 )       (153,440,361 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 377,897,003     $ 40,547,517     $ 162,313,566     $ 12,707,379     $ 118,565,795
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    153,161,418       30,131,937       107,047,976       3,879,429       102,982,990
    224,735,585       10,415,580       55,265,590       8,827,950       15,582,805
                 
    62,002,030       12,322,258       31,582,567       445,207       12,871,398
    89,954,321       4,205,536       16,155,664       1,001,153       1,950,871
                 
  $ 2.47     $ 2.45     $ 3.39     $ 8.71     $ 8.00
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 2.50     $ 2.48     $ 3.42     $ 8.82     $ 7.99
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

89


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

      Greater
China
Fund
  

International
Growth
Fund

   International
Opportunities
Fund
     

Assets:

              

Investments, at cost

 

Unaffiliated issuers

     $ 7,215,190      $ 549,650,839      $ 400,143,784

Affiliated issuers2

                    

Repurchase agreements

              11,611,836        28,357,537
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 7,215,190      $ 561,262,675      $ 428,501,321
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at market value

 

Unaffiliated issuers

     $ 4,783,983      $ 591,532,482      $ 391,056,630

Affiliated issuers2

                    

Repurchase agreements

              11,611,836        28,357,537
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
       4,783,983        603,144,318        419,414,167

Cash

       43,560              

Foreign currency on deposit (cost of $2,407, $313,930, $484,736, $4, $0, $5, $77,161 and $0, respectively)

       2,409        312,952        484,180

Receivable for investment securities sold

              156,840        2,196,836

Capital shares receivable

       25        689,708        199,542

Interest and dividends receivable

       4,786        1,064,300        602,545

Receivable from Investment Advisor

       8,692              

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       8,489        36,572        22,156
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

       4,851,944        605,404,690        422,919,426
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds of $0, $0, $0, $0, $9,857,869, $0, $0 and $0, respectively)

                    

Payable for securities purchased

                     619,239

Capital shares payable

              1,975,248        697,827

Dividends payable to shareholders

                    

Payable to Advisor

              691,962        658,501

Accrued fund administration fees

       611        346,366        186,791

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

       35,473        382,649        276,297

Foreign capital gains taxes payable

              2,465,237        1,801,995

Dividends payable on securities sold short

                    
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       36,084        5,861,462        4,240,650
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 4,815,860      $ 599,543,228      $ 418,678,776
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Capital stock

     $ 8,065      $ 297,978      $ 1,646,362

Paid-in-capital in excess of par

       10,198,456        578,619,642        471,441,761

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

       (5,390,661 )        20,625,608        (54,409,347 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 4,815,860      $ 599,543,228      $ 418,678,776
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Investor Class

       2,121,894        279,607,649        64,198,139

Institutional Class

       2,693,966        319,935,579        354,480,637

Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Unlimited number of
shares authorized, $0.01 par value)

              

Investor Class

       354,766        13,956,673        25,597,740

Institutional Class

       451,725        15,841,095        139,038,437

Net Asset Value, Redemption Price and Offering Price Per Share

              

Investor Class

     $ 5.98      $ 20.03      $ 2.51
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

     $ 5.96      $ 20.20      $ 2.55
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1 

Fund inception date was October 1, 2021.

 

2 

See Note 8 for information on affiliated issuers.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

90


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International
Select
Fund

  Long/Short
Alpha
Fund1
  Micro
Cap
Fund
  Micro Cap
Value
Fund
  Small Cap
Growth
Fund
         
                 
                 
  $ 6,447,187     $ 31,043,412     $ 699,203,849     $ 279,093,835     $ 1,954,719,704
                12,361,113             175,619,259
    114,171             11,281,552       21,740,423       165,321
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 6,561,358     $ 31,043,412     $ 722,846,514     $ 300,834,258     $ 2,130,504,284
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
  $ 5,188,356     $ 24,898,426     $ 627,494,166     $ 273,483,347     $ 1,914,873,999
                2,546,853             73,311,478
    114,171             11,281,552       21,740,423       165,321
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    5,302,527       24,898,426       641,322,571       295,223,770       1,988,350,798
          4,407,307                  
 

 

4

            4       76,973      
                4,809,818       913,688       4,969,357
    275       8,005       72,223       64,225       1,291,338
    9,729       11,557       33,915       177,108       53,418
    8,026                        
    19,911       30,262       34,739       78,865       78,076
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    5,340,472       29,355,557       646,273,270       296,534,629       1,994,742,987
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
 

 

      7,331,497                  
                9,888,100       3,444,809       2,954,040
                462,668       245,320       2,119,693
                           
          3,571       848,161       390,589       1,744,148
    692       3,112       216,234       80,889       666,092
    38,559       50,944       207,086       130,574       324,890
                           
          164                  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    39,251       7,389,288       11,622,249       4,292,181       7,808,863
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 5,301,221     $ 21,966,269     $ 634,651,021     $ 292,242,448     $ 1,986,934,124
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
  $ 5,918     $ 24,345     $ 1,110,265     $ 1,046,599     $ 673,955
    7,223,294       25,749,146       818,697,243       317,497,939       2,169,125,351
    (1,927,991 )       (3,807,222 )       (185,156,487 )       (26,302,090 )       (182,865,182 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 5,301,221     $ 21,966,269     $ 634,651,021     $ 292,242,448     $ 1,986,934,124
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    2,513,596       8,183,905       558,093,021       249,290,265       848,032,711
    2,787,625       13,782,364       76,558,000       42,952,183       1,138,901,413
   

    

    


               
    282,482       908,138       97,632,740       89,352,665       29,048,479
    309,321       1,526,364       13,393,793       15,307,243       38,347,019
                 
  $ 8.90     $ 9.01     $ 5.72     $ 2.79     $ 29.19
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 9.01     $ 9.03     $ 5.72     $ 2.81     $ 29.70
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

91


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

     

Small Cap

Value

Fund

  

Ultra

Growth

Fund

  

U.S.

Select

Fund1

     

Assets:

 

Investments, at cost

 

Unaffiliated issuers

     $ 1,228,447,796      $ 1,432,318,048      $ 5,888,692

Affiliated issuers2

              85,288,606       

Repurchase agreements

       8,611,926        6,762,626       
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 1,237,059,722      $ 1,524,369,280      $ 5,888,692
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments, at market value

 

Unaffiliated issuers

     $ 1,223,264,812      $ 1,337,829,861      $ 5,324,925

Affiliated issuers2

              28,387,667       

Repurchase agreements

       8,611,926        6,762,626       
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
       1,231,876,738        1,372,980,154        5,324,925

Cash

                     1,459

Receivable for investment securities sold

       12,562,811        5,958,361       

Capital shares receivable

       744,183        561,659        8,053

Interest and dividends receivable

       631,956        172,519        2,020

Receivable from Investment Advisor

                     7,310

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       48,918        69,067        32,553
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

       1,245,864,606        1,379,741,760        5,376,320
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

Payable for securities purchased

       10,141,362        2,173,305       

Capital shares payable

       682,871        1,759,812       

Dividends payable to shareholders

                    

Payable to Advisor

       1,097,160        1,214,582       

Accrued fund administration fees

       338,624        359,644        196

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

       236,605        361,286        30,976
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       12,496,622        5,868,629        31,172
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 1,233,367,984      $ 1,373,873,131      $ 5,345,148
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Capital stock

     $ 1,638,338      $ 522,124      $ 5,491

Paid-in-capital in excess of par

       1,216,721,912        1,569,599,084        5,908,452

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

       15,007,734        (196,248,077 )        (568,795 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 1,233,367,984      $ 1,373,873,131      $ 5,345,148
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Investor Class

       570,200,799        984,853,122        1,779,238

Institutional Class

       663,167,185        389,020,009        3,565,910

Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.01 par value)

              

Investor Class

       76,135,881        37,461,009        182,731

Institutional Class

       87,697,959        14,751,425        366,347

Net Asset Value, Redemption Price and Offering Price Per Share

 

Investor Class

     $ 7.49      $ 26.29      $ 9.74
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

     $ 7.56      $ 26.37      $ 9.73
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1 

Fund inception date was June 13, 2022.

 

2 

See Note 8 for information on affiliated issuers.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

92


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U.S.

Treasury

Fund

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
           
                     
                     
  $ 377,764,436                    
                       
    3,807,425                    
 

 

 

                     
  $ 381,571,861                    
 

 

 

                     
                     
  $ 283,453,454                    
                       
    3,807,425                    
 

 

 

                     
    287,260,879                    
                       
                       
    196,249                    
    1,715,833                    
                       
    27,535                    
 

 

 

                     
    289,200,496                    
 

 

 

                     
                     
                       
    1,308,325                    
    98,233                    
    123,958                    
    70,691                    
    76,460                    
 

 

 

                     
    1,677,667                    
 

 

 

                     
  $ 287,522,829                    
 

 

 

                     
                     
  $ 229,386                    
    449,867,302                    
    (162,573,859 )                    
 

 

 

                     
  $ 287,522,829                    
 

 

 

                     
                     
    287,522,829                    
                       
   

    

    


                   
    22,938,585                    
                       
                     
  $ 12.53                    
 

 

 

                     
  $                    
 

 

 

                     

 

93


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Operations

 

      Core
Growth
Fund
   Emerging
India
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Select
Fund
     

Investment Income:

 

Interest

     $ 10,790      $ 23,999      $ 11,897

Dividends1

 

Unaffiliated issuers

       20,862,176        2,289,633        2,703,296
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investment income

       20,872,966        2,313,632        2,715,193
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Investment advisory fees

       35,030,449        7,659,665        3,869,060

Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class

       2,486,828        332,228        157,997

Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class

       41,036        40,114        8,092

Fund administration fees

       503,000        91,195        59,199

Fund accounting fees

       291,853        68,845        50,212

Reports to shareholders — Investor Class

       139,661        33,007        14,917

Reports to shareholders — Institutional Class

       124,606        27,955        35,695

Custody fees

              336,815        149,245

Federal and state registration fees — Investor Class

       61,282        26,526        27,112

Federal and state registration fees — Institutional Class

       64,038        27,112        67,976

Legal fees

       147,404        25,797        15,916

Trustees’ fees

       301,524        49,634        28,290

Interest

       77,537        20,504        15,221

Audit fees

       28,855        28,855        28,855

Other expenses

       122,568        35,914        37,757
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses before reimbursement

       39,420,641        8,804,166        4,565,544

Reimbursement of expenses by Advisor

       (57,066 )              
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Expenses

       39,363,575        8,804,166        4,565,544
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

       (18,490,609 )        (6,490,534 )        (1,850,351 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

Investments sold

       31,668,868        9,735,511        (41,917,144 )

Foreign currency transactions

              (537,510 )        (590,935 )

Foreign capital gains taxes

              (5,552,473 )        (2,023,099 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

       31,668,868        3,645,528        (44,531,178 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

 

Investments

       (1,243,502,591 )        (120,204,697 )        (164,475,508 )

Investments in affiliates

       (3,784,232 )              

Foreign currency translations

       (876 )        (28,215 )        10,678

Deferred foreign capital gains taxes

              17,631,759        2,300,628

Unfunded commitment with a SPAC

       1,740,000              
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

       (1,245,547,699 )        (102,601,153 )        (162,164,202 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss on investments

       (1,213,878,831 )        (98,955,625 )        (206,695,380 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     $ (1,232,369,440 )      $ (105,446,159 )      $ (208,545,731 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1 

Net of $0, $618,927, $375,804, $1,043,248, $60,111, $114,717, $7,272 and $334,174 in foreign withholding taxes, respectively.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

94


    YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

Emerging
Markets
Small Cap
Fund
  Frontier
Emerging
Small Countries
Fund
  Global
Opportunities
Fund
  Global
Select
Fund
  Global
Value
Fund
         
                 
  $ 975     $ 1,318     $ 1,371     $ 8     $ 121,204
                 
    6,692,354       572,414       1,127,754       97,781       4,771,756
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    6,693,329       573,732       1,129,125       97,789       4,892,960
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    9,290,623       910,543       2,836,480       139,704       1,226,837
    345,046       92,634       199,942       26,206       178,236
    3,837       3,046       3,479       6,999       3,186
    84,678       9,066       35,806       2,744       22,537
    69,007       23,138       42,030       19,281       30,783
    27,622       15,383       19,600       15,788       26,264
    28,764       3,818       10,658       2,130       1,615
    281,576       71,701       35,813       6,440       21,134
    28,757       16,583       22,034       16,250       17,016
    36,980       15,925       18,068       16,482       15,688
    20,540       2,389       9,448       959       4,874
    49,371       4,994       19,658       1,419       10,465
    37,535       2,699       10,414       355       2,195
    28,855       28,855       28,855       33,861       34,205
    43,802       29,619       17,531       8,691       36,453
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    10,376,993       1,230,393       3,309,816       297,309       1,631,488
          (71,364 )       (15,210 )       (118,736 )       (147,720 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    10,376,993       1,159,029       3,294,606       178,573       1,483,768
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (3,683,664 )       (585,297 )       (2,165,481 )       (80,784 )       3,409,192
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    17,122,184       (4,706,925 )       3,299,804       (1,053,884 )       9,900,794
    (444,205 )       (90,773 )       (41,767 )       (14,182 )       (52,407 )
    (5,059,083 )       19,081       (980,404 )       (35,834 )       (24 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    11,618,896       (4,778,617 )       2,277,633       (1,103,900 )       9,848,363
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    (275,629,928 )       (26,936,949 )       (105,642,093 )       (6,483,945 )       (24,650,766 )
                           
    (15,167 )       (16,297 )       (4,793 )       (553 )       (25,830 )
    10,912,517       82,583       2,282,688       53,206      
                           
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (264,732,578 )       (26,870,663 )       (103,364,198 )       (6,431,292 )       (24,676,596 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (253,113,682 )       (31,649,280 )       (101,086,565 )       (7,535,192 )       (14,828,233 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ (256,797,346 )     $ (32,234,577 )     $ (103,252,046 )     $ (7,615,976 )     $ (11,419,041 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

95


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Operations (continued)

 

      Greater
China
Fund1
   International
Growth
Fund
   International
Opportunities
Fund
     

Investment Income:

 

Interest

     $      $ 20,851      $ 19,441

Dividends3

 

Unaffiliated issuers

       78,167        12,627,597        5,621,187
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investment income

       78,167        12,648,448        5,640,628
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Investment advisory fees

       81,937        12,155,581        10,606,255

Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class

       9,625        452,353        102,993

Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class

       1,873        7,608        281,496

Fund administration fees

              158,055        97,008

Fund accounting fees

       23,330        115,813        87,906

Reports to shareholders — Investor Class

       14,504        40,758        1,838

Reports to shareholders — Institutional Class

       2,620        45,860        49,323

Custody fees

       7,757        187,671        167,400

Federal and state registration fees — Investor Class

       19,453        26,902        17,194

Federal and state registration fees — Institutional Class

       18,762        25,098        26,719

Legal fees

       2,279        37,897        23,006

Trustees’ fees

       759        89,011        55,415

Dividends on securities sold short

                    

Interest

       9,377        22,150        28,885

Audit fees

       39,059        28,855        28,855

Other expenses

       12,399        48,020        44,678
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses before reimbursement

       243,734        13,441,632        11,618,971

Reimbursement of expenses by Advisor

       (124,080 )              
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Expenses

       119,654        13,441,632        11,618,971
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

       (41,487 )        (793,184 )        (5,978,343 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

Investments sold

       (2,462,124 )        12,534,545        (23,432,261 )

Investments in affiliates

                    

Foreign currency transactions

       25,948        (354,889 )        (367,568 )

Short positions

                    

Net increase from reimbursements by affiliates

       258,290              

Foreign capital gains taxes

              (2,985,501 )        (53,613 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

       (2,177,886 )        9,194,155        (23,853,442 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

 

Investments

       (1,896,500 )        (526,908,512 )        (332,575,816 )

Investments in affiliates

                    

Foreign currency translations

       (53 )        (146,031 )        (48,145 )

Short positions

                    

Deferred foreign capital gains taxes

              4,909,703        1,778,972

Unfunded commitment with a SPAC

                    
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

       (1,896,553 )        (522,144,840 )        (330,844,989 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss on investments

       (4,074,439 )        (512,950,685 )        (354,698,431 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     $ (4,115,926 )      $ (513,743,869 )      $ (360,676,774 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1 

The Advisor reimbursed the Greater China Fund $258,290 for losses from a trade error.

 

2 

Fund inception date was October 1, 2021.

 

3 

Net of $4,682, $1,319,338, $652,256, $6,777, $0, $7,258, $31,389 and $0 in foreign withholding taxes, respectively.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

96


    YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

International
Select
Fund
  Long/Short
Alpha
Fund2
 

Micro

Cap
Fund

  Micro Cap
Value
Fund
  Small Cap
Growth
Fund
         
                 
  $ 290     $     $ 9,115     $ 28,842     $ 25,733
                 
    43,080       167,312       1,173,853       2,196,244       3,016,145
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    43,370       167,312       1,182,968       2,225,086       3,041,878
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    57,998       276,478       14,462,299       5,839,191       28,186,576
    25,039       3,979       794,432       369,163       1,286,528
    6,853       1,746       3,050       2,802       34,132
    1,203       3,662       141,041       58,994       401,356
    19,901       21,875       95,060       53,958       237,558
    13,809       7,660       74,060       40,243       100,605
    1,660       20,661       12,397       6,095       120,123
    2,236       1,277       6,103       36,957       1,909
    17,402       17,624       58,220       31,309       59,223
    17,566       22,169       31,561       22,368       78,780
    652       112,380       71,073       13,571       108,105
    657       1,325       91,231       32,969       255,554
          52,473                  
    243       99,150       22,965       6,858       57,003
    33,861       40,340       39,059       39,059       28,855
    6,121       6,558       45,599       18,836       110,649
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    205,201       689,357       15,948,150       6,572,373       31,066,956
    (125,926 )       (184,076 )             (16,429 )       (88,527 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    79,275       505,281       15,948,150       6,555,944       30,978,429
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (35,905 )       (337,969 )       (14,765,182 )       (4,330,858 )       (27,936,551 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    (566,812 )       (2,660,151 )       (84,119,850 )       (14,262,834 )       20,252,109
                (2,615,694 )             (3,373,704 )
    (106 )             6,920       (3,305 )      
          2,809,512                  
                           
                      (752 )      
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (566,918 )       149,361       (86,728,624 )       (14,266,891 )       16,878,405
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    (3,011,686 )       (6,144,986 )       (338,715,512 )       (129,240,028 )       (1,392,738,127 )
                (25,147,913 )             (95,652,286 )
    (421 )             (143 )       (2,033 )      
          2,526,372                  
                           
                697,000            
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (3,012,107 )       (3,618,614 )       (363,166,568 )       (129,242,061 )       (1,488,390,413 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (3,579,025 )       (3,469,253 )       (449,895,192 )       (143,508,952 )       (1,471,512,008 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ (3,614,930 )     $ (3,807,222 )     $ (464,660,374 )     $ (147,839,810 )     $ (1,499,448,559 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

97


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Operations (continued)

 

     

Small Cap

Value
Fund

   Ultra
Growth
Fund
  

U.S.

Select
Fund1

     

Investment Income:

 

Interest

     $ 16,515      $ 14,010      $

Dividends2

 

Unaffiliated issuers

       18,959,641        3,863,798        5,017
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investment income

       18,976,156        3,877,808        5,017
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Investment advisory fees

       15,869,586        21,424,978        8,835

Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class

       770,611        2,008,221        6,241

Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class

       7,161        6,068        1,947

Fund administration fees

       234,488        296,421        196

Fund accounting fees

       143,476        180,740        5,392

Reports to shareholders — Investor Class

       69,412        126,180        4,646

Reports to shareholders — Institutional Class

       65,197        46,806        12,088

Custody fees

       1,477        11,135        1,604

Federal and state registration fees — Investor Class

       43,875        75,919        3,259

Federal and state registration fees — Institutional Class

       42,062        47,795        3,270

Legal fees

       54,991        93,704        41,495

Trustees’ fees

       130,721        202,808        53

Interest

       31,224        56,927        99

Audit fees

       28,855        39,059        38,191

Other expenses

       58,079        89,493        1,798
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses before reimbursement

       17,551,215        24,706,254        129,114

Reimbursement of expenses by Advisor

       (37,909 )        (64,668 )        (118,421 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Expenses

       17,513,306        24,641,586        10,693
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

       1,462,850        (20,763,778 )        (5,676 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

Investments sold

       43,619,406        5,942,264        648

Investments in affiliates

              (2,542,238 )       

Foreign currency transactions

              (8,169 )       
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

       43,619,406        3,391,857        648
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Depreciation:

 

Investments

       (456,416,145 )        (1,049,435,429 )        (563,767 )

Investments in affiliates

       5,778,443        (57,281,193 )       

Foreign currency translations

              (1,232 )       

Unfunded commitment with a SPAC

              1,450,000       
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

       (450,637,702 )        (1,105,267,854 )        (563,767 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss on investments

       (407,018,296 )        (1,101,875,997 )        (563,119 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     $ (405,555,446 )      $ (1,122,639,775 )      $ (568,795 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1 

Fund inception date was June 13, 2022.

 

2 

Net of $0, $0, $0 and $0 in foreign withholding taxes, respectively.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

98


    YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

U.S.

Treasury

Fund

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
           
                     
  $ 9,375,789                    
                     
                       
 

 

 

                     
    9,375,789                    
 

 

 

                     
                     
    1,982,495                    
    351,564                    
                       
    50,740                    
    31,579                    
    46,055                    
                       
    1,334                    
    62,857                    
                       
    13,298                    
    33,821                    
    6,844                    
    39,059                    
    18,008                    
 

 

 

                     
    2,637,654                    
                       
 

 

 

                     
    2,637,654                    
 

 

 

                     
    6,738,135                    
 

 

 

                     
                     
    (61,233,193 )                    
                       
                       
 

 

 

                     
    (61,233,193 )                    
 

 

 

                     
                     
    (76,105,948 )                    
                       
                       
                       
 

 

 

                     
    (76,105,948 )                    
 

 

 

                     
    (137,339,141 )                    
 

 

 

                     
  $ (130,601,006 )                    
 

 

 

                     

 

99


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Core Growth
Fund
   Emerging India
Fund
      Year Ended
September 30, 2022
   Year Ended
September 30, 2021
   Year Ended
September 30, 2022
   Year Ended
September 30, 2021
       

Operations:

                   

Net investment loss

     $ (18,490,609 )      $ (22,095,785 )      $ (6,490,534 )      $ (4,779,600 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains taxes

       31,668,868        626,733,610        3,645,528        27,354,857

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations, deferred foreign capital gains taxes and an unfunded commitment with a SPAC

       (1,245,547,699 )        614,198,976        (102,601,153 )        196,112,797
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (1,232,369,440 )        1,218,836,801        (105,446,159 )        218,688,054

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings

                   

Investor Class

       (326,601,199 )        (134,139,688 )        (11,748,479 )       

Institutional Class

       (284,274,389 )        (96,241,665 )        (15,680,233 )       

Capital share transactions:

                   

Investor Class

                   

Shares sold

       248,203,167        285,293,963        95,937,161        72,552,290

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       313,193,819        129,567,047        11,693,871       

Shares redeemed

       (404,340,602 )        (396,773,770 )        (81,140,243 )        (45,105,601 )

Redemption fees

       85,040        57,178        156,749        21,479
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

       157,141,424        18,144,418        26,647,538        27,468,168
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

                   

Shares sold

       459,051,536        522,135,790        103,481,526        171,145,086

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       261,121,349        88,636,169        14,141,713       

Shares redeemed

       (441,359,771 )        (308,194,284 )        (86,825,415 )        (82,697,169 )

Redemption fees

       34,409        52,681        4,276        17,077
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

       278,847,523        302,630,356        30,802,100        88,464,994
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

       (1,407,256,081 )        1,309,230,222        (75,425,233 )        334,621,216

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period

       4,039,378,536        2,730,148,314        617,017,685        282,396,469
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 2,632,122,455      $ 4,039,378,536      $ 541,592,452      $ 617,017,685
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Capital share transactions — shares:

                   

Investor Class

                   

Shares sold

       3,067,009        2,901,779        14,380,076        13,216,525

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       3,484,190        1,433,264        1,745,354       

Shares redeemed

       (5,082,081 )        (4,142,514 )        (13,153,521 )        (8,368,087 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       1,469,118        192,529        2,971,909        4,848,438
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

                   

Shares sold

       5,572,521        5,305,898        15,727,057        29,268,874

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       2,857,846        967,961        2,085,798       

Shares redeemed

       (5,462,162 )        (3,155,071 )        (14,125,635 )        (12,584,440 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       2,968,205        3,118,788        3,687,220        16,684,434
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

100


    SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

Emerging Markets Select
Fund
  Emerging Markets Small Cap
Fund
  Frontier Emerging Small Countries
Fund
Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
  Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
  Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
           
                     
  $ (1,850,351 )     $ (522,166 )     $ (3,683,664 )     $ (5,117,886 )     $ (585,297 )     $ (817,427 )
 

 

(44,531,178

)

      4,277,978       11,618,896       38,976,385       (4,778,617 )       7,270,444
 

 

(162,164,202

)

      35,535,079       (264,732,578 )       159,034,703       (26,870,663 )       16,301,503
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

(208,545,731

)

      39,290,891       (256,797,346 )       192,893,202       (32,234,577 )       22,754,520
                            
    (578,279 )             (20,036,368 )       (16,201,918 )       (365,738 )      
    (1,049,729 )             (19,590,549 )       (14,450,142 )       (154,376 )      
                     
                     
    103,497,531       74,966,286       105,275,533       67,652,710       8,123,117       4,625,113
    577,642             18,833,390       15,429,738       328,775      
    (99,601,938 )       (8,539,243 )       (160,261,548 )       (42,352,912 )       (7,070,629 )       (9,870,437 )
    146,604       20,990       55,766       6,899       5,510       2,525
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    4,619,839       66,448,033       (36,096,859 )       40,736,435       1,386,773       (5,242,799 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                     
    493,239,547       107,774,616       181,799,296       84,918,309       5,067,490       2,827,190
    703,049             18,882,311       13,131,207       151,926      
    (209,153,428 )       (7,958,135 )       (133,630,699 )       (31,745,756 )       (3,101,280 )       (1,001,816 )
    22,278       4,807       8,861             680      
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    284,811,446       99,821,288       67,059,769       66,303,760       2,118,816       1,825,374
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    79,257,546       205,560,212       (265,461,353 )       269,281,337       (29,249,102 )       19,337,095
                     
    264,226,297       58,666,085       643,358,356       374,077,019       69,796,619       50,459,524
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 343,483,843     $ 264,226,297     $ 377,897,003     $ 643,358,356     $ 40,547,517     $ 69,796,619
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                     
                     
    5,017,233       3,547,349       27,825,702       17,518,756       2,500,260       1,141,142
    27,069             4,673,298       4,551,545       82,815      
    (5,279,941 )       (412,092 )       (46,719,791 )       (11,317,581 )       (2,143,065 )       (2,490,690 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (235,639 )       3,135,257       (14,220,791 )       10,752,720       440,010       (1,349,548 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                     
    25,805,080       4,811,742       50,113,813       21,883,056       1,341,838       721,918
    32,205             4,628,017       3,828,340       37,887      
    (11,943,908 )       (380,480 )       (39,909,264 )       (8,614,946 )       (1,098,403 )       (262,213 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    13,893,377       4,431,262       14,832,566       17,096,450       281,322       459,705
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

101


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

     Global Opportunities
Fund
   Global Select
Fund
      Year Ended
September 30, 2022
   Year Ended
September 30, 2021
   Year Ended
September 30, 2022
   Year Ended
September 30, 2021
       

Operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

     $ (2,165,481 )      $ (2,132,294 )      $ (80,784 )      $ (105,828 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains taxes

       2,277,633        21,898,520        (1,103,900 )        2,100,307

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and deferred foreign capital gains taxes

       (103,364,198 )        57,490,762        (6,431,292 )        1,756,738
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (103,252,046 )        77,256,988        (7,615,976 )        3,751,217

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings

                   

Investor Class

       (14,804,572 )        (2,570,977 )        (813,040 )        (8,940 )

Institutional Class

       (5,997,363 )        (995,402 )        (1,403,979 )        (16,853 )

Capital share transactions:

                   

Investor Class

                   

Shares sold

       38,979,429        48,268,784        701,016        3,119,571

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       14,715,236        2,541,567        813,040        8,940

Shares redeemed

       (43,287,302 )        (22,753,133 )        (1,370,547 )        (1,658,422 )

Redemption fees

       28,823        14,567        553        2,933
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

       10,436,186        28,071,785        144,062        1,473,022
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

                   

Shares sold

       42,443,771        22,325,925        1,995,085        1,320,860

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       5,863,776        968,419        1,403,979        16,853

Shares redeemed

       (28,092,909 )        (8,844,008 )        (443,486 )        (468,215 )

Redemption fees

       9,216        1,624        1,864       
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

       20,223,854        14,451,960        2,957,442        869,498
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

       (93,393,941 )        116,214,354        (6,731,491 )        6,067,944

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period

       255,707,507        139,493,153        19,438,870        13,370,926
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 162,313,566      $ 255,707,507      $ 12,707,379      $ 19,438,870
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Capital share transactions — shares:

                   

Investor Class

                   

Shares sold

       7,436,719        9,385,865        55,182        218,046

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       2,829,853        531,709        60,003        607

Shares redeemed

       (9,804,570 )        (4,493,298 )        (115,462 )        (114,926 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       462,002        5,424,276        (277 )        103,727
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

                   

Shares sold

       8,859,854        4,281,400        156,998        90,616

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       1,119,041        201,335        102,780        1,139

Shares redeemed

       (6,435,070 )        (1,707,010 )        (35,444 )        (32,058 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       3,543,825        2,775,725        224,334        59,697
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1 

Fund inception date was November 30, 2020.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

102


    SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

Global Value
Fund
  Greater China
Fund
  International Growth
Fund
Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
  Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Period Ended
September 30, 20211
  Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
           
                     
  $ 3,409,192     $ 2,486,384     $ (41,487 )     $ (41,016 )     $ (793,184 )     $ (5,019,470 )
 

 

9,848,363

      11,411,611       (2,177,886 )       (701,483 )       9,194,155       99,884,694
 

 

(24,676,596

)

      28,322,848       (1,896,553 )       (534,708 )       (522,144,840 )       182,359,658
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

(11,419,041

)

      42,220,843       (4,115,926 )       (1,277,207 )       (513,743,869 )       277,224,882
                            
    (6,647,351 )       (2,003,728 )                   (51,916,282 )       (54,626,174 )
    (588,496 )       (126,976 )                   (63,352,795 )       (62,832,624 )
                     
                     
    12,745,551       6,816,083       2,125,309       8,986,007       36,385,889       48,872,849
    6,472,405       1,946,735                   47,744,025       49,768,442
    (20,117,303 )       (22,936,090 )       (2,306,356 )       (4,799,277 )       (101,922,857 )       (89,623,700 )
    4,373       10,770       12,309       18,104       6,797       3,660
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (894,974 )       (14,162,502 )       (168,738 )       4,204,834       (17,786,146 )       9,021,251
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                     
    14,594,609       1,198,637       3,202,467       9,671,913       85,055,620       75,309,424
    586,805       126,361                   58,809,032       58,970,595
    (4,195,399 )       (2,899,730 )       (4,677,922 )       (2,025,474 )       (176,000,636 )       (90,761,018 )
    941       4,273       1,913             36       44
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    10,986,956       (1,570,459 )       (1,473,542 )       7,646,439       (32,135,948 )       43,519,045
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (8,562,906 )       24,357,178       (5,758,206 )       10,574,066       (678,935,040 )       212,306,380
                     
    127,128,701       102,771,523       10,574,066             1,278,478,268       1,066,171,888
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 118,565,795     $ 127,128,701     $ 4,815,860     $ 10,574,066     $ 599,543,228     $ 1,278,478,268
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                     
                     
    1,348,226       752,115       230,759       816,427       1,279,011       1,362,318
    705,208       215,835                   1,409,210       1,467,663
    (2,164,178 )       (2,664,292 )       (261,868 )       (430,552 )       (3,659,382 )       (2,492,622 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (110,744 )       (1,696,342 )       (31,109 )       385,875       (971,161 )       337,359
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                     
    1,554,788       149,716       332,766       876,966       3,020,035       2,072,631
    65,481       14,054                   1,723,594       1,728,836
    (445,783 )       (371,161 )       (571,578 )       (186,429 )       (6,816,735 )       (2,508,278 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    1,174,486       (207,391 )       (238,812 )       690,537       (2,073,106 )       1,293,189
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

103


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

     International Opportunities
Fund
   International Select
Fund
      Year Ended
September 30, 2022
   Year Ended
September 30, 2021
   Year Ended
September 30, 2022
   Year Ended
September 30, 2021
       

Operations:

                   

Net investment loss

     $ (5,978,343 )      $ (8,573,888 )      $ (35,905 )      $ (36,551 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains taxes

       (23,853,442 )        94,867,256        (566,918 )        (11,801 )

Net realized gain on short positions

                           

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations, deferred foreign capital gains taxes and an unfunded commitment with a SPAC

       (330,844,989 )        16,485,313        (3,012,107 )        975,864
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (360,676,774 )        102,778,681        (3,614,930 )        927,512

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings

                   

Investor Class

       (16,548,898 )        (2,818,253 )              

Institutional Class

       (79,947,261 )        (11,776,758 )              

Capital share transactions:

                   

Investor Class

                   

Shares sold

       5,319,580        11,132,601        750,357        2,658,754

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       15,590,314        2,669,546              

Shares redeemed

       (21,059,497 )        (20,773,406 )        (1,279,134 )        (1,390,088 )

Redemption fees

       1,397        571        3,030        3,620
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

       (148,206 )        (6,970,688 )        (525,747 )        1,272,286
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

                   

Shares sold

       267,454,540        165,435,970        172,693        2,521,298

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       54,694,120        7,718,205              

Shares redeemed

       (261,107,430 )        (113,397,293 )        (239,743 )        (142,274 )

Redemption fees

       1,997        2,116              
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

       61,043,227        59,758,998        (67,050 )        2,379,024
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

       (396,277,912 )        140,971,980        (4,207,727 )        4,578,822

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period

       814,956,688        673,984,708        9,508,948        4,930,126
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 418,678,776      $ 814,956,688      $ 5,301,221      $ 9,508,948
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Capital share transactions — shares:

                   

Investor Class

                   

Shares sold

       1,512,692        2,194,333        62,125        191,631

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       3,600,534        532,844              

Shares redeemed

       (5,994,663 )        (4,043,325 )        (98,010 )        (100,099 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (881,437 )        (1,316,148 )        (35,885 )        91,532
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

                   

Shares sold

       76,495,700        31,425,484        13,285        161,299

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       12,430,482        1,519,332              

Shares redeemed

       (76,677,983 )        (21,946,474 )        (18,239 )        (10,088 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       12,248,199        10,998,342        (4,954 )        151,211
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

2 

Fund inception date was October 1, 2021.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

104


    SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

Long/Short Alpha

Fund1

  Micro Cap
Fund
  Micro Cap Value
Fund
Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
  Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
         
                 
  $ (337,969 )     $ (14,765,182 )     $ (20,259,518 )     $ (4,330,858 )     $ (4,206,723 )
 

 

(2,660,151

)

      (86,728,624 )       327,060,619       (14,266,891 )       102,059,372
    2,809,512                        
 

 

(3,618,614

)

      (363,166,568 )       20,503,701       (129,242,061 )       48,749,380
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

(3,807,222

)

      (464,660,374 )       327,304,802       (147,839,810 )       146,602,029
                        
          (257,919,727 )       (57,786,059 )       (73,081,163 )       (32,167,241 )
          (41,304,544 )       (5,602,699 )       (12,549,879 )       (3,839,014 )
                 
                 
    10,437,484       83,326,504       377,733,208       82,141,646       82,538,633
          243,675,646       54,969,115       71,677,406       31,505,664
    (1,076,313 )       (261,308,270 )       (272,390,014 )       (91,551,333 )       (47,498,149 )
    3,329       33,892       262,321       36,520       33,421
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    9,364,500       65,727,772       160,574,630       62,304,239       66,579,569
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    19,173,989       67,953,958       194,062,520       29,173,118       29,301,417
          39,473,070       5,596,541       12,450,069       3,812,083
    (2,766,684 )       (128,240,524 )       (76,415,465 )       (21,836,415 )       (14,957,122 )
    1,686       11,080       3,161       5,345       5,063
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    16,408,991       (20,802,416 )       123,246,757       19,792,117       18,161,441
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    21,966,269       (718,959,289 )       547,737,431       (151,374,496 )       195,336,784
                 
          1,353,610,310       805,872,879       443,616,944       248,280,160
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 21,966,269     $ 634,651,021     $ 1,353,610,310     $ 292,242,448     $ 443,616,944
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
                 
    1,015,942       10,095,488       30,678,399       20,799,592       17,348,497
          27,690,414       4,674,244       17,964,263       7,798,432
    (107,804 )       (32,162,553 )       (21,435,378 )       (25,266,275 )       (10,376,452 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    908,138       5,623,349       13,917,265       13,497,580       14,770,477
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    1,806,617       7,928,370       15,024,249       7,138,745       6,275,738
          4,490,679       476,707       3,104,755       941,255
    (280,253 )       (14,843,245 )       (5,871,834 )       (5,938,809 )       (3,129,699 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    1,526,364       (2,424,196 )       9,629,122       4,304,691       4,087,294
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

105


Wasatch Funds    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

     Small Cap Growth
Fund
   Small Cap Value
Fund
      Year Ended
September 30, 2022
   Year Ended
September 30, 2021
   Year Ended
September 30, 2022
   Year Ended
September 30, 2021
       

Operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

     $ (27,936,551 )      $ (32,055,024 )      $ 1,462,850      $ (1,623,545 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains taxes

       16,878,405        633,416,642        43,619,406        172,310,310

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations, deferred foreign capital gains taxes and an unfunded commitment with a SPAC

       (1,488,390,413 )        437,113,290        (450,637,702 )        364,219,286
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (1,499,448,559 )        1,038,474,908        (405,555,446 )        534,906,051

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings

                   

Investor Class

       (298,275,007 )        (96,235,323 )        (63,940,106 )       

Institutional Class

       (324,759,466 )        (86,937,817 )        (65,113,713 )       

Capital share transactions:

                   

Investor Class

                   

Shares sold

       170,077,569        266,539,467        143,290,709        236,881,288

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       287,667,859        93,553,193        62,945,104       

Shares redeemed

       (365,759,690 )        (299,046,644 )        (220,687,194 )        (205,993,454 )

Redemption fees

       58,888        89,234        22,718        35,787
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

       92,044,626        61,135,250        (14,428,663 )        30,923,621
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

                   

Shares sold

       491,403,328        607,073,733        264,173,350        315,082,542

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       302,906,157        80,532,098        63,842,825       

Shares redeemed

       (419,314,392 )        (442,958,726 )        (235,173,800 )        (189,649,025 )

Redemption fees

       38,065        53,319        4,480        7,350
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

       375,033,158        244,700,424        92,846,855        125,440,867
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

       (1,655,405,248 )        1,161,137,442        (456,191,073 )        691,270,539

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period

       3,642,339,372        2,481,201,930        1,689,559,057        998,288,518
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 1,986,934,124      $ 3,642,339,372      $ 1,233,367,984      $ 1,689,559,057
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Capital share transactions — shares:

                   

Investor Class

                   

Shares sold

       4,006,813        4,516,189        15,186,572        23,765,389

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       6,173,130        1,684,429        6,281,947       

Shares redeemed

       (9,055,389 )        (5,033,375 )        (23,985,547 )        (20,327,258 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       1,124,554        1,167,243        (2,517,028 )        3,438,131
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class

                   

Shares sold

       12,084,062        9,932,157        27,501,939        30,568,064

Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends

       6,395,822        1,431,936        6,314,820       

Shares redeemed

       (10,126,348 )        (7,509,088 )        (24,955,438 )        (18,750,542 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       8,353,536        3,855,005        8,861,321        11,817,522
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

1 

Fund inception date was June 13, 2022.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

106


    SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

 

Ultra Growth
Fund
  U.S. Select
Fund1
  U.S. Treasury
Fund
Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
  Period Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2022
  Year Ended
September 30, 2021
         
                 
  $ (20,763,778 )     $ (26,648,533 )     $ (5,676 )     $ 6,738,135     $ 6,128,604
 

 

3,391,857

      315,216,686       648       (61,233,193 )       39,385,439
 

 

(1,105,267,854

)

      415,913,507       (563,767 )       (76,105,948 )       (112,378,324 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

(1,122,639,775

)

      704,481,660       (568,795 )       (130,601,006 )       (66,864,281 )
                 
    (229,039,647 )       (61,840,753 )             (6,840,922 )       (38,402,521 )
    (76,370,747 )       (16,342,126 )                  
                 
                 
    253,924,593       599,052,364       2,035,197       156,984,468       209,948,604
    218,714,597       59,462,213             6,430,282       36,348,620
    (686,348,727 )       (637,371,694 )       (60,314 )       (201,642,801 )       (223,805,099 )
    82,520       219,044       1,206       244,125       136,905
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (213,627,017 )       21,361,927       1,976,089       (37,983,926 )       22,629,030
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    231,569,168       392,665,468       3,960,693            
    74,406,337       16,004,270                  
    (263,423,838 )       (165,082,752 )       (22,839 )            
    6,041       77,106                  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    42,557,708       243,664,092       3,937,854            
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (1,599,119,478 )       891,324,800       5,345,148       (175,425,854 )       (82,637,772 )
                 
    2,972,992,609       2,081,667,809             462,948,683       545,586,455
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 1,373,873,131     $ 2,972,992,609     $ 5,345,148     $ 287,522,829     $ 462,948,683
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
                 
    6,764,579       12,414,162       187,794       9,747,128       11,250,430
    5,346,238       1,276,013             424,698       1,841,330
    (18,891,335 )       (13,262,721 )       (5,063 )       (12,805,705 )       (11,858,247 )
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    (6,780,518 )       427,454       182,731       (2,633,879 )       1,233,513
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    6,254,360       8,228,836       368,377            
    1,815,231       343,145                  
    (7,374,887 )       (3,318,408 )       (2,030 )            
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    694,704       5,253,573       366,347            
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

107


Wasatch Funds    

Statement of Cash Flows

 

     Long/Short
Alpha Fund1
     

Year Ended

September 30, 2022

 

Cash flows used in operating activities:

    

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

     $ (3,807,222 )

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities

    

Long-term investments purchased

       (47,930,434 )

Long-term investments sold

       14,217,318

Purchases to cover securities sold short

       (7,075,463 )

Securities sold short

       19,742,844

Increase in dividends and interest receivable

       (11,557 )

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets

       (30,262 )

Increase in dividends payable on securities sold short

       164

Increase in accrued fund administration fees

       3,112

Increase in payable to advisor

       3,571

Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

       50,944

Net change in unrealized appreciation on unaffiliated investments

       6,154,539

Net realized gain from unaffiliated investments

       2,660,151

Net realized loss from securities sold short

       (2,809,512 )

Net change in unrealized depreciation on securities sold short

       (2,526,372 )
    

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

       (21,358,179 )
    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from shares sold

       29,603,468

Payment on shares redeemed

       (3,842,997 )

Redemption fees

       5,015
    

 

 

 

Net cash from financing activities

       25,765,486
    

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

       4,407,307

Cash at beginning of year

      
    

 

 

 

Cash at end of year

     $ 4,407,307
    

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

    

Dividend on securities sold short during the year

     $ 52,473

Interest expense paid during the year

       99,150

 

1 

Fund inception date was October 1, 2021.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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109


Wasatch Funds    

Financial Highlights

 

        Income (Loss) from
Investment Operations
          Less Distributions    
     Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Operations
  Redemption
Fees
(See Note 2)
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized
Gains
  Total
Distributions
Core Growth Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 104.75       (0.48 )       (27.40 )       (27.88 )       4              (15.83 )       (15.83 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 77.61       (0.63 )       34.37       33.74       4              (6.60 )       (6.60 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 73.17       (0.32 )       12.47       12.15       4              (7.71 )       (7.71 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 81.04       (0.42 )       (1.40 )       (1.82 )       0.01             (6.06 )       (6.06 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 67.44       (0.43 )       18.30       17.87       4              (4.27 )       (4.27 )
Core Growth Fund — Institutional Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 106.20       (0.41 )       (27.83 )       (28.24 )       4              (15.83 )       (15.83 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 78.53       (0.50 )       34.77       34.27       4              (6.60 )       (6.60 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 73.86       (0.29 )       12.67       12.38       4              (7.71 )       (7.71 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 81.62       (0.26 )       (1.44 )       (1.70 )       4              (6.06 )       (6.06 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 67.81       (0.21 )       18.29       18.08       4              (4.27 )       (4.27 )
Emerging India Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 6.95       (0.06 )       (0.92 )       (0.98 )       4              (0.30 )       (0.30 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 4.22       (0.05 )       2.78       2.73       4                   
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 4.25       (0.06 )       0.04       (0.02 )       4              (0.01 )       (0.01 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 3.95       (0.05 )       0.62       0.57       4              (0.27 )       (0.27 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 4.08       (0.06 )       0.06             4              (0.13 )       (0.13 )
Emerging India Fund — Institutional Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 7.03       (0.06 )       (0.93 )       (0.99 )       4              (0.30 )       (0.30 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 4.26       (0.05 )       2.82       2.77       4                   
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 4.28       (0.02 )       0.01       (0.01 )       4              (0.01 )       (0.01 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 3.97       (0.01 )       0.59       0.58       4              (0.27 )       (0.27 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 4.10       4        4        4        4              (0.13 )       (0.13 )
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 22.49       (0.17 )       (8.93 )       (9.10 )       0.04             (0.09 )       (0.09 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 14.40       0.11       7.97       8.08       0.01                  
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 11.32       (0.04 )       3.12       3.08       4                   
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 10.40       (0.13 )       1.05       0.92       4                   
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 10.46       (0.09 )       0.03       (0.06 )       4                   
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Institutional Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 23.01       (0.04 )       (9.22 )       (9.26 )       4              (0.09 )       (0.09 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 14.71       (0.03 )       8.33       8.30       4                   
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 11.53       (0.05 )       3.23       3.18       4                   
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 10.56       (0.01 )       0.98       0.97       4                   
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 10.60       (0.04 )       4        (0.04 )       4                   
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 4.23       (0.05 )       (1.46 )       (1.51 )       4        (0.01 )       (0.24 )       (0.25 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 3.02       (0.03 )       1.49       1.46       4              (0.25 )       (0.25 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 2.64       (0.04 )       0.58       0.54       4              (0.16 )       (0.16 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 2.78       (0.05 )       0.21       0.16       4              (0.30 )       (0.30 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 2.99       (0.03 )       (0.18 )       (0.21 )       4                   
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Institutional Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 4.27       (0.02 )       (1.49 )       (1.51 )       4        (0.01 )       (0.25 )       (0.26 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 3.04       (0.03 )       1.51       1.48       4              (0.25 )       (0.25 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 2.65       (0.02 )       0.57       0.55       4              (0.16 )       (0.16 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 2.79       (0.02 )       0.18       0.16       4              (0.30 )       (0.30 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 3.00       (0.01 )       (0.20 )       (0.21 )       4                   
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 4.40       (0.03 )       (1.89 )       (1.92 )       4        (0.03 )             (0.03 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 3.02       (0.07 )       1.45       1.38       4                   
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 2.74       (0.07 )       0.35       0.28       4                   
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 2.51       4        0.23       0.23       4                   
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 2.75       (0.11 )       (0.13 )       (0.24 )       4                   

See Notes to Financial Highlights and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

110


    (for a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

            Ratios to Average Net Assets     Supplemental Data  
Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
    Total Return (%)1    

Expenses

Net of

Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2

    Expenses
Before
Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
Net of Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
Before Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Assets
End of Period
(000s)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate1 3
 
             
$ 61.04       (31.47     1.19 5 8      1.19 5 8      (0.59     (0.59   $ 1,356,653       29%  
$ 104.75       44.82       1.17 5      1.17 5      (0.65     (0.65   $ 2,174,178       35%  
$ 77.61       17.41       1.19 5      1.19 5      (0.48     (0.48   $ 1,595,920       38%  
$ 73.17       (0.37     1.19 5      1.19 5      (0.59     (0.59   $ 1,435,994       31%  
$ 81.04       27.66       1.18 5 8      1.18 5 8      (0.66     (0.66   $ 1,577,554       27%  
             
$ 62.13       (31.37     1.05 5 8      1.06 5 8      (0.46     (0.46   $ 1,275,470       29%  
$ 106.20       44.98       1.05 5      1.05 5      (0.54     (0.55   $ 1,865,201       35%  
$ 78.53       17.58       1.05 5      1.08 5      (0.45     (0.48   $ 1,134,229       38%  
$ 73.86       (0.22     1.05 5      1.09 5      (0.45     (0.48   $ 849,787       31%  
$ 81.62       27.82       1.06 5 8      1.08 5 8      (0.53     (0.55   $ 722,302       27%  
             
$ 5.67       (14.79     1.51 5 8      1.51 5 8      (1.13     (1.13   $ 227,767       25%  
$ 6.95       64.69       1.52 5      1.52 5      (1.15     (1.15   $ 258,617       21%  
$ 4.22       (0.38     1.64 6      1.64 6      (0.89     (0.89   $ 136,415       44%  
$ 4.25       15.06       1.68 6      1.68 6      (0.99     (0.99   $ 187,625       21%  
$ 3.95       (0.33     1.71 6 7      1.71 6 7      (1.22     (1.22   $ 184,733       48%  
             
$ 5.74       (14.77     1.38 5 8      1.38 5 8      (1.01     (1.01   $ 313,825       25%  
$ 7.03       65.02       1.37 5      1.37 5      (0.97     (0.97   $ 358,401       21%  
$ 4.26       (0.15     1.45 6      1.45 6      (0.69     (0.69   $ 145,981       44%  
$ 4.28       15.23       1.49 6      1.49 6      (0.75     (0.75   $ 92,214       21%  
$ 3.97       (0.33     1.51 6 8      1.60 6 8      (0.93     (1.02   $ 42,457       48%  
             
$ 13.34       (40.42     1.32 5 8      1.32 5 8      (0.73     (0.73   $ 52,571       31%  
$ 22.49       56.18       1.37 5      1.37 5      (0.55     (0.55   $ 93,932       20%  
$ 14.40       27.21       1.51 6      1.80 6      (0.69     (0.99   $ 14,984       35%  
$ 11.32       8.85 5      1.51 6      1.97 6      (0.51     (0.97   $ 9,771       14%  
$ 10.40       (0.57     1.51 6 8      1.76 6 8      (0.67     (0.92   $ 13,520       44%  
             
$ 13.66       (40.40     1.14 5 8      1.14 5 8      (0.40     (0.40   $ 290,912       31%  
$ 23.01       56.42       1.18 5      1.18 5      (0.44     (0.44   $ 170,294       20%  
$ 14.71       27.58       1.21 6      1.41 6      (0.40     (0.59   $ 43,682       35%  
$ 11.53       9.19       1.21 6      1.43 6      (0.14     (0.36   $ 34,375       14%  
$ 10.56       (0.38     1.21 6 8      1.45 6 8      (0.36     (0.60   $ 30,215       44%  
             
$ 2.47       (37.93     1.91 6 7      1.91 6 7      (0.74     (0.74   $ 153,161       36%  
$ 4.23       50.23       1.88 5      1.88 5      (1.07     (1.07   $ 322,350       22%  
$ 3.02       21.12       1.95 6      1.95 6      (1.02     (1.02   $ 197,524       20%  
$ 2.64       7.29       1.97 6      1.99 6      (0.83     (0.84   $ 191,405       16%  
$ 2.78       (7.02     1.96 7      1.98 6 7      (0.51     (0.53   $ 285,540       40%  
             
$ 2.50       (37.75     1.78 6 7      1.78 6 7      (0.58     (0.58   $ 224,736       36%  
$ 4.27       50.53       1.76 5      1.76 5      (0.94     (0.94   $ 321,008       22%  
$ 3.04       21.41       1.81 6      1.81 6      (0.88     (0.88   $ 176,548       20%  
$ 2.65       7.25       1.82 6      1.85 6      (0.73     (0.76   $ 174,050       16%  
$ 2.79       (7.00     1.82 6 7      1.84 6 7      (0.33     (0.35   $ 240,892       40%  
             
$ 2.45       (43.89     2.15 5 8      2.29 5 8      (1.13     (1.26   $ 30,132       44%  
$ 4.40       45.70       2.12 5      2.12 5      (1.33     (1.33   $ 52,307       39%  
$ 3.02       10.22       2.15 5      2.38 5      (1.12     (1.34   $ 39,899       33%  
$ 2.74       9.16       2.20 6      2.30 6      0.78       0.69     $ 43,789       63%  
$ 2.51       (8.73     2.22 6 7      2.36 6 7      (0.39     (0.53   $ 57,406       42%  

 

111


Wasatch Funds    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

        Income (Loss) from
Investment Operations
          Less Distributions    
     Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Operations
  Redemption
Fees
(See Note 2)
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized
Gains
  Total
Distributions
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Institutional Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 4.46       (0.03 )       (1.91 )       (1.94 )       4        (0.04 )             (0.04 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 3.05       (0.04 )       1.45       1.41       4                   
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 2.76       (0.08 )       0.37       0.29       4                   
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 2.53       0.03       0.20       0.23       4                   
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 2.76       (0.04 )       (0.19 )       (0.23 )       4                   
Global Opportunities Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 5.83       (0.04 )       (1.96 )       (2.00 )       4        (0.01 )       (0.43 )       (0.44 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 3.92       (0.04 )       2.05       2.01       4              (0.10 )       (0.10 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 3.46       (0.05 )       0.81       0.76       4              (0.30 )       (0.30 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 4.09       (0.03 )       (0.06 )       (0.09 )       4              (0.54 )       (0.54 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 3.76       (0.03 )       0.77       0.74       4              (0.41 )       (0.41 )
Global Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 5.88       (0.03 )       (1.99 )       (2.02 )       4        (0.01 )       (0.43 )       (0.44 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 3.94       (0.05 )       2.09       2.04       4              (0.10 )       (0.10 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 3.48       (0.03 )       0.79       0.76       4              (0.30 )       (0.30 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 4.10       (0.03 )       (0.05 )       (0.08 )                   (0.54 )       (0.54 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 3.76       (0.02 )       0.77       0.75                   (0.41 )       (0.41 )
Global Select Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 15.83       (0.10 )       (5.24 )       (5.34 )       4              (1.78 )       (1.78 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 12.60       (0.12 )       3.36       3.24       0.01             (0.02 )       (0.02 )
Year ended 9/30/2011     $ 10.00       (0.06 )       2.65       2.59       0.01                  
Global Select Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 15.94       (0.05 )       (5.29 )       (5.34 )       4              (1.78 )       (1.78 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 12.64       (0.07 )       3.39       3.32       4              (0.02 )       (0.02 )
Year ended 9/30/2011     $ 10.00       (0.04 )       2.68       2.64       4                   
Global Value Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 9.24       0.23       (0.96 )       (0.73 )       4        (0.23 )       (0.28 )       (0.51 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 6.56       0.18       2.65       2.83       4        (0.15 )             (0.15 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 7.74       0.16       (1.09 )13       (0.93 )       4        (0.21 )       (0.04 )       (0.25 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 9.29       0.19       (0.42 )       (0.23 )       4        (0.19 )       (1.13 )       (1.32 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 9.93       0.19       0.65 10        0.84       4        (0.19 )       (1.29 )       (1.48 )
Global Value Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 9.23       0.25       (0.97 )       (0.72 )       4        (0.24 )       (0.28 )       (0.52 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 6.56       0.19       2.63       2.82       0.01       (0.16 )             (0.16 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 7.73       0.16       (1.07 )13       (0.91 )       4        (0.22 )       (0.04 )       (0.26 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 9.28       0.19       (0.41 )       (0.22 )       4        (0.20 )       (1.13 )       (1.33 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 9.92       0.20       0.66 10        0.86       4        (0.20 )       (1.30 )       (1.50 )
Greater China Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 9.83       (0.05 )       (3.83 )9       (3.88 )       0.03                  
Period ended 9/30/2114     $ 10.00       (0.05 )       (0.17 )       (0.22 )       0.05                  
Greater China Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 9.82       (0.07 )       (3.79 )9       (3.86 )       4                   
Period ended 9/30/2114     $ 10.00       (0.03 )       (0.15 )       (0.18 )       4                   
International Growth Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 38.79       (0.07 )       (15.16 )       (15.23 )       4              (3.53 )       (3.53 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 34.07       (0.17 )       8.68       8.51       4              (3.79 )       (3.79 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 28.23       (0.20 )       6.82       6.62       4              (0.78 )       (0.78 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 36.95       (0.08 )       (4.26 )       (4.34 )       4              (4.38 )       (4.38 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 33.84       (— )4       4.04       4.04       4              (0.93 )       (0.93 )

See Notes to Financial Highlights and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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            Ratios to Average Net Assets     Supplemental Data  
Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
    Total Return (%)1    

Expenses

Net of

Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2

    Expenses
Before
Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
Net of Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
Before Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Assets
End of Period
(000s)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate1 3
 
             
$ 2.48       (43.89     1.95 5 8      2.08 5 8      (0.88     (1.00   $ 10,416       44%  
$ 4.46       46.23       1.95 5      2.08 5      (1.13     (1.26   $ 17,490       39%  
$ 3.05       10.51       1.96 5      2.18 5      (0.98     (1.20   $ 10,560       33%  
$ 2.76       9.09       2.00 6      2.15 6      1.04       0.90     $ 16,456       63%  
$ 2.53       (8.33     2.02 6 8      2.11 6 8      (0.30     (0.39   $ 20,586       42%  
             
$ 3.39       (36.97     1.50 5 8      1.50 5 8      (1.00     (1.00   $ 107,048       33%  
$ 5.83       51.70       1.46 5      1.46 5      (1.08     (1.08   $ 181,563       22%  
$ 3.92       23.20       1.53 5      1.53 5      (1.03     (1.03   $ 100,698       20%  
$ 3.46       0.82       1.56 5      1.56 5      (0.95     (0.95   $ 103,710       24%  
$ 4.09       20.75       1.55 6 8      1.55 6 8      (0.78     (0.78   $ 110,874       40%  
             
$ 3.42       (36.94     1.35 5 8      1.38 5 8      (0.85     (0.87   $ 55,266       33%  
$ 5.88       52.21       1.35 5      1.40 5      (0.96     (1.01   $ 74,144       22%  
$ 3.94       23.09       1.35 5      1.48 5      (0.83     (0.96   $ 38,795       20%  
$ 3.48       1.09       1.35 5      1.57 5      (0.74     (0.95   $ 19,060       24%  
$ 4.10       21.04       1.36 6 8      1.66 6 8      (0.57     (0.86   $ 15,879       40%  
             
$ 8.71       (37.76     1.35 5 8      2.35 5 8      (0.77     (1.77   $ 3,879       30%  
$ 15.83       25.84       1.35 5      2.17 5      (0.86     (1.68   $ 7,054       58%  
$ 12.60       26.00       1.36 6      4.70 6      (0.81     (4.16   $ 4,306       35%  
             
$ 8.82       (37.47     0.95 5 8      1.53 5 8      (0.35     (0.93   $ 8,828       30%  
$ 15.94       26.31       0.95 5      1.56 5      (0.46     (1.07   $ 12,385       58%  
$ 12.64       26.40       0.96 6      2.79 6      (0.42     (2.25   $ 9,065       35%  
             
$ 8.00       (8.55     1.10 5 8      1.20 5 8      2.46       2.36     $ 102,983       47%  
$ 9.24       43.20       1.10 5      1.18 5      1.97       1.89     $ 119,966       41%  
$ 6.56       (12.18 )13      1.10 5      1.30 5      2.04       1.84     $ 96,323       76%  
$ 7.74       (0.40     1.10 5      1.19 5      2.30       2.22     $ 146,704       49%  
$ 9.29       9.56 10      1.11 5 8      1.19 5 8      2.17       2.08     $ 192,811       72%  
             
$ 7.99       (8.42     0.95 5 8      1.14 5 8      2.89       2.71     $ 15,583       47%  
$ 9.23       43.26       0.99 5      1.43 5      2.04       1.60     $ 7,163       41%  
$ 6.56       (11.93 )13      0.95 5      1.38 5      2.21       1.78     $ 6,449       76%  
$ 7.73       (0.25     0.97 5      1.23 5      2.44       2.19     $ 7,978       49%  
$ 9.28       9.61 10      0.95 5 8      1.58 5 8      2.39       1.76     $ 9,615       72%  
             
$ 5.98       (39.17 )17      1.62 6 7 19      3.56 6 7 19      (0.56     (2.50   $ 2,122       109%  
$ 9.83       (1.70     1.51 6      3.76 6      (0.60     (2.85   $ 3,795       43%  
             
$ 5.96       (39.31 )17      1.36 6 7 19      2.61 6 7 19      (0.47     (1.72   $ 2,694       109%  
$ 9.82       (1.80     1.26 6      3.09 6      (0.34     (2.17   $ 6,779       43%  
             
$ 20.03       (42.98     1.44 5 8      1.44 5 8      (0.14     (0.14   $ 279,608       20%  
$ 38.79       26.59       1.41 5      1.41 5      (0.47     (0.47   $ 579,102       25%  
$ 34.07       23.73       1.47 5      1.47 5      (0.50     (0.50   $ 497,104       45%  
$ 28.23       (9.76     1.46 5      1.46 5      (0.25     (0.25   $ 543,990       40%  
$ 36.95       12.13       1.45 5 8      1.45 5 8      0.01       0.01     $ 748,847       44%  

 

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Wasatch Funds    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

        Income (Loss) from
Investment Operations
          Less Distributions    
     Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Operations
  Redemption
Fees
(See Note 2)
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized
Gains
  Total
Distributions
International Growth Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 39.04       (0.02 )       (15.29 )       (15.31 )       4              (3.53 )       (3.53 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 34.24       (0.13 )       8.72       8.59       4              (3.79 )       (3.79 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 28.33       (0.12 )       6.81       6.69       4              (0.78 )       (0.78 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 37.03       (0.04 )       (4.28 )       (4.32 )       4              (4.38 )       (4.38 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 33.88       0.06       4.02       4.08       4              (0.93 )       (0.93 )
International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 5.26       (0.05 )       (2.06 )       (2.11 )       4              (0.64 )       (0.64 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 4.64       (0.07 )       0.79       0.72       4              (0.10 )       (0.10 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 3.54       (0.09 )       1.28       1.19                   (0.09 )       (0.09 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 3.58       (0.09 )       0.13       0.04       4              (0.08 )       (0.08 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 3.47       (0.05 )       0.40       0.35       4              (0.24 )       (0.24 )
International Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 5.33       (0.03 )       (2.11 )       (2.14 )       4              (0.64 )       (0.64 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 4.71       (0.05 )       0.77       0.72       4              (0.10 )       (0.10 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 3.58       (0.04 )       1.26       1.22                   (0.09 )       (0.09 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 3.62       (0.02 )       0.06       0.04       4              (0.08 )       (0.08 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 3.50       (0.03 )       0.39       0.36       4              (0.24 )       (0.24 )
International Select Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 14.96       (0.10 )       (5.97 )       (6.07 )       0.01                  
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 12.61       (0.07 )       2.41       2.34       0.01                  
Year ended 9/30/2011     $ 10.00       (0.04 )       2.64       2.60       0.01                  
International Select Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 15.10       (0.04 )       (6.05 )       (6.09 )                        
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 12.69       4        2.41       2.41                        
Year ended 9/30/2011     $ 10.00       (0.02 )       2.68       2.66       0.03                  
Long/Short Alpha Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/2215     $ 10.00       (0.16 )       (0.83 )       (0.99 )       4                   
Long/Short Alpha Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/2215     $ 10.00       (0.13 )       (0.84 )       (0.97 )       4                   
Micro Cap Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 12.55       (0.13 )       (3.80 )       (3.93 )       4              (2.90 )       (2.90 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 9.56       (0.19 )       3.85       3.66       4              (0.67 )       (0.67 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 7.45       (0.10 )       3.08       2.98                   (0.87 )       (0.87 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 9.86       (0.08 )       (0.55 )       (0.63 )       4              (1.78 )       (1.78 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 8.23       (0.08 )       2.88       2.80       4              (1.17 )       (1.17 )
Micro Cap Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 12.55       (0.13 )       (3.80 )       (3.93 )       4              (2.90 )       (2.90 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 9.55       (0.19 )       3.86       3.67       4              (0.67 )       (0.67 )
Period ended 9/30/2012     $ 7.74       (0.05 )       1.86       1.81                        
Micro Cap Value Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 5.10       (0.04 )       (1.33 )       (1.37 )       4              (0.94 )       (0.94 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 3.65       (0.04 )       2.02       1.98       4              (0.53 )       (0.53 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 3.21       (0.04 )       0.78       0.74                   (0.30 )       (0.30 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 3.83       (0.03 )       (0.20 )       (0.23 )       4        (0.02 )       (0.37 )       (0.39 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 3.48       (0.03 )       0.65       0.62       4              (0.27 )       (0.27 )
Micro Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 5.12       (0.04 )       (1.33 )       (1.37 )       4              (0.94 )       (0.94 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 3.66       (0.05 )       2.04       1.99       4              (0.53 )       (0.53 )
Period ended 9/30/2012     $ 3.26       (0.01 )       0.41       0.40                        

See Notes to Financial Highlights and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

114


    (for a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

            Ratios to Average Net Assets     Supplemental Data  
Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
    Total Return (%)1    

Expenses

Net of

Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2

    Expenses
Before
Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
Net of Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
Before Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Assets
End of Period
(000s)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate1 3
 
             
$ 20.20       (42.90     1.33 5 8      1.33 5 8      (0.03     (0.03   $ 319,936       20%  
$ 39.04       26.70       1.32 5      1.32 5      (0.38     (0.38   $ 699,377       25%  
$ 34.24       23.89       1.35 5      1.36 5      (0.38     (0.38   $ 569,068       45%  
$ 28.33       (9.67     1.35 5      1.35 5      (0.13     (0.13   $ 595,341       40%  
$ 37.03       12.24       1.35 5 8      1.36 5 8      0.16       0.16     $ 816,942       44%  
             
$ 2.51       (45.24     1.96 5 8      1.96 5 8      (1.05     (1.05   $ 64,198       39%  
$ 5.26       15.68       1.91 5      1.91 5      (1.14     (1.14   $ 139,189       35%  
$ 4.64       34.24       2.02 6      2.02 6      (1.20     (1.20   $ 129,071       35%  
$ 3.54       1.61       2.09 6      2.09 6      (1.04     (1.04   $ 132,503       46%  
$ 3.58       10.45       2.10 5 7      2.10 5 7      (1.07     (1.07   $ 240,489       36%  
             
$ 2.55       (45.21     1.91 5 8      1.91 5 8      (0.97     (0.97   $ 354,481       39%  
$ 5.33       15.44       1.89 5      1.89 5      (1.10     (1.10   $ 675,768       35%  
$ 4.71       34.71       1.93 5      1.93 5      (1.06     (1.06   $ 544,914       35%  
$ 3.58       1.59       1.96 6      1.96 6      (0.81     (0.81   $ 376,578       46%  
$ 3.62       10.66       1.96 5 7      1.97 5 7      (0.86     (0.87   $ 292,345       36%  
             
$ 8.90       (40.51     1.30 5 8      3.34 5 8      (0.72     (2.76   $ 2,514       27%  
$ 14.96       18.64       1.30 5      3.09 5      (0.68     (2.46   $ 4,763       35%  
$ 12.61       26.10       1.30 5      6.96 5      (0.55     (6.20   $ 2,861       36%  
             
$ 9.01       (40.33     0.90 5 8      2.37 5 8      (0.30     (1.76   $ 2,788       27%  
$ 15.10       18.99       0.90 5      3.03 5      (0.27     (2.40   $ 4,746       35%  
$ 12.69       26.90       0.90 6      7.68 6      (0.19     (6.96   $ 2,069       36%  
             
$ 9.01       (9.90     2.41 6 7 18      3.14 6 7 18      (1.62     (2.35   $ 8,184       55%  
             
$ 9.03       (9.70     2.20 6 7 18      3.10 6 7 18      (1.47     (2.37   $ 13,782       55%  
             
$ 5.72       (39.42     1.66 5 8      1.66 5 8      (1.54     (1.54   $ 558,093       59%  
$ 12.55       38.81       1.63 5      1.63 5      (1.52     (1.52   $ 1,155,133       63%  
$ 9.56       43.47       1.66 5      1.66 5      (1.48     (1.48   $ 746,749       75%  
$ 7.45       (1.15     1.66 5      1.66 5      (1.31     (1.31   $ 473,505       67%  
$ 9.86       38.04       1.65 5 8      1.65 5 8      (1.27     (1.27   $ 496,128       54%  
             
$ 5.72       (39.40     1.59 5 8      1.59 5 8      (1.47     (1.47   $ 76,558       59%  
$ 12.55       38.96       1.56 5      1.56 5      (1.45     (1.45   $ 198,477       63%  
$ 9.55       23.39       1.60 5      1.62 5      (1.43     (1.45   $ 59,124       75%  
             
$ 2.79       (32.47     1.70 5 8      1.70 5 8      (1.13     (1.13   $ 249,290       50%  
$ 5.10       58.11       1.66 5      1.66 5      (1.15     (1.15   $ 387,236       82%  
$ 3.65       24.17       1.74 5      1.74 5      (1.01     (1.01   $ 222,963       63%  
$ 3.21       (4.50     1.74 5      1.74 5      (0.90     (0.90   $ 249,523       66%  
$ 3.83       18.84       1.74 5 8      1.74 5 8      (0.89     (0.89   $ 283,623       69%  
             
$ 2.81       (32.31     1.60 5 8      1.63 5 8      (1.03     (1.06   $ 42,952       50%  
$ 5.12       58.25       1.60 5      1.61 5      (1.10     (1.10   $ 56,381       82%  
$ 3.66       12.27       1.60 5      1.84 5      (0.99     (1.23   $ 25,317       63%  

 

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Wasatch Funds    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

        Income (Loss) from
Investment Operations
          Less Distributions    
     Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Operations
  Redemption
Fees
(See Note 2)
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized
Gains
  Total
Distributions
Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 62.46       (0.46 )       (21.99 )       (22.45 )       4              (10.82 )       (10.82 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 46.64       (0.57 )       19.94       19.37       4              (3.55 )       (3.55 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 40.23       (0.32 )       12.52       12.20                   (5.79 )       (5.79 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 55.30       (0.28 )       (2.33 )       (2.61 )       4              (12.46 )       (12.46 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 45.72       (0.54 )       15.19       14.65       4              (5.07 )       (5.07 )
Small Cap Growth Fund — Institutional Class                                
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 63.29       (0.42 )       (22.35 )       (22.77 )       4              (10.82 )       (10.82 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 47.18       (0.51 )       20.17       19.66       4              (3.55 )       (3.55 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 40.60       (0.28 )       12.65       12.37                   (5.79 )       (5.79 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 55.61       (0.24 )       (2.31 )       (2.55 )       4              (12.46 )       (12.46 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 45.89       (0.31 )       15.10       14.79       4              (5.07 )       (5.07 )
Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 10.68       4        (2.38 )       (2.38 )       4        4        (0.81 )       (0.81 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 6.99       (0.02 )       3.71       3.69       4                   
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 7.61       0.01       (0.54 )       (0.53 )             (0.04 )       (0.05 )       (0.09 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 8.53       0.03       (0.36 )       (0.33 )       4              (0.59 )       (0.59 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 7.94       0.02       1.10       1.12       4        (0.01 )       (0.52 )       (0.53 )
Small Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 10.78       0.01       (2.41 )       (2.40 )       4        (0.01 )       (0.81 )       (0.82 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 7.05       4        3.73       3.73       4                   
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 7.67       0.03       (0.55 )       (0.52 )             (0.05 )       (0.05 )       (0.10 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 8.58       0.03       (0.35 )       (0.32 )       4              (0.59 )       (0.59 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 7.98       0.04       1.10       1.14       4        (0.02 )       (0.52 )       (0.54 )
Ultra Growth Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 50.98       (0.43 )       (18.93 )       (19.36 )       4              (5.33 )       (5.33 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 39.56       (0.48 )       13.30       12.82       0.01             (1.41 )       (1.41 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 25.30       (0.17 )       14.98       14.81       0.01             (0.56 )       (0.56 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 27.68       (0.18 )       (0.60 )       (0.78 )       0.01             (1.61 )       (1.61 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 21.81       4        8.31       8.31       4        (0.10 )       (2.34 )       (2.44 )
Ultra Growth Fund — Institutional Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 51.05       (0.34 )       (19.01 )       (19.35 )       4              (5.33 )       (5.33 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 39.58       (0.41 )       13.28       12.87       0.01             (1.41 )       (1.41 )
Year ended 9/30/2012     $ 29.39       (0.09 )       10.28       10.19       4                   
U.S. Select Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Period ended 9/30/2216     $ 10.00       (0.01 )       (0.26 )       (0.27 )       0.01                  
U.S. Select Fund — Institutional Class

 

                   
Period ended 9/30/2216     $ 10.00       (0.01 )       (0.26 )       (0.27 )                        
U.S. Treasury Fund — Investor Class

 

                   
Year ended 9/30/22     $ 18.10       0.28       (5.57 )       (5.29 )       0.01       (0.29 )             (0.29 )
Year ended 9/30/21     $ 22.42       0.25       (3.00 )       (2.75 )       0.01       (0.24 )       (1.34 )       (1.58 )
Year ended 9/30/20     $ 19.26       0.30       3.13       3.43       0.03       (0.30 )             (0.30 )
Year ended 9/30/19     $ 15.26       0.34       3.99       4.33       0.01       (0.34 )             (0.34 )
Year ended 9/30/18     $ 16.32       0.35       (1.07 )       (0.72 )       4        (0.34 )             (0.34 )

See Notes to Financial Highlights and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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    (for a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

            Ratios to Average Net Assets     Supplemental Data  
Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
    Total Return (%)1    

Expenses

Net of

Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2

    Expenses
Before
Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
   

Net Investment
Income (Loss)

Net of Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2

    Net Investment
Income (Loss)
Before Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
    Net Assets
End of Period
(000s)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate1 3
 
             
$ 29.19       (42.42     1.15 5 8      1.15 5 8      (1.05     (1.05   $ 848,033       32%  
$ 62.46       42.49       1.12 5      1.12 5      (1.00     (1.00   $ 1,744,187       40%  
$ 46.64       33.26       1.16 5      1.16 5      (0.89     (0.89   $ 1,247,871       37%  
$ 40.23       1.67 5      1.17 6      1.17 6      (0.80     (0.80   $ 978,825       26%  
$ 55.30       35.08       1.20 5 8      1.20 5 8      (0.84     (0.84   $ 1,170,809       36%  
             
$ 29.70       (42.35     1.05 5 8      1.06 5 8      (0.94     (0.95   $ 1,138,901       32%  
$ 63.29       42.62       1.05 5      1.06 5      (0.92     (0.93   $ 1,898,152       40%  
$ 47.18       33.39       1.05 5      1.08 5      (0.78     (0.81   $ 1,233,331       37%  
$ 40.60       1.80       1.06 6      1.09 6      (0.68     (0.72   $ 712,833       26%  
$ 55.61       35.27       1.06 5 7      1.10 5 7      (0.70     (0.74   $ 714,184       36%  
             
$ 7.49       (24.18     1.16 5 8      1.16 5 8      0.04       0.04     $ 570,201       61%  
$ 10.68       52.79       1.16 5      1.16 5      (0.16     (0.16   $ 840,022       50%  
$ 6.99       (7.13     1.21 5      1.21 5      0.22       0.22     $ 525,957       58%  
$ 7.61       (2.69     1.20 5      1.20 5      0.51       0.51     $ 454,451       25%  
$ 8.53       14.54       1.20 5 8      1.20 5 8      0.29       0.29     $ 347,298       46%  
             
$ 7.56       (24.15     1.05 5 8      1.06 5 8      0.14       0.14     $ 663,167       61%  
$ 10.78       52.91       1.05 5      1.06 5      (0.05     (0.06   $ 849,537       50%  
$ 7.05       (6.94     1.05 5      1.08 5      0.38       0.34     $ 472,331       58%  
$ 7.67       (2.55     1.05 5      1.09 5      0.70       0.66     $ 368,498       25%  
$ 8.58       14.78       1.06 5 8      1.13 5 8      0.43       0.35     $ 91,857       46%  
             
$ 26.29       (41.70     1.18 5 8      1.18 5 8      (1.00     (1.00   $ 984,853       34%  
$ 50.98       32.78       1.16 5      1.16 5      (0.96     (0.96   $ 2,255,327       35%  
$ 39.56       59.54       1.19 5      1.19 5      (0.95     (0.95   $ 1,733,280       37%  
$ 25.30       (1.35     1.24 5      1.24 5      (0.93     (0.93   $ 623,154       17%  
$ 27.68       41.97       1.24 5 8      1.24 5 8      (1.00     (1.00   $ 297,562       44%  
             
$ 26.37       (41.62     1.05 5 8      1.06 5 8      (0.87     (0.88   $ 389,020       34%  
$ 51.05       32.89       1.05 5      1.06 5      (0.86     (0.87   $ 717,666       35%  
$ 39.58       34.67       1.05 5      1.07 5      (0.97     (0.98   $ 348,388       37%  
             
$ 9.74       (2.60     1.01 6 7      11.81 6 7      (0.59     (11.39   $ 1,779       4%  
             
$ 9.73       (2.70     0.86 6 7      10.54 6 7      (0.43     (10.11   $ 3,566       4%  
             
$ 12.53       (29.44     0.67 5 8      0.67 5 8      1.70       1.70     $ 287,523       47%  
$ 18.10       (12.74     0.66 5      0.66 5      1.30       1.30     $ 462,949       50%  
$ 22.42       18.06       0.66 5      0.66 5      1.41       1.41     $ 545,586       13%  
$ 19.26       28.73       0.69 5      0.69 5      2.05       2.05     $ 379,644       29%  
$ 15.26       (4.47     0.70 5 8      0.70 5 8      2.13       2.13     $ 303,105       6%  

 

117


Wasatch Funds    

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

  1

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  2

Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

  3

Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

 

  4

Represents amounts less than $0.005 per share.

 

  5

Includes interest expenses of less than 0.005%.

 

  6

Includes interest expenses of more than 0.005%.

 

  7

Includes extraordinary expenses greater than or equal to 0.01% (see Note 7 in “Notes to Financial Statements”).

 

  8

Includes extraordinary expenses of less than 0.01% (see Note 7 in “Notes to Financial Statements”).

 

  9

The Advisor reimbursed the Greater China Fund $258,290 for losses from a trade error. The reimbursement reduced the Net Realized and Unrealized Losses on Investments by $0.24 per share.

 

10 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments per share reflects a large, non-recurring receivable for security litigation which amounted to $0.06 and $0.06 per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding this non-recurring receivable, Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments would have been $0.59 and $0.60 per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding this non-recurring receivable, Total Return would have been 8.74% and 8.91% for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively.

 

11 

Fund inception date was October 1, 2019.

 

12 

Institutional Class inception date was January 31, 2020.

 

13 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments per share reflects a large, non-recurring receivable for security litigation which amounted to $0.07 and $0.07 per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding this non-recurring receivable, Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments would have been $(1.16) and $(1.14) per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding this non-recurring receivable, Total Return would have been (13.11)% and (13.00)% for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively.    

 

14 

Fund inception date was November 30, 2020.

 

15 

Fund inception date was October 1, 2021.

 

16 

Fund inception date was June 13, 2022.

 

17 

The Advisor reimbursed the Greater China Fund $258,290 for losses from a trade error. The reimbursement increased the total return by 3.54%.

 

18 

Includes interest expense and dividend payments for securities sold short. The ratios excluding such expenses are listed below:

     Expenses Net of
Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)2
   Expenses Before
Waivers and

Reimbursements (%)2
   

Long/Short Alpha Fund — Investor Class

           

Year ended 9/30/22

       1.75        2.48  

Long/Short Alpha Fund — Institutional Class

           

Year ended 9/30/22

       1.50        2.40  

 

19 

Includes interest expense and extraordinary expenses. The ratios excluding such expenses are listed below:

     Expenses Net of
Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)
   Expenses Before
Waivers and
Reimbursements (%)
   

Greater China Fund — Investor Class

       1.51        3.46  

Greater China Fund — Institutional Class

       1.26        2.51  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

118


Wasatch Funds   SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. ORGANIZATION

Wasatch Funds Trust (the “Trust”) is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and consists of 20 series or funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”). The Core Growth Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Global Value Fund, International Growth Fund, International Opportunities Fund, Micro Cap Fund, Micro Cap Value Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Ultra Growth Fund and Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (“U.S. Treasury Fund”) (sub-advised) are each classified as a diversified fund. The Emerging India Fund, Emerging Markets Select Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund, Global Select Fund, Greater China Fund, International Select Fund, Long/Short Alpha Fund and U.S. Select Fund are each classified as a non-diversified fund. Each Fund maintains its own investment objective(s).

On November 9, 2011, the Trust redesignated the shares of the Funds into Investor Class shares effective January 31, 2012, and authorized and designated a new Institutional Class of shares in the Funds. Currently 19 funds offer Institutional Class shares: Core Growth Fund, Global Value Fund and Small Cap Value Fund, which commenced operations on January 31, 2012, Emerging Markets Select Fund, which commenced operations on December 13, 2012; Emerging India Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, International Growth Fund, International Opportunities Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund, which commenced operations on February 1, 2016; Global Select Fund and International Select Fund, which commenced operations on October 1, 2019; Micro Cap Fund, Micro Cap Value Fund and Ultra Growth Fund, which commenced operations on January 31, 2020; Greater China Fund, which commenced operations on November 30, 2020; Long/Short Alpha Fund, which commenced operations on October 1, 2021; and U.S. Select Fund, which commenced operations on June 13, 2022. Each class of shares for each Fund has identical rights and privileges except with respect to purchase minimums, distribution and service charges, shareholder services, voting rights on matters affecting a single class of shares, and the exchange and conversion features. The Funds have entered into an investment advisory agreement with Wasatch Advisors, Inc., d/b/a Wasatch Global Investors, as investment advisor (the “Advisor” or “Wasatch”).

The Core Growth, Emerging India, Emerging Markets Select, Emerging Markets Small Cap, Frontier Emerging Small Countries, Global Opportunities, Global Select, Global Value, Greater China, International Growth, International Opportunities, International Select, Long/Short Alpha, Micro Cap, Micro Cap Value, Small Cap Growth,

Small Cap Value, Ultra Growth and U.S. Select Funds are referred to herein as the “Equity Funds.”

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant policies related to investments of the Funds held at September 30, 2022. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

The Funds are investment companies and accordingly they follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

Valuation of Securities — All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value as described in Note 12.

Foreign Currency Translations — Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates each business day (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Purchases and sales of investments and dividend income are translated into U.S. dollars using the current prevailing exchange rate on the transaction date. The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized gains or losses on securities is reflected as a component of such gains or losses. Transactions in foreign denominated assets may involve greater risks than domestic transactions.

Investment in Securities and Related Investment Income — Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains or losses on securities sold are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded after the ex-dividend date based on when the Fund is informed of the dividend. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Bond discount and premiums are amortized using the interest method. To the extent dividends received include return of capital or capital gain distributions, such distributions are recorded as a reduction to cost of the related security or as a realized gain or loss.

For financial reporting purposes, estimates on all real estate investment trust (REIT) rates are based on prior year average rates made public by the REITs. To obtain these rates Wasatch utilizes a service through Wall Street Concepts, which gathers and disseminates the information. Prior to filing tax returns, REIT rates are trued up for actual rates. The differences between the actual versus the trued-up rates are captured in the next fiscal year’s financial reporting process.

Expenses — The Funds contract for various services on a collective basis. Most expenses are directly attributable to each Fund and therefore are charged accordingly. Expenses not directly attributable to one or more Funds

 

 

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Wasatch Funds    

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

are allocated among applicable Funds on an equitable and consistent basis considering such things as the nature and type of expense and the relative net assets of the Funds.

Use of Management Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported changes in net assets during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications — In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. Based on experience, however, the risk of loss is expected to be remote.

Redemption Fees — The Funds deduct a fee of 2.00% from redemption proceeds on shares of the Funds held 60 days or less. Redemption fees retained by the Funds are credited to additional paid-in capital.

Other — Income, expenses, and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are generally allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets, except that each class separately bears expenses related specifically to that class, such as certain shareholder servicing fees.

3. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Repurchase Agreements — The Funds may engage in repurchase transactions. Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, a fund takes possession of an underlying debt obligation subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase and the fund to resell the obligation at an agreed upon price and time. The market value of the collateral must be at least equal at all times to the total amount of the repurchase obligation, including interest. Generally, in the event of counterparty default, the fund has the right to use the collateral to offset losses incurred.

Short Sales — The Equity Funds, the Long/Short Alpha Fund in particular, may enter into short sales whereby a fund sells a security it generally does not own (the security is borrowed), in anticipation of a decline in the security’s price. The initial amount of a short sale is recorded as a liability which is marked-to-market daily. Fluctuations in the value of the short liability are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. If a Fund shorts a security when also holding a long position in the security (a “short against the box”), as the security’s price declines, the short position increases in value, offsetting the long position’s decrease in value. The opposite effect occurs if the security’s price rises. A Fund realizes a gain or loss upon closing of the short sale (returning the security to the counterparty by way of purchase or delivery of a long position owned). Possible losses from short sales may be unlimited, whereas losses from security purchases cannot exceed the total amount invested. The Funds are liable to the lender for any dividends payable on securities while those securities are in a short position. These

dividends are an expense of the Funds. The Funds designate collateral consisting of cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid assets sufficient to collateralize the market value of short positions. Refer to Note 13 (Offsetting) for more information about the offsetting of assets and liabilities.

Participation Notes — Certain Funds may invest in Participation Notes (P-Notes). P-Notes are promissory notes designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. P-Notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and allow a fund to gain exposure to common stocks in markets in which the fund is currently not approved to directly invest, or in markets that prohibit direct investment by foreign purchasers. While the holder of a P-Note is entitled to receive from the bank or broker-dealer any dividends or other distributions paid on the underlying securities, the holder is not entitled to the same rights as an owner of the underlying securities, such as voting rights. Income received from P-Notes is recorded as dividend income in the Statements of Operations. P-Notes are considered general unsecured contractual obligations of the bank or broker-dealer. Risks associated with P-Notes include the possible failure of a counterparty (i.e., the issuing bank or broker-dealer) to perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement, inability to transfer or liquidate the notes, potential delays or an inability to redeem the notes before maturity under certain market conditions, and limited legal recourse against the issuer of the underlying common stock.

4. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Foreign Currency Contracts — The Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts to settle planned purchases or sales of securities or to protect against a possible loss resulting from an adverse change in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and a foreign currency involved in an underlying transaction. Foreign currency contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of a foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in currency exchange rates. Foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by a fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When a foreign currency contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Schedule of Investments. In addition, a fund could be exposed to credit risk if a counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet the terms of the contracts or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably. In connection with these contracts, the Funds may segregate cash and/or securities in a sufficient amount as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective contracts. None of the Funds entered into foreign currency contracts transactions during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.

 

 

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5. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The cost of investment securities purchased and proceeds from sales of investment securities, excluding U.S. government and short-term securities, for the year ended September 30, 2022 are summarized below:

 

     Core
Growth
Fund
   Emerging
India
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Select
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Small Cap
Fund
   Frontier
Emerging
Small Countries
Fund

Purchases

    $ 1,005,734,719      $ 165,487,138      $ 405,653,035      $ 210,139,181      $ 27,478,700

Sales

      1,202,448,869        155,899,447        115,975,043        200,645,318        23,714,215
     Global
Opportunities
Fund
   Global
Select
Fund
   Global
Value
Fund
  

Greater

China

Fund

   International
Growth
Fund

Purchases

    $ 86,169,170      $ 5,730,744      $ 69,824,193      $ 9,346,344      $ 196,701,617

Sales

      74,958,362        4,913,324        62,645,147        10,483,707        358,876,181
     International
Opportunities
Fund
   International
Select
Fund
  

Long/Short

Alpha

Fund

   Micro
Cap
Fund
   Micro Cap
Value
Fund

Purchases

    $ 229,542,049      $ 1,950,389      $ 47,939,228      $ 569,294,032      $ 184,120,260

Sales

      276,769,625        2,491,137        14,217,318        851,967,919        186,670,586
     Small Cap
Growth
Fund
   Small Cap
Value
Fund
   Ultra
Growth
Fund
   U.S.
Select
Fund
    

Purchases

    $ 888,371,993      $ 945,089,482      $ 736,447,109      $ 6,030,552     

Sales

      989,584,155        978,266,912        1,254,991,078        142,508     

Purchases and sales of U.S. government securities in the U.S. Treasury Fund were $186,477,258 and $229,003,196, respectively.

6. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION

It is the Funds’ policy to qualify as regulated investment companies and distribute substantially all of their taxable income to shareholders. The Funds’ tax returns are open to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return.

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken for all open federal and state income tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements.

As of September 30, 2022, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Core
Growth
Fund
   Emerging
India
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Select
Fund
   Emerging Markets
Small Cap
Fund
   Frontier
Emerging
Small Countries
Fund

Cost

    $ 2,476,584,048      $ 379,586,338      $ 457,347,308      $ 333,955,846      $ 44,351,479
   

 

 

 

Gross appreciation

    $ 621,864,063      $ 191,454,883      $ 14,556,627      $ 115,682,318      $ 6,784,873

Gross (depreciation)

      (464,755,327 )        (12,978,353 )        (127,665,867 )        (65,904,565 )        (9,818,624 )
   

 

 

 

Net appreciation (depreciation)

    $ 157,108,736      $ 178,476,530      $ (113,109,240 )      $ 49,777,753      $ (3,033,751 )
   

 

 

 
     Global
Opportunities
Fund
  

Global
Select

Fund

   Global
Value
Fund
  

Greater

China

Fund

   International
Growth
Fund

Cost

    $ 153,075,654      $ 15,040,832      $ 120,510,506      $ 7,342,611      $ 569,730,916
   

 

 

 

Gross appreciation

    $ 35,163,754      $ 1,124,538      $ 11,284,523      $ 54,319      $ 134,499,792

Gross (depreciation)

      (24,826,078 )        (3,448,505 )        (12,372,498 )        (2,612,947 )        (101,086,390 )
   

 

 

 

Net appreciation (depreciation)

    $ 10,337,676      $ (2,323,967 )      $ (1,087,975 )      $ (2,558,628 )      $ 33,413,402
   

 

 

 

 

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International

Opportunities

Fund

  

International

Select
Fund

  

Long/Short

Alpha

Fund

   Micro
Cap
Fund
   Micro Cap
Value
Fund

Cost

    $ 431,093,670      $ 6,629,619      $ 31,256,037      $ 758,204,133      $ 304,759,902
   

 

 

 

Gross appreciation

    $ 78,158,215      $ 177,848      $ 3,515,600      $ 96,901,098      $ 47,444,658

Gross depreciation

      (89,837,718 )        (1,504,940 )        (9,873,211 )        (213,782,660 )        (56,980,790 )
   

 

 

 

Net depreciation

    $ (11,679,503 )      $ (1,327,092 )      $ (6,357,611 )      $ (116,881,562 )      $ (9,536,132 )
   

 

 

 
     Small Cap
Growth
Fund
   Small Cap
Value
Fund
   Ultra
Growth
Fund
   U.S.
Select
Fund
   U.S.
Treasury
Fund

Cost

    $ 2,137,114,232      $ 1,247,828,798      $ 1,536,638,928      $ 5,888,692      $ 382,114,537
   

 

 

 

Gross appreciation

    $ 470,388,543      $ 166,151,650      $ 268,045,945      $ 63,581      $

Gross depreciation

      (619,151,977 )        (182,103,710 )        (431,704,719 )        (627,348 )        (94,853,658 )
   

 

 

 

Net depreciation

    $ (148,763,434 )      $ (15,952,060 )      $ (163,658,774 )      $ (563,767 )      $ (94,853,658 )
   

 

 

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on passive foreign investment companies (PFICs), and other temporary tax adjustments.

The components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis as of September 30, 2022 were as follows:

 

     Core
Growth
Fund
   Emerging
India
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Select
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Small Cap
Fund
   Frontier
Emerging
Small Countries
Fund
   Global
Opportunities
Fund

Undistributed ordinary income

    $      $      $      $      $      $

Undistributed capital gains

      18,812,915        5,672,408               11,198,624               3,725,710
   

 

 

 

Accumulated earnings

      18,812,915        5,672,408               11,198,624               3,725,710

Accumulated capital and other losses

      (14,008,024 )        (9,879,336 )        (37,595,897 )        (9,367,362 )        (103,799,846 )        (2,450,363 )

Other undistributed ordinary losses

             (21,583 )        (32,555 )               (22,894 )        (976 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      157,107,708        161,780,474        (113,113,537 )        45,511,370        (3,226,793 )        9,745,307
   

 

 

 

Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses)

    $ 161,912,599      $ 157,551,963      $ (150,741,989 )      $ 47,342,632      $ (107,049,533 )      $ 11,019,678
   

 

 

 

 

    

Global

Select
Fund

   Global
Value
Fund
  

Greater

China
Fund

   International
Growth
Fund
   International
Opportunities
Fund
  

International

Select
Fund

Undistributed ordinary income

    $      $      $ 324,168      $      $      $

Undistributed capital gains

             8,000,195                            
   

 

 

 

Accumulated earnings

             8,000,195        324,168                     

Accumulated capital and other losses

      (1,435,385 )        (160,315,477 )        (3,156,147 )        (10,213,322 )        (40,891,476 )        (600,408 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (2,341,286 )        (1,125,079 )        (2,558,682 )        30,838,930        (13,517,871 )        (1,327,583 )
   

 

 

 

Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses)

    $ (3,776,671 )      $ (153,440,361 )      $ (5,390,661 )      $ 20,625,608      $ (54,409,347 )      $ (1,927,991 )
   

 

 

 

 

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Long/Short

Alpha

Fund

  

Micro

Cap

Fund

  

Micro Cap

Value

Fund

   Small Cap
Growth
Fund
   Small Cap
Value
Fund
   Ultra
Growth
Fund

Undistributed ordinary income

    $ 24,017      $      $      $      $      $

Undistributed capital gains

                                  31,073,803       
   

 

 

 

Accumulated earnings

      24,017                             31,073,803       

Accumulated capital and other losses

             (68,274,808 )        (16,764,264 )        (34,101,751 )        (114,009 )        (32,589,303 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (3,831,239 )        (116,881,679 )        (9,537,826 )        (148,763,431 )        (15,952,060 )        (163,658,774 )
   

 

 

 

Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses)

    $ (3,807,222 )      $ (185,156,487 )      $ (26,302,090 )      $ (182,865,182 )      $ 15,007,734      $ (196,248,077 )
   

 

 

 
     U.S.
Select
Fund
   U.S.
Treasury
Fund
                   

Undistributed ordinary income

    $      $ 117,612                    

Undistributed capital gains

                                
   

 

 

                     

Accumulated earnings

             117,612                    

Accumulated capital and other losses

      (5,028 )        (67,739,580 )                    

Other undistributed ordinary losses

             (98,233 )                    

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (563,767 )        (94,853,658 )                    
   

 

 

                     

Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses)

    $ (568,795 )      $ (162,573,859 )                    
   

 

 

                     

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined on a tax basis at the fiscal year-end and may differ from ordinary income and realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. The Funds may utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends-paid deduction (tax equalization).

Differences between income and/or capital gains as determined on a book basis and a tax basis are primarily due to passive foreign investment company shares, foreign

capital gains taxes, foreign currency transactions, corporate actions, wash sales and investments in REITs. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or the net asset value per share.

The Fund’s are permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. The losses that are carried forward retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.

 

Capital loss carryforwards as of September 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

    Non-expiring
Fund   Short Term    Long Term

Emerging Markets Select Fund

    $ 483,008      $

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

      95,179,079        5,909,129

Global Value Fund*

      23,779,525        136,520,176

Greater China Fund

      2,505,331        650,816

International Select Fund

      413,327        168,922

Micro Cap Fund

      1,463,356       

U.S. Treasury Fund

      12,763,207        54,976,373

 

*

The Fund’s capital loss carryforward is subject to an annual limitation under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.

During the tax year ended September 30, 2022, the Funds used capital loss carryforwards in the following amounts:

 

Fund   Amount Used

Global Value Fund

    $ 1,027,950

 

 

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Under current tax law, Post-October Capital Losses and Late-Year Ordinary Losses may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Funds have elected to defer losses as follows:

 

Fund   Post-October
Capital Losses
   Late-Year
Ordinary Losses

Core Growth Fund

    $      $ (14,008,024 )

Emerging India Fund

             (9,879,336 )

Emerging Markets Select Fund

      (35,366,380 )        (1,746,509 )

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

             (9,367,362 )

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

             (2,711,638 )

Global Opportunities Fund

             (2,450,363 )

Global Select Fund

      (1,379,361 )        (56,024 )

Global Value Fund

             (15,776 )

International Growth Fund

      (8,843,338 )        (1,369,984 )

International Opportunities Fund

      (36,751,064 )        (4,140,412 )

International Select Fund

             (18,159 )

Micro Cap Fund

      (57,195,921 )        (9,615,531 )

Micro Cap Value Fund

      (13,934,191 )        (2,830,073 )

Small Cap Growth Fund

      (15,243,847 )        (18,857,904 )

Small Cap Value Fund

             (114,009 )

Ultra Growth Fund

      (18,863,740 )        (13,725,563 )

US Select Fund

             (5,028 )

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2022 was as follows:

 

2022   Core
Growth
Fund
   Emerging
India
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Select
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Small Cap
Fund
   Frontier
Emerging
Small Countries
Fund

Ordinary Income

    $ 54,338,675      $      $      $ 1,341,382      $ 520,114

Capital Gain

      556,536,913        27,428,712        1,628,008        38,285,535       
   

 

 

 

Total

    $ 610,875,588      $ 27,428,712      $ 1,628,008      $ 39,626,917      $ 520,114
   

 

 

 
2022   Global
Opportunities
Fund
  

Global

Select
Fund

  

Global

Value

Fund

  

Greater

China
Fund

  

International

Growth

Fund

Ordinary Income

    $      $ 589,852      $ 6,296,926      $      $

Capital Gain

      20,801,935        1,627,167        938,921               115,269,077
   

 

 

 

Total

    $ 20,801,935      $ 2,217,019      $ 7,235,847      $      $ 115,269,077
   

 

 

 
2022  

International

Opportunities

Fund

  

International

Select
Fund

  

Long/Short

Alpha

Fund

  

Micro

Cap

Fund

  

Micro
Cap

Value

Fund

Ordinary Income

    $      $      $      $ 103,250,262      $ 25,989,892

Capital Gain

      96,496,159                      195,974,009        59,641,150
   

 

 

 

Total

    $ 96,496,159      $      $      $ 299,224,271      $ 85,631,042
   

 

 

 
2022  

Small Cap

Growth

Fund

  

Small Cap

Value

Fund

  

Ultra

Growth

Fund

  

U.S.

Select

Fund

  

U.S.

Treasury

Fund

Ordinary Income

    $ 16,453,548      $ 6,291,559      $ 96,277,696      $      $ 6,840,922

Capital Gain

      606,580,925        122,762,260        209,132,698              
   

 

 

 

Total

    $ 623,034,473      $ 129,053,819      $ 305,410,394      $      $ 6,840,922
   

 

 

 

 

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The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2021 was as follows:

 

2021

  Core
Growth
Fund
   Emerging
India
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Select
Fund
   Emerging
Markets
Small Cap
Fund
   Frontier
Emerging
Small Countries
Fund

Ordinary Income

    $      $      $      $       

Capital Gains

      230,381,353                      30,652,060       
   

 

 

 

Total

    $ 230,381,353      $      $      $ 30,652,060       
   

 

 

 
2021   Global
Opportunities
Fund
   Global
Select
Fund
   Global
Value
Fund
   Greater
China
Fund
   International
Growth
Fund

Ordinary Income

    $      $ 13,795      $      $      $

Capital Gains

      3,566,379        11,998        2,130,704               117,458,798
   

 

 

 

Total

    $ 3,566,379      $ 25,793      $ 2,130,704      $      $ 117,458,798
   

 

 

 
2021   International
Opportunities
Fund
   International
Select
Fund
   Micro
Cap
Fund
   Micro Cap
Value
Fund
    

Ordinary Income

    $      $      $      $     

Capital Gains

      14,595,011               63,388,758        36,006,255     
   

 

 

      

Total

    $ 14,595,011      $      $ 63,388,758      $ 36,006,255     
   

 

 

      
2021   Small Cap
Growth
Fund
   Small Cap
Value
Fund
   Ultra
Growth
Fund
   U.S.
Treasury
Fund
    

Ordinary Income

    $      $      $ 30,515,712      $ 6,022,576     

Capital Gains

      183,173,140               47,667,167        32,379,945     
   

 

 

      

Total

    $ 183,173,140      $      $ 78,182,879      $ 38,402,521     
   

 

 

      

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from that shown in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes.

EU Reclaims — Withholding taxes on foreign dividends and capital gains have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates. Several Wasatch Funds have filed tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in certain European Union countries. These filings are subject to various administrative and judicial proceedings within these countries. Such tax reclaims received during the year, if any, are included in dividend income in the Statements of Operations and any related receivable, if any, is reflected as interest and dividends receivable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When uncertainty exists as to the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, the likelihood of receipt of these EU reclaims, and the potential timing of payment, no amounts are reflected in the financial statements. For U.S. income tax purposes, EU reclaims received by the Funds, if any, reduce the amounts of foreign taxes Fund shareholders can use as tax credits in their individual income tax returns. In the event that EU reclaims received by the Funds during the fiscal year exceed foreign withholding taxes paid, and the Funds had previously passed foreign tax credits on to their shareholders, the Funds may enter into a closing agreement with the

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to pay the associated tax liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders.

7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Investment Advisory Fees, Expense Limitations — As the Funds’ investment advisor, the Advisor receives a monthly fee calculated on average daily net assets. The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse certain Funds should a Fund’s operating expenses exceed a specified annual limitation through at least January 31, 2023. If operating expenses are less than the specified expense limit for the Fund, the Advisor shall be entitled to recoup the fees waived or reduced to the extent that the operating expenses and the amounts reimbursed do not exceed such expense limit for the Fund, under the period of the agreement (currently through January 31, 2023). A Fund may only make a repayment to the Advisor for the amount reimbursed if such repayment does not cause the Fund’s expense ratio, after repayment is taken into account, to exceed both (i) the expense cap at the time such amounts were waived; and (ii) the Fund’s

 

 

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current expense cap. All amounts not recovered at the end of the period expire on January 31, 2023. Shareholder expenses will increase if the Advisor does not renew the contractual expense cap after its expiration date. Ordinary operating expenses exclude any interest, dividend expense on short sales/interest expense, taxes, brokerage commissions, other investment-related costs, acquired fund fees

and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, such as litigation and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business in excess of such limitations. Investment advisory fees and fees waived, if any, for the year ended September 30, 2022 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations. Investment advisory fee and expense limitation annual rates are shown below.

 
Fund    Advisory
Fee
   Expense
Limitation
Investor Class
   Expense
Limitation
Institutional Class
   Contractual Expense
Limitation/
Reimbursement
Recoverable
Expiration Date
   Reimbursement
Recoverable

Core Growth Fund

       1.00%        1.50%        1.05%        1/31/2023      $ 57,066

Emerging India Fund

       1.25%        1.75%        1.50%        1/31/2023       

Emerging Markets Select Fund

       1.00%        1.50%        1.20%        1/31/2023       

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

       1.65%        1.95%        1.80%        1/31/2023       

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

       1.65%        2.15%        1.95%        1/31/2023        71,364

Global Opportunities Fund

       1.25%        1.75%        1.35%        1/31/2023        15,210

Global Select Fund

       0.85%        1.35%        0.95%        1/31/2023        118,736

Global Value Fund

       0.90%        1.10%        0.95%        1/31/2023        147,720

Greater China Fund

       1.00%        1.50%        1.25%        1/31/2023        124,080

International Growth Fund

       1.25%        1.75%        1.35%        1/31/2023       

International Opportunities Fund

       1.75%        2.25%        1.95%        1/31/2023       

International Select Fund

       0.80%        1.30%        0.90%        1/31/2023        125,926

Long/Short Alpha Fund

       1.25%        1.75%        1.50%        1/31/2023        184,076

Micro Cap Fund

       1.50%        1.95%        1.60%        1/31/2023       

Micro Cap Value Fund

       1.50%        1.95%        1.60%        1/31/2023        16,429

Small Cap Growth Fund

       1.00%        1.50%        1.05%        1/31/2023        88,527

Small Cap Value Fund

       1.00%        1.50%        1.05%        1/31/2023        37,909

Ultra Growth Fund

       1.00%        1.50%        1.05%        1/31/2023        64,668

U.S. Select Fund

       0.75%        1.00%        0.85%        1/31/2023        118,421

U.S. Treasury Fund

       0.50%        0.75%        N/A           1/31/2023       

Affiliated Trades — Certain Funds are permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain related affiliated funds under specified conditions outlined in the procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Funds from or to another fund (or funds) that is, or could be, considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment advisor (or affiliated investment advisors), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, each transaction is effected at the current market price, as that term is defined under the procedures.

Compensation — Officers serve in that capacity without compensation from the Trust. Beginning in the calendar year of 2022, the Funds’ method of compensating Trustees is to pay each Independent Trustee a retainer of $150,000 per year for services rendered and a fee of $30,000 for each regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting, including the executive session held with respect to the investment advisory contract renewal process for the Funds, whether attended in person or telephonically (including any committee meeting attended) (collectively, the “2022 Base Compensation”). Trustees will receive an

additional $12,000 for in-person attendance at any special Board meeting or committee meeting (or any combination thereof), and $6,000 for telephonic attendance of any special Board meeting or committee meeting (or any combination thereof). In addition, the Chair of the Board would receive an additional 25% of the 2022 Base Compensation and the Chair of a Committee would receive an additional 15% of the 2022 Base Compensation. Accordingly, to implement this additional compensation for services as a Chair, the Chair of the Board receives an additional fee of $75,000 a year as Chair. The Chair of the Audit Committee and the Chair of the Nominating Committee each receive an additional $45,000 per year as Chair.

In the calendar year of 2021, each Independent Trustee was paid a retainer of $126,750 per year for services rendered and a fee of $25,350 for each regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting, including the executive session held with respect to the investment advisory contract renewal process for the Funds, whether attended in person or telephonically (including any committee meeting attended) (collectively, the “2021 Base Compensation”). Trustees received an additional $12,000 for in-person attendance at any special Board meeting or committee

 

 

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meeting (or any combination thereof), and $6,000 for telephonic attendance at any special Board meeting or committee meeting (or any combination thereof). In addition, the Chair of the Board received an additional 25% of the 2021 Base Compensation and the Chair of a Committee received an additional 15% of the 2021 Base Compensation. Accordingly, to implement this additional compensation for services as a Chair, the Chair of the Board received an additional fee of $31,687.50 a year as Chair and $7,921.75 for attendance in person or telephonically at each regular Board meeting (four meetings per year) in 2021. The Chair of the Audit Committee and the Chair of the Nominating Committee each received an additional $19,012.50 per year as Chair and $4,753.13 for attendance in person or telephonically at each regular Board meeting (four meetings per year) in 2021.

Payments by Advisor — During 2018, the Advisor paid for a portion of the expenses in connection with the merger of the Long/Short and Global Value Funds. The Advisor will not be reimbursed for these amounts. During 2022, the Advisor reimbursed the Greater China Fund $258,290 due to a trade error.

The impact of the payment detailed above is reflected in the Statement of Operations as Net increase from reimbursements by affiliates and is also reflected in the Total Return and Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments sections in the Financial Highlights.

Payments by Sub-Advisor — Pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement entered into between the Advisor and Hoisington Investment Management Company (“HIMCo”), the Sub-Advisor for the U.S. Treasury Fund, (“HIMCo Sub-Advisory Agreement”), and subject to the supervision of the Advisor, HIMCo directs the investment of the U.S. Treasury Fund’s assets and is responsible for the continuing management of the Fund’s assets, including the placement of orders to purchase or sell securities on behalf of the Fund. The HIMCo Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that the Advisor shall pay HIMCo a monthly management fee computed at the annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets as long as and whenever the Fund has net assets less than $20 million and one-half (1/2) of the

monthly fee the Advisor receives from the Fund under the Advisory and Service Contract as long as and whenever the Fund has net assets of $20 million or more. The Advisor retains the remainder of the advisory fee paid under the Advisory and Service Contract. The Sub-Advisor may reimburse the Advisor for certain expenses.

Transfer Agent Intermediary Fees Reimbursed to the Advisor — Each Fund paid fees to, and reimbursed certain out-of-pocket expenses of, the Funds’ transfer agent during the period. In addition, the Advisor and the Funds’ distributor have entered into selling dealer agreements and service agreements with certain financial services companies, broker-dealers, banks, advisors, retirement service providers or other authorized agents or organizations (each an “Intermediary,” together, “Intermediaries”) to accept purchase, exchange and redemption orders on the Funds’ behalf. For Investor Class shares of the Funds, some Intermediaries do not charge investors a direct transaction fee, but instead charge a fee for accounting and shareholder services that the agent provided to Fund shareholders on the Funds’ behalf. Those services typically included recordkeeping, transaction processing for shareholders’ accounts, communication of tax information, income distribution and other services. Generally, the fee was either a per account charge based on the number of accounts to which the Intermediary provided such services, or was a percentage (as of September 30, 2022 up to 0.40% annually) of the average value of Funds’ Investor Class shares held in such accounts. The Advisor paid the Intermediary fees and the Funds reimbursed the Advisor for the portion of such fees, which are intended to compensate the Intermediary for provision of services of the type that would be provided by the Funds’ transfer agent or other service providers if the shares were registered on the books of the Funds’ transfer agent. Institutional Class shares of the Funds do not reimburse the Advisor for payments to Intermediaries. The Funds’ reimbursement of expenses incurred for services provided by Intermediaries are included in “Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class” in the Statements of Operations.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

10% Shareholders — As of September 30, 2022, the Funds had individual shareholder accounts and/or omnibus shareholder accounts (comprised of a group of individual shareholders), which individually amounted to more than 10% of the total shares outstanding of each Fund as detailed below:

 

Fund   Number of
Accounts
   Percent of Shares
Outstanding

Core Growth Fund

      2        47.46 %

Emerging India Fund

      3        67.04 %

Emerging Markets Select Fund

      3        67.71 %

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

      2        55.99 %

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

      3        61.65 %

Global Opportunities Fund

      3        61.02 %

Global Select Fund

      3        70.17 %

Global Value Fund

      2        71.83 %

Greater China Fund

      4        81.57 %

International Growth Fund

      2        49.53 %

International Opportunities Fund

      2        41.70 %

International Select Fund

      4        71.26 %

Long/Short Alpha Fund

      4        91.25 %

Micro Cap Fund

      2        42.29 %

Micro Cap Value Fund

      3        60.38 %

Small Cap Growth Fund

      3        60.67 %

Small Cap Value Fund

      4        68.91 %

Ultra Growth Fund

      2        58.39 %

U.S. Select Fund

      2        81.85 %

U.S. Treasury Fund

      4        57.92 %

Affiliated Interests — As of September 30, 2022, the Advisor and its affiliates, and the retirement plans of the Advisor and its affiliates, held shares of the Funds, which may be redeemed at any time as detailed below:

 

Fund   Number of
Accounts*
   Percent of Shares
Outstanding

Core Growth Fund

      22        2.53 %

Emerging India Fund

      31        4.24 %

Emerging Markets Select Fund

      26        3.35 %

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

      16        1.90 %

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

      14        2.55 %

Global Opportunities Fund

      19        5.05 %

Global Select Fund

      23        66.42 %

Global Value Fund

      11        3.69 %

Greater China Fund

      18        61.69 %

International Growth Fund

      17        0.39 %

International Opportunities Fund

      16        1.83 %

International Select Fund

      15        38.97 %

Long/Short Alpha Fund

      16        47.29 %

Micro Cap Fund

      20        2.13 %

Micro Cap Value Fund

      16        1.93 %

Small Cap Growth Fund

      24        1.50 %

Small Cap Value Fund

      15        1.20 %

Ultra Growth Fund

      21        1.15 %

U.S. Select Fund

      8        55.73 %

U.S. Treasury Fund

      13        1.21 %

 

*

Multiple accounts with the same beneficial owner are treated as one account.

 

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8. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

If a Fund’s holding represents ownership of 5% or more of the voting securities of a company, the company is deemed to be an affiliate as defined by the 1940 Act. The following Funds conducted transactions during the year ended September 30, 2022 with an “affiliated company” as so defined:

 

    

Value,

Beginning

Of the

Year

 

Purchases

At Cost

 

Proceeds

From Sales

 

Value, End

Of the

Year

 

Dividends
Credited to
Income for the

Year ended
9/30/2022

 

Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares
For the

Year ended
9/30/2022

 

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)

For the

Year ended
9/30/2022

Core Growth Fund

                           

Common Stock

                           

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A*

    $ 58,669,388     $     $ 46,616,756     $     $     $ (8,268,400 )     $ (3,784,232 )
   

 

 

 

Micro Cap Fund

                           

Common Stock

                           

Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.*

    $ 23,140,694     $ 418,017     $ 7,808,380     $ 14,594,626     $ 59,489     $ (405,549 )     $ (750,156 )

IM Cannabis Corp.*

      14,940,315             1,188,232       1,434,896             (2,162,535 )       (10,154,652 )

Motorsport Games, Inc., Class A*

      18,194,448             1,731,765                   (25,167,848 )       8,705,165

PharmaCielo Ltd.

      10,806,048       66,445       1,446,712       2,546,853             (2,615,694 )       (4,263,234 )

Superior Group of Cos., Inc.*

      22,445,738             5,891,574       5,019,624       446,225       (4,299,493 )       (7,235,047 )

Transcat, Inc.*

      41,283,384       3,386,309       33,921,167       18,077,800             20,033,713       (12,704,439 )

UFP Technologies, Inc.*

      27,674,235       2,428,428       21,738,686       15,543,735             6,916,264       263,494

Versus Systems, Inc.*

      3,085,757       1,229,003       490,495                   (6,776,720 )       2,952,455

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.*

      44,325,092             14,794,747       6,208,265             (8,963,925 )       (14,358,155 )

Warrants

                           

IM Cannabis Corp., expiring 5/7/2026*

      225,000                                     (225,000 )

Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2022*

                                    (6,400 )       6,400

Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2026*

      891,520                   88,480                   (803,040 )

Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2026*

      359,040                   36,480                   (322,560 )
   

 

 

 
    $ 207,371,271     $ 7,528,202     $ 89,011,758     $ 63,550,759     $ 505,714     $ (23,448,187 )     $ (38,888,769 )
   

 

 

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

                           

Common Stock

                           

DMC Global, Inc.*

    $ 45,955,866     $     $ 9,757,155     $ 13,217,905     $     $ (9,993,850 )     $ (12,986,956 )

Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc.,
Series A Pfd.

            17,999,987             13,770,449                   (4,229,538 )

Pennant Group, Inc.

      20,453,003       28,075,444       1,635,133       20,382,041             (2,549,424 )       (23,961,849 )

TaskUS, Inc., Class A

            68,909,931       1,320,774       23,923,988             (824,280 )       (42,840,889 )

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., PIPE Shares

      52,800,000                   15,235,000           $       (37,565,000 )
   

 

 

 
    $ 119,208,869     $ 114,985,362     $ 12,713,062     $ 86,529,383     $     $ (13,367,554 )     $ (121,584,232 )
   

 

 

 

Small Cap Value Fund

                           

Common Stock

                           

National CineMedia, Inc.*

    $ 14,495,864     $     $ 6,202,086     $     $ 428,534     $ (14,072,221 )     $ 5,778,443
   

 

 

 

Ultra Growth Fund

                           

Common Stock

                           

Artivion, Inc.*

    $ 51,376,332     $ 1,384,728     $ 14,380,013     $ 22,918,320     $     $ (5,567,603 )     $ (9,895,124 )

Conformis, Inc.

      18,586,645             140,387       2,631,685             (81,036 )       (15,733,537 )

Exagen, Inc.

      14,348,367             559,910       2,625,714             (1,389,585 )       (9,773,158 )

Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc.,
Series A Pfd.

            15,000,004             11,475,385                   (3,524,619 )

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., PIPE Shares

      43,200,000             1,852,993       11,654,883             (1,071,617 )       (28,620,507 )
   

 

 

 
    $ 127,511,344     $ 16,384,732     $ 16,933,303     $ 51,305,987     $     $ (8,109,841 )     $ (67,546,945 )
   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

     Share Activity   

Dividends
Credited to
Income for the

Year ended
9/30/2022

  

Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares
For the

Year ended
9/30/2022

  

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)

For the

Year ended
9/30/2022

      Balance
9/30/2021
   Purchases/
Additions
   Sales/
Reductions
   Balance
9/30/2022

Core Growth Fund

                                  

Common Stock

                                  

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A*

       1,922,956               1,922,956             $      $ (8,268,400 )      $ (3,784,232 )
    

 

 

 

Micro Cap Fund

                                  

Common Stock

                                  

Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.*

       739,792        16,773        246,620        509,945        59,489        (405,549 )        (750,156 )

IM Cannabis Corp.*

       4,208,221               668,769        3,539,452               (2,162,535 )        (10,154,652 )

Motorsport Games, Inc., Class A*

       1,275,908               1,275,908                      (25,167,848 )        8,705,165

PharmaCielo Ltd.

       10,290,933        101,500        2,396,762        7,995,671               (2,615,694 )        (4,263,234 )

Superior Group of Cos., Inc.*

       963,750               398,477        565,273        446,225        (4,299,493 )        (7,235,047 )

Transcat, Inc.*

       640,251        43,212        444,623        238,840               20,033,713        (12,704,439 )

UFP Technologies, Inc.*

       449,330        38,412        306,664        181,078               6,916,264        263,494

Versus Systems, Inc.*

       838,521        937,500        1,776,021                      (6,776,720 )        2,952,455

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.*

       4,341,341               2,100,090        2,241,251               (8,963,925 )        (14,358,155 )

Warrants

                                  

IM Cannabis Corp., expiring 5/7/2026*

       450,000                      450,000                      (225,000 )

Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2022*

       640,000               640,000                      (6,400 )        6,400

Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2026*

       448,000                      448,000                      (803,040 )

Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2026*

       192,000                      192,000                      (322,560 )
    

 

 

 
       25,478,047        1,137,397        10,253,934        16,361,510      $ 505,714      $ (23,448,187 )      $ (38,888,769 )
    

 

 

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

                                  

Common Stock

                                  

DMC Global, Inc.*

       1,245,079               417,926        827,153      $      $ (9,993,850 )      $ (12,986,956 )

Pennant Group, Inc.

       728,124        1,341,000        111,195        1,957,929               (2,549,424 )        (23,961,849 )

TaskUS, Inc., Class A

              1,516,675        30,713        1,485,962               (824,280 )        (42,840,889 )

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., PIPE Shares

       5,500,000                      5,500,000                      (37,565,000 )

Preferred Stock

    

Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.

              611,205               611,205                      (4,229,538 )
    

 

 

 
       7,473,203        3,468,880        559,834        10,382,249      $      $ (13,367,554 )      $ (121,584,232 )
    

 

 

 

Small Cap Value Fund

                                  

Common Stock

                                  

National CineMedia, Inc.*

       4,071,872               4,071,872             $ 428,534      $ (14,072,221 )      $ 5,778,443
    

 

 

 

Ultra Growth Fund

                                  

Common Stock

                                  

Artivion, Inc.*

       2,304,905        82,019        730,976        1,655,948      $      $ (5,567,603 )      $ (9,895,124 )

Conformis, Inc.

       13,974,921               210,879        13,764,042               (81,036 )        (15,733,537 )

Exagen, Inc.

       1,055,027               86,129        968,898               (1,389,585 )        (9,773,158 )

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., PIPE Shares

       4,500,000               292,461        4,207,539               (1,071,617 )        (28,620,507 )

Preferred Stock

                                  

Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.

              509,338               509,338                      (3,524,619 )
    

 

 

 
       21,834,853        591,357        1,320,445        21,105,765      $      $ (8,109,841 )      $ (67,546,945 )
    

 

 

 

 

*

This security was deemed to no longer meet the criteria of an affiliated company at the reporting date. For financial statement purposes, the total amount of the gain (loss) realized on sale of shares and the total change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the period ended September 30, 2022 is included in the Statements of Operations even though the security was not deemed an affiliated company as of the end of the year end.

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

The Funds may own investments that were purchased through private placement transactions or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and cannot be sold without prior registration under the Securities Act or may be limited due to certain restrictions. These securities are generally deemed to be illiquid and are valued at fair value as determined by a designated Pricing Committee of the Advisor (“Pricing Committee”), comprised of personnel of the Advisor, with oversight

 

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by the Board of Trustees and in accordance with Board-approved Pricing Policies and Procedures. If and when such securities are registered, the costs of registering such securities are paid by the issuer. At September 30, 2022, the Funds held the following restricted securities:

 

      Security
Type
   Acquisition
Date
   Cost    Fair
Value
  

Value as a Percent

Of Net Assets

       

Core Growth Fund

                      

Hagerty, Inc., expiring 12/2/2026

   Warrants        12/2/2021      $ 1,859,173      $ 1,058,400        0.04 %

 

 

Micro Cap Fund

                      

Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.

   Preferred Stock        3/16/2022      $ 10,000,013      $ 7,650,264        1.21 %

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 12/7/2023

   Warrants        12/3/2021        310,583        401,022        0.06 %

IM Cannabis Corp., expiring 5/7/2026

   Warrants        5/5/2021        616,971        0        0.00 %

Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 1/15/2026

   Warrants        1/15/2021        1,920        36,480        0.00 %

Versus Systems, Inc., expiring 2/28/2027

   Warrants        2/24/2022        277,397        0        0.00 %
                                        
             $ 11,206,884      $ 8,087,766        1.27 %

 

 

Micro Cap Value Fund

                      

Regenacy Pharmaceuticals LLC

   LLC Membership Interest        12/21/2016      $ 30,001      $ 21,222        0.01 %

Greenlane Holdings, Inc., expiring 2/24/2026

   Warrants        2/22/2021        396,902        0        0.00 %
                                        
             $ 426,903      $ 21,222        0.01 %

 

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

                      

DataStax, Inc., Series E Pfd.

   Preferred Stock        8/12/2014      $ 8,000,002      $ 9,708,253        0.49 %

Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.

   Preferred Stock        3/16/2022        17,999,987        13,770,449        0.69 %

Nanosys, Inc., Series A-1 Pfd.

   Preferred Stock        8/13/2010        184,939        92,470        0.00 %

Nanosys, Inc., Series A-2 Pfd.

   Preferred Stock        11/8/2005        2,000,000        495,999        0.03 %

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 12/7/2023

   Warrants        12/3/2021        538,893        695,813        0.04 %
                                        
             $ 28,723,821      $ 24,762,984        1.25 %

 

 

Ultra Growth Fund

                      

Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.

   Preferred Stock        3/16/2022      $ 15,000,004      $ 11,475,385        0.84 %

Nanosys, Inc., Series A-1 Pfd.

   Preferred Stock        8/13/2010        46,235        23,118        0.00 %

Nanosys, Inc., Series A-2 Pfd.

   Preferred Stock        11/8/2005        500,001        124,000        0.01 %

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 12/7/2023

   Warrants        12/3/2021        476,908        615,779        0.04 %

Hagerty, Inc., expiring 12/2/2026

   Warrants        12/2/2021        1,549,310        882,000        0.06 %
                                        
             $ 17,572,458      $ 13,120,282        0.95 %

 

 

10. LINE OF CREDIT

Effective May 11, 2022, the Trust and each Fund renewed and amended agreements for two open lines of credit totaling $300,000,000, one of which is $100,000,000 committed, and the other of which is $200,000,000 uncommitted, with State Street Bank and Trust Company (together, the “Line”) that mature on May 12, 2023. The agreements, as amended, have no change in the committed, uncommitted and total amounts available on the Line. The Funds incur commitment fees on the undrawn portion of the committed part of the Line, and interest expense to the extent of amounts drawn (borrowed) under the entire Line. Interest is based on the overnight federal-funds rate in effect on the date of borrowing, plus a margin. Commitment fees are pro-rated among the Funds based upon relative average net assets. Interest expense is charged directly to a Fund based upon actual amounts borrowed by that Fund.

 

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For the year ended September 30, 2022, the following Funds had borrowings:

 

Funds Utilizing the Line of Credit   Average Daily
Borrowings
   Number of
Days
Outstanding
   Interest
Expense
   Weighted
Average
Annualized
Interest Rate
   Balance at
9/30/2022

Core Growth Fund

    $ 6,228,526        49      $ 16,134        1.90 %      $

Emerging India Fund

      4,631,843        31        7,374        1.85 %       

Emerging Markets Select Fund

      5,541,051        31        8,101        1.70 %       

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

      4,309,302        121        24,645        1.70 %        844,731

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

      425,462        52        1,574        2.56 %       

Global Opportunities Fund

      1,509,762        78        5,607        1.71 %        346,672

Global Select Fund

      102,160        16        63        1.38 %       

Greater China Fund

      272,029        65        802        1.63 %       

International Growth Fund

      4,221,253        20        4,149        1.77 %       

International Opportunities Fund

      9,230,538        33        15,445        1.83 %       

International Select Fund

      283,697        9        94        1.33 %       

Micro Cap Fund

      3,739,667        17        2,537        1.44 %       

Small Cap Growth Fund

      11,500,556        13        6,420        1.55 %       

Small Cap Value Fund

      5,840,390        13        4,281        2.03 %       

Ultra Growth Fund

      5,954,946        59        14,970        1.53 %       

11. PRINCIPAL RISKS

Market Risk — Market risk is the risk that a particular security, or shares of a Fund in general, may fall in value. Securities are subject to market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic, political, regulatory or market developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in securities prices. Shares of a Fund could decline in value or underperform other investments due to short-term market movements or any longer periods during more prolonged market downturns. In addition, local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, spread of infectious diseases or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant negative impact on a Fund and its investments. Such events may affect certain geographic regions, countries, sectors and industries more significantly than others. Such events could adversely affect the prices and liquidity of a Fund’s portfolio securities or other instruments and could result in disruptions in the trading markets. Any of such circumstances could have a materially negative impact on the value of a Fund’s shares and result in increased market volatility.

Additional Market Disruption Risk — In late February 2022, Russia launched a large scale military attack on Ukraine. The invasion significantly amplified already existing geopolitical tensions among Russia, Ukraine, Europe, NATO and the West, including the U.S. In response to the military action by Russia, various countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, and the European Union issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia. Such sanctions included, among other things, a prohibition on doing business with certain Russian companies, large financial institutions, officials and oligarchs; a commitment by certain countries and the European Union to remove selected Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (“SWIFT”), the

electronic banking network that connects banks globally; and restrictive measures to prevent the Russian Central Bank from undermining the impact of the sanctions. Additional sanctions may be imposed in the future. Such sanctions (and any future sanctions) and other actions against Russia may adversely impact, among other things, the Russian economy and various sectors of the economy, including but not limited to, financials, energy, metals and mining, engineering and defense and defense-related materials sectors; result in a decline in the value and liquidity of Russian securities; result in boycotts, tariffs, and purchasing and financing restrictions on Russia’s government, companies and certain individuals; weaken the value of the ruble; downgrade the country’s credit rating; freeze Russian securities and/or funds invested in prohibited assets and impair the ability to trade in Russian securities and/or other assets; and have other adverse consequences on the Russian government, economy, companies and region. Further, several large corporations and U.S. states have divested interests and curtailed business dealings with certain Russian businesses. Countermeasures or retaliatory actions by Russia may further impair the value and liquidity of Russian securities.

The ramifications of the hostilities and sanctions, however, may not be limited to Russia and Russian companies but may spill over to and negatively impact other regional and global economic markets of the world (including Europe and the United States), companies in other countries (particularly those that have done business with Russia) and on various sectors, industries and markets for securities and commodities globally, such as oil and natural gas. Accordingly, the actions discussed above and the potential for a wider conflict could increase financial market volatility, cause severe negative effects on regional and global economic markets, industries, and companies and

 

 

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have a negative effect on a Fund’s investments and performance beyond any direct or indirect exposure to Russian issuers or those of adjoining geographic regions. In addition, Russia may take retaliatory actions and other countermeasures, including cyberattacks and espionage against other countries and companies in the world, which may negatively impact such countries and the companies in which the Funds invest. Accordingly, there may be heightened risk of cyberattacks which may result in, among other things, disruptions in the functioning and operations of industries or companies around the world, including in the United States and Europe.

The extent and duration of the military action or future escalation of such hostilities, the extent and impact of existing and any future sanctions, market disruptions and volatility, and the result of any diplomatic negotiations cannot be predicted. These and any related events could have a significant negative impact on the Funds’ performance and the value of an investment in the Funds, particularly with respect to Russian exposure.

Global Pandemic Risk — The value of a Fund’s investments may be impacted by global health crises or other events. For example, an outbreak of the respiratory disease designated as Covid-19 was first detected in China in December 2019 and subsequently spread internationally. The transmission of Covid-19 and efforts to contain its spread have resulted in international, national and local border closings and other significant travel restrictions and disruptions; significant disruptions to business operations across many industries, to supply chains and to customer activity; and have resulted in event cancellations and restrictions; service cancellations, reductions and other changes; significant challenges in health care service preparation and delivery; and quarantines, as well as general concern and uncertainty that have negatively affected the economic environment. These impacts also have caused significant market volatility and disruption which may continue over extended periods. The ultimate impact of Covid-19 or other health emergencies on the domestic and global economies is impossible to predict accurately. Less developed countries and their health-care systems may be more vulnerable to these impacts. The impact of this Covid-19 pandemic may be short term or may last for an extended period of time, and in either case could result in a substantial economic downturn or recession and may adversely impact the value of an investment in a Fund.

Region Risk — The Funds, except the U.S. Treasury Fund, invest in equity and fixed-income securities of non-U.S. issuers. Because certain foreign markets are illiquid, market prices may not necessarily represent realizable value. Although the Funds maintain diversified investment portfolios, political or economic developments within a particular country or region may have an adverse effect on the ability of domiciled issuers to meet their obligations. These

risks are exaggerated for securities of issuers tied economically to emerging- and frontier-market countries. Additionally, political or economic developments may have an adverse effect on the liquidity and volatility of portfolio securities and currency holdings.

Indian Market and India Region Risk — The Emerging India Fund, the Emerging Markets Select Fund, the Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, the Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund, the Global Opportunities Fund, the Global Select Fund, and the International Growth Fund invest a significant amount of their assets in the securities of companies economically tied to India and the India Region. Companies in the India region with economic ties to India may be located in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The securities markets in the India region are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States and the securities markets in the India region are comparatively underdeveloped. Financial intermediaries may not perform as well as their counterparts in the United States or in other countries with more developed securities markets. In some cases, physical delivery of securities in small lots has been required and shortages of vault capacity and trained personnel has existed among qualified custodial banks in the India region. A Fund may be unable to sell securities when the registration process is incomplete and may experience delays in receiving dividends. If a market’s trading volume is limited by operational difficulties, the ability of a Fund to invest may be impaired. A Fund’s ability to buy or sell India region securities may be impaired if the Fund’s ability to transact is denied, delayed, suspended or not renewed by local regulators. In recent years, exchange-listed companies in the information-technology sector and related industries (such as software) have grown so as to represent a significant portion of the total capitalization of the Indian market. The value of these companies will generally fluctuate in response to technological and regulatory developments. In addition, governmental actions, including economic and tax reforms, can have a significant effect on economic conditions in the India region, which could adversely affect the value and liquidity of investments. The government in India has exercised and continues to exercise significant influence over many aspects of the economy. Government actions, bureaucratic obstacles and inconsistent economic reform within the Indian government have had a significant effect on its economy and could adversely affect market conditions, economic growth and the profitability of private enterprises in India. Further, any actions or other factors that may impede the flow of foreign capital to India may also inhibit its growth. Although the governments of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have begun to institute economic reform policies, there can be no assurance that they will continue to pursue such policies or, if they do, that such policies will succeed. In addition, large portions of many Indian companies remain in the

 

 

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hands of their founders (including members of their families) and the corporate governance of such family-owned companies may be weaker and less transparent. Religious, cultural and military disputes persist in India, and between India and Pakistan (as well as sectarian groups within each country). The longstanding border dispute with Pakistan remains unresolved. In recent years, terrorists believed to be based in Pakistan struck Mumbai (India’s financial capital), further damaging relations between the two countries. If the Indian government is unable to control the violence and disruption associated with these tensions (including both domestic and external sources of terrorism), the result may be military conflict, which could destabilize the economy of India. Both India and Pakistan have tested nuclear arms, and the threat of deployment of such weapons could hinder development of the Indian economy, and escalating tensions could impact the broader region, including China.

Liquidity Risk — The trading market for a particular security may be less liquid than it appears and market prices may not represent realizable value. This may be likely when a Fund has a proportionately large investment in securities with small market capitalizations or securities in foreign markets that trade infrequently. Reduced liquidity will have an adverse impact on a Fund’s ability to sell such securities quickly at the currently marked price if necessary to meet redemptions.

Greater China Region Risk — The Greater China Fund invests primarily in the securities of companies tied economically to the Greater China Region (China, Hong Kong and Taiwan). In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, which are described in the Fund’s prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, investing in the Greater China Region subjects the Fund to unique risks that could significantly impact the value of the Fund’s investments.

Chinese governmental actions can significantly affect economic conditions in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, or a particular issuer or industry, which could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Chinese government exercises significant control over China’s economy through, among other things, its industrial policies, monetary policies, management of currency exchange rates, and management of the payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations. Changes in these policies may adversely impact industries and companies in China. Although over the years the Chinese government has been reforming economic and market practices, the Chinese government could, at any time, alter or discontinue such economic and market reform programs, which could adversely affect industries and companies in China.

China’s economy, particularly its export-oriented industries, may be adversely impacted by developments in the economies and by governmental actions of its principal trading partners, including the United States, such as the imposition of trading restrictions, tariffs or other

protectionist trade policies. The current political climate has intensified concerns of a potential trade war between China and the United States, as each country has recently imposed tariffs on the other country’s products. In addition, on November 12, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13959, which prohibits U.S. persons from transacting in publicly traded securities designated by the U.S. Department of Defense as “Communist Chinese Military Companies” or “CCMCs” or in instruments derived from, or designed to provide investment exposure to, prohibited CCMC securities. The list of CCMCs is subject to change from time to time, which could prevent the Fund from acquiring securities previously deemed suitable investments or could result in a forced sale of a security in the portfolio at an inopportune time or price, which may result in losses to the Fund. Such government prohibitions may affect the value of the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio, directly or indirectly, as well as negatively impact the market for other China-based issuers, resulting in reduced liquidity and price declines. The government prohibition also could lead to the inability to transact in the securities of other companies within the Greater China Region as the result of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The prohibition took effect on January 11, 2021, but it is unclear whether the Executive Order will continue in effect under the new presidential administration or be amended. Additionally, on December 2, 2020, the U.S. Congress passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which could cause the securities of foreign issuers (including China) to be delisted from U.S. stock exchanges if those companies do not permit U.S. oversight of the auditing of their financial information. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of Chinese companies listed in the U.S., delisting could impact the Fund’s ability to transact in such securities and could significantly impact their liquidity and market price. In addition, the Fund would have to seek other markets in which to transact in such securities, which would also increase the Fund’s costs. It is difficult to predict the consequences of these actions or whether further tariffs will be imposed or actions will be taken.

Further, China’s domestically oriented industries may be particularly sensitive to, and adversely affected by, changes in government policy and investment cycles as China’s consumer class continues to grow. China has historically managed its currency in a tight range relative to the U.S. dollar, but this may be subject to greater uncertainty as Chinese authorities may change the policies that determine the exchange rate mechanism.

In addition, the Chinese government may actively attempt to influence the operation of China’s securities markets through, among other things, currency controls, direct investments, limitations on specific types of transactions (such as short selling), limiting or prohibiting investors (including foreign institutional investors) from selling holdings in Chinese

 

 

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companies, or other similar actions. Certain securities issued by companies located or operating in China, such as China A-shares are subject to trading restrictions, quota limitations, and less market liquidity. Chinese authorities may intervene in China’s securities markets and halt or suspend trading of securities for short or even longer periods of time. China’s securities markets have experienced considerable volatility and have been subject to relatively frequent and excessive trading halts and suspensions which, among other things, contribute to uncertainty in the markets, reduce the liquidity of securities subject to trading halts or suspensions and leads to greater market execution and valuation risks. Such actions could adversely impact the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s) and its ability to trade China A-shares during such periods and could result in a Fund’s limiting or suspending shareholder redemption privileges as permitted in accordance with applicable law. China’s securities markets generally continue to experience inefficiencies, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, lack of publicly available information and/or political or social instability.

Additional risks of loss from investing in China include currency fluctuations, interest rate fluctuations, less liquidity, higher rates of inflation, expropriation of property, confiscatory taxation, nationalization, imposition of tariffs, limitations on repatriation of currency, exchange control regulations (including currency blockage), trading halts and differing legal, accounting, auditing, financial and reporting standards. Financial reporting by Chinese companies does not have as much regulatory oversight as in the United States. Frequent intervention by the Chinese government, limits on credible corporate governance standards, limited transparency of market and accounting information, and limited oversight of accounting firms increase the risk of insider dealing, market manipulation, improper accounting, accounting fraud and other types of corporate misconduct. Social unrest within China and between China and Hong Kong, or confrontations with neighboring countries, including military conflicts in response to such events, strained international relations and security concerns, such as terrorism, may also adversely impact China’s economy, disrupting its economic growth and adversely affecting the Fund’s investments. Any spread of an infectious illness, public health threats or similar issues could reduce consumer demand or economic output, result in market closures, travel restrictions or quarantines, and generally also have a significant impact on the economies of the Greater China Region and other Asian countries, which in turn could adversely affect the Fund’s investments. The economies of many Asian countries differ from the economies of more developed countries in many respects such as the rate of growth, inflation, capital investment, resource self-sufficiency, financial system stability, and sensitivity to changes in global trade. Certain Asian countries are highly dependent upon and

may be affected by developments in the United States, Europe and other Asian economies, and their economies and companies could be affected if global economic conditions deteriorate as a result of political instability and uncertainty and by the imposition of tariffs and other protectionist trade policies.

The Greater China Region includes China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. With respect to Hong Kong, the Chinese and Hong Kong economies are vulnerable to China’s longstanding disagreement with Hong Kong related to the former British colony’s integration into a special administrative region of China. If China were to exert its authority so as to alter the economic, political or legal structures or the existing social policy of Hong Kong, such actions may have a negative impact on investor and business confidence in Hong Kong, its markets and business performance, and in turn on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Hong Kong dollar trades at a fixed exchange rate in relation to the U.S. dollar, which has contributed to the growth and stability of the Hong Kong economy. However, it is uncertain how long the currency peg will continue or what effect the establishment of an alternative exchange rate system would have on the Hong Kong economy. Because the Fund’s net asset value is denominated in U.S. dollars, the establishment of an alternative exchange rate system could result in a decline in the Fund’s net asset value. With respect to Taiwan, China has a complex territorial dispute regarding the sovereignty of Taiwan. Continuing hostility between China and Taiwan and any potential military conflict or future political or economic disturbances may adversely impact investments in such countries or make investments in such countries impracticable or impossible. Any escalation in hostilities may, among other things, distort Taiwan’s capital account, adversely impact other Asian countries and adversely impact a Fund’s investments in Asia, including China and Taiwan. Taiwan’s market and economy also face increasing competition from other low-cost emerging economies and certain protectionist threats.

In China, direct ownership of companies in certain sectors by foreign individuals and entities (including U.S. persons and entities such as Wasatch Funds) is prohibited. To facilitate foreign investment in these businesses, many Chinese companies have created Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) to facilitate indirect foreign ownership. In such an arrangement, a China-based operating company typically establishes an offshore shell company in another jurisdiction, such as the Cayman Islands. That shell company enters into service and other contracts with the China-based operating company, then issues shares on a foreign exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Foreign investors hold stock in the VIE shell company rather than directly in the China-based operating company. This arrangement allows U.S. investors to obtain economic exposure to the China-based company indirectly through the contractual VIE structure

 

 

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rather than directly through a formal equity ownership structure.

VIEs are a common industry practice and well known to officials and regulators in China. However, VIEs are not formally recognized under Chinese law. Recently, the government of China provided new guidance to and placed restrictions on China-based companies raising capital offshore, including through VIE structures. Investors face uncertainty about future actions by the government of China that could significantly affect an operating company’s financial performance and the enforceability of the VIE shell company’s contractual arrangements. It is uncertain whether Chinese officials or regulators will withdraw their implicit acceptance of the VIE structure, or whether any new laws, rules or regulations relating to these structures will be adopted or, if adopted, what impact they would have on the interests of foreign shareholders. Under extreme circumstances, China might prohibit the existence of VIEs, or limit a VIE’s ability to pass through economic and governance rights to foreign individuals and entities. If the Chinese government takes action that affects VIEs, the market value of the Fund’s associated portfolio holdings would likely suffer significant, detrimental, and possibly permanent effects, which could result in substantial investment losses.

In addition, Chinese companies, including Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges, are not subject to the same regulatory requirements, accounting standards or auditor oversight as companies in more developed countries. As a result, information about Chinese securities and VIEs in which the Fund invests may be less reliable or complete. As with other Chinese companies with securities listed on U.S. exchanges, U.S.-listed VIEs and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) may be delisted if they do not meet U.S. accounting standards and auditor oversight requirements. Delisting would significantly decrease the liquidity and value of the securities, decrease the ability of a the Fund to transact in such securities and may increase the cost of the Fund if it must seek other markets in which to transact in such securities. There also may be significant obstacles to obtaining information necessary for investigations into or litigation against Chinese companies, and shareholders may have limited legal remedies.

Japan Risk — The International Growth Fund, the International Opportunities Fund, the International Select Fund, and the Global Opportunities Fund invest a significant amount of their assets in securities of companies economically tied to Japan. The Japanese economy has only recently emerged from a prolonged economic downturn. The Japanese economy may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability, which could have a negative impact on Japanese securities. Since the year 2000, Japan’s economic growth rate has remained relatively low compared to other advanced economies, and

it may remain low in the future. The economy is characterized by an aging demographic, declining population, large government debt and highly regulated labor market. Economic growth is dependent on domestic consumption, deregulation and consistent government policy. International trade, particularly with the U.S., also impacts growth and adverse economic conditions in the U.S. or other such trade partners may affect Japan. Japan also has a growing economic relationship with China and other Southeast Asian countries, and thus Japan’s economy may also be affected by economic, political or social instability in those countries (whether resulting from local or global events as well as from any deterioration in its relationships with neighboring countries). In addition, Japan is subject to the risk of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons and tsunamis which could negatively affect the Fund.

Europe and U.K. Risk — The Global Select Fund, the Global Value Fund, the International Growth Fund, the International Opportunities Fund and the International Select Fund may invest a significant amount of their assets in securities of companies economically tied to the European and the United Kingdom (“U.K.”).

Many countries in Europe are member states of the European Union (“EU”) and will be significantly affected by the fiscal and monetary controls of the EU. Changes in regulations on trade, decreasing imports or exports, changes in the exchange rate of the euro and recessions or defaults or threats of defaults among European countries may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other European countries. Efforts by the member countries of the EU to continue to unify their economic and monetary policies may increase the potential for similarities in movements of European markets and reduce the potential investment benefits of diversification within the region. Further, while many countries in western Europe are considered to have developed markets, many eastern European countries are less developed, and investments in eastern European countries, even if denominated in euros, may involve special risks associated with investments in emerging markets. As the economies of countries in Europe are in different stages of development, the policies adopted by the EU may not address the needs of all European countries. The European financial markets have experienced significant volatility, and several European countries have been adversely affected by unemployment, budget deficits and economic downturns. In addition, one or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU creating continuing uncertainty in the currency and financial markets generally. In this regard, on January 31, 2020, the U.K. formally withdrew from the EU (commonly referred to as “Brexit”) and a transition period commenced while the U.K. negotiated its future with the EU. There remains considerable uncertainty about the

 

 

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potential consequences of Brexit. Brexit may continue to market volatility and illiquidity, currency fluctuations, interest rate volatility, deterioration in economic activity, economic uncertainties, a decrease in business confidence, a decrease in trade, labor disruptions, political instability, increased likelihood of recession in the United Kingdom and regulatory uncertainty. Brexit could adversely affect European or worldwide political, regulatory, economic or market conditions and could contribute to instability in global political institutions, regulatory agencies and financial markets. The uncertainty of Brexit could have a significant impact on the business and financial results of companies in the U.K. and other European countries and certain sectors within such countries. The United States and other European countries are substantial trading partners of the U.K. The precise impact on the economy of the U.K. as a result of its departure from the EU depends to a large degree on its ability to conclude favorable trade deals with the EU and other countries, including the United States, China, India and Japan. Brexit has also led to legal uncertainties and could lead to politically divergent national laws and regulations as a new relationship between the U.K. and the EU is defined and the U.K. determines which EU laws to replace or replicate. The political, economic, trade and legal ramifications are not yet fully known and uncertainty about the United Kingdom’s relationship with the remaining members of the EU may continue to be a source of instability. Any of these effects of Brexit could adversely affect the European and U.K. companies in which a Fund may invest.

Asia Region Risk — The Emerging Markets Select, Emerging Markets Small Cap, Global Opportunities, Global Select, Global Value, International Growth, International Opportunities and International Select Funds may invest a significant portion of their assets in the securities of companies tied economically to markets in the Asia region, including, among others, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Similarly, the Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in the securities of companies tied economically to frontier and emerging market countries in the Asia region including, among others, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The value of a Fund’s assets invested in countries in the Asia region may be adversely affected by, among other things, political, economic, social and religious instability, inadequate investor protection, accounting standards and practices, changes in laws or regulations of countries within the Asia region, international relations with other nations, natural disasters, corruption, civil unrest and military activity. Countries in the Asia region, particularly China, Japan and South Korea, may be adversely affected by political, military, economic and other factors related to North Korea. In addition, China’s long running conflict over Taiwan, border disputes

with many of their neighbors and historically strained relations with Japan could adversely impact economies in the region. The governments in many countries have exercised and continue to exercise significant influence over many aspects of the economy and their actions may significantly impact their economies, sectors, industries and/or companies within the market which may impact the securities held by a Fund. The economies of many Asian countries differ from the economies of more developed countries in many respects, such as rate of growth, inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency, financial system stability, and sensitivity to changes in global trade. Certain Asian countries are highly dependent upon and may be affected by developments in the United States, Europe and other Asian economies. Global economic conditions, and international trade, affecting Asian economies and companies could deteriorate as a result of political instability and uncertainty, the imposition of tariffs and other protectionist trade policies and other similar actions, as well as increased tensions with other nations.

In addition, the Asian region is comprised of countries in all stages of economic development, some of which may experience overextension of credit, currency devaluation and restrictions, rising unemployment, high inflation, underdeveloped financial services sectors, heavy reliance on international trade and prolonged economic recessions. Deflationary factors could also reemerge in certain Asian markets which some countries may not have the capacity to address. Many Asian region countries are dependent on foreign supplies of energy and competition to claim or develop regional supplies of energy or other natural resources could lead to economic, political or military instability or disruption and adversely impact the performance of a Fund. As some countries in the Asian region are less developed and may be considered emerging or frontier markets, the risk to foreigners to invest in such countries will be magnified and include the risks of emerging or frontier markets such as, increased political and social instability; highly volatile, less mature and less liquid securities markets; less corporate governance standards; limited government oversight and market regulation; differing financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards; capital controls; potential expropriation or nationalization of companies or industries; currency fluctuations; restrictions on foreign ownership; less legal recourse to enforce a Fund’s rights; less publicly available or inaccurate information regarding companies; high taxation; less developed or diverse economies and other political, economic or social developments.

With respect to China, the Chinese government exercises significant control over China’s economy through its industrial policies (e.g., allocation of resources and other preferential treatment), monetary policy, management of currency exchange rates, and management of the payment

 

 

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of foreign currency-denominated obligations. Changes in these policies could adversely impact affected industries or companies. China’s economy, particularly its export-orientated industries, may be adversely impacted by trade or political disputes with China’s major trading partners, including the U.S., as well as its dependency on the economies of other Asian countries, many of which are developing countries. In addition, as its consumer class emerges, China’s domestically oriented industries may be especially sensitive to changes in government policy and investment cycles. China’s currency, which historically has been managed in a tight range relative to the U.S. dollar, may in future be subject to uncertainty as Chinese authorities change the policies that determine the exchange rate mechanism. Certain securities issued by companies located or operating in China, such as China’s A-shares, are subject to trading restrictions, quota limitations and less market liquidity.

Sector and Industry Weightings Risk — The Equity Funds may invest a large percentage of their assets in a few sectors, or industries within a particular sector. A Fund’s investment in a particular sector will fluctuate over time based on the investment opportunities identified by the Advisor. The risks associated with investing in various sectors and industries are considered principal risks of these Funds. These sectors include communication services, consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, health care, industrials, information technology, materials, real estate and utilities. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, political, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a single sector. If an Equity Fund invests in only a few sectors it will have more exposure to the price movements of securities in those sectors. The Funds may also from time to time make significant investments in an industry or industries within a particular sector. Adverse conditions in such industry or industries could have a correspondingly adverse effect on the financial condition of issuers. These conditions may cause the value of a Fund’s shares to fluctuate more than the values of shares of funds that invest in a greater variety of investments. To the extent an Equity Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, or industry therein, the risks to the Fund associated with the sector or industry increase.

Shareholder Concentration Risk — A significant portion of the net assets of several Wasatch Funds are owned by a group of investors advised by a common investment advisor or have a significant portion of net assets in relatively few related accounts for several Wasatch Funds. In the event of significant redemption activity by these shareholders, these Funds could experience a loss when selling portfolio securities to meet such redemption requests. The Funds could be forced to sell portfolio securities at unfavorable prices in an effort to generate sufficient cash to

pay redeeming shareholders. Fund expenses may increase and performance may be materially affected.

12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND INVESTMENTS

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Funds use various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP established a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:

 

    Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.

 

    Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The inputs may include quoted prices for the identical investment on an inactive market, prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

    Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, represent the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether a security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

Equity Securities (common and preferred stock) — Securities are valued as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the valuation date. Equity securities and listed warrants are valued using a commercial pricing service at the official close price or last quoted sales price taken from the primary market in which each security trades and, with respect to equity securities traded on the National Association of Securities Dealer Automated Quotation (“NASDAQ”) system, such securities are valued using the

 

 

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NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”) or last sales price if no NOCP is available. If there are no official close or sales on the primary exchange or market on a day, then the security shall be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask price on the primary exchange or market as provided by a pricing service. If the mean cannot be calculated or there is no trade activity on a day, then the security shall be valued at the previous trading day’s price as provided by a pricing service. To the extent that these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, a Fund’s investments are valued at fair value by the Pricing Committee if the Advisor determines that an event impacting the value of an investment occurred between the closing time of a security’s primary market or exchange (for example, a foreign exchange or market) and the time the Fund’s share price is calculated. Significant events include, but are not limited to the following: significant fluctuations in domestic markets, foreign markets or foreign currencies; occurrences not directly tied to the securities markets such as natural disasters, armed conflicts or significant governmental actions; and major announcements affecting a single issuer or an entire market or market sector. In responding to a significant event, the Pricing Committee determines the fair value of affected securities by considering factors including, but not limited to: index options and futures traded subsequent to the close; American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”) or other related receipts; currency spot or forward markets that trade after pricing of the foreign exchange; other derivative securities traded after the close such as Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts (“SPDRs”) and other exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”); and alternative market quotes on the affected securities. When applicable, the Funds use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent third party to assist in adjusting the valuation of foreign securities. When a Fund uses this fair value pricing method, the values assigned to the Fund’s foreign securities may not be the quoted or published prices of the investments on their primary markets or exchanges, and the securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. These valuation procedures apply equally to long or short equity positions in a Fund.

Participation Notes — Investments are valued at the market price of the underlying security. Counterparty risk is regularly reviewed and considered for valuation. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Corporate Debt Securities — Investments are valued at current market value by a pricing service, or by using the last sale or bid price based on observable inputs. Observable inputs may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data

including market research publications. Although most corporate bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where observable inputs are not available, they are categorized as Level 3.

Short-Term Notes — Investments maturing in 60 days or less at the time of purchase, are generally valued at amortized cost, unless it is determined that the amortized cost method would not represent fair value, in which case the securities are marked-to-market. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Asset-Backed Securities — Investments are priced using the closing bid as supplied by a pricing service based on observable inputs. Observable inputs may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications, new issue data, monthly payment information and collateral performance. Although most asset-backed securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where observable inputs are not available, they are categorized as Level 3.

U.S. Government Issuers — Investments are priced using the closing bid as supplied by a pricing service based on observable inputs. Observable inputs may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications. Although most U.S. government securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where observable inputs are not available, they are categorized as Level 3.

Derivative Instruments — Listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Exchange-traded options are valued at the last sale price in the market where they are principally traded. If there are no sales on the primary exchange or market on a given day, then the option is valued at the mean of the last bid price and ask price on the primary exchange or market as provided by a pricing service. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the market rate provided by the pricing service and categorized as Level 2.

Restricted Securities — If market quotations are not readily available for the Funds’ investments in securities such as restricted securities, private placements, securities for which trading has been halted or other illiquid securities, these investments are valued at fair value in accordance with Board-approved Pricing Policies and Procedures by the Pricing Committee with oversight by the Board of Trustees. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market

 

 

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conditions. For each applicable investment that is fair valued, the Pricing Committee considers, to the extent applicable, various factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the company or limited partnership, operating results, prices paid in follow-on rounds, comparable companies in the public market, the nature and duration of the restrictions for holding the securities, a stated net asset value (NAV) for the partnership, if applicable, and other relevant factors. Depending on the relative significance of valuation inputs, these instruments may be classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

When the last day of the reporting period is a non-business day, certain foreign markets may be open on days the NYSE is closed, which could result in differences between the value of a Fund’s portfolio securities on the last business day and the last calendar day of the reporting period. Any significant security valuation changes due to an open foreign market are adjusted and reflected by the Fund for financial reporting purposes.

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of September 30, 2022 in valuing the Funds’ assets and liabilities:

 

Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

Core Growth Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

        $ 2,622,012,310      $      $      $ 2,622,012,310

Warrants

                        1,058,400        1,058,400

Short-Term Investments

                 10,622,074               10,622,074
       

 

 

 
        $ 2,622,012,310      $ 10,622,074      $ 1,058,400      $ 2,633,692,784
       

 

 

 

Emerging India Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Apparel Retail      $      $ 34,323,644      $      $ 34,323,644
   Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods               21,806,523               21,806,523
   Commodity Chemicals               15,333,039               15,333,039
   Consumer Finance               53,533,195               53,533,195
   Diversified Banks               49,959,158               49,959,158
   Food Retail               30,011,819               30,011,819
   Health Care Services               46,575,759               46,575,759
   Industrial Machinery               45,744,157               45,744,157
   Interactive Media & Services               10,684,528               10,684,528
   IT Consulting & Other Services               76,529,394               76,529,394
   Life Sciences Tools & Services               21,136,612               21,136,612
   Property & Casualty Insurance               17,287,154               17,287,154
   Regional Banks               35,453,482               35,453,482
   Research & Consulting Services               26,402,267               26,402,267
   Specialty Chemicals               16,993,551               16,993,551
   Systems Software               12,373,602               12,373,602
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance               23,017,950               23,017,950
   Other                            

Short-Term Investments

                 20,897,035               20,897,035
       

 

 

 
        $      $ 558,062,869      $      $ 558,062,869
       

 

 

 

 

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Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

Emerging Markets Select Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Apparel Retail      $      $ 11,004,691      $      $ 11,004,691
   Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods               10,011,188               10,011,188
   Consumer Finance               26,834,234               26,834,234
   Diversified Banks        12,807,692        21,242,734               34,050,426
   Electrical Components & Equipment        12,525,696        17,317,997               29,843,693
   Health Care Services               7,588,328               7,588,328
   Industrial Machinery               8,285,497               8,285,497
   Internet & Direct Marketing Retail        20,248,327        11,490,633               31,738,960
   IT Consulting & Other Services        19,716,922        9,886,226               29,603,148
   Life & Health Insurance               7,358,101               7,358,101
   Life Sciences Tools & Services               15,137,987               15,137,987
   Regional Banks               11,492,656               11,492,656
   Semiconductor Equipment               10,178,889               10,178,889
   Semiconductors               31,144,208               31,144,208
   Specialized Finance               13,908,375               13,908,375
   Specialty Chemicals               7,308,244               7,308,244
   Systems Software               2,575,500               2,575,500
   Other        43,864,159                      43,864,159

Short-Term Investments

                 12,309,784               12,309,784
       

 

 

 
        $ 109,162,796      $ 235,075,272      $      $ 344,238,068
       

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Apparel Retail      $      $ 18,792,241      $      $ 18,792,241
   Asset Management & Custody Banks               3,394,326               3,394,326
   Commodity Chemicals               4,283,007               4,283,007
   Communications Equipment               10,047,743               10,047,743
   Consumer Finance               5,951,152               5,951,152
   Electrical Components & Equipment               23,435,603               23,435,603
   Electronic Equipment & Instruments               12,831,648               12,831,648
   Health Care Facilities               1,400,010               1,400,010
   Health Care Services               15,676,290               15,676,290
   Home Improvement Retail               12,003,275               12,003,275
   Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines               4,751,990               4,751,990
   Industrial Machinery               11,661,838               11,661,838
   Interactive Media & Services        3,400,569        2,720,235               6,120,804
   Internet & Direct Marketing Retail               7,986,917               7,986,917
   IT Consulting & Other Services        17,954,442        32,292,530               50,246,972
   Life & Health Insurance               7,319,756               7,319,756
   Personal Products               7,535,984               7,535,984
   Pharmaceuticals                      16,583        16,583
   Property & Casualty Insurance        6,700,594        4,013,926               10,714,520
   Regional Banks        4,095,198        22,814,998               26,910,196
   Research & Consulting Services               16,689,412               16,689,412
   Semiconductor Equipment               6,620,961               6,620,961
   Semiconductors               49,781,429               49,781,429
   Specialized Finance               4,312,646               4,312,646
   Specialty Chemicals               2,399,129               2,399,129
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance               17,050,545               17,050,545
   Other        45,798,622                      45,798,622
       

 

 

 
        $ 77,949,425      $ 305,767,591      $ 16,583      $ 383,733,599
       

 

 

 

 

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Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Asset Management & Custody Banks      $      $ 2,918,042      $      $ 2,918,042
   Computer & Electronics Retail               1,329,214               1,329,214
   Consumer Finance               5,002,126               5,002,126
   Data Processing & Outsourced Services        1,252,151        545,009               1,797,160
   Distillers & Vintners             534,127               534,127
   Diversified Banks        1,744,921        1,675,267               3,420,188
   Food Retail               544,654               544,654
   Health Care Facilities               536,755               536,755
   Home Improvement Retail               1,757,643               1,757,643
   IT Consulting & Other Services        2,024,393        3,569,375               5,593,768
   Life & Health Insurance               1,350,738               1,350,738
   Research & Consulting Services               308,431               308,431
   Semiconductors               1,162,512               1,162,512
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance               429,468               429,468
   Other        12,546,005                      12,546,005

Short-Term Investments

                 2,086,897               2,086,897
       

 

 

 
        $ 17,567,470      $ 23,750,258      $      $ 41,317,728
       

 

 

 

Global Opportunities Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Application Software      $ 6,289,175      $ 3,880,654      $   —      $ 10,169,829
   Biotechnology        1,240,072        6,042,615               7,282,687
   Data Processing & Outsourced Services        1,330,573        685,510               2,016,083
   Diversified Real Estate Activities               1,479,443               1,479,443
   Drug Retail               1,645,905               1,645,905
   Electrical Components & Equipment               4,613,383               4,613,383
   Health Care Equipment               567,337               567,337
   Health Care Services               2,653,362               2,653,362
   Health Care Technology               3,092,625               3,092,625
   Human Resource & Employment Services               1,717,215               1,717,215
   IT Consulting & Other Services        7,028,408        6,909,581               13,937,989
   Regional Banks        4,346,616        8,256,253               12,602,869
   Research & Consulting Services               11,087,291               11,087,291
   Restaurants               702,089               702,089
   Semiconductors        2,407,889        8,766,594               11,174,483
   Systems Software        4,391,917        2,452,466               6,844,383
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance               3,744,337               3,744,337
   Trading Companies & Distributors               4,463,637               4,463,637
   Other        63,618,383                      63,618,383
       

 

 

 
        $ 90,653,033      $ 72,760,297      $      $ 163,413,330
       

 

 

 

 

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Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

Global Select Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Application Software      $ 882,584      $ 534,307      $      $ 1,416,891
   Biotechnology               591,535               591,535
   Building Products        274,449        445,562               720,011
   Consumer Finance               667,966               667,966
   Data Processing & Outsourced Services        147,923        363,483               511,406
   Diversified Banks               585,324               585,324
   Drug Retail               232,916               232,916
   Health Care Equipment               274,183               274,183
   Health Care Supplies               428,143               428,143
   Health Care Technology               271,771               271,771
   IT Consulting & Other Services        333,002        288,358               621,360
   Research & Consulting Services               484,621               484,621
   Semiconductors        270,733        201,094               471,827
   Specialized Finance               251,904               251,904
   Other        5,187,007                      5,187,007
       

 

 

 
        $ 7,095,698      $ 5,621,167      $   —      $ 12,716,865
       

 

 

 

Global Value Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Aerospace & Defense      $      $ 2,460,198      $   —      $ 2,460,198
   Casinos & Gaming               2,971,423               2,971,423
   Diversified Banks        9,056,000        3,261,006               12,317,006
   Diversified Metals & Mining               2,492,143               2,492,143
   Electronic Manufacturing Services               3,458,286               3,458,286
   Food Retail               5,271,858               5,271,858
   Industrial REITs               3,144,119               3,144,119
   Integrated Oil & Gas        3,773,555        5,301,344               9,074,899
   Multi-Line Insurance             1,964,961               1,964,961
   Pharmaceuticals        11,389,700        4,193,031               15,582,731
   Reinsurance               5,055,133               5,055,133
   Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals               4,039,117               4,039,117
   Tobacco               4,890,780               4,890,780
   Other        43,479,609                      43,479,609

Short-Term Investments

                 3,220,268               3,220,268
       

 

 

 
        $ 67,698,864      $ 51,723,667      $      $ 119,422,531
       

 

 

 

 

143


Wasatch Funds    

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

Greater China Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods      $      $ 40,924      $      $ 40,924
   Application Software               95,035               95,035
   Construction Materials               31,545               31,545
   Distillers & Vintners               317,590               317,590
   Diversified Banks               80,988               80,988
   Drug Retail               159,163               159,163
   Electrical Components & Equipment               157,653               157,653
   Electronic Components               181,139               181,139
   Health Care Equipment               235,556               235,556
   Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines               176,167               176,167
   Industrial Machinery               464,976               464,976
   Internet & Direct Marketing Retail               123,997               123,997
   Life & Health Insurance               277,937               277,937
   Life Sciences Tools & Services               379,815               379,815
   Packaged Foods & Meats               426,988               426,988
   Personal Products               449,388               449,388
   Regional Banks               76,300               76,300
   Semiconductors               580,785               580,785
   Specialized Finance               290,975               290,975
   Specialty Stores               124,335               124,335
   Systems Software               112,727               112,727
       

 

 

 
        $   —      $ 4,783,983      $   —      $ 4,783,983
       

 

 

 

 

144


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Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

International Growth Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Application Software      $ 32,456,116      $ 23,303,863      $      $ 55,759,979
   Asset Management & Custody Banks               10,572,611               10,572,611
   Biotechnology               24,386,225               24,386,225
   Brewers               4,519,904               4,519,904
   Commodity Chemicals               4,339,405               4,339,405
   Construction & Engineering               7,578,749               7,578,749
   Data Processing & Outsourced Services               5,401,823               5,401,823
   Diversified Real Estate Activities               7,699,546               7,699,546
   Drug Retail        9,006,428        24,640,552               33,646,980
   Electrical Components & Equipment               14,407,365               14,407,365
   Electronic Equipment & Instruments               12,011,617               12,011,617
   General Merchandise Stores               2,543,110               2,543,110
   Health Care Equipment               10,765,335               10,765,335
   Health Care Services               8,788,147               8,788,147
   Health Care Supplies               8,569,679               8,569,679
   Health Care Technology               18,022,694               18,022,694
   Human Resource & Employment Services               18,548,931               18,548,931
   Interactive Media & Services               15,823,540               15,823,540
   Investment Banking & Brokerage               5,309,034               5,309,034
   IT Consulting & Other Services        19,579,987        32,274,271               51,854,258
   Life Sciences Tools & Services               4,269,182               4,269,182
   Movies & Entertainment               9,978,550               9,978,550
   Pharmaceuticals               8,048,134               8,048,134
   Property & Casualty Insurance        12,744,768        4,787,641               17,532,409
   Publishing             7,522,747               7,522,747
   Regional Banks        7,388,006        14,972,148               22,360,154
   Research & Consulting Services               23,259,580               23,259,580
   Restaurants               4,521,507               4,521,507
   Semiconductor Equipment               2,230,263               2,230,263
   Semiconductors               34,593,491               34,593,491
   Soft Drinks               2,154,830               2,154,830
   Specialty Chemicals               9,014,622               9,014,622
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance        9,881,414        10,326,176               20,207,590
   Trading Companies & Distributors               51,481,380               51,481,380
   Other        53,809,111                      53,809,111

Short-Term Investments

                 11,611,836               11,611,836
       

 

 

 
        $ 144,865,830      $ 458,278,488      $   —      $ 603,144,318
       

 

 

 

 

145


Wasatch Funds    

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

International Opportunities Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Advertising      $      $ 18,109,345      $      $ 18,109,345
   Air Freight & Logistics               8,658,628               8,658,628
   Alternative Carriers               6,088,878               6,088,878
   Application Software               51,321,753               51,321,753
   Asset Management & Custody Banks               13,813,858               13,813,858
   Brewers               2,551,016               2,551,016
   Commodity Chemicals               8,673,634               8,673,634
   Construction & Engineering               9,984,414               9,984,414
   Consumer Finance               11,838,228               11,838,228
   Diversified Banks               6,536,940               6,536,940
   Diversified Support Services               17,435,734               17,435,734
   Electrical Components & Equipment               18,640,136               18,640,136
   Electronic Components               71,525               71,525
   Electronic Equipment & Instruments               3,842,788               3,842,788
   Food Retail               9,270,575               9,270,575
   Health Care Services               14,077,895               14,077,895
   Health Care Technology               16,835,131               16,835,131
   Human Resource & Employment Services        916,480        5,905,939               6,822,419
   Industrial Machinery             7,777,078               7,777,078
   Interactive Media & Services        4,403,796        5,286,182               9,689,978
   Internet & Direct Marketing Retail               2,125,320               2,125,320
   Investment Banking & Brokerage               5,118,818               5,118,818
   IT Consulting & Other Services               27,252,079               27,252,079
   Life Sciences Tools & Services               4,885,210               4,885,210
   Metal & Glass Containers               1,494,882               1,494,882
   Movies & Entertainment               4,582,792               4,582,792
   Personal Products               3,404,281               3,404,281
   Publishing               6,480,405               6,480,405
   Research & Consulting Services               30,939,496               30,939,496
   Restaurants                      7,035        7,035
   Semiconductor Equipment               2,189,632               2,189,632
   Semiconductors               11,891,119               11,891,119
   Specialized Finance               6,123,954               6,123,954
   Specialty Stores        3,455,012        1,848,564               5,303,576
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance        12,706,182        12,032,935               24,739,117
   Other        12,478,961                      12,478,961

Short-Term Investments

                 28,357,537               28,357,537
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
          33,960,431        385,446,702      $ 7,035      $ 419,414,167
       

 

 

 

 

146


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Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

International Select Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods      $      $ 221,110      $      $ 221,110
   Application Software        166,105        388,952               555,057
   Asset Management & Custody Banks               168,200               168,200
   Biotechnology               269,786               269,786
   Building Products               261,480               261,480
   Data Processing & Outsourced Services               503,887               503,887
   Drug Retail               220,869               220,869
   Electronic Equipment & Instruments               204,096               204,096
   Health Care Equipment               152,324               152,324
   Health Care Supplies               190,546               190,546
   Health Care Technology               287,772               287,772
   Industrial Machinery               160,310               160,310
   Interactive Media & Services               352,766               352,766
   IT Consulting & Other Services               187,731               187,731
   Life Sciences Tools & Services        273,649        138,338               411,987
   Research & Consulting Services               389,150               389,150
   Other        651,285                      651,285

Short-Term Investments

                 114,171               114,171
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $ 1,091,039      $ 4,211,488      $      $ 5,302,527
       

 

 

 

Long/Short Alpha Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

        $ 24,898,426      $      $      $ 24,898,426
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $ 24,898,426      $      $      $ 24,898,426
       

 

 

 

Liabilities

                      

Securities Sold Short

        $ (7,331,497      $      $      $ (7,331,497
       

 

 

 

Micro Cap Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

        $ 621,864,773      $      $      $ 621,864,773

Preferred Stocks

                        7,650,264        7,650,264

Warrants

          88,480               437,502        525,982

Short-Term Investments

                 11,281,552               11,281,552
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $ 621,953,253      $ 11,281,552      $ 8,087,766      $ 641,322,571
       

 

 

 

Micro Cap Value Fund

                      

Assets

                      

Common Stocks

                      
   Advertising      $      $ 1,113,439      $      $ 1,113,439
   Asset Management & Custody Banks               3,828,972               3,828,972
   Diversified Support Services               2,425,645               2,425,645
   Health Care Technology               7,241,017               7,241,017
   Industrial Machinery        7,955,388        2,155,057               10,110,445
   Life Sciences Tools & Services        6,428,275        1,696,623               8,124,898
   Other        240,617,709                      240,617,709

Limited Liability Company Membership Interest

                        21,222        21,222

Warrants

                              

Short-Term Investments

                 21,740,423               21,740,423
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $ 255,001,372      $ 40,201,176      $ 21,222      $ 295,223,770
       

 

 

 

 

147


Wasatch Funds    

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Fund    Category    Quoted Prices
In Active Markets
For Identical
Investments
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Value at
9/30/2022

Small Cap Growth Fund

                      

Assets

 

Common Stocks

        $ 1,963,422,493      $      $      $ 1,963,422,493

Preferred Stocks

                        24,067,171        24,067,171

Warrants

                        695,813        695,813

Short-Term Investments

                 165,321               165,321
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $ 1,963,422,493      $ 165,321      $ 24,762,984      $ 1,988,350,798
       

 

 

 

Small Cap Value Fund

                      

Assets

 

Common Stocks

        $ 1,223,264,812      $      $      $ 1,223,264,812

Short-Term Investments

                 8,611,926               8,611,926
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $ 1,223,264,812      $ 8,611,926      $      $ 1,231,876,738
       

 

 

 

Ultra Growth Fund

                      

Assets

 

Common Stocks

        $ 1,353,097,246      $      $      $ 1,353,097,246

Preferred Stocks

                        11,622,503        11,622,503

Warrants

                        1,497,779        1,497,779

Short-Term Investments

                 6,762,626               6,762,626
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $ 1,353,097,246      $ 6,762,626      $ 13,120,282      $ 1,372,980,154
       

 

 

 

U.S. Select Fund

                      

Assets

 

Common Stocks

        $ 5,324,925      $      $      $ 5,324,925
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $ 5,324,925      $      $      $ 5,324,925
       

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury Fund

                      

Assets

 

U.S. Government Obligations

        $      $ 283,453,454      $      $ 283,453,454

Short-Term Investments

                 3,807,425               3,807,425
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
        $      $ 287,260,879      $      $ 287,260,879
       

 

 

 

If the securities of an Asset Class are all the same level, the asset class is shown in total. If the securities of an Asset Class cross levels, the level with the smallest number of categories and with multiple levels within a category is displayed by category. The remaining categories that do not cross levels are combined into the “Other” category.

The valuation techniques used by the Funds to measure fair value for the year ended September 30, 2022 maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs.

There was a transfer of $1,740,000, $697,000 and $1,450,000 in the Core Growth Fund, Micro Cap Fund and Ultra Growth Fund, respectively, from Level 3 to Level 1 due to the conversion of an unlisted security into a freely trading common stock. This transfer amount represents the beginning of the period value plus the purchases for the dividends paid in kind over the reporting period for Aldel Financial, Inc. and Roth CH Acquisition III Co., which transferred to Level 1 during the period in order to properly represent the activity on the Level 3 Rollforward presented below.

There was a transfer of $52,800,000 and $43,200,000 in the Small Cap Growth Fund and Ultra Growth Fund, respectively from Level 3 to Level 1 due to the conversion of an unlisted security into a freely trading common stock. This transfer amount represents the beginning of the period value plus the purchases for the dividends paid in kind over the reporting period for Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., PIPE shares which transferred to Level 1 during the period in order to properly represent the activity on the Level 3 Rollforward presented below.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of the fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the Funds during the year ended September 30, 2022:

 

Fund   Market Value
Beginning
Balance
9/30/2021
  Purchases
At Cost
  Sales
(Proceeds)
  Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
  Realized
Gain/
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Transfers
In at
Market
Value
  Transfers
Out at
Market
Value
  Market Value
Ending
Balance
9/30/2022
  Net Change
In Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
On Investments
Held at
9/30/2022

Core Growth Fund

                                       

Warrants

    $     $ 1,859,173     $     $     $     $ (800,773 )     $     $     $ 1,058,400     $ (800,773 )

Unfunded Commitment with a SPAC

    $ (1,740,000 )     $     $     $     $     $     $     $ 1,740,000     $     $
   

 

 

 
    $ (1,740,000 )     $ 1,859,173     $     $     $     $ (800,773 )     $     $ 1,740,000     $ 1,058,400     $ (800,773 )
   

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

                                       

Common Stocks

    $ 16,722     $     $     $     $     $ (139 )     $     $     $ 16,583     $ (139 )
   

 

 

 
    $ 16,722     $     $     $     $     $ (139 )     $     $     $ 16,583     $ (139 )
   

 

 

 

International Opportunities Fund

                                       

Common Stocks

    $ 8,489     $     $     $     $     $ (1,454 )     $     $     $ 7,035     $ (1,454 )
   

 

 

 
    $ 8,489     $     $     $     $     $ (1,454 )     $     $     $ 7,035     $ (1,454 )
   

 

 

 

Micro Cap Fund

                                       

Preferred Stocks

    $     $ 10,000,013     $     $     $     $ (2,349,749 )     $     $     $ 7,650,264     $ (2,349,749 )

Warrants

      584,040       587,980       (6,400 )                   (728,118 )                   437,502       (734,518 )

Unfunded Commitment
with a SPAC

      (697,000 )                                           697,000            
   

 

 

 
    $ (112,960     $ 10,587,993     $ (6,400 )     $     $     $ (3,077,867 )     $     $ 697,000     $ 8,087,766     $ (3,084,267 )
   

 

 

 

Micro Cap Value Fund

                                       

Common Stocks

    $ 17,685     $     $     $     $     $ 3,537     $     $     $ 21,222     $ 3,537

Warrants

      56,064                         (26,065 )       (29,999 )                         (29,999 )
   

 

 

 
    $ 73,749     $     $     $     $ (26,065 )     $ (26,462     $     $     $ 21,222     $ (26,462
   

 

 

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

                                       

Common Stocks

    $ 52,800,000     $     $     $     $     $     $     $ (52,800,000 )     $     $

Preferred Stocks

      13,282,849       17,999,987                         (7,215,665 )                   24,067,171       (7,215,665 )

Warrants

            538,893                         156,920                   695,813       156,920
   

 

 

 
    $ 66,082,849     $ 18,538,880     $     $     $     $ (7,058,745 )     $     $ (52,800,000 )     $ 24,762,984     $ (7,058,745 )
   

 

 

 

Ultra Growth Fund

                                       

Common Stocks

    $ 43,200,000     $     $     $     $     $     $     $ (43,200,000 )     $     $

Preferred Stocks

      300,120       15,000,004                         (3,677,621 )                   11,622,503       (3,677,621 )

Warrants

            2,026,219                         (528,440 )                   1,497,779       (528,440 )

Unfunded Commitment
with a SPAC

      (1,450,000 )                                           1,450,000            
   

 

 

 
    $ 42,050,120     $ 17,026,223     $     $     $     $ (4,206,061 )     $     $ (41,750,000 )     $ 13,120,282     $ (4,206,061 )
   

 

 

 

 

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QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fund   Description   Fair Value
At 9/30/22
    Valuation Technique   Unobservable Input   Range (Average)  
Core Growth Fund   Warrant: Insurance Brokers   $ 1,058,400     Discount for lack of marketability   Discount for lack of marketability     20%  
Micro Cap Fund  

Direct Venture Capital Investments:

Textiles

  $ 7,650,264     Market comparable companies   EV/R* multiple     1.2 - 4.1 (2.8)  
                    Discount for lack of marketability     46%  
Micro Cap Fund   Warrant: Pharmaceuticals   $ 401,022     Black Scholes   Black Scholes     100%  
Small Cap Growth Fund  

Direct Venture Capital Investments:

Textiles

  $ 13,770,449     Market comparable companies   EV/R* multiple     1.2 - 4.1 (2.8)  
                    Discount for lack of marketability     46%  
Small Cap Growth Fund   Direct Venture Capital Investments: Semiconductor Equipment   $ 588,469     Market comparable companies   EV/R* multiple     2.9 - 11.0 (7.9)  
                    Discount for lack of marketability     21%  
Small Cap Growth Fund   Direct Venture Capital Investments: Systems Software   $ 9,708,253     Market comparable companies   EV/R* multiple     2.6 - 25.9 (9.7)  
                    Discount for lack of marketability     27%  
Small Cap Growth Fund   Warrant: Pharmaceuticals   $ 695,813     Black Scholes   Black Scholes     100%  
Ultra Growth Fund   Direct Venture Capital Investments: Semiconductor Equipment   $ 147,118     Market comparable companies   EV/R* multiple     2.9 - 11.0 (7.9)  
                    Discount for lack of marketability     21%  
Ultra Growth Fund  

Direct Venture Capital Investments:

Textiles

  $ 11,475,385     Market comparable companies   EV/R* multiple     1.2 - 4.1 (2.8)  
                    Discount for lack of marketability     46%  
Ultra Growth Fund   Warrant: Insurance Brokers   $ 882,000     Discount for lack of marketability   Discount for lack of marketability     20%  
Ultra Growth Fund   Warrant: Pharmaceuticals   $ 615,779     Black Scholes   Black Scholes     100%  

 

*

Enterprise-Value-To-Revenue (“EV/R”) multiple is a measure of the value of a stock that compares a company’s enterprise value to its revenue.

Changes in EV/R multiples may change the fair value of an investment. Generally, a decrease in this multiple will result in a decrease in the fair value of an investment.

The Funds’ other Level 3 investments have been valued using observable inputs, unadjusted third-party transactions and quotations or unadjusted historical third-party information. No unobservable inputs internally developed by the Funds have been applied to these investments, thus they have been excluded from the above table.

Additional information about the Funds’ fair valuation practices is available in the Funds’ most recent Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information (SAI) and Report to Shareholders. This information is available on the Funds’ website at wasatchglobal.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

13. OFFSETTING

Each Fund is party to various netting arrangements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requires disclosure about certain netting arrangements and similar agreements to enable users of a Fund’s financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on the Fund’s financial position. The scope of the disclosure is limited to derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

The following tables present information about financial instruments that were subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of September 30, 2022:

Repurchase Agreements

 

         Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Fund   Counterparty    Gross Asset Amounts
Presented in Statements
Of Assets and Liabilities
   Financial
Instrument
   Collateral
Received1
  Net Amount
(not less
than 0)

Core Growth Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.      $ 10,622,074      $   —      $ (10,622,074 )     $   —

Emerging India Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        20,897,035               (20,897,035 )      

Emerging Markets Select Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        12,309,784               (12,309,784 )      

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        2,086,897               (2,086,897 )      

Global Value Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        3,220,268               (3,220,268 )      

International Growth Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        11,611,836               (11,611,836 )      

International Opportunities Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        28,357,537               (28,357,537 )      

International Select Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        114,171               (114,171 )      

Micro Cap Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        11,281,552               (11,281,552 )      

Micro Cap Value Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        21,740,423               (21,740,423 )      

Small Cap Growth Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        165,321               (165,321 )      

Small Cap Value Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        8,611,926               (8,611,926 )      

Ultra Growth Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        6,762,626               (6,762,626 )      

U.S. Treasury Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.        3,807,425               (3,807,425 )      

 

1  

Repurchase agreements are classified as short-term investments in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The market value of the collateral received is greater than the amounts indicated in the table above. For further information, see Note 3-Securities and Other Investments “Repurchase Agreements” and the Schedules of Investments.

Securities Borrowed For Short Sales

 

         Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Fund   Counterparty    Gross Liability Amounts
Presented in Statements
of Assets and Liabilities
   Financial
Instrument
   Collateral
pledged1
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than 0)

Long/Short Alpha Fund

  Fixed Income Clearing Corp.      $ 7,331,497      $   —      $ (7,331,497 )     $   —

 

1  

The market value of the collateral pledged is greater than the amount indicated in the table. For further information, see Note 3 — Securities and Other Investments “Short Sales” and the Schedule of Investments.

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events and has determined that there are no additional events that would require adjustment to or additional disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of Wasatch Funds Trust and Shareholders of each of the twenty funds listed in the table below

OPINIONS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds indicated in the table below (constituting Wasatch Funds Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of September 30, 2022, the related statements of operations, cash flows for Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund, and changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of September 30, 2022, the results of each of their operations, the cash flows for Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund, the changes in each of their net assets, and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Wasatch Core Growth Fund®(1)    Wasatch Emerging India Fund®(1)
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund®(1)    Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund®(1)
Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund®(1)    Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund®(1)
Wasatch Global Select Fund®(2)    Wasatch Global Value Fund®(1)
Wasatch Greater China Fund®(3)    Wasatch International Growth Fund®(1)
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund®(1)    Wasatch International Select Fund®(2)
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund®(5)    Wasatch Micro Cap Fund®(4)
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund®(4)    Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund®(1)
Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund®(1)    Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund®(4)
Wasatch U.S. Select Fund®(6)    Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund®(1)

 

  1.

Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2022, statement of changes in net assets for the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and financial highlights for the years ended September 30, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018

  2. 

Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2022, statement of changes in net assets for the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and financial highlights for the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and the period from October 1, 2019 (inception) through September 30, 2020

  3. 

Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2022, statement of changes in net assets for the year ended September 30, 2022 and the period from November 30, 2020 (inception) through September 30, 2021 and financial highlights for the year ended September 30, 2022 and the period from November 30, 2020 (inception) through September 30, 2021

  4. 

Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2022, statement of changes in net assets for the years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein

  5. 

Statement of operations, statement of cash flows, statement of changes in net assets and financial highlights for the period October 1, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2022

  6. 

Statement of operations, statement of changes in net assets and financial highlights for the period June 13, 2022 (inception) through September 30, 2022

BASIS FOR OPINIONS

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Kansas City, Missouri

November 22, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Wasatch Funds Trust since 2002.

 

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Supplemental Information

 

MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST

Management Information. The business affairs of Wasatch Funds are overseen by its Board of Trustees. The Board consists of four Independent Trustees. Each of the Independent Trustees will serve until their successors are qualified, appointed or elected in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust and By-Laws. Ms. Allison, Mr. Rinne and Ms. Fletcher were elected by shareholders.

The Trustees and executive officers of Wasatch Funds and their principal occupations for at least the last five years are set forth below. The Advisor retains proprietary rights to the Trust name. The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, online at wasatchglobal.com or upon request by calling Wasatch Funds at 800.551.1700.

 

Name, Address

And Age

 

Position(s)

Held with

Wasatch Funds

 

Term of Office1

And Length of
Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios
In Fund
Complex
Overseen
By Trustee
   

Other Directorships

Held by Trustees

During Past 5 Years2

Independent Trustees

         

Miriam M. Allison

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 75

  Trustee and Chair of the Board  

Indefinite

Served as

Trustee

since 2010

  Rancher since 2004. Chairman of UMB Fund Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2005.     20     Director, Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. (27 portfolios) from 2006 to 2021.

Heikki Rinne

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 70

  Trustee and Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee  

Indefinite

Served as

Trustee

since 2012

  Chief Executive Officer of the Halton Group Ltd. (an indoor environmental control manufacturing and technology company), from 2002 to 2016. Director, Halton Foundation since 2010. A Founder and Principal Owner of Sitoumus LLC (a training and consulting firm focusing on empowering organizational and individual engagement as well as general consulting), January 2017 to present.     20     Director, Halton Group Ltd. from 2016 to 2020.

Kristen M. Fletcher

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 69

 

Trustee and

Chair of

the Audit Committee

 

Indefinite

Served as

Trustee

since 2014

  Director, Utah Museum of Fine Arts since 2021. Director, Youth Sports Alliance from 2015 to 2021. Trustee, Woodlands Commercial Bank (a/k/a Lehman Brothers Commercial Bank) from 2009 to 2012. Chairman and CEO, ABN AMRO, Inc. and U.S. Country Representative, ABN AMRO Bank, NV from 2002 to 2004.     20     Director, Youth Sports Alliance from 2015 to 2021. Trustee, Woodlands Commercial Bank (a/k/a Lehman Brothers Commercial Bank) from 2009 to 2012. Director Emeritus, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera since September 2017. Director, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera from 2005 to September 2017.

Mark Robinson

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 63

  Trustee  

Indefinite

Served as

Trustee

since 2020

  Chief Financial Officer of Truckstop.com LLC from 2016 to 2019. Chief Financial Officer of SABA Software, Inc. from 2013 to 2015.     20     Chairman of Vita Vis Nutrition, Inc. from 2014 to 2016.

 

 

1 

A Trustee may serve until his/her death, resignation, removal or retirement. Each Independent Trustee shall retire as Trustee at the end of the calendar year in which he/she attains the age of 75 years. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to permit continued service after the mandatory retirement age for any individual Trustee in its sole discretion.

 

2 

Directorships are those held by a Trustee in any company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act or any company registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (continued)

 

Name, Address

And Age

 

Position(s)

Held with

Trust

     Term of Office and
Length of Time Served
    

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Officers

           

Eric S. Bergeson

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 56

  President     

Indefinite

Served as President since May 2018

     President for Wasatch Funds since May 2018. President of the Advisor since January 2017. Vice President of Institutional Sales for the Advisor since June 1998.

Russell L. Biles

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 54

  Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President and Secretary     

Indefinite

Served as Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since February 2007 and Secretary since November 2008

     Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President for Wasatch Funds since February 2007. Secretary for Wasatch Funds since November 2008. Counsel for the Advisor since October 2006.

Michael K. Yeates

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 40

  Treasurer     

Indefinite

Served as Treasurer since May 2018

     Treasurer for Wasatch Funds since May 2018. Chief Financial Officer of the Advisor since September 2007.

David Corbett

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 49

  Assistant Vice President     

Indefinite

Served as Assistant Vice President since August 2012

     Assistant Vice President for Wasatch Funds since August 2012. Director of Mutual Fund Services for the Advisor since June 2007.

Cheryl Reich

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 39

  Assistant Secretary     

Indefinite

Served as Assistant Secretary since February 2017

     Assistant Secretary for Wasatch Funds since February 2017. Compliance Associate for the Advisor since September 2012.

Kara H. Becker

505 Wakara Way

3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Age 39

  Assistant Treasurer     

Indefinite

Served as Assistant Treasurer since May 2018

     Assistant Treasurer for Wasatch Funds since May 2018. Controller for the Advisor since January 2012.

 

ADDITIONAL TAX INFORMATION

The Funds hereby designate the following amounts or maximum amounts allowable as long term capital gain dividends for the purpose of the dividends paid deduction. The amounts designated here may include the utilization of earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

 

Fund    Amount

Core Growth Fund

     $ 556,536,913

Emerging India Fund

       27,428,712

Emerging Markets Select Fund

       1,628,008

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

       38,285,535

Global Opportunities Fund

       20,801,935

Global Select Fund

       1,627,167

Global Value Fund

       938,921

International Growth Fund

       115,269,077

International Opportunities Fund

       96,496,159

Micro Cap Fund

       195,974,009

Micro Cap Value Fund

       59,641,150

Small Cap Growth Fund

       606,580,925

Small Cap Value Fund

       122,762,260

Ultra Growth Fund

       209,132,698

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, certain dividends paid by each Fund may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 20% as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. To the extent dividends are paid during the calendar year 2022, complete information will be reported on shareholders’ 2022 Form 1099-DIV.

The amount designated as qualified dividend income for the year ended September 30, 2022 will be at the highest amount permitted by law.

Corporate shareholders should note that for the year ended September 30, 2022, the percentage of the Funds’ investment income (i.e., net investment income plus short term capital gains) that qualified for the corporate dividends received deductions are as follows:

 

 

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Fund    Dividend
Received
Deduction

Core Growth Fund

       33.60 %

Global Opportunities Fund

       46.82 %

Global Select Fund

       7.42 %

Global Value Fund

       23.25 %

Micro Cap Fund

       1.47 %

Micro Cap Value Fund

       3.89 %

Small Cap Growth Fund

       25.58 %

Small Cap Value Fund

       100.00 %

Ultra Growth Fund

       7.03 %

The Funds have made an election under Internal Revenue Code Section 853 to pass through foreign taxes paid by a Fund to its shareholders. For the year ended September 30, 2022, the total amount of foreign taxes paid that was passed through to shareholders for information reporting purposes was as follows:

 

Fund    Amount

Emerging India Fund

     $ 6,171,400

Emerging Markets Select Fund

       2,394,875

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

       6,102,330

Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund

       126,827

Global Opportunities Fund

       1,090,038

Global Select Fund

       42,873

Global Value Fund

       204,570

Greater China Fund

       4,682

International Growth Fund

       4,297,113

International Opportunities Fund

       670,783

PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RECORD

A description of the policies and procedures the Advisor uses to vote proxies related to the Funds’ portfolio securities is set forth in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request or by calling 800.551.1700 or visiting the Funds’ website at wasatchglobal.com or the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at www.sec.gov.

Wasatch Funds’ proxy voting record is available without charge on the Funds’ website at wasatchglobal.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov no later than August 31 for the prior 12 months ended June 30.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE ON FORM N-PORT

The Funds file their complete schedules of investments with the SEC for their first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

STATEMENT REGARDING LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Wasatch Funds have adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program to govern the approach to

managing liquidity risk within the Wasatch Funds (the “Program”). The Board has approved the designation of the Advisor’s Liquidity Risk Committee to oversee the Program.

The Program’s principal objectives include supporting each Fund’s compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and mitigating the risk that a Fund will be unable to meet its redemption obligations timely. The Program also includes a number of elements that support the management and assessment of liquidity risk, including an annual assessment of factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity and the periodic classification and reclassification of a Fund’s investments into groupings that reflect the Liquidity Risk Committee’s assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions.

Each of the Wasatch Funds maintains a high level of liquidity and is deemed to be a Fund that primarily holds assets that are defined as highly liquid investments. A Highly Liquid Investment is defined as cash and any investment reasonably expected to be convertible into cash in current market conditions in three business days or less without the conversion to cash significantly changing the market value of the investment. A Fund that is deemed to primarily hold assets that are Highly Liquid Investments will have at least 55% of its net assets in Highly Liquid Investments. As a result, each Fund has not adopted a Highly Liquid Investment minimum.

There have been no liquidity events that have materially affected the performance of the Funds or their ability to timely meet redemptions without dilution to existing shareholders. The Liquidity Risk Committee has determined, and reported to the Board, that the Program has operated adequately and effectively to manage the Funds’ liquidity risk since implementation. There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in the Fund may be subject.

Further information on liquidity risks applicable to the Funds can be found within the Prospectus.

BOARD CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADVISORY AGREEMENT FOR THE WASATCH U.S. SELECT FUND

At a special meeting held on February 8, 2022 (the “Meeting”), the Board of the Trust (the “Board”) unanimously approved the Advisory and Service Contract (the “New Fund Advisory Agreement”) between Wasatch Advisors, Inc., doing business as Wasatch Global Investors, Inc. (the “Advisor”) and the Trust on behalf of the Wasatch U.S. Select Fund, a new series of the Trust (the “New Fund”). As the Board is comprised of all disinterested Trustees (the “Independent Trustees”), the references to Board and/or Independent Trustees shall mean all the Independent Trustees.

 

 

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In connection with the evaluation of the New Fund Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees through independent counsel requested and received materials and other information in adequate time for a careful review in advance of the Meeting or at prior meetings. The materials covered, among other things:

  The terms and conditions of the New Fund Advisory Agreement, including the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the New Fund by the Advisor;
  The organization of the Advisor, including the experience of persons who will manage the New Fund;
  Certain performance-related information (as described below);
  The proposed management fee of the Advisor, including comparisons of such fees with the management fees of comparable, unaffiliated funds prepared by Broadridge Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party provider of investment company data;
  The projected expenses of the New Fund, including comparisons of the New Fund’s expected expense ratios with the expense ratios of comparable, unaffiliated funds compiled by Broadridge;
  Certain profitability data of the Advisor for advisory services as described below; and
  The soft dollar practices of the Advisor.

At the Meeting, the Advisor made presentations to and responded to questions from the Board. On the day preceding the Meeting and during the Meeting, the Independent Trustees and their legal counsel met privately in executive sessions to, among other things, evaluate the New Fund. The Independent Trustees considered, among other things, the services to be provided by the Advisor including the portfolio management team, fees and expense caps, the market for this product, the risks of the New Fund and the risks incurred by the Advisor in managing this New Fund, certain performance data and the comparative fee report.

The Independent Trustees were advised by independent legal counsel throughout the review and received a memorandum outlining their fiduciary duties and legal standards in reviewing advisory agreements. As outlined in more detail below, the Independent Trustees considered all factors they believed relevant with respect to the New Fund. Each Trustee may have accorded different weight to the various factors and information discussed below in reaching his or her conclusions with respect to the New Fund Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also drew on information they had received in their capacity as trustees of other existing Wasatch funds.

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Independent Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided by the Advisor,

including portfolio management services and administrative services, to the New Fund. Given that the Advisor already serves as adviser to other Wasatch funds overseen by the Independent Trustees, the Board is familiar with and has a good understanding of the organization, operation, personnel and services of the Advisor. As the Independent Trustees meet regularly throughout the year to oversee the Wasatch funds, the Independent Trustees have also relied upon their knowledge from their meetings and any other interactions throughout the years with the Advisor in evaluating the proposed New Fund Advisory Agreement.

At the Meeting and/or at prior meetings, the Independent Trustees reviewed materials outlining, among other things, the Advisor’s organization and business; the types of services that the Advisor provides to the Wasatch funds and are expected to provide to the New Fund; the experience and tenure of the portfolio managers for the New Fund; and the Advisor’s investment philosophy and process for the New Fund.

In addition to portfolio management services, the Independent Trustees recognized that the New Fund, as a registered investment company, will operate in a highly regulated industry and as such, the Advisor shall provide a comprehensive set of administrative and non-advisory services to manage and operate the New Fund (in addition to those provided by third parties). The Independent Trustees have further recognized that the scope and complexity of the services required to manage a registered fund, such as the New Fund, have expanded over time as a result of, among other things, regulatory and other developments. In this regard, the services the Advisor will provide shall include, but not be limited to, service provider oversight, Board support and administration, shareholder communications, fund regulatory and compliance, risk identification and management, tax administration, and other administration services. In addition to the services to be provided by the Advisor, the Independent Trustees considered the various costs and entrepreneurial, reputational and regulatory risks the Advisor incurs in launching and managing the New Fund in a highly regulated industry.

Based on their review, the Independent Trustees concluded that, overall, the nature, extent and quality of services expected to be provided to the New Fund under the New Fund Advisory Agreement were satisfactory.

B. Investment Performance

The New Fund has not commenced operations and, therefore, does not have its own performance history. However, the Independent Trustees reviewed certain historical performance information of a proprietary seed account managed in a similar style as that proposed for the New Fund. In addition, the Independent Trustees are familiar with the performance records of other Wasatch funds advised by the Advisor.

 

 

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C. Fees and Expenses

In evaluating the proposed management fees and expenses that each class of the New Fund was expected to bear, the Independent Trustees considered, among other things, the New Fund’s proposed management fee and expected expense ratio for each class in absolute terms and in relation to the fees and expenses of a peer universe of comparable unaffiliated funds as the New Fund and to a more focused subset thereof (the “Peer Group”) provided by Broadridge, an independent third party. The Independent Trustees reviewed, among other things, the contractual management fee rate, the estimated expense ratios of each class of the New Fund, and the expense limitation expected to be provided by the Advisor on behalf of each class of the New Fund. The Board observed that with respect to each class of the New Fund, the proposed contractual management fee rate and the estimated net total expense ratio were below the median for its Peer Group.

In addition to the foregoing fee and expense data, at the Meeting and/or prior meetings, the Board has recognized the Advisor’s approach in proposing a management fee level for a respective fund, including, among other things, the potential value of the service (such as the experience of the management team and the fund’s potential to deliver alpha), the competitive marketplace (such as the uniqueness of the fund and the fees of competitor funds) and the economics to the Advisor (such as, the costs to provide advisory services to the particular fund and the existence of any capacity constraints of the fund which may reduce the potential for revenues to the Advisor). In this regard, the Board is aware of the research-intensive approach followed by the Advisor and the related costs incurred of such approach. The Board further considered the Advisor’s contractual commitment to limit certain operating expenses of each of the classes of the New Fund to the benefit of shareholders and the rationale for the level of the expense cap. In addition, the Board noted that the Advisor does not currently manage other funds or separately managed accounts in the same style as the New Fund. However, at the Meeting and/or prior meetings, the Board has reviewed information regarding the fee rates that the Advisor assesses for certain other types of clients and the types of services provided to these other clients, including separately managed accounts, model accounts, collective investment trusts and certain domestic and foreign funds outside the Wasatch family of funds. The Independent Trustees have recognized that the variation in fee rates between funds and other types of clients are generally due to, among other things, the extensive regulatory requirements associated with operating registered investment companies and the differences in investment parameters and strategies between the investment companies and the clients.

Based on their review, the Independent Board Members determined that the New Fund’s management fees to the Advisor were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the New Fund.

D. Profitability

In conjunction with its review of fees, at the Meeting and/or at prior meetings, the Independent Trustees have considered the profitability of the Advisor for its advisory activities to the Wasatch funds. The Independent Trustees had previously reviewed the consolidated financial statements of WA Holdings, Inc. (the parent of the Advisor) and its subsidiary (the Advisor) for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and certain profitability information for the Advisor from its relationship with the Wasatch funds for the calendar year ended December 31, 2020. In considering profitability, the Independent Trustees have recognized the difficulty and subjective nature of determining profitability which may be affected by numerous factors, including the allocation of expenses. In addition to considering the Advisor’s profitability, the Trustees have also reviewed at the Meeting or prior meetings the Advisor’s relative profitability compared to publicly available information concerning unaffiliated publicly traded investment managers. However, the Independent Trustees recognized the difficulties in comparing the profitability of various advisors given that, among other things, many of these managers are much larger than the Advisor, have different lines of business, may employ different expense allocations and charges, the profitability derived from individual funds or product lines is not generally publicly available and the profitability information of managers that is available may not be representative of the industry. The Independent Trustees also noted that the Advisor is privately held and is taxed as a Subchapter S corporation, thus certain expenses had to be attributed and/or estimated. With respect to the New Fund, however, the Independent Trustees considered the cost of launching the New Fund and as a result of its small asset base in early years, the Advisor anticipated reimbursing the New Fund for costs incurred in excess of the proposed expense cap. Based on their review, the Trustees were satisfied that the Advisor’s level of profitability was not unreasonable in light of the services to be provided.

E. Economies of Scale

The Independent Trustees considered whether the New Fund could be expected to benefit from any economies of scale. In their review, the Independent Trustees recognized that economies of scale are difficult to assess or quantify, particularly on a fund-by-fund basis. The Independent Trustees observed that economies of scale generally occur as assets grow. In their review, the Independent Trustees

 

 

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noted that, similar to other Wasatch funds, the proposed advisory fee schedule for the New Fund did not contain breakpoints that reduce the fee rate on assets above specified levels which is one method for sharing economies of scale. However, the Trustees considered that the New Fund has not commenced operations and will have a small asset base in the beginning and as a result, the Advisor anticipates reimbursing the New Fund in excess of its expense limits until the New Fund has gained sufficient assets to be self-sustaining. Further, the Trustees considered the Advisor’s representation that it believed the proposed advisory fee had taken into consideration potential economies of scale. Considering the above, among other things, the Independent Trustees concluded that the absence of breakpoints in the New Fund’s advisory fee schedule was acceptable and that the economies that may exist as assets under management increase are adequately reflected in the Advisor’s fee structure.

F. Indirect Benefits

In evaluating fees, the Independent Trustees also considered any indirect benefits or profits the Advisor or its affiliates may receive as a result of its relationship with the New Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees

recognized that the Advisor may receive benefits from soft dollar arrangements whereby the Advisor may use a portion of the brokerage commissions paid by the New Fund to acquire research that may be useful to the Advisor in managing the New Fund and other clients. The Independent Trustees have reviewed at the Meeting and/or prior meetings information concerning the Advisor’s soft dollar arrangements, including its policies for allocating brokerage in exchange for brokerage and research services. In light of their experience, the Independent Trustees are familiar with the Advisor’s soft dollar arrangements and recognize that the Advisor’s profitability may be lower if the Advisor was required to pay for this research with hard dollars.

G. Conclusion

The Independent Trustees did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Independent Trustees concluded that the terms of the New Fund Advisory Agreement were fair and reasonable, that the Advisor’s fees are reasonable in light of the services expected to be provided to the New Fund, and that the New Fund Advisory Agreement should be approved.

 

 

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Service Providers

 

Investment Advisor

Wasatch Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Wasatch Global Investors

505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Sub-Advisor for the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund

Hoisington Investment Management Co. (HIMCo)

6836 Bee Caves Road

Building 2, Suite 100

Austin, TX 78746

Administrator and Fund Accountant

State Street Bank and Trust Company

801 Pennsylvania Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64105

Distributor

ALPS Distributors, Inc.

1290 Broadway, Suite 1100

Denver, CO 80203

Transfer Agent

UMB Fund Services, Inc.

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

801 Pennsylvania Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64105

Legal Counsel to Wasatch Funds and Independent Trustees

Chapman and Cutler, LLP

111 West Monroe Street

Chicago, IL 60603

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300

Kansas City, MO 64106

 
Contact Wasatch       

 

ONLINE

wasatchglobal.com

or via email

shareholderservice@wasatchfunds.com

TELEPHONE

800.551.1700

M - F, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time

Automated Line, 24 Hours

MAIL

Regular Mail Delivery

Wasatch Funds

P.O. Box 2172

Milwaukee, WI 53201-2172

Overnight Delivery

Wasatch Funds

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212

 

 

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(b)

Not applicable.

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)

Wasatch Funds Trust (the “Registrant”) has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer.

 

(b)

No disclosures are required by this Item 2(b).

 

(c)

There have been no amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics during the reporting period for this Form N-CSR.

 

(d)

There have been no waivers granted by the Registrant to individuals covered by the Registrant’s Code of Ethics during the reporting period for this Form N-CSR.

 

(e)

Not applicable.

 

(f)

A copy of the Registrant’s Code of Ethics is attached as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(1)

The Board of Trustees of the Registrant has determined that the Registrant has at least one member serving on the Registrant’s Audit Committee that possesses the attributes identified in Instruction 2(b) of Item 3 to Form N-CSR to qualify as an “audit committee financial expert.”

 

(2)

The name of the audit committee financial experts are Miriam M. Allison and Kristen Fletcher. Each is deemed to be “independent” as that term is defined in Item 3(a)(2) of Form N-CSR.

 

(3)

Not applicable.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a)

Audit Fees - The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements or services normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the last two fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $620,000 and $555,048, respectively.

 

(b)

Audit Related Fees – During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Registrant was not billed any fees by the independent registered public accounting firm for assurance and related services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant 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 4.

During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, no fees for assurance and related services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were billed by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant’s investment adviser (the “Advisor”) or any other entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor that provides ongoing services to the Registrant.

 

(c)

Tax Fees - The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant for tax compliance, tax advice, tax planning and tax return preparation for the last two fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $135,460 and $133,824, respectively. These services consisted of the independent registered public accounting firm reviewing the Registrant’s excise tax returns, distribution requirements and RIC tax returns.


During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, no fees for tax compliance, tax advice or tax planning services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were billed by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Advisor or any other entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor that provides ongoing services to the Registrant.

 

(d)

All Other Fees – The aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) – (c) of this Item 4, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $0 and $0, respectively.

During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, no fees for other services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were billed by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Advisor or any other entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor that provides ongoing services to the Registrant.

 

(e)

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

(1)      Pursuant to the registrant’s Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee shall evaluate the independence of the independent public accountants, including evaluating whether the independent public accountants provide audit services or consulting services to the Registrant or consulting services to the Advisor, and to receive the specific representations of the independent registered public accounting firm as to their independence. Specifically, the Audit Committee will be responsible for evaluating the provision of non-audit services to the Registrant as required by Section 201 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, any pre-approval requests submitted by the independent registered public accounting firm as required by Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or as otherwise required under Section 2-01 of Regulation S-X, and shall monitor the conflict of interest requirements in Section 206 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the prohibitions on improper influence on the conduct of audits in Section 303 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Audit Committee shall pre-approve any engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm to provide any services (other than prohibited non-audit services) including the fees and other compensation to be paid to the independent registered public accounting firm.

The independent registered public accounting firm is authorized by the Audit Committee to provide non-audit services to the extent allowable under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the Registrant provided that (i) the fees payable with respect to such services do not exceed $5,000 in any calendar quarter and (ii) such fees are ratified by the Audit Committee at its next meeting. The fees payable with respect to non-audit services may be increased by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Audit Committee.

(2)      There were no pre-approval requirements waived for the services provided to the Registrant described in paragraphs (b)-(d) of Item 4 by the Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (the “De Minimis Rule”). There were no fees billed for services provided to the Advisor described in paragraphs (b)-(d) of Item 4 that were required to be pre-approved by the Audit Committee as described in paragraph (e)(1) of Item 4.

 

(f)

No disclosures are required by this Item 4(f).

 

(g)

For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the aggregate non-audit fees billed by the independent registered public accounting firm for services rendered to the Registrant and the Advisor and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor that provided ongoing services to the Registrant were approximately $0 and $0, respectively.

 

(h)

No disclosures are required by this Item 4(h).

 

(i)

Not applicable.

 

(j)

Not applicable.


Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)

Schedule of Investments is included as a part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to this item.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)

The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the 1940 Act) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

 

(b)

There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a)

Not applicable.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)

Code of Ethics is attached hereto.

 

(a)(2)

The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the 1940 Act are attached hereto.


(a)(3)

Not applicable.

 

(a)(4)

Not applicable.

 

(b)

The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) of the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

WASATCH FUNDS TRUST

 

By:    /s/ Eric S. Bergeson
   Eric S. Bergeson
   President (principal executive officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust

Date:

  

December 1, 2022

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:    /s/ Eric S. Bergeson
   Eric S. Bergeson
   President (principal executive officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust
Date:    December 1, 2022
By:    /s/ Michael K. Yeates
   Michael K. Yeates
   Treasurer (principal financial officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust
Date:    December 1, 2022