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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number            811-07739                                       

                                         Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.                                        

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

                  Bridgewater, NJ 08807                  

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Owen T. Meacham

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60603

With a copy to:

Stephen H. Bier, Esq.

Dechert LLP

1095 Avenue of the Americas

                  New York, NY 10036                  

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 435-8105

Date of fiscal year end: 10/31/2011

Date of reporting period: 10/31/2011


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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

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Expense Example

     2   

Performance Information and Statements of Net Assets

  

Global Equity Portfolio

     3   

International Equity Portfolio

     10   

International Small Companies Portfolio

     18   

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

     26   

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

     35   

Statements of Operations

     44   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     47   

Financial Highlights

     52   

Notes to Financial Statements

     57   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     68   

Supplemental Tax Information

     69   

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

     70   

Privacy Notice

     76   

Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund

     77   

Supplemental Information

     83   

For use only when preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

 


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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Expense Example

October 31, 2011 (unaudited)

 

 

As a shareholder of a Harding Loevner Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; shareholder services fees and other fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on May 1, 2011 and held for the entire six month period from May 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011 for the Global Equity Portfolio—Institutional Class, International Equity Portfolio—Institutional Class, Institutional Small Companies Portfolio—Institutional Class, Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio and Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio—Institutional Class.

Actual Expenses

The first line under each Portfolio in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Portfolio under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line under each Portfolio in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the second line under each Portfolio in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

    

                               
    

Beginning

Account Value

May 1, 2011

   

Ending Account

Value

October 31, 2011

   

Annualized

Expense Ratio

   

Expenses Paid

During Period*

(May 1, 2011

to October 31, 2011)

 

Global Equity Portfolio—Institutional Class

         

Actual

  $ 1,000.00      $ 897.20        1.00%      $ 4.78   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,020.16        1.00%        5.09   

International Equity Portfolio—Institutional Class

         

Actual

    1,000.00        858.40        0.86%        4.03   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,020.87        0.86%        4.38   

International Small Companies Portfolio—Institutional Class^

         

Actual

    1,000.00        857.50        1.50%        4.69   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,017.64        1.50%        7.63   

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

         

Actual

    1,000.00        853.80        1.30%        6.07   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,018.65        1.30%        6.61   

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio—Institutional Class

         

Actual

    1,000.00        844.50        1.84%        8.55   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,015.93        1.84%        9.35   

* Expenses are calculated using each Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days).

^International Small Companies Portfolio - Institutional Class commenced operations on June 30, 2011 and the Actual example reflects the period from June 30, 2011 to October 31, 2011 (123 days). However, for purposes of comparability, the Hypothetical example assumes that the Portfolio’s Institutional Class was operational for the full six month period.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Global Equity Portfolio (Institutional Class) — Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

Global Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class And The Lipper Global Fund Index

And The MSCI All Country World Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

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      Returns for the Year Ended October  31, 2011
      Cumulative Total Returns   Average  Annualized
Total Return
FUND NAME    Last 12 Months   Inception   Inception

Global Equity Portfolio—
Institutional Class (Inception date 11/03/09)

   0.27%   15.71%   7.60%

MSCI All Country World Index (Net Dividends)

   0.42%   14.34%   6.96%

Lipper Global Fund Index

   -2.46%   11.77%   5.74%

    

            

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Global Equity Portfolio (Institutional Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The Global Equity Portfolio (Institutional Class) gained 0.27% for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (the Index), rose 0.42%, net of foreign withholding taxes.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of global companies that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of durable growth, financial strength, management quality, and sustainable competitive advantage.

The Global Equity Portfolio performance differed little from the Index in the fiscal year. Viewed through the lens of sector breakdowns, the Portfolio benefited from its relatively small weighting in Financials, as well as from large weightings in Consumer Staples and Information Technology. The Portfolio’s small holdings exposure to the top-performing Energy sector hurt relative performance.

The stocks we owned within Financials fell more heavily than those of the Index, dragged down by banks with emerging markets businesses, especially Turkey’s GarantiBank, India’s ICICI Bank, and Erste Bank, the Austrian (eurozone) bank with large Central European subsidiaries, whose large Swiss franc lending book was a focus of both investor and political attention. Holdings within Information Technology added significantly to relative performance, especially Apple, Teradata, and EMC, but that was offset by poor stock selection within Consumer Discretionary, particularly Li & Fung and Staples, both from the retailing industry group.

From a geographic perspective, the Portfolio was aided by our underweight in the eurozone. Also, the holdings we did own performed better than the regional sub-Index, in part due to a near-absence of financial companies amongst the holdings. We also benefited once again from good stock selection in Japan (M3, Unicharm), as well as from our modest holdings in Emerging Markets. Our large weight in the US was helpful as well, but it was offset by lagging stocks within the US, particularly our Financials (JPMorgan Chase, Greenhill—since sold) along with showings from Industrials (Emerson Electric) and retailing (Staples).

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The MSCI All Country World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets. The Index consists of 45 developed and emerging market countries. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Advertising

       1.0 %

Agriculture

       1.2  

Apparel

       2.3  

Banks

       12.1  

Beverages

       0.9  

Chemicals

       9.2  

Commercial Services

       0.7  

Computers

       8.3  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

       6.6  

Distribution/Wholesale

       2.4  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       2.5  

Electronics

       1.7  

Food

       4.4  

Healthcare - Products

       3.8  

Holding Companies - Diversified

       0.9  

Internet

       7.7  

Machinery - Diversified

       2.7  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

       1.0  

Mutual Funds

       4.3  

Oil & Gas

       2.5  

Oil & Gas Services

       2.4  

Pharmaceuticals

       3.2  

Retail

       7.9  

Software

       7.0  

Telecommunications

       3.2  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       99.9  

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       0.1  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 95.6%

     

Australia - 1.3%

     

Cochlear Ltd. (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     43,678       $ 2,667,991   
     

 

 

 

Austria - 0.1%

     

Erste Group Bank AG (Banks)(1)

     12,740         271,442   
     

 

 

 

China - 2.3%

     

Anta Sports Products Ltd. (Retail)(1)

     1,453,000         1,300,972   

China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)

     576,241         1,779,772   

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., Class H (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     1,570,000         1,618,635   
     

 

 

 
        4,699,379   
     

 

 

 

France - 4.5%

     

Air Liquide SA (Chemicals)(1)

     26,237         3,388,686   

Dassault Systemes SA (Software)(1)

     44,250         3,723,650   

L’Oreal SA (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     18,610         2,049,524   
     

 

 

 
        9,161,860   
     

 

 

 

Germany - 0.5%

     

Qiagen NV (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     80,278         1,115,945   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong - 2.4%

     

Li & Fung Ltd. (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     2,565,600         4,952,611   
     

 

 

 

India - 2.7%

     

ICICI Bank Ltd. - Sponsored ADR (Banks)

     148,600         5,521,976   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 1.2%

     

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT (Banks)(1)

     2,786,400         2,519,242   
     

 

 

 

Japan - 9.4%

     

ABC-Mart Inc. (Retail)(1)

     53,800         2,108,353   

FANUC Corp. (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     34,500         5,570,914   

Keyence Corp. (Electronics)(1)

     13,960         3,550,752   

M3 Inc. (Internet)(1)

     510         2,307,177   

Unicharm Corp. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     127,600         5,731,433   
     

 

 

 
        19,268,629   
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg - 1.1%

     

Millicom International Cellular SA - SDR (Telecommunications)(1)

     21,000         2,305,427   
     

 

 

 

Mexico - 1.9%

     

America Movil SAB de CV, Class L - ADR (Telecommunications)

     73,800         1,875,996   

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV - Sponsored ADR (Beverages)

     21,700         1,943,235   
     

 

 

 
        3,819,231   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Russia - 1.1%

     

Gazprom OAO - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)(1)

     192,400       $ 2,229,366   
     

 

 

 

Singapore - 2.4%

     

Olam International Ltd. (Food)(1)

     2,437,000         4,872,460   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 1.0%

     

Sasol Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     45,230         2,042,829   
     

 

 

 

Spain - 1.2%

     

Inditex SA (Retail)(1)

     26,500         2,398,848   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland - 6.5%

     

Nestle SA - Sponsored ADR, Reg S (Food)

     71,055         4,104,137   

Novartis AG, Reg S (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     77,620         4,384,979   

Sonova Holding AG, Reg S (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     22,880         2,412,237   

Swatch Group AG, Bearer (Retail)(1)

     5,830         2,444,593   
     

 

 

 
        13,345,946   
     

 

 

 

Turkey - 0.1%

     

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS - ADR (Banks)

     90,300         319,662   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 5.7%

     

RPS Group plc (Commercial Services)(1)

     512,126         1,479,826   

Standard Chartered plc (Banks)(1)

     349,700         8,146,599   

WPP plc (Advertising)(1)

     197,370         2,045,524   
     

 

 

 
        11,671,949   
     

 

 

 

United States - 50.2%

     

3M Co. (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)

     26,870         2,123,267   

Abbott Laboratories (Pharmaceuticals)

     38,980         2,099,853   

Amazon.com Inc. (Internet)*

     8,900         1,900,239   

Apple Inc. (Computers)*

     15,000         6,071,700   

Bunge Ltd. (Agriculture)

     40,670         2,512,186   

Cisco Systems Inc. (Telecommunications)

     130,215         2,412,884   

Citrix Systems Inc. (Software)*

     60,260         4,388,736   

Coach Inc. (Apparel)

     71,100         4,626,477   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A (Computers)*

     29,500         2,146,125   

Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)

     38,550         3,483,764   

eBay Inc. (Internet)*

     171,700         5,465,211   

EMC Corp. (Computers)*

     218,350         5,351,758   

Emerson Electric Co. (Electrical Components & Equipment)

     106,070         5,104,088   

Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil & Gas)

     37,790         2,951,021   

F5 Networks Inc. (Internet)*

     24,500         2,546,775   

Google Inc., Class A (Internet)*

     6,147         3,642,958   

Informatica Corp. (Software)*

     48,100         2,188,550   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Banks)

     11,400         396,264   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

United States - 50.2% - (continued)

     

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Retail)*

     38,200       $ 2,157,536   

McDonald’s Corp. (Retail)

     58,600         5,441,010   

Monsanto Co. (Chemicals)

     85,100         6,191,025   

Oracle Corp. (Software)

     124,410         4,076,916   

Praxair Inc. (Chemicals)

     27,220         2,767,457   

Procter & Gamble Co. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)

     34,300         2,194,857   

Schlumberger Ltd. (Oil & Gas Services)

     65,690         4,826,244   

Sigma-Aldrich Corp. (Chemicals)

     67,600         4,426,448   

Staples Inc. (Retail)

     29,200         436,832   

SVB Financial Group (Banks)*

     4,700         215,918   

Teradata Corp. (Computers)*

     58,900         3,513,974   

Wells Fargo & Co. (Banks)

     289,660         7,505,091   
     

 

 

 
        103,165,164   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $170,685,545)

        196,349,957   
     

 

 

 

Cash Equivalent - 4.3%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     8,856,325         8,856,325   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $8,856,325)

        8,856,325   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%

(Cost $ 179,541,870)

      $ 205,206,282   
     

 

 

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations  

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt
SDR Swedish Depositary Receipt
Reg S Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
(1) Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.
* Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

Other Assets, Net of Liabilities - 0.1%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 199,726   

Foreign currency (cost $33,206)

     33,560   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     138,889   

Tax reclaim receivable

     91,027   

Prepaid expenses

     30,222   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (164,886

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (12,249

Other liabilities

     (94,026
  

 

 

 
     222,263   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Institutional Class

  

Applicable to 6,291,759 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 147,108,283   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 23.38   
  

 

 

 

Advisor Class

  

Applicable to 2,496,377 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 58,320,262   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 23.36   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 179,043,463   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     738,434   

Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions

     (23,788

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     25,670,436   
  

 

 

 
   $ 205,428,545   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio (Institutional Class) — Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

International Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class And The Lipper International Fund Index

And The MSCI All Country World ex-US Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

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     Returns for the Year Ended October 31, 2011
     Cumulative Total Returns   Average Annualized
Total Return
  FUND NAME    Last 12 Months   5 YR   10 YR   5 YR   10 YR

International Equity Portfolio—
Institutional Class (Inception date 5/11/94)

   -2.72%   13.41%   105.52%   2.55%   7.47%

MSCI All Country World ex-US Index (Net dividends)

   -4.66%   -1.81%   108.20%   -0.36%   7.61%

Lipper International Fund Index

   -6.42%   -6.80%   86.67%   -1.40%   6.44%

    

          

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio (Institutional Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The International Equity Portfolio (Institutional Class) fell 2.72% for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-US Index (the Index), fell 4.66%, net of foreign withholding taxes.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of non-US companies that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of durable growth, financial strength, management quality, and sustainable competitive advantage.

The International Equity Portfolio outperformed the Index in the fiscal year due to both good stock selection and favorable sector allocations. Viewed through the lens of sector breakdowns, the Portfolio benefited from its large holdings of Consumer Staples and Health Care companies, whose sectors actually rose though the year. The Portfolio also benefited from its underweight in Financials and zero holdings in Utilities, the two worst-performing sectors.

The stocks we owned within Financials fell more heavily than those of the Index, dragged down by banks with emerging market businesses, especially Turkey’s GarantiBank, India’s ICICI Bank, and Erste Bank, the Austrian (eurozone) bank with large Central European subsidiaries, whose large Swiss franc lending book was a focus of both investor and political attention. Holdings within Information Technology added to relative performance, especially ARM Holdings within semiconductors, Dassault Systemes within software, and Keyence and Hoya within tech hardware & equipment. We also enjoyed good stock selection within Industrials, particularly from Atlas Copco and Fanuc within capital goods. Energy holdings lagged, especially EnCana and Petrobras.

From a geographic perspective, the Portfolio garnered little benefit overall from regional allocation, but did benefit from good stocks relative to the regional sub-indices in Europe, both within and outside the eurozone. In particular, our holdings in both France and Germany bettered their respective country indices. This was partly due to light holdings of Financials in those countries, in preference for multinational industrial companies. The Portfolio also benefited from good stock selection in Japan, notably from M3 in Health Care and Unicharm in Consumer Staples.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. The portfolio invests in smaller companies which involve additional risks such as limited liquidity and greater volatility.

The MSCI All Country World ex-US Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets, excluding the US. The Index consists of 44 developed and emerging market countries. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Advertising

       2.0 %

Agriculture

       1.1  

Auto Parts & Equipment

       2.0  

Banks

       9.9  

Biotechnology

       1.1  

Chemicals

       5.3  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

       4.4  

Distribution/Wholesale

       3.1  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       2.2  

Electronics

       2.9  

Engineering & Construction

       1.2  

Food

       5.9  

Healthcare - Products

       7.0  

Holding Companies - Diversified

       2.3  

Home Furnishings

       2.4  

Insurance

       3.2  

Internet

       1.1  

Leisure Time

       0.9  

Machinery - Construction & Mining

       1.6  

Machinery - Diversified

       3.1  

Media

       1.1  

Metal Fabrication/Hardware

       1.0  

Mutual Funds

       2.1  

Oil & Gas

       7.3  

Oil & Gas Services

       2.9  

Pharmaceuticals

       3.6  

Retail

       3.4  

Semiconductors

       4.4  

Software

       5.6  

Telecommunications

       4.0  

Transportation

       1.8  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       99.9  

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       0.1  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

 

Common Stocks - 93.5%

     

Australia - 2.5%

     

Cochlear Ltd. (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     282,211       $ 17,238,341   

CSL Ltd. (Biotechnology)(1)

     431,400         12,917,753   
     

 

 

 
        30,156,094   
     

 

 

 

Austria - 0.9%

     

Erste Group Bank AG (Banks)(1)

     519,020         11,058,378   
     

 

 

 

Brazil - 0.1%

     

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - ADR (Oil & Gas)

     43,988         1,188,116   
     

 

 

 

Canada - 4.4%

     

Canadian National Railway Co. (Transportation)

     274,300         21,510,606   

Encana Corp. (Oil & Gas)

     582,882         12,648,539   

Imperial Oil Ltd. (Oil & Gas)

     460,290         18,973,154   
     

 

 

 
        53,132,299   
     

 

 

 

China - 0.9%

     

China Resources Enterprise Ltd. (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)

     3,150,000         11,455,919   
     

 

 

 

Finland - 1.0%

     

Nokian Renkaat OYJ (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     342,700         12,537,309   
     

 

 

 

France - 13.0%

     

Air Liquide SA (Chemicals)(1)

     312,882         40,410,826   

Dassault Systemes SA (Software)(1)

     573,700         48,277,024   

L’Oreal SA (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     231,470         25,491,848   

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)

     97,580         16,171,735   

Schneider Electric SA (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     449,400         26,030,500   
     

 

 

 
        156,381,933   
     

 

 

 

Germany - 7.7%

     

Allianz SE, Reg S (Insurance)(1)

     252,500         28,207,642   

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     339,168         33,337,174   

Qiagen NV (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     847,070         11,775,130   

SAP AG - Sponsored ADR (Software)

     324,800         19,604,928   
     

 

 

 
        92,924,874   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong - 4.0%

     

Li & Fung Ltd. (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     19,208,400         37,079,718   

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd. (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     18,144,000         11,134,524   
     

 

 

 
        48,214,242   
     

 

 

 

India - 1.3%

     

ICICI Bank Ltd. - Sponsored ADR (Banks)

     418,900         15,566,324   
     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Japan - 12.8%

     

FANUC Corp. (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     229,700       $ 37,090,986   

Hoya Corp. (Electronics)(1)

     893,100         19,592,172   

JGC Corp. (Engineering & Construction)(1)

     534,000         14,992,746   

Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (Media)(1)

     14,005         13,684,597   

Keyence Corp. (Electronics)(1)

     59,865         15,226,773   

M3 Inc. (Internet)(1)

     2,966         13,417,817   

MISUMI Group Inc. (Metal Fabrication/Hardware)(1)

     607,900         12,685,269   

Unicharm Corp. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     611,500         27,466,860   
     

 

 

 
        154,157,220   
     

 

 

 

Mexico - 4.0%

     

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L - ADR (Telecommunications)

     978,800         24,881,096   

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, Class V - Sponsored ADR (Retail)

     910,640         23,403,448   
     

 

 

 
        48,284,544   
     

 

 

 

Poland - 0.7%

     

Bank Pekao SA - GDR, Reg S (Banks)(1)#

     175,660         8,173,706   
     

 

 

 

Russia - 0.9%

     

Gazprom OAO - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)(1)

     936,640         10,852,982   
     

 

 

 

Singapore - 0.8%

     

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     1,044,083         10,185,423   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 2.7%

     

MTN Group Ltd. (Telecommunications)(1)

     1,361,000         23,588,542   

Sasol Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     197,641         8,926,524   
     

 

 

 
        32,515,066   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 0.8%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - GDR (Home Furnishings)(1)

     23,420         10,036,953   
     

 

 

 

Sweden - 1.6%

     

Atlas Copco AB, Class A (Machinery - Construction & Mining)(1)

     888,800         19,325,808   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland - 11.7%

     

Lonza Group AG, Reg S (Chemicals)(1)*

     226,400         15,020,791   

Nestle SA - Sponsored ADR, Reg S (Food)

     746,750         43,132,280   

Novartis AG - ADR (Pharmaceuticals)

     258,060         14,572,648   

Roche Holding AG, Genusschein (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     173,950         28,598,187   

Sonova Holding AG, Reg S (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     207,900         21,918,884   

Swatch Group AG, Bearer (Retail)(1)

     41,780         17,518,890   
     

 

 

 
        140,761,680   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 1.2%

     

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Semiconductors)(1)

     5,868,125         14,311,328   
     

 

 

 

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Turkey - 1.8%

     

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS - ADR (Banks)

     6,130,800       $ 21,703,032   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 13.8%

     

Admiral Group plc (Insurance)(1)

     570,200         10,748,853   

ARM Holdings plc (Semiconductors)(1)

     4,190,300         39,252,524   

BG Group plc (Oil & Gas)(1)

     1,266,880         27,454,070   

Standard Chartered plc (Banks)(1)

     1,564,010         36,435,124   

Tesco plc (Food)(1)

     2,118,180         13,651,338   

Unilever plc (Food)(1)

     418,525         13,970,577   

WPP plc (Advertising)(1)

     2,381,720         24,683,917   
     

 

 

 
        166,196,403   
     

 

 

 

United States - 4.9%

     

Bunge Ltd. (Agriculture)

     208,780         12,896,341   

Carnival Corp. (Leisure Time)

     307,500         10,827,075   

Schlumberger Ltd. (Oil & Gas Services)

     477,100         35,052,537   
     

 

 

 
        58,775,953   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,053,681,352)

        1,127,895,586   
     

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks - 4.3%

     

Brazil - 2.8%

     

Itau Unibanco Holding SA - ADR (Banks)

     843,900         16,135,368   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     680,500         17,209,845   
     

 

 

 
        33,345,213   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 1.5%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - GDR, Reg S (Home Furnishings)(1)

     66,700         18,527,402   
     

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $55,544,656)

        51,872,615   
     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Cash Equivalent - 2.1%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     25,601,191       $ 25,601,191   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $25,601,191)

        25,601,191   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%

(Cost $ 1,134,827,199)

      $ 1,205,369,392   
     

 

 

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations

 

ADR      American Depositary Receipt
GDR      Global Depositary Receipt
Reg S      Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(1) Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.

 

# Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Portfolio’s Board of Directors.

 

* Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

 

      Value  

Other Assets, Net of Liabilities - 0.1%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 1,257,257   

Foreign currency (cost $47,589)

     47,464   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     1,434,915   

Tax reclaim receivable

     737,216   

Prepaid expenses

     42,254   

Other assets

     150   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (737,749

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (898,695

Payable for distribution fees

     (282,132

Other liabilities

     (337,751
  

 

 

 
     1,262,929   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Institutional Class

  

Applicable to 68,908,202 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 969,138,638   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 14.06   
  

 

 

 

Investor Class

  

Applicable to 16,955,903 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 237,493,683   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 14.01   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in-capital

   $ 1,126,625,865   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     9,328,100   

Accumulated net realized gain from investment transactions

     140,244   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     70,538,112   
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,206,632,321   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Small Companies Portfolio (Institutional Class)—Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

International Small Companies Portfolio - Institutional Class And The Lipper International Small Cap Fund Index

And The MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap

Index (Net Dividends Reinvested)

LOGO

 

             
      Returns for the Period Ended October 31, 2011     
     

 

Cumulative Total Returns

    
FUND NAME    Inception     

International Small Companies Portfolio— Institutional Class (Inceptiondate06/30/11)

   -14.25%    

MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap Index

   -13.26%    

Lipper International Small Cap Fund Index

   -13.41%    

    

        

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Small Companies Portfolio (Institutional Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

The International Small Companies Portfolio (Institutional Class) fell 14.25% since the inception of the share class on June 30, 2011, for the fiscal period ending October 31st, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap Index (the Index), fell 13.26%, net of foreign withholding taxes, in this same period.

The discussion below is based on the performance of the Portfolio for the entire fiscal year.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of non-US smaller capitalization companies that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of sustainable growth, financial strength, management quality, and durable competitive advantage.

Our overweight position in Consumer Staples and Telecom Services—the year’s top-performing sectors—bolstered returns. Individual holdings in Industrials (Hamworthy, Paypoint), Health Care (Draegerwerk, Virbac) and Consumer Discretionary (Cheil Worldwide, Merida) outperformed their peers. Poor stocks were concentrated in Information Technology (Topsil, Samwha Capacitor). Denmark’s Topsil produces wafers for critical high voltage power components used in power generation, transportation, and medical equipment. The company suffered as a result of hiccups in the restructuring of its production processes, which temporarily depressed sales as customers were forced to wait for product.

By geography, stock selection was positive within the eurozone (Cembre, Drillisch), Pacific ex-Japan (Imdex), and the Emerging Markets. Malaysian convenience beverage company Super Group performed well on the back of better-than-expected quarterly results and a quite positive outlook from management. Good stock selection did not carry through to Japan, however. Our Japanese holdings Asahi Diamond and Lintec detracted, as did the Portfolio’s sizeable underweight relative to the strongly-performing Japanese market. The Portfolio’s significant exposure to the laggard eurozone also detracted slightly.

Australia’s Imdex was a standout performer within Pacific ex-Japan and the Portfolio overall. Imdex serves the mining and oil and gas industries and expanded both its geographic footprint and product offerings during the year, through acquisitions in Europe and Latin America. The company’s financial discipline and ability to improve margins—even while expanding—are impressive, in our view.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. The Portfolio invests in smaller companies which involve additional risks such as limited liquidity and greater volatility.

The MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap Index is a free-float market capitalization index that is designed to measure small cap developed and emerging market equity performance. The Index consists of 44 developed and emerging markets countries, targeting companies’ market capitalization range of USD 170–4,200 million in terms of the company’s full market capitalization. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

Industry

   Percentage of
Net Assets

Advertising

       1.8 %

Agriculture

       3.4  

Auto Parts & Equipment

       3.4  

Banks

       6.0  

Beverages

       1.2  

Chemicals

       6.0  

Commercial Services

       2.5  

Computer Software & Processing

       1.2  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

       2.8  

Distribution/Wholesale

       2.3  

Diversified Financial Services

       3.8  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       3.3  

Electronics

       3.6  

Engineering & Construction

       1.3  

Environmental Control

       0.6  

Food

       7.7  

Gas

       2.1  

Hand/Machine Tools

       2.3  

Healthcare - Products

       4.5  

Healthcare - Services

       3.4  

Insurance

       1.2  

Leisure Time

       1.9  

Machinery - Diversified

       2.9  

Media

       1.5  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

       6.5  

Mutual Funds

       2.9  

Oil & Gas Services

       1.8  

Packaging & Containers

       1.2  

Pharmaceuticals

       3.8  

Retail

       1.1  

Semiconductors

       1.9  

Shipbuilding

       1.7  

Telecommunications

       4.1  

Transportation

       2.8  

Trucking & Leasing

       1.4  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       99.9  

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       0.1  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 95.1%

     

Australia - 7.7%

     

Bank of Queensland Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     67,680       $ 593,088   

Bradken Ltd. (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     81,100         651,700   

Imdex Ltd. (Oil & Gas Services)(1)

     366,133         796,197   

SAI Global Ltd. (Media)(1)

     132,897         658,154   

TPG Telecom Ltd. (Telecommunications)(1)

     455,500         682,576   
     

 

 

 
        3,381,715   
     

 

 

 

Austria - 1.7%

     

BWT AG (Environmental Control)(1)

     13,886         267,178   

Semperit AG Holding (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     11,530         498,030   
     

 

 

 
        765,208   
     

 

 

 

Brazil - 1.3%

     

Fleury SA (Healthcare - Services)

     46,200         582,596   
     

 

 

 

Canada - 1.3%

     

Laurentian Bank of Canada (Banks)

     12,600         581,222   
     

 

 

 

China - 4.1%

     

Dalian Refrigeration Co., Ltd., Class B (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     544,838         386,862   

Vinda International Holdings Ltd. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     517,000         586,318   

Wasion Group Holdings Ltd. (Electronics)(1)

     1,000,000         369,030   

Yip’s Chemical Holdings Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     556,000         482,432   
     

 

 

 
        1,824,642   
     

 

 

 

Denmark - 1.5%

     

NKT Holding AS (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     9,350         355,204   

Topsil Semiconductor Materials (Semiconductors)(1)*

     3,790,000         321,977   
     

 

 

 
        677,181   
     

 

 

 

Finland - 2.0%

     

Vacon plc (Hand/Machine Tools)(1)

     10,677         536,039   

Vaisala oyj, Class A (Electronics)(1)

     14,633         350,450   
     

 

 

 
        886,489   
     

 

 

 

France - 4.8%

     

Rubis (Gas)(1)

     16,006         904,803   

Touax SA (Transportation)(1)

     16,000         527,874   

Virbac SA (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     3,910         674,172   
     

 

 

 
        2,106,849   
     

 

 

 

Germany - 7.4%

     

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     33,270         634,580   

Drillisch AG (Telecommunications)(1)

     60,421         687,725   

Gerresheimer AG (Packaging & Containers)(1)

     12,020         531,325   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Germany - 7.4% - (continued)

     

KWS Saat AG (Agriculture)(1)

     3,845       $ 784,294   

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     6,090         614,984   
     

 

 

 
        3,252,908   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong - 3.4%

     

Chong Hing Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     296,000         559,683   

Pico Far East Holdings Ltd. (Commercial Services)(1)

     2,290,000         405,292   

Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. (Beverages)(1)

     738,000         518,060   
     

 

 

 
        1,483,035   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 3.4%

     

Bank Bukopin Tbk PT (Banks)(1)

     12,272,166         925,357   

Wijaya Karya PT (Engineering & Construction)(1)

     9,635,500         560,502   
     

 

 

 
        1,485,859   
     

 

 

 

Ireland - 2.3%

     

FBD Holdings plc (Insurance)(1)#

     59,066         527,067   

Grafton Group PLC (Retail)(1)

     128,000         503,407   
     

 

 

 
        1,030,474   
     

 

 

 

Italy - 4.8%

     

Cembre S.p.A (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     89,327         912,481   

MARR S.p.A (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     55,163         591,871   

SOL S.p.A (Chemicals)(1)

     97,541         610,032   
     

 

 

 
        2,114,384   
     

 

 

 

Japan - 9.7%

     

Asahi Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd. (Hand/Machine Tools)(1)

     32,900         483,149   

BML Inc. (Healthcare - Services)(1)

     15,800         383,111   

C. Uyemura & Co., Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     9,800         341,479   

Lintec Corp. (Chemicals)(1)

     24,300         512,253   

Nakanishi Inc. (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     5,900         553,999   

Pigeon Corp. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     17,400         645,840   

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     54,000         621,743   

Stella Chemifa Corp. (Chemicals)(1)

     12,000         348,312   

Tsumura & Co. (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     13,200         372,006   
     

 

 

 
        4,261,892   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia - 4.3%

     

Coastal Contracts Berhad (Shipbuilding)(1)

     1,162,666         728,076   

Supermax Corp. Berhad (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     389,500         466,838   

United Plantations Berhad (Agriculture)(1)

     126,200         713,749   
     

 

 

 
        1,908,663   
     

 

 

 

Netherlands - 1.9%

     

Brunel International NV (Commercial Services)(1)

     14,827         531,762   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Netherlands - 1.9% - (continued)

     

KAS Bank NV - CVA (Diversified Financial Services)(1)

     25,838       $ 316,391   
     

 

 

 
        848,153   
     

 

 

 

New Zealand - 1.2%

     

Sanford Ltd. (Food)(1)

     143,153         549,554   
     

 

 

 

Singapore - 4.0%

     

Goodpack Ltd. (Trucking & Leasing)(1)

     467,000         620,746   

Super Group Ltd. (Food)(1)

     635,000         751,397   

Tat Hong Holdings Ltd. (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     784,000         416,471   
     

 

 

 
        1,788,614   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 3.4%

     

Cheil Worldwide Inc. (Advertising)(1)

     49,140         807,169   

Han Kuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     86,800         361,331   

Samwha Capacitor Co., Ltd. (Electronics)(1)

     59,200         342,570   
     

 

 

 
        1,511,070   
     

 

 

 

Spain - 1.6%

     

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA (Transportation)(1)

     1,302         689,466   
     

 

 

 

Sweden - 4.4%

     

Industrial & Financial Systems, Class B (Computer Software & Processing)(1)

     38,236         537,891   

Kabe Husvagnar AB, Class B (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     38,100         546,814   

Mekonomen AB (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     23,100         839,865   
     

 

 

 
        1,924,570   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland - 4.0%

     

Huber & Suhner AG, Reg S (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     9,800         524,034   

Huegli Holding AG - Bearer (Food)(1)

     1,130         729,953   

LEM Holding SA, Reg S (Electronics)(1)

     1,186         513,486   
     

 

 

 
        1,767,473   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 5.4%

     

Merida Industry Co., Ltd. (Leisure Time)(1)

     358,000         858,266   

Nak Sealing Technologies Corp. (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     404,000         651,763   

Taiwan Paiho Ltd. (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     487,559         367,540   

Youngtek Electronics Corp. (Semiconductors)(1)

     227,011         510,015   
     

 

 

 
        2,387,584   
     

 

 

 

Thailand - 1.1%

     

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry pcl (Food)(1)

     1,243,800         473,205   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 8.4%

     

Gooch & Housego PLC (Telecommunications)(1)

     73,000         449,898   

Greggs plc (Food)(1)

     68,000         557,785   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

United Kingdom - 8.4% - (continued)

     

Hamworthy plc (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     28,707       $ 270,800   

PayPoint plc (Diversified Financial Services)(1)

     79,069         640,857   

Rathbone Brothers plc (Diversified Financial Services)(1)

     39,230         721,604   

Robert Wiseman Dairies plc (Food)(1)

     77,451         358,673   

RPS Group plc (Commercial Services)(1)

     54,860         158,522   

Synergy Health plc (Healthcare - Services)(1)

     40,713         543,766   
     

 

 

 
        3,701,905   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $44,247,349)

        41,984,711   
     

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks - 1.8%

     

Germany - 1.8%

     

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     7,617         792,989   
     

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $632,224)

        792,989   
     

 

 

 

Warrants - 0.1%

     

Malaysia - 0.1%

     

Coastal Contracts Berhad, Expires 07/18/2016 (Shipbuilding)*

     115,333         20,111   
     

 

 

 

Total Warrants (Cost $ — )

        20,111   
     

 

 

 

Cash Equivalent - 2.9%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     1,289,835         1,289,835   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $1,289,835)

        1,289,835   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%

(Cost $ 46,169,408)

      $ 44,087,646   
     

 

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations

 

Reg S     Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(1) Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.

 

# Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Portfolio’s Board of Directors.

 

* Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

Other Assets, Net of Liabilities - 0.1%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 42,336   

Foreign currency (cost $4,896)

     4,962   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     108,123   

Tax reclaim receivable

     37,860   

Prepaid expenses

     40,887   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (44,108

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (58,941

Payable for distribution fees

     (6,908

Payable for capital gains tax

     (3,667

Other liabilities

     (66,918
  

 

 

 
     53,626   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Institutional Class

  

Applicable to 1,330,034 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 13,999,703   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 10.53   
  

 

 

 

Investor Class

  

Applicable to 2,867,106 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 30,141,569   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 10.51   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 46,098,327   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     325,737   

Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions

     (200,886

Net unrealized depreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (2,081,906
  

 

 

 
   $ 44,141,272   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio — Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio And The Lipper Emerging Markets Fund Index

And The MSCI Emerging Markets Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

LOGO

 

    

                       
     Returns for the Year Ended October 31, 2011
     Cumulative Total Returns      

Average Annualized

Total Return

FUND NAME   Last 12 Months   5 YR   Inception        5 YR   Inception

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio—
(Inception date 10/17/05)

  -9.58%   23.11%   65.51%     4.25%     8.70%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net dividend)

  -7.72%   37.02%   83.80%     6.50%   10.60%

Lipper Emerging Markets Fund Index

  -9.49%   25.33%   68.41%     4.62%     9.01%
                         

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio lost 9.58% for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the Index), fell 7.72%, net of foreign withholding taxes.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of emerging markets companies that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of durable growth, financial strength, management quality, and sustainable competitive advantage.

Our performance was worse than the Index, as positive sector weighting decisions were more than offset by unfavorable stock selection.

We benefitted in particular from our large overweights in the outperforming Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary sectors, where our combined weighting was 24%, versus 14% in the Index, and our underweights in the weakest two sectors, Industrials and Financials.

Stock selection hurt performance, primarily due to the sharp share-price declines for Brazilian personal products company Hypermarcas and television broadcaster Central European Media. In Energy, Brazil’s Petrobras detracted from performance, as the company was dogged by sluggish production growth ahead of major investments in new offshore drilling rigs.

Our best stock-picking tended to occur in sectors that were weak, such as the Industrials and Financials sectors. For example, Panama’s Copa Airlines generated strong returns, with passenger volumes growing at double-digit rates and rising prices supporting industry-leading profit levels. Saudi Arabian electronics distributor Jarir Marketing also outperformed. In Financials, the bulk of our positions are spread out among smaller markets in the emerging world, where strong franchises and industry concentration helped keep profitability higher and loan books more solid. We were helped by our total avoidance of Chinese banks, whose shares underperformed this period.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The Index consists of 21 emerging market countries. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Agriculture

       0.7 %

Airlines

       0.9  

Auto Parts & Equipment

       0.6  

Banks

       18.3  

Beverages

       5.1  

Building Materials

       2.3  

Chemicals

       2.8  

Commercial Services

       2.1  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

       2.5  

Distribution/Wholesale

       1.2  

Diversified Financial Services

       2.0  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       0.4  

Electronics

       2.7  

Engineering & Construction

       1.6  

Food

       1.3  

Healthcare - Products

       3.4  

Holding Companies - Diversified

       1.6  

Home Furnishings

       6.1  

Insurance

       1.5  

Internet

       3.1  

Leisure Time

       1.1  

Machinery - Construction & Mining

       0.8  

Media

       0.6  

Mining

       2.8  

Mutual Funds

       1.9  

Oil & Gas

       11.3  

Pharmaceuticals

       1.7  

Pipelines

       0.9  

Real Estate

       0.9  

Retail

       5.4  

Semiconductors

       3.2  

Telecommunications

       9.5  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       100.3  

Liabilities Less Other Assets

       (0.3 )
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 83.9%

     

Brazil - 5.9%

     

Banco Bradesco SA - ADR (Banks)

     367,878       $ 6,695,380   

Cyrela Brazil Realty SA Empreendimentos e Participacoes (Real Estate)

     351,100         3,069,582   

Hypermarcas SA (Pharmaceuticals)

     225,400         1,213,091   

Natura Cosmeticos SA (Cosmetics/Personal Care)

     98,400         1,914,297   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - ADR (Oil & Gas)

     69,146         1,867,633   

Redecard SA (Diversified Financial Services)

     270,300         4,542,129   
     

 

 

 
        19,302,112   
     

 

 

 

Chile - 2.6%

     

Banco Santander Chile - ADR (Banks)

     41,736         3,408,996   

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA - Sponsored ADR (Chemicals)

     85,700         5,013,450   
     

 

 

 
        8,422,446   
     

 

 

 

China - 13.7%

     

Anta Sports Products Ltd. (Retail)(1)

     2,179,000         1,951,010   

Baidu Inc. - Sponsored ADR (Internet)*

     40,200         5,635,236   

China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)

     1,665,515         5,144,092   

China Mobile Ltd. - Sponsored ADR (Telecommunications)

     101,800         4,841,608   

CNOOC Ltd. - ADR (Oil & Gas)

     28,700         5,413,107   

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     653,500         5,658,567   

Jiangsu Expressway Co., Ltd., Class H (Commercial Services)(1)

     2,712,000         2,335,058   

New Oriental Education & Technology Group - Sponsored ADR (Commercial Services)*

     149,200         4,422,288   

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., Class H (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     3,222,000         3,321,810   

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Internet)(1)

     205,100         4,697,822   

Wumart Stores Inc., Class H (Retail)(1)

     806,000         1,628,565   
     

 

 

 
        45,049,163   
     

 

 

 

Colombia - 2.0%

     

BanColombia SA - Sponsored ADR (Banks)

     40,220         2,508,924   

Ecopetrol SA - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     99,100         4,215,714   
     

 

 

 
        6,724,638   
     

 

 

 

Czech Republic - 0.6%

     

Central European Media Enterprises Ltd., Class A (Media)*

     182,830         2,018,443   
     

 

 

 

Egypt - 0.9%

     

Orascom Construction Industries - GDR (Engineering & Construction)(1)

     71,100         2,915,196   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong - 2.1%

     

ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. (Semiconductors)(1)

     283,900         3,118,352   

Li & Fung Ltd. (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     1,990,000         3,841,478   
     

 

 

 
        6,959,830   
     

 

 

 

Hungary - 0.5%

     

Richter Gedeon Nyrt. (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     11,500         1,839,410   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

India - 5.8%

     

Ambuja Cements Ltd. (Building Materials)(1)

     1,766,100       $ 5,617,958   

Axis Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     174,200         4,086,578   

Bajaj Auto Ltd. (Leisure Time)(1)

     98,800         3,496,886   

Dabur India Ltd. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     1,090,000         2,257,622   

HDFC Bank Ltd. - ADR (Banks)

     110,215         3,489,407   
     

 

 

 
        18,948,451   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 4.3%

     

Astra International Tbk PT (Retail)(1)

     671,500         5,139,583   

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT (Banks)(1)

     8,514,000         6,359,625   

United Tractors Tbk PT (Machinery - Construction & Mining)(1)

     1,024,000         2,789,413   
     

 

 

 
        14,288,621   
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg - 1.9%

     

Millicom International Cellular SA - SDR (Telecommunications)(1)

     58,100         6,378,348   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia - 1.0%

     

Axiata Group Bhd (Telecommunications)(1)

     2,010,700         3,186,178   
     

 

 

 

Mexico - 8.2%

     

America Movil SAB de CV, Class L - ADR (Telecommunications)

     340,654         8,659,425   

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV - Sponsored ADR (Beverages)

     48,700         4,361,085   

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV - ADR (Engineering & Construction)

     38,805         2,235,168   

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O (Banks)

     872,880         2,980,706   

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV (Building Materials)*

     1,437,300         1,825,838   

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, Class V - Sponsored ADR (Retail)

     266,330         6,844,681   
     

 

 

 
        26,906,903   
     

 

 

 

Panama - 0.9%

     

Copa Holdings SA, Class A (Airlines)

     43,100         2,976,917   
     

 

 

 

Peru - 1.4%

     

Credicorp Ltd. (Banks)

     43,100         4,688,418   
     

 

 

 

Philippines - 0.5%

     

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. - Sponsored ADR (Telecommunications)

     28,155         1,563,729   
     

 

 

 

Poland - 1.1%

     

Bank Pekao SA (Banks)(1)

     75,654         3,497,582   
     

 

 

 

Russia - 7.2%

     

Gazprom OAO - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)(1)

     595,100         6,895,509   

Lukoil OAO - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     115,778         6,680,391   

Sberbank of Russia (Banks)(1)

     1,134,100         3,141,803   

Sberbank of Russia - Sponsored ADR (Banks)(1)*

     270,000         2,906,730   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Russia - 7.2% - (continued)

     

X5 Retail Group NV - GDR, Reg S (Food)(1)*

     140,356       $ 4,192,490   
     

 

 

 
        23,816,923   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 5.4%

     

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     176,900         2,114,527   

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (Mining)(1)

     94,500         2,168,810   

MTN Group Ltd. (Telecommunications)(1)

     376,050         6,517,613   

SABMiller plc (Beverages)(1)

     128,100         4,719,863   

Standard Bank Group Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     174,832         2,147,087   
     

 

 

 
        17,667,900   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 5.7%

     

Amorepacific Corp. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     3,670         4,156,550   

Hankook Tire Co., Ltd. (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     50,100         2,008,066   

KB Financial Group Inc. - ADR (Diversified Financial Services)

     55,591         2,170,829   

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - GDR (Home Furnishings)(1)

     12,930         5,541,324   

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. (Insurance)(1)

     22,760         4,818,129   
     

 

 

 
        18,694,898   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 5.4%

     

Delta Electronics Inc. (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     630,189         1,471,877   

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Electronics)(1)

     1,581,048         4,351,456   

Synnex Technology International Corp. (Electronics)(1)

     1,831,351         4,495,847   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Semiconductors)(1)

     3,035,577         7,403,241   
     

 

 

 
        17,722,421   
     

 

 

 

Thailand - 2.8%

     

PTT Exploration & Production pcl (Oil & Gas)(1)#

     941,100         4,926,905   

Siam Commercial Bank pcl (Banks)(1)#

     1,110,070         4,241,317   
     

 

 

 
        9,168,222   
     

 

 

 

Turkey - 2.5%

     

Arcelik AS (Home Furnishings)(1)

     1,465,060         5,609,682   

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS (Banks)(1)

     720,800         2,530,521   
     

 

 

 
        8,140,203   
     

 

 

 

Ukraine - 0.7%

     

Kernel Holding SA (Agriculture)(1)*

     108,332         2,290,051   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 0.8%

     

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     239,320         2,587,998   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $234,765,058)

        275,755,001   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Preferred Stocks - 11.6%

     

Brazil - 8.0%

     

Cia de Bebidas das Americas - ADR (Beverages)

     231,700       $ 7,812,924   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA - ADR (Banks)

     220,195         4,210,129   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     288,900         7,306,281   

Vale SA - Sponsored ADR (Mining)

     293,900         6,936,040   
     

 

 

 
        26,265,374   
     

 

 

 

Russia - 0.9%

     

AK Transneft OAO (Pipelines)(1)#

     2,329         2,993,686   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 2.7%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - GDR, Reg S (Home Furnishings)(1)

     31,724         8,812,043   
     

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $35,291,345)

        38,071,103   
     

 

 

 

Participation Notes - 2.9%

     

Qatar - 2.2%

     

Industries Qatar, Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 3/12/12 (Chemicals)(1)(2)

     116,700         4,238,480   

Qatar National Bank, Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 9/23/13 (Banks)(1)(2)*

     79,200         3,191,879   
     

 

 

 
        7,430,359   
     

 

 

 

Saudi Arabia - 0.7%

     

Jarir Marketing Co., Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 6/4/12 (Retail)(1)(2)

     41,600         2,233,801   
     

 

 

 

Total Participation Notes (Cost $9,019,977)

        9,664,160   
     

 

 

 

Cash Equivalent - 1.9%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     6,161,866         6,161,866   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $6,161,866)

        6,161,866   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.3%

(Cost $ 285,238,246)

      $ 329,652,130   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt
GDR Global Depositary Receipt
SDR Swedish Depository Receipt
Reg S Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
(1) Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.
(2)

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, which represent 2.9% of net assets as of October 31, 2011, are considered liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers.

# Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Portfolio’s Board of Directors.
* Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

Liabilities, Net of Other Assets - (0.3)%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 541,071   

Foreign currency (cost $191,599)

     200,790   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     287,367   

Tax reclaim receivable

     22,737   

Prepaid expenses

     52,704   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (336,854

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (1,283,074

Payable for capital gains tax

     (286,712

Other liabilities

     (137,562
  

 

 

 
     (939,533
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Applicable to 21,810,466 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 450,000,000 shares)

   $ 328,712,597   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 15.07   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 335,491,581   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     3,430,970   

Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions

     (54,539,658

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     44,329,704   
  

 

 

 
   $ 328,712,597   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio (Institutional Class) — Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio - Institutional Class And The MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index

And The Russell Frontier ex-GCC Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

LOGO

 

    

           
     Returns for the Year Ended October 31, 2011
     Cumulative Total Returns   Average  Annualized
Total Return
FUND NAME   Last 12 Months   Inception   Inception

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio—
Institutional Class (Inception date 05/27/08)

  -16.49%   -33.05%   -11.04%

MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index (Net dividends)

  -12.87%   -36.62%   -12.45%

Russell Frontier ex-GCC Index

  -16.27%   -38.68%   -13.29%

        

           

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio (Institutional Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio (Institutional Class) fell 16.49% for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index (the Index), fell 12.87%, net of foreign withholding taxes, in this period.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of companies with strong growth prospects in frontier and smaller emerging markets countries that we regard as both economically stable and as offering attractive long-term investment potential.

The Portfolio’s underperformance this period was the result of poor stock selection—primarily in the Consumer Staples and Financials sectors—which was partially mitigated by favorable sector and country allocations. Our bank holdings in Africa (Diamond Bank, Equity Bank) and frontier Europe (Halyk Bank, Aik Bank) were major detractors, as both these regions were impacted by the contagion effect of the European sovereign debt crisis. These banks represent attractive long-term investments in our view—as they are well capitalized and have strong asset quality—but they are expected to have lower loan growth in the short term due to weaker demand for goods and services in the eurozone countries. Stock selection was strong within Materials (Morocco’s Managem). The Portfolio’s large overweight in Consumer Staples also boosted relative performance.

Geographically, negative stock selection in Europe (Croatia’s Atlantic Grupa) and Africa (bank holdings) weighed down returns. Our underweight in the Gulf States and overweight in Africa were also detractors. However, stock selection was positive in Latin America, and our overweight in Europe was beneficial.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

Foreign investments involve additional risks, including greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. Emerging markets countries involve greater risks, such as immature economic structures, national policies restricting investments by foreigners, and different legal systems. Such risks may be magnified with respect to securities of issuers in frontier emerging markets. The Portfolio can have significant concentration in a single industry, and investment opportunities in frontier markets may be concentrated in the banking industry. The Portfolio will be vulnerable to factors affecting an industry in which it is concentrated. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher-rated securities. Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

The MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance in all countries from the MSCI Frontier Markets Index and the lower size spectrum of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The Index consists of 26 frontier markets and 5 emerging markets. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Agriculture

       2.1 %

Airlines

       0.2  

Auto Manufacturers

       0.8  

Banks

       29.1  

Building Materials

       3.3  

Chemicals

       3.0  

Commercial Services

       2.5  

Distribution/Wholesale

       1.3  

Diversified Financial Services

       1.0  

Electric

       4.3  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       0.6  

Engineering & Construction

       3.3  

Food

       6.3  

Holding Companies - Diversified

       4.9  

Home Furnishings

       0.5  

Investment Companies

       1.8  

Iron/Steel

       0.4  

Machinery - Construction & Mining

       0.4  

Media

       0.9  

Mining

       6.1  

Mutual Funds

       2.2  

Oil & Gas

       6.1  

Pharmaceuticals

       4.0  

Real Estate

       0.5  

Retail

       6.0  

Telecommunications

       5.7  

Textiles

       1.3  

Transportation

       1.3  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       99.9  

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       0.1  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 85.9%

     

Argentina - 2.6%

     

Cresud SACIF y A - Sponsored ADR (Agriculture)

     96,600       $ 1,121,526   

Molinos Rio de la Plata SA (Food)

     191,593         1,560,609   
     

 

 

 
        2,682,135   
     

 

 

 

Bangladesh - 2.1%

     

Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd. (Building Materials)*

     100,900         363,502   

Power Grid Co. of Bangladesh Ltd. (Electric)

     77,190         720,285   

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals)

     35,887         1,121,424   
     

 

 

 
        2,205,211   
     

 

 

 

Colombia - 11.6%

     

BanColombia SA - Sponsored ADR (Banks)

     51,980         3,242,512   

Cementos Argos SA - Sponsored ADR (Building Materials)(1)#

     60,740         1,747,982   

Ecopetrol SA - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     27,400         1,165,596   

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana SA - Sponsored ADR (Investment Companies)(1)#

     53,900         1,893,723   

Grupo Odinsa SA (Engineering & Construction)

     216,000         1,007,074   

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP - ADR (Electric)(1)#

     6,800         1,084,137   

Petrominerales Ltd. (Oil & Gas)

     66,100         1,744,055   
     

 

 

 
        11,885,079   
     

 

 

 

Croatia - 1.9%

     

Atlantic Grupa (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)*

     14,474         1,367,784   

Ericsson Nikola Tesla (Telecommunications)(1)

     3,171         611,284   
     

 

 

 
        1,979,068   
     

 

 

 

Democratic Republic of Congo - 1.3%

     

Katanga Mining Ltd. (Mining)*

     930,975         1,326,262   
     

 

 

 

Egypt - 4.8%

     

ElSwedy Electric Co. (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     184,338         663,072   

Ghabbour Auto (Auto Manufacturers)(1)

     191,440         766,288   

Orascom Construction Industries - GDR (Engineering & Construction)(1)

     35,050         1,437,097   

Orascom Telecom Holding SAE - GDR, Reg S (Telecommunications)(1)#*

     282,769         774,885   

Oriental Weavers (Textiles)(1)

     256,084         1,329,532   
     

 

 

 
        4,970,874   
     

 

 

 

Estonia - 1.3%

     

Tallink Group Ltd. (Transportation)*

     1,570,120         1,336,116   
     

 

 

 

Ghana - 0.8%

     

Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd. (Banks)

     651,451         824,518   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 1.0%

     

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT (Banks)(1)

     1,424,980         1,064,404   
     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Jordan - 1.7%

     

Arab Bank plc (Banks)(1)

     98,745       $ 1,105,588   

Arab Potash Co. (Mining)(1)

     10,493         629,639   
     

 

 

 
        1,735,227   
     

 

 

 

Kazakhstan - 1.7%

     

Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan JSC - GDR, Reg S (Banks)(1)*

     161,899         964,478   

KazMunaiGas Exploration Production - GDR, Reg S (Oil & Gas)(1)

     43,950         745,067   
     

 

 

 
        1,709,545   
     

 

 

 

Kenya - 3.2%

     

Equity Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     5,637,200         1,122,677   

Kenya Airways Ltd. (Airlines)(1)

     817,500         193,245   

Nation Media Group Ltd. (Media)(1)

     669,340         943,753   

Safaricom Ltd. (Telecommunications)(1)

     32,809,400         990,696   
     

 

 

 
        3,250,371   
     

 

 

 

Lebanon - 0.7%

     

Banque Audi sal- Audi Saradar Group - GDR, Reg S (Banks)(1)

     113,090         728,591   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia - 0.2%

     

Steppe Cement Ltd. (Building Materials)(1)*

     312,320         173,250   
     

 

 

 

Mauritius - 1.6%

     

Mauritius Commercial Bank (Banks)

     295,180         1,688,205   
     

 

 

 

Morocco - 4.7%

     

Douja Promotion Groupe Addoha SA (Real Estate)(1)

     54,088         508,506   

Managem (Mining)(1)

     14,352         2,951,776   

Maroc Telecom SA (Telecommunications)(1)

     79,790         1,395,551   
     

 

 

 
        4,855,833   
     

 

 

 

Nigeria - 5.9%

     

Access Bank plc (Banks)

     46,306,429         1,602,188   

Dangote Sugar Refinery plc (Food)

     8,414,070         315,429   

Diamond Bank plc (Banks)

     52,921,492         1,159,787   

First Bank of Nigeria plc (Banks)

     26,095,187         1,641,908   

UAC of Nigeria plc (Retail)

     7,116,080         1,295,864   
     

 

 

 
        6,015,176   
     

 

 

 

Pakistan - 2.4%

     

Engro Corp., Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     481,179         657,723   

MCB Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     156,456         289,415   

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. (Oil & Gas)(1)

     760,839         1,548,155   
     

 

 

 
        2,495,293   
     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Peru - 5.8%

     

Alicorp SA (Food)

     841,083       $ 1,864,378   

Cementos Lima SAA (Building Materials)

     918,880         709,494   

Credicorp Ltd. (Banks)

     27,880         3,032,786   

Ferreyros SA (Machinery - Construction & Mining)

     443,786         398,404   
     

 

 

 
        6,005,062   
     

 

 

 

Philippines - 1.8%

     

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. - Sponsored ADR (Telecommunications)

     33,460         1,858,368   
     

 

 

 

Qatar - 9.1%

     

Commercial Bank of Qatar QSC (Banks)(1)

     68,530         1,570,229   

Industries Qatar QSC (Chemicals)(1)

     66,700         2,414,729   

Qatar Electricity & Water Co. (Electric)(1)

     67,850         2,626,453   

Qatar National Bank SAQ (Banks)(1)

     68,398         2,747,464   
     

 

 

 
        9,358,875   
     

 

 

 

Senegal - 0.3%

     

Sonatel (Telecommunications)

     995         260,262   
     

 

 

 

Serbia - 1.1%

     

AIK Banka AD (Banks)*

     37,488         913,377   

Energoprojekt Holding ad Beograd (Holding Companies - Diversified)*

     42,550         256,554   
     

 

 

 
        1,169,931   
     

 

 

 

Slovenia - 1.8%

     

Gorenje dd (Home Furnishings)(1)*

     70,020         542,353   

Krka dd Novo mesto (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     18,160         1,338,678   
     

 

 

 
        1,881,031   
     

 

 

 

Sri Lanka - 1.5%

     

John Keells Holdings plc (Commercial Services)(1)

     884,353         1,515,674   
     

 

 

 

Thailand - 4.7%

     

Home Product Center pcl (Retail)(1)

     6,551,635         1,970,625   

PTT Exploration & Production pcl (Oil & Gas)(1)#

     194,500         1,018,258   

Siam Commercial Bank pcl (Banks)(1)#

     257,200         982,701   

Thai Vegetable Oil pcl (Food)(1)

     1,652,600         897,422   
     

 

 

 
        4,869,006   
     

 

 

 

Trinidad & Tobago - 1.7%

     

Neal & Massy Holdings Ltd. (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)#

     97,170         695,907   

Republic Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)#

     56,448         823,950   

Trinidad Cement Ltd. (Building Materials)(1)#*

     600,480         201,483   
     

 

 

 
        1,721,340   
     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Ukraine - 2.8%

     

Astarta Holding NV (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)*

     66,720       $ 1,347,186   

Ferrexpo plc (Iron/Steel)(1)

     83,930         432,649   

Kernel Holding SA (Agriculture)(1)*

     50,680         1,071,334   
     

 

 

 
        2,851,169   
     

 

 

 

United Arab Emirates - 2.9%

     

Arabtec Holding Co. (Engineering & Construction)(1)*

     2,538,087         951,828   

Depa Ltd. (Commercial Services)*

     2,473,370         1,088,283   

Dubai Financial Market (Diversified Financial Services)(1)*

     3,479,510         973,634   
     

 

 

 
        3,013,745   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 2.9%

     

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     148,490         1,605,766   

Kazakhmys plc (Mining)(1)

     89,420         1,323,463   
     

 

 

 
        2,929,229   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $97,176,555)

        88,358,850   
     

 

 

 

Rights - 0.2%

     

Bangladesh - 0.2%

     

Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd. (Building Materials)(1)*

     100,900         231,079   
     

 

 

 

Total Rights (Cost $344,573)

        231,079   
     

 

 

 

Participation Notes - 11.6%

     

Kuwait - 7.0%

     

Kuwait Projects Co. Holdings, Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 3/5/12 (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)(2)

     2,183,575         2,762,222   

National Bank of Kuwait, Issued by Deutsche Bank AG, Maturity 3/28/18 (Banks)(1)(2)

     1,090,000         4,447,200   
     

 

 

 
        7,209,422   
     

 

 

 

Saudi Arabia - 4.6%

     

Almarai Co., Ltd., Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 3/27/12 (Food)(1)(2)

     77,740         1,865,659   

Jarir Marketing Co., Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 6/4/12 (Retail)(1)(2)

     54,010         2,900,183   
     

 

 

 
        4,765,842   
     

 

 

 

Total Participation Notes (Cost $11,479,678)

        11,975,264   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Warrants - 0.0%

     

Thailand - 0.0%

     

Thai Vegetable Oil pcl, Expires 5/18/12 (Food)*

     34,520       $ 8,868   
     

 

 

 

Total Warrants (Cost $2,237)

        8,868   
     

 

 

 

Cash Equivalent - 2.2%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     2,243,576         2,243,576   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $2,243,576)

        2,243,576   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%

(Cost $ 111,246,619)

      $ 102,817,637   
     

 

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations

 

ADR

  American Depositary Receipt

GDR

  Global Depositary Receipt

Reg S

  Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(1)   Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.

 

(2)   Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, which represent 11.6% of net assets as of October 31, 2011, are   considered liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers.

 

#     Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Portfolio’s Board of Directors.

 

*     Non-income producing security.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

Other Assets, Net of Liabilities - 0.1%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 172,964   

Foreign currency (cost $68,823)

     65,635   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     253,061   

Tax reclaim receivable

     3,741   

Prepaid expenses

     9,522   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (127,589

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (164,448

Payable for capital gains tax

     (33,770

Other liabilities

     (105,840
  

 

 

 
     73,276   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Institutional Class

  

Applicable to 15,477,246 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 101,665,762   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 6.57   
  

 

 

 

Investor Class

  

Applicable to 187,108 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 1,225,151   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 6.55   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 117,491,862   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     316,442   

Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions

     (6,481,677

Net unrealized depreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (8,435,714
  

 

 

 
   $ 102,890,913   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2011

 

 

     Global
Equity
Portfolio
    International
Equity
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

    

Interest

   $ 59      $ 360   

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $121,578 and $1,788,044, respectively)

     2,725,101        19,018,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     2,725,160        19,018,666   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

    

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     1,842,910        7,146,117   

Administration fees (Note 3)

     77,791        308,624   

Distribution fees, Investor Class

            491,273   

Custody and accounting fees (Note 3)

     48,117        179,858   

Directors’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     16,016        82,647   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 3)

     45,732        153,830   

Printing and postage fees

     16,158        82,121   

State registration filing fees

     45,497        87,149   

Professional fees

     47,452        119,663   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 3)

     45,776        195,073   

Chief compliance and financial officers’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     20,614        61,925   

Other fees and expenses

     12,889        55,453   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,218,952        8,963,733   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Waiver of investment advisory fee and/or reimbursement of other operating expenses (Note 3)

     (271,737     (26,633
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

     1,947,215        8,937,100   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     777,945        10,081,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

    

Net realized gain (loss) —
Investment transactions

     1,196,356        4,507,775   

Foreign currency transactions

     (38,460     (769,753
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     1,157,896        3,738,022   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
Investments

     (3,079,917     (67,237,465

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (96     (15,262
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,080,013     (67,252,727
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (1,922,117     (63,514,705
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (1,144,172   $ (53,433,139
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Operations (continued)

Year Ended October 31, 2011

 

 

     International
Small
Companies
Portfolio
    Institutional
Emerging
Markets
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

    

Interest

   $ 15      $ 927   

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $105,754, and $914,972, respectively)

     870,175        9,736,106   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     870,190        9,737,033   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

    

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     364,296        5,459,981   

Administration fees (Note 3)

     13,180        162,708   

Distribution fees, Investor Class

     66,596          

Custody and accounting fees (Note 3)

     32,297        201,628   

Directors’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     2,538        37,217   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 3)

     30,729        33,972   

Printing and postage fees

     17,038        19,433   

State registration filing fees

     33,677        35,418   

Professional fees

     33,139        77,196   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 3)

     29,616          

Chief compliance and financial officers’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     12,253        34,366   

Other fees and expenses

     4,490        29,580   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     639,849        6,091,499   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Waiver of investment advisory fee and/or reimbursement of other operating expenses (Note 3)

     (136,033     (410,768
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

     503,816        5,680,731   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     366,374        4,056,302   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

    

Net realized gain (loss) —
Investment transactions

     402,514        (1,484,536

Foreign currency transactions

     (39,648     (624,710
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     362,866        (2,109,246
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
Investments (net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $- and $93,073, respectively)

     (4,171,543     (48,241,465

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     2,688        219,098   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (4,168,855     (48,022,367
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (3,805,989     (50,131,613
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (3,439,615   $ (46,075,311
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Operations (continued)

Year Ended October 31, 2011

 

 

     Frontier
Emerging
Markets
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $195,888, respectively)

   $ 2,977,579   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     2,977,579   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     1,612,065   

Administration fees (Note 3)

     44,553   

Distribution fees, Investor Class(1)

     1,361   

Custody and accounting fees (Note 3)

     209,242   

Directors’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     9,172   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 3)

     40,507   

Printing and postage fees

     13,154   

State registration filing fees

     49,232   

Professional fees

     48,765   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 3)

     642   

Chief compliance and financial officers’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     16,499   

Other fees and expenses

     8,679   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,053,871   
  

 

 

 

Less Waiver of investment advisory fee and/or reimbursement of other operating expenses (Note 3)

     (37,067
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     2,016,804   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     960,775   
  

 

 

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

  

Net realized gain (loss) —
Investment transactions

     (5,187,070

Foreign currency transactions

     (252,866
  

 

 

 

Net realized loss

     (5,439,936
  

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
Investments

     (16,001,225

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     41,674   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (15,959,551
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (21,399,487
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (20,438,712
  

 

 

 

(1)The Investor Class shares commenced operations on December 31, 2010.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

     Global Equity Portfolio  
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
    Year Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 777,945      $ 421,296   

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     1,157,896        1,325,988   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (3,080,013     13,569,109   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (1,144,172     15,316,393   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

    

Institutional Class

     (276,121     (99,325

Advisor Class

     (13,880     (50,029

Net realized gain from investments and foreign-currency related transactions

    

Institutional Class

     (728,148       

Advisor Class

     (323,990       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (1,342,139     (149,354
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

    

Institutional Class

     57,666,639        100,707,733   

Advisor Class

     35,483,876        28,868,395   

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

    

Institutional Class

     757,810        50,029   

Advisor Class

     319,667        93,525   

Cost of shares redeemed

    

Institutional Class

     (14,433,357     (5,887,335

Advisor Class

     (22,627,479     (55,305,981

Redemption fees

    

Institutional Class

     1,922        219,316   

Advisor Class

     20,283        2,461   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

     57,189,361        68,748,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     54,703,050        83,915,182   

Net Assets

    

At beginning of year

     150,725,495        66,810,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At end of year

   $ 205,428,545      $ 150,725,495   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income Included in Net Assets

   $ 738,434      $ 288,950   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

 

     International Equity Portfolio  
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
    Year Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 10,081,566      $ 3,406,306   

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     3,738,022        7,204,204   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (67,252,727     78,078,107   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (53,433,139     88,688,617   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

    

Institutional Class

     (2,289,138     (2,239,441

Investor Class

     (210,939     (290,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (2,500,077     (2,530,285
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

    

Institutional Class

     599,634,622        248,771,466   

Investor Class

     201,027,494        90,915,148   

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

    

Institutional Class

     1,793,340        2,164,593   

Investor Class

     198,416        275,089   

Cost of shares redeemed

    

Institutional Class

     (84,673,697     (87,480,052

Investor Class

     (65,395,019     (28,647,976

Redemption fees

    

Institutional Class

     109,344        41,527   

Investor Class

     56,300        33,275   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

     652,750,800        226,073,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     596,817,584        312,231,402   

Net Assets

    

At beginning of year

     609,814,737        297,583,335   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At end of year

   $ 1,206,632,321      $ 609,814,737   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income Included in Net Assets

   $ 9,328,100      $ 2,516,364   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

 

     International Small Companies Portfolio  
     Year Ended
October 31,

2011
    Year Ended
October 31,

2010
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 366,374      $ 69,647   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     362,866        (286,418

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (4,168,855     2,361,099   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (3,439,615     2,144,328   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

    

Investor Class

     (47,000     (37,613
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (47,000     (37,613
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

    

Institutional Class(1)

     15,339,181          

Investor Class

     31,885,145        6,382,332   

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

    

Investor Class

     43,816        34,099   

Cost of shares redeemed

    

Institutional Class(1)

     (708,630       

Investor Class

     (12,905,747     (774,124

Redemption fees

    

Institutional Class(1)

     1,933          

Investor Class

     7,507        267   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

     33,663,205        5,642,574   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     30,176,590        7,749,289   

Net Assets

    

At beginning of year

     13,964,682        6,215,393   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At end of year

   $ 44,141,272      $ 13,964,682   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income Included in Net Assets

   $ 325,737      $ 46,011   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1) For the period from June 30, 2011 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2011.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

 

     Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio  
     Year Ended
October 31,

2011
    Year Ended
October 31,

2010
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 4,056,302      $ 1,797,663   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (2,109,246     8,465,373   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (48,022,367     52,686,876   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (46,075,311     62,949,912   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

     (1,078,916     (1,329,181
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (1,078,916     (1,329,181
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

     171,526,601        149,070,225   

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

     870,785        1,026,968   

Cost of shares redeemed

     (171,940,753     (39,900,035

Redemption fees

     36,537        7,808   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

     493,170        110,204,966   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (46,661,057     171,825,697   

Net Assets

    

At beginning of year

     375,373,654        203,547,957   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At end of year

   $ 328,712,597      $ 375,373,654   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income Included in Net Assets

   $ 3,430,970      $ 1,078,294   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

 

 

    Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio
    Year Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year Ended
October  31,
2010

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

       

Net investment income (loss)

    $ 960,775       $ (18,399 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

      (5,439,936 )       117,030  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

      (15,959,551 )       7,731,434  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (20,438,712 )       7,830,065  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

       

Net investment income

       

Institutional Class

      (146,644 )       (127,946 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (146,644 )       (127,946 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

       

Proceeds from sale of shares

       

Institutional Class

      84,190,248         55,027,776  

Investor Class(1)

      1,441,038          

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

       

Institutional Class

      113,054         42,693  

Cost of shares redeemed

       

Institutional Class

      (32,853,959 )       (1,201,661 )

Investor Class(1)

      (73,004 )        

Redemption fees

       

Institutional Class

      13,350         2,717  

Investor Class(1)

      595          
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

      52,831,322         53,871,525  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

      32,245,966         61,573,644  

Net Assets

       

At beginning of year

      70,644,947         9,071,303  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

At end of year

    $ 102,890,913       $ 70,644,947  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) Included in Net Assets

    $ 316,442       $ (245,101 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

(1) For the period from December 31, 2010 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2011.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

 

 

    Global Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
    For the Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
  For the Period
Ended
Oct. 31, 2010(1)

Per Share Data

       

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 23.52       $ 20.43  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

       

Net investment income

      0.12 (2)       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

      (0.04 )       3.04  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      0.08         3.14  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

       

Net investment income

      (0.06 )       (0.05 )

Net realized gain from investments

      (0.16 )        
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

      (0.22 )       (0.05 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 23.38       $ 23.52  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return

      0.27 %       15.39 %(A)

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

    $ 147,108       $ 104,276  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

      1.00 %       1.00 %(B)

Net investment income to average net assets

      0.48 %       0.43 %(B)

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

      0.16 %       0.27 %(B)

Portfolio turnover rate

      40 %       35 %(A)

(1) For the period from November 3, 2009 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2010.

(2) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

(A) Not Annualized.

(B) Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

 

 

 

    International Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
    For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2010
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2009
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2008
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2007

Per Share Data

                   

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 14.51       $ 12.04       $ 11.44       $ 21.71       $ 18.68  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

                   

Net investment income

      0.17 (1)       0.08         0.13         0.20         0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

      (0.56 )       2.49         2.86         (8.63 )       4.33  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      (0.39 )       2.57         2.99         (8.43 )       4.47  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

                   

Net investment income

      (0.06 )       (0.10 )       (0.19 )       (0.15 )       (0.10 )

Net realized gain from investments

                      (2.20 )       (1.69 )       (1.34 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

      (0.06 )       (0.10 )       (2.39 )       (1.84 )       (1.44 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 14.06       $ 14.51       $ 12.04       $ 11.44       $ 21.71  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return

      (2.72 )%       21.50 %       32.77 %       (42.33 )%       25.24 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                   

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

    $ 969,139       $ 493,350       $ 259,450       $ 191,450       $ 390,659  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

      0.86 %       0.93 %       1.00 %       0.98 %       0.98 %

Net investment income to average net assets

      1.13 %       0.91 %       1.31 %       1.05 %       0.70 %

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

      %       %       0.04 %       %       %

Portfolio turnover rate

      15 %       33 %       22 %       18 %       19 %

(1) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     International Small  Companies
Portfolio - Institutional Class
     For the Period
Ended
Oct. 31, 2011(1)

Per Share Data

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 12.28  
    

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

    

Net investment income

       0.03 (2)

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

       (1.78 )
    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

       (1.75 )
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.53  
    

 

 

 

Total Return

       (14.25 )%(A)

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

     $ 14,000  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

       1.50 %(B)

Net investment income to average net assets

       0.89 %(B)

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

       1.20 %(B)

Portfolio turnover rate

       12 %(A)

(1) For the period from June 30, 2011 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2011.

(2) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

(A) Not Annualized.

(B) Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio
     For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2010
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2009
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2008
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2007

Per Share Data

                    

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 16.70       $ 13.29       $ 9.29       $ 21.20       $ 13.42  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

                    

Net investment income

       0.15 (1)       0.09         0.10         0.44         0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

       (1.74 )       3.41         4.27         (11.53 )       7.70  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

       (1.59 )       3.50         4.37         (11.09 )       7.80  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.04 )       (0.09 )       (0.37 )       (0.09 )       (0.02 )

Net realized gain from investments

                               (0.73 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.04 )       (0.09 )       (0.37 )       (0.82 )       (0.02 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 15.07       $ 16.70       $ 13.29       $ 9.29       $ 21.20  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return

       (9.58 )%       26.50 %       48.92 %       (54.33 )%       58.18 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                    

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

     $ 328,713       $ 375,374       $ 203,548       $ 132,037       $ 245,061  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

       1.30 %       1.30 %       1.30 %       1.30 %       1.30 %

Net investment income to average net assets

       0.93 %       0.74 %       0.93 %       2.56 %       0.72 %

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

       0.09 %       0.18 %       0.25 %       0.22 %       0.25 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       53 %       34 %       57 %       51 %       32 %

(1) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio - Institutional Class
     For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2011
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2010
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2009
  For the  Period
Ended

Oct. 31, 2008 (1)

Per Share Data

                

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 7.88       $ 6.29       $ 4.98       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

                

Net investment income

       0.07 (2)       0.03         0.07         0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

       (1.37 )       1.65         1.26         (5.03 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

       (1.30 )       1.68         1.33         (5.02 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

                

Net investment income

       (0.01 )       (0.09 )       (0.02 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.01 )       (0.09 )       (0.02 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 6.57       $ 7.88       $ 6.29       $ 4.98  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return

       (16.49 )%       27.04 %       26.71 %       (50.20 )%(A)

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

     $ 101,666       $ 70,645       $ 9,071       $ 4,875  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

       1.87 %       2.00 %       2.00 %       2.00 %(B)

Net investment income to average net assets

       0.89 %       (0.08 )%       1.39 %       0.42 %(B)

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

       %       0.37 %       2.08 %       6.92 %(B)

Portfolio turnover rate

       23 %       17 %       55 %       1 %(A)

(1) For the period from May 27, 2008 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2008.

(2) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

(A) Not Annualized.

(B) Annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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1. Organization

Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. (the “Fund”) was organized as a Maryland corporation on July 31, 1996 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end diversified management investment company. The Fund currently has six Portfolios, all of which were active as of October 31, 2011.

 

Portfolio   Inception Date   Investment Objective

Global Equity Portfolio

(“Global Equity”)

 

Institutional Class: November 3, 2009

Advisor Class: December 1, 1996

  to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based both inside and outside the United States

International Equity Portfolio

(“International Equity”)

 

Institutional Class: May 11, 1994*

Investor Class: September 30, 2005

  to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based outside the United States

International Small Companies Portfolio

(“International Small Companies”)

 

Institutional Class: June 30, 2011

Investor Class: March 26, 2007

  to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of small companies based outside the United States

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

(“Institutional Emerging Markets”)

  October 17, 2005   to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based in emerging markets

Emerging Markets Portfolio

(“Emerging Markets”)

  Advisor Class: November 9, 1998   to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based in emerging markets

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

(“Frontier Emerging Markets”)

 

Institutional Class: May 27, 2008

Investor Class: December 31, 2010

  to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based in frontier and smaller emerging markets

*International Equity is the successor to the HLM International Equity Portfolio of AMT Capital Fund, Inc., pursuant to a reorganization that took place on October 31, 1996. Information for periods prior to October 31, 1996 is historical information for the predecessor portfolio.

Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the Institutional Class shares of Global Equity, the Institutional Class shares of International Equity, the Institutional Class shares of International Small Companies, shares of Institutional Emerging Markets and the Institutional Class shares of Frontier Emerging Markets (individually, “Portfolio”; collectively, “Portfolios”). Information pertaining to the Advisor Class shares of Global Equity, the Investor Class shares of International Equity, the Investor Class shares of International Small Companies, the Advisor Class shares of Emerging Markets, and the Investor Class shares of Frontier Emerging Markets is presented in a separate report.

The Fund is managed by Harding Loevner LP (the “Investment Advisor”).

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies of the Fund are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for investment companies. The following is a summary of the Fund’s significant accounting policies:

Indemnifications

Under the Fund’s organizational document, its officers and Board of Directors (“Board”) are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Portfolios. In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations or that provide indemnification for certain liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Valuation

The Board has adopted procedures (“Procedures”) to govern the valuation of the securities held by each Portfolio of the Fund in accordance with the 1940 Act. The Procedures incorporate principles set forth in relevant pronouncements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and its staff, including guidance on the obligations of the Portfolios and their Directors to determine, in good faith, the fair value of the Portfolios’ securities when market quotations are not readily available.

In determining a Portfolio’s net asset value (“NAV”), each equity security traded on a securities exchange, including the NASDAQ Stock Market, and over-the-counter securities, are first valued at the closing price on the exchange or market designated by the Fund’s accounting agent as the principal exchange (each, a “principal exchange”). The closing price provided by the Fund’s accounting agent for a principal exchange may differ from the price quoted elsewhere and may represent information such as last sales price, an official closing price, a closing auction price or other information, depending on exchange or market convention. Shares of open-end mutual funds are valued at NAV. Such securities are typically categorized as “Level 1” pursuant to the hierarchy described below.

Since trading in many foreign securities is normally completed before the time at which a Portfolio calculates its NAV, the effect on the value of such securities held by a Portfolio of events that occur between the close of trading in the security and the time at which the Portfolio prices its securities would not be reflected in the Portfolio’s calculation of its NAV if foreign securities were generally valued at their closing prices.

To address this issue, the Board has approved daily fair value pricing of certain foreign equity securities. The fair value pricing utilizes quantitative models developed by an independent pricing service, which may provide an adjustment to the closing prices described above. Use of fair value pricing could cause a Portfolio to value a security higher, lower or equal to its closing market price, which in turn could cause the Portfolio’s NAV per share to differ significantly from that which would have been calculated using closing market prices. The use of fair value pricing is also intended to decrease the opportunities for persons to engage in “time zone arbitrage,” i.e., trading intended to take advantage of stale closing prices in foreign markets that could affect the NAV of the Portfolios. Securities priced in this manner are not specifically designated on the Portfolios’ Schedules of Investments as being “fair valued”; however, absent the use of significant unobservable inputs into their valuation, securities priced higher or lower than their closing market price would be categorized as “Level 2” pursuant to the hierarchy described below.

Any securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which available prices are deemed unreliable are priced by the Investment Advisor at “fair value”, in accordance with the Procedures. Such securities are identified on the Portfolios’ Statements of Net Assets as securities valued at “fair value” and absent the use of significant unobservable inputs into their valuation, such securities would be categorized as “Level 2” pursuant to the hierarchy described below.

GAAP includes a topic which establishes a hierarchy for NAV determination purposes in which various inputs are used in determining the value of each Portfolio’s assets or liabilities. This topic defines fair value as the price that the Portfolio would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. This topic establishes a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability including assumptions about risk. Such risks include the inherent risk in a particular valuation technique which is used to measure fair value. This may include the pricing model and/or the inputs to the pricing model used in the valuation technique. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1   unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
Level 2   other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3   significant unobservable inputs (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The Portfolios disclose significant transfers between levels based on valuations at the end of each reporting period. Other than transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to the daily fair value pricing of certain foreign equity securities described above, at October 31, 2011, there were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 based on levels assigned to securities on October 31, 2010. GAAP provides additional guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate when a transaction is not orderly.

 

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011 in valuing the Portfolios’ investments. Please refer to each Portfolio’s Statement of Net Assets to view individual securities classified by industry type and country.

Global Equity

ASSET VALUATION INPUT

Description    Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    

Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $116,930,170         $79,419,787         $—         $196,349,957   

Cash Equivalents

     8,856,325                         8,856,325   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $125,786,495         $79,419,787         $—         $205,206,282   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
International Equity            
ASSET VALUATION INPUT            
Description    Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    

Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $275,960,124         $851,935,462         $—         $1,127,895,586   

Preferred Stocks

     33,345,213         18,527,402                 51,872,615   

Cash Equivalents

     25,601,191                         25,601,191   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $334,906,528         $870,462,864         $—         $1,205,369,392   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
International Small Companies            
ASSET VALUATION INPUT            
Description   

Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets

(Level 1)

    

Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $1,163,818         $40,820,893         $—         $41,984,711   

Preferred Stocks

             792,989                 792,989   

Warrants

     20,111                         20,111   

Cash Equivalents

     1,289,835                         1,289,835   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $2,473,764         $41,613,882         $—         $44,087,646   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Institutional Emerging Markets            
ASSET VALUATION INPUT            
Description    Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    

Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $105,256,471         $170,498,530         $—         $275,755,001   

Preferred Stocks

     26,265,373         11,805,730                 38,071,103   

Participation Notes

             9,664,160                 9,664,160   

Cash Equivalents

     6,161,866                         6,161,866   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $137,683,710         $191,968,420         $—         $329,652,130   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets

ASSET VALUATION INPUT

Description   

Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets

(Level 1)

    

Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $33,618,766         $54,740,084         $—         $88,358,850   

Rights

             231,079                 231,079   

Participation Notes

             11,975,264                 11,975,264   

Warrants

     8,868                         8,868   

Cash Equivalents

     2,243,576                         2,243,576   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $35,871,210         $66,946,427         $—         $102,817,637   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Securities

All securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Interest income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends that may be recorded as soon as the Portfolio is informed of such dividends). The Portfolios accrete discount or amortize premium using the effective interest method on a daily basis as adjustments to interest income and the cost of investments. The Portfolios use the specific identification method for determining realized gains or losses from sales of securities.

Expenses

Expenses directly attributed to a specific Portfolio of the Fund are charged to that Portfolio’s operations; expenses not directly attributable to a specific Portfolio are allocated among all the Portfolios of the Fund either based on their average daily net assets or by other equitable measures. Pursuant to the Fund’s multiple class expense allocation plan, certain expenses are allocated to particular classes of the Portfolios.

Dividends to Shareholders

It is the policy of the Portfolios to declare dividends from net investment income annually. Net short-term and long-term capital gains distributions for the Portfolios, if any, normally are distributed on an annual basis.

Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains from investment transactions have been determined in accordance with income tax regulations and may differ from net investment income and realized gains recorded by the Portfolios for financial reporting purposes. Differences result primarily from foreign currency transactions and timing differences related to recognition of income, and gains and losses from investment transactions. In general, to the extent that any differences which are permanent in nature result in over distributions to shareholders, the amount of the over distribution is reclassified within the capital accounts based on its federal tax basis treatment and may be reported as return of capital. Temporary differences do not require reclassification.

Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and commitments under forward foreign currency exchange contracts are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the quoted bid and asked prices of such currencies against the U.S. dollar. Purchases and sales of the Portfolios’ securities are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing when such securities were acquired or sold. Income and expenses are translated at exchange rates prevailing when accrued. The Portfolios do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

Net realized gains and losses from foreign currency-related transactions arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Portfolios’ books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at the period end, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.

 

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3. Significant Agreements and Transactions with Affiliates

The Board has approved an investment advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Investment Advisor. Advisory fees are computed daily and paid monthly based on the average daily net assets of each Portfolio. The Investment Advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its fee and/or reimburse the Portfolios for other operating expenses to the extent that aggregate expenses, excluding certain non-operating expenses, exceed certain annual rates of the average daily net assets of each class.

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the following annualized advisory fees and contractual expense limits were in effect:

 

Portfolio  

Advisory Fees    

 

Contractual Expense Limit    

Global Equity – Institutional Class

  1.00%   1.00%

Global Equity – Advisor Class

  1.00%   1.25%

International Equity – Institutional Class

  0.75%   1.00%

International Equity – Investor Class

  0.75%   1.25%

International Small Companies – Institutional Class

  1.25%   1.50%

International Small Companies – Investor Class

  1.25%   1.75%

Institutional Emerging Markets

  1.25%   1.30%

Frontier Emerging Markets – Institutional Class

  1.50%   2.00%

Frontier Emerging Markets – Investor Class

  1.50%   2.25%

For the year ended October 31, 2011, the Investment Advisor waived and/or reimbursed the following amounts pursuant to the contractual expense limits described above:

 

Portfolio  

Fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Investment Advisor    

Global Equity – Institutional Class

  $200,448

International Equity – Institutional Class

  -

International Small Companies – Institutional Class

  30,178

Institutional Emerging Markets

  410,768

Frontier Emerging Markets – Institutional Class

  -

Effective November 1, 2011, the following annualized advisory fees and contractual expense limits will take effect through December 31, 2012:

 

Portfolio   

  Advisory Fees on assets  
up to $1 billion

  

  Advisory Fees on assets  
over $1 billion

  

  Contractual Expense  
Limit

Global Equity – Institutional Class

   0.95%    0.93%    0.95%

Global Equity – Advisor Class

   0.95%    0.93%    1.25%

International Equity – Institutional Class

   0.75%    0.73%    1.00%

International Equity – Investor Class

   0.75%    0.73%    1.25%

International Small Companies – Institutional Class

   1.25%    1.23%    1.50%

International Small Companies – Investor Class

   1.25%    1.23%    1.75%

Institutional Emerging Markets

   1.17%    1.15%    1.30%

Frontier Emerging Markets – Institutional Class

   1.50%    1.48%    2.00%

Frontier Emerging Markets – Investor Class

   1.50%    1.48%    2.25%

The Fund has an administration agreement with The Northern Trust Company (“Northern Trust”), which provides certain accounting, clerical and bookkeeping services, Blue Sky, corporate secretarial services and assistance in the preparation and filing of tax returns and reports to shareholders and the SEC.

Northern Trust also serves as custodian of each Portfolio’s securities and cash, transfer agent, dividend disbursing agent and agent in connection with any accumulation, open-account or similar plans provided to the shareholders of the Portfolios.

Foreside Compliance Services, LLC (“FCS”) provides an individual to serve as chief compliance officer of the Fund. Foreside Management Services, LLC (“FMS”) provides an individual to serve as chief financial officer and treasurer of the Fund. Fees paid to FCS and FMS are shown as “Chief compliance and financial officers’ fees and expenses” on the Statements of Operations.

 

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3. Significant Agreements and Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

The Fund has adopted an Amended Plan of Distribution Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (“Distribution Plan”). Under the Distribution Plan, each of the International Equity, International Small Companies and Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolios may pay underwriters, distributors, dealers or brokers a fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Portfolio’s Investor Class shares for services or expenses arising in connection with activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Investor Class shares of the Portfolios.

The Fund, on behalf of the Portfolios, has agreements with various financial intermediaries and “mutual fund supermarkets”, under which customers of these intermediaries may purchase and hold Portfolio shares. These intermediaries assess fees in consideration for providing certain distribution, account maintenance, record keeping and transactional services. In recognition of the savings of expenses to the Fund arising from the intermediaries’ assumption of functions that the Fund would otherwise perform, such as providing sub-accounting and related shareholder services, each Portfolio or class is authorized, pursuant to a Shareholder Servicing Plan, to pay to each intermediary an annual rate of up to 0.15% (0.25% effective November 1, 2011) of its average daily net assets attributable to that intermediary (subject to the contractual expense limits described above). The balance of the intermediaries’ fees, after payments made pursuant to the Distribution Plan, if applicable, is paid by the Investment Advisor. Because of the contractual expense limits on certain Portfolios’ fees and expenses, the Investment Advisor paid a portion of the Portfolios’ share of these fees during the year ended October 31, 2011.

4. Class Specific Expenses

Most expenses of the Fund can be directly attributed to a particular Portfolio. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Portfolios based upon relative net assets or other appropriate measures. If an expense is incurred at the Portfolio level, it is generally apportioned among the classes of that Portfolio based upon relative net assets of each respective class. Certain expenses are incurred at the class level and charged only to that particular class of shares. These expenses may be class specific (i.e. Distribution fees charged only to a particular share class) or they may be identifiable to a particular class (i.e. the costs related to printing and mailing shareholder reports to shareholders of a particular class). Class specific expenses for Institutional Class shares of Portfolios with multiple active classes of shares are shown in the table below. Class specific expenses for Advisor and Investor Class shares of each Portfolio, if applicable, are presented in a separate report.

 

Expenses    Global Equity
Institutional Class
     International Equity
Institutional Class
     International
Small Companies
Institutional Class
     Frontier Emerging
Markets
Institutional Class
 

Distribution fees

   $ -           $ -           $ -           $ -       

State registration and filing fees

     22,392         46,105         11,252         32,591   

Printing and postage fees

     5,100         30,768         6,660         9,413   

Transfer agent fees and expenses

     20,778         89,174         8,727         23,283   

Total

   $ 48,270       $ 166,047       $ 26,639       $ 65,287   
                                     

5. Investment Transactions

Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2011, were as follows for each Portfolio:

 

Portfolio    Purchase Cost of
Investment Securities
   Proceeds from Sales of
Investment Securities
     

Global Equity

     $ 122,856,098        $ 73,126,193     

International Equity

       789,242,101          140,147,585     

International Small Companies

       36,311,758          3,429,767     

Institutional Emerging Markets

       228,462,877          223,293,811     

Frontier Emerging Markets

       78,906,806          24,015,408     

6. Income Tax

The cost of investments for federal income tax purposes and the components of net unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) on investments at October 31, 2011, for each of the Portfolios were as follows:

 

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Portfolio

     Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
       Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation /
(Depreciation)
     Cost  

Global Equity

     $     27,444,252         $ (3,886,897    $     23,557,355       $     181,648,927   

International Equity

       123,325,193           (55,776,396      67,548,797         1,137,820,595   

International Small Companies

       1,986,747           (4,072,301      (2,085,554      46,173,200   

Institutional Emerging Markets

       54,319,229           (22,239,427      32,079,802         297,572,328   

Frontier Emerging Markets

       8,025,350           (17,619,749      (9,594,399      112,412,036   

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency for Global Equity, International Equity, International Small Companies, Institutional Emerging Markets and Frontier Emerging Markets was $6,024, $(4,081), $(144), $(84,180), and $(6,732), respectively, at October 31, 2011.

It is the policy of each Portfolio of the Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Management has performed an analysis of each Portfolio’s tax positions for the open tax years as of October 31, 2011 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Portfolios’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years (open tax years: October 31, 2008; October 31, 2009; October 31, 2010) remain subject to examination by the Portfolios’ major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States, the State of New Jersey and the State of Maryland. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Portfolios. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

During the year ended October 31, 2011, the tax character of distributions paid from ordinary income was $290,000, $2,500,077, $47,000, $1,078,916 and $146,644 for Global Equity, International Equity, International Small Companies, Institutional Emerging Markets, and Frontier Emerging Markets, respectively.

During the year ended October 31, 2010, the tax character of distributions paid from ordinary income was $149,354, $2,530,285, $37,613, $1,329,181 and $127,946 for Global Equity, International Equity, International Small Companies, Institutional Emerging Markets and Frontier Emerging Markets, respectively.

During the year ended October 31, 2011, the tax character of distributions paid from long-term capital gains was $ 1,052,137 for Global Equity.

As of October 31, 2011 the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Portfolio    Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
     Accumulated
Capital and
Other Losses
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)*
    Total
Accumulated
Earnings/(Deficit)
 

Global Equity

   $ 738,434       $ 2,083,271       $ -          $ 23,563,377      $ 26,385,082   

International Equity

     9,328,100         3,133,641         -            67,544,715        80,006,456   

International Small Companies

     325,739         -             (197,097     (2,085,697     (1,957,055

Institutional Emerging Markets

     3,430,970         -             (42,206,107     31,996,153        (6,778,984

Frontier Emerging Markets

     489,881         -             (5,489,699     (9,601,131     (14,600,949

* The difference between book basis and tax basis net unrealized appreciation is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on certain sales of securities.

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment, or in the Fund’s case, on November 1, 2011. Under the Act, the Portfolios will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period; however, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carry forwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital loss carry forwards will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as permitted under previous law.

 

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6. Income Tax (Continued)

At October 31, 2011, Institutional Emerging Markets had $8,577,340 available as pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2016. Institutional Emerging Markets and Frontier Emerging Markets had $29,793,794 and $1,252,470, respectively, available as pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2017. International Small Companies had $197,097 available as pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2018. Institutional Emerging Markets and Frontier Emerging Markets had $3,834,973 and $4,237,229, respectively, available as pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2019.

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions and foreign capital gain tax expenses, the Fund made reclassifications among certain capital accounts. The reclassifications have no impact on the net assets of the Portfolios. As of October 31, 2011, the following reclassifications were made to the Statement of Net Assets:

 

Portfolio    Paid-in Capital    Accumulated Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss  on
Investment & Foreign
Currency Related
Transactions
   Accumulated
Undistributed
Net Investment
Income
     

Global Equity

     $         -        $         38,460      $        (38,460)

International Equity

       -          769,753      (769,753)

International Small Companies

       -          39,648      (39,648)

Institutional Emerging Markets

       -          624,710      (624,710)

Frontier Emerging Markets

       -          252,588      (252,588)

7. Foreign Exchange Contracts

The Portfolios, on occasion, enter into forward foreign exchange contracts in order to hedge their exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on their foreign portfolio holdings. A forward foreign exchange contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. The gain or loss arising from the difference between the cost of the original contracts and the closing of such contracts is included in net realized gains or losses on foreign currency-related transactions. Fluctuations in the value of forward foreign exchange contracts are recorded for book purposes as unrealized appreciation or depreciation on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies by the Portfolios. The Portfolios are also exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance on these forward foreign exchange contracts which is typically limited to the unrealized gain on each open contract.

The Portfolios enter into foreign currency transactions on the spot markets in order to pay for foreign investment purchases or to convert to dollars the proceeds from foreign investment sales or coupon interest receipts. The Portfolios held no open forward foreign currency exchange contracts on October 31, 2011.

8. Participation Notes

Each Portfolio may invest in participation notes. Participation notes are promissory notes that are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. Participation notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and allow a Portfolio to gain exposure to common stocks in markets where direct investment may not be allowed. Participation notes are generally traded over-the-counter and are subject to the risk that the broker-dealer or bank that issues them will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with a Portfolio. Participation notes constitute general unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, and a Portfolio investing in participation notes would be relying on the creditworthiness of such banks or broker-dealers and would have no rights under a participation note against the issuer of the underlying assets. Participation notes may be more volatile and less liquid than other investments held by the Portfolios.

9. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in capital stock for Global Equity—Institutional Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Period From November 3, 2009
to October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     2,418,120      $ 57,666,639        4,706,217      $ 100,707,733   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     31,276        757,810        2,387        50,029   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,449,396        58,424,449        4,708,604        100,757,762   

Shares redeemed

     (590,237     (14,433,357     (276,004     (5,887,335
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,859,159      $     43,991,092        4,432,600      $ 94,870,427   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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9. Capital Share Transactions (continued)

Transactions in capital stock for Global Equity—Advisor Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     1,435,477      $     35,483,876        1,334,358      $     28,868,395   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     13,193        319,667        4,460        93,525   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,448,670        35,803,543        1,338,818        28,961,920   

Shares redeemed

     (930,560     (22,627,479     (2,656,193     (55,305,981
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     518,110      $     13,176,064        (1,317,375   $ (26,344,061
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for International Equity—Institutional Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     40,523,413      $     599,634,622        19,022,485      $     248,771,466   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     121,911        1,793,340        172,753        2,164,593   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     40,645,324        601,427,962        19,195,238        250,936,059   

Shares redeemed

     (5,748,378     (84,673,697     (6,733,420     (87,480,052
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     34,896,946      $     516,754,265        12,461,818      $     163,456,007   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for International Equity—Investor Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     13,439,479      $     201,027,494        7,028,647      $     90,915,148   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     13,495        198,416        21,972        275,089   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     13,452,974        201,225,910        7,050,619        91,190,237   

Shares redeemed

     (4,547,245     (65,395,019     (2,173,688     (28,647,976
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     8,905,729      $     135,830,891        4,876,931      $     62,542,261   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for International Small Companies – Institutional Class were as follows for the period indicated:

 

  

      Period From June 30, 2011
to October 31, 2011
       
     Shares     Amount    

Shares sold

     1,398,064      $     15,339,181     

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     -            -         
  

 

 

   

 

 

   
     1,398,064        15,339,181     

Shares redeemed

     (68,030     (708,630  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net increase

     1,330,034      $     14,630,551     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Transactions in capital stock for International Small Companies – Investor Class were as follows for the period indicated:

 

  

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     2,720,512      $     31,885,145        674,027      $     6,382,332   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     3,951        43,816        3,719        34,099   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,724,463        31,928,961        677,746        6,416,431   

Shares redeemed

     (1,147,689     (12,905,747     (84,148     (774,124
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,576,774      $     19,023,214        593,598      $     5,642,307   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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9. Capital Share Transactions (continued)

Transactions in capital stock for Institutional Emerging Markets were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     10,378,951      $ 171,526,601        9,882,476      $ 149,070,225   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     51,925        870,785        73,829        1,026,968   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     10,430,876        172,397,386        9,956,305        150,097,193   

Shares redeemed

     (11,094,796     (171,940,753     (2,801,715     (39,900,035
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (663,920   $ 456,633        7,154,590      $ 110,197,158   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for Frontier Emerging Markets - Institutional Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     11,007,881      $ 84,190,248        7,681,583      $ 55,027,776   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     14,576        113,054        6,777        42,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     11,022,457        84,303,302        7,688,360        55,070,469   

Shares redeemed

     (4,506,525     (32,853,959     (169,494     (1,201,661
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     6,515,932      $ 51,449,343        7,518,866      $ 53,868,808   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for Frontier Emerging Markets – Investor Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

 

  

      Period From December 31, 2010
to October 31, 2011
       
     Shares     Amount    

Shares sold

     197,456      $ 1,441,038     

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     -           -        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   
     197,456        1,441,038     

Shares redeemed

     (10,348     (73,004  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net increase

     187,108      $ 1,368,034     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Redemptions made within 90 days of purchase may be subject to a redemption fee equal to 2% of the amount redeemed. For the period ended October 31, 2011, Institutional Class of Global Equity, Advisor Class of Global Equity, Institutional Class of International Equity, Investor Class of International Equity, Institutional Class of International Small Companies, Investor Class of International Small Companies, Institutional Emerging Markets, Institutional Class of Frontier Emerging Markets, and Investor Class of Frontier Emerging Markets received $1,922, $20,283, $109,344, $56,300, $1,933, $7,507, $36,537, $13,350 and $595, respectively, in redemption fees related to transactions in shares of common stock as disclosed in the Portfolios’ Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

For the period ended October 31, 2010, Institutional Class of Global Equity, Advisor Class of Global Equity, Institutional Class of International Equity, Investor Class of International Equity, Investor Class of International Small Companies, Institutional Emerging Markets, and Institutional Class of Frontier Emerging Markets received $219,316, $2,461, $41,527, $33,275, $267, $7,808, and $2,717, respectively, in redemption fees related to transactions in shares of common stock as disclosed in the Portfolios’ Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

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10. Concentration of Ownership

At October 31, 2011, the percentage of total shares outstanding held by record shareholders each owning 10% or greater of the aggregate shares outstanding of each Portfolio were as follows:

 

      No. of
Shareholders
           %
Ownership
      

Global Equity

     3            53.48 % *   

International Equity

     2            36.15 % *   

International Small Companies

     2            61.65 % *   

Institutional Emerging Markets

     1            39.64 % *   

Frontier Emerging Markets

     2            51.77 % *   

*Represents omnibus position of broker-dealers representing numerous shareholder accounts.

Investment activities of these shareholders may have a material effect on the Portfolios.

11. Concentration of Risk

Investing in securities of foreign issuers and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in U.S. issuers. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values and possible adverse political, social and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region, which could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks are greater with respect to securities of issuers located in emerging market countries in which the Portfolios are authorized to invest.

Frontier Emerging Markets is permitted to invest up to 35% of its net assets in companies in the same industry, if, at the time of investment, that industry represents 20% or more of the Portfolio’s benchmark index. During periods when the Portfolio has invested more than 25% of its net assets in companies in the same industry, it will operate as a concentrated portfolio and be subject to additional risks and greater volatility. At October 31, 2011, the Portfolio’s investment in the Banking industry amounted to 29.1% of net assets.

12. Line of Credit

The Fund has a $50 million line of credit agreement with Northern Trust. Borrowings would be made solely to facilitate the handling of redemptions or unusual or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Because several Portfolios participate, there is no assurance that an individual Portfolio will have access to the entire $50 million at any particular time. Interest is charged to each Portfolio based on its borrowings at an amount above the Federal Funds rate. In addition, a facility fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.10% on the line of credit and is allocated among the Portfolios. For the period ended October 31, 2011 International Small Companies Portfolio had an outstanding balance on four days with a maximum balance of $300,000 at an average weighted interest rate of 1.75%, Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio had an outstanding balance on one day with a maximum balance of $5,800,000 at an average weighted interest rate of 1.75% and Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio had an outstanding balance on four days with a maximum balance of $800,000 at an average weighted interest rate of 1.75%.

13. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

On May 12, 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (“ASU 2011-04”), modifying Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) issued International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”) 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures. Specifically, ASU 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose 1) the amounts of and reasons for any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and 2) for Level 3 fair value measurements: a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation procedures used by the reporting entity, and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU 2011-04 is for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this requirement and the impact it will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.

14. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events occurring after the date of this report have been evaluated for potential impact, for purposes of recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, through the date the report was issued.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Shareholders of the Institutional Class and Board of Directors

Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets of the Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. (comprising, the Global Equity Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, International Small Companies Portfolio, Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio, and Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio) (collectively the Portfolios) as of October 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Portfolios’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the aforementioned Portfolios of the Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. as of October 31, 2011, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S.generally accepted accounting principles.

 

 

/s/ KPMG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 21, 2011

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

 

 

During the year ended October 31, 2011, none of the Portfolios designated a percentage of distributions from net investment income as qualifying for the dividend received deduction for corporations.

International Equity, International Small Companies, Institutional Emerging Markets, and Frontier Emerging Markets paid qualifying foreign taxes of $1,471,039, $90,188, $588,072, and $157,268, and earned $11,742,608, $472,013, $5,002,229, and $1,156,662 from foreign source income during the year ended October 31, 2011, respectively. Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code, International Equity, International Small Companies, Institutional Emerging Markets, and Frontier Emerging Markets designated $0.0171, $0.0215, $0.0270, and $0.0100 per share as foreign taxes paid and $0.1368, $0.1125, $0.2293, and $0.0738 as income earned from foreign sources for the year ended October 31, 2011, respectively.

Global Equity, International Equity, International Small Companies, Institutional Emerging Markets, and Frontier Emerging Markets had qualifying dividend income of $2,435,776, $17,903,172, $661,273, $7,580,741, and $1,593,763 respectively during the year ended October 31, 2011.

Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, Global Equity and International Equity designated $2,083,271 and $3,133,641, respectively, as long term capital gain dividends for the year ended October 31, 2011.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

 

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

At an in person meeting of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. (the “Fund”) held on June 7, 2011 (the “June Meeting”), the Board, including a majority of those directors who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), considered and approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Fund on behalf of each of its series, the International Equity Portfolio, the Global Equity Portfolio, the Emerging Markets Portfolio, the Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio, the International Small Companies Portfolio and the Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio (each, a “Portfolio” and collectively, the “Portfolios”), and Harding Loevner LP (the “Adviser”).

Overview of the Review Process

Prior to the June Meeting, the Board requested, and the Adviser furnished, materials that the Board believed necessary to evaluate the terms of the Advisory Agreement, including information on, among other things: (i) the investment performance, expenses and advisory fees of each Portfolio relative to other mutual funds and benchmark indices, as set forth in reports prepared by Strategic Insight, a third party fund tracking organization engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Strategic Insight Reports”); (ii) the Adviser’s profitability and costs; (iii) the qualifications of the Adviser and portfolio management personnel with respect to services provided to the Portfolios; and (iv) the Adviser’s investment research capabilities and resources.

The Board established a sub-committee comprised of three Independent Directors (the “Committee”) to conduct a preliminary review of these materials, to assist the Board in its deliberations, and to liase with the Adviser. The Committee reviewed the materials; discussed the materials during telephonic and in person meetings with representatives of the Adviser; and requested and received supplemental information and analysis from the Adviser. Following the Committee’s review, the Adviser distributed revised and supplemental materials in final form to the full Board. The Board also received and considered a memorandum regarding the Board’s responsibilities in connection with renewal of the Advisory Agreement prepared by the legal counsel to the Independent Directors (“Independent Counsel”). Independent Counsel assisted the Independent Directors throughout the preparation, review and approval process.

At the June Meeting, the Board considered and discussed the materials and additional information presented by the Adviser. During the presentation, the Adviser expanded on those materials and responded to specific questions from the Board. Following the presentation, the Independent Directors met in executive session with Independent Counsel to further review and discuss the information presented during the meeting.

In its consideration of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement with respect to each Portfolio, the Board considered various factors discussed below. The following discussion is not intended to be all-inclusive, as the Board reviewed a variety of factors and considered a significant amount of information. The Board’s approval determinations were made on the basis of each director’s business judgment after consideration of all the information presented. Individual directors may have given different weights to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the approval process.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Board evaluated such information as it deemed necessary to assess the nature, extent and quality of investment advisory services provided to the Portfolios by the Adviser. The Board also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain non-advisory services provided to the Portfolios by the Adviser, including administrative, distribution, shareholder servicing, trading and the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, each Portfolio’s compliance policies and procedures. The Board noted that it received information at regular meetings throughout the year regarding the services rendered by the Adviser concerning the management of each Portfolio’s affairs and the Adviser’s role in coordinating providers of other services to the Portfolios. The Board’s evaluation of the services provided by the Adviser took into account the Board’s historical knowledge and familiarity with the scope and quality of the Adviser’s investment management and other capabilities and the quality of its administrative and other services.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

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Nature, Extent and Quality of Services (continued)

The Adviser presented and discussed with the Board the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Adviser’s management team and information regarding the portfolio managers for each Portfolio. The Board evaluated the ability of the Adviser to attract and retain qualified investment advisory and non-advisory personnel and engaged in a discussion with the Adviser regarding its recruitment, retention and professional development programs and strategies.

The Board also considered the adequacy of the financial and operational resources committed to each Portfolio by the Adviser, and how well the Adviser utilizes those resources to meet the Portfolio’s investment needs; to implement asset growth strategies; and to satisfy compliance requirements. The Board recognized that the Adviser reports to the Board regularly and that at each regular meeting the Board receives a detailed report on each Portfolio’s performance, asset levels and asset flows. It was also noted that the Adviser had approximately $13.8 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2011, and that it was an affiliate of Affiliated Managers Group, an established global asset management company.

The Board considered annual and periodic reports of the Chief Compliance Officer of the Fund (the “CCO”) with respect to the effectiveness and adequacy of the Adviser’s compliance program and the compliance programs of the Fund’s other service providers. The Board noted the CCO’s determination that the Adviser’s and the other service providers’ compliance programs are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the federal securities laws.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services historically provided and to be provided to each Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement.

Performance of the Adviser

For each Portfolio, the Board considered, among other things, the historical performance year to date as of March 31, 2011 and for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods (or shorter for newer Portfolios) included in the Strategic Insight Report, including comparisons against each Portfolio’s Morningstar Category and benchmark indices. In reviewing each Portfolio’s performance information, the Board took into consideration the recent extraordinary market volatility, the effects of these events on each Portfolio’s performance, as well as the market conditions in which the Adviser’s investment strategies may underperform. The Board’s specific considerations with respect to each Portfolio’s performance are discussed under “Portfolio Specific Considerations” below.

In addition, the Board reviewed the Investment Adviser’s investment philosophy and its influence on the management of the Portfolios. The Board noted the Adviser’s bottom-up, business-focused approach based on a study of individual companies and the competitive dynamics of the global industries in which those companies participate. In evaluating the investment performance of the Portfolios, the Board acknowledged that the relatively longer holding periods associated with the Adviser’s investment style may result in underperformance during periods of short term volatility, but often produces outperformance over longer time periods.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that each Portfolio’s performance was reasonable.

Costs of the Services and Profitability of the Adviser

The Board considered information regarding the Adviser’s costs to provide investment management services to the Portfolios and the profitability to the Adviser from managing the Portfolios. In evaluating the Adviser’s profitability, the Board considered the Adviser’s profitability analysis for calendar years 2009 and 2010; each Portfolio’s expense ratio; and the Adviser’s contractual fee waivers and expense reimbursements with respect to each Portfolio. The Board considered profitability on a Portfolio-by-Portfolio basis, focusing on the Adviser’s profit without taking into account those costs borne by the Adviser with respect to its efforts to expand the Portfolios’ shareholder base. The Board noted that the Adviser did not earn a profit on the Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio and International Small Companies Portfolio; rather, the Adviser subsidized those Portfolios through fee waivers. The Board took note of the Adviser’s expectation that it would incur additional costs relating to current and planned increases in personnel and office space, and investment in new information systems intended to assure the continued delivery of high-quality services to its clients, including the Portfolios. The Board noted that future profitability to the Adviser would depend on the growth of assets under management.

 

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Costs of the Services and Profitability of the Adviser (continued)

Based upon these considerations, the Board concluded that the profits historically realized by the Adviser and anticipated to be realized from its continued relationship with the Portfolios would not be excessive in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Portfolios.

Comparison of Fees and Services Provided by the Adviser

The Board considered the contractual advisory fees that are payable by the Portfolios to the Adviser. The Board also reviewed and considered actual investment advisory fees realized by the Adviser taking into account the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement arrangements for each Portfolio. In addition, the Board considered the Strategic Insight Report, which included information comparing each Portfolio’s management fee and overall expenses with those of funds in a group of peer funds selected by Strategic Insight (the “Expense Group”).

The Board noted that, in general, the operating expenses of each Portfolio, with the exception of Frontier Emerging Markets and International Small Companies Portfolio, were below the median of their respective Expense Groups and Morningstar Category-derived universe (the “Expense Universe”). The Board also noted that each Portfolio’s total expense ratio, after waiver of advisory fees and reimbursement of expenses, was at or below its respective Expense Group median calculated by Strategic Insight, and each Portfolio’s advisory fees after waivers was within the range of those of the funds in its peer group, as calculated by Strategic Insight. A discussion of the Board’s considerations with respect to each Portfolio’s fees is set forth below under “Portfolio Specific Considerations”.

At the Board’s request, the Adviser also provided information on the fees charged and services provided to the Portfolios compared with private accounts with similar investment strategies managed by the Adviser. The Board took note of the fact that no current shareholder could achieve a lower net advisory fee if it opened a separate account with the Adviser. The Board noted that the Adviser’s private account clients require fewer services from the Adviser. The Board acknowledged that unlike the Portfolios, private account clients do not require the Adviser to participate in internal corporate governance matters, deliver services to potential end-clients, supervise third-party vendors, or devote its own resources toward expanding the shareholder base, nor do they require the same degree of compliance monitoring due to their differing regulatory framework. Further, the Board noted that the Adviser incurs no out-of-pocket expenses or business risk in connection with services provided to the private accounts, unlike the Portfolios. The Board additionally noted that some institutional investors investing in the Portfolios as a result of RFP processes, that are familiar with the competitive marketplace, have indicated that they perceive the advisory fees charged by the Adviser to be reasonable.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that each Portfolio’s expense ratio is reasonable.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Portfolios’ assets grow; whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale for the Portfolios; and considered whether economies of scale were being passed along to the shareholders. The Board noted that to the extent a Portfolio’s assets have increased over time, it has realized economies of scale as certain expenses become a smaller percentage of overall assets. The Board also took into account that the Advisory Agreement provides for a flat fee that could impact realization of economies of scale. In this regard, the Board noted that expense limitations and fee waivers that reduce Portfolio expenses can have the same effect as fee level breakpoints in sharing economies of scale with shareholders.

The Board considered that other aspects of the Portfolios’ investment strategies may limit the realization of economies of scale, including a particular strategy’s universe of issuers, applicable trading volumes or markets, or the Adviser’s selection criteria. The Board also took note of the Adviser’s plans for marketing and distributing the various Portfolios and to pay for the associated expenses out of its own profits, through revenue sharing payments.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the extent to which economies of scale currently are and will be shared for the benefit of the Portfolio’s shareholders.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

 

Other Benefits

The Board considered other benefits derived or to be derived by the Adviser from the relationship with the Portfolios. In this regard, the Board considered the Adviser may benefit from its relationship with the Portfolios in the following ways: (i) separately managed account clients may view the additional assets under management resulting from managing the Portfolios as a positive attribute; (ii) the Adviser may obtain increased reputational prestige from managing a nationally recognized mutual fund family that shares the Adviser’s name; and (iii) the Adviser’s ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by the Adviser may be enhanced. The Board also considered that the Adviser benefits from the receipt of research services obtained through “soft dollars” in connection with Portfolio brokerage transactions. The Board also considered the extent to which the Adviser and its other clients, as well as the Portfolios, benefitted from receipt of these research products and services. In light of the costs of providing investment management, administrative and other services to the Portfolios and the Adviser’s ongoing commitment to the Portfolios, the profits and other ancillary benefits that the Adviser may receive were considered reasonable.

Portfolio Specific Considerations

(Note: The following discussion reflects the considerations undertaken by the Board at its June Meeting, and should be read in conjunction with the updated information provided below, under “Approval of Amendments to Advisory Agreement.”)

In considering whether to approve the renewal of the Advisory Agreement for each Portfolio, the Board considered the following data included in the Strategic Insight Report.

Global Equity Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The Global Equity Portfolio outperformed its MSCI All-Country World Index benchmark and Morningstar Category for the three-year, five-year and ten-year periods.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable under the Advisory Agreement by the Portfolio, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the net management fee and net operating expense are below median for both the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

International Equity Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The International Equity Portfolio outperformed its MSCI All-Country World ex-US benchmark and Morningstar Category for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the net advisory fee and net operating expense are below median for both the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

Emerging Markets Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The Emerging Markets Portfolio has underperformed its MSCI Emerging Markets benchmark for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods. Similarly, the Emerging Markets Portfolio underperformed versus its Morningstar Category during each of the one-year, three-year and five-year periods. The Adviser presented the Board with detailed information regarding factors contributing to the underperformance and steps taken to address challenges.

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio (continued)

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the Portfolio’s net advisory fee is above the median for the Expense Group and the Expense Universe, and that the net operating expenses for the Portfolio are below the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The Adviser advised the Board that the Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio is managed to the same model as the Emerging Markets Portfolio and therefore its performance has tracked closely that of the Emerging Markets Portfolio.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the net advisory fee is above the median for the Expense Group and Expense Universe, and that the net operating expenses are below the median for the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio outperformed its MSCI Frontier Markets benchmark year-to-date and for the one-year period. The Board noted that the Portfolio does not yet have a three-year performance record. The Board further noted the Adviser’s statement that the Portfolio does not have a relevant peer group for performance comparison purposes because there is currently no Morningstar category of funds that invest primarily in frontier markets or the smallest emerging markets. The Board therefore took into account that the Strategic Insight report was of very limited utility for evaluating performance.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the Portfolio’s net advisory fee is above median for the Expense Group and Expense Universe, and that net operating expenses are also above the median for the Expense Group and Expense Universe. The Board noted that the above median ranking for net operating expenses was due to the Portfolio’s small asset size and the substantial additional expenses associated with this type of specialty offering that are not common to emerging market funds generally.

International Small Companies Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The International Small Companies Portfolio outperformed its MSCI All-Country World ex-US Small Cap Index benchmark and its Morningstar Category for the year-to-date and in the one-year and three-year periods.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the Portfolio’s net advisory fee is negative (and therefore below the median for the Expense Group and the Expense Universe), and that net operating expenses are above the median ranking for the Expense Group and the Expense Universe.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

 

Conclusion

Following extensive discussion, both in general session and in executive session of the Independent Directors meeting alone with Independent Counsel, the Board determined that it had received sufficient information to take action on the proposed resolutions regarding continuance of the Advisory Agreement. The Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, concluded with respect to each Portfolio that the fees to be paid by the Portfolio were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser to each Portfolio, the Adviser’s costs, and each Portfolio’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels.

In light of all the foregoing, the Board, and separately, a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for each Portfolio. The Board’s decision was based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each director not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor.

Approval of Amendments to Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting of the Board of the Fund held on September 16, 2011, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, considered and approved amendments to the Advisory Agreement between the Fund on behalf of the Portfolios and the Adviser that would (i) reduce each Portfolio’s contractual advisory fee by 0.02% of average daily net assets on assets above $1 billion, (ii) reduce the contractual advisory fee of the Emerging Markets Portfolio and the Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio by 0.08% of average daily net assets; and (iii) reduce the contractual advisory fee of the Global Equity Portfolio by 0.05% of average daily net assets.

In considering the amendments to the Advisory Agreement, the Board reviewed the materials furnished by the Adviser for the June Meeting, as well as additional material regarding the impact of the proposed amendments on the total expense ratio of each Portfolio and each Portfolio’s current total expense ratio relative to its peer group and category universe (both as determined by Strategic Insight). In approving the amendments to the Advisory Agreement, the Board determined that there would be no impact to the nature, quality or extent of the services provided to the Portfolios, and that the proposed amendments would benefit the shareholders of the Portfolios.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Privacy Notice

(unaudited)

 

 

HARDING, LOEVNER FUNDS, INC. (THEFUND”)

PRIVACY NOTICE

The Fund collects nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

   

Information, such as your name, address, social security number, assets and income, submitted by you on applications, forms, or in other written or verbal customer communications. This information may also be provided by a consultant or intermediary acting on your behalf.

   

Information that results from any transaction performed by us for you.

The Fund will not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you or its former customers to anyone except as permitted or required by law.

If you decide to close your account(s) or become an inactive customer, the Fund will adhere to the privacy policies and practices as described in this notice.

The Fund restricts access to your personal and account information to only those employees who need to know that information to provide products or services to you. The Fund maintains physical, administrative and technical safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund

(unaudited)

 

 

Disinterested Directors:

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with
the Fund

  

Term of

Office and
Length of
Time Served*

  

Principal Occupation

During Past Five Years

   Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen By
Director
  

Other Directorships

William E. Chapman, II

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard Fourth Floor Bridgewater,

NJ 08807

Age, 70

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 2008; Chairperson of the Audit Committee since 2009    President and Owner, Longboat Retirement Planning Solutions (1998-present); Trustee of Bowdoin College (2002 – present); Hewitt Associates, LLC (part time) (provider of retirement and investment education seminars) (2000 – 2009)    6    Trustee of Third Avenue Trust (5 portfolios); Trustee of Third Avenue Variable Trust (1 portfolio); Trustee of Aston Funds (26 Portfolios); Trustee of The Managers Funds, Managers AMG Funds, Managers Trust I and Managers Trust II (33 portfolios); Director, Mutual Fund Directors Forum , Inc.; Director, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

R. Kelly Doherty

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard Fourth Floor Bridgewater,

NJ 08807

Age, 53

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 2004    Cayman Partners (private investment vehicles), Managing Partner, 1999 –present.    6    Morristown Memorial Hospital; The Peck School

Charles Freeman

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard Fourth Floor Bridgewater,

NJ 08807

Age, 47

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 2008    PepsiCo, Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Relations, 2011-present; Center for Strategic and International Studies, Freeman Chair in China Studies, 2007 – 2011; China Alliance (legal and government relations group), Managing Director, 2005 – 2007.    6    None

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

(unaudited)

 

 

Disinterested Directors (continued):

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with
the Fund

  

Term of

Office and
Length of
Time Served*

  

Principal Occupation
During Past Five Years

   Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen By
Director
  

Other Directorships

Jane A. Freeman

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 58

  

Director

   Indefinite; Director since 1996; Lead Independent Director since 2008; Member of the Audit Committee since 2010    Consultant, 2008-present; Scientific Learning Corporation (Education Software), Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 1999 –2008    6    Russell Exchange Trades Funds Trust, Chair, Audit Committee, 2011- present; Taproot Foundation (Non-Profit), Director, 2010-present

Samuel R. Karetsky

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 66

  

Director

   Indefinite; Director since 1998; Member of the Audit Committee since 1998    The Karetsky Group LLC (Advisory Firm), Managing Member, 2003 -present; Wetherby Asset Management, Wealth Manager, 2004 – present.    6    None

Eric Rakowski

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 53

  

Director

   Indefinite; Director since 2008    University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Professor, 1990 – present.    6    Trustee of Third Avenue Trust (5 portfolios); Trustee of Third Avenue Variable Trust (1 portfolio); Trustee of The Managers Funds, Managers AMG Funds, Managers Trust I and Managers Trust II (33 portfolios)

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

(unaudited)

 

 

Interested Directors:

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with
the Fund

  

Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served*

  

Principal Occupation
During Past Five Years

   Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen By
Director
  

Other Directorships

David R. Loevner**

Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 57

   Director, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors    Indefinite; Director, President and Chairman of the Board since 1996    Harding Loevner LP, President and Chief Executive Officer 1989 –present; Parks Tenn Corp. (real estate), President, 2001 - present.    6    Director, Harding, Loevner Funds, plc (4 portfolios)

Jennifer M. Borggaard** Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

600 Hale Street

Prides Crossing, MA 01965 Age, 42

   Director    Indefinite; Director Since 2008    Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”) (asset management firm), Senior Vice President, 2007 – present, Vice President, 2004 – 2007.    6    Beautel, Goodman & Company LTD; Genesis Asset Managers, LLP- Member of the Governing Board; Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.; Arrow Bidco Ltd.

 

    

                        

* Each director is elected to serve in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Fund until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

**David R. Loevner is considered an “interested person” of the Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, because he serves as President of Harding Loevner LP, the Fund’s investment advisor. Jennifer M. Borggaard is an interested person of the Fund because she is an officer of AMG.

The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Directors and is available upon request and without charge by calling 1-877-435-8105.

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

(unaudited)

 

 

Principal Officers of the Fund:

 

Name, Address and Age

 

Position with

the Fund

  

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served¿

  

Principal Occupation

During Past Five Years

Richard Reiter

Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 45

  Vice President    1 year; since 2007    Harding Loevner LP, Chief Operating Officer, 1996 –present.

Susan Mosher

Foreside Compliance Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, ME 04101

Age, 56

  Chief Compliance Officer of the Funds    1 year; since 2010    Foreside Compliance Services, LLC, Head of Compliance Services, 2009 – present; Coast Asset Management, LLC, Chief Compliance Officer, 2007 – 2009; Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc., Anti-Money Laundering Officer, 2005 – 2007; Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc., Chief Compliance Officer, 2004 – 2007; Investors Bank & Trust Company, Senior Director and Chief Counsel/Director, 1995 – 2007.

Charles S. Todd

Foreside Management Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, ME 04101

Age, 40

  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer    1 year; since 2010    Foreside Management Services, LLC, Director/Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, 2008 – Present; JPMorgan Investor Services Co., Vice President within the Fund Administration Department, formerly serving as Assistant Vice President, 2000 – 2008.

Patrick Keniston

Foreside Compliance Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, ME 04101

Age, 47

  Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer    1 year; since 2010    Foreside Compliance Services, LLC, Director, 2008 – present; Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., Vice President, 2005 – 2008.

Thomas A. Dula

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60603

Age, 37

  Assistant Treasurer    1 year; since 2010    The Northern Trust Company, Vice President and Client Service Delivery Manager, 2010 – present, Relationship Manager, 2009 – 2010, and Institutional Trust Account Administrator, 2004 - 2009.

Owen T. Meacham

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60603

Age, 40

  Secretary    1 year; since 2010    The Northern Trust Company, Vice President and Senior Regulatory Administration Attorney, 2007 - present; ABN AMRO Asset Management, Product Strategy and Development Manager, 2005 –2007.

Puran Dulani

Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 53

  Assistant Treasurer    1 year; since 2010    Harding Loevner LP, Chief of Operations and Accounting, 2002 – present.

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

(unaudited)

 

 

Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with

the Fund

  

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

  

Principal Occupation

During Past Five Years

Lori M. Renzulli

Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 45

   Assistant Secretary    1 year; since 2008    Harding Loevner LP, Vice President, Chief Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, 2011 – present; Chief Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, 2006 - 2010; MetLife, Director, Corporate Ethics and Compliance, 2006 .

¿Officers are elected to hold such office until their successor is elected and qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of their office, or until he or she resigns or is removed from office.

 

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Officers and Directors and Other Pertinent Information

    

 

 

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

David R. Loevner

Director, President and Chairman of the Board of the Funds

Jane A. Freeman

Director of the Funds

Jennifer M. Borggaard

Director of the Funds

William E. Chapman II

Director of the Funds

R. Kelly Doherty

Director of the Funds

Charles Freeman

Director of the Funds

Samuel R. Karetsky

Director of the Funds

Eric Rakowski

Director of the Funds

Charles S. Todd

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Funds

Susan Mosher

Chief Compliance Officer of the Funds

Richard Reiter

Vice President of the Funds

Owen T. Meacham

Secretary of the Funds

Patrick Kenniston

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer of the Funds

Thomas A. Dula

Assistant Treasurer of the Funds

Puran Dulani

Assistant Treasurer of the Funds

Lori Renzulli

Assistant Secretary of the Funds

 

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Supplemental Information

(unaudited)

 

 

Quarterly Form N-Q Portfolio Schedule

Each Portfolio will file its complete schedule of investments with the SEC on Form N-Q at the end of the first and third fiscal quarters within 60 days of the end of the quarter to which it relates. The Portfolios’ Form N-Q will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room whose telephone number is 1-800-SEC-0330. Additionally, they are available upon request by calling 1-877-435-8105.

Proxy Voting Record

The Fund’s proxy voting record relating to the Portfolios’ securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, on Form N-PX.

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the Fund proxy voting policies and procedures are located in the Statement of Additional Information and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-435-8105 or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Additional Information

The Adviser updates Fact Sheets for the Portfolios each calendar quarter, which are posted to the Fund’s website - www.hardingloevnerfunds.com. This information, along with the Adviser’s commentaries on its various strategies, is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-435-8105.

 

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Expense Example

     2   

Performance Information and Statements of Net Assets

  

Global Equity Portfolio

     3   

International Equity Portfolio

     10   

International Small Companies Portfolio

     18   

Emerging Markets Portfolio

     26   

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

     35   

Statements of Operations

     44   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     47   

Financial Highlights

     52   

Notes to Financial Statements

     57   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     69   

Supplemental Tax Information

     70   

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

     71   

Privacy Notice

     77   

Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund

     78   

Supplemental Information

     84   

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Expense Example

October 31, 2011 (unaudited)

 

 

As a shareholder of a Harding Loevner Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees, and/or shareholder services fees and other fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on May 1, 2011 and held for the entire six month period from May 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011 for the Global Equity Portfolio—Advisor Class, International Equity Portfolio—Investor Class, International Small Companies Portfolio—Investor Class, Emerging Markets Portfolio—Advisor Class, and Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio—Investor Class.

Actual Expenses

The first line under each Portfolio in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Portfolio under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line under each Portfolio in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the second line under each Portfolio in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

                              
    

Beginning

Account Value

May 1, 2011

   

Ending Account

Value

October 31, 2011

   

Annualized

Expense Ratio

   

Expenses Paid

During Period*

(May 1, 2011

to October 31, 2011)

 

Global Equity Portfolio—Advisor Class

         

Actual

  $ 1,000.00      $ 895.70        1.22   $ 5.83   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,019.06        1.22     6.21   

International Equity Portfolio—Investor Class

         

Actual

    1,000.00        856.90        1.25     5.85   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,018.90        1.25     6.36   

International Small Companies Portfolio—Investor Class

         

Actual

    1,000.00        833.50        1.75     8.09   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,016.38        1.75     8.89   

Emerging Markets Portfolio—Advisor Class

         

Actual

    1,000.00        854.50        1.52     7.11   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,017.54        1.52     7.73   

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio—Investor Class

         

Actual

    1,000.00        843.00        2.25     10.45   

Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)

    1,000.00        1,013.86        2.25     11.42   

* Expenses are calculated using each Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (365 days).

 

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Global Equity Portfolio (Advisor Class) — Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

Global Equity Portfolio - Advisor Class And The Lipper Global Fund Index

And The MSCI All Country World Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

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     Returns for the Year Ended October 31,  2011
     Cumulative Total Returns   Average Annualized
Total Return
FUND NAME   Last 12 Months   5 YR   10 YR   5 YR   10 YR

Global Equity Portfolio—
Advisor Class (Inception date 12/01/96)

      0.18 %       15.32 %       90.70 %       2.89 %       6.67 %

MSCI All Country World Index (Net Dividends)

      0.42 %       -1.54 %       67.58 %       -0.31 %       5.30 %

Lipper Global Fund Index

      -2.46 %       -2.82 %       62.08 %       -0.57 %       4.95 %

        

                                                 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Global Equity Portfolio (Advisor Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The Global Equity Portfolio (Advisor Class) gained 0.18% for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (the Index), rose 0.42%, net of foreign withholding taxes.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of global companies that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of durable growth, financial strength, management quality, and sustainable competitive advantage.

The Global Equity Portfolio performance differed little from the Index in the fiscal year. Viewed through the lens of sector breakdowns, the Portfolio benefited from its relatively small weighting in Financials, as well as from large weightings in Consumer Staples and Information Technology. The Portfolio’s small holdings exposure to the top-performing Energy sector hurt relative performance.

The stocks we owned within Financials fell more heavily than those of the Index, dragged down by banks with emerging markets businesses, especially Turkey’s GarantiBank, India’s ICICI Bank, and Erste Bank, the Austrian (eurozone) bank with large Central European subsidiaries, whose large Swiss franc lending book was a focus of both investor and political attention. Holdings within Information Technology added significantly to relative performance, especially Apple, Teradata, and EMC, but that was offset by poor stock selection within Consumer Discretionary, particularly Li & Fung and Staples, both from the retailing industry group.

From a geographic perspective, the Portfolio was aided by our underweight in the eurozone. Also, the holdings we did own performed better than the regional sub-Index, in part due to a near-absence of financial companies amongst the holdings. We also benefited once again from good stock selection in Japan (M3, Unicharm), as well as from our modest holdings in Emerging Markets. Our large weight in the US was helpful as well, but it was offset by lagging stocks within the US, particularly our Financials (JPMorganChase, Greenhill—since sold) along with showings from Industrials (Emerson Electric) and retailing (Staples).

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The MSCI All Country World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets. The Index consists of 45 developed and emerging market countries. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Advertising

       1.0 %

Agriculture

       1.2  

Apparel

       2.3  

Banks

       12.1  

Beverages

       0.9  

Chemicals

       9.2  

Commercial Services

       0.7  

Computers

       8.3  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

       6.6  

Distribution/Wholesale

       2.4  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       2.5  

Electronics

       1.7  

Food

       4.4  

Healthcare - Products

       3.8  

Holding Companies - Diversified

       0.9  

Internet

       7.7  

Machinery - Diversified

       2.7  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

       1.0  

Mutual Funds

       4.3  

Oil & Gas

       2.5  

Oil & Gas Services

       2.4  

Pharmaceuticals

       3.2  

Retail

       7.9  

Software

       7.0  

Telecommunications

       3.2  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       99.9  

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       0.1  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

 

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Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 95.6%

     

Australia - 1.3%

     

Cochlear Ltd. (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     43,678       $ 2,667,991   
     

 

 

 

Austria - 0.1%

     

Erste Group Bank AG (Banks)(1)

     12,740         271,442   
     

 

 

 

China - 2.3%

     

Anta Sports Products Ltd. (Retail)(1)

     1,453,000         1,300,972   

China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)

     576,241         1,779,772   

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., Class H (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     1,570,000         1,618,635   
     

 

 

 
        4,699,379   
     

 

 

 

France - 4.5%

     

Air Liquide SA (Chemicals)(1)

     26,237         3,388,686   

Dassault Systemes SA (Software)(1)

     44,250         3,723,650   

L’Oreal SA (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     18,610         2,049,524   
     

 

 

 
        9,161,860   
     

 

 

 

Germany - 0.5%

     

Qiagen NV (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     80,278         1,115,945   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong - 2.4%

     

Li & Fung Ltd. (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     2,565,600         4,952,611   
     

 

 

 

India - 2.7%

     

ICICI Bank Ltd. - Sponsored ADR (Banks)

     148,600         5,521,976   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 1.2%

     

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT (Banks)(1)

     2,786,400         2,519,242   
     

 

 

 

Japan - 9.4%

     

ABC-Mart Inc. (Retail)(1)

     53,800         2,108,353   

FANUC Corp. (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     34,500         5,570,914   

Keyence Corp. (Electronics)(1)

     13,960         3,550,752   

M3 Inc. (Internet)(1)

     510         2,307,177   

Unicharm Corp. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     127,600         5,731,433   
     

 

 

 
        19,268,629   
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg - 1.1%

     

Millicom International Cellular SA - SDR (Telecommunications)(1)

     21,000         2,305,427   
     

 

 

 

Mexico - 1.9%

     

America Movil SAB de CV, Class L - ADR (Telecommunications)

     73,800         1,875,996   

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV - Sponsored ADR (Beverages)

     21,700         1,943,235   
     

 

 

 
        3,819,231   
     

 

 

 

 

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Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Russia - 1.1%

     

Gazprom OAO - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)(1)

     192,400       $ 2,229,366   
     

 

 

 

Singapore - 2.4%

     

Olam International Ltd. (Food)(1)

     2,437,000         4,872,460   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 1.0%

     

Sasol Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     45,230         2,042,829   
     

 

 

 

Spain - 1.2%

     

Inditex SA (Retail)(1)

     26,500         2,398,848   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland - 6.5%

     

Nestle SA - Sponsored ADR, Reg S (Food)

     71,055         4,104,137   

Novartis AG, Reg S (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     77,620         4,384,979   

Sonova Holding AG, Reg S (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     22,880         2,412,237   

Swatch Group AG, Bearer (Retail)(1)

     5,830         2,444,593   
     

 

 

 
        13,345,946   
     

 

 

 

Turkey - 0.1%

     

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS - ADR (Banks)

     90,300         319,662   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 5.7%

     

RPS Group plc (Commercial Services)(1)

     512,126         1,479,826   

Standard Chartered plc (Banks)(1)

     349,700         8,146,599   

WPP plc (Advertising)(1)

     197,370         2,045,524   
     

 

 

 
        11,671,949   
     

 

 

 

United States - 50.2%

     

3M Co. (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)

     26,870         2,123,267   

Abbott Laboratories (Pharmaceuticals)

     38,980         2,099,853   

Amazon.com Inc. (Internet)*

     8,900         1,900,239   

Apple Inc. (Computers)*

     15,000         6,071,700   

Bunge Ltd. (Agriculture)

     40,670         2,512,186   

Cisco Systems Inc. (Telecommunications)

     130,215         2,412,884   

Citrix Systems Inc. (Software)*

     60,260         4,388,736   

Coach Inc. (Apparel)

     71,100         4,626,477   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A (Computers)*

     29,500         2,146,125   

Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)

     38,550         3,483,764   

eBay Inc. (Internet)*

     171,700         5,465,211   

EMC Corp. (Computers)*

     218,350         5,351,758   

Emerson Electric Co. (Electrical Components & Equipment)

     106,070         5,104,088   

Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil & Gas)

     37,790         2,951,021   

F5 Networks Inc. (Internet)*

     24,500         2,546,775   

Google Inc., Class A (Internet)*

     6,147         3,642,958   

Informatica Corp. (Software)*

     48,100         2,188,550   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Banks)

     11,400         396,264   

 

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Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

United States - 50.2% - (continued)

     

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Retail)*

     38,200       $ 2,157,536   

McDonald’s Corp. (Retail)

     58,600         5,441,010   

Monsanto Co. (Chemicals)

     85,100         6,191,025   

Oracle Corp. (Software)

     124,410         4,076,916   

Praxair Inc. (Chemicals)

     27,220         2,767,457   

Procter & Gamble Co. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)

     34,300         2,194,857   

Schlumberger Ltd. (Oil & Gas Services)

     65,690         4,826,244   

Sigma-Aldrich Corp. (Chemicals)

     67,600         4,426,448   

Staples Inc. (Retail)

     29,200         436,832   

SVB Financial Group (Banks)*

     4,700         215,918   

Teradata Corp. (Computers)*

     58,900         3,513,974   

Wells Fargo & Co. (Banks)

     289,660         7,505,091   
     

 

 

 
        103,165,164   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $170,685,545)

        196,349,957   
     

 

 

 

Cash Equivalent - 4.3%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     8,856,325         8,856,325   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $8,856,325)

        8,856,325   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%

(Cost $ 179,541,870)

      $ 205,206,282   
     

 

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations

ADR

   American Depositary Receipt

SDR

   Swedish Depositary Receipt

Reg S

   Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
(1) Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.
* Non-income producing security.

 

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Global Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

 

Other Assets, Net of Liabilities - 0.1%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 199,726   

Foreign currency (cost $33,206)

     33,560   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     138,889   

Tax reclaim receivable

     91,027   

Prepaid expenses

     30,222   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (164,886

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (12,249

Other liabilities

     (94,026
  

 

 

 
     222,263   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Institutional Class

  

Applicable to 6,291,759 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 147,108,283   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 23.38   
  

 

 

 

Advisor Class

  

Applicable to 2,496,377 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 58,320,262   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 23.36   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 179,043,463   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     738,434   

Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions

     (23,788

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     25,670,436   
  

 

 

 
   $ 205,428,545   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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International Equity Portfolio (Investor Class) — Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

International Equity Portfolio - Investor Class And The Lipper International Fund Index

And The MSCI All Country World ex-US Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

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     Returns for the Year Ended October 31, 2011
     Cumulative Total Returns      

Average Annualized

Total Return

FUND NAME   Last 12 Months   5 YR   Inception        5 YR   Inception

International Equity Portfolio—
Investor Class (Inception date 09/30/05)

  -3.02%   12.00%   34.34%     2.29%   4.97%

MSCI All Country World ex-US (Net dividends)

  -4.66%   -1.81%   21.85%     -0.36%   3.30%

Lipper International Fund Index

  -6.42%   -6.80%   14.98%     -1.40%   2.32%
                         

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio (Investor Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The International Equity Portfolio (Investor Class) fell 3.02% for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-US Index (the Index), fell 4.66%, net of foreign withholding taxes.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of non-US companies that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of durable growth, financial strength, management quality, and sustainable competitive advantage.

The International Equity Portfolio outperformed the Index in the fiscal year due to both good stock selection and favorable sector allocations. Viewed through the lens of sector breakdowns, the Portfolio benefited from its large holdings of Consumer Staples and Health Care companies, whose sectors actually rose through the year. The Portfolio also benefited from its underweight in Financials and zero holdings in Utilities, the two worst performing sectors.

The stocks we owned within Financials fell more heavily than those of the Index, dragged down by banks with emerging market businesses, especially Turkey’s GarantiBank, India’s ICICI Bank, and Erste Bank, the Austrian (eurozone) bank with large Central European subsidiaries, whose large Swiss franc lending book was a focus of both investor and political attention. Holdings within Information Technology added to relative performance, especially ARM Holdings within semiconductors, Dassault Systemes within software, and Keyence and Hoya within tech hardware & equipment. We also enjoyed good stock selection within Industrials, particularly from Atlas Copco and Fanuc within capital goods. Energy holdings lagged, especially EnCana and Petrobras.

From a geographic perspective, the Portfolio garnered little benefit overall from regional allocation, but did benefit from good stocks relative to the regional sub-indices in Europe, both within and outside the eurozone. In particular, our holdings in both France and Germany bettered their respective country indices. This was partly due to light holdings of Financials in those countries, in preference for multinational industrial companies. The Portfolio also benefited from good stock selection in Japan, notably from M3 in Health Care and Unicharm in Consumer Staples.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. The portfolio invests in smaller companies which involve additional risks such as limited liquidity and greater volatility.

The MSCI All Country World ex-US Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets, excluding the US. The Index consists of 44 developed and emerging market countries. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Advertising

       2.0 %

Agriculture

       1.1  

Auto Parts & Equipment

       2.0  

Banks

       9.9  

Biotechnology

       1.1  

Chemicals

       5.3  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

       4.4  

Distribution/Wholesale

       3.1  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       2.2  

Electronics

       2.9  

Engineering & Construction

       1.2  

Food

       5.9  

Healthcare - Products

       7.0  

Holding Companies - Diversified

       2.3  

Home Furnishings

       2.4  

Insurance

       3.2  

Internet

       1.1  

Leisure Time

       0.9  

Machinery - Construction & Mining

       1.6  

Machinery - Diversified

       3.1  

Media

       1.1  

Metal Fabrication/Hardware

       1.0  

Mutual Funds

       2.1  

Oil & Gas

       7.3  

Oil & Gas Services

       2.9  

Pharmaceuticals

       3.6  

Retail

       3.4  

Semiconductors

       4.4  

Software

       5.6  

Telecommunications

       4.0  

Transportation

       1.8  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       99.9  

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       0.1  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

 

Common Stocks - 93.5%

     

Australia - 2.5%

     

Cochlear Ltd. (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     282,211       $ 17,238,341   

CSL Ltd. (Biotechnology)(1)

     431,400         12,917,753   
     

 

 

 
        30,156,094   
     

 

 

 

Austria - 0.9%

     

Erste Group Bank AG (Banks)(1)

     519,020         11,058,378   
     

 

 

 

Brazil - 0.1%

     

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - ADR (Oil & Gas)

     43,988         1,188,116   
     

 

 

 

Canada - 4.4%

     

Canadian National Railway Co. (Transportation)

     274,300         21,510,606   

Encana Corp. (Oil & Gas)

     582,882         12,648,539   

Imperial Oil Ltd. (Oil & Gas)

     460,290         18,973,154   
     

 

 

 
        53,132,299   
     

 

 

 

China - 0.9%

     

China Resources Enterprise Ltd. (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)

     3,150,000         11,455,919   
     

 

 

 

Finland - 1.0%

     

Nokian Renkaat OYJ (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     342,700         12,537,309   
     

 

 

 

France - 13.0%

     

Air Liquide SA (Chemicals)(1)

     312,882         40,410,826   

Dassault Systemes SA (Software)(1)

     573,700         48,277,024   

L’Oreal SA (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     231,470         25,491,848   

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)

     97,580         16,171,735   

Schneider Electric SA (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     449,400         26,030,500   
     

 

 

 
        156,381,933   
     

 

 

 

Germany - 7.7%

     

Allianz SE, Reg S (Insurance)(1)

     252,500         28,207,642   

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     339,168         33,337,174   

Qiagen NV (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     847,070         11,775,130   

SAP AG - Sponsored ADR (Software)

     324,800         19,604,928   
     

 

 

 
        92,924,874   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong - 4.0%

     

Li & Fung Ltd. (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     19,208,400         37,079,718   

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd. (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     18,144,000         11,134,524   
     

 

 

 
        48,214,242   
     

 

 

 

India - 1.3%

     

ICICI Bank Ltd. - Sponsored ADR (Banks)

     418,900         15,566,324   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Japan - 12.8%

     

FANUC Corp. (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     229,700       $ 37,090,986   

Hoya Corp. (Electronics)(1)

     893,100         19,592,172   

JGC Corp. (Engineering & Construction)(1)

     534,000         14,992,746   

Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (Media)(1)

     14,005         13,684,597   

Keyence Corp. (Electronics)(1)

     59,865         15,226,773   

M3 Inc. (Internet)(1)

     2,966         13,417,817   

MISUMI Group Inc. (Metal Fabrication/Hardware)(1)

     607,900         12,685,269   

Unicharm Corp. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     611,500         27,466,860   
     

 

 

 
        154,157,220   
     

 

 

 

Mexico - 4.0%

     

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L - ADR (Telecommunications)

     978,800         24,881,096   

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, Class V - Sponsored ADR (Retail)

     910,640         23,403,448   
     

 

 

 
        48,284,544   
     

 

 

 

Poland - 0.7%

     

Bank Pekao SA - GDR, Reg S (Banks)(1)#

     175,660         8,173,706   
     

 

 

 

Russia - 0.9%

     

Gazprom OAO - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)(1)

     936,640         10,852,982   
     

 

 

 

Singapore - 0.8%

     

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     1,044,083         10,185,423   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 2.7%

     

MTN Group Ltd. (Telecommunications)(1)

     1,361,000         23,588,542   

Sasol Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     197,641         8,926,524   
     

 

 

 
        32,515,066   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 0.8%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - GDR (Home Furnishings)(1)

     23,420         10,036,953   
     

 

 

 

Sweden - 1.6%

     

Atlas Copco AB, Class A (Machinery - Construction & Mining)(1)

     888,800         19,325,808   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland - 11.7%

     

Lonza Group AG, Reg S (Chemicals)(1)*

     226,400         15,020,791   

Nestle SA - Sponsored ADR, Reg S (Food)

     746,750         43,132,280   

Novartis AG - ADR (Pharmaceuticals)

     258,060         14,572,648   

Roche Holding AG, Genusschein (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     173,950         28,598,187   

Sonova Holding AG, Reg S (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     207,900         21,918,884   

Swatch Group AG, Bearer (Retail)(1)

     41,780         17,518,890   
     

 

 

 
        140,761,680   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 1.2%

     

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Semiconductors)(1)

     5,868,125         14,311,328   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Turkey - 1.8%

     

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS - ADR (Banks)

     6,130,800       $ 21,703,032   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 13.8%

     

Admiral Group plc (Insurance)(1)

     570,200         10,748,853   

ARM Holdings plc (Semiconductors)(1)

     4,190,300         39,252,524   

BG Group plc (Oil & Gas)(1)

     1,266,880         27,454,070   

Standard Chartered plc (Banks)(1)

     1,564,010         36,435,124   

Tesco plc (Food)(1)

     2,118,180         13,651,338   

Unilever plc (Food)(1)

     418,525         13,970,577   

WPP plc (Advertising)(1)

     2,381,720         24,683,917   
     

 

 

 
        166,196,403   
     

 

 

 

United States - 4.9%

     

Bunge Ltd. (Agriculture)

     208,780         12,896,341   

Carnival Corp. (Leisure Time)

     307,500         10,827,075   

Schlumberger Ltd. (Oil & Gas Services)

     477,100         35,052,537   
     

 

 

 
        58,775,953   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,053,681,352)

        1,127,895,586   
     

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks - 4.3%

     

Brazil - 2.8%

     

Itau Unibanco Holding SA - ADR (Banks)

     843,900         16,135,368   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     680,500         17,209,845   
     

 

 

 
        33,345,213   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 1.5%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - GDR, Reg S (Home Furnishings)(1)

     66,700         18,527,402   
     

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $55,544,656)

        51,872,615   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Cash Equivalent - 2.1%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     25,601,191       $ 25,601,191   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $25,601,191)

        25,601,191   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%

(Cost $ 1,134,827,199)

      $ 1,205,369,392   
     

 

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt
GDR Global Depositary Receipt
Reg S Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(1) Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.

 

# Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Portfolio’s Board of Directors.

 

* Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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International Equity Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

Other Assets, Net of Liabilities - 0.1%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 1,257,257   

Foreign currency (cost $47,589)

     47,464   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     1,434,915   

Tax reclaim receivable

     737,216   

Prepaid expenses

     42,254   

Other assets

     150   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (737,749

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (898,695

Payable for distribution fees

     (282,132

Other liabilities

     (337,751
  

 

 

 
     1,262,929   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Institutional Class

  

Applicable to 68,908,202 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 969,138,638   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 14.06   
  

 

 

 

Investor Class

  

Applicable to 16,955,903 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 237,493,683   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 14.01   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in-capital

   $ 1,126,625,865   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     9,328,100   

Accumulated net realized gain from investment transactions

     140,244   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     70,538,112   
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,206,632,321   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

International Small Companies Portfolio (Investor Class) — Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

International Small Companies Portfolio - Investor Class And The Lipper International Small Cap Fund Index

And The MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

LOGO

 

    

           
     Returns for the Year Ended October  31, 2011
     Cumulative Total Returns   Average  Annualized
Total Return

FUND NAME

  Last 12 Months   Inception   Inception

International Small Companies Portfolio—
Investor Class (Inception date 03/26/07)

  -2.67%   8.40%   1.77%

MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap Index

  -5.60%   -7.06%   -1.58%

Lipper International Small Cap Fund Index

  -4.61%   -12.67%   -2.90%

    

           

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

 

International Small Companies Portfolio (Investor Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The International Small Companies Portfolio (Investor Class) fell 2.67% for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap Index (the Index), fell 5.60%, net of foreign withholding taxes.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of non-US smaller capitalization companies that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of sustainable growth, financial strength, management quality, and durable competitive advantage.

Our overweight position in Consumer Staples and Telecom Services—the year’s top-performing sectors—bolstered returns. Individual holdings in Industrials (Hamworthy, Paypoint), Health Care (Draegerwerk, Virbac) and Consumer Discretionary (Cheil Worldwide, Merida) outperformed their peers. Poor stocks were concentrated in Information Technology (Topsil, Samwha Capacitor). Denmark’s Topsil produces wafers for critical high voltage power components used in power generation, transportation, and medical equipment. The company suffered as a result of hiccups in the restructuring of its production processes, which temporarily depressed sales as customers were forced to wait for product.

By geography, stock selection was positive within the eurozone (Cembre, Drillisch), Pacific ex-Japan (Imdex), and the Emerging Markets. Malaysian convenience beverage company Super Group performed well on the back of better-than-expected quarterly results and a quite positive outlook from management. Good stock selection did not carry through to Japan, however. Our Japanese holdings Asahi Diamond and Lintec detracted, as did the Portfolio’s sizeable underweight relative to the strongly-performing Japanese market. The Portfolio’s significant exposure to the laggard eurozone also detracted slightly.

Australia’s Imdex was a standout performer within Pacific ex-Japan and the Portfolio overall. Imdex serves the mining and oil and gas industries and expanded both its geographic footprint and product offerings during the year, through acquisitions in Europe and Latin America. The company’s financial discipline and ability to improve margins—even while expanding—are impressive, in our view.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. The Portfolio invests in smaller companies which involve additional risks such as limited liquidity and greater volatility.

The MSCI All Country World ex-US Small Cap Index is a free-float market capitalization index that is designed to measure small cap developed and emerging market equity performance. The Index consists of 44 developed and emerging markets countries, targeting companies’ market capitalization range of USD 170–4,200 million in terms of the company’s full market capitalization. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

 

International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Advertising

       1.8 %

Agriculture

       3.4  

Auto Parts & Equipment

       3.4  

Banks

       6.0  

Beverages

       1.2  

Chemicals

       6.0  

Commercial Services

       2.5  

Computer Software & Processing

       1.2  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

       2.8  

Distribution/Wholesale

       2.3  

Diversified Financial Services

       3.8  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       3.3  

Electronics

       3.6  

Engineering & Construction

       1.3  

Environmental Control

       0.6  

Food

       7.7  

Gas

       2.1  

Hand/Machine Tools

       2.3  

Healthcare - Products

       4.5  

Healthcare - Services

       3.4  

Insurance

       1.2  

Leisure Time

       1.9  

Machinery - Diversified

       2.9  

Media

       1.5  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

       6.5  

Mutual Funds

       2.9  

Oil & Gas Services

       1.8  

Packaging & Containers

       1.2  

Pharmaceuticals

       3.8  

Retail

       1.1  

Semiconductors

       1.9  

Shipbuilding

       1.7  

Telecommunications

       4.1  

Transportation

       2.8  

Trucking & Leasing

       1.4  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       99.9  

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       0.1  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

 

International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

 

Common Stocks - 95.1%

     

Australia - 7.7%

     

Bank of Queensland Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     67,680       $ 593,088   

Bradken Ltd. (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     81,100         651,700   

Imdex Ltd. (Oil & Gas Services)(1)

     366,133         796,197   

SAI Global Ltd. (Media)(1)

     132,897         658,154   

TPG Telecom Ltd. (Telecommunications)(1)

     455,500         682,576   
     

 

 

 
        3,381,715   
     

 

 

 

Austria - 1.7%

     

BWT AG (Environmental Control)(1)

     13,886         267,178   

Semperit AG Holding (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     11,530         498,030   
     

 

 

 
        765,208   
     

 

 

 

Brazil - 1.3%

     

Fleury SA (Healthcare - Services)

     46,200         582,596   
     

 

 

 

Canada - 1.3%

     

Laurentian Bank of Canada (Banks)

     12,600         581,222   
     

 

 

 

China - 4.1%

     

Dalian Refrigeration Co., Ltd., Class B (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     544,838         386,862   

Vinda International Holdings Ltd. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     517,000         586,318   

Wasion Group Holdings Ltd. (Electronics)(1)

     1,000,000         369,030   

Yip’s Chemical Holdings Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     556,000         482,432   
     

 

 

 
        1,824,642   
     

 

 

 

Denmark - 1.5%

     

NKT Holding AS (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     9,350         355,204   

Topsil Semiconductor Materials (Semiconductors)(1)*

     3,790,000         321,977   
     

 

 

 
        677,181   
     

 

 

 

Finland - 2.0%

     

Vacon plc (Hand/Machine Tools)(1)

     10,677         536,039   

Vaisala oyj, Class A (Electronics)(1)

     14,633         350,450   
     

 

 

 
        886,489   
     

 

 

 

France - 4.8%

     

Rubis (Gas)(1)

     16,006         904,803   

Touax SA (Transportation)(1)

     16,000         527,874   

Virbac SA (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     3,910         674,172   
     

 

 

 
        2,106,849   
     

 

 

 

Germany - 7.4%

     

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     33,270         634,580   

Drillisch AG (Telecommunications)(1)

     60,421         687,725   

Gerresheimer AG (Packaging & Containers)(1)

     12,020         531,325   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Germany - 7.4% - (continued)

     

KWS Saat AG (Agriculture)(1)

     3,845       $ 784,294   

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     6,090         614,984   
     

 

 

 
        3,252,908   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong - 3.4%

     

Chong Hing Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     296,000         559,683   

Pico Far East Holdings Ltd. (Commercial Services)(1)

     2,290,000         405,292   

Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. (Beverages)(1)

     738,000         518,060   
     

 

 

 
        1,483,035   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 3.4%

     

Bank Bukopin Tbk PT (Banks)(1)

     12,272,166         925,357   

Wijaya Karya PT (Engineering & Construction)(1)

     9,635,500         560,502   
     

 

 

 
        1,485,859   
     

 

 

 

Ireland - 2.3%

     

FBD Holdings plc (Insurance)(1)#

     59,066         527,067   

Grafton Group PLC (Retail)(1)

     128,000         503,407   
     

 

 

 
        1,030,474   
     

 

 

 

Italy - 4.8%

     

Cembre S.p.A (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     89,327         912,481   

MARR S.p.A (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     55,163         591,871   

SOL S.p.A (Chemicals)(1)

     97,541         610,032   
     

 

 

 
        2,114,384   
     

 

 

 

Japan - 9.7%

     

Asahi Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd. (Hand/Machine Tools)(1)

     32,900         483,149   

BML Inc. (Healthcare - Services)(1)

     15,800         383,111   

C. Uyemura & Co., Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     9,800         341,479   

Lintec Corp. (Chemicals)(1)

     24,300         512,253   

Nakanishi Inc. (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     5,900         553,999   

Pigeon Corp. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     17,400         645,840   

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     54,000         621,743   

Stella Chemifa Corp. (Chemicals)(1)

     12,000         348,312   

Tsumura & Co. (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     13,200         372,006   
     

 

 

 
        4,261,892   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia - 4.3%

     

Coastal Contracts Berhad (Shipbuilding)(1)

     1,162,666         728,076   

Supermax Corp. Berhad (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     389,500         466,838   

United Plantations Berhad (Agriculture)(1)

     126,200         713,749   
     

 

 

 
        1,908,663   
     

 

 

 

Netherlands - 1.9%

     

Brunel International NV (Commercial Services)(1)

     14,827         531,762   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Netherlands - 1.9% - (continued)

     

KAS Bank NV - CVA (Diversified Financial Services)(1)

     25,838       $ 316,391   
     

 

 

 
        848,153   
     

 

 

 

New Zealand - 1.2%

     

Sanford Ltd. (Food)(1)

     143,153         549,554   
     

 

 

 

Singapore - 4.0%

     

Goodpack Ltd. (Trucking & Leasing)(1)

     467,000         620,746   

Super Group Ltd. (Food)(1)

     635,000         751,397   

Tat Hong Holdings Ltd. (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)

     784,000         416,471   
     

 

 

 
        1,788,614   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 3.4%

     

Cheil Worldwide Inc. (Advertising)(1)

     49,140         807,169   

Han Kuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     86,800         361,331   

Samwha Capacitor Co., Ltd. (Electronics)(1)

     59,200         342,570   
     

 

 

 
        1,511,070   
     

 

 

 

Spain - 1.6%

     

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA (Transportation)(1)

     1,302         689,466   
     

 

 

 

Sweden - 4.4%

     

Industrial & Financial Systems, Class B (Computer Software & Processing)(1)

     38,236         537,891   

Kabe Husvagnar AB, Class B (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     38,100         546,814   

Mekonomen AB (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     23,100         839,865   
     

 

 

 
        1,924,570   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland - 4.0%

     

Huber & Suhner AG, Reg S (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     9,800         524,034   

Huegli Holding AG - Bearer (Food)(1)

     1,130         729,953   

LEM Holding SA, Reg S (Electronics)(1)

     1,186         513,486   
     

 

 

 
        1,767,473   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 5.4%

     

Merida Industry Co., Ltd. (Leisure Time)(1)

     358,000         858,266   

Nak Sealing Technologies Corp. (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     404,000         651,763   

Taiwan Paiho Ltd. (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)(1)

     487,559         367,540   

Youngtek Electronics Corp. (Semiconductors)(1)

     227,011         510,015   
     

 

 

 
        2,387,584   
     

 

 

 

Thailand - 1.1%

     

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry pcl (Food)(1)

     1,243,800         473,205   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 8.4%

     

Gooch & Housego PLC (Telecommunications)(1)

     73,000         449,898   

Greggs plc (Food)(1)

     68,000         557,785   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

United Kingdom - 8.4% - (continued)

     

Hamworthy plc (Machinery - Diversified)(1)

     28,707       $ 270,800   

PayPoint plc (Diversified Financial Services)(1)

     79,069         640,857   

Rathbone Brothers plc (Diversified Financial Services)(1)

     39,230         721,604   

Robert Wiseman Dairies plc (Food)(1)

     77,451         358,673   

RPS Group plc (Commercial Services)(1)

     54,860         158,522   

Synergy Health plc (Healthcare - Services)(1)

     40,713         543,766   
     

 

 

 
        3,701,905   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $44,247,349)

        41,984,711   
     

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks - 1.8%

     

Germany - 1.8%

     

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     7,617         792,989   
     

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $632,224)

        792,989   
     

 

 

 

Warrants - 0.1%

     

Malaysia - 0.1%

     

Coastal Contracts Berhad, Expires 07/18/2016 (Shipbuilding)*

     115,333         20,111   
     

 

 

 

Total Warrants (Cost $ — )

        20,111   
     

 

 

 

Cash Equivalent - 2.9%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     1,289,835         1,289,835   

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $1,289,835)

        1,289,835   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%

(Cost $ 46,169,408)

      $ 44,087,646   
     

 

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations  

Reg S    Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

(1) Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.
# Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Portfolio’s Board of Directors.
* Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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International Small Companies Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

Other Assets, Net of Liabilities - 0.1%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 42,336   

Foreign currency (cost $4,896)

     4,962   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     108,123   

Tax reclaim receivable

     37,860   

Prepaid expenses

     40,887   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (44,108

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (58,941

Payable for distribution fees

     (6,908

Payable for capital gains tax

     (3,667

Other liabilities

     (66,918
  

 

 

 
     53,626   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Institutional Class

  

Applicable to 1,330,034 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 13,999,703   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 10.53   
  

 

 

 

Investor Class

  

Applicable to 2,867,106 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 30,141,569   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 10.51   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 46,098,327   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     325,737   

Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions

     (200,886

Net unrealized depreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (2,081,906
  

 

 

 
   $ 44,141,272   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

 

Emerging Markets Portfolio (Advisor Class) — Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

Emerging Markets Portfolio – Advisor Class And The Lipper Emerging Markets Fund Index

And The MSCI Emerging Markets Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

LOGO

 

                                                      
     Returns for the Year Ended October 31, 2011
     Cumulative Total Returns   Average Annualized
Total Return
FUND NAME   Last 12 Months   5 YR   10 YR   5 YR   10 YR

Emerging Markets Portfolio–
Advisor Class (Inception date 11/09/98)

      -9.48 %       23.07 %       331.83 %       4.24 %       15.75 %

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net dividend)

      -7.72 %       37.02 %       372.79 %       6.50 %       16.81 %

Lipper Emerging Markets Fund Index

      -9.49 %       25.33 %       333.47 %       4.62 %       15.80 %

    

                                                 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio (Advisor Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The Emerging Markets Portfolio (Advisor Class) fell 9.48% for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the Index) fell 7.72%, net of foreign withholding taxes.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of emerging markets companies that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of durable growth, financial strength, management quality, and sustainable competitive advantage.

Our performance was worse than the Index, as favorable sector and country weightings decisions were offset by weak stock selection.

We benefitted in particular from our large overweights in the outperforming Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary sectors, where our combined weighting was 23%, versus 14% in the Index, and our underweights in the weakest two sectors, Industrials and Financials.

Stock selection hurt performance, primarily due to the sharp share-price declines for Brazilian personal products company Hypermarcas and television broadcaster Central European Media. In Energy, Brazil’s Petrobras detracted from performance, as the company was dogged by sluggish production growth ahead of major investments in new offshore drilling rigs.

Our best stock-picking tended to occur in sectors that were weak, such as the Industrials and Financials sectors. For example, Panama’s Copa Airlines generated strong returns, with passenger volumes growing at double-digit rates and rising prices supporting industry-leading profit levels. Saudi Arabian electronics distributor Jarir Marketing also outperformed. In Financials, the bulk of our positions are spread out among smaller markets in the emerging world, where strong franchises and industry concentration helped keep profitability higher and loan books more solid. We were helped by our total avoidance of Chinese banks, whose shares underperformed this period.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

The Portfolio invests in foreign securities, which will involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. It also invests in emerging markets, which involve unique risks, such as exposure to economies less diverse and mature than the U.S. or other more established foreign markets. Economic and political instability may cause larger price changes in emerging markets securities than other foreign securities. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Portfolio in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The Index consists of 21 emerging market countries. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Agriculture

       0.7 %

Airlines

       0.9  

Auto Parts & Equipment

       0.9  

Banks

       17.9  

Beverages

       5.9  

Building Materials

       2.3  

Chemicals

       2.8  

Commercial Services

       2.2  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

       2.4  

Diversified Financial Services

       2.0  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       0.5  

Electronics

       2.7  

Engineering & Construction

       1.6  

Food

       1.9  

Healthcare - Products

       3.3  

Holding Companies - Diversified

       1.5  

Home Furnishings

       6.1  

Insurance

       1.5  

Internet

       3.1  

Leisure Time

       1.2  

Machinery - Construction & Mining

       0.9  

Media

       0.6  

Mining

       2.8  

Mutual Funds

       2.7  

Oil & Gas

       11.9  

Pharmaceuticals

       1.4  

Pipelines

       0.9  

Retail

       4.9  

Semiconductors

       3.1  

Telecommunications

       9.6  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       100.2  

Liabilities Less Other Assets

       (0.2 )
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

 

Common Stocks - 87.4%

     

Brazil - 8.0%

     

Banco Bradesco SA - ADR (Banks)

     2,234,202       $ 40,662,476   

Natura Cosmeticos SA (Cosmetics/Personal Care)

     472,800         9,197,961   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - ADR (Oil & Gas)

     1,311,484         35,423,183   

Redecard SA (Diversified Financial Services)

     1,383,000         23,239,974   

Vale SA - Sponsored ADR (Mining)

     1,078,200         27,397,062   
     

 

 

 
        135,920,656   
     

 

 

 

Chile - 2.9%

     

Banco Santander Chile - ADR (Banks)

     277,844         22,694,298   

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA - Sponsored ADR (Chemicals)

     458,500         26,822,250   
     

 

 

 
        49,516,548   
     

 

 

 

China - 12.8%

     

Baidu Inc. - Sponsored ADR (Internet)*

     204,000         28,596,720   

China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)

     8,346,276         25,778,220   

China Mobile Ltd. - Sponsored ADR (Telecommunications)

     501,300         23,841,828   

CNOOC Ltd. - ADR (Oil & Gas)

     145,300         27,405,033   

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     3,370,000         29,180,366   

Jiangsu Expressway Co., Ltd., Class H (Commercial Services)(1)

     13,701,000         11,796,693   

New Oriental Education & Technology Group - Sponsored ADR (Commercial Services)*

     838,000         24,838,320   

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., Class H (Healthcare - Products)(1)

     14,268,000         14,709,988   

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Internet)(1)

     1,027,000         23,523,468   

Wumart Stores Inc., Class H (Retail)(1)

     3,754,000         7,585,152   
     

 

 

 
        217,255,788   
     

 

 

 

Colombia - 2.1%

     

BanColombia SA - Sponsored ADR (Banks)

     213,220         13,300,664   

Ecopetrol SA - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     510,000         21,695,400   
     

 

 

 
        34,996,064   
     

 

 

 

Czech Republic - 0.6%

     

Central European Media Enterprises Ltd., Class A (Media)*

     881,000         9,726,240   
     

 

 

 

Egypt - 0.9%

     

Orascom Construction Industries - GDR (Engineering & Construction)(1)

     370,200         15,178,701   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong - 0.9%

     

ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. (Semiconductors)(1)

     1,349,100         14,818,490   
     

 

 

 

Hungary - 0.5%

     

Richter Gedeon Nyrt. (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     56,300         9,005,110   
     

 

 

 

India - 6.4%

     

Ambuja Cements Ltd. (Building Materials)(1)

     9,297,400         29,574,999   

Axis Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     934,400         21,920,197   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

India - 6.4% - (continued)

     

Bajaj Auto Ltd. (Leisure Time)(1)

     589,500       $ 20,864,516   

Dabur India Ltd. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     5,294,000         10,965,002   

HDFC Bank Ltd. - ADR (Banks)

     791,785         25,067,913   
     

 

 

 
        108,392,627   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 4.4%

     

Astra International Tbk PT (Retail)(1)

     3,646,000         27,906,062   

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT (Banks)(1)

     43,318,000         32,356,853   

United Tractors Tbk PT (Machinery - Construction & Mining)(1)

     5,323,000         14,500,043   
     

 

 

 
        74,762,958   
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg - 1.9%

     

Millicom International Cellular SA - SDR (Telecommunications)(1)

     288,700         31,694,132   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia - 0.9%

     

Axiata Group Bhd (Telecommunications)(1)

     9,476,000         15,015,778   
     

 

 

 

Mexico - 8.7%

     

America Movil SAB de CV, Class L - ADR (Telecommunications)

     2,014,594         51,210,979   

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV - Sponsored ADR (Beverages)

     253,500         22,700,925   

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV - ADR (Engineering & Construction)

     209,598         12,072,845   

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O (Banks)

     4,701,840         16,055,821   

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV (Building Materials)*

     7,678,500         9,754,189   

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, Class V - Sponsored ADR (Retail)

     1,372,414         35,271,040   
     

 

 

 
        147,065,799   
     

 

 

 

Panama - 0.9%

     

Copa Holdings SA, Class A (Airlines)

     210,000         14,504,700   
     

 

 

 

Peru - 1.3%

     

Credicorp Ltd. (Banks)

     208,300         22,658,874   
     

 

 

 

Philippines - 0.4%

     

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. - Sponsored ADR (Telecommunications)

     127,215         7,065,521   
     

 

 

 

Poland - 1.0%

     

Bank Pekao SA (Banks)(1)

     367,261         16,978,949   
     

 

 

 

Russia - 6.0%

     

Gazprom OAO - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)(1)

     3,089,570         35,799,289   

Lukoil OAO - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     585,894         33,806,084   

X5 Retail Group NV - GDR, Reg S (Food)(1)*

     1,079,985         32,259,587   
     

 

 

 
        101,864,960   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 5.9%

     

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. (Healthcare - Products)(1)*

     958,000         11,451,199   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

South Africa - 5.9% - (continued)

     

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (Mining)(1)

     417,600       $ 9,584,074   

MTN Group Ltd. (Telecommunications)(1)

     1,996,000         34,594,218   

SABMiller plc (Beverages)(1)

     882,600         32,519,527   

Standard Bank Group Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     964,034         11,839,164   
     

 

 

 
        99,988,182   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 7.6%

     

Amorepacific Corp. (Cosmetics/Personal Care)(1)

     18,200         20,612,864   

Hankook Tire Co., Ltd. (Auto Parts & Equipment)(1)

     382,000         15,311,004   

KB Financial Group Inc. - ADR (Diversified Financial Services)

     261,337         10,205,210   

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - GDR (Home Furnishings)(1)

     134,580         57,676,050   

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. (Insurance)(1)

     121,700         25,763,021   
     

 

 

 
        129,568,149   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 5.4%

     

Delta Electronics Inc. (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     3,345,751         7,814,378   

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Electronics)(1)

     7,951,944         21,885,822   

Synnex Technology International Corp. (Electronics)(1)

     9,417,947         23,120,444   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Semiconductors)(1)

     15,596,637         38,037,464   
     

 

 

 
        90,858,108   
     

 

 

 

Thailand - 3.8%

     

PTT Exploration & Production pcl (Oil & Gas)(1)#

     6,891,200         36,077,235   

Siam Commercial Bank pcl (Banks)(1)#

     7,505,300         28,675,991   
     

 

 

 
        64,753,226   
     

 

 

 

Turkey - 2.5%

     

Arcelik A/S (Home Furnishings)(1)

     7,421,900         28,418,290   

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A/S (Banks)(1)

     4,013,300         14,089,537   
     

 

 

 
        42,507,827   
     

 

 

 

Ukraine - 0.7%

     

Kernel Holding SA (Agriculture)(1)*

     556,189         11,757,388   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

United Kingdom - 0.9%

     

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     1,369,123       $ 14,805,650   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,074,862,497)

        1,480,660,425   
     

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks - 7.2%

     

Brazil - 5.2%

     

Cia de Bebidas das Americas - ADR (Beverages)

     1,345,000         45,353,400   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA - ADR (Banks)

     1,123,857         21,488,148   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     433,800         10,970,802   

Vale SA - Sponsored ADR (Mining)

     450,000         10,620,000   
     

 

 

 
        88,432,350   
     

 

 

 

Russia - 0.9%

     

AK Transneft OAO (Pipelines)(1)#

     11,700         15,039,127   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 1.1%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - GDR, Reg S (Home Furnishings)(1)

     63,359         17,599,365   
     

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $84,289,610)

        121,070,842   
     

 

 

 

Participation Notes - 2.9%

     

Qatar - 2.2%

     

Industries Qatar, Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 3/12/12 (Chemicals)(1)(2)

     587,000         21,319,517   

Qatar National Bank, Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 9/23/13 (Banks)(1)(2)*

     398,000         16,039,997   
     

 

 

 
        37,359,514   
     

 

 

 

Saudi Arabia - 0.7%

     

Jarir Marketing Co., Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 6/4/12 (Retail)(1)(2)

     224,000         12,028,162   
     

 

 

 

Total Participation Notes (Cost $46,243,361)

        49,387,676   
     

 

 

 

Cash Equivalent - 2.7%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     45,509,379         45,509,379   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $45,509,379)

        45,509,379   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.2%

(Cost $ 1,250,904,847)

      $ 1,696,628,322   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
GDR    Global Depositary Receipt
SDR    Swedish Depositary Receipt
Reg S    Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
(1)

Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.

(2)

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, which represent 2.9% of net assets as of October 31, 2011, are considered liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers.

#

Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Portfolio’s Board of Directors.

*

Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

Liabilities, Net of Other Assets - (0.2)%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 2,654,226   

Foreign currency (cost $923,081)

     941,246   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     1,245,811   

Tax reclaim receivable

     186,994   

Prepaid expenses

     26,308   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (1,712,295

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (3,764,329

Payable for capital gains tax

     (1,536,920

Other liabilities

     (1,018,878
  

 

 

 
     (2,977,837
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Advisor Class

  

Applicable to 37,490,828 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 250,000,000 shares)

   $ 1,693,650,485   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 45.18   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,255,281,442   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     12,198,578   

Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions

     (19,570,353

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     445,740,818   
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,693,650,485   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

 

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio (Investor Class)— Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

Hypothetical Comparison Of Changes In Value Of $10,000 Investment In Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. -

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio - Investor Class And The MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index

And The Russell Frontier ex-GCC Index

(Net Dividends Reinvested)

LOGO

 

         
     Returns for the Period Ended October 31, 2011     
   
     Cumulative Total Returns     
FUND NAME   Inception     

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio– Investor Class (Inception date 12/31/10)

  -16.45%    

MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index (Net dividends)

  -13.38%    
Russell Frontier ex-GCC Index   -20.61%    
            

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance current to the most recent month end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and may be obtained by visiting the website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com.

Investment return reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. Absent such waivers, total return would be reduced. The performance provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions.

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio (Investor Class) - Overview

(unaudited)

October 31, 2011

 

 

The Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio (Investor Class) fell 16.45% since the inception of the share class on December 31, 2010, for the fiscal period ending October 31, 2011. In comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index (the Index), fell 13.38% (net of foreign withholding taxes) in this same period.

The discussion below is based on the performance of the Portfolio for the entire fiscal year.

Consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the Portfolio was invested in the securities of companies with strong growth prospects in frontier and smaller emerging markets countries that we regard as both economically stable and as offering attractive long-term investment potential.

The Portfolio’s underperformance this period was the result of poor stock selection—primarily in the Consumer Staples and Financials sectors—which was partially mitigated by favorable sector and country allocations. Our bank holdings in Africa (Diamond Bank, Equity Bank) and frontier Europe (Halyk Bank, Aik Bank) were major detractors, as both these regions were impacted by the contagion effect of the European sovereign debt crisis. These banks represent attractive long-term investments in our view—as they are well capitalized and have strong asset quality—but they are expected to have lower loan growth in the short term due to weaker demand for goods and services in the eurozone countries. Stock selection was strong within Materials (Morocco’s Managem). The Portfolio’s large overweight in Consumer Staples also boosted relative performance.

Geographically, negative stock selection in Europe (Croatia’s Atlantic Grupa) and Africa (bank holdings) weighed down returns. Our underweight in the Gulf States and overweight in Africa were also detractors. However, stock selection was positive in Latin America, and our overweight in Europe was beneficial.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

Foreign investments involve additional risks, including greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. Emerging markets countries involve greater risks, such as immature economic structures, national policies restricting investments by foreigners, and different legal systems. Such risks may be magnified with respect to securities of issuers in frontier emerging markets. The Portfolio can have significant concentration in a single industry, and investment opportunities in frontier markets may be concentrated in the banking industry. The Portfolio will be vulnerable to factors affecting an industry in which it is concentrated. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher-rated securities. Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

The MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance in all countries from the MSCI Frontier Markets Index and the lower size spectrum of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The Index consists of 26 frontier markets and 5 emerging markets. The Index is net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. You cannot invest directly in this Index.

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011

 

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets

Agriculture

       2.1 %

Airlines

       0.2  

Auto Manufacturers

       0.8  

Banks

       29.1  

Building Materials

       3.3  

Chemicals

       3.0  

Commercial Services

       2.5  

Distribution/Wholesale

       1.3  

Diversified Financial Services

       1.0  

Electric

       4.3  

Electrical Components & Equipment

       0.6  

Engineering & Construction

       3.3  

Food

       6.3  

Holding Companies - Diversified

       4.9  

Home Furnishings

       0.5  

Investment Companies

       1.8  

Iron/Steel

       0.4  

Machinery - Construction & Mining

       0.4  

Media

       0.9  

Mining

       6.1  

Mutual Funds

       2.2  

Oil & Gas

       6.1  

Pharmaceuticals

       4.0  

Real Estate

       0.5  

Retail

       6.0  

Telecommunications

       5.7  

Textiles

       1.3  

Transportation

       1.3  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments

       99.9  

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       0.1  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

       100.0 %
    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 85.9%

     

Argentina - 2.6%

     

Cresud SACIF y A - Sponsored ADR (Agriculture)

     96,600       $ 1,121,526   

Molinos Rio de la Plata SA (Food)

     191,593         1,560,609   
     

 

 

 
        2,682,135   
     

 

 

 

Bangladesh - 2.1%

     

Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd. (Building Materials)*

     100,900         363,502   

Power Grid Co. of Bangladesh Ltd. (Electric)

     77,190         720,285   

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals)

     35,887         1,121,424   
     

 

 

 
        2,205,211   
     

 

 

 

Colombia - 11.6%

     

BanColombia SA - Sponsored ADR (Banks)

     51,980         3,242,512   

Cementos Argos SA - Sponsored ADR (Building Materials)(1)#

     60,740         1,747,982   

Ecopetrol SA - Sponsored ADR (Oil & Gas)

     27,400         1,165,596   

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana SA - Sponsored ADR (Investment Companies)(1)#

     53,900         1,893,723   

Grupo Odinsa SA (Engineering & Construction)

     216,000         1,007,074   

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP - ADR (Electric)(1)#

     6,800         1,084,137   

Petrominerales Ltd. (Oil & Gas)

     66,100         1,744,055   
     

 

 

 
        11,885,079   
     

 

 

 

Croatia - 1.9%

     

Atlantic Grupa (Distribution/Wholesale)(1)*

     14,474         1,367,784   

Ericsson Nikola Tesla (Telecommunications)(1)

     3,171         611,284   
     

 

 

 
        1,979,068   
     

 

 

 

Democratic Republic of Congo - 1.3%

     

Katanga Mining Ltd. (Mining)*

     930,975         1,326,262   
     

 

 

 

Egypt - 4.8%

     

ElSwedy Electric Co. (Electrical Components & Equipment)(1)

     184,338         663,072   

Ghabbour Auto (Auto Manufacturers)(1)

     191,440         766,288   

Orascom Construction Industries - GDR (Engineering & Construction)(1)

     35,050         1,437,097   

Orascom Telecom Holding SAE - GDR, Reg S (Telecommunications)(1)#*

     282,769         774,885   

Oriental Weavers (Textiles)(1)

     256,084         1,329,532   
     

 

 

 
        4,970,874   
     

 

 

 

Estonia - 1.3%

     

Tallink Group Ltd. (Transportation)*

     1,570,120         1,336,116   
     

 

 

 

Ghana - 0.8%

     

Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd. (Banks)

     651,451         824,518   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 1.0%

     

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT (Banks)(1)

     1,424,980         1,064,404   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Jordan - 1.7%

     

Arab Bank plc (Banks)(1)

     98,745       $ 1,105,588   

Arab Potash Co. (Mining)(1)

     10,493         629,639   
     

 

 

 
        1,735,227   
     

 

 

 

Kazakhstan - 1.7%

     

Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan JSC - GDR, Reg S (Banks)(1)*

     161,899         964,478   

KazMunaiGas Exploration Production - GDR, Reg S (Oil & Gas)(1)

     43,950         745,067   
     

 

 

 
        1,709,545   
     

 

 

 

Kenya - 3.2%

     

Equity Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     5,637,200         1,122,677   

Kenya Airways Ltd. (Airlines)(1)

     817,500         193,245   

Nation Media Group Ltd. (Media)(1)

     669,340         943,753   

Safaricom Ltd. (Telecommunications)(1)

     32,809,400         990,696   
     

 

 

 
        3,250,371   
     

 

 

 

Lebanon - 0.7%

     

Banque Audi sal- Audi Saradar Group - GDR, Reg S (Banks)(1)

     113,090         728,591   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia - 0.2%

     

Steppe Cement Ltd. (Building Materials)(1)*

     312,320         173,250   
     

 

 

 

Mauritius - 1.6%

     

Mauritius Commercial Bank (Banks)

     295,180         1,688,205   
     

 

 

 

Morocco - 4.7%

     

Douja Promotion Groupe Addoha SA (Real Estate)(1)

     54,088         508,506   

Managem (Mining)(1)

     14,352         2,951,776   

Maroc Telecom SA (Telecommunications)(1)

     79,790         1,395,551   
     

 

 

 
        4,855,833   
     

 

 

 

Nigeria - 5.9%

     

Access Bank plc (Banks)

     46,306,429         1,602,188   

Dangote Sugar Refinery plc (Food)

     8,414,070         315,429   

Diamond Bank plc (Banks)

     52,921,492         1,159,787   

First Bank of Nigeria plc (Banks)

     26,095,187         1,641,908   

UAC of Nigeria plc (Retail)

     7,116,080         1,295,864   
     

 

 

 
        6,015,176   
     

 

 

 

Pakistan - 2.4%

     

Engro Corp., Ltd. (Chemicals)(1)

     481,179         657,723   

MCB Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)

     156,456         289,415   

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. (Oil & Gas)(1)

     760,839         1,548,155   
     

 

 

 
        2,495,293   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Peru - 5.8%

     

Alicorp SA (Food)

     841,083       $ 1,864,378   

Cementos Lima SAA (Building Materials)

     918,880         709,494   

Credicorp Ltd. (Banks)

     27,880         3,032,786   

Ferreyros SA (Machinery - Construction & Mining)

     443,786         398,404   
     

 

 

 
        6,005,062   
     

 

 

 

Philippines - 1.8%

     

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. - Sponsored ADR (Telecommunications)

     33,460         1,858,368   
     

 

 

 

Qatar - 9.1%

     

Commercial Bank of Qatar QSC (Banks)(1)

     68,530         1,570,229   

Industries Qatar QSC (Chemicals)(1)

     66,700         2,414,729   

Qatar Electricity & Water Co. (Electric)(1)

     67,850         2,626,453   

Qatar National Bank SAQ (Banks)(1)

     68,398         2,747,464   
     

 

 

 
        9,358,875   
     

 

 

 

Senegal - 0.3%

     

Sonatel (Telecommunications)

     995         260,262   
     

 

 

 

Serbia - 1.1%

     

AIK Banka AD (Banks)*

     37,488         913,377   

Energoprojekt Holding ad Beograd (Holding Companies - Diversified)*

     42,550         256,554   
     

 

 

 
        1,169,931   
     

 

 

 

Slovenia - 1.8%

     

Gorenje dd (Home Furnishings)(1)*

     70,020         542,353   

Krka dd Novo mesto (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     18,160         1,338,678   
     

 

 

 
        1,881,031   
     

 

 

 

Sri Lanka - 1.5%

     

John Keells Holdings plc (Commercial Services)(1)

     884,353         1,515,674   
     

 

 

 

Thailand - 4.7%

     

Home Product Center pcl (Retail)(1)

     6,551,635         1,970,625   

PTT Exploration & Production pcl (Oil & Gas)(1)#

     194,500         1,018,258   

Siam Commercial Bank pcl (Banks)(1)#

     257,200         982,701   

Thai Vegetable Oil pcl (Food)(1)

     1,652,600         897,422   
     

 

 

 
        4,869,006   
     

 

 

 

Trinidad & Tobago - 1.7%

     

Neal & Massy Holdings Ltd. (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)#

     97,170         695,907   

Republic Bank Ltd. (Banks)(1)#

     56,448         823,950   

Trinidad Cement Ltd. (Building Materials)(1)#*

     600,480         201,483   
     

 

 

 
        1,721,340   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Ukraine - 2.8%

     

Astarta Holding NV (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)*

     66,720       $ 1,347,186   

Ferrexpo plc (Iron/Steel)(1)

     83,930         432,649   

Kernel Holding SA (Agriculture)(1)*

     50,680         1,071,334   
     

 

 

 
        2,851,169   
     

 

 

 

United Arab Emirates - 2.9%

     

Arabtec Holding Co. (Engineering & Construction)(1)*

     2,538,087         951,828   

Depa Ltd. (Commercial Services)*

     2,473,370         1,088,283   

Dubai Financial Market (Diversified Financial Services)(1)*

     3,479,510         973,634   
     

 

 

 
        3,013,745   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 2.9%

     

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (Pharmaceuticals)(1)

     148,490         1,605,766   

Kazakhmys plc (Mining)(1)

     89,420         1,323,463   
     

 

 

 
        2,929,229   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $97,176,555)

        88,358,850   
     

 

 

 

Rights - 0.2%

     

Bangladesh - 0.2%

     

Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd. (Building Materials)(1)*

     100,900         231,079   
     

 

 

 

Total Rights (Cost $344,573)

        231,079   
     

 

 

 

Participation Notes - 11.6%

     

Kuwait - 7.0%

     

Kuwait Projects Co. Holdings, Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 3/5/12 (Holding Companies - Diversified)(1)(2)

     2,183,575         2,762,222   

National Bank of Kuwait, Issued by Deutsche Bank AG, Maturity 3/28/18 (Banks)(1)(2)

     1,090,000         4,447,200   
     

 

 

 
        7,209,422   
     

 

 

 

Saudi Arabia - 4.6%

     

Almarai Co., Ltd., Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 3/27/12 (Food)(1)(2)

     77,740         1,865,659   

Jarir Marketing Co., Issued by HSBC Bank plc, Maturity Date 6/4/12 (Retail)(1)(2)

     54,010         2,900,183   
     

 

 

 
        4,765,842   
     

 

 

 

Total Participation Notes (Cost $11,479,678)

        11,975,264   
     

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Warrants - 0.0%

     

Thailand - 0.0%

     

Thai Vegetable Oil pcl, Expires 5/18/12 (Food)*

     34,520       $ 8,868   
     

 

 

 

Total Warrants (Cost $2,237)

        8,868   
     

 

 

 

Cash Equivalent - 2.2%

     

Northern Institutional Funds -
Prime Obligations Portfolio (Mutual Funds)

     2,243,576         2,243,576   
     

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalent (Cost $2,243,576)

        2,243,576   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%

(Cost $ 111,246,619)

      $ 102,817,637   
     

 

 

 

Summary of Abbreviations

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt
GDR Global Depositary Receipt
Reg S Security sold outside United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
(1) Investment categorized as level 2 security as disclosed in Note 2 of the Financial Statements.
(2) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, which represent 11.6% of net assets as of October 31, 2011, are considered liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers.
# Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Portfolio’s Board of Directors.
* Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Statement of Net Assets

October 31, 2011 (continued)

 

 

      Value  

Other Assets, Net of Liabilities - 0.1%

  

Dividends and interest receivable

   $ 172,964   

Foreign currency (cost $68,823)

     65,635   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     253,061   

Tax reclaim receivable

     3,741   

Prepaid expenses

     9,522   

Payable to Investment Advisor

     (127,589

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     (164,448

Payable for capital gains tax

     (33,770

Other liabilities

     (105,840
  

 

 

 
     73,276   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100%

  

Institutional Class

  

Applicable to 15,477,246 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 101,665,762   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 6.57   
  

 

 

 

Investor Class

  

Applicable to 187,108 outstanding $.001 par value shares (authorized 200,000,000 shares)

   $ 1,225,151   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 6.55   
  

 

 

 

Components of Net Assets as of October 31, 2011 were as follows:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 117,491,862   

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     316,442   

Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions

     (6,481,677

Net unrealized depreciation on investments and on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (8,435,714
  

 

 

 
   $ 102,890,913   
  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2011

 

 

 

      Global
Equity
Portfolio
    International
Equity
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

    

Interest

   $ 59      $ 360   

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $121,578 and $1,788,044, respectively)

     2,725,101        19,018,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     2,725,160        19,018,666   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

    

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     1,842,910        7,146,117   

Administration fees (Note 3)

     77,791        308,624   

Distribution fees, Investor Class

            491,273   

Custody and accounting fees (Note 3)

     48,117        179,858   

Directors’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     16,016        82,647   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 3)

     45,732        153,830   

Printing and postage fees

     16,158        82,121   

State registration filing fees

     45,497        87,149   

Professional fees

     47,452        119,663   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 3)

     45,776        195,073   

Chief compliance and financial officers’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     20,614        61,925   

Other fees and expenses

     12,889        55,453   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,218,952        8,963,733   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Waiver of investment advisory fee and/or reimbursement of other operating expenses (Note 3)

     (271,737     (26,633
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

     1,947,215        8,937,100   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     777,945        10,081,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

    

Net realized gain (loss) —
Investment transactions

     1,196,356        4,507,775   

Foreign currency transactions

     (38,460     (769,753
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     1,157,896        3,738,022   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
Investments

     (3,079,917     (67,237,465

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (96     (15,262
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,080,013     (67,252,727
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (1,922,117     (63,514,705
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (1,144,172   $ (53,433,139
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Operations (continued)

Year Ended October 31, 2011

 

 

      International
Small
Companies
Portfolio
    Emerging
Markets
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

    

Interest

   $ 15      $ 1,600   

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $105,754 and $4,032,857, respectively)

     870,175        42,761,845   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     870,190        42,763,445   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

    

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     364,296        25,082,366   

Administration fees (Note 3)

     13,180        572,476   

Distribution fees, Investor Class

     66,596          

Custody and accounting fees (Note 3)

     32,297        705,246   

Directors’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     2,538        172,665   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 3)

     30,729        212,128   

Printing and postage fees

     17,038        451,997   

State registration filing fees

     33,677        71,034   

Professional fees

     33,139        267,678   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 3)

     29,616        2,390,457   

Chief compliance and financial officers’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     12,253        119,108   

Other fees and expenses

     4,490        125,778   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     639,849        30,170,933   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Waiver of investment advisory fee and/or reimbursement of other operating expenses (Note 3)

     (136,033       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

     503,816        30,170,933   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     366,374        12,592,512   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

    

Net realized gain (loss) —
Investment transactions

     402,514        36,525,755   

Foreign currency transactions

     (39,648     (393,037
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     362,866        36,132,718   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
Investments

     (4,171,543     (243,901,427

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     2,688        1,679,133   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (4,168,855     (242,222,294
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (3,805,989     (206,089,576
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (3,439,615   $ (193,497,064
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Operations (continued)

Year Ended October 31, 2011

 

 

      Frontier
Emerging
Markets
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $195,888, respectively)

   $ 2,977,579   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     2,977,579   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     1,612,065   

Administration fees (Note 3)

     44,553   

Distribution fees, Investor Class(1)

     1,361   

Custody and accounting fees (Note 3)

     209,242   

Directors’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     9,172   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 3)

     40,507   

Printing and postage fees

     13,154   

State registration filing fees

     49,232   

Professional fees

     48,765   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 3)

     642   

Chief compliance and financial officers’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

     16,499   

Other fees and expenses

     8,679   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,053,871   
  

 

 

 

Less Waiver of investment advisory fee and/or reimbursement of other operating expenses (Note 3)

     (37,067
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     2,016,804   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     960,775   
  

 

 

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

  

Net realized gain (loss) —
Investment transactions

     (5,187,070

Foreign currency transactions

     (252,866
  

 

 

 

Net realized loss

     (5,439,936
  

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
Investments

     (16,001,225

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     41,674   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (15,959,551
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (21,399,487
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (20,438,712
  

 

 

 

(1)The Investor Class shares commenced operations on December 31, 2010.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

      Global Equity Portfolio  
      Year Ended
October 31,
2011
    Year Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 777,945      $ 421,296   

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     1,157,896        1,325,988   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies

     (3,080,013     13,569,109   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (1,144,172     15,316,393   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

    

Institutional Class

     (276,121     (99,325

Advisor Class

     (13,880     (50,029

Net realized gain from investments and foreign-currency related transactions

    

Institutional Class

     (728,148       

Advisor Class

     (323,990       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (1,342,139     (149,354
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

    

Institutional Class

     57,666,639        100,707,733   

Advisor Class

     35,483,876        28,868,395   

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

    

Institutional Class

     757,810        50,029   

Advisor Class

     319,667        93,525   

Cost of shares redeemed

    

Institutional Class

     (14,433,357     (5,887,335

Advisor Class

     (22,627,479     (55,305,981

Redemption fees

    

Institutional Class

     1,922        219,316   

Advisor Class

     20,283        2,461   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

     57,189,361        68,748,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     54,703,050        83,915,182   

Net Assets

    

At beginning of year

     150,725,495        66,810,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At end of year

   $ 205,428,545      $ 150,725,495   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income Included in Net Assets

   $ 738,434      $ 288,950   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

 

 

     International Equity Portfolio  
     Year Ended
October 31,

2011
    Year Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 10,081,566      $ 3,406,306   

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     3,738,022        7,204,204   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies

     (67,252,727     78,078,107   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (53,433,139     88,688,617   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

    

Institutional Class

     (2,289,138     (2,239,441

Investor Class

     (210,939     (290,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (2,500,077     (2,530,285
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

    

Institutional Class

     599,634,622        248,771,466   

Investor Class

     201,027,494        90,915,148   

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

    

Institutional Class

     1,793,340        2,164,593   

Investor Class

     198,416        275,089   

Cost of shares redeemed

    

Institutional Class

     (84,673,697     (87,480,052

Investor Class

     (65,395,019     (28,647,976

Redemption fees

    

Institutional Class

     109,344        41,527   

Investor Class

     56,300        33,275   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

     652,750,800        226,073,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     596,817,584        312,231,402   

Net Assets

    

At beginning of year

     609,814,737        297,583,335   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At end of year

   $ 1,206,632,321      $ 609,814,737   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income Included in Net Assets

   $ 9,328,100      $ 2,516,364   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    

 

 

      International Small Companies Portfolio
     Year Ended
October 31,

2011
  Year Ended
October 31,

2010

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

        

Net investment income

     $ 366,374       $ 69,647  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

       362,866         (286,418 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

       (4,168,855 )       2,361,099  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (3,439,615 )       2,144,328  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

        

Investor Class

       (47,000 )       (37,613 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

       (47,000 )       (37,613 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

        

Proceeds from sale of shares

        

Institutional Class(1)

       15,339,181          

Investor Class

       31,885,145         6,382,332  

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

        

Investor Class

       43,816         34,099  

Cost of shares redeemed

        

Institutional Class(1)

       (708,630 )        

Investor Class

       (12,905,747 )       (774,124 )

Redemption fees

        

Institutional Class(1)

       1,933          

Investor Class

       7,507         267  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

       33,663,205         5,642,574  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

       30,176,590         7,749,289  

Net Assets

        

At beginning of year

       13,964,682         6,215,393  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

At end of year

     $ 44,141,272       $ 13,964,682  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income Included in Net Assets

     $ 325,737       $ 46,011  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

(1) For the period from June 30, 2011 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2011.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    

 

 

     

Emerging Markets Portfolio

     Year Ended
October 31,

2011
  Year Ended
October 31,

2010

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

        

Net investment income

     $ 12,592,512       $ 10,404,924  

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

       36,132,718         109,411,185  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

       (242,222,294 )       300,655,927  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (193,497,064 )       420,472,036  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

       (8,430,123 )       (4,884,029 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

       (8,430,123 )       (4,884,029 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

        

Proceeds from sale of Advisor Class shares

       513,900,199         529,347,127  

Net Asset Value of Advisor Class shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends

       7,482,325         4,437,332  

Cost of Advisor Class shares redeemed

       (688,295,547 )       (428,112,438 )

Redemption fees

       236,079         172,841  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from portfolio share transactions

       (166,676,944 )       105,844,862  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

       (368,604,131 )       521,432,869  

Net Assets

        

At beginning of year

       2,062,254,616         1,540,821,747  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

At end of year

     $ 1,693,650,485       $ 2,062,254,616  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income Included in Net Assets

     $ 12,198,578       $ 8,429,226  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    

 

 

     

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 960,775       $ (18,399 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

       (5,439,936 )       117,030  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

       (15,959,551 )       7,731,434  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (20,438,712 )       7,830,065  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

        

Institutional Class

       (146,644 )       (127,946 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

       (146,644 )       (127,946 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Transactions in Shares of Common Stock

        

Proceeds from sale of shares

        

Institutional Class

       84,190,248         55,027,776  

Investor Class(1)

       1,441,038          

Net Asset Value of shares issued to shareholders upon reinvestment of dividends Institutional Class

       113,054         42,693  

Cost of shares redeemed

        

Institutional Class

       (32,853,959 )       (1,201,661 )

Investor Class(1)

       (73,004 )        

Redemption fees

        

Institutional Class

       13,350         2,717  

Investor Class(1)

       595          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from portfolio share transactions

       52,831,322         53,871,525  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

       32,245,966         61,573,644  

Net Assets

        

At beginning of year

       70,644,947         9,071,303  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

At end of year

     $ 102,890,913       $ 70,644,947  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) Included in Net Assets

     $ 316,442       $ (245,101 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

(1) For the period from December 31, 2010 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2011.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

     Global Equity Portfolio - Advisor Class
     For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2011
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2010
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2009
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2008
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2007

Per Share Data

                    

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 23.48       $ 20.27       $ 15.92       $ 28.03       $ 24.04  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

                    

Net investment income

       0.07 (1)       0.10         0.06         0.12         0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

       (0.02 )       3.15         4.38         (10.15 )       5.78  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

       0.05         3.25         4.44         (10.03 )       5.87  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.01 )       (0.04 )       (0.09 )       (0.08 )       (0.08 )

Net realized gain from investments

       (0.16 )                       (2.00 )       (1.80 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.17 )       (0.04 )       (0.09 )       (2.08 )       (1.88 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 23.36       $ 23.48       $ 20.27       $ 15.92       $ 28.03  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return

       0.18 %       16.07 %       28.05 %       (38.54 )%       26.01 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                    

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

     $ 58,320       $ 46,450       $ 66,810       $ 26,208       $ 39,802  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

       1.18 %       1.17 %       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %

Net investment income to average net assets

       0.31 %       0.31 %       0.43 %       0.51 %       0.34 %

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

       0.12 %       0.24 %       0.38 %       0.20 %       0.18 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       40 %       35 %       31 %       38 %       16 %

(1) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     International Equity Portfolio - Investor Class
     For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2011
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2010
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2009
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2008
  For the  Year
Ended

Oct. 31, 2007

Per Share Data

                    

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 14.47       $ 12.02       $ 11.41       $ 21.66       $ 18.65  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

                    

Net investment income

       0.12 (1)       0.09         0.13         0.13         0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

       (0.56 )       2.44         2.83         (8.58 )       4.32  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

       (0.44 )       2.53         2.96         (8.45 )       4.41  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.02 )       (0.08 )       (0.15 )       (0.11 )       (0.06 )

Net realized gain from investments

                       (2.20 )       (1.69 )       (1.34 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.02 )       (0.08 )       (2.35 )       (1.80 )       (1.40 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 14.01       $ 14.47       $ 12.02       $ 11.41       $ 21.66  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return

       (3.02 )%       21.18 %       32.48 %       (42.46 )%       24.95 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                    

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

     $ 237,494       $ 116,465       $ 38,134       $ 12,122       $ 16,637  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.23 %       1.23 %

Net investment income to average net assets

       0.79 %       0.69 %       1.03 %       0.81 %       0.48 %

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

       0.01 %       0.07 %       0.14 %       %       %

Portfolio turnover rate

       15 %       33 %       22 %       18 %       19 %

(1) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     International Small Companies
Portfolio - Investor Class
     For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2010
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2009
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2008
  For the  Period
Ended
Oct. 31, 2007(1)

Per Share Data

                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.82       $ 8.92       $ 5.53       $ 11.67       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

                    

Net investment income

       0.15 (2)       0.05         0.06         0.11         0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

       (0.43 )       1.90         3.40         (6.15 )       1.65  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

       (0.28 )       1.95         3.46         (6.04 )       1.67  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.03 )       (0.05 )       (0.07 )       (0.03 )        

Net realized gain from investments

                               (0.07 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.03 )       (0.05 )       (0.07 )       (0.10 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.51         10.82       $ 8.92       $ 5.53       $ 11.67  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return

       (2.67 )%       21.93 %       63.47 %       (52.17 )%       16.70 %(A)

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

     $ 30,142       $ 13,972       $ 6,215       $ 2,776       $ 5,204  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

       1.75 %       1.75 %       1.75 %       1.75 %       1.75 %(B)

Net investment income to average net assets

       1.29 %       0.76 %       1.04 %       1.22 %       0.56 %(B)

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

       0.40 %       1.39 %       3.46 %       2.47 %       8.19 %(B)

Portfolio turnover rate

       12 %       11 %       24 %       26 %       12 %(A)

 

(1) For the period from March 26, 2007 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2007.
(2) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
(A) Not Annualized.
(B) Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     Emerging Markets Portfolio - Advisor Class
     For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2010
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2010
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2009
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2008
  For the  Year
Ended
Oct. 31, 2007

Per Share Data

                    

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 50.09       $ 39.64       $ 27.73       $ 64.07       $ 40.67  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

                    

Net investment income

       0.31 (1)       0.25         0.26         1.12         0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

       (5.02 )       10.33         12.68         (34.06 )       23.26  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

       (4.71 )       10.58         12.94         (32.94 )       23.42  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.20 )       (0.13 )       (1.03 )       (0.12 )       (0.02 )

Net realized gain from investments

                               (3.28 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.20 )       (0.13 )       (1.03 )       (3.40 )       (0.02 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 45.18       $ 50.09       $ 39.64       $ 27.73       $ 64.07  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return

       (9.48 )%       26.77 %       48.44 %       (54.17 )%       57.62 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                    

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

     $ 1,693,650       $ 2,062,255       $ 1,540,822       $ 1,086,124       $ 2,562,957  

Net Expenses to average net assets

       1.50 %       1.58 %       1.64 %       1.61 %       1.60 %

Net investment income to average net assets

       0.63 %       0.60 %       0.56 %       2.10 %       0.36 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       33 %       25 %       48 %       46 %       29 %

 

(1) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     Frontier Emerging
Markets Portfolio-
Investor Class
     For the Period
Ended
Oct. 31, 2011(1)

Per Share Data

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 7.84  
    

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

    

Net investment income

       0.04 (2)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency-related transactions

       (1.33 )
    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

       (1.29 )
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 6.55  
    

 

 

 

Total Return

       (16.45 )%(A)

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

     $ 1,225  

Expenses to average net assets (net of fees waived/reimbursed)

       2.25 %(B)

Net investment income to average net assets

       0.75 %(B)

Decrease reflected in above expense ratios due to fees waived/reimbursed

       6.81 %(B)

Portfolio turnover rate

       23 %(A)

(1) For the period from December 31, 2010 (commencement of class operations) through October 31, 2011.

(2) Net investment income per share was calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

(A) Not Annualized.

(B) Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2011

 

 

1. Organization

Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. (the “Fund”) was organized as a Maryland corporation on July 31, 1996 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (“1940 Act”), as an open-end diversified management investment company. The Fund currently has six Portfolios, all of which were active as of October 31, 2011.

 

Portfolio

  

Inception Date

  

Investment Objective

Global Equity Portfolio

(“Global Equity”)

  

Institutional Class: November 3, 2009

Advisor Class: December 1, 1996

   to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based both inside and outside the United States

International Equity Portfolio

(“International Equity”)

  

Institutional Class: May 11, 1994*

Investor Class: September 30, 2005

   to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based outside the United States

International Small Companies Portfolio

(“International Small Companies”)

  

Institutional Class: June 30, 2011

Investor Class: March 26, 2007

   to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of small companies based outside the United States

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

(“Institutional Emerging Markets”)

   October 17, 2005    to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based in emerging markets

Emerging Markets Portfolio

(“Emerging Markets”)

   Advisor Class: November 9, 1998    to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based in emerging markets

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

(“Frontier Emerging Markets”)

  

Institutional Class: May 27, 2008

Investor Class: December 31, 2010

   to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of companies based in frontier and smaller emerging markets

* International Equity is the successor to the HLM International Equity Portfolio of AMT Capital Fund, Inc., pursuant to a reorganization that took place on October 31, 1996. Information for periods prior to October 31, 1996 is historical information for the predecessor portfolio.

Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the Advisor Class shares of Global Equity, the Investor Class shares of International Equity, the Investor Class shares of International Small Companies, the Advisor Class shares of Emerging Markets and the Investor Class shares of Frontier Emerging Markets (individually, “Portfolio”; collectively, “Portfolios”). Information pertaining to the Institutional Class shares of Global Equity, the Institutional Class shares of International Equity, the Institutional Class shares of International Small Companies, shares of Institutional Emerging Markets, and the Institutional Class shares of Frontier Emerging Markets is presented in a separate report.

The Fund is managed by Harding Loevner LP (the “Investment Advisor”).

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies of the Fund are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for investment companies. The following is a summary of the Fund’s significant accounting policies:

Indemnifications

Under the Fund’s organizational document, its officers and Board of Directors (“Board”) are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Portfolios. In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations or that provide indemnification for certain liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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October 31, 2011

 

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Valuation

The Board has adopted procedures (“Procedures”) to govern the valuation of the securities held by each Portfolio of the Fund in accordance with the 1940 Act. The Procedures incorporate principles set forth in relevant pronouncements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and its staff, including guidance on the obligations of the Portfolios and their Directors to determine, in good faith, the fair value of the Portfolios’ securities when market quotations are not readily available.

In determining a Portfolio’s net asset value (“NAV”), each equity security traded on a securities exchange, including the NASDAQ Stock Market, and over-the-counter securities, are first valued at the closing price on the exchange or market designated by the Fund’s accounting agent as the principal exchange (each, a “principal exchange”). The closing price provided by the Fund’s accounting agent for a principal exchange may differ from the price quoted elsewhere and may represent information such as last sales price, an official closing price, a closing auction price or other information, depending on exchange or market convention. Shares of open-end mutual funds are valued at NAV. Such securities are typically categorized as “Level 1” pursuant to the hierarchy described below.

Since trading in many foreign securities is normally completed before the time at which a Portfolio calculates its NAV, the effect on the value of such securities held by a Portfolio of events that occur between the close of trading in the security and the time at which the Portfolio prices its securities would not be reflected in the Portfolio’s calculation of its NAV if foreign securities were generally valued at their closing prices.

To address this issue, the Board has approved daily fair value pricing of certain foreign equity securities. The fair value pricing utilizes quantitative models developed by an independent pricing service, which may provide an adjustment to the closing prices described above. Use of fair value pricing could cause a Portfolio to value a security higher, lower or equal to its closing market price, which in turn could cause the Portfolio’s NAV per share to differ significantly from that which would have been calculated using closing market prices. The use of fair value pricing is also intended to decrease the opportunities for persons to engage in “time zone arbitrage,” i.e., trading intended to take advantage of stale closing prices in foreign markets that could affect the NAV of the Portfolios. Securities priced in this manner are not specifically designated on the Portfolios’ Schedules of Investments as being “fair valued”; however, absent the use of significant unobservable inputs into their valuation, securities priced higher or lower than their closing market price would be categorized as “Level 2” pursuant to the hierarchy described below.

Any securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which available prices are deemed unreliable are priced by the Investment Advisor at “fair value”, in accordance with the Procedures. Such securities are identified on the Portfolios’ Statements of Net Assets as securities valued at “fair value” and absent the use of significant unobservable inputs into their valuation, such securities would be categorized as “Level 2” pursuant to the hierarchy described below.

GAAP includes a topic which establishes a hierarchy for NAV determination purposes in which various inputs are used in determining the value of each Portfolio’s assets or liabilities. This topic defines fair value as the price that the Portfolio would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. This topic establishes a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability including assumptions about risk. Such risks include the inherent risk in a particular valuation technique which is used to measure fair value. This may include the pricing model and/or the inputs to the pricing model used in the valuation technique. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1    unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
Level 2    other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3    significant unobservable inputs (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

    

October 31, 2011

 

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

The Portfolios disclose significant transfers between levels based on valuations at the end of each reporting period. Other than transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 related to the daily fair value pricing of certain foreign equity securities described above, at October 31, 2011, there were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 based on levels assigned to securities on October 31, 2010. GAAP provides additional guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate when a transaction is not orderly.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011 in valuing the Portfolios’ investments. Please refer to each Portfolio’s Statement of Net Assets to view individual securities classified by industry type and country.

 

Global Equity

           

ASSET VALUATION INPUT

                                   
Description   

Unadjusted

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

    

Other

Significant

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $116,930,170         $79,419,787         $—         $196,349,957   

Cash Equivalents

     8,856,325                         8,856,325   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $125,786,495         $79,419,787         $—         $205,206,282   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

International Equity

           

ASSET VALUATION INPUT

                                   
Description   

Unadjusted

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

    

Other

Significant

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $275,960,124         $851,935,462         $—         $1,127,895,586   

Preferred Stocks

     33,345,213         18,527,402                 51,872,615   

Cash Equivalents

     25,601,191                         25,601,191   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $334,906,528         $870,462,864         $—         $1,205,369,392   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

International Small Companies

           

ASSET VALUATION INPUT

                                   
Description   

Unadjusted

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

    

Other

Significant

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $1,163,818         $40,820,893         $—         $41,984,711   

Preferred Stocks

             792,989                 792,989   

Warrants

     20,111                         20,111   

Cash Equivalents

     1,289,835                         1,289,835   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $2,473,764         $41,613,882        
$—
  
     $44,087,646   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Emerging Markets

           

ASSET VALUATION INPUT

                                   
Description   

Unadjusted

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

    

Other

Significant

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $595,215,510         $885,444,915         $—         $1,480,660,425   

Preferred Stocks

     88,432,350         32,638,492                 121,070,842   

Participation Notes

             49,387,676                 49,387,676   

Cash Equivalents

     45,509,379                         45,509,379   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $729,157,239         $967,471,083         $—         $1,696,628,322   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Frontier Emerging Markets

           

ASSET VALUATION INPUT

                                   
Description   

Unadjusted

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

    

Other

Significant

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

    

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $33,618,766         $54,740,084         $—         $88,358,850   

Rights

             231,079                 231,079   

Participation Notes

             11,975,264                 11,975,264   

Warrants

     8,868                         8,868   

Cash Equivalents

     2,243,576                         2,243,576   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     $35,871,210         $66,946,427         $—         $102,817,637   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Securities

All securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Interest income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends that may be recorded as soon as the Portfolio is informed of such dividends). The Portfolios accrete discount or amortize premium using the effective interest method on a daily basis as adjustments to interest income and the cost of investments. The Portfolios use the specific identification method for determining realized gains or losses from sales of securities.

Expenses

Expenses directly attributed to a specific Portfolio of the Fund are charged to that Portfolio’s operations; expenses not directly attributable to a specific Portfolio are allocated among all the Portfolios of the Fund either based on their average daily net assets or by other equitable measures. Pursuant to the Fund’s multiple class expense allocation plan, certain expenses are allocated to particular classes of the Portfolios.

Dividends to Shareholders

It is the policy of the Portfolios to declare dividends from net investment income annually. Net short-term and long-term capital gains distributions for the Portfolios, if any, normally are distributed on an annual basis.

Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains from investment transactions have been determined in accordance with income tax regulations and may differ from net investment income and realized gains recorded by the Portfolios for financial reporting purposes. Differences result primarily from foreign currency transactions and timing differences related to recognition of income, and gains and losses from investment transactions. In general, to the extent that any differences which are permanent in nature result in over distributions to shareholders, the amount of the over distribution is reclassified within the capital accounts based on its federal tax basis treatment and may be reported as return of capital. Temporary differences do not require reclassification.

 

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and commitments under forward foreign currency exchange contracts are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the quoted bid and asked prices of such currencies against the U.S. dollar. Purchases and sales of the Portfolios’ securities are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing when such securities were acquired or sold. Income and expenses are translated at exchange rates prevailing when accrued. The Portfolios do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

Net realized gains and losses from foreign currency-related transactions arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Portfolios’ books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at the period end, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.

3. Significant Agreements and Transactions with Affiliates

The Board has approved an investment advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Investment Advisor. Advisory fees are computed daily and paid monthly based on the average daily net assets of each Portfolio. The Investment Advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its fee and/or reimburse the Portfolios for other operating expenses to the extent that aggregate expenses, excluding certain non-operating expenses, exceed certain annual rates of the average daily net assets of each class.

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the following annualized advisory fees and contractual expense limits were in effect:

 

Portfolio

  Advisory Fees   Contractual Expense  Limit

Global Equity – Institutional Class

  1.00%   1.00%

Global Equity – Advisor Class

  1.00%   1.25%

International Equity – Institutional Class

  0.75%   1.00%

International Equity – Investor Class

  0.75%   1.25%

International Small Companies – Institutional Class

  1.25%   1.50%

International Small Companies – Investor Class

  1.25%   1.75%

Emerging Markets – Advisor Class

  1.25%   N/A

Frontier Emerging Markets – Institutional Class

  1.50%   2.00%

Frontier Emerging Markets – Investor Class

  1.50%   2.25%

For the year ended October 31, 2011, the Investment Advisor waived and/or reimbursed the following amounts pursuant to the contractual expense limits described above:

 

Portfolio

  Fees waived and/or reimbursed by the Investment Advisor

Global Equity – Advisor Class

  $71,289

International Equity – Investor Class

  26,633

International Small Companies – Investor Class

  105,855

Emerging Markets – Advisor Class

  -

Frontier Emerging Markets – Investor Class

  37,067

Effective November 1, 2011, the following annualized advisory fees and contractual expense limits will take effect through December 31, 2012:

 

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Portfolio  

Advisory Fees on assets 

up to $1 billion

 

Advisory Fees on assets 

over $1 billion

 

Contractual Expense

Limit

Global Equity – Institutional Class

  0.95%   0.93%   0.95%

Global Equity – Advisor Class

  0.95%   0.93%   1.25%

International Equity – Institutional Class

  0.75%   0.73%   1.00%

International Equity – Investor Class

  0.75%   0.73%   1.25%

International Small Companies – Institutional Class

  1.25%   1.23%   1.50%

International Small Companies – Investor Class

  1.25%   1.23%   1.75%

Emerging Markets – Advisor Class

  1.17%   1.15%   1.75%

Frontier Emerging Markets – Institutional Class

  1.50%   1.48%   2.00%

Frontier Emerging Markets – Investor Class

  1.50%   1.48%   2.25%

The Fund has an administration agreement with The Northern Trust Company (“Northern Trust”), which provides certain accounting, clerical and bookkeeping services, Blue Sky, corporate secretarial services and assistance in the preparation and filing of tax returns and reports to shareholders and the SEC.

Northern Trust also serves as custodian of each Portfolio’s securities and cash, transfer agent, dividend disbursing agent and agent in connection with any accumulation, open-account or similar plans provided to the shareholders of the Portfolios.

Foreside Compliance Services, LLC (“FCS”) provides an individual to serve as chief compliance officer of the Fund. Foreside Management Services, LLC (“FMS”) provides an individual to serve as chief financial officer and treasurer of the Fund. Fees paid to FCS and FMS are shown as “Chief compliance and financial officers’ fees and expenses” on the Statements of Operations.

The Fund has adopted an Amended Plan of Distribution Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (“Distribution Plan”). Under the Distribution Plan, each of the International Equity, International Small Companies and Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolios may pay underwriters, distributors, dealers or brokers a fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Portfolio’s Investor Class shares for services or expenses arising in connection with activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Investor Class shares of the Portfolios.

The Fund, on behalf of the Portfolios, has agreements with various financial intermediaries and “mutual fund supermarkets”, under which customers of these intermediaries may purchase and hold Portfolio shares. These intermediaries assess fees in consideration for providing certain distribution, account maintenance, record keeping and transactional services. In recognition of the savings of expenses to the Fund arising from the intermediaries’ assumption of functions that the Fund would otherwise perform, such as providing sub-accounting and related shareholder services, each Portfolio or class is authorized, pursuant to a Shareholder Servicing Plan, to pay to each intermediary an annual rate of up to 0.15% (0.25% effective November 1, 2011) of its average daily net assets attributable to that intermediary (subject to the contractual expense limits described above). The balance of the intermediaries’ fees, after payments made pursuant to the Distribution Plan, if applicable, is paid by the Investment Advisor. Because of the contractual expense limits on certain Portfolios’ fees and expenses, the Investment Advisor paid a portion of the Portfolios’ share of these fees during the year ended October 31, 2011.

4. Class Specific Expenses

Most expenses of the Fund can be directly attributed to a particular Portfolio. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Portfolios based upon relative net assets or other appropriate measures. If an expense is incurred at the Portfolio level, it is generally apportioned among the classes of that Portfolio based upon relative net assets of each respective class. Certain expenses are incurred at the class level and charged only to that particular class of shares. These expenses may be class specific (i.e. Distribution fees charged only to a particular share class) or they may be identifiable to a particular class (i.e. the costs related to printing and mailing shareholder reports to shareholders of a particular class). Class specific expenses for Advisor and Investor Class shares of Portfolios with multiple active classes of shares are shown in the table below. Class specific expenses for Institutional Class shares of each Portfolio, if applicable, are presented in a separate report.

 

00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000
Expenses   

Global Equity

Advisor Class

    

International Equity

Investor Class

    

International

Small Companies

Investor Class

    

Frontier Emerging

Markets

Investor Class

 

Distribution fees

   $ -           $ 491,273       $ 66,596       $ 1,361   

State registration and filing fees

     23,105         41,044         22,425         16,641   

Printing and postage fees

     11,058         51,353         10,378         3,741   

Transfer agent fees and expenses

     24,954         64,656         22,002         17,224   

Shareholder servicing fees

     45,776         195,073         29,616         642   

Total

   $ 104,893       $ 843,399       $ 151,017       $ 39,609   
                                     

 

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5. Investment Transactions

Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2011, were as follows for each Portfolio:

 

Portfolio  

Purchase Cost of

Investment Securities

      

Proceeds from Sales of

Investment Securities

    

Global Equity

      $        122,856,098          $ 73,126,193    

International Equity

      789,242,101           140,147,585    

International Small Companies

      36,311,758           3,429,767    

Emerging Markets

      643,667,348           805,620,632    

Frontier Emerging Markets

      78,906,806           24,015,408    

6. Income Tax

The cost of investments for federal income tax purposes and the components of net unrealized appreciation / (depreciation) on investments at October 31, 2011, for each of the Portfolios were as follows:

000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000

Portfolio

  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
    Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation /
(Depreciation)
    Cost  

Global Equity

  $ 27,444,252      $ (3,886,897   $ 23,557,355      $ 181,648,927   

International Equity

    123,325,193        (55,776,396     67,548,797        1,137,820,595   

International Small Companies

    1,986,747        (4,072,301     (2,085,554     46,173,200   

Emerging Markets

    480,173,910        (45,331,563     434,842,347        1,261,785,975   

Frontier Emerging Markets

    8,025,350        (17,619,749     (9,594,399     112,412,036   

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency for Global Equity, International Equity, International Small Companies, Emerging Markets and Frontier Emerging Markets was $6,024, $(4,081), $(144), $17,343 and $(6,732), respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2011.

It is the policy of each Portfolio of the Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Management has performed an analysis of each Portfolio’s tax positions for the open tax years as of October 31, 2011 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Portfolios’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years (open tax years: October 31, 2008; October 31, 2009; October 31, 2010) remain subject to examination by the Portfolios’ major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States, the State of New Jersey and the State of Maryland. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Portfolios. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

During the year ended October 31, 2011, the tax character of distributions paid from ordinary income was $290,000, $2,500,077, $47,000, $8,430,123 and $146,644 for Global Equity, International Equity, International Small Companies, Emerging Markets, and Frontier Emerging Markets, respectively.

During the year ended October 31, 2010, the tax character of distributions paid from ordinary income was $149,354, $2,530,285, $37,613, $4,884,029 and $127,946, respectively, for Global Equity, International Equity, International Small Companies, Emerging Markets and Frontier Emerging Markets.

During the year ended October 31, 2011, the tax character of distributions paid from long-term capital gains was $ 1,052,137 for Global Equity.

 

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As of October 31, 2011, the components of accumulated earnings / (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000
Portfolio    Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
     Accumulated
Capital and
Other Losses
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)*
    Total
Accumulated
Earnings/(Deficit)
 

Global Equity

   $ 738,434       $ 2,083,271       $ -          $ 23,563,377      $ 26,385,082   

International Equity

     9,328,100         3,133,641         -            67,544,715        80,006,456   

International Small Companies

     325,739         -             (197,097     (2,085,697     (1,957,055

Emerging Markets

     12,198,575         -             (8,689,218     434,859,686        438,369,043   

Frontier Emerging Markets

     489,881         -             (5,489,699     (9,601,131     (14,600,949

* The difference between book basis and tax basis net unrealized appreciation is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on certain sales of securities.

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment, or in the Fund’s case, on November 1, 2011. Under the Act, the Portfolios will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period; however, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carry forwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital loss carry forwards will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as permitted under previous law.

At October 31, 2011, Emerging Markets and Frontier Emerging Markets had $8,689,218 and $1,252,470, respectively, available as preenactment capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2017. International Small Companies had $197,097 available as pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2018. Frontier Emerging Markets had $4,237,229, available as pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2019.

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions and foreign capital gain tax expenses, the Fund made reclassifications among certain capital accounts. The reclassifications have no impact on the net assets of the Portfolio. As of October 31, 2011, the following reclassifications were made to the Statement of Net Assets:

 

Portfolio    Paid-in Capital   

Accumulated Undistributed

Net Realized Gain/Loss on

Investment & Foreign

Currency Related

Transactions

  

Accumulated

Undistributed

Net Investment

Income

Global Equity

     $         -            $         38,460        $ (38,460 )

International Equity

       -              769,753          (769,753 )

International Small Companies

       -              39,648          (39,648 )

Emerging Markets

       -              393,037          (393,037 )

Frontier Emerging Markets

       -              252,588          (252,588 )

7. Foreign Exchange Contracts

The Portfolios, on occasion, enter into forward foreign exchange contracts in order to hedge their exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on their foreign portfolio holdings. A forward foreign exchange contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. The gain or loss arising from the difference between the cost of the original contracts and the closing of such contracts is included in net realized gains or losses on foreign currency- related transactions. Fluctuations in the value of forward foreign exchange contracts are recorded for book purposes as unrealized appreciation or depreciation on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies by the Portfolios. The Portfolios are also exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance on these forward foreign exchange contracts which is typically limited to the unrealized gain on each open contract.

The Portfolios enter into foreign currency transactions on the spot markets in order to pay for foreign investment purchases or to convert to dollars the proceeds from foreign investment sales or coupon interest receipts. The Portfolios held no open forward foreign currency exchange contracts on October 31, 2011.

 

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8. Participation Notes

Each Portfolio may invest in participation notes. Participation notes are promissory notes that are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. Participation notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and allow a Portfolio to gain exposure to common stocks in markets where direct investment may not be allowed. Participation notes are generally traded over-the-counter and are subject to the risk that the broker-dealer or bank that issues them will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with a Portfolio. Participation notes constitute general unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, and a Portfolio investing in participation notes would be relying on the creditworthiness of such banks or broker-dealers and would have no rights under a participation note against the issuer of the underlying assets. Participation notes may be more volatile and less liquid than other investments held by the Portfolios.

9. Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in capital stock for Global Equity—Institutional Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
       Period From November 3, 2009
to October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount        Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     2,418,120      $ 57,666,639           4,706,217      $ 100,707,733   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     31,276        757,810           2,387        50,029   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,449,396        58,424,449           4,708,604        100,757,762   

Shares redeemed

     (590,237     (14,433,357        (276,004     (5,887,335
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,859,159      $ 43,991,092           4,432,600      $ 94,870,427   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for Global Equity—Advisor Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

      Year  Ended
October 31, 2011
       Year  Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount        Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     1,435,477      $ 35,483,876           1,334,358      $ 28,868,395   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     13,193        319,667           4,460        93,525   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,448,670        35,803,543           1,338,818        28,961,920   

Shares redeemed

     (930,560     (22,627,479        (2,656,193     (55,305,981
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     518,110      $ 13,176,064           (1,317,375   $ (26,344,061
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for International Equity—Institutional Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

      Year Ended
October 31, 2011
       Year  Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount        Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     40,523,413      $ 599,634,622           19,022,485      $ 248,771,466   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     121,911        1,793,340           172,753        2,164,593   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 
     40,645,324        601,427,962           19,195,238        250,936,059   

Shares redeemed

     (5,748,378     (84,673,697        (6,733,420     (87,480,052
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     34,896,946      $ 516,754,265           12,461,818      $ 163,456,007   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for International Equity—Investor Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

      Year  Ended
October 31, 2011
       Year  Ended
October 31, 2010
 
     Shares     Amount        Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     13,439,479      $ 201,027,494           7,028,647      $ 90,915,148   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     13,495        198,416           21,972        275,089   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 
     13,452,974        201,225,910           7,050,619        91,190,237   

Shares redeemed

     (4,547,245     (65,395,019        (2,173,688     (28,647,976
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     8,905,729      $ 135,830,891           4,876,931      $ 62,542,261   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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9. Capital Share Transactions (continued)

Transactions in capital stock for International Small Companies—Institutional Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

      Period From June 30, 2011
to October 31, 2011
       
     Shares     Amount    

Shares sold

     1,398,064      $ 15,339,181     

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     -            -         
  

 

 

   

 

 

   
     1,398,064        15,339,181     

Shares redeemed

     (68,030     (708,630  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net increase

     1,330,034      $ 14,630,551     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Transactions in capital stock for International Small Companies—Investor Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

     Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Year Ended
October 31,  2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     2,720,512      $ 31,885,145        674,027      $ 6,382,332   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     3,951        43,816        3,719        34,099   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,724,463        31,928,961        677,746        6,416,431   

Shares redeemed

     (1,147,689     (12,905,747     (84,148     (774,124
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,576,774      $ 19,023,214        593,598      $ 5,642,307   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for Emerging Markets—Advisor Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

     Year End
October 31,  2011
    Year Ended
October 31,  2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     10,415,119      $ 513,900,199        12,042,181      $ 529,347,127   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     148,894        7,482,325        106,476        4,437,332   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     10,564,013        521,382,524        12,148,657        533,784,459   

Shares redeemed

     (14,243,856     (688,295,547     (9,846,530     (428,112,438
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,679,843   $ (166,913,023     2,302,127      $ 105,672,021   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for Frontier Emerging Markets—Institutional Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

     Year Ended
October 31,  2011
    Year Ended
October 31,  2010
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     11,007,881      $ 84,190,248        7,681,583      $ 55,027,776   

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     14,576        113,054        6,777        42,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     11,022,457        84,303,302        7,688,360        55,070,469   

Shares redeemed

     (4,506,525     (32,853,959     (169,494     (1,201,661
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     6,515,932      $ 51,449,343        7,518,866      $ 53,868,808   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Transactions in capital stock for Frontier Emerging Markets—Investor Class were as follows for the periods indicated:

 

  

      Period From December 31, 2010
to October 31, 2011
       
     Shares     Amount    

Shares sold

     197,456      $ 1,441,038     

Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends

     -            -         
  

 

 

   

 

 

   
     197,456        1,441,038     

Shares redeemed

     (10,348     (73,004  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net increase

     187,108      $ 1,368,034     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2011

 

 

9. Capital Share Transactions (continued)

Redemptions made within 90 days of purchase may be subject to a redemption fee equal to 2% of the amount redeemed. For the period ended October 31, 2011, Institutional Class of Global Equity, Advisor Class of Global Equity, Institutional Class of International Equity, Investor Class of International Equity, Institutional Class of International Small Companies, Investor Class of International Small Companies, Emerging Markets, Institutional Class of Frontier Emerging Markets, and Investor Class of Frontier Emerging Markets received $1,922, $20,283, $109,344, $56,300, $1,933, $7,507, $236,079, $13,350 and $595, respectively, in redemption fees related to transactions in shares of common stock as disclosed in the Portfolios’ Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

For the period ended October 31, 2010, Institutional Class of Global Equity, Advisor Class of Global Equity, Institutional Class of International Equity, Investor Class of International Equity, Investor Class of International Small Companies, Emerging Markets, and Institutional Class of Frontier Emerging Markets received $219,316, $2,461, $41,527, $33,275, $267, $172,841, and $2,717, respectively, in redemption fees related to transactions in shares of common stock as disclosed in the Portfolios’ Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

10. Concentration of Ownership

At October 31, 2011, the percentage of total shares outstanding held by record shareholders each owning 10% or greater of the aggregate shares outstanding of each Portfolio were as follows:

 

      No. of
Shareholders
           %
Ownership
      
Global Equity      3            53.48 % *   
International Equity      2            36.15 % *   
International Small Companies      2            61.65 % *   
Emerging Markets      3            81.23 % *   
Frontier Emerging Markets      2            51.77 % *   
*Represents omnibus position of broker-dealers representing numerous shareholder accounts.

Investment activities of these shareholders may have a material effect on the Portfolios.

11. Concentration of Risk

Investing in securities of foreign issuers and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in U.S. issuers. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values and possible adverse political, social and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region, which could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks are greater with respect to securities of issuers located in emerging market countries in which the Portfolios are authorized to invest.

Frontier Emerging Markets is permitted to invest up to 35% of its net assets in companies in the same industry, if, at the time of investment, that industry represents 20% or more of the Portfolio’s benchmark index. During periods when the Portfolio has invested more than 25% of its net assets in companies in the same industry, it will operate as a concentrated portfolio and be subject to additional risks and greater volatility. At October 31, 2011, the Portfolio’s investment in the Banking industry amounted to 29.1% of net assets.

12. Line of Credit

The Fund has a $50 million line of credit agreement with Northern Trust. Borrowings would be made solely to facilitate the handling of redemptions or unusual or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Because several Portfolios participate, there is no assurance that an individual Portfolio will have access to the entire $50 million at any particular time. Interest is charged to each Portfolio based on its borrowings at an amount above the Federal Funds rate. In addition, a facility fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.10% on the line of credit and is allocated among the Portfolios. For the period ended October 31, 2011 International Small Companies Portfolio had an outstanding balance on four days with a maximum balance of $300,000 at an average weighted interest rate of 1.75%, Emerging Markets Portfolio had an outstanding balance on two days with a maximum balance of $3,400,000 at an average weighted interest rate of 1.75% and Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio had an outstanding balance on four days with a maximum balance of $800,000 at an average weighted interest rate of 1.75%.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2011

 

 

13. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

On May 12, 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (“ASU 2011-04”), modifying Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) issued International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”) 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures. Specifically, ASU 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose 1) the amounts of and reasons for any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and 2) for Level 3 fair value measurements: a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation procedures used by the reporting entity, and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU 2011-04 is for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this requirement and the impact it will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.

14. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events occurring after the date of this report have been evaluated for potential impact, for purposes of recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, through the date the report was issued.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Shareholders of the Advisor and Investor Classes and Board of Directors

Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets of the Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. (comprising, the Global Equity Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, International Small Companies Portfolio, Emerging Markets Portfolio, and Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio) (collectively the Portfolios) as of October 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Portfolios’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the aforementioned Portfolios of the Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. as of October 31, 2011, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S.generally accepted accounting principles.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 21, 2011

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

 

 

During the year ended October 31, 2011, none of the Portfolios designated a percentage of distributions from net investment income as qualifying for the dividend received deduction for corporations.

International Equity, International Small Companies, Emerging Markets, and Frontier Emerging Markets paid qualifying foreign taxes of $1,471,039, $90,188, $2,626,726, and $157,268, and earned $11,742,608, $472,013, $17,611,181, and $1,156,662 from foreign source income during the year ended October 31, 2011, respectively. Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code, International Equity, International Small Companies, Emerging Markets, and Frontier Emerging Markets designated $0.0171, $0.0215, $0.0701, and $0.0100 per share as foreign taxes paid and $0.1368, $0.1125, $0.4697, and $0.0738 as income earned from foreign sources for the year ended October 31, 2011, respectively.

Global Equity, International Equity, International Small Companies, Emerging Markets, and Frontier Emerging Markets had qualifying dividend income of $2,435,776, $17,903,172, $661,273, $34,031,910, and $1,593,763 respectively during the year ended October 31, 2011.

Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, Global Equity and International Equity designated $2,083,271 and $3,133,641, respectively, as long term capital gain dividends for the year ended October 31, 2011.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

 

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

At an in person meeting of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. (the “Fund”) held on June 7, 2011 (the “June Meeting”), the Board, including a majority of those directors who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), considered and approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Fund on behalf of each of its series, the International Equity Portfolio, the Global Equity Portfolio, the Emerging Markets Portfolio, the Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio, the International Small Companies Portfolio and the Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio (each, a “Portfolio” and collectively, the “Portfolios”), and Harding Loevner LP (the “Adviser”).

Overview of the Review Process

Prior to the June Meeting, the Board requested, and the Adviser furnished, materials that the Board believed necessary to evaluate the terms of the Advisory Agreement, including information on, among other things: (i) the investment performance, expenses and advisory fees of each Portfolio relative to other mutual funds and benchmark indices, as set forth in reports prepared by Strategic Insight, a third party fund tracking organization engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Strategic Insight Reports”); (ii) the Adviser’s profitability and costs; (iii) the qualifications of the Adviser and portfolio management personnel with respect to services provided to the Portfolios; and (iv) the Adviser’s investment research capabilities and resources.

The Board established a sub-committee comprised of three Independent Directors (the “Committee”) to conduct a preliminary review of these materials, to assist the Board in its deliberations, and to liase with the Adviser. The Committee reviewed the materials; discussed the materials during telephonic and in person meetings with representatives of the Adviser; and requested and received supplemental information and analysis from the Adviser. Following the Committee’s review, the Adviser distributed revised and supplemental materials in final form to the full Board. The Board also received and considered a memorandum regarding the Board’s responsibilities in connection with renewal of the Advisory Agreement prepared by the legal counsel to the Independent Directors (“Independent Counsel”). Independent Counsel assisted the Independent Directors throughout the preparation, review and approval process.

At the June Meeting, the Board considered and discussed the materials and additional information presented by the Adviser. During the presentation, the Adviser expanded on those materials and responded to specific questions from the Board. Following the presentation, the Independent Directors met in executive session with Independent Counsel to further review and discuss the information presented during the meeting.

In its consideration of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement with respect to each Portfolio, the Board considered various factors discussed below. The following discussion is not intended to be all-inclusive, as the Board reviewed a variety of factors and considered a significant amount of information. The Board’s approval determinations were made on the basis of each director’s business judgment after consideration of all the information presented. Individual directors may have given different weights to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the approval process.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Board evaluated such information as it deemed necessary to assess the nature, extent and quality of investment advisory services provided to the Portfolios by the Adviser. The Board also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain non-advisory services provided to the Portfolios by the Adviser, including administrative, distribution, shareholder servicing, trading and the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, each Portfolio’s compliance policies and procedures. The Board noted that it received information at regular meetings throughout the year regarding the services rendered by the Adviser concerning the management of each Portfolio’s affairs and the Adviser’s role in coordinating providers of other services to the Portfolios. The Board’s evaluation of the services provided by the Adviser took into account the Board’s historical knowledge and familiarity with the scope and quality of the Adviser’s investment management and other capabilities and the quality of its administrative and other services.

 

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Nature, Extent and Quality of Services (continued)

The Adviser presented and discussed with the Board the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Adviser’s management team and information regarding the portfolio managers for each Portfolio. The Board evaluated the ability of the Adviser to attract and retain qualified investment advisory and non-advisory personnel and engaged in a discussion with the Adviser regarding its recruitment, retention and professional development programs and strategies.

The Board also considered the adequacy of the financial and operational resources committed to each Portfolio by the Adviser, and how well the Adviser utilizes those resources to meet the Portfolio’s investment needs; to implement asset growth strategies; and to satisfy compliance requirements. The Board recognized that the Adviser reports to the Board regularly and that at each regular meeting the Board receives a detailed report on each Portfolio’s performance, asset levels and asset flows. It was also noted that the Adviser had approximately $13.8 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2011, and that it was an affiliate of Affiliated Managers Group, an established global asset management company.

The Board considered annual and periodic reports of the Chief Compliance Officer of the Fund (the “CCO”) with respect to the effectiveness and adequacy of the Adviser’s compliance program and the compliance programs of the Fund’s other service providers. The Board noted the CCO’s determination that the Adviser’s and the other service providers’ compliance programs are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the federal securities laws.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services historically provided and to be provided to each Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement.

Performance of the Adviser

For each Portfolio, the Board considered, among other things, the historical performance year to date as of March 31, 2011 and for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods (or shorter for newer Portfolios) included in the Strategic Insight Report, including comparisons against each Portfolio’s Morningstar Category and benchmark indices. In reviewing each Portfolio’s performance information, the Board took into consideration the recent extraordinary market volatility, the effects of these events on each Portfolio’s performance, as well as the market conditions in which the Adviser’s investment strategies may underperform. The Board’s specific considerations with respect to each Portfolio’s performance are discussed under “Portfolio Specific Considerations” below.

In addition, the Board reviewed the Investment Adviser’s investment philosophy and its influence on the management of the Portfolios. The Board noted the Adviser’s bottom-up, business-focused approach based on a study of individual companies and the competitive dynamics of the global industries in which those companies participate. In evaluating the investment performance of the Portfolios, the Board acknowledged that the relatively longer holding periods associated with the Adviser’s investment style may result in underperformance during periods of short term volatility, but often produces outperformance over longer time periods.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that each Portfolio’s performance was reasonable.

Costs of the Services and Profitability of the Adviser

The Board considered information regarding the Adviser’s costs to provide investment management services to the Portfolios and the profitability to the Adviser from managing the Portfolios. In evaluating the Adviser’s profitability, the Board considered the Adviser’s profitability analysis for calendar years 2009 and 2010; each Portfolio’s expense ratio; and the Adviser’s contractual fee waivers and expense reimbursements with respect to each Portfolio. The Board considered profitability on a Portfolio-by-Portfolio basis, focusing on the Adviser’s profit without taking into account those costs borne by the Adviser with respect to its efforts to expand the Portfolios’ shareholder base. The Board noted that the Adviser did not earn a profit on the Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio and International Small Companies Portfolio; rather, the Adviser subsidized those Portfolios through fee waivers. The Board took note of the Adviser’s expectation that it would incur additional costs relating to current and planned increases in personnel and office space, and investment in new information systems intended to assure the continued delivery of high-quality services to its clients, including the Portfolios. The Board noted that future profitability to the Adviser would depend on the growth of assets under management.

 

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Costs of the Services and Profitability of the Adviser (continued)

Based upon these considerations, the Board concluded that the profits historically realized by the Adviser and anticipated to be realized from its continued relationship with the Portfolios would not be excessive in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Portfolios.

Comparison of Fees and Services Provided by the Adviser

The Board considered the contractual advisory fees that are payable by the Portfolios to the Adviser. The Board also reviewed and considered actual investment advisory fees realized by the Adviser taking into account the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement arrangements for each Portfolio. In addition, the Board considered the Strategic Insight Report, which included information comparing each Portfolio’s management fee and overall expenses with those of funds in a group of peer funds selected by Strategic Insight (the “Expense Group”).

The Board noted that, in general, the operating expenses of each Portfolio, with the exception of Frontier Emerging Markets and International Small Companies Portfolio, were below the median of their respective Expense Groups and Morningstar Category-derived universe (the “Expense Universe”). The Board also noted that each Portfolio’s total expense ratio, after waiver of advisory fees and reimbursement of expenses, was at or below its respective Expense Group median calculated by Strategic Insight, and each Portfolio’s advisory fees after waivers was within the range of those of the funds in its peer group, as calculated by Strategic Insight. A discussion of the Board’s considerations with respect to each Portfolio’s fees is set forth below under “Portfolio Specific Considerations”.

At the Board’s request, the Adviser also provided information on the fees charged and services provided to the Portfolios compared with private accounts with similar investment strategies managed by the Adviser. The Board took note of the fact that no current shareholder could achieve a lower net advisory fee if it opened a separate account with the Adviser. The Board noted that the Adviser’s private account clients require fewer services from the Adviser. The Board acknowledged that unlike the Portfolios, private account clients do not require the Adviser to participate in internal corporate governance matters, deliver services to potential end-clients, supervise third-party vendors, or devote its own resources toward expanding the shareholder base, nor do they require the same degree of compliance monitoring due to their differing regulatory framework. Further, the Board noted that the Adviser incurs no out-of-pocket expenses or business risk in connection with services provided to the private accounts, unlike the Portfolios. The Board additionally noted that some institutional investors investing in the Portfolios as a result of RFP processes, that are familiar with the competitive marketplace, have indicated that they perceive the advisory fees charged by the Adviser to be reasonable.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that each Portfolio’s expense ratio is reasonable.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Portfolios’ assets grow; whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale for the Portfolios; and considered whether economies of scale were being passed along to the shareholders. The Board noted that to the extent a Portfolio’s assets have increased over time, it has realized economies of scale as certain expenses become a smaller percentage of overall assets. The Board also took into account that the Advisory Agreement provides for a flat fee that could impact realization of economies of scale. In this regard, the Board noted that expense limitations and fee waivers that reduce Portfolio expenses can have the same effect as fee level breakpoints in sharing economies of scale with shareholders.

The Board considered that other aspects of the Portfolios’ investment strategies may limit the realization of economies of scale, including a particular strategy’s universe of issuers, applicable trading volumes or markets, or the Adviser’s selection criteria. The Board also took note of the Adviser’s plans for marketing and distributing the various Portfolios and to pay for the associated expenses out of its own profits, through revenue sharing payments.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the extent to which economies of scale currently are and will be shared for the benefit of the Portfolio’s shareholders.

 

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Other Benefits

The Board considered other benefits derived or to be derived by the Adviser from the relationship with the Portfolios. In this regard, the Board considered the Adviser may benefit from its relationship with the Portfolios in the following ways: (i) separately managed account clients may view the additional assets under management resulting from managing the Portfolios as a positive attribute; (ii) the Adviser may obtain increased reputational prestige from managing a nationally recognized mutual fund family that shares the Adviser’s name; and (iii) the Adviser’s ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by the Adviser may be enhanced. The Board also considered that the Adviser benefits from the receipt of research services obtained through “soft dollars” in connection with Portfolio brokerage transactions. The Board also considered the extent to which the Adviser and its other clients, as well as the Portfolios, benefitted from receipt of these research products and services. In light of the costs of providing investment management, administrative and other services to the Portfolios and the Adviser’s ongoing commitment to the Portfolios, the profits and other ancillary benefits that the Adviser may receive were considered reasonable.

Portfolio Specific Considerations

(Note: The following discussion reflects the considerations undertaken by the Board at its June Meeting, and should be read in conjunction with the updated information provided below, under “Approval of Amendments to Advisory Agreement.”)

In considering whether to approve the renewal of the Advisory Agreement for each Portfolio, the Board considered the following data included in the Strategic Insight Report.

Global Equity Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The Global Equity Portfolio outperformed its MSCI All-Country World Index benchmark and Morningstar Category for the three-year, five-year and ten-year periods.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable under the Advisory Agreement by the Portfolio, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the net management fee and net operating expense are below median for both the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

International Equity Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The International Equity Portfolio outperformed its MSCI All-Country World ex-US benchmark and Morningstar Category for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the net advisory fee and net operating expense are below median for both the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

Emerging Markets Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The Emerging Markets Portfolio has underperformed its MSCI Emerging Markets benchmark for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods. Similarly, the Emerging Markets Portfolio underperformed versus its Morningstar Category during each of the one-year, three-year and five-year periods. The Adviser presented the Board with detailed information regarding factors contributing to the underperformance and steps taken to address challenges.

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio (continued)

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the Portfolio’s net advisory fee is above the median for the Expense Group and the Expense Universe, and that the net operating expenses for the Portfolio are below the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The Adviser advised the Board that the Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio is managed to the same model as the Emerging Markets Portfolio and therefore its performance has tracked closely that of the Emerging Markets Portfolio.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the net advisory fee is above the median for the Expense Group and Expense Universe, and that the net operating expenses are below the median for the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The Frontier Emerging Markets Portfolio outperformed its MSCI Frontier Markets benchmark year-to-date and for the one-year period. The Board noted that the Portfolio does not yet have a three-year performance record. The Board further noted the Adviser’s statement that the Portfolio does not have a relevant peer group for performance comparison purposes because there is currently no Morningstar category of funds that invest primarily in frontier markets or the smallest emerging markets. The Board therefore took into account that the Strategic Insight report was of very limited utility for evaluating performance.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the Portfolio’s net advisory fee is above median for the Expense Group and Expense Universe, and that net operating expenses are also above the median for the Expense Group and Expense Universe. The Board noted that the above median ranking for net operating expenses was due to the Portfolio’s small asset size and the substantial additional expenses associated with this type of specialty offering that are not common to emerging market funds generally.

International Small Companies Portfolio

Portfolio Performance. The International Small Companies Portfolio outperformed its MSCI All-Country World ex-US Small Cap Index benchmark and its Morningstar Category for the year-to-date and in the one-year and three-year periods.

Management Fees and Expense Ratio. In considering the fees payable by the Portfolio under the Advisory Agreement, the Board took into account the factors described above and also considered the pricing structure (including the expense ratio to be borne by shareholders) of the Portfolio, as compared to its Expense Group, including that the Portfolio’s net advisory fee is negative (and therefore below the median for the Expense Group and the Expense Universe), and that net operating expenses are above the median ranking for the Expense Group and the Expense Universe.

 

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Conclusion

Following extensive discussion, both in general session and in executive session of the Independent Directors meeting alone with Independent Counsel, the Board determined that it had received sufficient information to take action on the proposed resolutions regarding continuance of the Advisory Agreement. The Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, concluded with respect to each Portfolio that the fees to be paid by the Portfolio were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser to each Portfolio, the Adviser’s costs, and each Portfolio’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels.

In light of all the foregoing, the Board, and separately, a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for each Portfolio. The Board’s decision was based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each director not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor.

Approval of Amendments to Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting of the Board of the Fund held on September 16, 2011, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, considered and approved amendments to the Advisory Agreement between the Fund on behalf of the Portfolios and the Adviser that would (i) reduce each Portfolio’s contractual advisory fee by 0.02% of average daily net assets on assets above $1 billion, (ii) reduce the contractual advisory fee of the Emerging Markets Portfolio and the Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio by 0.08% of average daily net assets; and (iii) reduce the contractual advisory fee of the Global Equity Portfolio by 0.05% of average daily net assets.

In considering the amendments to the Advisory Agreement, the Board reviewed the materials furnished by the Adviser for the June Meeting, as well as additional material regarding the impact of the proposed amendments on the total expense ratio of each Portfolio and each Portfolio’s current total expense ratio relative to its peer group and category universe (both as determined by Strategic Insight). In approving the amendments to the Advisory Agreement, the Board determined that there would be no impact to the nature, quality or extent of the services provided to the Portfolios, and that the proposed amendments would benefit the shareholders of the Portfolios.

 

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Privacy Notice

(unaudited)

 

 

HARDING, LOEVNER FUNDS, INC. (THEFUND”)

PRIVACY NOTICE

The Fund collects nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

   

Information, such as your name, address, social security number, assets and income, submitted by you on applications, forms, or in other written or verbal customer communications. This information may also be provided by a consultant or intermediary acting on your behalf.

   

Information that results from any transaction performed by us for you.

The Fund will not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you or its former customers to anyone except as permitted or required by law.

If you decide to close your account(s) or become an inactive customer, the Fund will adhere to the privacy policies and practices as described in this notice.

The Fund restricts access to your personal and account information to only those employees who need to know that information to provide products or services to you. The Fund maintains physical, administrative and technical safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund

(unaudited)

 

 

Disinterested Directors:

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with
the Fund

  

Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served*

  

Principal Occupation

During Past Five Years

  

Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen By
Director

  

Other Directorships

William E. Chapman, II

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 70

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 2008; Chairperson of the Audit Committee since 2009    President and Owner, Longboat Retirement Planning Solutions (1998-present); Trustee of Bowdoin College (2002 – present); Hewitt Associates, LLC (part time) (provider of retirement and investment education seminars) (2000 – 2009)    6    Trustee of Third Avenue Trust (5 portfolios); Trustee of Third Avenue Variable Trust (1 portfolio); Trustee of Aston Funds (26 Portfolios); Trustee of The Managers Funds, Managers AMG Funds, Managers Trust I and Managers Trust II (33 portfolios); Director, Mutual Fund Directors Forum , Inc.; Director, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

R. Kelly Doherty

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 53

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 2004    Cayman Partners (private investment vehicles), Managing Partner, 1999 – present.    6    Morristown Memorial Hospital; The Peck School

Charles Freeman

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 47

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 2008    PepsiCo, Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Relations, 2011-present; Center for Strategic and International Studies, Freeman Chair in China Studies, 2007 – 2011; China Alliance (legal and government relations group), Managing Director, 2005 – 2007.    6    None

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

(unaudited)

 

 

Disinterested Directors (continued):

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with

the Fund

  

Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served*

  

Principal Occupation

During Past Five Years

  

Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen By
Director

  

Other Directorships

Jane A. Freeman

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 58

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 1996; Lead Independent Director since 2008; Member of the Audit Committee since 2010    Consultant, 2008-present; Scientific Learning Corporation (Education Software), Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 1999 –2008    6    Russell Exchange Trades Funds Trust, Chair, Audit Committee, 2011- present; Taproot Foundation (Non-Profit), Director, 2010-present

Samuel R. Karetsky

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 66

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 1998; Member of the Audit Committee since 1998    The Karetsky Group LLC (Advisory Firm), Managing Member, 2003 - present; Wetherby Asset Management, Wealth Manager, 2004 –present.    6    None

Eric Rakowski

c/o Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 53

   Director    Indefinite; Director since 2008    University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Professor, 1990 – present.    6    Trustee of Third Avenue Trust (5 portfolios); Trustee of Third Avenue Variable Trust (1 portfolio); Trustee of The Managers Funds, Managers AMG Funds, Managers Trust I and Managers Trust II (33 portfolios)

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

(unaudited)

 

 

Interested Directors:

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with

the Fund

  

Term of

Office and
Length of
Time Served*

  

Principal Occupation

During Past Five Years

  

Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen By
Director

  

Other Directorships

David R. Loevner**

Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 57

   Director, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors    Indefinite; Director, President and Chairman of the Board since 1996    Harding Loevner LP, President and Chief Executive Officer 1989 – present; Parks Tenn Corp. (real estate), President, 2001 - present.    6    Director, Harding, Loevner Funds, plc (4 portfolios)

Jennifer M. Borggaard**

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

600 Hale Street

Prides Crossing, MA 01965

Age, 42

   Director    Indefinite; Director Since 2008    Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”) (asset management firm), Senior Vice President, 2007 – present, Vice President, 2004 – 2007.    6   

Beautel, Goodman & Company LTD; Genesis Asset Managers, LLP- Member of the Governing Board; Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.; Arrow Bidco Ltd.

 

 

* Each director is elected to serve in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Fund until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

**David R. Loevner is considered an “interested person” of the Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, because he serves as President of Harding Loevner LP, the Fund’s investment advisor. Jennifer M. Borggaard is an interested person of the Fund because she is an officer of AMG.

The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Directors and is available upon request and without charge by calling 1-877-435-8105.

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

(unaudited)

 

 

Principal Officers of the Fund:

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with

the Fund

  

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served¿

  

Principal Occupation

During Past Five Years

Richard Reiter

Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 45

   Vice President    1 year; since 2007    Harding Loevner LP, Chief Operating Officer, 1996 – present.

Susan Mosher

Foreside Compliance Services, LLC

Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100

Portland, ME 04101

Age, 56

   Chief Compliance Officer of the Funds    1 year; since 2010    Foreside Compliance Services, LLC, Head of Compliance Services, 2009 – present; Coast Asset Management, LLC, Chief Compliance Officer, 2007 – 2009; Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc., Anti-Money Laundering Officer, 2005 – 2007; Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc., Chief Compliance Officer, 2004 – 2007; Investors Bank & Trust Company, Senior Director and Chief Counsel/Director, 1995 – 2007.

Charles S. Todd

Foreside Management Services, LLC

Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100

Portland, ME 04101

Age, 40

   Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer    1 year; since 2010    Foreside Management Services, LLC, Director/Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, 2008 – Present; JPMorgan Investor Services Co., Vice President within the Fund Administration Department, formerly serving as Assistant Vice President, 2000 – 2008.

Patrick Keniston

Foreside Compliance Services, LLC

Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100

Portland, ME 04101

Age, 47

   Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer    1 year; since 2010    Foreside Compliance Services, LLC, Director, 2008 – present; Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., Vice President, 2005 – 2008.

Thomas A. Dula

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60603

Age, 37

   Assistant Treasurer    1 year; since 2010    The Northern Trust Company, Vice President and Client Service Delivery Manager, 2010 – present, Relationship Manager, 2009 –2010, and Institutional Trust Account Administrator, 2004 - 2009.

Owen T. Meacham

The Northern Trust Company

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60603

Age, 40

   Secretary    1 year; since 2010    The Northern Trust Company, Vice President and Senior Regulatory Administration Attorney, 2007 - present; ABN AMRO Asset Management, Product Strategy and Development Manager, 2005 – 2007.

Puran Dulani

Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 53

   Assistant Treasurer    1 year; since 2010    Harding Loevner LP, Chief of Operations and Accounting, 2002 – present.

 

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Directors and Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

(unaudited)

 

 

Principal Officers of the Fund (continued)

 

Name, Address and Age

  

Position with

the Fund

  

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

  

Principal Occupation

During Past Five Years

Lori M. Renzulli

Harding Loevner LP

400 Crossing Boulevard

Fourth Floor

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Age, 45

   Assistant Secretary    1 year; since 2008    Harding Loevner LP, Vice President, Chief Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, 2011 – present; Chief Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, 2006 - 2010; MetLife, Director, Corporate Ethics and Compliance, 2006 .

¿ Officers are elected to hold such office until their successor is elected and qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of their office, or until he or she resigns or is removed from office.

 

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Officers and Directors and Other Pertinent Information

    

 

 

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

David R. Loevner

Director, President and Chairman of the Board of the Funds

Jane A. Freeman

Director of the Funds

Jennifer M. Borggaard

Director of the Funds

William E. Chapman II

Director of the Funds

R. Kelly Doherty

Director of the Funds

Charles Freeman

Director of the Funds

Samuel R. Karetsky

Director of the Funds

Eric Rakowski

Director of the Funds

Charles S. Todd

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Funds

Susan Mosher

Chief Compliance Officer of the Funds

Richard Reiter

Vice President of the Funds

Owen T. Meacham

Secretary of the Funds

Patrick Kenniston

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer of the Funds

Thomas A. Dula

Assistant Treasurer of the Funds

Puran Dulani

Assistant Treasurer of the Funds

Lori Renzulli

Assistant Secretary of the Funds

 

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Supplemental Information

(unaudited)

 

 

Quarterly Form N-Q Portfolio Schedule

Each Portfolio will file its complete schedule of investments with the SEC on Form N-Q at the end of the first and third fiscal quarters within 60 days of the end of the quarter to which it relates. The Portfolios’ Form N-Q will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room whose telephone number is 1-800-SEC-0330. Additionally, they are available upon request by calling 1-877-435-8105.

Proxy Voting Record

The Fund’s proxy voting record relating to the Portfolios’ securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website at www.hardingloevnerfunds.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, on Form N-PX.

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the Fund proxy voting policies and procedures are located in the Statement of Additional Information and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-435-8105 or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Additional Information

The Adviser updates Fact Sheets for the Portfolios each calendar quarter, which are posted to the Fund’s website - www.hardingloevnerfunds.com. This information, along with the Adviser’s commentaries on its various strategies, is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-435-8105.

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

As of October 31, 2011, the Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant’s President/Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, there were no amendments to a provision of its code of ethics, nor were there any waivers granted from a provision of the code of ethics. A copy of its code of ethics is filed with this Form N-CSR under Item 12(a)(1).

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The Registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that the following members of the Audit Committee are audit committee financial experts and independent: William Chapman and Jane Freeman.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

(a) Audit Fees: The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by KPMG LLP for the audit of the registrant annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years are $136,030 in 2011 and $140,070 in 2010.

(b) Audit-Related Fees: The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by KPMG LLP that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item are NONE.

(c) Tax Fees: The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by KPMG LLP for the review of domestic tax returns was $42,000 in 2011 and $39,000 in 2010.

(d) All Other Fees: The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by KPMG LLP, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item are NONE.

(e)(1) Disclose the audit committee pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

A copy of the Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures is filed with this Form N-CSR under Item 12(c).

(e)(2) The percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X are as follows:

(b) Not applicable

(c) 100%

(d) Not applicable

(f) Not applicable.

(g) Not applicable.

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Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a) Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this report on Form N-CSR.

 

(b) Not applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to this registrant.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to this registrant.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to this registrant.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not applicable.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) were effective as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report, based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the Evaluation Date.

 

(b) There were no significant 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 second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Code of Ethics for Senior Officers Pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is attached.

(a)(2) Section 302 Certifications are attached.

(b) Section 906 Certifications are attached.

(c) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures are attached.


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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.

 

Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.   
By   

/s/ Richard T. Reiter

  
   Richard T. Reiter, President   
Date: January 5, 2012   
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/ Richard T. Reiter

  
   Richard T. Reiter, President   
Date: January 5, 2012   
By   

/s/ Charles S. Todd

  
   Charles S. Todd, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer   
Date: January 5, 2012