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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

811-09561
(Investment Company Act File Number)

Century Capital Management Trust
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

c/o Century Capital Management, LLC
100 Federal Street, Boston, MA  02110
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Jennifer Mortimer
Century Capital Management, LLC
100 Federal Street, Boston, MA  02110
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

(617) 482-3060
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

Date of Fiscal Year End:  October 31

Date of Reporting Period:  April 30, 2014
 
 
 

 
 
Item 1.
Reports to Shareholders.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Table of Contents

 
Page
Letter to Shareholders
1
Fund Summaries
 
Century Shares Trust
5
Century Small Cap Select Fund
8
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
11
Portfolio of Investments
 
Century Shares Trust
14
Century Small Cap Select Fund
16
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
18
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
20
Statements of Operations
21
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
22
Financial Highlights
 
Century Shares Trust
24
Century Small Cap Select Fund
25
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
27
Notes to Financial Statements
28
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
36
Privacy Policy
37
 
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of Century Shares Trust, Century Small Cap Select Fund, and Century Growth Opportunities Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in a Fund unless it is preceded by or accompanied by the Fund’s current prospectus. The prospectus includes important information about the Fund’s objective, risks, charges and expenses, experience of its management, and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

The views expressed in this report are those of the Funds’ Portfolio Managers as of April 30, 2014, the end of the reporting period. Any such views are subject to change at any time and may not reflect the Portfolio Managers’ views on the date that this report is first published or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist shareholders in understanding their investments and do not constitute investment advice. There is no assurance that the Funds will continue to invest in the securities mentioned in this report.
 
 
 

 

CENTURY FUNDS
Letter to Shareholders
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
   
Semi-Annual Report  |  April 30, 2014
 
 
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
The S&P500 Index posted healthy returns of 32.4% in calendar 2013 and has started 2014 by advancing 2.6% through April 30, 2014.  More importantly, U.S. equity indices have compounded annual returns above 19.0% over the last five years and have fully recovered the ground lost from the financial crisis of 2008-2009. Some things never change:  stock market returns are variable in the short-term, but long-term investors were rewarded if they remain invested through each downturn and the ensuing recovery. The economy continued to improve at a slow and steady pace, even though current investor sentiment seems mixed. We would be nervous if there is too much financial optimism.

Each of the Century Funds outperformed its benchmark during the six-month period ended April 30, 2014. Please review the Funds Commentary section to learn how each fund performed and our current positioning and outlook.
 
Blaming weather
The economy started the year with Q1 Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing at a slow annual rate of 0.1%, down from a Q4 increase of 2.6%. In large part, this deceleration was due to harsh weather conditions across much of the United States. We are suspicious when companies blame poor weather for weakness in their results, but severe storms significantly impacted productivity during the winter months. We are encouraged that recent corporate commentary indicates that the economy improved in April and May.

Consumer confidence continued to move higher and the unemployment rate has fallen to 6.3%, the lowest level since September of 2008. Employment is an important psychological barometer of investor optimism. Additionally, The Conference Board’s index of leading economic indicators (LEI) continued its rise.
 

Earnings growth continues
In our experience, equity returns usually follow earnings and corporate earnings growth continued its momentum into the new year. 75% of S&P 500 Index companies have reported Q1 earnings above median estimates, as of May 15, 2014. The blended earnings growth for Q1 earnings is 2.1% with Telecommunication Services and Utilities leading the way. Earnings increases continue to be driven by margin expansion rather than revenue growth.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Letter to Shareholders
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Valuations above historical averages while interest rates remain low
In our opinion, equities appear to be fairly valued at current levels, although interest rate yields remain at very low levels and tend to support higher equity valuations, as investors seek higher returning asset classes. The S&P 500 Index is trading at 15.8X next twelve months’ (NTM) earnings estimates, compared to 14.2X NTM estimates a year ago and above the ten year average of 14.1X.
 
 
We also think that most corporations are financially strong versus history (see charts below). Companies are enjoying a far higher profit margin and lower debt leverage than in the recent past. The ratio of total debt/EBITDA in the S&P 500 was at 1.4X as of Q4 2013; down from an average of 3.1X since 1986 and from a peak of 5.7X following the financial crisis of 2008. Conversely, net margins rose from 7.1% in 2008 to 10.1% as of Q4 2013, an increase of 42% from the 2008 low.
 
 
With the continued growth in earnings and rising valuations over the past several years, we are also seeing a different trading environment for equities. Correlations between stocks have decreased and now approach more normal levels (see chart on next page). After the financial crisis of 2008 and the Sovereign debt crisis of 2010, equities tended to alternate between a “risk on/risk off” framework. As markets have recovered, there has been a larger delineation between good companies and bad companies, and stocks are trading more on business fundamentals, as opposed to macroeconomic forces in the news headlines. Periods of lower correlations among stocks are generally favorable for bottom up stock-pickers.
 
The domestic economic recovery seems to be intact and America is now benefitting from lower energy prices than most other developed countries. Multinational corporations continue to navigate the global economic landscape well with another solid
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Letter to Shareholders
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

quarter of earnings and low leverage profiles. Globally, improving economic outlooks in Europe and Asia are finally contributing to North American growth. The recent Russian aggression in Ukraine is an important reminder that the democratic G-7 Nations will see more regional conflict with the expansionary ambitions of China and Russia. A synchronized global expansion in 2015 needs geopolitical calm to ensure growth.
 
 
Equity ownership among young Americans
Despite the backdrop of a recovering global economic landscape and positive equity returns over the past 1 year, 5 year and 10 year periods, many investors are still underweight stock ownership, due in part to the shock of two significant recessions during the 2000-2010 decade.  The Millenial generation (under 35 years of age) appears to be as risk-averse as the Depression-era generation that was born around 1900, having reached adulthood in a period of high unemployment, mounting student loan debt and capital markets volatility.

We believe the investment industry has not made it easy for investors to feel comfortable as shareholders in public companies. It is our responsibility to help prepare younger generations to reach their future educational and retirement goals, through a prudent combination of consistent savings and investment diversification. Alongside regulators and corporations, we need to ensure these younger investors that our capital markets are fair, transparent and capable of helping safeguard shareholder interests, while providing the necessary capital for companies to adapt and grow over time.
 
Equity returns over time
 
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Letter to Shareholders
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Life is about finding the right balance of risk and return in the choices we make. At Century, we feel the same way about investing and recognize the fiduciary role we play in our shareholders’ overall financial roadmap. We remain committed to investing in high-quality growth companies that we believe will deliver solid results in normal and nervous markets and provide an attractive return profile over a full market cycle.

As always, it is a great privilege to navigate the investment landscape with you, and we thank you for your continued support and partnership.
 
Respectfully submitted,

 
Alexander L. Thorndike
Chairman of the Century Funds

Past performance is not indicative of future results.
 
S&P 500® Index which is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks.  One cannot invest directly in an index.
 
Correlation is a statistical measure of how an index moves in relation to another index or model portfolio. A correlation ranges from -1 to 1. A correlation of 1 means the two indexes have moved in lockstep with each other. A correlation of -1 means the two indexes have moved in exactly the opposite direction.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Fund Commentary
CENTURY SHARES TRUST
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
HOW DID THE PORTFOLIO PERFORM?
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2014, Century Shares Trust’s Institutional shares returned 9.15%, outperforming the Russell 1000 Growth Index (R1000G), the Fund’s benchmark, which returned 6.95%. The S&P 500 Index gained 8.36%.

WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCED PERFORMANCE?
The two primary drivers of performance over the past six months were strong stock market appreciation and portfolio stock selection. The Fund continued to benefit from strong performance of domestic equity markets. In fact, performance of the R1000G was fairly broad-based with 5 of the 10 sectors generating returns of over 9% and only 1 sector (Telecom Services) generating a negative return for the six-month period. In terms of the Fund, the Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare sectors performed best, while the Industrial and Financial sectors were the weakest.

Century Shares Trust’s performance was positively impacted by several stocks. Specifically, Actavis plc (pharmaceutical), LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (chemical), and Allergan, Inc. (specialty pharmaceutical) contributed to performance over the past six months. Actavis benefited from an accretive deal to acquire Forest Laboratories. LyondellBasell has continued to benefit from inexpensive raw materials and operational improvements. Allergan’s stock price increased when Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. and Pershing Square Capital made a joint bid to acquire the company; no deal has been reached.

Conversely, Dollar General Corp. (discount retailing), Stericycle, Inc. (medical waste management), and Celgene Corp. (biotechnology) all detracted from performance. Dollar General was weaker as harsh winter weather negatively impacted sales trends. Stericycle traded down on concerns that new business opportunities will pressure both gross and operating margins. Celgene was weaker on patent expiration issues.

HOW WAS THE PORTFOLIO POSITIONED AT PERIOD END?
We are confident in the Fund’s current portfolio positioning, believing the companies we own will do well in a slow growth environment. The Fund is diversified across almost every sector, while maintaining overweight positions in the Materials, Health Care, Financial and Energy sectors. We have a bias toward higher quality growth companies, believing these companies will generate solid growth and returns over time.

With the stock market continuing to generate attractive returns over the past six months, we continue to re-evaluate our portfolio holdings as they reach their price targets. We have sold or trimmed many of these positions. As a result, our weighting in the Consumer Discretionary and Technology sectors has declined. While new investment opportunities are not as plentiful as they were a year ago, we are still able to find attractive stocks to buy.
 
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Fund Commentary
CENTURY SHARES TRUST
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

Risks: The Fund may invest a significant portion of assets in a limited number of companies or in companies within the same market sector. As a result, the Fund may be more susceptible to financial, market and economic events affecting particular companies or sectors and therefore may experience greater price volatility than funds with more diversified portfolios. Please read the Fund’s prospectus for details regarding the Fund’s risk profile.
 
Ten Largest Holdings*
 
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES NV, CLASS A
Chemicals
4.61%
ACTAVIS PLC
Pharmaceuticals
4.03%
B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
Aerospace & Defense
3.83%
FMC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Energy Equipment & Services
3.72%
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP.
IT Services
3.60%
D.R. HORTON, INC.
Household Durables
3.55%
AMERICAN TOWER CORP.
Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs)
3.54%
CBRE GROUP, INC., CLASS A
Real Estate Management & Development
3.51%
UNION PACIFIC CORP.
Road & Rail
3.19%
EXPRESS SCRIPTS HOLDING CO.
Health Care Providers & Services
3.04%
 
Portfolio Composition*
 
Information Technology
23.7%
Health Care
14.7%
Consumer Discretionary
13.5%
Industrials
9.9%
Consumer Staples
8.0%
Materials
7.6%
Financials
7.4%
Energy
6.7%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
8.5%

*Based on the Fund’s net assets at April 30, 2014 and subject to change.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Performance Summary
CENTURY SHARES TRUST
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Institutional Shares

The returns shown below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the Fund’s past performance. For the  most recent month-end performance, please call 800-303-1928.

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the total (gross) operating expenses are 1.11% for the Institutional Shares. The Fund’s total returns include the reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions, but have not been adjusted to reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on these distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Shares held less than 90 days may be subject to a 1% redemption fee.

Average Annual Total Returns April 30, 2014
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Century Shares Trust - Institutional Shares
24.92%
12.28%
17.31%
6.84%
Russell 1000® Growth Index
20.66%
13.37%
19.47%
7.99%

Growth of $100,000 for the period ended April 30, 2014
 
 
The graph and table reflect the change in value of a hypothetical investment in the Fund, including reinvest of dividends and distributions, compared with the listed indices. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Minimum initial investment for Institutional Shares is $100,000.

The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Fund Commentary
CENTURY SMALL CAP SELECT FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
HOW DID THE PORTFOLIO PERFORM?
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2014, Century Small Cap Select Fund’s Institutional Shares returned 3.21% and the Investor Shares returned 3.07%, outperforming the Russell 2000 Growth Index (R2000G), the Fund’s benchmark, which returned 1.27%.

WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCED PERFORMANCE?
With the R2000G up only 1.27%, stock selection was the primary driver of performance over the past six months. Stock selection strength was led by Health Care, followed by the Energy and Industrial sectors. Strength in these sectors was partially offset by weakness in Information Technology. The top performing stocks included Basic Energy Services, Inc. (energy), Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (biotechnology), and Gentherm, Inc. (heating/cooling technologies). Basic Energy benefited from higher oil prices, which is expected to lead to increased demand. Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ partnership with Aerial BioPharma, LLC improved its product offering and sales growth profile. Gentherm has continued to generate strong revenue growth, due to strong automotive volume and increased penetration.

Conversely, Proofpoint, Inc. (security software), DSW, Inc. (footwear retailer), and Movado Group, Inc. (watchmaker) were underperformers. Proofpoint traded down as investors grew concerned about decelerating growth in addition to a broader trend of downward pressure on highly valued technology companies. DSW sold off on pricing pressures from aggressive retailers and a general weakening of trends in women’s fashion shoes. Movado was weaker due to a competitive threat from Smart Watches and gross margins being pressured by the repositioning of the Coach brand.

HOW WAS THE PORTFOLIO POSITIONED AT PERIOD END?
We believe the Fund is well positioned to generate attractive returns given its focus on investing in quality growth franchises. The Fund is diversified across almost every sector. Sector allocation within the Portfolio has changed only modestly over the past six months. For example, the Health Care industry exposure decreased from an over-weight to a market-weight. Century’s bottom up investment approach drives our investment decisions.

We expect earnings growth to be the primary driver of market appreciation over the next year and believe this environment plays to Century’s strength of focusing on in-depth fundamental research. By investing time and effort, we believe we gain a strong understanding of the levers that drive growth at our portfolio companies and are able to make more informed decisions that will generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over time. We are confident that we will be able to find attractive investment opportunities among well-run companies with underappreciated growth, despite the overall equity markets being fairly valued today.
 
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Fund Commentary
CENTURY SMALL CAP SELECT FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Risks: The Fund concentrates its investments in the financial services and health care group of industries. Concentration in a particular industry subjects the Fund to the risks associated with that industry, and as a result, the Fund may be subject to greater price volatility than funds with less concentrated portfolios. In addition, the Fund invests in smaller companies which pose greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. Please read the Fund’s prospectus for details regarding the Fund’s risk profile.

Ten Largest Holdings*
 
CAI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Trading Companies & Distributors
3.56%
COHEN & STEERS, INC.
Capital Markets
3.39%
GENERAC HOLDINGS, INC.
Electrical Equipment
2.95%
HERMAN MILLER, INC.
Commercial Services & Supplies
2.88%
KFORCE, INC.
Professional Services
2.82%
J2 GLOBAL, INC.
Internet Software & Services
2.73%
SAIA, INC.
Road & Rail
2.60%
RYLAND GROUP, INC.
Household Durables
2.59%
DEALERTRACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Internet Software & Services
2.53%
HANESBRANDS, INC.
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
2.43%
 
Portfolio Composition*
 
Health Care
21.1%
Information Technology
20.4%
Industrials
18.1%
Consumer Discretionary
16.5%
Financials
6.9%
Energy
6.5%
Materials
3.5%
Consumer Staples
3.0%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
4.0%
 
*Based on the Fund’s net assets at April 30, 2014 and subject to change.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Performance Summary
CENTURY SMALL CAP SELECT FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

Institutional Shares and Investor Shares

The returns shown below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the Fund’s past performance. For the most recent month-end performance, please call 800-303-1928.

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the total (gross) operating expenses are 1.12% for the Institutional Shares and 1.41% for the Investor Shares. Returns would have been lower during the 10 year period if certain fees had not been waived or expenses reimbursed. The Fund’s total returns include the reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions, but have not been adjusted to reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on these distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Shares held less than 90 days may be subject to a 1% redemption fee.

Average Annual Total Returns April 30, 2014
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Century Small Cap Select Fund - Institutional Shares
19.39%
8.60%
20.64%
7.36%
Century Small Cap Select Fund - Investor Shares
19.05%
8.25%
20.23%
7.00%
Russell 2000® Growth Index
21.46%
10.33%
20.50%
8.85%
 
Growth of $100,000 for the period ended April 30, 2014

Institutional Shares
 
Growth of $10,000 for the period ended April 30, 2014

Investor Shares
 
   
 
The graphs and table reflect the change in value of a hypothetical investment in the Fund, including reinvest of dividends and distributions, compared with the index. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Minimum initial investment for Institutional Shares is $100,000.

The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with higher price-to-value ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends but, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. One cannot invest directly in an index.
 
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Fund Commentary
CENTURY GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

HOW DID THE PORTFOLIO PERFORM?
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2014, Century Growth Opportunities Fund’s Institutional Shares returned 4.95%, beating the Russell 2500 Growth Index (R2500G), which returned 3.35%.

WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCED PERFORMANCE?
The Fund’s outperformance was primarily a result of stock selection. The Healthcare, Industrials and Energy sectors were the largest contributors to portfolio attribution as Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc, (biotechnology), Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (medical devices), and United Rentals, Inc. (equipment rental) fared well. Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ partnership with Aerial BioPharma, LLC improved Jazz’s product offering and sales growth profile. Salix Pharmaceuticals lifted from an accretive acquisition of Santarus, Inc. United Rentals has benefited from the trend of renting as opposed to owning industrial machinery.

Conversely, Materials, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology detracted from performance as ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (retail store), Mercadolibre, Inc. (commerce platform), and BroadSoft, Inc. (software) traded down. ULTA missed earnings as their new CEO decided to reinvest in the business and reset earnings expectations. Mercadolibre traded down on Venezuela devaluation concerns and an overall slowing South American economy. Broadsoft suffered from fundamental deterioration and missed earnings as new competitors emerged.

HOW WAS THE PORTFOLIO POSITIONED AT PERIOD END?
Although the markets have traded down recently, we continue to be encouraged by accommodating monetary policy, the improving, albeit slowly, domestic economy and strong corporate balance sheets.  However, a fair amount of uncertainty still surrounds markets as investors contemplate rising valuations, the unwinding of federal stimulus and the potential for additional geopolitical conflict.

Given strong equity market returns in 2013 and rising equity valuations we are investing in companies with the expectation that future earnings growth will drive more stock price appreciation than multiple expansion. The current market environment requires deep fundamental research which is a core tenant of our investment process. Currently, the portfolio’s largest weightings are in the Information Technology, Industrials and Healthcare sectors as we continue to invest in companies with attractive secular growth trends at reasonable valuations.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Fund Commentary
CENTURY GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Risks: The Fund invests mainly in small-cap and mid-cap companies, which, historically, have been more volatile in price than the stocks of large-cap companies. The Fund may invest in foreign companies, which involves risks not associated with investing solely in U.S. companies, such as currency fluctuations, unfavorable political developments, or economic instability. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Please read the Fund’s prospectus for details regarding the Fund’s risk profile.

Ten Largest Holdings*
 
GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
Machinery
2.44%
PENN VIRGINIA CORP.
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
2.44%
HANESBRANDS, INC.
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
2.36%
B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
Aerospace & Defense
2.22%
GENERAC HOLDINGS, INC.
Electrical Equipment
2.21%
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
Pharmaceuticals
2.18%
COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
Health Care Equipment & Supplies
2.16%
NXP SEMICONDUCTOR NV
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
2.15%
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC., CLASS B
Health Care Providers & Services
2.13%
UNITED RENTALS, INC.
Trading Companies & Distributors
2.11%
 
Portfolio Composition*
 
Industrials
21.9%
Health Care
19.2%
Information Technology
17.3%
Consumer Discretionary
17.2%
Energy
10.0%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Financials
3.6%
Materials
2.9%
Telecommunication Services
1.8%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
2.2%
 
*Based on the Fund’s net assets at April 30, 2014 and subject to change.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Performance Summary
CENTURY GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

Institutional Shares

The returns shown below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the Fund’s past performance. For the  most recent month-end performance, please call 800-303-1928.

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the total (gross) operating expenses are 1.12%. The Adviser has agreed contractually to limit the operating expenses for the Fund’s Institutional Shares to 1.10% through February 28, 2015. Returns would have been lower during all periods if certain fees had not been waived or expenses reimbursed. The Fund’s total returns include the reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions, but have not been adjusted to reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on these distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Shares held less than 90 days may be subject to a 1% redemption fee.

Average Annual Total Returns April 30, 2014
 
1 Year
3 Years
Since Inception*
Century Growth Opportunities Fund - Institutional Shares
23.36%
7.68%
11.56%
Russell 2500® Growth Index
21.77%
11.30%
17.27%
 
* Fund inception date of November 17, 2010.

Growth of $100,000 for the period ended April 30, 2014
 
 
The graph and table reflect the change in value of a hypothetical investment in the Fund, including reinvest of dividends and distributions, compared with the listed indices. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Minimum initial investment for Institutional Shares is $100,000.

The Russell 2500® Growth Index measures the performance of the small- to mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2500 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends but, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. One cannot invest directly in an index.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Portfolio of Investments
CENTURY SHARES TRUST
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS - 91.5%
 
Consumer Discretionary - 13.5%
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.8%
 
  104,455 
 
Marriott International, Inc., Class A
  $ 6,051,078  
Household Durables - 6.0%
 
  338,870 
 
D.R. Horton, Inc.
    7,550,023  
  172,180 
 
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.
    5,184,340  
          12,734,363  
Internet & Catalog Retail - 2.0%
 
  3,593 
 
Priceline.com, Inc.(a)
    4,159,796  
Media - 2.7%
 
  74,465 
 
DIRECTV(a)
    5,778,484  
Total Consumer Discretionary
    28,723,721  
             
Consumer Staples - 8.0%
 
Beverages - 3.0%
 
  73,639 
 
PepsiCo, Inc.
    6,324,854  
Food & Staples Retailing - 2.6%
 
  75,823 
 
CVS Caremark Corp.
    5,513,849  
Household Products - 2.4%
 
  62,106 
 
Procter & Gamble Co.
    5,126,850  
Total Consumer Staples
    16,965,553  
             
Energy - 6.7%
 
Energy Equipment & Services - 3.7%
 
  139,745 
 
FMC Technologies, Inc.(a)
    7,923,541  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.0%
 
  112,235 
 
Valero Energy Corp.
    6,416,475  
Total Energy
    14,340,016  
             
Financials - 7.4%
 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.4%
 
  4 
 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class A(a)
    773,100  
Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) - 3.5%
 
  90,115 
 
American Tower Corp.
    7,526,405  
Real Estate Management & Development - 3.5%
 
  280,085 
 
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a)
    7,461,464  
Total Financials
    15,760,969  

Shares
     
Value
 
Health Care - 14.7%
 
Biotechnology - 6.2%
 
  28,564 
 
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
  $ 4,518,825  
  29,131 
 
Celgene Corp.(a)
    4,282,548  
  105,728 
 
Grifols SA, Sponsored ADR, Class B
    4,339,077  
          13,140,450  
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.0%
 
  97,233 
 
Express Scripts Holding Co.(a)
    6,473,773  
Pharmaceuticals - 5.5%
 
  41,937 
 
Actavis PLC(a)
    8,568,988  
  18,881 
 
Allergan, Inc.
    3,131,225  
          11,700,213  
Total Health Care
    31,314,436  
             
Industrials - 9.9%
 
Aerospace & Defense - 3.9%
 
  92,793 
 
B/E Aerospace, Inc.(a)
    8,144,442  
Construction & Engineering - 2.8%
 
  79,426 
 
Fluor Corp.
    6,012,548  
Road & Rail - 3.2%
 
  35,681 
 
Union Pacific Corp.
    6,794,733  
Total Industrials
    20,951,723  
             
Information Technology - 23.7%
 
Internet Software & Services - 7.4%
 
  120,230 
 
eBay, Inc.(a)
    6,231,521  
  8,952 
 
Google, Inc., Class A(a)
    4,714,660  
  8,952 
 
Google, Inc., Class C(a)
    4,788,246  
          15,734,427  
IT Services - 6.0%
 
  38,996 
 
International Business Machines Corp.
    7,661,544  
  25,363 
 
Visa, Inc., Class A
    5,138,797  
          12,800,341  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.0%
 
  401,310 
 
Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
    6,364,777  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
14
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CENTURY FUNDS
Portfolio of Investments
CENTURY SHARES TRUST
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Information Technology - 23.7% (continued)
 
Software - 4.5%
 
49,952  
Adobe Systems, Inc.(a)
  $ 3,081,539  
157,841  
Oracle Corp.
    6,452,540  
          9,534,079  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.8%
 
10,267  
Apple, Inc.
    6,058,454  
Total Information Technology
    50,492,078  
             
Materials - 7.6%
 
Chemicals - 7.6%
 
106,153  
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A
    9,819,152  
57,134  
Monsanto Co.
    6,324,734  
Total Materials
    16,143,886  
             
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
 
(Cost $142,667,140)
    194,692,382  
             
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.7%
 
Money Market Mutual Funds - 3.7%
 
7,889,018  
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund - Investment Class (0.00%(b) 7 Day Yield)
    7,889,018  
             
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
 
(Cost $7,889,018)
    7,889,018  
             
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 95.2%
       
(Cost, $150,556,158)
    202,581,400  
             
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 4.8%
    10,265,489  
             
NET ASSETS - 100.0%
  $ 212,846,889  
 
(a)
Non-income producing security.
(b)
Less than 0.005%.
 
Abbreviations:
ADR 
 -
American Depositary Receipt
Ltd. 
 -
Limited
NV 
 -
Naamloze Vennootschap (Dutch: Limited Liability Company)
PLC 
 -
Public Limited Company
SA 
 -
Generally designated corporations in various countries, mostly those employing civil law
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Report | April 30, 2014
15
 
 
 

 
 
CENTURY FUNDS
Portfolio of Investments
CENTURY SMALL CAP SELECT FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS - 96.0%
 
Consumer Discretionary - 16.5%
 
Auto Components - 2.0%
 
230,774  
Gentherm, Inc.(a)
  $ 8,388,635  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.7%
 
91,992  
Bally Technologies, Inc.(a)
    5,989,599  
20,997  
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.(a)
    3,068,082  
171,067  
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.
    2,153,733  
          11,211,414  
Household Durables - 2.6%
 
276,224  
Ryland Group, Inc.
    10,604,239  
Internet & Catalog Retail - 1.7%
 
209,224  
HomeAway, Inc.(a)
    6,824,887  
Media - 1.7%
 
1,088,936  
Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A(a)
    6,980,080  
Specialty Retail - 1.1%
 
131,378  
DSW, Inc., Class A
    4,386,712  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 4.7%
 
120,993  
Hanesbrands, Inc.
    9,932,315  
232,178  
Movado Group, Inc.
    9,119,952  
          19,052,267  
Total Consumer Discretionary
    67,448,234  
             
Consumer Staples - 3.0%
 
Food & Staples Retailing - 3.0%
 
42,847  
PriceSmart, Inc.
    4,115,026  
104,671  
Susser Holdings Corp.(a)
    8,099,442  
Total Consumer Staples
    12,214,468  
             
Energy - 6.5%
 
Energy Equipment & Services - 3.9%
 
149,654  
Basic Energy Services, Inc.(a)
    3,953,859  
137,064  
C&J Energy Services, Inc.(a)
    4,120,144  
794,082  
Key Energy Services, Inc.(a)
    7,972,583  
          16,046,586  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.6%
 
354,568  
Penn Virginia Corp.(a)
    5,900,012  
111,263  
Western Refining, Inc.
    4,839,940  
          10,739,952  
Total Energy
    26,786,538  

Shares
     
Value
 
Financials - 6.9%
 
Banks - 1.6%
 
196,244  
Eagle Bancorp, Inc.(a)
  $ 6,552,587  
Capital Markets - 3.4%
 
342,037  
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
    13,855,919  
Diversified Financial Services - 1.1%
 
264,835  
Marlin Business Services Corp.
    4,547,217  
Insurance - 0.8%
 
134,364  
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.
    3,133,368  
Total Financials
    28,089,091  
             
Health Care - 21.1%
 
Biotechnology - 1.5%
 
236,906  
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
    6,306,438  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.4%
 
107,371  
Cyberonics, Inc.(a)
    6,352,068  
314,792  
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a)
    7,687,221  
          14,039,289  
Health Care Providers & Services - 7.9%
 
233,388  
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(a)
    9,806,964  
143,512  
Air Methods Corp.(a)
    7,989,313  
282,553  
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.(a)
    8,996,487  
70,703  
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a)
    2,644,292  
100,915  
PharMerica Corp.(a)
    2,743,879  
          32,180,935  
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 4.3%
 
201,160  
Bruker Corp.(a)
    4,155,966  
285,998  
Cambrex Corp.(a)
    5,860,099  
220,564  
WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc., Sponsored ADR(a)
    7,499,176  
          17,515,241  
Pharmaceuticals - 4.0%
 
127,045  
Akorn, Inc.(a)
    3,204,075  
224,305  
Depomed, Inc.(a)
    3,142,513  
17,443  
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)
    2,353,061  
145,543  
Lannett Co., Inc.(a)
    5,025,600  
629,592  
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.(a)
    2,644,286  
          16,369,535  
Total Health Care
    86,411,438  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
16
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CENTURY FUNDS
Portfolio of Investments
CENTURY SMALL CAP SELECT FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Industrials - 18.1%
 
Building Products - 1.9%
 
157,124  
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
  $ 7,933,191  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.9%
 
382,563  
Herman Miller, Inc.
    11,794,417  
Electrical Equipment - 3.0%
 
205,050  
Generac Holdings, Inc.
    12,073,344  
Professional Services - 2.8%
 
499,706  
Kforce, Inc.
    11,553,203  
Road & Rail - 2.6%
 
258,647  
Saia, Inc.(a)
    10,648,497  
Trading Companies & Distributors - 4.9%
 
670,300  
CAI International, Inc.(a)
    14,579,025  
49,411  
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(a)
    5,593,819  
          20,172,844  
Total Industrials
    74,175,496  
             
Information Technology - 20.4%
 
Communications Equipment - 2.8%
 
62,855  
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)
    3,996,321  
192,717  
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.(a)
    7,463,930  
          11,460,251  
Internet Software & Services - 9.9%
 
196,490  
Constant Contact, Inc.(a)
    5,081,231  
226,685  
Dealertrack Technologies, Inc.(a)
    10,357,238  
30,194  
Demandware, Inc.(a)
    1,498,528  
240,885  
j2 Global, Inc.
    11,167,429  
159,479  
SciQuest, Inc.(a)
    3,824,306  
281,163  
Web.com Group, Inc.(a)
    8,634,516  
          40,563,248  
IT Services - 1.0%
 
134,709  
Acxiom Corp.(a)
    3,804,182  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.1%
 
700,613  
Integrated Device Technology, Inc.(a)
    8,176,154  
125,598  
Mellanox Technologies Ltd.(a)
    4,392,162  
113,185  
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.(a)
    4,199,163  
          16,767,479  
Software - 2.6%
 
429,122  
Callidus Software, Inc.(a)
    4,095,969  
65,191  
Proofpoint, Inc.(a)
    1,658,459  
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Information Technology - 20.4% (continued)
 
Software - 2.6% (continued)
       
60,378  
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a)
  $ 4,929,864  
          10,684,292  
Total Information Technology
    83,279,452  
   
Materials - 3.5%
 
Chemicals - 0.2%
 
53,871  
American Vanguard Corp.
    959,442  
Construction Materials - 1.3%
 
64,799  
Eagle Materials, Inc.
    5,399,701  
Metals & Mining - 2.0%
 
175,554  
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.
    7,929,774  
Total Materials
    14,288,917  
             
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
 
(Cost $317,467,541)
    392,693,634  
             
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.0%
 
Money Market Mutual Funds - 3.0%
 
12,144,655  
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund - Investment Class (0.00%(b) 7 Day Yield)
    12,144,655  
             
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
 
(Cost $12,144,655)
    12,144,655  
             
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.0%
       
(Cost, $329,612,196)
    404,838,289  
             
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 1.0%
    4,281,761  
             
NET ASSETS - 100.0%
  $ 409,120,050  
 
(a)
Non-income producing security.
(b)
Less than 0.005%.
 
Abbreviations:
ADR 
 -
American Depositary Receipt
Ltd. 
 -
Limited
PLC 
 -
Public Limited Company
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Report | April 30, 2014
17
 
 
 

 
 
CENTURY FUNDS
Portfolio of Investments
CENTURY GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS - 97.8%
 
Consumer Discretionary - 17.2%
 
Auto Components - 1.0%
 
23,749  
Gentherm, Inc.(a)
  $ 863,276  
Diversified Consumer Services - 2.0%
 
40,945  
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(a)
    1,765,548  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.1%
 
12,232  
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.(a)
    1,787,340  
Household Durables - 3.0%
 
40,426  
D.R. Horton, Inc.
    900,691  
28,838  
Jarden Corp.(a)
    1,648,092  
          2,548,783  
Internet & Catalog Retail - 1.0%
 
10,743  
TripAdvisor, Inc.(a)
    867,390  
Multiline Retail - 1.0%
 
22,186  
Big Lots, Inc.(a)
    876,347  
Specialty Retail - 1.4%
 
13,272  
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.(a)
    1,164,087  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 5.7%
 
21,306  
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a)
    1,682,109  
24,760  
Hanesbrands, Inc.
    2,032,548  
35,092  
Kate Spade & Co.(a)
    1,220,149  
          4,934,806  
Total Consumer Discretionary
    14,807,577  
             
Consumer Staples - 3.9%
 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.9%
 
23,480  
United Natural Foods, Inc.(a)
    1,620,824  
Food Products - 2.0%
 
62,245  
WhiteWave Foods Co., Class A(a)
    1,723,564  
Total Consumer Staples
    3,344,388  
             
Energy - 10.0%
 
Energy Equipment & Services - 4.5%
 
65,856  
Basic Energy Services, Inc.(a)
    1,739,916  
6,434  
CARBO Ceramics, Inc.
    900,181  
129,175  
Key Energy Services, Inc.(a)
    1,296,917  
          3,937,014  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.5%
 
23,869  
Gulfport Energy Corp.(a)
    1,758,429  
126,443  
Penn Virginia Corp.(a)
    2,104,012  
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Energy - 10.0% (continued)
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.5% (continued)
 
19,767  
Western Refining, Inc.
  $ 859,864  
          4,722,305  
Total Energy
    8,659,319  
             
Financials - 3.6%
 
Banks - 2.0%
 
60,869  
PrivateBancorp, Inc.
    1,678,159  
Capital Markets - 1.6%
 
20,956  
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A
    1,413,482  
Total Financials
    3,091,641  
             
Health Care - 19.2%
 
Biotechnology - 2.0%
 
37,089  
Alkermes PLC(a)
    1,715,737  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 6.6%
 
14,135  
Cooper Companies, Inc.
    1,864,548  
26,436  
Cyberonics, Inc.(a)
    1,563,954  
68,720  
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a)
    1,678,142  
12,591  
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    546,198  
          5,652,842  
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.2%
 
30,500  
MEDNAX, Inc.(a)
    1,807,125  
22,480  
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B
    1,838,639  
          3,645,764  
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.2%
 
49,461  
Cambrex Corp.(a)
    1,013,456  
             
Pharmaceuticals - 5.2%
 
27,833  
Endo International PLC(a)
    1,751,948  
25,830  
Lannett Co., Inc.(a)
    891,910  
17,134  
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(a)
    1,884,740  
          4,528,598  
Total Health Care
    16,556,397  
   
Industrials - 21.9%
 
Aerospace & Defense - 2.2%
 
21,785  
B/E Aerospace, Inc.(a)
    1,912,069  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
18
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CENTURY FUNDS
Portfolio of Investments
CENTURY GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

Shares
     
Value
 

Industrials - 21.9% (continued)
 
Airlines - 2.0%
 
30,399  
Spirit Airlines, Inc.(a)
  $ 1,727,879  
Construction & Engineering - 2.1%
 
22,182  
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., NV
    1,776,113  
Electrical Equipment - 3.9%
 
12,028  
Acuity Brands, Inc.
    1,498,328  
32,303  
Generac Holdings, Inc.
    1,902,001  
          3,400,329  
Machinery - 5.5%
 
40,138  
Greenbrier Companies, Inc.(a)
    2,104,837  
41,622  
ITT Corp.
    1,795,573  
7,578  
Snap-on, Inc.
    879,048  
          4,779,458  
Professional Services - 2.0%
 
21,270  
Manpowergroup, Inc.
    1,730,102  
Trading Companies & Distributors - 4.2%
 
19,463  
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A
    1,772,301  
19,434  
United Rentals, Inc.(a)
    1,823,492  
          3,595,793  
Total Industrials
    18,921,743  
             
Information Technology - 17.3%
 
Communications Equipment - 2.4%
 
6,569  
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)
    417,657  
42,847  
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.(a)
    1,659,464  
          2,077,121  
Internet Software & Services - 2.1%
 
8,516  
Demandware, Inc.(a)
    422,649  
46,425  
Web.com Group, Inc.(a)
    1,425,712  
          1,848,361  
IT Services - 6.4%
 
3,539  
Alliance Data Systems Corp.(a)
    856,084  
45,664  
Cardtronics, Inc.(a)
    1,528,831  
11,725  
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a)
    1,338,174  
41,253  
MAXIMUS, Inc.
    1,756,140  
          5,479,229  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 6.4%
 
147,089  
Integrated Device Technology, Inc.(a)
    1,716,529  
31,571  
Mellanox Technologies Ltd.(a)
    1,104,038  
31,163  
NXP Semiconductor NV(a)
    1,857,938  
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Information Technology - 17.3% (continued)
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 6.4% (continued)
 
17,011  
Power Integrations, Inc.
  $ 803,429  
          5,481,934  
Total Information Technology
    14,886,645  
             
Materials - 2.9%
 
Chemicals - 2.9%
 
14,738  
Cabot Corp.
    851,856  
127,861  
Ferro Corp.(a)
    1,659,636  
Total Materials
    2,511,492  
             
Telecommunication Services - 1.8%
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.8%
 
45,504  
Cogent Communications Group, Inc.
    1,568,523  
             
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
 
(Cost $68,983,490)
    84,347,725  
             
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.4%
 
Money Market Mutual Funds - 2.4%
 
2,114,611  
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund - Investment Class (0.00%(b) 7 Day Yield)
    2,114,611  
             
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
 
(Cost $2,114,611)
    2,114,611  
             
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2%
       
(Cost, $71,098,101)
    86,462,336  
             
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.2%)
    (204,006
             
NET ASSETS - 100.0%
  $ 86,258,330  
 
(a)
Non-income producing security.
(b)
Less than 0.005%.
 
Abbreviations:
Ltd. 
-
Limited
NV 
-
Naamloze Vennootschap (Dutch: Limited Liability Company)
PLC 
-
Public Limited Company
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Report | April 30, 2014
19
 
 
 

 
 
CENTURY FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
   
Century
Shares
Trust
   
Century
Small Cap
Select Fund
   
Century Growth Opportunities
Fund
 
ASSETS:
                 
Investments, at value (Note 1) (cost - see below)
  $ 202,581,400     $ 404,838,289     $ 86,462,336  
Receivable for investments sold
    10,330,260       5,840,400       1,754,003  
Receivable for fund shares subscribed
    14,771       398,691       64,354  
Dividends receivable
    155,557       6,480       12,335  
Prepaid expenses
    13,073       25,932       5,407  
Total Assets
    213,095,061       411,109,792       88,298,435  
                         
LIABILITIES:
                       
Payable to Affiliates:
                       
Investment adviser fees (Note 4)
    138,622       321,586       53,217  
Administration fees (Note 5)
    17,328             7,152  
Distribution and service fees (Note 6)
          21,624        
Payable for investments purchased
          1,471,210       1,861,932  
Payable for shares redeemed
    13,383       47,229       61,099  
Payable to trustees
    12,750       31,428       7,460  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    66,089       96,665       49,245  
Total Liabilities
    248,172       1,989,742       2,040,105  
NET ASSETS
  $ 212,846,889     $ 409,120,050     $ 86,258,330  
                         
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
                       
Paid-in capital
  $ 129,671,268     $ 295,562,614     $ 61,684,025  
Accumulated net investment loss
    (266,407 )     (4,007,617 )     (907,459 )
Accumulated net realized gain on investments
    31,416,786       42,338,960       10,117,529  
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments
    52,025,242       75,226,093       15,364,235  
NET ASSETS
  $ 212,846,889     $ 409,120,050     $ 86,258,330  
                         
Net Assets:
                       
Institutional Shares
  $ 212,846,889     $ 286,873,267     $ 86,258,330  
Investor Shares
    N/A     $ 122,246,783       N/A  
Shares Outstanding (Note 2):
                       
Institutional Shares
    9,231,127       8,612,009       5,991,010  
Investor Shares
    N/A       3,812,147       N/A  
Net Asset Value Per Share
                       
(Represents both the offering and redemption price)(a)
                       
Institutional Shares
  $ 23.06     $ 33.31     $ 14.40  
Investor Shares
    N/A     $ 32.07       N/A  
Cost of investments
  $ 150,556,158     $ 329,612,196     $ 71,098,101  
 
(a)
A redemption fee may be assessed for shares redeemed within 90 days after purchase. (Note 1)
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Statements of Operations
 
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
   
Century
Shares
Trust
   
Century
Small Cap
Select Fund
   
Century Growth Opportunities
Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
                 
Dividends
  $ 1,048,122     $ 1,212,609     $ 154,887  
Foreign taxes withheld
    (3,862 )           (446 )
Total Investment Income
    1,044,260       1,212,609       154,441  
                         
EXPENSES:
                       
Investment adviser fees (Notes 4 and 7)
    830,940       2,025,119       365,130  
Distribution and service fees (Note 6):
                       
Investor Shares
          134,343        
Administrative fees
    103,868             45,641  
Transfer agency fees:
                       
Institutional Shares
    51,917       69,550       12,308  
Investor Shares
          79,960        
Fund accounting fees
    12,527       24,852       6,793  
Custodian fees
    8,558       16,985       18,161  
Insurance fees
    6,088       14,252       3,386  
Professional fees
    30,953       38,842       27,247  
Registration fees
    13,742       21,371       10,597  
Trustee fees
    35,006       74,304       16,145  
Printing fees
    24,146       27,826       1,668  
Other expenses
    26,416       29,780       5,835  
Total Expenses
    1,144,161       2,557,184       512,911  
                         
Adviser waivers/reimbursements (Note 7)
                (11,041 )
Net Expenses
    1,144,161       2,557,184       501,870  
                         
NET INVESTMENT LOSS
    (99,901 )     (1,344,575 )     (347,429 )
                         
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS:
                       
Net realized gain on investments
    31,506,054       43,377,938       11,006,323  
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments
    (13,225,387 )     (27,650,617 )     (6,039,877 )
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
    18,280,667       15,727,321       4,966,446  
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
  $ 18,180,766     $ 14,382,746     $ 4,619,017  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
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CENTURY FUNDS
 
   
   
Century Shares Trust
 
   
For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
             
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ (99,901 )   $ 290,829  
Net realized gain on investments
    31,506,054       11,876,647  
Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
    (13,225,387 )     34,752,330  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    18,180,766       46,919,806  
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
               
Institutional Shares
               
From net investment income
          (399,960 )
From net realized gains on investments
    (11,893,455 )     (21,366,224 )
Investor Shares
               
From net investment income
           
From net realized gains on investments
           
Total distributions
    (11,893,455 )     (21,766,184 )
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
               
Increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 2)
    5,288,643       1,582,539  
Redemption fees
    4       441  
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
    5,288,647       1,582,980  
                 
Total increase/(decrease)
    11,575,958       26,736,602  
                 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
    201,270,931       174,534,329  
End of period*
  $ 212,846,889     $ 201,270,931  
                 
*Including accumulated net investment loss
  $ (266,407 )   $ (166,506 )
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
   
 
Century Small Cap Select Fund
   
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
 
For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2013
   
For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
                     
                     
$ (1,344,575 )   $ (962,493 )   $ (347,429 )   $ (273,374 )
  43,377,938       64,324,461       11,006,323       8,886,734  
  (27,650,617 )     45,785,839       (6,039,877 )     16,179,917  
  14,382,746       109,147,807       4,619,017       24,793,277  
                             
                             
                             
                    (173,998 )
  (14,835,365 )           (987,358 )      
                             
                     
  (6,531,756 )                  
  (21,367,121 )           (987,358 )     (173,998 )
                             
                             
  (12,758,357 )     (73,741,581 )     (10,786,253 )     (25,491,806 )
  878       11,434              
  (12,757,479 )     (73,730,147 )     (10,786,253 )     (25,491,806 )
                             
  (19,741,854 )     35,417,660       (7,154,594 )     (872,527 )
                             
                             
  428,861,904       393,444,244       93,412,924       94,285,451  
$ 409,120,050     $ 428,861,904     $ 86,258,330     $ 93,412,924  
                             
$ (4,007,617 )   $ (2,663,042 )   $ (907,459 )   $ (560,030 )
 
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Financial Highlights
CENTURY SHARES TRUST
INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented
 
    For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014       For the Year Ended October 31,  
   
(Unaudited)
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
  $ 22.41     $ 19.81     $ 20.66     $ 19.65     $ 16.84  
                                         
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                       
Net investment income/(loss)(a)
    (0.01 )     0.03       0.05       (0.02 )     (0.01 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 
    1.99       5.09       1.28       1.93       2.82  
Total income from investment operations
    1.98       5.12       1.33       1.91       2.81  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
                                       
Net investment income
          (0.05 )     (0.06 )     (0.01 )     (0.00 )(b)
Net realized gain on investment transactions
    (1.33 )     (2.47 )     (2.12 )     (0.89 )      
Total distributions
    (1.33 )     (2.52 )     (2.18 )     (0.90 )     (0.00 )(b)
REDEMPTION FEES
    0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
  $ 23.06     $ 22.41     $ 19.81     $ 20.66     $ 19.65  
                                         
TOTAL RETURN
    9.15 %(c)     28.85 %     7.63 %     9.79 %     16.72 %
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                       
Net assets, end of period (000's)
  $ 212,847     $ 201,271     $ 174,534     $ 178,201     $ 177,042  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
    1.10 %(d)     1.11 %     1.12 %     1.13 %     1.15 %
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets
    (0.10 %)(d)     0.16 %     0.24 %     (0.10 %)     (0.05 %)
                                         
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
    52 %(c)     39 %     79 %     72 %     67 %
 
(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(c)
Not annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Financial Highlights
CENTURY SMALL CAP SELECT FUND
INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented
 
   
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014
   
For the Year Ended October 31,
 
    (Unaudited)    
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
  $ 33.94     $ 26.27     $ 23.91     $ 20.99     $ 16.34  
                                         
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                       
Net investment loss(a)
    (0.09 )     (0.04 )     (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.05 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 
    1.18       7.71       2.48       3.01       4.70  
Total income from investment operations
    1.09       7.67       2.36       2.92       4.65  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
                                       
Net realized gain on investment transactions
    (1.72 )                        
Total distributions
    (1.72 )                        
REDEMPTION FEES
    0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
  $ 33.31     $ 33.94     $ 26.27     $ 23.91     $ 20.99  
                                         
TOTAL RETURN
    3.21 %(c)     29.20 %     9.87 %     13.86 %     28.52 %
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                       
Net assets, end of period (000's)
  $ 286,873     $ 300,833     $ 281,480     $ 254,724     $ 249,429  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
    1.11 %(d)     1.12 %     1.10 %     1.11 %     1.13 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets
    (0.54 %)(d)     (0.14 %)     (0.48 %)     (0.37 %)     (0.25 %)
                                         
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
    51 %(c)     91 %     53 %     75 %     85 %
 
(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(c)
Not annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
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CENTURY FUNDS
Financial Highlights
CENTURY SMALL CAP SELECT FUND
INVESTOR SHARES
For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented
 
   
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014
   
For the Year Ended October 31,
 
    (Unaudited)    
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
  $ 32.78     $ 25.45     $ 23.25     $ 20.49     $ 16.00  
                                         
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                       
Net investment loss(a)
    (0.14 )     (0.13 )     (0.21 )     (0.17 )     (0.11 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 
    1.15       7.46       2.41       2.92       4.60  
Total income from investment operations
    1.01       7.33       2.20       2.75       4.49  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
                                       
Net realized gain on investment transactions
    (1.72 )                        
Total distributions
    (1.72 )                        
REDEMPTION FEES
    0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.01       0.00 (b)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
  $ 32.07     $ 32.78     $ 25.45     $ 23.25     $ 20.49  
                                         
TOTAL RETURN
    3.07 %(c)     28.80 %     9.46 %     13.47 %     28.06 %
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                       
Net assets, end of period (000's)
  $ 122,247     $ 128,029     $ 111,965     $ 116,678     $ 92,618  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
    1.41 %(d)     1.41 %     1.47 %     1.48 %     1.50 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets
    (0.84 %)(d)     (0.44 %)     (0.84 %)     (0.71 %)     (0.61 %)
                                         
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
    51 %(c)     91 %     53 %     75 %     85 %
 
(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(c)
Not annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Financial Highlights
CENTURY GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
For the
Six Months Ended April 30, 2014
   
For the Year Ended October 31,
    For the Period November 17, 2010 (Inception) to October 31,  
    (Unaudited)    
2013
   
2012
   
2011
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
  $ 13.87     $ 10.81     $ 10.67     $ 10.00  
                                 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                               
Net investment loss(a)
    (0.05 )     (0.03 )     (0.02 )     (0.07 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 
    0.73       3.11       0.16       0.74  
Total income from investment operations
    0.68       3.08       0.14       0.67  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
                               
Net investment income
          (0.02 )            
Net realized gain on investment transactions
    (0.15 )                  
Total distributions
    (0.15 )     (0.02 )            
REDEMPTION FEES
          0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
  $ 14.40     $ 13.87     $ 10.81     $ 10.67  
                                 
TOTAL RETURN
    4.95 %(c)     28.54 %     1.31 %     6.70 %(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                               
Net assets, end of period (000's)
  $ 86,258     $ 93,413     $ 94,285     $ 7,323  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without giving effect to contractual expense agreement
    1.12 %(d)     1.12 %     1.20 %     3.62 %(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
    1.10 %(d)     1.10 %     1.10 %     1.10 %(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets
    (0.76 %)(d)     (0.27 %)     (0.18 %)     (0.64 %)(d)
                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
    77 %(c)     155 %     148 %     119 %(c)
 
(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(c)
Not annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
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CENTURY FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 
Century Capital Management Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), as amended, as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Century Shares Trust, Century Small Cap Select Fund, and Century Growth Opportunities Fund (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) are diversified series of the Trust. The following are significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP).

The investment objective of Century Shares Trust is to seek long-term growth of principal and income. The investment objective of each of Century Small Cap Select Fund and Century Growth Opportunities Fund is to seek long-term capital growth.

A. Security Valuations Equity securities are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange or market on which they are traded, as reported by an independent pricing service. If no sale price or official closing price is reported, market value is generally determined based on quotes or closing prices obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market maker, or reputable pricing service. For unlisted securities and for exchange-listed securities for which there are no reported sales or official closing prices, fair value is generally determined using closing bid prices. In the absence of readily available market quotes, securities and other assets will be valued at fair value, as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Short-term obligations, maturing in 60 days or less, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at their closing net asset value each business day.

A three-tier hierarchy has been established to classify fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are 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 that are developed based on the best information available.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments as of the reporting period end. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:
 
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date;
 
Level 2
Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;
 
Level 3
Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
 
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2014 in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value:

Century Shares Trust
 
Investments in Securities at Value*
 
Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 -
Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 -
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
  $ 194,692,382     $     $     $ 194,692,382  
Short-Term Investments
    7,889,018         –         –       7,889,018  
TOTAL
  $ 202,581,400     $     $     $ 202,581,400  
 
Century Small Cap Select Fund
 
Investments in Securities at Value*
 
Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 -
Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 -
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
  $ 392,693,634     $     $     $ 392,693,634  
Short-Term Investments
    12,144,655         –         –       12,144,655  
TOTAL
  $ 404,838,289     $     $     $ 404,838,289  
 
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
 
Investments in Securities at Value*
 
Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 -
Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 -
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total
 
Common Stocks
  $ 84,347,725     $     $     $ 84,347,725  
Short-Term Investments
    2,114,611         –         –       2,114,611  
TOTAL
  $ 86,462,336     $     $     $ 86,462,336  
 
*
At April 30, 2014 the Funds held investments in common stocks classified as Level 1, with corresponding major categories as shown on each Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.

The Funds recognize transfers into and out of all levels at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers into or out of Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

There were no securities classified as Level 3 securities during the period, thus, a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used is not applicable for these Funds.

B. Security Transactions Security transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Gain or loss on sales is determined by the use of the highest cost-method, for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Payments received from certain investments held by the Funds may be comprised of dividends, capital gains and return of capital. The Funds originally estimate the expected classification of such payments. The amounts may
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
subsequently be reclassified upon receipt of information from the issuer. The Funds may invest in equity securities issued or guaranteed by companies organized and based in countries outside of the United States. These securities may be traded on foreign securities exchanges or in foreign over-the-counter markets. Foreign dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date or as soon as practicable after the Fund determines the existence of a dividend declaration after exercising reasonable due diligence. Foreign income and capital gain on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes, which are accrued as applicable. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis.
 
C. Use of Estimates The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with GAAP incorporates estimates made by management in determining the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the Funds. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

D. Risks and Uncertainty Century Shares Trust may invest a significant portion of assets in a limited number of companies. As a result, the Fund may be more susceptible to financial, market and economic events affecting particular companies and therefore may experience greater price volatility than funds with more diversified portfolios.

Century Small Cap Select Fund concentrates its investments in certain industries detailed in the Portfolio of Investments, which subjects the Fund to the risks associated with those industries and may result in greater fluctuation in share value than is experienced in more diversified portfolios. In addition, the Fund invests in smaller companies, which generally involves greater risk than investing in larger, more established companies.

Century Growth Opportunities Fund invests mainly in small-cap and mid-cap companies, which, historically, have been more volatile in price than the stocks of large-cap companies.

Foreign investing involves certain risks and increased volatility not associated with investing solely in the U.S. These risks include currency fluctuations, economic or financial instability, lack of timely or reliable financial information or unfavorable political or legal developments.

At any given time, a significant portion of the assets of each Fund may be invested in securities of companies within the same market sector of the economy. Companies within the same sector often face similar issues and, consequently, may react similarly to changes in market conditions. If a Fund has a significant weighting in one or more sectors, it may be subject to more risk and price volatility.

E. Multiple Classes of Shares Century Small Cap Select Fund offers two classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Certain expense reductions may differ by class. Because transfer agent fees include a per account fee, each class differs with respect to transfer agent fees incurred.

F. Redemption Fees In general, shares of each Fund may be redeemed at net asset value. However, upon the redemption of shares held less than 90 days, a redemption fee of 1% of the current net asset value of the shares may be assessed and retained by each share class of each Fund for the benefit of the Fund’s remaining shareholders. The redemption fee is accounted for as an addition to paid-in-capital and amounts are shown on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
G. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders Each year, each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company by distributing all of its taxable income and sufficient net investment income and net realized gains, if any, under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“Code”), as amended. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required in the accompanying financial statements. Foreign taxes are provided for based on each Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates class. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book and tax differences. Generally accepted accounting principles require that any distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a tax return of capital.

The net unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments based on federal tax cost as of April 30, 2014 was as follows:

   
Century Shares Trust
   
Century Small Cap Select Fund
   
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
 
Gross appreciation on investments (excess of value over tax cost)
  $ 52, 745,225     $ 86,762,479     $ 16,495,006  
Gross depreciation on investments (excess of tax cost over value)
    (719,983 )     (12,432,062 )     (1,694,899 )
Net unrealized appreciation
  $ 52,025,242     $ 74,330,417     $ 14,800,107  
Cost of investments for federal income tax purposes
  $ 150,556,158     $ 330,507,872     $ 71,662,229  
 
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds during the year ended October 31, 2013, were as follows:

Distributions Paid From:
 
Century Shares Trust
   
Century Small Cap Select Fund
   
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
 
Ordinary Income
  $ 391,587     $ 0     $ 169,177  
Longterm capital gains
    21,374,597       0       4,821  
Total
  $ 21,766,184     $ 0     $ 173,998  
 
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds during the period ended April 30, 2014, will be determined at the Funds’ fiscal year end, October 31, 2014.

During the year ended October 31, 2013, the funds utilized the following capital loss carryforwards:

Used October 31, 2013
 
Century Shares Trust
   
Century Small Cap Select Fund
   
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
 
    $     $ (43,614,763 )   $ (501,921 )
 
As of October 31, 2013, each of the Funds had utilized all capital loss carryforwards available.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
The Funds elect to defer to the period ending October 31, 2014, late year ordinary losses in the amounts of $166,506 for Century Shares Trust, $2,663,042 for Century Small Cap Select Fund and $560,030 for Century Growth Opportunities Fund.

As of April 30, 2014, the Funds had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure. The Funds’ federal tax returns filed for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010, October 31, 2011, October 31, 2012, and returns to be filed for the year ended October 31, 2013, remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
 
H. Indemnifications In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Funds maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred.

2. TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES

 
Century Shares TrustThe number of authorized shares is unlimited. Transactions in Institutional Class shares were as follows:

   
Institutional
 
   
For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
   
For the Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Sold
    103,006     $ 2,349,604       76,251     $ 1,482,250  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
    488,619       10,734,961       1,095,688       19,733,349  
      591,625       13,084,565       1,171,939       21,215,599  
Repurchased
    (343,252 )     (7,795,922 )     (998,357 )     (19,633,060 )
Net Increase
    248,373     $ 5,288,643       173,582     $ 1,582,539  
 
Century Small Cap Select Fund The number of authorized shares is unlimited. Transactions in each class of shares were as follows:

   
Institutional
 
   
For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
   
For the Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Sold
    477,675     $ 16,433,926       1,565,973     $ 45,639,628  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distribution
    432,124       14,381,100              
      909,799       30,815,026       1,565,973       45,639,628  
Repurchased
    (1,162,576 )     (40,174,090 )     (3,415,043 )     (105,149,014 )
Net Decrease
    (252,777 )   $ (9,359,064 )     (1,849,070 )   $ (59,509,386 )
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
   
Investor
 
   
For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
   
For the Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Sold
    135,586     $ 4,476,920       462,270     $ 13,100,017  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distribution
    202,017       6,480,700              
      337,603       10,957,620       462,270       13,100,017  
Repurchased
    (431,445 )     (14,356,912 )     (954,995 )     (27,332,212 )
Net Decrease
    (93,842 )   $ (3,399,292 )     (492,725 )   $ (14,232,195 )
 
Century Growth Opportunities FundThe number of authorized shares is unlimited. Transactions in Institutional Class shares were as follows:

   
Institutional
 
   
For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
   
For the Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Sold
    207,727     $ 2,998,117       1,322,762     $ 16,005,747  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
    70,523       987,328       15,506       173,198  
      278,250       3,985,445       1,338,268       16,178,945  
Repurchased
    (1,023,001 )     (14,771,698 )     (3,327,149 )     (41,670,751 )
Net Decrease
    (744,751 )   $ (10,786,253 )     (1,988,881 )   $ (25,491,806 )
 
3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 
Century Shares Trust purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government obligations) aggregated $104,505,314 and $125,987,870, respectively, during the six months ended April 30, 2014.

Century Small Cap Select Fund purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government obligations) aggregated $212,016,326 and $248,438,961, respectively, during the six months ended April 30, 2014.

Century Growth Opportunities Fund purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government obligations) aggregated $69,250,269 and $81,821,635, respectively, during the six months ended April 30, 2014.

4. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE

 
Century Shares Trust: The Trust has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Century Capital Management, LLC (“CCM”) pursuant to which CCM provides an investment program for Century Shares Trust. Under the Agreement, the Fund pays a management fee based on the Fund’s average daily net assets computed at the following annual rates: 0.80% of the first $500 million and 0.70% of the amounts exceeding $500 million.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Century Small Cap Select Fund: The Trust has entered into an Investment Advisory and Management Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with CCM pursuant to which CCM provides investment advisory, management and administrative services to Century Small Cap Select Fund. Under the Agreement, the Fund pays a monthly management fee at the annual rate of 0.95% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Century Growth Opportunities Fund: The Trust has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with CCM pursuant to which CCM provides investment advisory services to Century Growth Opportunities Fund. Under the Agreement, the Fund pays a management fee based on the Fund’s average daily net assets at the following annual rates: 0.80% of the first $500 million and 0.75% thereafter.

5. ADMINISTRATION FEES

 
Century Shares Trust: The Trust has entered into an Administration Agreement with CCM pursuant to which CCM provides certain administrative services to Century Shares Trust at the annual rate of 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Century Small Cap Select Fund: Per the Investment Advisory and Management Services Agreement between the Trust and CCM, Century Small Cap Select Fund may reimburse CCM for expenses associated with having the adviser’s personnel perform shareholder service functions and certain financial, accounting, administrative and clerical services. No reimbursements were paid to CCM during the six months ended April 30, 2014.

Century Growth Opportunities Fund: The Trust has entered into an Administration Agreement with CCM pursuant to which CCM provides certain administrative services to Century Growth Opportunities Fund at the annual rate of 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

CCM has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) pursuant to which ALPS provides certain administrative services to each Fund on behalf of CCM. CCM pays ALPS a sub-administration fee for sub-administration services provided to each Fund.

6. DISTRIBUTION AND OTHER FEES

 
The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act on behalf of Century Small Cap Select Fund. The Plan authorizes the Fund to pay up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Shares class for distribution and shareholder services. The Plan may be terminated at any time by the vote of a majority of the independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Investor Shares.

The Trust has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing such services. Certain services would be provided by the Funds if the shares of each customer were registered directly with the Funds’ transfer agent. Each Fund pays a portion of the intermediary fees attributable to shares of the Fund not exceeding the estimated expense the Fund would have paid its transfer agent had each customer’s shares been registered directly with the transfer agent instead of held through the intermediary accounts.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
7. ADVISER REIMBURSEMENTS

 
Century Growth Opportunities Fund: CCM contractually agreed to limit the operating expenses of Century Growth Opportunities Fund to 1.10% of average daily net assets of the Institutional Shares.  The agreement will remain in effect through February 28, 2015 and may not be terminated prior to that date without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

For the six months ended April 30, 2014, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were $11,041.

CCM is permitted to recoup amounts of prior fee reductions or expense reimbursements within thirty-six months after the day on which CCM earned the fee or incurred the expense if the class’s total annual operating expenses have fallen to a level below  the lower of the limit described above or any limit then in effect.

As of April 30 2014, the maximum amounts subject to recoupment by the Fund in each fiscal year, pursuant to the aforementioned conditions are as follows:

Expires on or before October 31,
2014
2015
2016
2017
$66,408
$73,469
$21,059
$11,041
 
8. TRUSTEE AND OFFICER FEES

 
As of April 30, 2014, there were seven Trustees, six of whom are not “interested persons” (within the meaning of the 1940 Act) of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”). Each Independent Trustee receives a retainer of $4,000 per calendar quarter from the Trust for his or her services. The chairperson of the Audit Committee receives an additional retainer of $1,125 per calendar quarter; the Lead Independent Trustee receives an additional retainer of $750 per calendar quarter; and the Chairpersons of the Oversight and Governance Committee and Nominating Committee each receive an additional retainer of $375 per calendar quarter.  In addition, each Independent Trustee is paid a fee of $5,500 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees attended or participated in, as the case may be. The Independent Trustees are not paid an additional fee from the Trust for attendance at and/or participation in meetings of the various committees of the Board. The Independent Trustees are also reimbursed for meeting-related expenses. Officers of the Trust and Trustees who are interested persons of the Trust receive no salary or fees from the Trust.

9. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 
In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-08, Financial Services-Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements. The FASB standard identifies characteristics a company must assess to determine whether it is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Funds believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on the financial statements.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: direct costs, such as shortterm redemption fees and wire fees, and indirect costs, including management fees, and other fund operating expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your indirect costs, also referred to as “ongoing costs” (in dollars), of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

Actual Expenses The first line of 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 at the beginning of the period, 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 under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes The second line of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any direct costs, such as wire fees or low balance fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these direct costs were included, your costs would be higher.
 
 
Beginning
Account Value
November 1, 2013
Ending
Account Value
April 30, 2014
Expense
Ratio(a)
Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014(b)
Century Shares Trust
       
Institutional Shares
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,091.50
1.10%
$5.70
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.34
1.10%
$5.51
Century Small Cap Select Fund
       
Institutional Shares
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,032.10
1.11%
$5.59
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.29
1.11%
$5.56
Investor Shares
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,030.70
1.41%
$7.10
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,017.80
1.41%
$7.05
Century Growth Opportunities Fund
       
Institutional Shares
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,049.50
1.10%
$5.59
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.34
1.10%
$5.51
 
(a)
The Fund’s expense ratios have been based on the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year expenses.
(b)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (181), divided by 365.
 
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CENTURY FUNDS
Privacy Policy
 
April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
Century Capital Management and the Century Funds are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and security of your personal information and financial data. We consider this information to be private and held in confidence between you and Century. This is to inform you of our policies to protect the privacy of your nonpublic personal information.

Information We Collect
When you invest in the Century Funds, we collect certain nonpublic personal information about you, which we use to open and service your account and respond to your requests. This information includes your name, address, tax identification number, birth date, investment selection, beneficiary information and possibly personal bank account information. It also includes information about your transactions and account history, as well as information that we may receive from third parties, such as financial advisers, consumer reporting agencies, and consultants.

Disclosure Policy
We do not disclose nonpublic personal information about current or former shareholders or customers to any third parties except as necessary to process a transaction, service an account, or as otherwise permitted by law. For example, the Century  Funds use a third party transfer agent who uses your information only to process or analyze transactions that you have requested. Our contracts with such parties contain provisions restricting their use of your nonpublic personal information to those purposes for which they were hired. We do not sell nonpublic personal information to anyone.

Confidentiality and Security
We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees and service providers involved in administering or servicing your account or helping us meet our regulatory obligations. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to protect your nonpublic personal information.
 
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Fund Information

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
Each fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of the fund’s fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, and they may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
 
PROXY VOTING
A description of the policies and procedures that each fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and each fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30 are available, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-321-1928. You may also obtain a copy of the funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures and proxy voting record on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the Century Funds, please call 1-800-303-1928.

Regular Mailing Address:
Century Funds
P.O. Box 588
Portland, ME 04112
Overnight Mailing Address:
Century Funds
c/o Atlantic Shareholder Services, LLC
3 Canal Plaza, Ground Floor
Portland, ME 04101
   
Investment Adviser
Century Capital Management, LLC
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Item 2.
Code of Ethics.
 
Not applicable to semi-annual reports.
 
Item 3.
Audit Committee Financial Expert.
 
Not applicable to semi-annual reports.
 
Item 4.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
 
Not applicable to semi-annual reports.
 
Item 5.
Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 6.
Investments.
 
The registrant’s “Schedule I – Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
 
Item 7.
Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 8.
Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 9.
Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 10.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Trust's Board of Trustees since the Trust last provided disclosure as to such procedures in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A), or this Item.
 
 
 

 
 
Item 11.
Controls and Procedures.
 
(a)           The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the registrant's "disclosure controls and procedures" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 Rule 30-a-2(c) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(c))) as of a date (the "Evaluation Date") within 90 days of the filing date of this report, have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures were adequately designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant in this Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms.
 
(b)           There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the registrant's second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
Item 12.
Exhibits.
 
 
(a)(1)
Not applicable to semi-annual reports.
 
 
(a)(2)
Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT.
 
 
(a)(3)
Not applicable.
 
 
(b)
Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT
 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Century Capital Management Trust
 
By:
/s/ Alexander L. Thorndike
 
 
Alexander L. Thorndike, Chairman
 
     
Date:
July 7, 2014
 
 
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/ Alexander L. Thorndike
 
 
Alexander L. Thorndike, Principal Executive Officer
 
     
Date:
July 7, 2014
 
 
By:
/s/ Julie Smith
 
 
Julie Smith, Principal Financial Officer
 
     
Date:
July 7, 2014