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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-10111
Pioneer Europe Select Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP code)
Dorothy E. Bourassa, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.,
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 742-7825
Date of fiscal year end: August 31
Date of reporting period: September 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004
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the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREOWNERS.
PIONEER
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EUROPE
SELECT
FUND
Semiannual
Report
2/29/04
[PIONEER Investments LOGO]
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Table of Contents
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<TABLE>
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Letter from the President 1
Portfolio Summary 2
Performance Update 3
Portfolio Management Discussion 6
Schedule of Investments 10
Financial Statements 14
Notes to Financial Statements 21
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 28
The Pioneer Family of Mutual Funds 29
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 2/29/04
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Dear Shareowner,
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Stock markets throughout the world snapped back dramatically during the 12
months ended February 29, 2004, following a prolonged period of weakness. After
the first major combat operations in Iraq in March 2003, investors grew hopeful
that the war would not pose a long-term economic burden on the United States.
In the face of increasing evidence that the U.S. economy was expanding,
investors left safer havens like Treasury securities to seek better returns
elsewhere. The result has been a powerful uptrend in equity markets that
continued through 2003 and the first two months of 2004.
In the United States, stocks of all sizes across a range of industries shared
in the broad-based rally that saw major market indices rise dramatically after
three years of negative returns. Smaller-capitalization stocks and technology
issues were the biggest beneficiaries. Corporate bonds also recorded strong
returns, with the sharpest gains coming in lower quality bonds whose issuers
rely on economic growth to expand earnings. Strong economic stimulants,
including lower taxes and historically low interest rates, had the desired
effect, with domestic GDP growth coming in at an annualized rate of 4.1% for
the fourth quarter of 2003. A striking increase in productivity provided a
boost to corporate profits, and manufacturing activity rose broadly. But the
failure of the economy to consistently create jobs remained a troublesome
concern early in 2004.
Overseas, stock prices also climbed based on the encouraging data from the
United States, and the expectation that world economic growth would accelerate
during 2004. While equities in major industrialized nations produced healthy
returns, the most impressive performance came in the emerging markets, where
both equities and fixed income assets appreciated sharply. The sagging U.S.
dollar gave further impetus to the rising values of most investments
denominated in foreign currencies.
Markets may segment
Last year's across-the-board strength is unusual and unlikely to continue for
long. Eventually, the markets should revert to historic form, favoring some
sectors and shunning others, depending on the prospects for each industry or
investment type. Under those more typical conditions, deciding which
investments to own more of, or where to cut exposure, can be challenging.
Fortunately, it's also an area in which the guidance of an experienced
investment professional can be most valuable.
A few words on fund industry developments
You may have seen media reports alleging failure by some mutual fund companies
to comply with industry rules or internal policies relating to excessive
trading and late trading of mutual fund shares. We share with the investing
public the concerns raised by these alleged abuses. The prospectuses for the
Pioneer Funds describe the funds' policies regarding excessive trading and the
time by which orders for fund shares must be placed to receive that day's
price. Pioneer's internal procedures seek to detect activities that are
inconsistent with these policies.
Respectfully,
/s/ Osbert M. Hood
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Osbert M. Hood
President
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Any information in this shareholder report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing the Fund's historical or future performance are
statements of the opinion of Fund management as of the date of this report.
These statements should not be relied upon for any other purposes. Past
performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee that
market forecasts discussed will be realized.
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY 2/29/04
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Sector Distribution
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)
[PIE CHART REPRESENTATION]
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Information Technology 3.0%
Telecommunication Services 5.4%
Health Care 9.2%
Consumer Discretionary 9.8%
Consumer Staples 10.6%
Energy 11.4%
Industrials 12.8%
Materials 13.9%
Financials 23.9%
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Geographical Distribution
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)
[BAR CHART REPRESENTATION]
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Sweden 2.2%
Spain 2.8%
Denmark 3.0%
Italy 3.5%
Ireland 6.7%
Netherlands 7.0%
Switzerland 7.3%
Germany 16.7%
France 20.4%
United Kingdom 30.4%
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10 Largest Holdings
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)*
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<S> <C> <C>
1. Vodafone Group Plc 5.36%
2. BP Amoco Plc 5.18
3. BNP Paribas SA 4.67
4. GlaxoSmithKline Plc 4.67
5. Nestle SA (Registered Shares) 4.65
6. Elsevier NV 3.80
7. Porsche AG 3.72
8. Societe Generale 3.71
9. Barclays Plc 3.62
10. Schneider Electric SA 3.59
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*This list excludes money market and derivative investments. Fund holdings will
vary for other periods.
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE 2/29/04 CLASS A SHARES
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Share Prices and Distributions
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Asset Value
per Share 2/29/04 8/31/03
<S> <C> <C>
$10.89 $8.68
<CAPTION>
Net
Distributions per Share Investment Short-Term Long-Term
(9/1/03 - 2/29/04) Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$0.1018 $ - $ -
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Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Europe Select Fund at public offering price,
compared to that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe
Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of February 29, 2004)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Asset Public Offering
Period Value Price*
<S> <C> <C>
Life-of-Class
(12/29/00) 3.45% 1.53%
1-Year 53.81% 44.89%
</TABLE>
All returns reflect reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.
* Reflects deduction of the maximum 5.75% sales charge at the beginning of
the period.
[REPRESENTATION OF CLASS A MOUNTAIN CHART]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pioneer Europe MSCI
Select Fund* Europe Index
<S> <C> <C>
12/31/00 9425 10000
8/31/01 7681 8084
8/31/02 7546 6789
8/31/03 8281 7375
2/29/04 10491 9432
</TABLE>
+ MSCI Europe Index is a capitalization-weighted index of the 15 European
country indexes included in the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East)
Index. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Index returns are calculated monthly,
assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect
any fees, expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in the
Index.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns and principal
value fluctuate, and your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less
than their original cost. The performance table and graph do not reflect
the deduction of taxes that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or
redemption of Fund shares.
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE 2/29/04 CLASS B SHARES
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Share Prices and Distributions
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Asset Value
per Share 2/29/04 8/31/03
<S> <C> <C>
$10.79 $8.62
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net
Distributions per Share Investment Short-Term Long-Term
(9/1/03 - 2/29/04) Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$0.0502 $ - $ -
</TABLE>
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Europe Select Fund, compared to that of the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of February 29, 2004)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
If If
Period Held Redeemed*
<S> <C> <C>
Life-of-Class
(12/29/00) 2.59% 1.69%
1-Year 52.07% 48.07%
</TABLE>
All returns reflect reinvestment of distributions.
* Reflects deduction of the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales
charge (CDSC) at the end of the period. The maximum CDSC of 4% declines to
zero over six years.
[REPRESENTATION OF CLASS B MOUNTAIN CHART]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pioneer Europe MSCI
Select Fund* Europe Index
<S> <C> <C>
12/31/00 10000 10000
8/31/01 8130 8084
8/31/02 7940 6789
8/31/03 8620 7375
2/29/04 10543 9432
</TABLE>
+ MSCI Europe Index is a capitalization-weighted index of the 15 European
country indexes included in the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East)
Index. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Index returns are calculated monthly,
assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect
any fees, expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in the
Index.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns and principal
values fluctuate, and your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less
than their original cost. The performance table and graph do not reflect
the deduction of taxes that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or
redemption of Fund shares.
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE 2/29/04 CLASS C SHARES
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Share Prices and Distributions
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Asset Value
per Share 2/29/04 8/31/03
<S> <C> <C>
$10.85 $8.69
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net
Distributions per Share Investment Short-Term Long-Term
(9/1/03 - 2/29/04) Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$0.1072 $ - $ -
</TABLE>
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Europe Select Fund at public offering price,
compared to that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe
Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of February 29, 2004)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
If If
Period Held Redeemed*
<S> <C> <C>
Life-of-Class
(12/29/00) 2.95% 2.95%
1-Year 52.69% 52.69%
</TABLE>
All returns reflect reinvestment of distributions
* The performance of Class C shares does not reflect the 1% front-end sales
charge in effect prior to February 1, 2004. If you paid a 1% sales charge,
your returns would be lower than those shown above.
[REPRESENTATION OF CLASS B MOUNTAIN CHART]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pioneer Europe MSCI
Select Fund* Europe Index
<S> <C> <C>
12/31/00 10000 10000
8/31/01 8140 8084
8/31/02 7960 6789
8/31/03 8690 7375
2/29/04 10963 9432
</TABLE>
+ MSCI Europe Index is a capitalization-weighted index of the 15 European
country indexes included in the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East)
Index. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Index returns are calculated monthly,
assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect
any fees, expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in the
Index.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns and principal
value fluctuate, and your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less
than their original cost. The performance table and graph do not reflect
the deduction of taxes that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or
redemption of Fund shares.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION 2/29/04
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Buoyed by rising expectations of an economic recovery in 2004, equities rose
steadily on European stock markets during the six months ended February 29,
2004. American investors in European stocks also benefited from the rising
value of the euro and other local currencies against the U.S. dollar during the
period. In the following interview, Andrew Arbuthnott discusses the events and
factors that affected your Fund's performance during the six months. Mr.
Arbuthnott is a member of the team at Pioneer Investment Management in Dublin,
Ireland that is responsible for the Fund's day-to-day management.
Q: How did the Fund perform during the six months that ended February 29, 2004?
A: The Fund performed well, consistent with the European market. Pioneer
Europe Select Fund's Class A shares had a total return of 26.70% at net
asset value, while Class B and Class C shares had returns of 25.79% and
26.16%, respectively. During the same six-month period, the MSCI Europe
Index returned 27.89%.
Q: What was the investment environment like during the six-month period?
A: European equities turned in excellent performance, with about half the
gains realized by U.S. investors coming from currency changes. During the
six months, the euro gained 14% in value against the U.S. dollar, giving
added support to the rising prices of stocks on local exchanges.
Although economic growth on the Continent remained sluggish, leading
economic indicators suggested that the economy finally would begin to
recover during 2004. In anticipation of an economic improvement, stock
prices moved higher, with stocks in the technology hardware, health care
equipment and services, media and telecommunications services sectors
tending to post the greatest gains. Lagging the benchmarks were automotive
stocks, hurt by the declining value of the U.S. dollar. Companies in the
energy, pharmaceutical and household products industries also
underperformed market benchmarks.
As in the United States, expectations of increased merger-and-acquisitions
activity influenced the stock prices of companies
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involved in proposed deals or rumored to be involved. The proposal by
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Synthelabo to acquire Aventis,
another French drug company and a Fund holding, resulted in sharp gains in
the Aventis share price and added to Fund returns.
Negatively affecting the European markets were several corporate scandals
and controversies. The most publicized controversy was over the disclosure
of major problems in the financial statements of Parmalat, a leading
Italian dairy products company. Royal Dutch Shell also created news when
it acknowledged in January that it had overstated its oil reserves by
about 20%. In addition, Adecco, a Swiss employment services company with
operations in the United States, ran into problems over its financial
records. The Fund did not own any shares in Parmalat or Adecco and quickly
sold its position in Royal Dutch Shell after questions arose about its
reserves. We used the proceeds to acquire stock in British Petroleum in
the same industry.
Q: What were some of the investments that helped performance?
A: Stock selection was the most significant influence on Fund performance. We
manage Pioneer Europe Select as a concentrated portfolio of about 30
stocks, all of which we select based on their fundamentals. We focus on
industry weightings, primarily as a check to make sure we are not exposed
to too much risk from any one sector. The investment in Aventis was a
major contributor, as it rose 58% in U.S. dollar terms during the period,
primarily on news of the acquisition proposal. We outperformed in the food
retailing area because of our investment in Tesco, the leading supermarket
chain in the United Kingdom, which gained 41% during the period. British
American Tobacco appreciated 51% during the six months. It began the
period as an undervalued stock that benefited from news that it was
entering into a proposal with R.J. Reynolds to merge their U.S. tobacco
businesses. Dixons, a British electronics equipment retailer, rose 36%
after we invested in December 2003. Wolseley, a U.K.-based distributor of
heating and plumbing supplies, was another strong contributor, gaining
35%.
In telecommunications services, we had particularly strong performance
from two investments: Portugal Telecom, which gained 56%, and Vodafone,
which rose 37%.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION 2/29/04 (continued)
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Long-term holding Anglo-Irish Bank gained 75% during the period, while
Porsche, the German manufacturer of high-performance cars, resisted the
slump of automakers' stocks and rose 38%. Fresnius Medical Care, a German
health care services company that operates dialysis centers throughout the
world, gained 32% during the period.
Q: What areas proved disappointing?
A: We underweighted technology hardware, which detracted from performance. Our
focus on well managed companies with strong balance sheets also provided
relative underperformance, as the markets provided greater rewards to more
leveraged, speculative investments. We sold Nokia during the period, but
the stock continued to rise after our sale. In many instances, we had
investments that posted healthy gains but nevertheless underperformed
benchmarks. In the basic materials industry (which generated a return of
23.15%), for example, BASF, a German chemical company, rose by 15%, while
CRH, an Irish building materials company, appreciated by 12%. It was a
similar story with British-based publisher Reed Elsevier, which was up
24%, as well as with TPG, a diversified transportation and logistics
company based in the Netherlands, which gained 17% in U.S. dollars.
However, the gains were less than the average gains in the sector. Other
positive performers that nevertheless underperformed the benchmark
included BMW, which rose 8%, Nestle, which gained 21%, and Deutsche
Bourse, the operator of the German stock market, which appreciated by 19%.
Q: How did you manage the portfolio during the period?
A: We kept to our long-term discipline and maintained a focused portfolio,
holding stocks of not more than 30 different companies. We take a
fundamental approach in managing the portfolio, investing in companies
with strong balance sheets, healthy cash flows, good growth potential and
attractive valuations. We are willing to invest in companies of varying
size, from small-cap to larger firms. We do not make decisions based on
short-term expectations. Rather, we look for companies with good
underlying earnings potential over the medium term.
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During the six-month period, we generally avoided technology hardware
stocks because of our concerns about their valuations. We preferred to
find exposure to an improving economy in other areas that were more
reasonably priced.
We sold our position in Anglo-Irish Bank, an excellent long-term
performer, because of our concern about its stock price, and invested in
Allied Irish Banks, a more retail-focused bank with a lower valuation. For
similar valuation concerns, we sold Wolseley and invested in LAFARGE, a
French cement company. As we liquidated our position in Aventis, because
of our concern about the company's high stock price, we invested in the
more reasonably valued Zurich Financial Services. As indicated earlier, we
invested in Dixons during the period, using the proceeds from our sale of
Nokia stock.
Q: What is your investment outlook for Europe?
A: We think economic growth, which has been generally sluggish, should
improve, but not dramatically - perhaps to an annual growth rate of about
2%. Interest rates should remain low, which we believe should support
continued liquidity in the financial markets. Even after the impressive
gains of the past year, we think stock prices in Europe still are
attractive, with a dividend yield on the market of about 2.8% and average
price/earnings multiple of about 15 or 16, which we believe to be
reasonable at this point in the market cycle. This should be a good
environment for our strategy of focusing on companies with strong
fundamentals, good earnings prospects and attractive valuations.
Any information in this shareholder report regarding market or economic
trends or the factors influencing the Fund's historical or future
performance are statements of the opinion of Fund management as of the
date of this report. These statements should not be relied upon for any
other purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and
there is no guarantee that market forecasts discussed will be realized.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 2/29/04 (unaudited)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares Value
<S> <C> <C>
PREFERRED STOCK - 3.4%
Automobiles & Components - 3.4%
Automobile Manufacturers - 3.4%
215 Porsche AG Designs $ 125,293
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $92,087) $ 125,293
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COMMON STOCKS - 89.2%
Energy - 10.6%
Integrated Oil & Gas - 10.6%
15,248 BG Group Plc $ 89,938
21,644 BP Amoco Plc 174,204
6,047 ENI S.p.A. 119,255
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$ 383,397
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Total Energy $ 383,397
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Materials - 12.9%
Commodity Chemicals - 2.8%
1,913 BASF AG $ 101,875
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Construction Materials - 5.4%
5,600 CRH Plc $ 117,756
914 LAFARGE BR 78,811
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$ 196,567
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Diversified Metals & Mining - 2.0%
2,291 Sandvik AB $ 73,545
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Specialty Chemicals - 2.7%
543 L'Air Liquide SA* $ 96,345
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Total Materials $ 468,332
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Capital Goods - 8.9%
Construction & Engineering - 5.6%
1,843 ACS, Actividades de Construccion y Servicios, SA $ 93,377
2,085 Compagnie de Saint Gobain SA 109,608
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$ 202,985
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Electrical Components & Equipment - 3.3%
1,816 Schneider Electric SA $ 120,886
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Total Capital Goods $ 323,871
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</TABLE>
10 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares Value
<S> <C> <C>
Commercial Services & Supplies - 3.0%
Diversified Commercial Services - 3.0%
4,962 TNT Post Group NV* $ 108,477
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Total Commercial Services & Supplies $ 108,477
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Automobiles & Components - 2.1%
Automobile Manufacturers - 2.1%
1,827 Bayerische Motoren Werke AG $ 78,154
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Total Automobiles & Components $ 78,154
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Media - 3.5%
Publishing - 3.5%
9,316 Elsevier NV $ 127,969
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Total Media $ 127,969
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Food & Drug Retailing - 4.3%
Food Retail - 4.3%
592 Nestle SA (Registered Shares) $ 156,478
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Total Food & Drug Retailing $ 156,478
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Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 5.5%
Distillers & Vintners - 2.7%
7,032 Diageo Plc $ 97,772
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Tobacco - 2.8%
6,776 British American Tobacco Plc $ 103,533
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Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco $ 201,305
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Health Care Equipment & Services - 2.0%
Health Care Distributors - 2.0%
1,363 Celesio AG $ 71,568
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Total Health Care Equipment & Services $ 71,568
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - 6.5%
Pharmaceuticals - 6.5%
7,533 GlaxoSmithKline Plc $ 157,106
1,638 Schering AG 81,197
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$ 238,303
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Total Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology $ 238,303
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 11
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 2/29/04 (unaudited) (continued)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares Value
<S> <C> <C>
Banks - 13.4%
Diversified Banks - 13.4%
7,128 Allied Irish Banks Plc $ 108,468
13,548 Barclays Plc 121,760
2,485 BNP Paribas SA 157,226
4,255 Danske Bank 99,798
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$ 487,252
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Total Banks $ 487,252
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Diversified Financials - 6.3%
Diversified Financial Services - 6.3%
1,801 Deutsche Boerse AG 103,731
1,404 Societe Generale SA 124,818
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$ 228,549
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Total Diversified Financials $ 228,549
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Insurance - 2.5%
Multi-Line Insurance - 2.5%
544 Zurich Financial Services* $ 89,279
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Total Insurance $ 89,279
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Technology Hardware & Equipment - 2.7%
Computer Hardware - 2.7%
32,927 Dixons Group Plc $ 96,856
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Total Technology Hardware & Equipment $ 96,856
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Telecommunication Services - 5.0%
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 5.0%
71,820 Vodafone Group Plc $ 180,223
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Total Telecommunication Services $ 180,223
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $2,760,644) $3,240,013
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 92.6%
(Cost $2,852,731) (a)(b)(c)(d) $3,365,306
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 7.4% $ 268,543
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TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% $3,633,849
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12 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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* Non-income producing security
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
(a) At February 29, 2004, the net unrealized gain on investments based on
cost for federal income tax purposes of $2,852,731 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in which
there is an excess of value over tax cost $533,106
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Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in which
there is an excess of tax cost over value (20,531)
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Net unrealized gain $512,575
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
(b) Distribution of investments by country of issue, (excluding temporary cash
investments) as a percentage of total equity holdings, is as follows:
United Kingdom 30.4%
France 20.4
Germany 16.7
Switzerland 7.3
Netherlands 7.0
Ireland 6.7
Italy 3.5
Denmark 3.0
Spain 2.8
Sweden 2.2
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100.0%
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</TABLE>
(c) At August 31, 2003, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $86,278 of
which the following amounts will expire between 2009 and 2011 if not
utilized.
$62,598 in 2009
$19,490 in 2010
$4,190 in 2011
(d) The Fund has elected to defer approximately $45,439 of capital losses
recognized between November 1, 2002 and August 31, 2003 to its fiscal year
ending August 31, 2004.
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for the
six months ended February 29, 2004 aggregated $2,090,734 and $1,029,796,
respectively.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 13
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 2/29/04 (unaudited)
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Investment in securities, at value (cost $2,852,731) $3,365,306
Cash 163,198
Foreign currencies, at value (cost $4) 4
Receivables -
Fund shares sold 219,628
Dividends, interest and foreign taxes withheld 9,651
Due from Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. 20,620
Other 2,073
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Total assets $3,780,480
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LIABILITIES:
Payables -
Investment securities purchased $ 112,819
Fund shares repurchased 13,687
Forward foreign currency settlement hedge contracts - net 945
Due to affiliates 3,392
Accrued expenses 15,788
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Total liabilities $ 146,631
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NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $3,078,978
Accumulated net investment loss (6,083)
Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign
currency transactions 47,736
Net unrealized gain on investments 512,575
Net unrealized gain on forward foreign currency contracts and
other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies 643
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Total net assets $3,633,849
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(Unlimited number of shares authorized)
Class A (based on $1,763,590/161,943 shares) $ 10.89
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Class B (based on $788,577/73,064 shares) $ 10.79
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Class C (based on $1,081,682/99,669 shares) $ 10.85
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MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A ($10.89 [divided by] 94.25%) $ 11.55
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Class C ($10.85 [divided by] 99.00%) $ 10.96
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</TABLE>
14 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended 2/29/04
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $1,357) $ 13,953
Interest 264
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Total investment income $ 14,217
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EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 12,564
Transfer agent fees
Class A 5,004
Class B 3,402
Class C 1,581
Distribution fees
Class A 1,538
Class B 3,024
Class C 3,390
Administrative fees 12,596
Custodian fees 17,871
Registration fees 26,015
Professional fees 21,316
Printing 5,794
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated trustees 1,854
Miscellaneous 2,439
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Total expenses $118,388
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Less management fees waived and expenses reim-
bursed by Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (97,882)
Less fees paid indirectly (71)
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Net expenses $ 20,435
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Net investment loss $ (6,218)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investments $208,812
Forward foreign currency contracts and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (14,573) $194,239
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Change in net unrealized gain on:
Investments $363,118
Forward foreign currency contracts and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foregin currencies 1,289 $364,407
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Net gain on investments and foreign currency transactions $558,646
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $552,428
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended 2/29/04 and the Year Ended 8/31/03
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended Year
2/29/04 Ended
(unaudited) 8/31/03
<S> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) $ (6,218) $ 8,305
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency
transactions 194,239 (36,987)
Change in net unrealized gain on investments and foreign
currency transactions 364,407 176,249
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 552,428 $ 147,567
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income:
Class A ($0.10 and $0.00 per share, respectively) $ (12,726) $ -
Class B ($0.05 and $0.00 per share, respectively) (3,245) -
Class C ($0.11 and $0.00 per share, respectively) (8,506) -
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Total distributions to shareowners $ (24,477) $ -
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FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale of shares $1,777,243 $1,275,823
Reinvestment of distributions 17,539 -
Cost of shares repurchased (463,989) (710,875)
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Net increase in net assets resulting from fund share
transactions $1,330,793 $ 564,948
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Net increase in net assets $1,858,744 $ 712,515
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 1,775,105 1,062,590
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End of period (including accumulated net investment income
(loss) of ($6,083) and $24,612, respectively) $3,633,849 $1,775,105
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</TABLE>
16 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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For the Six Months Ended 2/29/04 and the Year Ended 8/31/03
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
'04 Shares '04 Amount '03 Shares '03 Amount
(unaudited) (unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A
Shares sold 89,417 $ 917,201 103,178 $ 816,563
Reinvestment of distributions 1,103 11,403 - -
Less shares repurchased (33,780) (338,648) (69,582) (551,452)
------- --------- ------- ---------
Net increase 56,740 $ 589,956 33,596 $ 265,111
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CLASS B
Shares sold 27,432 $ 277,953 27,825 $ 225,223
Reinvestment of distributions 252 2,585 - -
Less shares repurchased (7,719) (78,563) (11,896) (91,084)
------- --------- ------- ---------
Net increase 19,965 $ 201,975 15,929 $ 134,139
======= ========= ======= =========
CLASS C
Shares sold 57,385 $ 582,089 30,317 $ 234,037
Reinvestment of distributions 344 3,551 - -
Less shares repurchased (4,579) (46,778) (8,980) (68,339)
------- --------- ------- ---------
Net increase 53,151 $ 538,862 21,337 $ 165,698
======= ========= ======= =========
</TABLE>
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended Year Year 12/29/00
2/29/04 Ended Ended to
CLASS A (a) (unaudited) 8/31/03 8/31/02 8/31/01
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.68 $ 7.91 $ 8.15 $ 10.00
------ ------- ------- -------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $(0.02) $ 0.07 $ 0.04 $ 0.05
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign
currency transactions $ 2.33 $ 0.70 $ (0.18) $ (1.90)
------ ------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 2.31 $ 0.77 $ (0.14) $ (1.85)
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income $(0.10) $ - $ (0.10) $ -
------ ------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 2.21 $ 0.77 $ (0.24) $ (1.85)
------ ------- ------- -------
Net asset value, end of period $10.89 $ 8.68 $ 7.91 $ 8.15
====== ======= ======= =======
Total return* 26.70% 9.73% (1.76)% (18.50)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.25%** 1.62% 1.75% 1.76%**
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets+ (0.13)%** 1.02% 0.17% 0.92%**
Portfolio turnover rate 85%** 67% 68% 135%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $1,764 $ 914 $ 567 $ 266
Ratios with no waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PIM and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 9.08%** 16.15% 31.21% 39.42%**
Net investment loss (7.95)%** (13.51)% (29.29)% (36.74)%**
Ratios with waiver of management fees and assumption of expenses
by PIM and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.25%** 1.62% 1.75% 1.75%**
Net investment income (loss) (0.13)%** 1.02% 0.17% 0.93%**
</TABLE>
(a) Class A shares were first publicly offered on January 2, 2001.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Annualized.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
18 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended Year Year 12/29/00
2/29/04 Ended Ended to
CLASS B (a) (unaudited) 8/31/03 8/31/02 8/31/01
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.62 $ 7.94 $ 8.13 $ 10.00
------ ------- ------- -------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $(0.08) $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ 0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign
currency transactions 2.30 0.69 (0.14) (1.89)
------ ------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 2.22 $ 0.68 $ (0.19) $ (1.87)
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income $(0.05) $ - $ - $ -
------ ------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 2.17 $ 0.68 $ (0.19) $ (1.87)
Net asset value, end of period $10.79 $ 8.62 $ 7.94 $ 8.13
====== ======= ======= =======
Total return* 25.79% 8.57% (2.34)% (18.70)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.33%** 2.78% 2.33% 2.34%**
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets+ (1.22)%** (0.10)% (0.52)% 0.29%**
Portfolio turnover rate 85%** 67% 68% 135%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 789 $ 457 $ 295 $ 158
Ratios with no waiver of management fees and assumption of expenses
by PIM and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 10.13%** 17.41% 31.81% 40.08%**
Net investment loss (9.02)%** (14.73)% (30.00)% (37.45)%**
Ratios with waiver of management fees and assumption of expenses
by PIM and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.33%** 2.78% 2.33% 2.33%**
Net investment income (loss) (1.22)%** (0.10)% (0.52)% 0.30%**
</TABLE>
(a) Class B shares were first publicly offered on January 2, 2001.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Annualized.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended Year Year 12/29/00
2/29/04 Ended Ended to
CLASS C (a) (unaudited) 8/31/03 8/31/02 8/31/01
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.69 $ 7.96 $ 8.14 $ 10.00
------ ------- ------- -------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $(0.06) $ 0.03 $ (0.04) $ 0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign
currency transactions $ 2.33 $ 0.70 $ (0.14) $ (1.88)
------ ------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 2.27 $ 0.73 $ (0.18) $ (1.86)
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income $(0.11) $ - $ - $ -
------ ------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 2.16 $ 0.73 $ (0.18) $ (1.86)
Net asset value, end of period $10.85 $ 8.69 $ 7.96 $ 8.14
====== ======= ======= =======
Total return* 26.16% 9.17% (2.21)% (18.60)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.68%** 2.27% 2.22% 2.08%**
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets+ (0.53)%** 0.54% (0.35)% 0.45%**
Portfolio turnover rate 85%** 67% 68% 135%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $1,082 $ 404 $ 201 $ 105
Ratios with no waiver of management fees and assumption of expenses
by PIM and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 9.40%** 17.02% 31.70% 40.11%**
Net investment loss (8.24)%** (14.21)% (29.83)% (37.58)%**
Ratios with waiver of management fees and assumption of expenses
by PIM and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.68%** 2.27% 2.22% 2.07%**
Net investment income (loss) (0.53)%** 0.54% (0.35)% 0.46%**
</TABLE>
(a) Class C shares were first publicly offered on January 2, 2001.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Annualized.
+ Ratios assuming no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
20 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2/29/04 (unaudited)
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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer Europe Select Fund (the Fund) is a Delaware statutory trust registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a non-diversified, open-end
management investment company. The Fund was organized on August 25, 2000 and
commenced operations on December 29, 2000. Prior to December 29, 2000, the Fund
had no operations other than those relating to organizational matters and the
initial capitalization of the Fund by Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. (PFD).
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek capital growth by investing
primarily in European equity securities.
The Fund offers three classes of shares - Class A, Class B and Class C shares.
Fund Shares were first publicly offered on January 2, 2001. Shares of Class A,
Class B and Class C each represent an interest in the same portfolio of
investments of the Fund and have equal rights to voting, redemptions, dividends
and liquidation, except that each class of shares can bear different transfer
agent and distribution fees and have exclusive voting rights with respect to
the distribution plans that have been adopted by Class A, Class B and Class C
shareowners, respectively.
The Fund's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America that
require the management of the Fund to, among other things, make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, and the reported amounts of income, expenses, gains and losses on
investments during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies
consistently followed by the Fund, which are in conformity with those generally
accepted in the investment company industry:
A. Security Valuation
Security transactions are recorded as of trade date. The net asset value is
computed once daily, on each day the New York Stock Exchange is open, as of
the close of regular trading on the Exchange. In computing the net asset
value, securities are valued at the last sale price on the principal
exchange where they are traded. Securities that have not traded on the date
of valuation, or securi-
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ties for which sale prices are not generally reported, are valued at the mean
between the last bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations
are not readily available are valued at their fair values as determined by,
or under the direction of, the Board of Trustees. Trading in foreign
securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the
close of the New York Stock Exchange. The values of such securities used in
computing the net asset value of the Fund's shares are determined as of such
times. The Fund also may use the fair value of a security, including a
non-U.S. security, when the closing market price on the primary exchange
where the security is traded no longer accurately reflects the value of the
security. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that
certain dividends where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as
soon as the Fund becomes aware of the ex-dividend data in the exercise of
reasonable diligence. Dividend and interest income, including interest on
income bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual basis, net of
unrecoverable foreign taxes withheld at the applicable country rates.
Temporary cash investments are valued at amortized cost.
Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified
cost method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes.
Investing in the securities of European issuers involves unique risks
compared to investing in securities of U.S. issuers. These risks are more
pronounced to the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its
investments in any one European region. The Fund is not diversified, which
means that it can invest a higher percentage of its assets in any one issuer
than a diversified fund. Being non-diversified may magnify the Fund's losses
from adverse events affecting a particular issuer.
B. Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts
denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using
current exchange rates.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency translations represent,
among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign currency
contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the
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difference between the amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollar actually
received. Further, the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
on investments are not segregated in the statement of operations from the
effects of changes in market price of those securities but are included with
the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
C. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
The Fund enters into forward foreign currency contracts (contracts) for the
purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future
date as a hedge or cross-hedge against either specific investment
transactions (settlement hedges) or portfolio positions (portfolio hedges).
All contracts are marked to market daily at the applicable exchange rates and
any resulting unrealized gains or losses are recorded in the Fund's financial
statements. The Fund records realized gains and losses at the time a
portfolio hedge is offset by entry into a closing transaction or extinguished
by delivery of the currency. Risks may arise upon entering into these
contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of
the contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign
currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
At February 29, 2004, the Fund had no outstanding portfolio hedges. The
Fund's gross forward currency settlement contracts receivable and payable
were $112,819 and $113,764, repectively, resulting in a net payable of $945.
D. Federal Income Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code applicable to regulated investments companies and to distribute
all of its taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its
shareowners. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
The amount and charaterization of distributions to shareowners for financial
reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules.
Therefore, the source of the Fund's distributions may be shown in the
accompanying financial statements as either from or in excess of net
investment income or net realized gain on investment transactions, or from
paid-in-capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may
exist.
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The tax character of current year distributions paid will be determined at
the end of the current fiscal year. No distributions were paid by the Fund
for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003.
The following shows components of distributable earnings on a federal income
tax basis at August 31, 2003.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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2003
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Undistributed ordinary income $24,466
Unrealized appreciation 134,025
Capital loss carryforward (86,278)
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Total $72,213
=======
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</TABLE>
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appre ciation is
attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
At August 31, 2003, the Fund has reclassified $16,689 to increase accumulated
net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions and
$16,689 to increase accumulated undistributed net investment income. The
reclassification has no impact on the net assets of the Fund and presents the
Fund's capital accounts on a tax basis.
E. Fund Shares
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares as of trade date. PFD,
the principal underwriter for the Fund and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary
of UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. (UniCredito Italiano) earned $2,068 in
underwriting commissions on the sale of Fund shares during the six months
ended February 29, 2004.
F. Class Allocations and Distributions
Distribution fees are calculated based on the average daily net asset value
attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund,
respectively. Shareowners of each class share all expenses and fees paid to
the transfer agent, Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder Services, Inc.
(PIMSS), for its services, which are allocated based on the number of
accounts in each class and the ratable allocation of related out-of-pocket
expenses (see Note 3). Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized
gains and losses are calculated at the Fund level and allocated
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daily to each class of shares based on the respective percentage of adjusted
net assets at the beginning of the day.
Distributions to shareowners are recorded as of the ex-dividend date.
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are
calculated in the same manner, at the same time, and in the same amount,
except that Class A, Class B and Class C shares can bear different transfer
agent and distribution fees.
2. Management Agreement
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), the Fund's investment adviser,
manages the Fund's portfolio, and is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of
UniCredito Italiano. Management fees are calculated daily at the annual rate of
1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets up to $300 million; 0.85% of the
$200 million; and 0.75% of the excess over $500 million.
PIM has agreed not to impose all or portion of its management fee and to assume
other operating expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to limit Class A
expenses to 1.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A
shares. Effective June 16, 2003, PIM has further agreed not to impose all or a
portion of its management fee and to assume other operating expenses of the
Fund to the extent necessary to limit Class A expenses to 1.25% of the average
daily net assets attributable to Class A shares. This additional waiver/subsidy
is voluntary and may be revised or terminated at any time by PIM. The portion
of the Fund-wide expenses attributable to Class B and Class C shares will be
reduced only to the extent that such expenses are reduced for Class A shares.
In addition, under the management and administrative agreement, certain other
services and costs, including accounting, regulatory reporting and insurance
premiums, are paid by the Fund. At February 29, 2004, $54 was payable to PIM
related to management fees, administrative fees and certain other services and
is included in due to affliates.
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3. Transfer Agent
PIMSS, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredito Italiano, provides
substantially all transfer agent and shareowner services to the Fund at
negotiated rates. Included in due to affiliates is $1,560 in transfer agent
fees payable to PIMSS at February 29, 2004.
4. Distribution Plans
The Fund adopted a Plan of Distribution for each class of shares (Class A Plan,
Class B Plan and Class C Plan) in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. Pursuant to the Class A Plan, the Fund pays PFD
a service fee of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to
Class A shares in reimbursement of its actual expenditures to finance
activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class A shares. Pursuant
to the Class B Plan and the Class C Plan, the Fund pays PFD 1.00% of the
average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. The fee consists
of a 0.25% service fee and a 0.75% distribution fee paid as compensation for
personal services and/or account maintenance services or distribution services
with regard to Class B and Class C shares. Included in due to affiliates is
$1,778 in distribution fees payable to PFD at February 29, 2004.
In addition, redemptions of each class of shares may be subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). A CDSC of 1.00% may be imposed on redemptions of
certain net asset value purchases of Class A shares within one year of
purchase. Class B shares that are redeemed within six years of purchase are
subject to a CDSC at declining rates beginning at 4.00%, based on the lower of
cost or market value of shares being redeemed. Redemptions of Class C shares
within one year of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1.00%. Proceeds from the
CDSCs are paid to PFD. For the period ended February 29, 2004 CDSCs in the
amount of $1,978 were paid to PFD.
Effective November 1, 2003, the Fund charges a 2.00% redemption fee on shares
(except Class B and Class C shares) redeemed within 30 days of purchase. The
Fund plans to implement this fee for Class B and Class C shares as soon as the
Fund can implement operational changes. The fee does not apply to certain types
of transactions as described in the Fund's prospectus. For the six months ended
February 29, 2004, the Fund collected $47 in redemption fees, which are
included in the Fund's paid-in capital account.
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5. Expense Offset Arrangments
The Fund has entered into certain expense offset arrangements with PIMSS
resulting in a reduction in the Fund's total expenses due to interest earned on
cash held by PIMSS. For the period ended February 29, 2004, the Fund's expenses
were reduced by $71 under such arrangements.
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TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
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Trustees Officers
John F. Cogan, Jr., Chairman John F. Cogan, Jr., President
Mary K. Bush Osbert M. Hood, Executive
Richard H. Egdahl, M.D. Vice President
Margaret B.W. Graham Vincent Nave, Treasurer
Osbert M. Hood* Dorothy E. Bourassa, Secretary
Marguerite A. Piret
Stephen K. West
John Winthrop
Investment Adviser
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Principal Underwriter
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
Legal Counsel
Hale and Dorr LLP
Shareowner Services and Transfer Agent
Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder Services, Inc.
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of the Fund are available without charge,
upon request, by calling our toll free number (1-800-225-6292). This
information is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's web
site at http://www.sec.gov.
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THE PIONEER FAMILY OF MUTUAL FUNDS
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For information about any Pioneer mutual fund, please contact your investment
professional, or call Pioneer at 1-800-225-6292. Ask for a free fund
information kit, which includes a fund prospectus. Please read the prospectus
carefully before you invest.
U.S. Equity International/Global Equity
Pioneer Fund Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund
Pioneer Balanced Fund Pioneer Europe Select Fund
Pioneer Equity Income Fund Pioneer Europe Fund
Pioneer Growth Shares Pioneer International Equity Fund
Pioneer Mid Cap Growth Fund Pioneer International Value Fund
Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund
Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Fixed Income
Growth Fund Pioneer America Income Trust
Pioneer Oak Ridge Small Cap Pioneer Bond Fund
Growth Fund Pioneer Global High Yield Fund
Pioneer Papp America-Pacific Pioneer High Yield Fund
Rim Fund Pioneer Strategic Income Fund
Pioneer Papp Small and Mid Cap Pioneer Tax Free Income Fund
Growth Fund
Pioneer Papp Stock Fund Money Market
Pioneer Papp Strategic Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund**
Growth Fund
Pioneer Real Estate Shares
Pioneer Research Fund*
Pioneer Small Cap Value Fund
Pioneer Small Company Fund
Pioneer Value Fund
* Name change effective December 11, 2004.
** An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks
to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible
to lose money by investing in the Fund.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) Disclose whether, as of the end of the period covered by the report, the
registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's
principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of
whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. If
the registrant has not adopted such a code of ethics, explain why it has not
done so.
The registrant has adopted, as of the end of the period covered by this report,
a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller.
(b) For purposes of this Item, the term "code of ethics" means written standards
that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual
or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional
relationships;
(2) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in
reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the
Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and
regulations;
(4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an
appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5) Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c) The registrant must briefly describe the nature of any amendment, during the
period covered by the report, to a provision of its code of ethics that applies
to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of
ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item. The registrant must
file a copy of any such amendment as an exhibit pursuant to Item 10(a), unless
the registrant has elected to satisfy paragraph (f) of this Item by posting its
code of ethics on its website pursuant to paragraph (f)(2) of this Item, or by
undertaking to provide its code of ethics to any person without charge, upon
request, pursuant to paragraph (f)(3) of this Item.
The registrant has made no amendments to the code of ethics during the period
covered by this report.
(d) If the registrant has, during the period covered by the report, granted a
waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics to
the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth
in paragraph (b) of this Item, the registrant must briefly describe the nature
of the waiver, the name of the person to whom the waiver was granted, and the
date of the waiver.
Not applicable.
(e) If the registrant intends to satisfy the disclosure requirement under
paragraph (c) or (d) of this Item regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from,
a provision of its code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or
controller, or persons performing similar functions and that relates to any
element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this
Item by posting such information on its Internet website, disclose the
registrant's Internet address and such intention.
Not applicable.
(f) The registrant must:
(1) File with the Commission, pursuant to Item 10(a), a copy of its code
of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller,
or persons performing similar functions, as an exhibit to its annual
report on this Form N-CSR;
(2) Post the text of such code of ethics on its Internet website and
disclose, in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR, its Internet
address and the fact that it has posted such code of ethics on its
Internet website; or
(3) Undertake in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR to provide to
any person without charge, upon request, a copy of such code of ethics
and explain the manner in which such request may be made.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a) (1) Disclose that the registrant's board of trustees has determined that
the registrant either:
(i) Has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee; or
(ii) Does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee.
The registrant's Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has at
least one audit committee financial expert.
(2) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this Item, it must disclose the name of the audit committee
financial expert and whether that person is "independent." In order to be
considered "independent" for purposes of this Item, a member of an audit
committee may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit
committee, the board of trustees, or any other board committee:
(i) Accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory, or other
compensatory fee from the issuer; or
(ii) Be an "interested person" of the investment company as defined in
Section 2(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(19)).
Ms. Marguerite A. Piret, an independent trustee, is such an audit committee
financial expert.
(3) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph (a)(1)
(ii) of this Item, it must explain why it does not have an audit committee
financial expert.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT FEES, the aggregate fees billed for each
of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or
services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with
statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.
N/A
(b) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT-RELATED FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the
principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit
of the registrant's financial statements and are not reported under
paragraph (a) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the
services comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(c) Disclose, under the caption TAX FEES, the aggregate fees billed in each of
the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. Registrants shall
describe the nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this
category.
N/A
(d) Disclose, under the caption ALL OTHER FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the
principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through
(c) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the services
comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(e) (1) Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures
described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
PIONEER FUNDS
APPROVAL OF AUDIT, AUDIT-RELATED, TAX AND OTHER SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
SECTION I - POLICY PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
The Pioneer Funds recognizes the importance of maintaining the independence of
their outside auditors. Maintaining independence is a shared responsibility
involving Pioneer Investment Management, Inc ("PIM"), the audit committee and
the independent auditors.
The Funds recognizes that a Fund's independent auditors: 1) possess knowledge of
the Funds, 2) are able to incorporate certain services into the scope of the
audit, thereby avoiding redundant work, cost and disruption of Fund personnel
and processes, and 3) have expertise that has value to the Funds. As a result,
there are situations where it is desirable to use the Fund's independent
auditors for services in addition to the annual audit and where the potential
for conflicts of interests are minimal. Consequently, this policy, which is
intended to comply with Rule 210.2-01(C)(7), sets forth guidelines and
procedures to be followed by the Funds when retaining the independent audit firm
to perform audit, audit-related tax and other services under those
circumstances, while also maintaining independence.
Approval of a service in accordance with this policy for a Fund shall also
constitute approval for any other Fund whose pre-approval is required pursuant
to Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(ii).
In addition to the procedures set forth in this policy, any non-audit services
that may be provided consistently with Rule 210.2-01 may be approved by the
Audit Committee itself and any pre-approval that may be waived in accordance
with Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) is hereby waived.
Selection of a Fund's independent auditors and their compensation shall be
determined by the Audit Committee and shall not be subject to this policy.
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SECTION II - POLICY
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SERVICE SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
CATEGORY
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I. AUDIT Services that are directly o Accounting research assistance
SERVICES related to performing the o SEC consultation, registration
independent audit of the Funds statements, and reporting
o Tax accrual related matters
o Implementation of new accounting
standards
o Compliance letters (e.g. rating agency
letters)
o Regulatory reviews and assistance
regarding financial matters
o Semi-annual reviews (if requested)
o Comfort letters for closed end
offerings
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II. Services which are not o AICPA attest and agreed-upon procedures
AUDIT-RELATED prohibited under Rule o Technology control assessments
SERVICES 210.2-01(C)(4) (the "Rule") o Financial reporting control assessments
and are related extensions of o Enterprise security architecture
the audit services support the assessment
audit, or use the
knowledge/expertise gained
from the audit procedures as a
foundation to complete the
project. In most cases, if
the Audit-Related Services are
not performed by the Audit
firm, the scope of the Audit
Services would likely
increase. The Services are
typically well-defined and
governed by accounting
professional standards (AICPA,
SEC, etc.)
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the audit period for all services and related fees
pre-approved specific service reported at each regularly
subcategories. Approval of the scheduled Audit Committee
independent auditors as meeting.
auditors for a Fund shall
constitute pre approval for
these services.
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the fund fiscal year within services and related fees
a specified dollar limit (including comparison to
for all pre-approved specified dollar limits)
specific service subcategories reported quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limit for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for Audit-Related
Services not denoted as
"pre-approved", or
to add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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III. TAX SERVICES Services which are not o Tax planning and support
prohibited by the Rule, o Tax controversy assistance
if an officer of the Fund o Tax compliance, tax returns, excise
determines that using the tax returns and support
Fund's auditor to provide o Tax opinions
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption, or
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year all such services and
within a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for tax services not
denoted as pre-approved, or to add a specific
service subcategory as
"pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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IV. OTHER SERVICES Services which are not o Business Risk Management support
prohibited by the Rule, o Other control and regulatory
A. SYNERGISTIC, if an officer of the Fund compliance projects
UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS determines that using the
Fund's auditor to provide
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption,
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality, or where
the Fund's auditors
posses unique or superior
qualifications to provide
these services, resulting
in superior value and
results for the Fund.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year within all such services and
a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for "Synergistic" or
"Unique Qualifications" Other
Services not denoted as
pre-approved to the left, or to
add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PROHIBITED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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PROHIBITED SERVICES Services which result 1. Bookkeeping or other services
in the auditors losing related to the accounting records or
independence status financial statements of the audit
under the Rule. client*
2. Financial information systems design
and implementation*
3. Appraisal or valuation services,
fairness* opinions, or
contribution-in-kind reports
4. Actuarial services (i.e., setting
actuarial reserves versus actuarial
audit work)*
5. Internal audit outsourcing services*
6. Management functions or human
resources
7. Broker or dealer, investment
advisor, or investment banking services
8. Legal services and expert services
unrelated to the audit
9. Any other service that the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board
determines, by regulation, is
impermissible
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o These services are not to be o A summary of all
performed with the exception of the(*) services and related
services that may be permitted fees reported at each
if they would not be subject to audit regularly scheduled
procedures at the audit client (as Audit Committee meeting
defined in rule 2-01(f)(4)) level will serve as continual
the firm providing the service. confirmation that has
not provided any
restricted services.
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GENERAL AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY:
o For all projects, the officers of the Funds and the Fund's auditors will each
make an assessment to determine that any proposed projects will not impair
independence.
o Potential services will be classified into the four non-restricted service
categories and the "Approval of Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other
Services" Policy above will be applied. Any services outside the specific
pre-approved service subcategories set forth above must be specifically
approved by the Audit Committee.
o At least quarterly, the Audit Committee shall review a report summarizing the
services by service category, including fees, provided by the Audit firm as
set forth in the above policy.
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(2) Disclose the percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b)
through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant
to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
N/A
(f) If greater than 50 percent, disclose the percentage of hours expended on the
principal accountant's engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements
for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by
persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
N/A
(g) Disclose the aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant
for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's
investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily
portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of
the last two fiscal years of the registrant.
N/A
(h) Disclose whether the registrant's audit committee of the board of trustees
has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to
the registrant's investment adviser (not including any subadviser whose role is
primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another
investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the
registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of
Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal
accountant's independence.
N/A
ITEMS 5-6. [RESERVED]
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
A closed-end management investment company that is filing an annual report on
this Form N-CSR must, unless it invests exclusively in non-voting securities,
describe the policies and procedures that it uses to determine how to vote
proxies relating to portfolio securities, including the procedures that the
company uses when a vote presents a conflict between the interests of its
shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the company's investment adviser;
principal underwriter; or any affiliated person (as defined in Section 2(a)(3)
of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(3)) and the rules
thereunder) of the company, its investment adviser, or its principal
underwriter, on the other. Include any policies and procedures of the company's
investment adviser, or any other third party, that the company uses, or that are
used on the company's behalf, to determine how to vote proxies relating to
portfolio securities.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
ITEM 8. [RESERVED]
ITEM 9. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Disclose the conclusions of the registrant's principal executive officer or
officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing
similar functions, about the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act (17 CFR
270.30a-2(c))) based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of
a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the
disclosure required by this paragraph.
The registrant's certifying officers have determined that the registrant's
disclosure controls and procedures are effective based on our evaluation of
these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing
date of this report.
(b) Disclose whether or not there were significant changes in the registrant's
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these
controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
There were no significant changes in the registrant's internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the
date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to
significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
ITEM 10. EXHIBITS.
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the
exhibits in the sequence indicated.
(a) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the
disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to
satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit.
Filed herewith.
(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal
financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act
(17 CFR 270.30a-2).
Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
[See General Instruction F]
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Pioneer Europe Select Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr, President
Date May 14, 2004
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr., President
Date May 14, 2004
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Vincent Nave
Vincent Nave, Treasurer
Date May 14, 2004
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
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