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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 811-21719

 

INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

235 W. Galena Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Diane J. Drake

Mutual Fund Administration, LLC

2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226

Glendora, CA 91740

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

(626) 385-5777

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

 

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2023

 

 

Item 1. Report to Stockholders.

 

The registrant’s annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), is as follows:

 

EuroPac International Value Fund

Class A (EPIVX)

Class I (EPVIX)

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund

Class A (EPIBX)

Class I (EPBIX)

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund

Class A (EPDPX)

Class I (EPDIX)

 

EP Emerging Markets Fund

Class A (EPASX)

Class I (EPEIX)

 

EuroPac Gold Fund

Class A (EPGFX)

Class I (EPGIX)

 

ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2023

 

 

Euro Pacific Funds

Each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust

 

Table of Contents

 

Shareholder Letter 1
Fund Performance 6
Schedules of Investments 16
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 39
Statements of Operations 43
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 46
Financial Highlights 51
Notes to Financial Statements 61
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 80
Supplemental Information 81
Expense Examples 85

 

This report and the financial statements contained herein are provided for the general information of the shareholders of the Euro Pacific Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

www.europacificfunds.com

 

 

 

 

2023 Annual Report

 

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC December 15, 2023

  

Dear Shareholder,

 

We are pleased to present the Annual Report for the EuroPac International Value Fund, EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund, EuroPac Gold Fund and EP Emerging Markets Fund with respect to the period November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023.

 

Strategically, our portfolios seek to outperform in a weak US Dollar environment. Tactically, our positioning is guided by our Key Themes. As discussed in our “2023 Update & Outlook” (1/19/23), we entered 2023 expecting growth and inflation to be supported by the large projected deficits for the US economy. Despite many forecasts for recession, our view won out and the US did not experience a recession. Further, inflation remained higher for longer and although it has recently cooled into the end of the year, economic data has not yet sufficiently confirmed the end to inflationary forces.

 

As we move into 2024, the market is aggressively pricing in a dovish pivot from the Federal Reserve with expectations for six 25 basis point rate cuts for the year, exceeding the Federal Reserve’s own prediction of three. While the economy may progress in a way as to allow for six rate cuts, we don’t think this is necessarily the most likely scenario. Unsustainably high increases in productivity as well as dynamics of supply and demand in employment may be temporarily masking underlying inflationary forces, especially considering the sort of animal spirits we are seeing from the consumer that remains awash in liquidity from Covid stimulus.

 

While the pace of inflation, growth and rates is still unclear for 2024, one thing is clear. In this uncertain environment diversification is more important than ever. The Euro Pacific family of funds are all international products designed to provide our U.S. investors maximum diversification and overall risk-adjusted returns, by investing outside of the U.S. Dollar. After facing the challenge of a strong U.S. Dollar over the past few years, we believe this trend has reversed and has shifted into our favor. We remain focused on providing our shareholders the advantage of the distinct diversification that the Euro Pacific Funds offer.

 

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

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Overview of the Results of the Funds

 

EuroPac International Value Fund

 

The EuroPac International Value Fund attempts to generate income and capital appreciation over a long-term investment horizon by selectively choosing undervalued foreign companies, primarily located within Europe and the Pacific Rim, and with minimal exposure to the US Dollar. The EuroPac International Value Fund uses a top-down allocation approach to select what it views as the most fundamentally sound countries to invest and a bottom-up approach to select high-quality, undervalued companies. The strategy seeks to diversify currency risk and takes a long-term investment view with low portfolio turnover.

 

In fiscal year 2023, the International Value Fund A-share returned 9.94% without the maximum sales load, and 5.03% with the maximum sales load while the I-share returned 10.07%, which compares unfavorably to the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Ex USA Value Index return of 15.07%.  The fund underperformed due to being underweight the technology sector and overweight precious metals. We continue focused on what we believe will drive long-term outperformance, purchasing quality businesses with attractive valuations and growth prospects.

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund

 

The EuroPac International Bond Fund attempts to provide income over a long-term investment horizon by selectively choosing foreign bonds of issuers in Europe, and the Pacific Rim with exposure to a balanced basket of currencies that the Fund believes have the greatest potential for long-term appreciation versus the US Dollar. The EuroPac International Bond Fund uses a top-down allocation approach to select what it views as the most fundamentally sound countries and currencies to invest and a bottom-up approach to select undervalued government and corporate bonds.

 

In fiscal year 2023, the International Bond Fund A-share returned 7.26% without the maximum sales load, and 2.48% with the maximum sales load, while the I-share returned 7.53%, which compares favorably to the JP Morgan Government Bond Index Global ex-US Unhedged Index at -0.28%. The fund outperformed its benchmark as some Emerging Market currencies such as the Mexican Peso (our top currency) were strong – up almost 10% in the fiscal year, whilst the Japanese Yen (high weighting in the benchmark) fell over the period. This, combined with a much lower duration than the Benchmark led to insulation from the rising global rate environment.

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund

 

The EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund attempts to maximize expected dividend income outside of the United States, using a top-down analysis to select the best currencies and sectors, and a bottom-up analysis to select the securities with the most potential to pay out high and sustainable dividends that grow. The strategy seeks to diversify currency risk and takes a long-term investment view with low portfolio turnover.

 

In fiscal year 2023, the EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund A-share returned 5.68% without the maximum sales load, and 0.89% with the maximum sales load while the I-share returned 6.06%, which compares unfavorably to the S&P International Dividend Opportunities Index at 13.89%. The rise in global interest rates was more beneficial to the financial and utility sector, of which the fund is underweight. We remain focused on owning high-quality companies that pay sustainable dividends that increase over time.

 

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

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EP Emerging Markets Fund

 

The EP Emerging Markets Fund seeks to invest primarily in companies that are tied economically to emerging market countries. The manager uses a top-down allocation approach to select what it views as the most fundamentally sound countries to invest and a bottom-up approach to select high-quality, undervalued companies. The strategy seeks to diversify currency risk and takes a long-term investment view with low portfolio turnover.

 

In fiscal year 2023, the EP Emerging Markets Fund A-share returned 5.26% without the maximum sales load, and 0.49% with the maximum sales load while the I-share returned 5.48%, which compares unfavorably to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Market Index’s 10.80% return.  The financial sector - a large part of the benchmark, of which insurance stocks did particularly well amidst an economic recovery post-COVID 19 were underrepresented by the fund.

 

EuroPac Gold Fund

 

The EuroPac Gold Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of gold companies located in Europe and the Pacific Rim. The Fund's advisor defines securities of gold companies as equity securities of companies that derive at least 50% of gross revenue or profit from mining, processing, or dealing and investing in gold, as well as companies whose primary business is exploring for gold or that provide services to the gold industry.

 

In fiscal year 2023, the EuroPac Gold Fund A-share returned 7.63% without the maximum sales load, and 2.84% with the maximum sales load while the I-share returned 7.98%. The Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index returned 9.42% and the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index returned 16.29% for the same period.  The Fund underperformed both indices in the fiscal year. The Fund holds a large number of junior stocks that typically underperform in weaker precious metals markets, therefore we are optimistic for improving performance into 2024 and beyond as the weaker dollar translates into higher gold prices.

 

We would like to extend our sincere thanks for investing with Euro Pacific Funds. We welcome your questions and comments and look forward to serving your investment needs in the years ahead.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jim Nelson, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

 

The views in this letter were as of December 21, 2023 and may not necessarily reflect the same views on the date this letter is first published or any time thereafter. These views are intended to help shareholders in understanding the fund's investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

 

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

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Foreign investments present additional risk due to economic and political factors, government regulations, differences in accounting standards and other factors. In addition, the value of securities can change significantly when foreign currencies strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar, or in the case of hedging positions that the U.S. dollar will decline relative to the currency being hedged. Currency rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time due to controls or political developments and may result in reduced returns.

 

Investments in emerging markets involve even greater risks. The Funds will be more susceptible to the economic, market, political, regulatory, local risks and potential natural disasters of the European and Pacific Rim regions than a fund that is more geographically diversified. The economies of Latin American countries are particularly sensitive to fluctuations in commodity prices, currencies and global demand for commodities. Investments closely tied to the Latin American region are generally characterized by high interest, inflation, and unemployment rates and may be more volatile. Small, and mid cap stocks are subject to substantial risks such as market, business, size, volatility, management experience, product diversification, financial resource, competitive strength, liquidity, and unpredictably. The prices of fixed income securities respond to economic developments, particularly interest rate changes, as well as to perceptions about the creditworthiness of individual issuers, including governments. Generally, fixed income securities decrease in value if interest rates rise and increase in value if interest rates fall, with lower rated securities more volatile than higher rated securities. The Fund may be susceptible to government regulation, impacting hard asset sectors (such as the Precious metals, natural resources, and real estate sectors). Precious metals and natural resources securities are at times volatile and there may be sharp fluctuations in prices, even during periods of rising prices. To the extent the Funds use futures, swaps, and other derivatives, it is exposed to additional volatility and potential losses resulting from leverage. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, and possibly greater then, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets. Derivatives can be highly volatile, illiquid, and difficult to value. The Funds may be subject to greater risks than a fund whose portfolio has exposure to a broader range of sectors. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss.

 

The S&P International Dividend Opportunities Index is designed to serve as a benchmark for global income-seeking investors. The index seeks to track 100 high-yielding common stocks from around the world excluding the U.S. It measures the performance of companies that pay above-average yields in global markets outside the U.S. The index reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Clients cannot invest directly in the S&P International Dividend Opportunities Index.

 

The J.P. Morgan GBI Global ex-US Unhedged Index is an unmanaged index market representative of the total return performance in U.S. dollars on an unhedged basis of major non-U.S. bond markets. It reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Clients cannot invest directly in the J.P. Morgan GBI Global ex-US Unhedged Index.

 

The MSCI AC World Ex US Value Net Index captures large and mid cap securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics across 22 Developed and 27 Emerging Markets countries. The value investment style characteristics for index construction are defined using three variables: book value to price, 12-month forward earnings to price and dividend yield. Clients cannot invest directly in the MSCI AC World Ex US Value Net Index.

 

The MSCI Emerging Markets Net Index captures large and mid cap representation across 24 Emerging Markets countries. With 1,382 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. The index reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Clients cannot invest directly in the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Net Index

 

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

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The Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index is a capitalization-weighted index composed of thirty companies involved in the gold or silver mining industry. The NYSE ARCA Gold Miners Index is a pure-play, global index, tracking the performance of the largest publicly-traded companies worldwide which are primarily involved in the mining for gold and silver. The indexes reflect no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Clients cannot invest directly in the Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index or the NYSE ARCA Gold Miners Index.

 

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. One cannot invest directly in an Index.

 

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

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EuroPac International Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund) with a similar investment in the MSCI AC World Ex USA Value Index during the periods shown. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Class A shares, Class I shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI AC World Ex USA Value Index provides a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of U.S. based companies. This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance. The index is unmanaged and it is not available for investment.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2023

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Before deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

9.94%

7.93%

1.06%

Class I2 10.07% 8.21% 1.32%
After deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

5.03%

6.94%

0.60%

MSCI AC World Ex USA Value Index 15.07% 2.84% 1.72%

1Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares. Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares. Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851.

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EuroPac International Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

 

Expense ratio for Class A shares was 1.77% and for Class I shares was 1.52%, which were the amounts stated in the current prospectus dated March 1, 2023 and supplemented on May 15, 2023 and August 18, 2023. For the Fund’s current one-year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expense of the Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.75% and 1.50% of the average daily net assets of Class A and Class I shares of the Fund, respectively. The total annual fund operating expenses does not correlate to the ratio of expense to average net assets appearing in the financial highlights table, which reflects only the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include acquired fund fees and expenses. This agreement is in effect until February 29, 2024, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The graph and the performance table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged a redemption fee of 2.00%. Effective May 15, 2023, the Fund no longer charges redemption fees.

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EuroPac International Bond Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares, (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund) with a similar investment in the JP Morgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD during the periods shown. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Class A shares, Class I shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The JP Morgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD is an unmanaged index market representative of the total return performance in U.S. dollars on an unhedged basis of major non-U.S. bond markets. This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance. The index is unmanaged and it is not available for investment.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2023

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Before deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

7.26%

0.90%

-1.10%

Class I2 7.53% 1.14% -0.86%
After deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

2.48%

-0.02%

-1.56%

JP Morgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD -0.28% -4.64% -2.66%
1Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares. Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares. Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851.

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EuroPac International Bond Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

 

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares were 1.48% and 1.15%, respectively, and for Class I shares were 1.23% and 0.90%, respectively, which were the amounts stated in the current prospectus dated March 1, 2023 and supplemented on May 15, 2023 and August 18, 2023. For the Fund’s current one-year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.15% and 0.90% of the average daily nets assets of Class A and Class I shares of the Fund, respectively. This agreement is in effect until February 29, 2024, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The graph and the performance table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged a redemption fee of 2.00%. Effective May 15, 2023, the Fund no longer charges redemption fees.

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EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

The Fund commenced operations on January 10, 2014, after the conversion of a limited liability company account, Spongebob Ventures II LLC, which commenced operations February 28, 2010 (the “Predecessor Account”), into Class I shares of the Fund. The Fund’s objectives, policies, guidelines and restrictions are, in all material respects, equivalent to those of the Predecessor Account.

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares, (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund) with a similar investment in the S&P International Dividend Opportunities Index during the periods shown. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Class A shares, Class I shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The S&P International Dividend Opportunities Index serves as a benchmark for global income seeking investors. The index seeks to provide exposure to 100 high yielding common stocks from around the world while meeting diversification, stability and tradability requirements. This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance. The index is unmanaged and it is not available for investment.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2023

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Before deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

5.68%

5.41%

1.00%

Class I2 6.06% 5.69% 1.27%
After deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

0.89%

4.44%

0.54%

S&P International Dividend Opportunities Index 13.89% 2.51% 0.94%
1Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares. Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.

 

The performance table above includes the information for the Predecessor Account prior to January 10, 2014.

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EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851.

 

Expense ratio for Class A shares was 1.52% and for Class I shares was 1.27%, which were the amounts stated in the current prospectus dated March 1, 2023 and supplemented on May 15, 2023 and August 18, 2023. For the Fund’s current one-year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expense of the Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A and Class I shares of the Fund, respectively. The total annual fund operating expenses does not correlate to the ratio of expense to average net assets appearing in the financial highlights table, which reflects only the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include acquired fund fees and expenses. This agreement is in effect until February 29, 2024, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The graph and the performance table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged a redemption fee of 2.00%. Effective May 15, 2023, the Fund no longer charges redemption fees.

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EP Emerging Markets Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund) with a similar investment in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index during the periods shown. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Class A shares, Class I shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of large and mid-cap companies across 24 emerging markets countries.

 

These indices do not reflect expenses, fees or sales charges, which would lower performance. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2023

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Before deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

5.26%

2.47%

0.78%

Class I2 5.48% 2.72% 1.03%
After deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

0.49%

1.53%

0.32%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index 10.80% 1.59% 1.19%
1Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares. Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares. Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851.

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EP Emerging Markets Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

 

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares were 2.02% and 1.76%, respectively, and for Class I shares were 1.77% and 1.51%, respectively, which were the amounts stated in the current prospectus dated March 1, 2023 and supplemented on May 15, 2023 and August 18, 2023. For the Fund’s current one-year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.75% and 1.50% of the average daily net assets of Class A and Class I shares of the Fund, respectively. The total annual fund operating expenses does not correlate to the ratio of expense to average net assets appearing in the financial highlights table, which reflects only the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include acquired fund fees and expenses. This agreement is in effect until February 29, 2024, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such wavers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The graph and the performance table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged a redemption fee of 2.00%. Effective May 15, 2023, the Fund no longer charges redemption fees.

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EuroPac Gold Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund) with a similar investment in the Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index during the periods shown. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index is designed to track the performance of a set of companies involved in the gold or silver mining industry. This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance. The index is unmanaged and it is not available for investment.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2023

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Before deducting maximum sales charge      
Class A1 7.63% 4.64% 1.80%

Class I2

7.98%

4.90%

1.93%

After deducting maximum sales charge      

Class A1

2.84%

3.67%

1.34%

Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index 9.42% 13.17% 2.74%
1Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares. Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares. Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851.

 

Expense ratio for Class A shares was 1.40% and for Class I shares was 1.15%, which were the amounts stated in the current prospectus dated March 1, 2023 and supplemented on May 15, 2023 and August 18, 2023. For the Fund’s current one-year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report.

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EuroPac Gold Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2023 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

 

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The graph and the performance table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged a redemption fee of 2.00%. Effective May 15, 2023, the Fund no longer charges redemption fees.

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EuroPac International Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 86.8%     
     AUSTRALIA — 4.8%     
 183,000   Newcrest Mining Ltd.  $2,710,638 
 200,000   Sonic Healthcare Ltd.   3,647,552 
         6,358,190 
     BRAZIL — 2.9%     
 750,656   Ambev S.A. - ADR   1,899,160 
 689,700   Banco Bradesco S.A. - ADR   1,924,263 
         3,823,423 
     CANADA — 15.1%     
 89,928   Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.   4,218,523 
 85,000   Bank of Nova Scotia   3,441,556 
 260,000   Barrick Gold Corp.   4,154,800 
 1,000,000   IAMGOLD Corp. *   2,540,000 
 509,900   Kinross Gold Corp.   2,656,579 
 30,000   Nutrien Ltd.   1,611,000 
 84,694   Pan American Silver Corp.   1,237,379 
         19,859,837 
     CHILE — 1.5%     
 174,402   Cia Cervecerias Unidas S.A. - ADR   1,962,023 
           
     CHINA — 2.8%     
 100,000   Tencent Holdings Ltd.   3,695,705 
           
     DENMARK — 5.8%     
 30,000   Novo Nordisk A/S - ADR   2,897,100 
 50,000   Novozymes A/S   2,244,180 
 35,000   Royal Unibrew A/S   2,529,559 
         7,670,839 
     FRANCE — 4.4%     
 51,100   Societe BIC S.A.   3,203,550 
 25,000   Sodexo S.A.   2,642,048 
         5,845,598 
     GERMANY — 10.4%     
 25,000   adidas A.G.   4,422,812 
 20,000   BASF S.E.   921,278 
 56,000   Bayer A.G.   2,409,227 
 15,000   Carl Zeiss Meditec A.G.   1,297,323 
 34,000   Mercedes-Benz Group A.G.   1,994,096 

16

 

EuroPac International Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    GERMANY (Continued)    
 25,000   Volkswagen A.G.  $2,640,726 
         13,685,462 
     JAPAN — 4.6%     
 50,000   Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.   1,793,172 
 54,000   Calbee, Inc.   1,034,933 
 110,000   Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.   3,236,681 
         6,064,786 
     NETHERLANDS — 3.0%     
 22,000   Aalberts N.V.   684,837 
 100,000   Shell PLC   3,262,618 
         3,947,455 
     NORWAY — 2.7%     
 105,000   Equinor A.S.A.   3,519,582 
           
     SINGAPORE — 2.0%     
 165,000   Singapore Exchange Ltd.   1,141,214 
 842,700   Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.   1,464,816 
         2,606,030 
     SPAIN — 1.1%     
 382,689   Telefonica S.A.   1,476,335 
           
     SWEDEN — 0.8%     
 32,000   Alfa Laval A.B.   1,033,747 
           
     SWITZERLAND — 6.9%     
 10,000   Kuehne + Nagel International A.G.   2,687,699 
 25,000   Novartis A.G. - ADR   2,339,500 
 10,000   Roche Holding A.G.   2,570,628 
 5,000   Sandoz Group A.G. - ADR *   129,100 
 6,000   Sonova Holding A.G.   1,414,752 
         9,141,679 
     UNITED KINGDOM — 14.1%     
 85,000   BP PLC - ADR   3,109,300 
 200,000   British American Tobacco PLC - ADR   5,972,000 
 55,760   GSK PLC   1,990,632 
 40,000   Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC   2,675,094 
 75,000   Unilever PLC - ADR   3,551,250 

17

 

EuroPac International Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    UNITED KINGDOM (Continued)    
 1,423,470   Vodafone Group PLC  $1,309,793 
         18,608,069 
     UNITED STATES — 3.9%     
 52,000   Newmont Corp.   1,948,440 
 36,645   Philip Morris International, Inc.   3,267,268 
         5,215,708 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $114,971,845)   114,514,468 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 12.9%     
 17,023,077   Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund - Institutional Class, 5.147% 1   17,023,077 
     Total Short-Term Investments     
     (Cost $17,023,077)   17,023,077 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%     
     (Cost $131,994,922)   131,537,545 
           
     Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.3%   380,049 
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $131,917,594 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
PLC – Public Limited Company

*Non-income producing security.
1The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

18

 

EuroPac International Value Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Consumer, Non-cyclical   37.8%
Basic Materials   18.4%
Consumer, Cyclical   8.9%
Energy   7.5%
Communications   6.0%
Financial   4.9%
Industrial   3.3%
Total Common Stocks   86.8%
Short-Term Investments   12.9%
Total Investments   99.7%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   0.3%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

19

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 0.0%    
    UNITED STATES — 0.0%    
 1,197   Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. *  $266 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $1,585,230)   266 
         
Principal
Amount1
        
     FIXED INCOME SECURITIES — 92.0%     
     ARGENTINA — 1.4%     
 48,000,000   Argentina Treasury Bond BONCER
2.000%, 11/9/2026
   765,041 
           
     AUSTRALIA — 5.3%     
 2,050,000   Australia Government Bond
1.250%, 5/21/2032
   974,162 
 1,000,000   BHP Billiton Finance Ltd.
5.625%, 10/22/20792,3
   1,064,835 
 1,000,000   Newcrest Finance Pty Ltd.
5.750%, 11/15/20414
   900,728 
         2,939,725 
     BRAZIL — 4.7%     
 13,500,000   Brazilian Government International Bond
10.250%, 1/10/2028
   2,615,039 
           
     CANADA — 7.8%     
 1,500,000   Bank of Nova Scotia
2.490%, 9/23/2024
   1,052,664 
 1,500,000   Bell Canada, Inc.
2.500%, 5/14/20302
   892,437 
 2,000,000   Canadian Government Bond
2.500%, 6/1/2024
   1,421,480 
 1,500,000   Pembina Pipeline Corp.
3.310%, 2/1/20302
   936,296 
         4,302,877 
     COLOMBIA — 3.4%     
 8,150,000,000   Colombia Government International Bond
9.850%, 6/28/2027
   1,872,619 
           
     DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — 1.2%     
 37,000,000   Dominican Republic International Bond
9.750%, 6/5/2026
   651,179 

20

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Principal
Amount1
      Value 
    FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (Continued)    
    FRANCE — 2.2%    
 1,200,000   TotalEnergies S.E.
3.369% 2,3,5
  $1,204,538 
           
     GERMANY — 4.4%     
 48,700,000   Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau
4.400%, 7/25/2025
   2,422,142 
           
     IRELAND — 1.8%     
 1,000,000   Glencore Capital Finance DAC
0.500%, 9/7/20282
   995,929 
           
     LUXEMBOURG — 4.4%     
     European Investment Bank     
 24,500,000,000   5.750%, 1/24/2025   1,535,472 
 18,000,000   6.500%, 7/7/2027   873,922 
         2,409,394 
     MALTA — 1.2%     
 7,250,000   Gaming Innovation Group PLC
12.546% (Stockholm Interbank Offered Rates 3 Month + 850 basis points), 6/11/20242,4,6
   664,110 
           
     MEXICO — 5.0%     
     Mexican Bonos     
 15,000,000   5.750%, 3/5/2026   748,434 
 20,000,000   7.750%, 11/23/2034   933,984 
 21,000,000   Petroleos Mexicanos
7.190%, 9/12/2024
   1,098,887 
         2,781,305 
     NORWAY — 9.5%     
     Aker A.S.A.     
 4,000,000   6.600% (Oslo Bors Norway Interbank Offered Rate Fixing 3 Month + 190 basis points), 11/22/20242,6   358,818 
 5,000,000   6.275%, 9/27/2027   447,288 
     City of Oslo Norway     
 14,000,000   2.300%, 3/14/2024   1,239,422 
 5,000,000   1.320%, 2/16/2028   387,599 
 10,000,000   DNB Bank A.S.A.
7.020% (Oslo Bors Norway Interbank Offered Rate Fixing 3 Month + 230 basis points), 5/28/20302,6
   899,449 

21

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Principal
Amount1
      Value 
     FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (Continued)     
     NORWAY (Continued)     
 8,332,297   Lime Petroleum A.S.
13.990% (Oslo Bors Norway Interbank Offered Rate Fixing 3 Month + 925 basis points), 7/7/20252,4,6
  $742,157 
 13,000,000   Norway Government Bond
3.000%, 3/14/20244
   1,158,073 
         5,232,806 
     PERU — 2.4%     
 5,400,000   Peruvian Government International Bond
5.940%, 2/12/2029
   1,347,855 
           
     PHILIPPINES — 8.3%     
     Asian Development Bank     
 132,000,000   6.200%, 10/6/2026   1,542,136 
 100,000,000   6.150%, 2/25/2030   1,148,945 
 115,000,000   Philippine Government International Bond
6.250%, 1/14/2036
   1,924,493 
         4,615,574 
     SINGAPORE — 3.8%     
 1,000,000   Housing & Development Board
2.320%, 1/24/2028
   692,152 
 2,000,000   Singapore Government Bond
2.125%, 6/1/2026
   1,408,852 
         2,101,004 
     SOUTH KOREA — 4.1%     
 35,500,000,000   Export-Import Bank of Korea
7.250%, 12/7/2024
   2,248,892 
           
     SWEDEN — 1.6%     
 800,000   Betsson A.B.
10.455% (3-Month Euribor + 650 basis points), 6/23/20252,6
   887,322 
           
     THAILAND — 2.3%     
 47,000,000   Thailand Government Bond
3.390%, 6/17/2037
   1,292,243 
           
     UNITED KINGDOM — 8.5%     
 1,000,000   BP Capital Markets PLC
3.250% 2,3,5
   994,790 
     European Bank for Reconstruction & Development     
 86,000,000   2.000%, 2/5/2024   1,499,998 
 75,000,000   5.150%, 2/16/2024   896,662 

22

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Principal
Amount1
      Value 
     FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (Continued)     
     UNITED KINGDOM (Continued)     
 370,000   Rolls-Royce PLC
1.625%, 5/9/20282
  $333,586 
 1,000,000   Vodafone Group PLC
4.200%, 10/3/20782,3
   975,172 
         4,700,208 
     UNITED STATES — 8.7%     
 18,000,000,000   Inter-American Development Bank
5.100%, 11/17/2026
   1,095,922 
     International Bank for Reconstruction & Development     
 75,000,000   6.000%, 1/16/2025   889,546 
 2,000,000   9.750%, 1/21/2027   391,834 
 18,500,000,000   6.500%, 12/8/2027   1,173,530 
 26,000,000   International Finance Corp.
7.000%, 7/20/2027
   1,293,150 
         4,843,982 
     TOTAL FIXED INCOME SECURITIES     
     (Cost $56,498,523)   50,893,784 
         
Number
of Shares
        
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.2%    
 2,891,824   Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund - Institutional Class, 5.220% 7   2,891,824 
     Total Short-Term Investments     
     (Cost $2,891,824)   2,891,824 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.2%     
     (Cost $60,975,577)   53,785,874 
           
     Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 2.8%   1,566,070 
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $55,351,944 

 

PLC – Public Limited Company
* Non-income producing security.
1 Local currency.
2 Callable.
3 Variable rate security.
4 Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are restricted and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of these securities is $3,465,068, which represents 6.26% of Net Assets.
5 Perpetual security. Maturity date is not applicable.
6 Floating rate security.
7 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

23

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Basic Materials   0.0%
Total Common Stocks   0.0%
Fixed Income Securities     
Government   61.5%
Financial   9.4%
Energy   9.0%
Basic Materials   5.3%
Communications   3.4%
Consumer, Cyclical   2.8%
Industrial   0.6%
Total Fixed Income Securities   92.0%
Short-Term Investments   5.2%
Total Investments   97.2%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   2.8%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

24

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 90.1%     
     AUSTRALIA — 5.2%     
 470,000   Evolution Mining Ltd.  $1,064,387 
 85,000   Newcrest Mining Ltd.   1,259,040 
 180,000   Northern Star Resources Ltd.   1,334,813 
 50,000   Sonic Healthcare Ltd.   911,888 
 630,000   Telstra Group Ltd.   1,522,647 
         6,092,775 
     BRAZIL — 4.5%     
 700,000   Ambev S.A. - ADR   1,771,000 
 250,000   B3 S.A. - Brasil Bolsa Balcao   550,399 
 550,000   Banco Bradesco S.A. - ADR   1,534,500 
 150,000   Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. - ADR   796,500 
 40,000   Vale S.A. - ADR   548,400 
         5,200,799 
     CANADA — 17.8%     
 45,000   Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.   2,110,950 
 220,000   Alamos Gold, Inc. - Class A   2,723,600 
 350,000   Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.   1,761,609 
 22,000   Bank of Nova Scotia   890,756 
 191,000   Barrick Gold Corp.   3,052,180 
 10,000   BCE, Inc.   371,214 
 60,000   Canadian Utilities Ltd. - Class A   1,269,397 
 500,000   Equinox Gold Corp. *   2,200,000 
 800,000   IAMGOLD Corp. *   2,032,000 
 15,000   Nutrien Ltd.   805,500 
 150,000   Pan American Silver Corp.   2,191,500 
 50,000   Power Corp. of Canada   1,204,572 
         20,613,278 
     FINLAND — 1.6%     
 160,000   Fortum Oyj   1,896,096 
           
     FRANCE — 9.4%     
 35,000   Danone S.A.   2,079,410 
 206,000   Engie S.A.   3,270,367 
 15,000   Sanofi   1,360,174 
 40,000   TotalEnergies S.E. - ADR   2,664,000 
 55,000   Veolia Environnement S.A.   1,503,174 
         10,877,125 
     GERMANY — 5.7%     
 19,000   BASF S.E.   875,214 

25

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS (Continued)     
     GERMANY (Continued)     
 55,000   Bayer A.G.  $2,366,205 
 130,000   E.ON S.E.   1,543,329 
 15,000   Mercedes-Benz Group A.G.   879,748 
 7,000   SAP S.E.   938,715 
         6,603,211 
     ITALY — 3.4%     
 400,000   Enel S.p.A.   2,534,335 
 85,000   Eni S.p.A.   1,387,557 
         3,921,892 
     NEW ZEALAND — 1.0%     
 2,600,000   Kiwi Property Group Ltd.   1,173,969 
           
     NORWAY — 5.6%     
 42,794   Aker BP A.S.A.   1,230,074 
 100,000   Austevoll Seafood A.S.A.   683,018 
 55,000   Equinor A.S.A. - ADR   1,835,350 
 150,000   Norsk Hydro A.S.A.   855,071 
 180,000   Telenor A.S.A.   1,839,316 
         6,442,829 
     SINGAPORE — 3.9%     
 50,000   DBS Group Holdings Ltd.   1,199,606 
 1,200,000   Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.   2,085,889 
 4,000,000   Starhill Global REIT - REIT   1,300,029 
         4,585,524 
     SOUTH KOREA — 0.9%     
 50,000   SK Telecom Co., Ltd. - ADR   1,013,000 
           
     SPAIN — 6.3%     
 200,000   Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.   1,570,627 
 55,000   Endesa S.A.   1,033,832 
 107,313   Iberdrola S.A.   1,192,241 
 85,000   Repsol S.A.   1,243,387 
 578,064   Telefonica S.A.   2,230,051 
         7,270,138 
     SWITZERLAND — 3.9%     
 20,000   Novartis A.G. - ADR   1,871,600 
 10,000   Roche Holding A.G.   2,570,628 

26

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    SWITZERLAND (Continued)    
 4,000   Sandoz Group A.G. - ADR *  $103,280 
         4,545,508 
     UNITED KINGDOM — 17.7%     
 75,000   BP PLC - ADR   2,743,500 
 111,000   British American Tobacco PLC - ADR   3,314,460 
 55,000   GSK PLC   1,963,500 
 520,000   John Wood Group PLC *   896,901 
 18,000   Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC   1,203,792 
 60,000   Shell PLC - ADR   3,908,400 
 40,000   Unilever PLC - ADR   1,894,000 
 5,000,000   Vodafone Group PLC   4,600,705 
         20,525,258 
     UNITED STATES — 3.2%     
 40,000   Newmont Corp.   1,498,800 
 25,000   Philip Morris International, Inc.   2,229,000 
         3,727,800 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $114,916,744)   104,489,202 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.5%     
 10,973,753   Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund - Institutional Class, 5.220% 1   10,973,753 
     Total Short-Term Investments     
     (Cost $10,973,753)   10,973,753 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.6%     
     (Cost $125,890,497)   115,462,955 
           
     Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.4%   446,249 
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $115,909,204 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust
* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

27

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Consumer, Non-cyclical   21.0%
Basic Materials   19.4%
Utilities   13.8%
Energy   13.7%
Communications   11.8%
Financial   8.8%
Technology   0.8%
Consumer, Cyclical   0.8%
Total Common Stocks   90.1%
Short-Term Investments   9.5%
Total Investments   99.6%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   0.4%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

28

 

EP Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 86.9%     
     BRAZIL — 4.1%     
 325,000   Ambev S.A.  $828,970 
 550,000   B3 S.A. - Brasil Bolsa Balcao   1,210,877 
 754,890   Locaweb Servicos de Internet S.A. 1   814,511 
 568,975   Lojas Quero Quero S.A. *   438,993 
         3,293,351 
     CHINA — 23.1%     
 70,000   Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. *   720,651 
 300,000   Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. - Class H   746,605 
 75,000   ANTA Sports Products Ltd.   848,207 
 2,700,000   China Forestry Holdings Co., Ltd. *,2   - 
 700,000   Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co., Ltd. - Class A   1,478,168 
 1,750,000   CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.   1,528,558 
 125,000   ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.   946,887 
 652,995   Haitian International Holdings Ltd.   1,557,765 
 324,904   Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co., Ltd. - Class A   1,025,028 
 290,764   Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology, Inc. - Class A   771,484 
 120,000   Lepu Medical Technology Beijing Co., Ltd. - Class A   282,696 
 100,000   Midea Group Co., Ltd. - Class A   723,404 
 10,000   NetEase, Inc. - ADR   1,069,200 
 190,000   Shandong WIT Dyne Health Co., Ltd. - Class A   843,655 
 35,000   Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. - Class A   1,367,971 
 92,000   Tencent Holdings Ltd.   3,404,784 
 60,000   Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. - Class A   1,278,986 
         18,594,049 
     HONG KONG — 1.7%     
 750,000   China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd.   651,358 
 250,000   China Resources Gas Group Ltd.   739,026 
         1,390,384 
     HUNGARY — 1.5%     
 50,000   Richter Gedeon Nyrt   1,172,362 
           
     INDIA — 8.3%     
 30,000   AIA Engineering Ltd.   1,266,815 
 850,000   Castrol India Ltd.   1,390,127 
 50,000   GMM Pfaudler Ltd.   1,041,767 
 150,000   Indraprastha Gas Ltd.   689,035 
 30,000   Infosys Ltd. - ADR   492,600 
 15,200   L&T Technology Services Ltd. 1   765,217 
 12,550   Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. 1   211,917 

29

 

EP Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    INDIA (Continued)    
 32,060   Mphasis Ltd.  $818,500 
         6,675,978 
     INDONESIA — 8.5%     
 55,000,000   Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk P.T.   2,769,909 
 2,000,000   Astra International Tbk P.T.   727,559 
 1,000,000   Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk P.T.   651,558 
 3,500,000   Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk P.T.   1,465,289 
 10,000,000   Industri Jamu Dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk P.T.   321,058 
 550,000   United Tractors Tbk P.T.   870,379 
         6,805,752 
     MEXICO — 6.5%     
 100,000   Arca Continental S.A.B. de C.V.   896,722 
 800,000   Bolsa Mexicana de Valores S.A.B. de C.V.   1,247,324 
 40,000   Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de C.V. - Class B   862,056 
 170,000   Regional S.A.B. de C.V. - Class A   1,293,222 
 250,000   Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V.   894,808 
         5,194,132 
     PHILIPPINES — 0.6%     
 3,200,000   DMCI Holdings, Inc.   517,166 
           
     SOUTH AFRICA — 4.9%     
 60,000   Clicks Group Ltd.   884,153 
 164,662   JSE Ltd.   783,121 
 250,000   Mr Price Group Ltd.   1,806,975 
 90,000   Vodacom Group Ltd.   489,948 
         3,964,197 
     SOUTH KOREA — 12.7%     
 8,000   BGF retail Co., Ltd.   818,093 
 9,050   Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd.   1,009,939 
 9,000   Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd.   1,142,199 
 14,000   Kia Corp.   799,840 
 113,345   Koh Young Technology, Inc.   928,854 
 10,000   KT&G Corp.   630,833 
 3,500   LG H&H Co., Ltd.   820,555 
 5,000   NCSoft Corp.   863,834 
 9,000   Orion Corp.   796,546 
 25,000   S-1 Corp.   1,010,426 
 16,000   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.   796,398 

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EP Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    SOUTH KOREA (Continued)    
 9,775   Tokai Carbon Korea Co., Ltd.  $601,944 
         10,219,461 
     TAIWAN — 10.7%     
 550,000   Asia Cement Corp.   679,182 
 15,000   ASPEED Technology, Inc.   1,198,765 
 400,000   Formosa Plastics Corp.   951,269 
 150,000   Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.   758,486 
 11,000   Largan Precision Co., Ltd.   704,515 
 40,000   Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd.   353,894 
 50,000   Poya International Co., Ltd.   768,623 
 100,000   Realtek Semiconductor Corp.   1,246,287 
 33,580   Silergy Corp.   300,133 
 75,000   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.   1,224,939 
 10,000   Voltronic Power Technology Corp.   401,039 
         8,587,132 
           
     THAILAND — 0.7%     
 1,500,000   Thai Beverage PCL   592,463 
           
     UNITED KINGDOM — 2.8%     
 75,000   British American Tobacco PLC   2,247,089 
           
     URUGUAY — 0.8%     
 500   MercadoLibre, Inc. *   620,370 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $79,091,019)   69,873,886 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 13.4%     
 10,768,501   Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund - Institutional Class, 5.220% 3   10,768,501 
     Total Short-Term Investments     
     (Cost $10,768,501)   10,768,501 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.3%     
     (Cost $89,859,520)   80,642,387 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.3)%   (223,134)
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $80,419,253 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
PCL – Public Company Limited
PLC – Public Limited Company
* Non-income producing security.

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EP Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

1 Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are restricted and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of these securities is $1,791,645, which represents 2.23% of Net Assets.
2 Level 3 securities fair valued under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.00% of Net Assets. The total value of these securities is $0.
3 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

32

 

EP Emerging Markets Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Consumer, Non-cyclical   22.9%
Consumer, Cyclical   16.9%
Industrial   12.6%
Technology   9.3%
Communications   8.6%
Basic Materials   6.5%
Financial   6.5%
Utilities   3.0%
Energy   0.6%
Total Common Stocks   86.9%
Short-Term Investments   13.4%
Total Investments   100.3%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (0.3)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

33

 

EuroPac Gold Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 99.8%     
     DIVERSIFIED EXPLORATION AND MINING — 2.6%     
 880,000   Carbon Neutral1,2,4  $1,730,603 
 6,000,000   Nuvau Minerals Corp.1,2,4   3,244,880 
         4,975,483 
     GOLD EXPLORATION — 6.7%     
 4,457,142   Alpha Exploration Ltd.*,2,3   2,185,504 
 5,030,228   Aurion Resources Ltd.*,2   1,704,794 
 10,412,498   Besra Gold, Inc.*,2   858,681 
 151,265   Dakota Gold Corp.*   435,642 
 6,214,364   Heliostar Metals Ltd.*,2,3   1,277,108 
 7,036,824   Heliostar Metals Ltd.*1,2,3   1,446,131 
 847,800   Irving Resources, Inc.*,2   324,008 
 4,000,000   Radius Gold, Inc.*,2,3   490,337 
 7,956,500   Revival Gold, Inc.*,2,3   1,950,685 
 4,085,164   Vista Gold Corp.*   1,509,060 
 8,200   Vista Gold Corp.*,2   2,956 
 1,300,000   Western Exploration, Inc.*,2,3   684,310 
         12,869,216 
     GOLD MINING — 34.7%     
 226,440   Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.   10,622,300 
 85,000   AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. - ADR   1,516,400 
 3,385,229   B2Gold Corp.   10,934,290 
 150,000   B2Gold Corp.2   480,242 
 675,392   Barrick Gold Corp.   10,792,764 
 1,443,099   Equinox Gold Corp.*,2   6,316,420 
 120,000   Equinox Gold Corp.*   528,000 
 787,687   Evolution Mining Ltd.2   1,783,838 
 390,690   Gold Fields Ltd. - ADR   5,086,784 
 5,056,300   i-80 Gold Corp.*,2   6,963,898 
 100,000   IAMGOLD Corp.*   254,000 
 230,005   Kinross Gold Corp.   1,198,326 
 33,000   Newmont Corp.   1,236,510 
 4,971,600   OceanaGold Corp.2   8,317,070 
 100,000   OceanaGold Corp.   168,300 
 5,000   Polyus PJSC - GDR*,2,4    
         66,199,142 
     PRECIOUS METALS DEVELOPMENTAL — 3.9%     
 2,298,263   Adriatic Metals PLC*,2   4,956,923 
 673,400   Artemis Gold, Inc.*,2   2,471,594 
         7,428,517 

34

 

EuroPac Gold Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
     COMMON STOCKS (Continued)     
     PRECIOUS METALS EXPLORATION — 4.0%     
 1,243,182   Almadex Minerals Ltd.*,2  $192,734 
 3,800,000   G2 Goldfields, Inc.*,2   2,219,498 
 1,490,027   Harfang Exploration, Inc.*,2   166,538 
 2,846,300   Kenorland Minerals Ltd.*,2   1,251,978 
 5,645,900   Midland Exploration, Inc.*,2,3   1,730,248 
 8,829,204   Mundoro Capital, Inc.*,2,3   1,177,821 
 5,903,500   Newcore Gold Ltd.*,2   617,254 
 1,360,000   Riverside Resources, Inc.*,2   107,874 
 10,000   Seabridge Gold, Inc.*   109,600 
         7,573,545 
     ROYALTY COMPANIES — 35.4%     
 7,581,800   Elemental Altus Royalties Corp.*,2,3   6,287,186 
 646,743   EMX Royalty Corp.*   1,131,800 
 124,000   EMX Royalty Corp.*,2   219,066 
 89,096   Franco-Nevada Corp.   10,829,619 
 1,559,000   Lara Exploration Ltd.*,2   685,744 
 2,182,769   Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd.2   6,122,708 
 378,337   Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd.   1,051,777 
 650,000   Nova Royalty Corp.*,2   642,126 
 5,221,651   Orogen Royalties, Inc.*,2   2,598,024 
 640,889   Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.   7,831,664 
 323,120   Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.2   3,949,296 
 91,700   Royal Gold, Inc.   9,567,061 
 2,850,000   Star Royalties Ltd.*,2   560,012 
 409,359   Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.   5,247,982 
 232,200   Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.   9,810,450 
 25,000   Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.2   1,055,848 
         67,590,363 
     SILVER: EXPLORATION AND MINING — 12.5%     
 3,624,980   Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc.*   10,186,194 
 753,761   Pan American Silver Corp.   11,012,448 
 548,644   SilverCrest Metals, Inc.*   2,726,761 
         23,925,403 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $191,026,805)   190,561,669 
     WARRANTS — 0.0%     
     DIVERSIFIED EXPLORATION AND MINING — 0.0%     
 2,000,000   Nuvau Minerals Corp., Strike Price: 0.75 CAD, Expiration Date: March 15, 2025*,1,2,4    

35

 

EuroPac Gold Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
     WARRANTS (Continued)     
     DIVERSIFIED EXPLORATION AND MINING (Continued)     
 1,000,000   Nuvau Minerals Corp., Strike Price: 1.00 CAD, Expiration Date: November 13, 2026*,1,2,4  $ 
          
     GOLD EXPLORATION — 0.0%     
 1,428,571   Alpha Exploration Ltd., Strike Price: 1.05 CAD, Expiration Date: November 20, 2025*,1,2    
 1,600,000   Alpha Exploration Ltd., Strike Price: 1.05 CAD, Expiration Date: June 20, 2026*,1,2    
 3,068,182   Heliostar Metals Ltd., Strike Price: 0.30 CAD, Expiration Date: February 15, 2026*,1,2    
 3,518,412   Heliostar Metals Ltd., Strike Price: 0.40 CAD, Expiration Date: January 25, 2025*,1,2    
 4,000,000   Radius Gold, Inc.; Strike Price: 0.35 CAD, Expiration Date: July 19, 2025*,1,2    
 650,000   Western Exploration, Inc., Strike Price: 2.15 CAD, Expiration Date: June 20, 2026*,1,2    
          
     PRECIOUS METALS EXPLORATION — 0.0%     
 2,100,000   Newcore Gold, Ltd., Strike Price: 0.20 CAD, Expiration Date: June 29, 2024*,1,2    
 750,000   Revival Gold, Inc., Strike Price: 0.72 CAD, Expiration Date: July 18, 2026*,1,2    
 800,000   Revival Gold, Inc., Strike Price: 0.80 CAD, Expiration Date: January 25, 2024*,1,2    
 6,750,000   Thomson Resources Ltd., Strike Price: 0.115 AUD, Expiration Date: November 8, 2024*,1,2,4
    
 2,500,000   Thomson Resources Ltd., Strike Price: 0.20 AUD, Expiration Date: March 29, 2024*,1,2,4    
          
     ROYALTY COMPANIES — 0.0%     
 62,000   EMX Royalty Corp., Strike Price: 4.00 CAD, Expiration Date: November 10, 2023*,1,2    
 58,350   Vox Royalty Corp., Strike Price: 4.50 CAD, Expiration Date: April 13, 2024*,1,2    
          
     SILVER: EXPLORATION AND MINING — 0.0%     
 1,880,000   Golden Arrow Resources Corp., Strike Price: 0.40 CAD, Expiration Date: March 21, 2024*,1,2    
     TOTAL WARRANTS     
     (Cost $—)    

36

 

EuroPac Gold Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2023

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3%    
 493,252   Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund - Institutional Class, 5.22%5  $493,252 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $493,252)   493,252 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%     
     (Cost $191,520,057)   191,054,921 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%   (164,990)
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $190,889,931 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
AUD – Australian Dollar
CAD – Canadian Dollar
GDR – Global Depository Receipt
PJSC – Public Joint Stock Company
PLC – Public Limited Company
* Non-income producing security.
1 Securities noted are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.  At October 31, 2023, the value of these restricted securities amounted to $6,421,614 or 3.36% of net assets.
2 Foreign security denominated in U.S. dollars.
3 Affiliated company.
4 Level 3 securities fair valued under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, representing 2.61% of Net Assets. The total value of these securities is $4,975,483.
5 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

37

 

EuroPac Gold Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2023

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Royalty Companies   35.4%
Gold Mining   34.7%
Silver: Exploration and Mining   12.5%
Gold Exploration   6.7%
Precious Metals Exploration   4.0%
Precious Metals Developmental   3.9%
Diversified Exploration and Mining   2.6%
Total Common Stocks   99.8%
Short-Term Investments   0.3%
Warrants   0.0%
Total Investments   100.1%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (0.1)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

38

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

As of October 31, 2023

 

 

  

EuroPac International
Value Fund

  

EuroPac International
Bond Fund

  

EuroPac International
Dividend Income Fund

 
Assets:            
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost  $131,994,922   $60,975,577   $125,890,497 
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost   -    -    - 
Warrants, at cost   -    -    - 
Foreign currency, at cost   -    682,994    53,318 
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value  $131,537,545   $53,785,874   $115,462,955 
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value   -    -    - 
Warrants, at value   -    -    - 
Foreign currency, at value   -    664,587    53,173 
Cash held at broker   -    -    - 
Receivables:               
Investment securities sold   -    -    - 
Fund shares sold   6,887    -    693 
Reclaims receivable   451,342    -    397,511 
Dividends and interest   218,019    1,015,002    166,206 
Prepaid expenses   16,596    18,221    32,476 
Total assets   132,230,389    55,483,684    116,113,014 
                
Liabilities:               
Payables:               
Investment securities purchased   -    -    - 
Fund shares redeemed   79,182    33,316    26,414 
Advisory fees   119,125    13,971    83,856 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   12,745    5,239    10,872 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   21,742    8,196    20,048 
Fund accounting and administration fees
   19,853    11,772    18,190 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   12,495    9,502    8,676 
Custody fees   8,297    11,722    4,136 
Auditing fees   14,496    14,945    14,526 
Trustees’ deferred compensation (Note 3)   11,140    10,355    10,994 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   3,931    1,192    182 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   1,750    2,635    1,213 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    -    - 
Accrued other expenses   8,039    8,895    4,703 
Total liabilities   312,795    131,740    203,810 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)               
Net Assets  $131,917,594   $55,351,944   $115,909,204 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

39

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued 

As of October 31, 2023

 

 

  

EuroPac International
Value Fund

  

EuroPac International
Bond Fund

  

EuroPac International
Dividend Income Fund

 
Components of Net Assets:               
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized)   $136,661,108   $63,355,951   $128,476,110 
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)   (4,743,514)   (8,004,007)   (12,566,906)
Net Assets  $131,917,594   $55,351,944   $115,909,204 
                
Maximum Offering Price per Share:               
Class A Shares:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
  $104,915,413   $41,366,833   $93,526,723 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding   11,434,543    5,000,475    10,834,044 
Redemption price per share  $9.18   $8.27   $8.63 
Maximum sales charge (4.50% of offering price)*   0.43    0.39    0.41 
Maximum public offering price to public  $9.61   $8.66   $9.04 
                
Class I Shares:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
  $27,002,181   $13,985,111   $22,382,481 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding   2,933,912    1,658,317    2,588,541 
Offering and redemption price per share  $9.20   $8.43   $8.65 

 

* On sales of $50,000 or more, the sales charge will be reduced.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

40

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued 

As of October 31, 2023

 

 

  

EP Emerging Markets
Fund

  

EuroPac Gold Fund

 
Assets:        
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost  $89,859,520   $176,407,428 
Investments in affiliated issuers, at cost   -    15,112,629 
Warrants, at cost   -    - 
Foreign currency, at cost   9,868    2,848 
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value  $80,642,387   $180,112,777 
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value   -    10,942,144 
Warrants, at value   -    - 
Foreign currency, at value   9,871    2,839 
Cash held at broker   -    93,835 
Receivables:          
Investment securities sold   -    127,125 
Fund shares sold   34,674    106,684 
Reclaims receivable   -    - 
Dividends and interest   137,080    5,582 
Prepaid expenses   8,355    2,609 
Total assets   80,832,367    191,393,595 
           
Liabilities:          
Payables:          
Investment securities purchased   -    51,133 
Fund shares redeemed   21,586    149,329 
Advisory fees   66,004    131,770 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   20,258    18,067 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   14,129    35,692 
Fund accounting and administration fees   15,386    27,258 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   9,054    21,258 
Custody fees   28,769    19,438 
Auditing fees   14,846    15,542 
Trustees’ deferred compensation (Note 3)   12,002    12,446 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   2,546    2,726 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   5,596    1,512 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   186,573    - 
Accrued other expenses   16,365    17,493 
Total liabilities   413,114    503,664 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)          
Net Assets  $80,419,253   $190,889,931 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

41

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued 

As of October 31, 2023

 

 

  

EP Emerging Markets
Fund

  

EuroPac Gold Fund

 
Components of Net Assets:          
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized)  $97,427,118   $224,774,934 
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)   (17,007,865)   (33,885,003)
Net Assets  $80,419,253   $190,889,931 
           
Maximum Offering Price per Share:          
Class A Shares:          
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $68,563,848   $162,861,426 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding   7,766,860    19,571,024 
Redemption price per share  $8.83   $8.32 
Maximum sales charge (4.50% of offering price)*   0.42    0.39 
Maximum public offering price to public  $9.25   $8.71 
           
Class I Shares:          
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $11,855,405   $28,028,505 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding   1,301,726    3,339,023 
Offering and redemption price per share  $9.11   $8.39 

 

* On sales of $50,000 or more, the sales charge will be reduced.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

42

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 

For the Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

 

  

EuroPac
International
Value Fund

  

EuroPac
International
Bond Fund

  

EuroPac
International
Dividend Income
Fund

 
Investment Income:               
Dividend income from unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign withholding taxes of $505,259, $0 and $558,275, respectively)  $4,749,020   $-   $4,920,364 
Interest income from unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign withholding taxes of $0, $20,722 and $0, respectively)   779,833    2,613,916    581,432 
Total investment income   5,528,853    2,613,916    5,501,796 
                
Expenses:               
Advisory fees   1,457,173    311,694    1,013,069 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   105,836    37,523    95,282 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   280,963    104,494    247,150 
Fund accounting and administration fees   177,524    101,569    168,826 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   71,168    47,775    64,246 
Custody fees   32,872    31,945    31,569 
Registration fees   42,165    33,854    36,635 
Legal fees   16,993    16,021    13,748 
Auditing fees   15,501    16,232    15,502 
Shareholder reporting fees   11,446    8,121    12,096 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   9,355    6,884    8,887 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   7,756    8,201    6,107 
Miscellaneous   7,672    5,585    7,258 
Insurance fees   4,643    3,909    3,960 
Tax reclaim service fees   1,178    -    1,178 
Excise tax expenses   -    -    - 
Total expenses   2,242,245    733,807    1,725,513 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   38,509    (161,772)   12,623 
Net expenses   2,280,754    572,035    1,738,136 
Net investment income (loss)   3,248,099    2,041,881    3,763,660 
                
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on:               
Net realized gain (loss) on:               
Investments in unaffiliated issuers   4,832,494    (647,756)   1,944,906 
Investments in affiliated issuers   -    -    - 
Warrants   -    -    - 
Purchased options contracts   -    -    - 
Foreign currency transactions   (10,763)   (74,700)   (39,585)
Deferred non-US taxes   -    -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   4,821,731    (722,456)   1,905,321 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:                
Investments in unaffiliated issuers   2,613,130    1,851,775    (341,945)
Investments in affiliated issuers   -    -    - 
Warrants   -    -    - 
Purchased options contracts   -    -    - 
Foreign currency translations   5,443    (8,397)   14,014 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   2,618,573    1,843,378    (327,931)

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

43

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued 

For the Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

 

  

EuroPac
International
Value Fund

  

EuroPac
International
Bond Fund

  

EuroPac
International
Dividend Income
Fund

 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   7,440,304    1,120,922    1,577,390 
                
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $10,688,403   $3,162,803   $5,341,050 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

44

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued 

For the Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

 

  

EP Emerging Markets
Fund

  

EuroPac
Gold Fund

 
Investment Income:          
Dividend income from unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign withholding taxes of $316,626 and $362,537, respectively)  $2,064,238   $2,236,328 
Interest income from unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign withholding taxes of $0 and $0, respectively)   400,955    291,982 
Total investment income   2,465,193    2,528,310 
           
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   883,989    1,684,302 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   73,593    189,205 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   182,818    461,964 
Fund accounting and administration fees   137,740    239,618 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   64,357    109,777 
Custody fees   89,400    44,501 
Registration fees   40,672    44,050 
Legal fees   21,461    13,395 
Auditing fees   16,031    16,597 
Shareholder reporting fees   18,295    22,561 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   9,110    9,592 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   10,921    6,398 
Miscellaneous   6,680    7,483 
Insurance fees   3,537    4,216 
Tax reclaim service fees   -    - 
Excise tax expenses   164    - 
Total expenses   1,558,768    2,853,659 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (147,804)   - 
Net expenses   1,410,964    2,853,659 
Net investment income (loss)   1,054,229    (325,349)
           
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on:          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments in unaffiliated issuers   (4,239,620)   684,056 
Investments in affiliated issuers   -    (1,142,359)
Warrants   -    (23,007)
Purchased options contracts   -    (146,127)
Foreign currency transactions   (71,194)   (15,188)
Deferred non-US taxes   (319,972)   - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (4,630,786)   (642,625)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:          
Investments in unaffiliated issuers   5,729,268    9,720,368 
Investments in affiliated issuers   -    (1,206,116)
Warrants   -    23,007 
Purchased options contracts   -    130,934 
Foreign currency translations   1,531    5,510 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   249,114    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   5,979,913    8,673,703 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1,349,127    8,031,078 
           
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $2,403,356   $7,705,729 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

45

 

EuroPac International Value Fund 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2023

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022

 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:          
Operations:          
Net investment income (loss)  $3,248,099   $2,444,756 
Net realized gain (loss) investments and foreign currency transactions   4,821,731    6,042,638 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations   2,618,573    (17,454,070)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   10,688,403    (8,966,676)
           
Distributions to Shareholders:          
Distributions:          
Class A   (2,524,990)   (1,734,767)
Class I   (583,833)   (181,202)
Total   (3,108,823)   (1,915,969)
           
Capital Transactions:          
Net proceeds from shares sold:          
Class A   12,060,129    20,055,594 
Class I   20,535,748    10,434,286 
Reinvestment of distributions:          
Class A   1,652,705    1,139,021 
Class I   565,294    175,650 
Cost of shares redeemed:          
Class A1   (16,963,146)   (14,301,539)
Class I2   (6,771,222)   (3,731,679)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   11,079,508    13,771,333 
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   18,659,088    2,888,688 
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of period   113,258,506    110,369,818 
End of period  $131,917,594   $113,258,506 
Capital Share Transactions:          
Shares sold:          
Class A   1,247,913    2,087,327 
Class I   2,102,069    1,099,332 
Shares reinvested:          
Class A   171,930    125,096 
Class I   58,610    19,471 
Shares redeemed:          
Class A   (1,764,456)   (1,535,850)
Class I   (701,349)   (395,850)
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions   1,114,717    1,399,526 

 

1 Net of redemption fees of $892 and $6,496, respectively.
2 Net of redemption fees of $5,272 and $649, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

46

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2023

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022

 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:          
Operations:          
Net investment income (loss)  $2,041,881   $1,413,227 
Net realized gain (loss) investments and foreign currency transactions   (722,456)   (2,901,607)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations   1,843,378    (4,593,440)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   3,162,803    (6,081,820)
           
Capital Transactions:          
Net proceeds from shares sold:          
Class A   5,803,819    5,211,943 
Class I   8,669,085    3,448,591 
Cost of shares redeemed:          
Class A1   (5,347,033)   (6,771,054)
Class I   (1,366,869)   (755,835)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   7,759,002    1,133,645 
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   10,921,805    (4,948,175)
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of period   44,430,139    49,378,314 
End of period  $55,351,944   $44,430,139 
Capital Share Transactions:          
Shares sold:          
Class A   698,891    618,099 
Class I   1,017,707    416,371 
Shares redeemed:          
Class A   (644,514)   (815,686)
Class I   (160,219)   (89,344)
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions   911,865    129,440 

 

1 Net of redemption fees of $0 and $1,154, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

47

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2023

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022

 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:          
Operations:          
Net investment income (loss)  $3,763,660   $3,824,864 
Net realized gain (loss) investments and foreign currency transactions   1,905,321    3,528,768 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations   (327,931)   (14,268,153)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   5,341,050    (6,914,521)
           
Distributions to Shareholders:          
Distributions:          
Class A   (3,005,745)   (2,357,336)
Class I   (694,895)   (315,639)
Total   (3,700,640)   (2,672,975)
           
Capital Transactions:          
Net proceeds from shares sold:          
Class A   16,092,459    23,850,281 
Class I   17,809,554    15,945,807 
Reinvestment of distributions:          
Class A   1,965,423    1,536,777 
Class I   680,810    307,834 
Cost of shares redeemed:          
Class A1   (16,755,225)   (17,784,927)
Class I2   (10,157,527)   (4,260,480)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   9,635,494    19,595,292 
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   11,275,904    10,007,796 
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of period   104,633,300    94,625,504 
End of period  $115,909,204   $104,633,300 
Capital Share Transactions:          
Shares sold:          
Class A   1,730,610    2,556,909 
Class I   1,892,108    1,704,452 
Shares reinvested:          
Class A   216,567    174,830 
Class I   74,911    35,364 
Shares redeemed:          
Class A   (1,823,879)   (1,961,451)
Class I   (1,099,015)   (490,020)
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions   991,302    2,020,084 

 

1 Net of redemption fees of $4,564 and $8,780, respectively.
2 Net of redemption fees of $334 and $5,873, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

48

 

EP Emerging Markets Fund 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2023

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022

 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:          
Operations:          
Net investment income (loss)  $1,054,229   $(511,607)
Net realized gain (loss) investments and foreign currency transactions   (4,630,786)   (890,278)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments, deferred non-U.S. taxes and foreign currency translations   5,979,913    (31,787,188)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   2,403,356    (33,189,073)
           
Distributions to Shareholders:          
Distributions:          
Class A   (325,165)   (17,170,692)
Class I   (40,506)   (720,947)
Total   (365,671)   (17,891,639)
           
Capital Transactions:          
Net proceeds from shares sold:          
Class A   14,378,833    14,106,201 
Class I   8,615,480    4,129,747 
Reinvestment of distributions:          
Class A   214,774    11,113,870 
Class I   40,161    720,947 
Cost of shares redeemed:          
Class A1   (8,501,601)   (21,532,817)
Class I2   (1,692,234)   (1,492,217)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   13,055,413    7,045,731 
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   15,093,098    (44,034,981)
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of period   65,326,155    109,361,136 
End of period  $80,419,253   $65,326,155 
Capital Share Transactions:          
Shares sold:          
Class A   1,512,618    1,318,178 
Class I   877,958    386,425 
Shares reinvested:          
Class A   23,244    868,950 
Class I   4,223    54,783 
Shares redeemed:          
Class A   (901,299)   (1,739,509)
Class I   (174,856)   (123,619)
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions   1,341,888    765,208 

 

1 Net of redemption fees of $2,708 and $2,297, respectively.
2 Net of redemption fees of $203 and $0, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

49

 

EuroPac Gold Fund 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2023

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022

 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:          
Operations:          
Net investment income (loss)  $(325,349)  $(553,639)
Net realized gain (loss) investments, affiliated issuers, warrants, purchased options contracts and foreign currency transactions    (642,625)   4,016,533 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments, affiliated issuers, warrants, purchased options contracts and foreign currency translations   8,673,703    (68,003,729)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   7,705,729    (64,540,835)
           
Distributions to Shareholders:          
Distributions:          
Class A   -    (4,854,161)
Class I   -    (434,084)
Total   -    (5,288,245)
           
Capital Transactions:          
Net proceeds from shares sold:          
Class A   34,568,581    34,229,221 
Class I   21,963,951    10,345,086 
Reinvestment of distributions:          
Class A   -    3,599,307 
Class I   -    414,456 
Cost of shares redeemed:          
Class A1   (27,524,794)   (30,854,978)
Class I2   (7,846,328)   (5,825,810)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   21,161,410    11,907,282 
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   28,867,139    (57,921,798)
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of period   162,022,792    219,944,590 
End of period  $190,889,931   $162,022,792 
Capital Share Transactions:          
Shares sold:          
Class A   3,527,407    3,449,804 
Class I   2,205,552    1,042,148 
Shares reinvested:          
Class A   -    363,934 
Class I   -    41,738 
Shares redeemed:          
Class A   (2,949,752)   (3,114,598)
Class I   (832,953)   (600,340)
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions   1,950,254    1,182,686 

 

1 Net of redemption fees of $11,733 and $9,643, respectively.
2 Net of redemption fees of $2,577 and $486, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

50

 

EuroPac International Value Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class A

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Year Ended October 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

  

2020

  

2019

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.54   $9.31   $7.96   $7.30   $6.77 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.23    0.19    0.12    0.09    0.10 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.63    (0.81)   1.36    0.65    0.52 
Total from investment operations   0.86    (0.62)   1.48    0.74    0.62 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   (0.22)   (0.15)   (0.13)   (0.08)   (0.09)
Total distributions   (0.22)   (0.15)   (0.13)   (0.08)   (0.09)
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -2   -2   -2   -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $9.18   $8.54   $9.31   $7.96   $7.30 
                          
Total return3   9.94%   (6.77)%   18.64%   10.26%   9.20%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $104,915   $100,628   $103,354   $79,591   $57,383 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.70%   1.71%   1.71%   1.81%   1.87%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.73%   1.75%   1.75%   1.75%   1.75%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   2.39%   2.08%   1.33%   1.04%   1.27%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   2.36%   2.04%   1.29%   1.10%   1.39%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   16%   21%   10%   13%   15%

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower/higher had fees and expenses not been waived or absorbed/recovered by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

51

 

EuroPac International Value Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class I

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Year Ended October 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

  

2020

  

2019

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.57   $9.33   $7.98   $7.31   $6.78 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.25    0.21    0.14    0.11    0.12 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.62    (0.80)   1.37    0.65    0.52 
Total from investment operations   0.87    (0.59)   1.51    0.76    0.64 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   (0.24)   (0.17)   (0.16)   (0.10)   (0.11)
Total distributions   (0.24)   (0.17)   (0.16)   (0.10)   (0.11)
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -2   -2   -2   0.01    - 
Net asset value, end of period  $9.20   $8.57   $9.33   $7.98   $7.31 
                          
Total return3   10.07%   (6.38)%   18.89%   10.66%   9.46%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $27,002   $12,630   $7,016   $1,717   $680 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.45%   1.46%   1.46%   1.56%   1.62%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.48%   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   2.64%   2.33%   1.58%   1.29%   1.52%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   2.61%   2.29%   1.54%   1.35%   1.64%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   16%   21%   10%   13%   15%

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

52

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class A

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $7.71   $8.78   $8.72   $8.48   $8.11 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.32    0.25    0.26    0.24    0.30 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.24    (1.32)   (0.10)   -    0.19 
Total from investment operations   0.56    (1.07)   0.16    0.24    0.49 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   -    -    (0.10)   -    (0.12)
Total distributions   -    -    (0.10)   -    (0.12)
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -2   -2   -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $8.27   $7.71   $8.78   $8.72   $8.48 
                          
Total return3   7.26%   (12.19)%   1.79%   2.83%   6.07%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $41,367   $38,149   $45,159   $44,167   $38,621 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.46%   1.48%   1.45%   1.46%   1.51%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.15%   1.15%   1.15%   1.15%   1.15%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   3.57%   2.63%   2.58%   2.49%   3.22%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   3.88%   2.96%   2.88%   2.80%   3.58%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   23%   27%   20%   16%   26%

  

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower/higher had fees and expenses not been waived or absorbed/recovered by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

53

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class I

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $7.84   $8.91   $8.84   $8.58   $8.19 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.35    0.27    0.28    0.26    0.33 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.24    (1.34)   (0.09)   -    0.18 
Total from investment operations   0.59    (1.07)   0.19    0.26    0.51 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   -    -    (0.12)   -    (0.12)
Total distributions   -    -    (0.12)   -    (0.12)
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -    -2   -2   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $8.43   $7.84   $8.91   $8.84   $8.58 
                          
Total return3   7.53%   (12.01)%   2.11%   3.03%   6.30%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $13,985   $6,281   $4,219   $4,072   $1,532 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.21%   1.23%   1.20%   1.21%   1.26%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.90%   0.90%   0.90%   0.90%   0.90%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   3.82%   2.88%   2.83%   2.74%   3.47%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   4.13%   3.21%   3.13%   3.05%   3.83%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   23%   27%   20%   16%   26%

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

54

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class A

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.42   $9.09   $7.62   $7.81   $7.47 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.29    0.32    0.19    0.14    0.19 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.20    (0.77)   1.47    (0.19)   0.34 
Total from investment operations   0.49    (0.45)   1.66    (0.05)   0.53 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   (0.28)   (0.22)   (0.19)   (0.14)   (0.19)
Total distributions   (0.28)   (0.22)   (0.19)   (0.14)   (0.19)
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -2   -2   -2   -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $8.63   $8.42   $9.09   $7.62   $7.81 
                          
Total return3   5.68%   (5.04)%   21.81%   (0.62)%   7.10%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $93,527   $90,132   $90,342   $64,846   $53,452 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.49%   1.49%   1.52%   1.65%   1.65%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   3.13%   3.54%   2.07%   1.68%   2.26%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   3.12%   3.53%   2.09%   1.83%   2.41%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   8%   24%   6%   18%   15%

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

55

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class I

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.43   $9.10   $7.63   $7.81   $7.48 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.31    0.34    0.21    0.16    0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.21    (0.77)   1.47    (0.19)   0.34 
Total from investment operations   0.52    (0.43)   1.68    (0.03)   0.54 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   (0.30)   (0.24)   (0.21)   (0.16)   (0.21)
Total distributions   (0.30)   (0.24)   (0.21)   (0.16)   (0.21)
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -2   -2   -    0.01    - 
Net asset value, end of period  $8.65   $8.43   $9.10   $7.63   $7.81 
                          
Total return3   6.06%   (4.79)%   22.07%   (0.23)%   7.22%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $22,382   $14,502   $4,284   $1,817   $1,108 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.24%   1.24%   1.27%   1.40%   1.40%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   3.38%   3.79%   2.32%   1.93%   2.51%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   3.37%   3.78%   2.34%   2.08%   2.66%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   8%   24%   6%   18%   15%

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

56

 

EP Emerging Markets Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class A

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.43   $15.69   $12.15   $10.97   $10.72 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.12    (0.07)   (0.12)   (0.09)   (0.03)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.33    (4.40)   3.74    1.29    1.38 
Net increase from payments by affiliates (Note 3)   -    -    -    -2,3   - 
Total from investment operations   0.45    (4.47)   3.62    1.20    1.35 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   (0.05)   -    -    -    - 
From net realized gain   -    (2.79)   (0.08)   (0.02)   (1.10)
Total distributions   (0.05)   (2.79)   (0.08)   (0.02)   (1.10)
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -2   -2   -2   -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $8.83   $8.43   $15.69   $12.15   $10.97 
                          
Total return4   5.26%   (34.57)%   29.87%   10.91%   13.90%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $68,564   $60,155   $104,913   $73,055   $57,051 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.93%   2.01%   1.81%   2.00%   2.07%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.75%   1.75%   1.75%   1.75%   1.75%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.08%   (0.91)%   (0.85)%   (1.03)%   (0.62)%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.26%   (0.65)%   (0.79)%   (0.78)%   (0.30)%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   71%   31%   47%   49%   45%

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Affiliate reimbursed the Fund $796 for errors during processing. The reimbursement had no impact to the Fund’s performance.
4 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

57

 

EP Emerging Markets Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class I

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.70   $16.07   $12.41   $11.18   $10.88 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.15    (0.04)   (0.09)   (0.06)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.33    (4.54)   3.83    1.31    1.41 
Net increase from payments by affiliates (Note 3)   -    -    -    -2,3   - 
Total from investment operations   0.48    (4.58)   3.74    1.25    1.40 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   (0.07)   -    -    -    - 
From net realized gain   -    (2.79)   (0.08)   (0.02)   (1.10)
Total distributions   (0.07)   (2.79)   (0.08)   (0.02)   (1.10)
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -2   -    -    -    - 
Net asset value, end of period  $9.11   $8.70   $16.07   $12.41   $11.18 
                          
Total return4   5.48%   (34.40)%   30.21%   11.15%   14.19%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $11,855   $5,172   $4,448   $1,207   $999 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.68%   1.76%   1.56%   1.75%   1.82%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.33%   (0.66)%   (0.60)%   (0.78)%   (0.37)%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.51%   (0.40)%   (0.54)%   (0.53)%   (0.05)%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   71%   31%   47%   49%   45%

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Affiliate reimbursed the Fund $796 for errors during processing. The reimbursement had no impact to the Fund’s performance.
4 Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

58

 

EuroPac Gold Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class A

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $7.73   $11.12   $13.51   $9.50   $7.40 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   (0.02)   (0.03)   0.19    (0.11)   (0.06)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.61    (3.10)   (1.43)   4.112   2.16 
Total from investment operations   0.59    (3.13)   (1.24)   4.00    2.10 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   -    (0.26)   (1.15)   -    - 
Total distributions   -    (0.26)   (1.15)   -    - 
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -3   -3   -3   0.01    -3
Net asset value, end of period  $8.32   $7.73   $11.12   $13.51   $9.50 
                          
Total return4   7.63%   (28.63)%   (10.56)%   42.21%   28.38%
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $162,861   $146,737   $203,354   $233,630   $102,004 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
(including interest expense and dividends on securities sold short)                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.39%5   1.40%5   1.40%5   1.39%5   1.52%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.39%5   1.40%5   1.40%5   1.46%5   1.50%5
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
(including interest expense and dividends on securities sold short)                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   (0.19)%   (0.30)%   1.54%   (0.84)%   (0.74)%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   (0.19)%   (0.30)%   1.54%   (0.91)%   (0.72)%
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   19%   13%   10%   9%   18%

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Affiliate reimbursed the Fund $547 for errors during processing. The reimbursement had no impact to the Fund’s performance.
3 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
5 If interest expense and dividends on securities sold short had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 0.00% for the year ended October 31, 2023. For the prior periods, the ratios would have been lowered by 0.00%, 0.00%, 0.01% and 0.00%, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

59

 

EuroPac Gold Fund 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Class I

 

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Year Ended October 31,   For the Period
November 20, 2018*
through
October 31,
 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $7.77   $11.19   $13.59   $9.52   $7.23 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss) 1   0.012    -3    0.22    (0.08)   (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.61    (3.13)   (1.45)   4.154    2.33 
Total from investment operations   0.62    (3.13)   (1.23)   4.07    2.29 
                          
Less Distributions:                         
From net investment income   -    (0.29)   (1.17)   -    - 
Total distributions   -    (0.29)   (1.17)   -    - 
                          
Redemption fee proceeds1   -3    -3    -3    -3    - 
Net asset value, end of period  $8.39   $7.77   $11.19   $13.59   $9.52 
                          
Total return5   7.98%   (28.51)%   (10.39)%   42.75%   31.67%6
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $28,029   $15,286   $16,590   $26,228   $7,856 
                          
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                         
(including interest expense and dividends on securities sold short)                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.14%7   1.15%7   1.15%7   1.14%7   1.27%7,8
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   1.14%7   1.15%7   1.15%7   1.21%7   1.25%7,8
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                         
(including interest expense and dividends on securities sold short)                         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   0.06%   (0.05)%   1.79%   (0.59)%   (0.53)%8
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered   0.06%   (0.05)%   1.79%   (0.66)%   (0.51)%8
                          
Portfolio turnover rate   19%   13%   10%   9%   18%6

 

* Commencement of operations.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Per share net investment income may not correspond with the net investment income of the Fund because Class I shares receive a relatively small portion of the Fund’s gross expenses and do not bear distribution fees.
3 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
4 Affiliate reimbursed the Fund $547 for errors during processing. The reimbursement had no impact to the Fund’s performance.
5 Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
6 Not annualized.
7 If interest expense and dividends on securities sold short had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 0.00% for the year ended October 31, 2023. For the prior periods, the ratios would have been lowered by 0.00%, 0.00%, 0.01% and 0.00%, respectively.
8 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

60

 

Euro Pacific Funds 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

October 31, 2023

 

 

Note 1 – Organization

EuroPac International Value Fund (the ’‘International Value Fund’’), EuroPac International Bond Fund (the “International Bond Fund”), EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund (the “International Dividend Income Fund”), EP Emerging Markets Fund (the “Emerging Markets Fund”) and EuroPac Gold Fund (the “Gold Fund”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the ’‘Funds’’) are organized as a diversified series of Investment Managers Series Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) which is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The International Value Fund commenced operations on April 7, 2010, and its primary investment objective is to provide income and long-term capital appreciation. The International Bond Fund commenced operations on November 15, 2010, and its primary investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The International Dividend Income Fund commenced operations on January 10, 2014, and its primary investment objective is to seek income and maximize growth of income. The Emerging Markets Fund commenced operations on December 1, 2010, and its primary investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Gold Fund commenced operations on July 19, 2013, and its primary investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation. The International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, International Dividend Income Fund, Emerging Markets Fund and Gold Fund are authorized to issue two classes of shares: Class A shares and Class I shares. The Class I shares commenced operations on July 16, 2013 in the International Value Fund, International Bond Fund and Emerging Markets Fund. The Class I shares commenced operations on November 20, 2018 in the Gold Fund.

 

The shares of each class represent an interest in the same portfolio of investments of the Fund and have equal rights as to voting, redemptions, dividends and liquidation, subject to the approval of the Trustees.  Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class) and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares in proportion to their relative net assets.  Shareholders of a class that bears distribution and service expenses under the terms of a distribution plan have exclusive voting rights to that distribution plan.

 

Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services—Investment Companies.”

 

Note 2 – Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

(a) Valuation of Investments

Each Fund value equity securities at the last reported sale price on the principal exchange or in the principal over the counter (“OTC”) market in which such securities are traded, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE on the day the securities are being valued or, if the last-quoted sales price is not readily available, the securities will be valued at the last bid or the mean between the last available bid and ask price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at the daily closing net asset value of the respective investment company. Debt securities are valued by utilizing a price supplied by independent pricing service providers. The independent pricing service providers may use various valuation methodologies including matrix pricing and other analytical pricing models as well as market transactions and dealer quotations. These models generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. If a price is not readily available for a portfolio security, the security will be valued at fair value (the amount which the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale) as determined in good faith by the Fund’s advisor, subject to review and approval by the Valuation Committee, pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The actions of the Valuation Committee are subsequently reviewed by the Board at its next regularly scheduled board meeting. The Valuation Committee meets as needed. The Valuation Committee is comprised of all the Trustees, but action may be taken by any one of the Trustees.

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Fair value pricing may be applied to foreign securities held by the Funds upon the occurrence of an event after the close of trading on non-U.S. markets, but before the close of trading on the NYSE when each Fund’s NAV is determined. If the event may result in a material adjustment to the price of the Fund’s foreign securities once non-U.S. markets open on the following business day (such as, for example, a significant surge or decline in the U.S. market), the Fund may value such foreign securities at fair value, taking into account the effect of such event, in order to calculate the Fund’s NAV. Other types of portfolio securities that the Fund may fair value include, but are not limited to: (1) investments that are illiquid or traded infrequently, including “restricted” securities and private placements for which there is no public market; (2) investments for which, in the judgment of the Advisor, the market price is stale; (3) securities of an issuer that has entered into a restructuring; (4) securities for which trading has been halted or suspended; and (5) fixed income securities for which there is not a current market value quotation.

 

Foreign securities traded in countries outside the U.S. are fair valued by utilizing the quotations of an independent pricing service or from a brokerage firm. The pricing service will use a statistical analyses and quantitative models to adjust local prices using factors such as subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indexes, securities and exchange rates in other markets in determining fair value as of the time the Fund calculates the NAVs. The Board reviews the independent third party fair valuation analysis report quarterly.

 

(b) Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis.  Dividend income is recorded net of applicable withholding taxes on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis.  Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, if applicable, are paid (a portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.  Withholding tax reclaims are filed in certain countries to recover a portion of the amounts previously withheld. The Funds record a reclaim receivable based on a number of factors, including a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims as well as payment history and market convention.  The Funds may be subject to foreign taxation related to capital gains on sale of securities in the foreign jurisdictions in which they invest. When a capital gain tax is determined to apply, the Funds record an estimated deferred tax liability in an amount that may be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date. Discounts on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Premiums for callable debt securities are amortized to the earliest call date, if the call price was less than the purchase price. If the call price was not at par and the security was not called, the security is amortized to the next call price and date.  Income and Expenses of the Funds are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class of shares, except for distribution and service fees which are unique to each class of shares relative net assets. Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to more than one fund are allocated in proportion to the net assets of each fund except where allocation of direct expenses to each Fund or an alternative allocation method can be more appropriately made.

 

(c) Foreign Currency Translation

The Funds’ records are maintained in U.S. dollars.  The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period.  The currencies are translated into U.S. dollars by using the exchange rates quoted at the close of the London Stock Exchange prior to when the Funds’ NAV is next determined. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.

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October 31, 2023

 

 

The Funds do not isolate that portion of their net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates from the impact arising from changes in market prices.  Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and foreign currency.

 

Net realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the differences between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.  Net unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.

 

(d) Federal Income Taxes

The Funds intend to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized gains to its shareholders.  Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes.  Due to the timing of dividend distributions and the differences in accounting for income and realized gains and losses for financial statement and federal income tax purposes, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year in which the income and realized gains and losses are recorded by the Funds.

 

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (the “Income Tax Statement”) requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing a Fund’s tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations.

 

The Income Tax Statement requires management of the Funds to analyze tax positions taken in the prior three open tax years, if any, and tax positions expected to be taken in the Funds’ current tax year, as defined by the IRS statute of limitations for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of October 31, 2023 and during the prior three open tax years, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examination in progress and are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

(e) Distributions to Shareholders

The International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, International Dividend Income Fund, Emerging Markets Fund and Gold Fund will make distributions of net investment income, per the table below and net capital gains, if any, at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

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October 31, 2023

 

 

  Distribution Frequency of
Net Investment Income
International Value Fund Quarterly
International Bond Fund Monthly
International Dividend Income Fund Quarterly
Emerging Markets Fund Annually
Gold Fund Annually

 

The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from the characterization for federal income tax purposes due to differences in the recognition of income, expense and gain (loss) items for financial statement and tax purposes.

 

(f) Options

The Funds may write or purchase options contracts primarily to enhance each Fund’s returns and reduce volatility. In addition, the Funds may utilize options in an attempt to generate gains from option premiums or to reduce overall portfolio risk. When a Fund writes or purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium received or paid by the Fund is recorded as a liability or an asset and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the option written or purchased. Premiums received or paid from writing or purchasing options which expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains or losses. The difference between the premium and the amount paid or received on effecting a closing purchase or sale transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain or loss. If an option is exercised, the premium paid or received is added to the cost of the purchase or proceeds from the sale in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or a loss on investment transactions. The Fund, as a writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.

 

(g) Short Sales

Short sales are transactions under which the Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the value of that security. To complete such a transaction, the Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund then is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing the security at market price at the time of replacement. The price at such time may be more or less than the price at which the security was sold by the Fund. When a security is sold short a decrease in the value of the security will be recognized as a gain and an increase in the value of the security will be recognized as a loss, which is potentially limitless. Until the security is replaced, the Fund is required to pay the lender amounts equal to dividend or interest that accrues during the period of the loan which is recorded as an expense. To borrow the security, the Fund also may be required to pay a premium or an interest fee, which are recorded as interest expense. Cash or securities are segregated for the broker to meet the necessary margin requirements. The Fund is subject to the risk that it may not always be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price.

 

(h) Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”)

ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and their shares may, at times, trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track for a number of reasons, including transaction costs incurred by the ETF, the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or discrepancies between the ETF and the index with respect to the weighting of securities or the number of securities held. Investing in ETFs, which are investment companies, may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. As a result, Fund shareholders indirectly bear their proportionate share of these incurred expenses. Therefore, the cost of investing in the Fund will be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in securities.

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October 31, 2023

 

 

Each ETF in which each Fund invests is subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the ETF. Each ETF is subject to the risks associated with direct ownership of the securities comprising the index on which the ETF is based. These risks could include liquidity risk, sector risk, and risks associated with fixed-income securities.

 

(i) Warrants and Rights

The Funds may invest in warrants or rights (including those acquired in units or attached to other securities) that entitle (but do not obligate) the holder to buy equity securities at a specific price for a specific period of time but will do so only if such equity securities are deemed appropriate by the Advisor. Rights are similar to warrants but typically have a shorter duration and are issued by a company to existing stockholders to provide those holders the right to purchase additional shares of stock at a later date. Warrants and rights do not have voting rights, do not earn dividends, and do not entitle the holder to any rights with respect to the assets of the company that has issued them. They do not represent ownership of the underlying companies but only the right to purchase shares of those companies at a specified price on or before a specified exercise date. Warrants and rights tend to be more volatile than the underlying stock, and if at a warrant’s expiration date the stock is trading at a price below the price set in the warrant, the warrant will expire worthless. Conversely, if at the expiration date the stock is trading at a price higher than the price set in the warrant or right, a Fund can acquire the stock at a price below its market value. The prices of warrants and rights do not necessarily parallel the prices of the underlying securities. An investment in warrants or rights may be considered speculative.

 

(j) Illiquid Securities

Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Funds have adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Funds limit their illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. An illiquid investment is any security which may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. If the Advisor, at any time, determines that the value of illiquid securities held by a Fund exceeds 15% of its net asset value, the Advisor will take such steps as it considers appropriate to reduce them as soon as reasonably practicable in accordance with the Funds’ written LRMP.

 

Note 3 – Investment Advisory and Other Agreements

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC (the “Advisor”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Funds pay a monthly investment advisory fee to the Advisor. The annual rates are listed by Fund in the table below. The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses (as determined in accordance with SEC Form N-1A), expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) in order to limit total annual operating expenses of each fund. This agreement is in effect until February 28, 2024, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. The table below contains the investment advisory fee annual rate and the expense cap by Fund and by Class.

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October 31, 2023

 

 

  Investment
Advisory
Fees†
Total Limit on Annual
Operating Expenses
Class A Shares††
Total Limit on Annual
Operating Expenses
Class I Shares††
International Value Fund 1.08% 1.75% 1.50%
International Bond Fund 0.60% 1.15% 0.90%
International Dividend Income Fund 0.85% 1.50% 1.25%
Emerging Markets Fund 1.08% 1.75% 1.50%
Gold Fund 0.80% 1.50% 1.25%

 

The investment advisory fees are calculated daily based on each Fund’s average daily net assets.
†† The total limit on annual operating expenses is calculated based on each Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the Advisor waived fees as follows:

 

   Advisory fees 
International Bond Fund  $161,772 
Emerging Markets Fund   147,804 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the Advisor recovered $38,509 and $12,623 of previously waived advisory fees and/or other expenses absorbed from the International Value Fund and International Dividend Income Fund, respectively.

 

The Advisor is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, of fees waived or payments made to the Fund for a period ending three full fiscal years after the date of the waiver or payment. This reimbursement may be requested from the Fund if the reimbursement will not cause the Fund’s annual expense ratio to exceed the lesser of (a) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time such fees were waived or payments made, or (b) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time of the reimbursement. At October 31, 2023, the amount of these potentially recoverable expenses was $471,768, $13,461 and $415,211 for the International Bond Fund, International Dividend Income Fund and Emerging Markets Fund, respectively. The Advisor may recapture all or a portion of the amounts no later than October 31st of the years stated below:

 

   International
Bond Fund
   International Dividend Income Fund   Emerging Markets Fund 
2024  $152,293   $13,461   $64,496 
2025   157,703    -    202,911 
2026   161,772    -    147,804 
Total  $471,768   $13,461   $415,211 

 

UMB Fund Services, Inc. (“UMBFS”) serves as the Funds’ fund accountant, transfer agent and co-administrator; and Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (“MFAC”) serves as the Funds’ other co-administrator. UMB Bank, N.A., an affiliate of UMBFS, serves as the Funds’ custodian. The Funds’ allocated fees incurred for fund accounting, fund administration, transfer agency and custody services for the year ended October 31, 2023 are reported on the Statements of Operations.

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IMST Distributors, LLC serves as the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”). The Distributor does not receive compensation from the Funds for its distribution services; the Advisor pays the Distributor a fee for its distribution-related services.

 

Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are employees of UMBFS or MFAC. The Funds do not compensate trustees and officers affiliated with the Funds’ co-administrators.  For the year ended October 31, 2023, the Funds’ allocated fees incurred for Trustees who are not affiliated with the Funds’ co-administrators are reported on the Statements of Operations.

 

The Funds’ Board of Trustees has adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for the Independent Trustees that enables Trustees to elect to receive payment in cash or the option to select various fund(s) in the Trust in which their deferred accounts shall be deemed to be invested.  If a trustee elects to defer payment, the Plan provides for the creation of a deferred payment account.  The Funds’ liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes in the invested fund(s) and remains a liability to the Funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan.  The Trustees Deferred compensation liability under the Plan constitutes a general unsecured obligation of each Fund and is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.  Contributions made under the plan and the change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation and income are included in the Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations.

 

Dziura Compliance Consulting, LLC provides Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) services to the Trust. The Funds’ allocated fees incurred for CCO services for the year ended October 31, 2023 are reported on the Statements of Operations.

 

Note 4 – Federal Income Taxes

At October 31, 2023, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned by the Funds, based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

   International Value Fund   International Bond Fund   International Dividend Income Fund   Emerging Markets Fund   Gold Fund 
                     
Cost of investments  $131,994,922   $60,975,577   $125,897,897   $89,936,325   $202,451,207 
                          
Gross unrealized appreciation  $15,680,376   $413,150   $10,585,605   $4,703,240   $24,673,873 
                          
Gross unrealized depreciation   (16,137,753)   (7,602,853)   (21,020,547)   (14,024,178)   (36,070,159)
                          
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments  $(457,377)  $(7,189,703)  $(10,434,942)  $(9,293,938)  $(11,396,286)

 

The difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to wash sale loss deferrals and passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”). 

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October 31, 2023

 

 

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended October 31, 2023, permanent differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified to paid-in capital and total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) income(loss) as follows:

 

Increase (Decrease)
Funds  Paid-in Capital   Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) 
International Value Fund  $(7,335)  $7,335 
International Bond Fund   (440,085)   440,085 
International Dividend Income Fund   (286)   286 
Emerging Markets Fund   416    (416)
Gold Fund   (9,024,596)   9,024,596 

 

As of October 31, 2023, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   International Value Fund   International Bond Fund   International Dividend Income Fund   Emerging Markets Fund   Gold Fund 
Undistributed ordinary income  $131,269   $-   $26,392   $267,362   $- 
Undistributed long-term gains   -    -    -    -    - 
Tax accumulated earnings   131,269    -    26,392    267,362    - 
                          
Accumulated capital and other losses  $(4,383,254)  $(786,045)  $(2,127,528)  $(7,784,016)  $(22,476,121)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (457,377)   (7,189,703)   (10,434,942)   (9,293,938)   (11,396,286)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations   (23,012)   (17,904)   (19,834)   1,302    (150)
Unrealized deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    -    -    (186,573)   - 
Unrealized deferred compensation   (11,140)   (10,355)   (10,994)   (12,002)   (12,446)
Total accumulated earnings (deficit)  $(4,743,514)  $(8,004,007)  $(12,566,906)  $(17,007,865)  $(33,885,003)

 

Differences between income and/or capital gains as determined on a book basis and a tax basis are primarily due to differing treatments of passive foreign investment company shares and wash sale loss deferrals.

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The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

 

   International Value Fund   International Bond Fund   International Dividend Income Fund 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Distributions paid from:                              
Ordinary Income  $3,108,823   $1,915,969   $-   $-   $3,700,640   $2,672,975 
Net long-term capital gains   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total taxable distributions   3,108,823    1,915,969    -    -    3,700,640    2,672,975 
Return of Capital   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total distributions paid  $3,108,823   $1,915,969   $-   $-   $3,700,640   $2,672,975 

 

   Emerging Markets
Fund
   Gold Fund 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Distributions paid from:                    
Ordinary Income  $365,671   $972,452   $-   $5,288,245 
Net long-term capital gains   -    16,919,187    -    - 
Total taxable distributions   365,671    17,891,639    -    5,288,245 
Return of Capital   -    -    -    - 
Total distributions paid  $365,671   $17,891,639   $-   $5,288,245 

 

At October 31, 2023, the Funds had accumulated capital loss carry forwards as follows:

 

    Capital Loss Carryforward Not Subject to Expiration  
Fund  Short-Term   Long-Term   Total 
International Value Fund  $1,306,947   $3,076,307   $4,383,254 
International Bond Fund   107,303    678,742    786,045 
International Dividend Income Fund   1,043,787    1,083,741    2,127,528 
Emerging Markets Fund*   1,048,533    6,735,483    7,784,016 
Gold Fund   3,637,380    18,428,187    22,065,567 

 

*Capital loss carryovers subject to certain limitations upon availability to offset future gains, if any, as the successor of a merger.

 

To the extent that a fund may realize future net capital gains, those gains will be offset by any of its unused capital loss carryforward. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations. During the year ended October 31, 2023, the International Value Income Fund, International Bond Fund, International Dividend Income Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, and Gold Fund utilized $4,832,494, $172,827, $1,944,906, $0 and $0 of their capital loss carryovers, respectively.

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October 31, 2023

 

 

As of October 31, 2023, the Gold Fund had qualified Late-Year Losses of $410,554 which are deferred until fiscal year 2024 for tax purposes, respectively.  Net late-year losses that are deferred, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year.

 

Note 5 – Redemption Fee

Effective May 15, 2023, the Funds’ redemption fee was removed. Prior to May 15, 2023, the Funds imposed a redemption fee of 2.00% of the total redemption amount on all shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, redemption fees were as follows:

 

   October 31, 2023   October 31, 2022 
International Value Fund  $6,164   $7,145 
International Bond Fund   -    1,154 
International Dividend Income Fund   4,898    14,653 
Emerging Markets Fund   2,911    2,297 
Gold Fund   14,310    10,129 

 

Note 6 – Investment Transactions

For the year ended October 31, 2023, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments, were as follows:

 

   Purchases   Sales 
International Value Fund  $28,041,298   $18,574,876 
International Bond Fund   20,320,509    10,604,269 
International Dividend Income Fund   24,894,723    8,708,290 
Emerging Markets Fund   63,657,286    51,851,251 
Gold Fund   58,726,272    37,712,799 

 

Note 7 – Shareholder Servicing Plan

The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, has adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan to pay a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.15% of each Fund’s average daily net assets of shares serviced by shareholder servicing agents who provide administrative and support services to their customers.

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, for the International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, International Dividend Income Fund, Emerging Markets Fund and Gold Fund, shareholder servicing fees incurred are disclosed on the Statements of Operations.

 

Note 8 – Distribution Plan

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act which allows each Fund to pay distribution fees for the sale and distribution of its Class A shares. The Plan provides for the payment of distribution fees at the annual rate of up to 0.25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares, payable to IMST Distributors, LLC. Class I shares are not subject to any distribution or administrative service fees under the plan.

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, for the International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, International Dividend Income Fund, Emerging Markets Fund and Gold Fund, distribution fees incurred by each Fund’s Class A shares are disclosed on the Statements of Operations.

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Note 9 – Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. 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. However, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

 

Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or a liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into a fair value measurement.

 

Under Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized into three broad Levels as described below:

 

  Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access.

 

  Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

  Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether 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.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2023, in valuing the Funds’ assets carried at fair value:

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October 31, 2023

 

 

International Value Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3*   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks                    
Basic Materials  $21,532,179   $2,710,638   $-   $24,242,817 
Communications   7,946,649    -    -    7,946,649 
Consumer, Cyclical   11,699,682    -    -    11,699,682 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   49,820,504    -    -    49,820,504 
Energy   9,891,500    -    -    9,891,500 
Financial   6,507,033    -    -    6,507,033 
Industrial   4,406,283    -    -    4,406,283 
Short-Term Investments   17,023,077    -    -    17,023,077 
Total Investments  $128,826,907   $2,710,638   $-   $131,537,545 

 

International Bond Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3*   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks                    
Basic Materials  $266   $-   $-   $266 
Fixed Income Securities                    
Basic Materials   -    2,961,492    -    2,961,492 
Communications   -    1,867,609    -    1,867,609 
Consumer, Cyclical   -    1,551,432    -    1,551,432 
Energy   -    4,976,668    -    4,976,668 
Financial   -    5,180,361    -    5,180,361 
Government   -    34,022,636    -    34,022,636 
Industrial   -    333,586    -    333,586 
Short-Term Investments   2,891,824    -    -    2,891,824 
Total Investments  $2,892,090   $50,893,784   $-   $53,785,874 

 

International Dividend Income Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3*   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks                    
Basic Materials  $21,292,415   $1,259,040   $-   $22,551,455 
Communications   13,662,822    -    -    13,662,822 
Consumer, Cyclical   879,748    -    -    879,748 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   24,321,955    -    -    24,321,955 
Energy   15,909,169    -    -    15,909,169 
Financial   10,220,958    -    -    10,220,958 
Technology   938,715    -    -    938,715 
Utilities   16,004,380    -    -    16,004,380 
Short-Term Investments   10,973,753    -    -    10,973,753 
Total Investments  $114,203,915   $1,259,040   $-   $115,462,955 

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October 31, 2023

 

 

Emerging Markets Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks                    
Basic Materials  $-   $5,263,481   $0   $5,263,481 
Communications   1,924,829    4,989,269    -    6,914,098 
Consumer, Cyclical   6,794,838    6,823,134    -    13,617,972 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   4,153,366    14,272,456    -    18,425,822 
Energy   517,166    -    -    517,166 
Financial   3,751,423    1,434,479    -    5,185,902 
Industrial   862,056    9,263,808    -    10,125,864 
Technology   1,561,800    5,886,833    -    7,448,633 
Utilities   -    2,374,948    -    2,374,948 
Short-Term Investments   10,768,501    -    -    10,768,501 
Total Investments  $30,333,979   $50,308,408   $0   $80,642,387 

 

Gold Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                    
Common Stocks                    
  Diversified Exploration and Mining  $-   $-   $4,975,483   $4,975,483 
   Gold Exploration   12,869,216    -    -    12,869,216 
   Gold Mining   66,199,141    -    -    66,199,141 
   Precious Metals Developmental   7,428,517    -    -    7,428,517 
   Precious Metals Exploration   7,573,545    -    -    7,573,545 
   Royalty Companies   67,590,363    -    -    67,590,363 
   Silver: Exploration and Mining   23,925,403    -    -    23,925,403 
Warrants                    
   Diversified Exploration and Mining   -    -    -    - 
   Gold Exploration   -    -    -    - 
   Precious Metals Exploration   -    -    -    - 
   Royalty Companies   -    -    -    - 
   Silver:  Exploration and Mining   -    -    -    - 
Short-Term Investments   493,252    -    -    493,252 
Total Investments  $186,079,437   $-   $4,975,483   $191,054,920 

 

*The Fund did not hold any Level 3 securities at period end.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued

October 31, 2023

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

 

The Level 3 investments for Emerging Markets Fund are not material in relation to net assets.

 

   Gold Fund – Common Stocks   Gold Fund – Warrants 
Beginning balance October 31, 2022  $5,504,841   $- 
Transfers into Level 3 during the period   -    - 
Transfers out of Level 3 during the period   (6,581,388)   - 
Total realized gain/(loss)   -    - 
Total unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   1,243,328    - 
Net purchases   4,808,702    - 
Net sales   -    - 
Balance as of October 31, 2023  $4,975,483   $- 

 

The following table presents additional information about valuation methodologies and inputs used for investments that are measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 as of October 31, 2023:

   Fair Value October 31,
2023
   Valuation
Methodologies
  Unobservable
Input(1)
  Input Range/
Value
  Valuation
Weighted Average of
Input
  Impact to
Valuation
from an
increase in
Input(2)
Emerging Markets Fund - Common Stock  $-   Asset Approach  Estimated Recovery Proceeds  $0.00  N/A  Increase
Gold Fund - Warrants  $-   Market Approach  Intrinsic Value  $0.00 - $0.00  N/A  Increase
Gold Fund - Common Stocks  $3,244,880   Market Approach  Subscription Price  $0.54  N/A  Increase
Gold Fund - Common Stocks  $1,730,603   Market Approach   Subscription Price  $1.97  N/A  Increase
Gold Fund - Common Stocks  $-   Market Approach  Liquidity Discount  100%  N/A  Decrease

 

(1)The investment advisor considers relevant indications of value that are reasonably and timely available to it in determining the fair value to be assigned to a particular security, such as the type and cost of the security; contractual or legal restrictions on resale of the security; relevant financial or business developments of the issuer; actively traded related securities; conversion or exchange rights on the security; related corporate actions; significant events occurring after the close of trading in the security; and changes in overall market conditions.  The Fund’s use of fair value pricing may cause the net asset value of Fund shares to differ from the net asset value that would be calculated using market quotations.  Fair value pricing involves subjective judgements, and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security may be materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security.

(2)This column represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that would result from an increase to the corresponding unobservable input. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect.

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October 31, 2023

 

 

Note 11 – Derivatives and Hedging Disclosures

Derivatives and Hedging requires enhanced disclosures about the Gold Fund’s derivative and hedging activities, including how such activities are accounted for and their effects on the Gold Fund’s financial position, performance and cash flows. The Gold Fund invested in warrants during the year ended October 31, 2023. The effects of these derivative instruments on the Gold Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations are presented in the tables below. The fair values of derivative instruments as of October 31, 2023 by risk category are as follows:

 

   Gold Fund 
   Asset Derivatives 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments  Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location   Value 
Equity contracts  Warrants, at value  $- 

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

   Gold Fund 
   Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss)
on Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments  Warrants   Purchased Options Contract 
Equity contracts  $(23,007)  $(146,127)

 

   Gold Fund 
    

Change in Unrealized
Appreciation/Depreciation on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments   Warrants    Purchased Options Contract 
Equity contracts  $23,007   $130,934 

 

The number of contracts is included on the Schedule of Investments. The quarterly average volumes of derivative instruments as of October 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments  Gold Fund
Equity contracts  Warrants   Average market value   $52,084 
   Purchased Options Contracts   Average notional value    416,400 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued

October 31, 2023

 

 

Note 12 – Investments in Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated issuer is an entity in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities or any investment in a EuroPac Fund. Issuers that are affiliates of the Fund at period-end are noted in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. Additional security purchases and the reduction of certain securities shares outstanding of existing portfolio holdings that were not considered affiliated in prior years may result in the Fund owning in excess of 5% of the outstanding shares at period-end. The table below reflects transactions during the period with entities that are affiliates as of October 31, 2023 and may include acquisitions of new investments, prior year holdings that became affiliated during the period and prior period affiliated holdings that are no longer affiliated as of period-end:

 

Gold Fund                            
                   Change in         
   Value           Net   Unrealized         
   Beginning           Realized   Appreciation   Value End   Dividend 
   of Period   Additions   Reductions   Gain (Loss)   (Depreciation)   of Period   Income* 
Common Stocks                                   
                                    
Gold Exploration - 4.2%                                   
Alpha Exploration Ltd. (1)(3)  $-   $2,280,390   $-   $-   $(94,886)  $2,185,504   $- 
Heliostar Metals Ltd. (1)(3)(4)   15,172    3,010,675    -    -    (302,608)   2,723,239    - 
Radius Gold, Inc. (1)(3)   -    516,251    -    -    (25,914)   490,337    - 
Revival Gold, Inc. (1)(3)   802,991    2,388,728    (134,923)   13,367    (1,119,478)   1,950,685    - 
Western Exploration, Inc. (1)(3)   -    1,488,183    -    -    (803,873)   684,310    - 
                             8,034,075      
                                    
Precious Metals Exploration - 1.5%                                   
Magna Gold Corp. (2)(3)   576,196    -    (153,610)   (1,130,432)   707,846    -    - 
Midland Exploration, Inc. (3)   1,530,125    96,174    (20,719)   (20,079)   144,747    1,730,248    - 
Mundoro Capital, Inc. (3)   836,213    374,876    -    -    (33,268)   1,177,821    - 
                             2,908,069      
                                    
Royalty Companies - 0.0%                                   
Elemental Altus Royalties Corp. (2)(3)   6,202,514    1,009,600    (7,528,217)   (5,215)   321,318    -    - 
                             -      
                                    
Total                 $(1,142,359)  $(1,206,116)  $10,942,144   $- 

 

(1)Not an affiliate at the beginning of the period.
(2)Not an affiliate at the end of the period.
(3)Non Income Producing
(4)Securities noted are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted.

These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.

*Net of foreign withholding taxes.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued

October 31, 2023

 

 

   Shares               Shares 
   Beginning           Stock   End 
   of Period   Purchases   Sales   Split   of Period 
Common Stocks                         
                          
Gold Exploration - 4.2%                         
Alpha Exploration Ltd. (1)(3)   -    4,457,142    -    -    4,457,142 
Heliostar Metals Ltd. (1)(3)(4)   78,000    13,173,188    -    -    13,251,188 
Radius Gold, Inc. (1)(3)   -    4,000,000    -    -    4,000,000 
Revival Gold, Inc. (1)(3)   1,736,500    6,372,000    (152,000)   -    7,956,500 
Western Exploration, Inc. (1)(3)   -    1,300,000    -    -    1,300,000 
                          
Precious Metals Exploration - 1.5%                         
Magna Gold Corp. (2)(3)   5,233,400    -    (5,233,400)   -    - 
Midland Exploration, Inc. (3)   5,485,900    200,000    (40,000)   -    5,645,900 
Mundoro Capital, Inc. (3)   6,329,204    2,500,000    -    -    8,829,204 
                          
Royalty Companies - 0.0%                         
Elemental Altus Royalties Corp. (2)(3)   6,601,800    1,000,000    (20,000)   -    7,581,800 

 

Note 13 – Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks

Certain local, regional, or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness and/or other public health issues, financial institution instability or other events may have a significant impact on a security or instrument. These types of events and other like them are collectively referred to as “Market Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks” and they may have adverse impacts on the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, the financial health of individual companies and the market in general in significant and unforeseen ways. Some of the impacts noted in recent times include but are not limited to embargos, political actions, supply chain disruptions, bank failures, restrictions to investment and/or monetary movement including the forced selling of securities or the inability to participate impacted markets. The duration of these events could adversely affect the Funds’ performance, the performance of the securities in which the Funds invest and may lead to losses on your investment. The ultimate impact of “Market Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks” on the financial performance of the Funds’ investments is not reasonably estimable at this time. Management is actively monitoring these events.

 

Note 14 – New Accounting Pronouncement

Effective January 24, 2023, the SEC adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and ETFs to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information deemed important for retail investors to assess and monitor their fund investments. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in the funds’ streamlined shareholder reports but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the impact of these rule and form amendment changes on the content of the current shareholder report and the newly created annual and semiannual streamlined shareholder reports.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued

October 31, 2023

 

 

In October 2020, the SEC adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies (“Rule 18f-4”). Rule 18f-4 will impose limits on the amount of derivatives a Fund can enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, and require funds whose use of derivatives is greater than a limited specified amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. The Funds have adopted procedures in accordance with Rule 18f-4.

 

In December 2020, the SEC adopted a new rule providing a framework for fund valuation practices (“Rule 2a-5”). Rule 2a-5 establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 will permit fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for purposes of the 1940 Act and the threshold for determining whether a fund must fair value a security. In connection with Rule 2a-5, the SEC also adopted related recordkeeping requirements and is rescinding previously issued guidance, including with respect to the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. The Funds have adopted procedures in accordance with Rule 2a-5.

 

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) – Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The amendments in the ASU provide optional temporary financial reporting relief from the effect of certain types of contract modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate and other interbank-offered based reference rates as of the end of 2021. The ASU is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which extends the period through December 31, 2024. Management has reviewed the requirements and believes the adoption of these ASUs will not have a material impact on the financial statements.

 

Note 15 – Events Subsequent to the Fiscal Period End

The Funds have adopted financial reporting rules regarding subsequent events which require an entity to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet. Management has evaluated the Funds’ related events and transactions that occurred through the date of issuance of the Funds’ financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued

October 31, 2023

 

 

The Funds declared the payment of a distribution to be paid, on December 8, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 7, 2023 as follows:

 

      Long Term Capital Gain   Short Term Capital Gain   Income 
International Value Fund  Class A Shares  $None   $None   $0.04288 
International Value Fund  Class I Shares   None    None    0.04891 
International Bond Fund  Class A Shares   None    None    0.18802 
International Bond Fund  Class I Shares   None    None    0.19157 
International Dividend Income Fund  Class A Shares   None    None    0.06157 
International Dividend Income Fund  Class I Shares   None    None    0.06727 
Emerging Markets Fund  Class A Shares       None          None    0.11588 
Emerging Markets Fund  Class I Shares       None          None    0.13998 
Gold Fund  Class A Shares   None    None    None 
Gold Fund  Class I Shares   None    None    None 

 

Effectively, December 31, 2023 the Fund’s distributor changed from IMST Distributors, LLC to UMB Distribution Services, LLC.

 

There were no other events or transactions that occurred during this period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Funds’ financial statements.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Trustees of

Investment Managers Series Trust

and the Shareholders of the Euro Pacific Funds

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of the EuroPac International Value Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund, EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund, EP Emerging Markets Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund (the “Funds”), each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2023, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of October 31, 2023, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and their financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We have served as the auditor of one or more of the funds in the Trust since 2007.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies from brokers were not received, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

   
  TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP

  

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

December 29, 2023

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

 

 

Qualified Dividend Income

Pursuant to Section 854 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, International Dividend Income Fund, Emerging Markets Fund and Gold Fund, designates income dividends of 100%, 0%, 100%, 100% and 0%, respectively, as qualified dividend income paid during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023.

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, 7.64%, 0%, 4.84%, 0% and 0% of the dividends paid from net income qualifies for the dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders of the International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, International Dividend Income Fund, Emerging Markets Fund and Gold Fund, respectively.

 

Foreign Taxes Paid

Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the International Value Fund and the International Dividend Income Fund designates $3,024,202 and $3,602,586 of income derived from foreign sources and $401,373 and $358,824, respectively, of foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023.

 

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made (or to be made) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, the proportionate share of income derived from foreign sources and foreign taxes paid attributable to one share of stock are:

 

   Foreign
Source Income
   Foreign
Taxes Paid
 
International Value Fund  $0.2105   $0.0279 
International Dividend Income Fund  $0.2684   $0.0267 

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Trustees and Officers Information

Additional information about the Trustees is included in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information which is available, without charge, upon request by calling (888) 558-5851. The Trustees and officers of the Funds and their principal occupations during the past five years are as follows:

 

Name, Address, Year of Birth and Position(s) held with Trust

Term of Officec and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years and Other Affiliations

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex

Overseen by Trusteed

Other Directorships Held by Trusteee
“Independent” Trustees:      

Charles H. Miller a

(born 1947)

Trustee

Since November  2007

Retired (2013 – present); Executive Vice President, Client Management and Development, Access Data, a Broadridge company, a provider of technology and services to asset management firms (1997 – 2012).

5 None.

Ashley Toomey Rabun a
(born 1952)

Trustee and Chairperson of the Board

Since November  2007 Retired (2016 – present); President and Founder, InvestorReach, Inc., a financial services consulting firm (1996 – 2015). 5 Select Sector SPDR Trust, a registered investment company (includes 11 portfolios).

William H. Young a
(born 1950)

Trustee

Since November  2007 Retired (2014 – present); Independent financial services consultant (1996 – 2014);  Interim CEO, Unified Fund Services Inc. (now Huntington Fund Services), a mutual fund service provider (2003 – 2006); Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Management Company (1983 – 1996); Chairman, NICSA, an investment management trade association (1993 – 1996). 5 None.

James E. Ross a

(born 1965)

Trustee

Since December 2022

Non-Executive Chairman and Director, Fusion Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company (March 2021 – present); Non-Executive Chairman and Director, Fusion Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (June 2020 – September 2021); Executive Vice President, State Street Global Advisors, a global asset management firm (2012 – March 2020); Chairman and Director, SSGA Funds Management, Inc., a registered investment advisor (2005 – March 2020); Chief Executive Officer, Manager and Director, SSGA Funds Distributor, LLC, a broker-dealer (2017 – March 2020).

5 SPDR Index Shares Funds, a registered investment company (includes 26 portfolios); SPDR Series Trust, a registered investment company (includes 125  portfolios); Select Sector SPDR Trust, a registered investment company (includes 11 portfolios); SSGA Active Trust, a registered investment company (includes 14 portfolios); Fusion Acquisition Corp II.

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Name, Address, Year of Birth and Position(s) held with Trust

Term of Officec and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years and Other Affiliations

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex

Overseen by Trusteed

Other Directorships Held by Trusteee
Interested Trustee:      

Maureen Quill a , *

(born 1963)

Trustee and President

Since June 2019

President, Investment Managers Series Trust (June 2014 – present); EVP/Executive Director Registered Funds (January 2018 – present), Chief Operating Officer (June 2014 – January 2018), and Executive Vice President (January 2007 – June 2014), UMB Fund Services, Inc.; President, UMB Distribution Services (March 2013 – December 2020); Vice President, Investment Managers Series Trust (December 2013 – June 2014).

5 FPA Funds Trust (includes 2 portfolios), Bragg Capital Trust (includes 2 portfolios), FPA New Income, Inc. and FPA U.S. Core Equity Fund, Inc., each a registered investment company; Source Capital, Inc., a closed-end investment company.
Officers of the Trust:    

Rita Dam b

(born 1966)

Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

Since December 2007

Co-Chief Executive Officer (2016 – present), and Vice President (2006 – 2015), Mutual Fund Administration, LLC; Co-President, Foothill Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment advisor (2018 – 2022).

N/A N/A

Joy Ausili b

(born 1966)

Vice President, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer

Since March 2016

Co-Chief Executive Officer (2016 – present), and Vice President (2006 – 2015), Mutual Fund Administration, LLC; Co-President, Foothill Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment advisor (2018 – present); Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, Investment Managers Series Trust (December 2007 – March 2016).

N/A N/A

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Name, Address, Year of Birth and Position(s) held with Trust

Term of Officec and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years and Other Affiliations

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex

Overseen by Trusteed

Other Directorships Held by Trusteee
Officers of the Trust:        

Diane Drake b

(born 1967)

Secretary

Since March 2016 Senior Counsel, Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (October 2015 – present); Chief Compliance Officer, Foothill Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment advisor (2018 – 2019). N/A N/A

Martin Dziura b

(born 1959)

Chief Compliance Officer

Since June 2014

Principal, Dziura Compliance Consulting, LLC (October 2014 – present); Managing Director, Cipperman Compliance Services (2010 – September 2014); Chief Compliance Officer, Hanlon Investment Management (2009 – 2010); and Vice President − Compliance, Morgan Stanley Investment Management (2000 − 2009).

N/A N/A

 

aAddress for certain Trustees and certain officers: 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212.

bAddress for Ms. Ausili, Ms. Dam and Ms. Drake: 2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226, Glendora, California 91740.

Address for Mr. Dziura: 309 Woodridge Lane, Media, Pennsylvania 19063.

cTrustees and officers serve until their successors have been duly elected.

dThe Trust is comprised of 44 series managed by unaffiliated investment advisors. Each Trustee serves as Trustee of each series of the Trust. The term “Fund Complex” applies only to the series managed by the same investment advisor. The Funds do not hold themselves out as related to any other series within the Trust, for purposes of investment and investor services, nor do they share the same investment advisor with any other series.

e“Other Directorships Held” includes only directorships of companies required to register or file reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (that is, “public companies”), or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

*Ms. Quill is an “interested person” of the Trust by virtue of her position with UMB Fund Services, Inc.

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EXPENSE EXAMPLES

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (Class A shares only), and redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution fees and/or service (12b-1) fees (Class A shares only); and other Fund expenses.  The examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

 

Actual Expenses

The information in the row titled “Actual Performance” of the table below provides actual account values and actual expenses.  You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.  Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate row under the column titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the row titled “Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)” of the table below provides hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return.  The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.  You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds.  To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (load) or contingent deferred sales charges.  Therefore, the information in the row titled “Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)” 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

EuroPac International Value Fund

Beginning
Account Value

Ending
Account Value

Expenses
Paid During Period*

Actual Performance 5/1/23 10/31/23 5/1/23 – 10/31/23
Class A $1,000.00 $ 920.90 $  8.31
Class I   1,000.00    921.30 7.13
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)      
Class A   1,000.00 1,016.56 8.72
Class I   1,000.00 1,017.79 7.48

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.72% and 1.47% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratios reflect a recovery of previously waived fees. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

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For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund

Beginning
Account Value

Ending
Account Value

Expenses
Paid During Period*

Actual Performance 5/1/23 10/31/23 5/1/23 – 10/31/23
Class A $1,000.00 $ 983.40 $  5.75
Class I   1,000.00    984.80 4.50
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)      
Class A   1,000.00 1,019.41 5.85
Class I   1,000.00 1,015.31 4.58

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.15% and 0.90% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six- month period). The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund

Beginning

Account Value

Ending

Account Value

Expenses

Paid During Period*

Actual Performance 5/1/23 10/31/23 5/1/23 – 10/31/23
Class A $1,000.00 $ 897.10 $  7.18
Class I   1,000.00 899.40 5.99
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)      
Class A   1,000.00 1,017.63 7.64
Class I   1,000.00 1,018.89 6.37

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.50% and 1.25% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six- month period). The expense ratios reflect a recovery of previously waived fees. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

EP Emerging Markets Fund

Beginning

Account Value

Ending

Account Value

Expenses

Paid During Period*

Actual Performance 5/1/23 10/31/23 5/1/23 – 10/31/23
Class A $1,000.00 $  938.40 $  8.56
Class I   1,000.00 939.20 7.34
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)      
Class A   1,000.00 1,016.38 8.90
Class I   1,000.00 1,017.64 7.63

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.75% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six- month period). The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

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For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

EuroPac Gold Fund 

Beginning

Account Value

Ending

Account Value

Expenses

Paid During Period*

Actual Performance 5/1/23 10/31/23 5/1/23 – 10/31/23
Class A $1,000.00 $ 787.10 $  6.21
Class I   1,000.00 1,018.26 7.01
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)      
Class A   1,000.00 787.80 5.10
Class I   1,000.00 1,019.51 5.76

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.38% and 1.13% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six- month period). Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

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Euro Pacific Funds

Each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust

 

Investment Advisor

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

Suite 204, Lots 81-82

Street C

Dorado, Puerto Rico 00646

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Tait, Weller & Baker LLP

Two Liberty Place

50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

 

Custodian

UMB Bank, n.a.

928 Grand Boulevard, 5th Floor

Kansas City, Missouri 64106

 

Fund Co-Administrator

Mutual Fund Administration, LLC

2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226

Glendora, California 91740

 

Fund Co-Administrator, Transfer Agent and Fund Accountant

UMB Fund Services, Inc.

235 W. Galena Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212

 

Distributor

UMB Distribution Services, LLC.

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 

 

 

FUND INFORMATION

 

 

  TICKER CUSIP
EuroPac International Value Fund – Class A EPIVX 461 418 766
EuroPac International Value Fund – Class I EPVIX 461 41P 669
EuroPac International Bond Fund – Class A EPIBX 461 418 618
EuroPac International Bond Fund – Class I EPBIX 461 41P 651
EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund – Class A EPDPX 461 41P 487
EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund – Class I EPDIX 461 41P 479
EP Emerging Markets Fund – Class A EPASX 461 418 550
EP Emerging Markets Fund – Class I EPEIX 461 41P 636
EuroPac Gold Fund – Class A EPGFX 461 41P 677
EuroPac Gold Fund – Class I EPGIX 461 41Q 196

 

Privacy Principles of the Euro Pacific Funds for Shareholders

The Funds are committed to maintaining the privacy of their shareholders and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information the Funds collect, how we protect that information and why, in certain cases, we may share information with select other parties.

 

Generally, the Funds do not receive any non-public personal information relating to their shareholders, although certain non-public personal information of their shareholders may become available to the Funds. The Funds do not disclose any non-public personal information about their shareholders or former shareholders to anyone, except as permitted by law or as is necessary in order to service shareholder accounts (for example, to a transfer agent or third party administrator).

 

 

 

This report is sent to shareholders of the Euro Pacific Funds for their information. It is not a Prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of shares of the Funds or of any securities mentioned in this report.

 

Proxy Voting

The Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies for portfolio securities, if applicable, during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, are also available, without charge and upon request by calling the Funds at (888) 558-5851, on the Funds’ website at www.europacificfunds.com or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Fund Portfolio Holdings

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. Shareholders may obtain the Funds’ Form N-PORT on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Prior to the use of Form N-PORT, the Funds filed their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC on Form N-Q, which is available online at www.sec.gov.

 

Householding

The Funds will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, and notice of annual and semi-annual reports availability and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Funds at (888) 558-5851.

 

Euro Pacific Funds

P. O. Box 2175

Milwaukee, WI 53201

Toll Free: (888) 558-5851

 

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer. The registrant has not made any amendments to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.

 

The registrant undertakes to provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of its code of ethics by mail when they call the registrant at 1-888-558-5851.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that there is at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.  John P. Zader is the “audit committee financial expert” and is considered to be “independent” as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

The registrant has engaged its principal accountant to perform audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services during the past two fiscal years. “Audit services” refer to performing an audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years. “Audit-related services” refer to the assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit. “Tax services” refer to professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. There were no “other services” provided by the principal accountant. The following table details the aggregate fees billed or expected to be billed for each of the last two fiscal years for audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees and other fees by the principal accountant.

 

  FYE 10/31/2023 FYE 10/31/2022
Audit Fees $77,625 $72,000
Audit-Related Fees N/A N/A
Tax Fees $14,000 $14,000
All Other Fees N/A N/A

 

The audit committee has adopted pre-approval policies and procedures that require the audit committee to pre-approve all audit and non-audit services of the registrant, including services provided to any entity affiliated with the registrant.

 

The percentage of fees billed by Tait, Weller, & Weller LLP applicable to non-audit services pursuant to waiver of pre-approval requirement were as follows:

 

 

  FYE 10/31/2023 FYE 10/31/2022
Audit-Related Fees 0% 0%
Tax Fees 0% 0%
All Other Fees 0% 0%

 

All of the principal accountant’s hours spent on auditing the registrant’s financial statements were attributed to work performed by full-time permanent employees of the principal accountant.

 

The following table indicates the non-audit fees billed or expected to be billed by the registrant’s accountant for services to the registrant and to the registrant’s investment adviser (and any other controlling entity, etc.—not sub-adviser) for the last two years. The 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 is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence and has concluded that the provision of such non-audit services by the accountant has not compromised the accountant’s independence.

 

Non-Audit Related Fees FYE 10/31/2023 FYE 10/31/2022
Registrant N/A N/A
Registrant’s Investment Advisor N/A N/A

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

(a) Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)   Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

(b)   Not Applicable.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

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.

 

The registrant has not made any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)The Registrant’s President/Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer have reviewed the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider.

 

(b)There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form N-CSR filed June 8, 2018.

 

(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

 

(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.

 

(b)Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Furnished herewith.

 

 

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.

 

  (Registrant) Investment Managers Series Trust  
       
  By (Signature and Title) /s/ Maureen Quill  
    Maureen Quill, President/Chief Executive Officer
       
  Date 01/09/2024  

  

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/ Maureen Quill  
    Maureen Quill, President/Chief Executive Officer
       
  Date 01/09/2024  
       
  By (Signature and Title) /s/ Rita Dam  
    Rita Dam, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
       
  Date 01/09/2024