N-CSRS 1 d810732dncsrs.htm MFS SERIES TRUST XII N-CSRS MFS SERIES TRUST XII N-CSRS
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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 811-21780

MFS SERIES TRUST XII

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Christopher R. Bohane

Massachusetts Financial Services Company

111 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(Name and address of agents for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 954-5000

Date of fiscal year end: April 30*

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2019

 

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This Form N-CSR pertains to the following series of the Registrant: MFS Lifetime Income Fund, MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund, and MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund.


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Semiannual Report

October 31, 2019

 

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MFS® Lifetime® Funds

 

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MFS® Lifetime® Income Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2020 Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2025 Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2030 Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2035 Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2040 Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2045 Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2050 Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2055 Fund

MFS® Lifetime® 2060 Fund

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the complete reports will be made available on the fund’s Web site (funds.mfs.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a Web site link to access the report.

If you are already signed up to receive shareholder reports by email, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may sign up to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund by email by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you hold your shares directly with the fund, by calling 1-800-225-2606 or by logging on to MFS Access at mfs.com.

Beginning on January 1, 2019, you may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. Contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the fund, you can call 1-800-225-2606 or send an email request to orderliterature@mfs.com to let the fund know that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all funds held with the MFS fund complex if you invest directly.

 

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MFS® Lifetime® Funds

 

CONTENTS

 

Letter from the Executive Chair     1  
Portfolio composition     2  
Expense tables     12  
Portfolio of investments     23  
Statements of assets and liabilities     33  
Statements of operations     39  
Statements of changes in net assets     41  
Financial highlights     43  
Notes to financial statements     95  
Board review of investment advisory agreement     127  
Proxy voting policies and information     131  
Quarterly portfolio disclosure     131  
Further information     131  
Information about fund contracts and legal claims     131  
Provision of financial reports and summary prospectuses     131  
Contact information    back cover

 

 

The report is prepared for the general information of shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NO BANK GUARANTEE



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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHAIR

 

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Dear Shareholders:

Slowing global growth, low inflation, and trade friction between the United States and China have been hallmarks of the past 12 months. After experiencing an uptick in market volatility in late 2018, markets steadied during 2019, thanks in large measure to the adoption of a dovish policy stance on the part of global central banks, focused on supporting economic growth. The U.S. and China have repeatedly raised tariffs on each other, though preliminary steps toward an interim trade agreement have been undertaken, modestly easing tensions in recent months. While British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has negotiated a reworked withdrawal agreement with the European Union, Parliament has not yet approved the deal, leading the EU to grant the United Kingdom a Brexit delay until no later than January 31, 2020. Uncertainty over Brexit, along with the ripple effects from the trade conflict, have hampered business confidence and investment in the U.K. and Europe, though investors hope that greater clarity regarding the Brexit outcome will emerge after a British parliamentary election in December.

Markets expect that the longest economic expansion in U.S. history will continue for the time being, albeit at a slower pace. In an effort to prolong the expansion, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered interest rates three times between July and October. Similarly, the European Central Bank loosened policy in September. While the monetary policy environment remains quite accommodative, tentative signs of easing trade tensions and receding global recession fears have helped push global interest rates modestly higher from the record-low levels posted late in the summer as investors grew less risk averse.

Here at MFS®, we aim to help our clients navigate the growing complexity of the markets and world economies. Our long-term investment philosophy and commitment to responsible allocation of capital allow us to wade through the noise to uncover what we believe are the best, most durable investment opportunities in the market. Through our powerful global investment platform, we combine collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline with the purpose of creating sustainable value for investors.

Respectfully,

 

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Robert J. Manning

Executive Chair

MFS Investment Management

December 16, 2019

 

 

The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to change and may not be relied upon for investment advice. No forecasts can be guaranteed.

 

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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

MFS Lifetime Income Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     19.9%  
MFS Limited Maturity Fund     19.9%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     10.0%  
MFS Government Securities Fund     9.9%  
MFS Global Bond Fund     5.0%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     3.0%  
MFS High Income Fund     3.0%  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     2.5%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     2.1%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     2.0%  
MFS Growth Fund     2.0%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     2.0%  
MFS Research Fund     2.0%  
MFS Value Fund     2.0%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     2.0%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund     2.0%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     2.0%  
MFS Research International Fund     1.5%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     1.5%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     1.5%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     1.0%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     1.0%  
MFS International Growth Fund     0.5%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     0.5%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     0.5%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     0.5%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents     0.2%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     19.0%  
MFS Limited Maturity Fund     18.0%  
MFS Government Securities Fund     10.0%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     10.0%  
MFS Global Bond Fund     5.0%  
MFS High Income Fund     3.4%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     3.2%  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     2.8%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     2.2%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     2.2%  
MFS Growth Fund     2.2%  
MFS Research Fund     2.2%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     2.2%  
MFS Value Fund     2.2%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund     2.2%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     2.0%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     2.0%  
MFS Research International Fund     1.6%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     1.6%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     1.6%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     1.2%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     1.0%  
MFS International Growth Fund     0.6%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     0.6%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     0.5%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     0.5%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents (o)     0.0%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Less than 0.1%.

Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     13.6%  
MFS Government Securities Fund     9.9%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     9.3%  
MFS Limited Maturity Fund     8.0%  
MFS High Income Fund     5.0%  
MFS Global Bond Fund     5.0%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     4.6%  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     4.4%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     3.2%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     3.2%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     3.2%  
MFS Value Fund     3.2%  
MFS Research Fund     3.2%  
MFS Growth Fund     3.2%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund     3.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     2.3%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     2.3%  
MFS Research International Fund     2.2%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     2.2%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     2.2%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     2.0%  
MFS International Growth Fund     1.1%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     1.1%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     1.1%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     0.6%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     0.5%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents     0.2%  
MFS International New Discovery Fund     0.2%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Government Securities Fund     7.9%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     7.4%  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     7.0%  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     6.5%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     6.5%  
MFS High Income Fund     5.0%  
MFS Global Bond Fund     4.4%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     4.3%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     4.3%  
MFS Value Fund     4.3%  
MFS Growth Fund     4.3%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research Fund     4.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     3.7%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     3.7%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     3.2%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     3.2%  
MFS Research International Fund     3.2%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund     3.0%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     2.0%  
MFS International Growth Fund     1.7%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     1.7%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     1.6%  
MFS International New Discovery Fund     1.2%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     0.8%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     0.8%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents     0.1%  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund     0.1%  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund     0.1%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     9.0%  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     8.7%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     5.6%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     5.6%  
MFS Growth Fund     5.6%  
MFS Value Fund     5.5%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     4.8%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     4.5%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     4.5%  
MFS High Income Fund     4.5%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     4.1%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     4.1%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research International Fund     3.6%  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     2.9%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund     2.7%  
MFS International Growth Fund     2.6%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     2.6%  
MFS International New Discovery Fund     2.2%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     2.1%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     1.8%  
MFS Global Bond Fund     1.8%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     1.0%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     1.0%  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund     0.6%  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund     0.5%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents     0.1%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     10.1%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     9.5%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     5.8%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     5.8%  
MFS Value Fund     5.8%  
MFS Growth Fund     5.8%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     4.8%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     4.8%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     4.6%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     4.6%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research International Fund     3.8%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     3.5%  
MFS International New Discovery Fund     3.2%  
MFS International Growth Fund     3.1%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     3.1%  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     2.7%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     2.3%  
MFS High Income Fund     2.0%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund     1.2%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     1.2%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     1.1%  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     0.8%  
MFS Global Bond Fund     0.8%  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund     0.8%  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund     0.8%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents (o)     (0.0)%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Less than 0.1%.

Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

From time to time Cash & Cash Equivalents may be negative due to timing of cash receipts.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     11.0%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     9.9%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     6.0%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     6.0%  
MFS Growth Fund     6.0%  
MFS Value Fund     6.0%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     5.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     5.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     5.0%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     5.0%  
MFS International New Discovery Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research International Fund     4.0%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research Fund     4.0%  
MFS International Growth Fund     3.5%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     3.5%  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     2.5%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     2.5%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     2.5%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     1.3%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     1.2%  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund     1.0%  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund     1.0%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents     0.1%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     11.0%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     9.9%  
MFS Growth Fund     6.0%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     6.0%  
MFS Value Fund     6.0%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     6.0%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     5.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     5.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     5.0%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     5.0%  
MFS International New Discovery Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research International Fund     4.0%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research Fund     4.0%  
MFS International Growth Fund     3.5%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     3.5%  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     2.5%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     2.5%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     2.5%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     1.3%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     1.2%  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund     1.0%  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund     1.0%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents     0.1%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     11.0%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     9.9%  
MFS Growth Fund     6.0%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     6.0%  
MFS Value Fund     6.0%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     6.0%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     5.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     5.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     5.0%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     5.0%  
MFS International New Discovery Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research International Fund     4.0%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research Fund     4.0%  
MFS International Growth Fund     3.5%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     3.5%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     2.5%  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     2.5%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     2.5%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     1.2%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     1.2%  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund     1.0%  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund     1.0%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents     0.2%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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Portfolio Composition – continued

 

MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund

Portfolio target allocation

 

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Portfolio holdings  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund     11.0%  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund     9.9%  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund     6.0%  
MFS Growth Fund     6.0%  
MFS Value Fund     6.0%  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund     6.0%  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund     5.0%  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund     5.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund     5.0%  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund     5.0%  
MFS International New Discovery Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research International Fund     4.0%  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund     4.0%  
MFS Research Fund     4.0%  
MFS International Growth Fund     3.5%  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund     3.5%  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund     2.5%  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund     2.5%  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund     2.5%  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund     1.2%  
MFS New Discovery Fund     1.2%  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund     1.0%  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund     1.0%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents     0.2%  

Portfolio actual allocation

 

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Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. MFS endeavors to fully invest all MFS funds-of-funds in underlying funds on a daily basis. Any divergence from 0.0% in Cash & Cash Equivalents is typically due to the timing of fund subscriptions/redemptions and the settlement of subsequent investment in/divestment from the underlying funds. While the MFS funds-of-funds’ subscriptions/redemptions are processed at the same day NAV of the underlying funds, a positive/negative cash balance will be reflected on the MFS funds-of-funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities until the trades with the underlying funds settle, which is typically two business days. Please see the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Percentages are based on net assets as of October 31, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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EXPENSE TABLES

Fund expenses borne by the shareholders during the period, May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019

As a shareholder of the funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on certain purchase or redemption payments, and (2) ongoing costs, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. These examples 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.

In addition to the fees and expenses which each fund bears directly, each fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which each fund invests. Because the underlying funds have varied expenses and fee levels and each fund may own different proportions of the underlying funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by each fund will vary. If these transactional and indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the tables 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.

 

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MFS LIFETIME INCOME FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Beginning
Account Value
5/01/19
   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

    Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
5/01/19-10/31/19
 
A   Actual     0.23%       $1,000.00       $1,041.33       $1.18  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.23%       $1,000.00       $1,023.98       $1.17  
B   Actual     0.98%       $1,000.00       $1,036.63       $5.02  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.98%       $1,000.00       $1,020.21       $4.98  
C   Actual     0.98%       $1,000.00       $1,037.47       $5.02  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.98%       $1,000.00       $1,020.21       $4.98  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,042.59       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     0.98%       $1,000.00       $1,037.42       $5.02  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.98%       $1,000.00       $1,020.21       $4.98  
R2   Actual     0.48%       $1,000.00       $1,040.02       $2.46  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.48%       $1,000.00       $1,022.72       $2.44  
R3   Actual     0.23%       $1,000.00       $1,040.49       $1.18  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.23%       $1,000.00       $1,023.98       $1.17  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,042.62       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,042.94       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
529A   Actual     0.27%       $1,000.00       $1,041.12       $1.39  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.27%       $1,000.00       $1,023.78       $1.37  
529B   Actual     1.02%       $1,000.00       $1,037.26       $5.22  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.02%       $1,000.00       $1,020.01       $5.18  
529C   Actual     1.03%       $1,000.00       $1,036.27       $5.27  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.03%       $1,000.00       $1,019.96       $5.23  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Notes to Expense Table

For the MFS Lifetime Income Fund, each class with a Rule 12b-1 service fee is subject to a rebate of a portion of such fee. Such rebates are included in the expense ratios above and are outside of the expense limitation arrangement. For Class 529A, Class 529B, and Class 529C shares, this rebate reduced the expense ratios above by 0.02%, 0.02%, and 0.01%, respectively. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2020 FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Beginning
Account Value
5/01/19
   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

    Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
5/01/19-10/31/19
 
A   Actual     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,040.83       $1.23  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,023.93       $1.22  
B   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,037.18       $5.07  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
C   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,036.98       $5.07  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,042.85       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,037.18       $5.07  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
R2   Actual     0.49%       $1,000.00       $1,039.60       $2.51  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.49%       $1,000.00       $1,022.67       $2.49  
R3   Actual     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,040.83       $1.23  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,023.93       $1.22  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,042.08       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,043.68       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Notes to Expense Table

For the MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund, each class with a Rule 12b-1 service fee is subject to a rebate of a portion of such fee. Such rebates are included in the expense ratios above and are outside of the expense limitation arrangement. For Class A shares, this rebate reduced the expense ratio above by 0.01%. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2025 FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Beginning
Account Value
5/01/19
   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

   

Expenses

Paid During
Period (p)
5/01/19-10/31/19

 
A   Actual     0.22%       $1,000.00       $1,041.44       $1.13  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.22%       $1,000.00       $1,024.03       $1.12  
B   Actual     0.98%       $1,000.00       $1,037.90       $5.02  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.98%       $1,000.00       $1,020.21       $4.98  
C   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,038.10       $5.07  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,042.81       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,037.07       $5.07  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
R2   Actual     0.49%       $1,000.00       $1,040.12       $2.51  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.49%       $1,000.00       $1,022.67       $2.49  
R3   Actual     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,041.48       $1.23  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,023.93       $1.22  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,042.75       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,042.75       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Notes to Expense Table

For the MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund, each class with a Rule 12b-1 service fee is subject to a rebate of a portion of such fee. Such rebates are included in the expense ratios above and are outside of the expense limitation arrangement. For Class A and Class B shares, this rebate reduced the expense ratios above by 0.02% and 0.01%, respectively. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2030 FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
   

Beginning

Account Value

5/01/19

   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

   

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)
5/01/19-10/31/19

 
A   Actual     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,039.13       $1.23  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,023.93       $1.22  
B   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,035.78       $5.07  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
C   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,036.02       $5.07  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,040.87       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,035.67       $5.07  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
R2   Actual     0.49%       $1,000.00       $1,038.24       $2.51  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.49%       $1,000.00       $1,022.67       $2.49  
R3   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,039.25       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,040.82       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,041.45       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2035 FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
   

Beginning

Account Value

5/01/19

   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

   

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)
5/01/19-10/31/19

 
A   Actual     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,036.15       $1.23  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,023.93       $1.22  
B   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,032.35       $5.11  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
C   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,031.80       $5.06  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,036.74       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,032.37       $5.11  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
R2   Actual     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,034.25       $2.56  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,022.62       $2.54  
R3   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,036.10       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,037.28       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,037.95       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Notes to Expense Table

For the MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund, each class with a Rule 12b-1 service fee is subject to a rebate of a portion of such fee. Such rebates are included in the expense ratios above and are outside of the expense limitation arrangement. For Class A and Class C shares, this rebate reduced the expense ratios above by 0.01%. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2040 FUND

 

Share

Class

       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Beginning
Account Value
5/01/19
   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

   

Expenses

Paid During
Period (p)
5/01/19-10/31/19

 
A   Actual     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,034.63       $1.23  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.24%       $1,000.00       $1,023.93       $1.22  
B   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,030.60       $5.05  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
C   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,030.38       $5.05  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,035.61       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,030.12       $5.10  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
R2   Actual     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,033.05       $2.56  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,022.62       $2.54  
R3   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,034.63       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,035.52       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,036.12       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Notes to Expense Table

For the MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund, each class with a Rule 12b-1 service fee is subject to a rebate of a portion of such fee. Such rebates are included in the expense ratios above and are outside of the expense limitation arrangement. For Class A and Class B shares, this rebate reduced the expense ratios above by 0.01%. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2045 FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Beginning
Account Value
5/01/19
   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

   

Expenses

Paid During
Period (p)

5/01/19-10/31/19

 
A   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,033.48       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
B   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,029.16       $5.10  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
C   Actual     0.97%       $1,000.00       $1,029.32       $4.95  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.97%       $1,000.00       $1,020.26       $4.93  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,033.97       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,029.20       $5.10  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
R2   Actual     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,031.78       $2.55  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,022.62       $2.54  
R3   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,032.86       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.02       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.66       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Notes to Expense Table

For the MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund, each class with a Rule 12b-1 service fee is subject to a rebate of a portion of such fee. Such rebates are included in the expense ratios above and are outside of the expense limitation arrangement. For Class C shares, this rebate reduced the expense ratio above by 0.03%. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2050 FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Beginning
Account Value
5/01/19
   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

   

Expenses

Paid During
Period (p)

5/01/19-10/31/19

 
A   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,032.98       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
B   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,029.11       $5.10  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
C   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,028.73       $5.10  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.08       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,028.71       $5.10  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
R2   Actual     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,031.81       $2.55  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,022.62       $2.54  
R3   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,032.67       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.10       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,035.18       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2055 FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Beginning
Account Value
5/01/19
   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

   

Expenses

Paid During
Period (p)
5/01/19-10/31/19

 
A   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,033.27       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
B   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,028.99       $5.10  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
C   Actual     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,029.21       $5.05  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.99%       $1,000.00       $1,020.16       $5.03  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.50       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,029.19       $5.10  
  Hypothetical (h)     1.00%       $1,000.00       $1,020.11       $5.08  
R2   Actual     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,032.20       $2.55  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.50%       $1,000.00       $1,022.62       $2.54  
R3   Actual     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,033.27       $1.28  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.25%       $1,000.00       $1,023.88       $1.27  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.35       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,035.60       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Notes to Expense Table

For the MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund, each class with a Rule 12b-1 service fee is subject to a rebate of a portion of such fee. Such rebates are included in the expense ratios above and are outside of the expense limitation arrangement. For Class C shares, this rebate reduced the expense ratio above by 0.01%. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2060 FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Beginning
Account Value
5/01/19
   

Ending

Account Value
10/31/19

   

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)
5/01/19-10/31/19

 
A   Actual     0.20%       $1,000.00       $1,033.44       $1.02  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.20%       $1,000.00       $1,024.13       $1.02  
B   Actual     0.95%       $1,000.00       $1,029.39       $4.85  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.95%       $1,000.00       $1,020.36       $4.82  
C   Actual     0.95%       $1,000.00       $1,029.48       $4.85  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.95%       $1,000.00       $1,020.36       $4.82  
I   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.90       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R1   Actual     0.95%       $1,000.00       $1,030.13       $4.85  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.95%       $1,000.00       $1,020.36       $4.82  
R2   Actual     0.45%       $1,000.00       $1,032.65       $2.30  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.45%       $1,000.00       $1,022.87       $2.29  
R3   Actual     0.20%       $1,000.00       $1,034.20       $1.02  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.20%       $1,000.00       $1,024.13       $1.02  
R4   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.93       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  
R6   Actual     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,034.87       $0.00  
  Hypothetical (h)     0.00%       $1,000.00       $1,025.14       $0.00  

 

  (h)

5% class return per year before expenses.

  (p)

“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to each class’s annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the fund invests. If these indirect costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

10/31/19 (unaudited)

 

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

MFS LIFETIME INCOME FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 100.0%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 70.7%                  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund - Class R6      822,081      $ 12,092,808  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund - Class R6      871,325        6,055,709  
MFS Global Bond Fund - Class R6      3,299,486        30,256,286  
MFS Government Securities Fund - Class R6      6,020,083        60,381,429  
MFS High Income Fund - Class R6      5,301,729        18,131,914  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      5,756,151        60,382,023  
MFS Limited Maturity Fund - Class R6      20,091,444        120,749,577  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      10,933,295        120,922,247  
              $ 428,971,993  
International Stock Funds - 5.0%                  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      1,361,407      $ 15,166,072  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      86,222        3,074,679  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      67,522        3,059,457  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      484,879        9,173,909  
              $ 30,474,117  
Specialty Funds - 4.0%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      2,270,189      $ 12,100,108  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      650,429        12,091,484  
              $ 24,191,592  
U.S. Stock Funds - 20.1%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      441,912      $ 12,240,962  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      831,140        12,226,068  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      1,492,452        18,163,141  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      454,332        6,106,216  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      911,393        12,185,325  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      100,634        12,197,886  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      422,728        9,084,425  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      370,976        9,103,754  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      95,999        3,039,328  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      188,592        3,047,651  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      271,424        12,170,623  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      286,081        12,161,308  
              $ 121,726,687  
Money Market Funds - 0.2%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      1,304,961      $ 1,305,091  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $533,516,775)             $ 606,669,480  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.0)%               (169,647)  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 606,499,833  

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2020 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 100.0%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 68.8%                  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund - Class R6      511,794      $ 7,528,493  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund - Class R6      588,755        4,091,849  
MFS Global Bond Fund - Class R6      1,878,180        17,222,913  
MFS Government Securities Fund - Class R6      3,422,766        34,330,336  
MFS High Income Fund - Class R6      3,394,015        11,607,531  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      3,271,107        34,313,910  
MFS Limited Maturity Fund - Class R6      10,335,027        62,113,513  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      5,920,140        65,476,750  
              $ 236,685,295  
International Stock Funds - 5.6%                  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      861,899      $ 9,601,553  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      57,911        2,065,100  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      45,448        2,059,244  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      292,239        5,529,173  
              $ 19,255,070  
Specialty Funds - 4.0%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      1,292,707      $ 6,890,131  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      370,484        6,887,295  
              $ 13,777,426  
U.S. Stock Funds - 21.6%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      273,748      $ 7,582,814  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      515,529        7,583,431  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      902,967        10,989,109  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      257,456        3,460,207  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      565,238        7,557,236  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      62,526        7,578,786  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      255,748        5,496,028  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      223,908        5,494,713  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      54,516        1,725,991  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      106,917        1,727,772  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      168,600        7,560,011  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      177,633        7,551,179  
              $ 74,307,277  
Money Market Funds - 0.0%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      125,195      $ 125,207  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $295,405,702)             $ 344,150,275  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.0)%               (99,263)  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 344,051,012  

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2025 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 100.0%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 55.8%                  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund - Class R6      650,110      $ 9,563,119  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund - Class R6      920,800        6,399,560  
MFS Global Bond Fund - Class R6      1,737,538        15,933,225  
MFS Government Securities Fund - Class R6      3,163,492        31,729,819  
MFS High Income Fund - Class R6      4,662,237        15,944,851  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      2,843,971        29,833,260  
MFS Limited Maturity Fund - Class R6      4,258,653        25,594,504  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      3,920,598        43,361,818  
              $ 178,360,156  
International Stock Funds - 9.0%                  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      1,264,621      $ 14,087,879  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      98,791        3,522,887  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      77,610        3,516,511  
MFS International New Discovery Fund - Class R6      17,428        610,141  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      372,741        7,052,260  
              $ 28,789,678  
Specialty Funds - 4.4%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      1,310,229      $ 6,983,521  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      377,019        7,008,782  
              $ 13,992,303  
U.S. Stock Funds - 30.6%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      370,180      $ 10,253,988  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      695,255        10,227,198  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      1,201,242        14,619,118  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      261,762        3,518,084  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      767,056        10,255,540  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      84,159        10,200,931  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      338,738        7,279,474  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      298,747        7,331,247  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      55,268        1,749,779  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      109,108        1,763,192  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      227,504        10,201,262  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      240,233        10,212,302  
              $ 97,612,115  
Money Market Funds - 0.2%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      771,734      $ 771,811  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $281,040,911)             $ 319,526,063  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.0)%               (83,041)  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 319,443,022  

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2030 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 99.9%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 35.8%                  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund - Class R6      1,231,580      $ 18,116,545  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund - Class R6      1,756,907        12,210,501  
MFS Global Bond Fund - Class R6      2,906,074        26,648,701  
MFS Government Securities Fund - Class R6      4,824,844        48,393,188  
MFS High Income Fund - Class R6      8,848,079        30,260,429  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      3,781,213        39,664,928  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      3,825,882        42,314,256  
              $ 217,608,548  
International Stock Funds - 14.5%                  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      45,786      $ 586,978  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      3,564,436        39,707,815  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      16,766        589,484  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      291,381        10,390,655  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      228,334        10,345,830  
MFS International New Discovery Fund - Class R6      209,342        7,329,068  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      1,006,204        19,037,369  
              $ 87,987,199  
Specialty Funds - 6.4%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      3,634,609      $ 19,372,463  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      1,049,354        19,507,491  
              $ 38,879,954  
U.S. Stock Funds - 43.2%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      885,626      $ 24,531,855  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      1,779,851        26,181,612  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      3,690,954        44,918,910  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      729,026        9,798,114  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      1,964,190        26,261,216  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      215,149        26,078,200  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      1,040,435        22,358,950  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      918,971        22,551,539  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      153,399        4,856,610  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      303,401        4,902,967  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      543,344        24,363,535  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      614,726        26,131,987  
              $ 262,935,495  
Money Market Funds - 0.0%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      74,855      $ 74,863  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $474,406,331)             $ 607,486,059  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 0.1%               584,855  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 608,070,914  

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2035 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 100.0%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 18.5%                  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund - Class R6      585,391      $ 8,611,094  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund - Class R6      827,421        5,750,577  
MFS Global Bond Fund - Class R6      626,932        5,748,964  
MFS High Income Fund - Class R6      4,187,699        14,321,932  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      1,438,175        15,086,454  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      846,577        9,363,144  
              $ 58,882,165  
International Stock Funds - 20.8%                  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      135,383      $ 1,735,614  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      2,492,184        27,762,932  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      49,652        1,745,772  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      232,902        8,305,268  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      182,406        8,264,799  
MFS International New Discovery Fund - Class R6      200,314        7,013,004  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      599,115        11,335,248  
              $ 66,162,637  
Specialty Funds - 8.2%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      2,426,073      $ 12,930,967  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      698,038        12,976,528  
              $ 25,907,495  
U.S. Stock Funds - 52.4%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      460,755      $ 12,762,918  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      1,200,547        17,660,041  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      2,361,188        28,735,663  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      486,574        6,539,553  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      1,320,403        17,653,793  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      145,566        17,644,096  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      669,271        14,382,631  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      587,959        14,428,504  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      102,536        3,246,293  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      202,079        3,265,588  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      283,074        12,693,051  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      413,928        17,596,077  
              $ 166,608,208  
Money Market Funds - 0.1%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      383,653      $ 383,692  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $266,408,127)             $ 317,944,197  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.0)%               (98,198)  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 317,845,999  

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2040 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 100.1%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 11.0%                  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund - Class R6      366,043      $ 5,384,484  
MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund - Class R6      519,376        3,609,662  
MFS Global Bond Fund - Class R6      391,765        3,592,486  
MFS High Income Fund - Class R6      2,622,379        8,968,536  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      1,480,730        15,532,860  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      1,083,087        11,978,946  
              $ 49,066,974  
International Stock Funds - 24.9%                  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      278,340      $ 3,568,318  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      4,027,307        44,864,205  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      101,996        3,586,178  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      390,987        13,942,599  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      305,804        13,855,972  
MFS International New Discovery Fund - Class R6      411,013        14,389,566  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      904,347        17,110,237  
              $ 111,317,075  
Specialty Funds - 9.2%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      3,823,224      $ 20,377,784  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      1,103,274        20,509,869  
              $ 40,887,653  
U.S. Stock Funds - 54.9%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      647,575      $ 17,937,818  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      1,762,054        25,919,808  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      3,503,787        42,641,084  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      767,490        10,315,064  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      1,942,687        25,973,726  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      213,133        25,833,843  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      989,231        21,258,584  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      873,564        21,437,251  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      161,157        5,102,237  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      319,579        5,164,398  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      397,480        17,823,013  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      608,486        25,866,756  
              $ 245,273,582  
Money Market Funds - 0.1%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      311,266      $ 311,298  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $325,121,475)             $ 446,856,582  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.1)%               (337,860)  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 446,518,722  

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2045 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 100.0%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 5.0%                  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      544,675      $ 5,713,642  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      516,688        5,714,569  
              $ 11,428,211  
International Stock Funds - 28.0%                  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      177,680      $ 2,277,860  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      2,247,878        25,041,355  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      64,944        2,283,424  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      224,589        8,008,833  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      176,341        7,990,024  
MFS International New Discovery Fund - Class R6      261,516        9,155,674  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      483,240        9,142,902  
              $ 63,900,072  
Specialty Funds - 10.0%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      2,133,621      $ 11,372,200  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      613,911        11,412,601  
              $ 22,784,801  
U.S. Stock Funds - 56.9%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      329,737      $ 9,133,725  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      930,269        13,684,248  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      1,860,369        22,640,687  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      424,880        5,710,389  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      1,023,395        13,682,789  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      112,862        13,680,011  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      529,253        11,373,649  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      464,042        11,387,595  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      89,635        2,837,856  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      176,709        2,855,621  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      203,302        9,116,066  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      321,485        13,666,316  
              $ 129,768,952  
Money Market Funds - 0.1%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      367,268      $ 367,305  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $190,355,193)             $ 228,249,341  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.0)%               (82,677)  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 228,166,664  

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2050 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 100.0%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 5.0%                  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      560,022      $ 5,874,634  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      531,252        5,875,650  
              $ 11,750,284  
International Stock Funds - 28.0%                  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      182,130      $ 2,334,903  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      2,302,359        25,648,279  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      66,568        2,340,533  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      230,827        8,231,297  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      181,337        8,216,380  
MFS International New Discovery Fund - Class R6      268,025        9,383,569  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      495,409        9,373,137  
              $ 65,528,098  
Specialty Funds - 10.0%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      2,188,005      $ 11,662,066  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      630,174        11,714,937  
              $ 23,377,003  
U.S. Stock Funds - 56.9%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      337,921      $ 9,360,420  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      954,442        14,039,846  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      1,907,180        23,210,386  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      434,844        5,844,308  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      1,047,503        14,005,114  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      116,023        14,063,119  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      543,439        11,678,494  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      475,652        11,672,504  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      91,934        2,910,619  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      180,836        2,922,302  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      208,601        9,353,660  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      329,771        14,018,561  
              $ 133,079,333  
Money Market Funds - 0.1%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      311,691      $ 311,722  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $186,305,219)             $ 234,046,440  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.0)%               (51,067)  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 233,995,373  

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MFS LIFETIME 2055 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 100.0%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 5.0%                  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      281,661      $ 2,954,620  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      267,089        2,954,008  
              $ 5,908,628  
International Stock Funds - 28.0%                  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      91,422      $ 1,172,024  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      1,155,292        12,869,950  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      33,401        1,174,395  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      115,845        4,131,049  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      90,946        4,120,777  
MFS International New Discovery Fund - Class R6      134,400        4,705,331  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      248,630        4,704,083  
              $ 32,877,609  
Specialty Funds - 10.0%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      1,098,830      $ 5,856,767  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      316,427        5,882,371  
              $ 11,739,138  
U.S. Stock Funds - 56.8%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      169,475      $ 4,694,464  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      478,651        7,040,952  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      956,693        11,642,960  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      217,561        2,924,018  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      525,342        7,023,818  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      58,195        7,053,828  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      272,596        5,858,081  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      238,689        5,857,442  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      46,105        1,459,679  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      90,631        1,464,601  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      104,646        4,692,312  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      165,405        7,031,352  
              $ 66,743,507  
Money Market Funds - 0.2%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      199,682      $ 199,702  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $101,806,301)             $ 117,468,584  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.0)%               (10,947)  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 117,457,637  

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MFS LIFETIME 2060 FUND

 

Investment Companies (h) - 99.9%                  
Issuer    Shares/Par      Value ($)  
Bond Funds - 5.0%                  
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Class R6      40,310      $ 422,852  
MFS Total Return Bond Fund - Class R6      38,204        422,539  
              $ 845,391  
International Stock Funds - 28.0%                  
MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      13,057      $ 167,385  
MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund - Class R6      165,085        1,839,047  
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class R6      4,767        167,624  
MFS International Growth Fund - Class R6      16,509        588,705  
MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R6      12,975        587,876  
MFS International New Discovery Fund - Class R6      19,180        671,493  
MFS Research International Fund - Class R6      35,490        671,470  
              $ 4,693,600  
Specialty Funds - 10.0%                  
MFS Commodity Strategy Fund - Class R6      156,966      $ 836,628  
MFS Global Real Estate Fund - Class R6      45,220        840,645  
              $ 1,677,273  
U.S. Stock Funds - 56.8%                  
MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund - Class R6      24,180      $ 669,795  
MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund - Class R6      68,294        1,004,600  
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      136,994        1,667,211  
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund - Class R6      31,042        417,200  
MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund - Class R6      75,032        1,003,180  
MFS Growth Fund - Class R6      8,287        1,004,495  
MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R6      38,924        836,480  
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund - Class R6      34,088        836,511  
MFS New Discovery Fund - Class R6      6,593        208,742  
MFS New Discovery Value Fund - Class R6      12,930        208,956  
MFS Research Fund - Class R6      14,934        669,657  
MFS Value Fund - Class R6      23,616        1,003,899  
              $ 9,530,726  
Money Market Funds - 0.1%                  
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 1.89% (v)      14,011      $ 14,012  
Total Investment Companies (Identified Cost, $15,597,811)             $ 16,761,002  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 0.1%               23,166  
Net Assets - 100.0%             $ 16,784,168  

Portfolio Footnotes:

 

(h)

An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of each fund’s investments in affiliated issuers were as follows:

 

     Affiliated Issuers  
MFS Lifetime Income Fund   $ 606,669,480  
MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund     344,150,275  
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund     319,526,063  
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund     607,486,059  
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund     317,944,197  
MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund     446,856,582  
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund     228,249,341  
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund     234,046,440  
MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund     117,468,584  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund     16,761,002  

 

(v)

Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Statements

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At 10/31/19 (unaudited)

These statements represent each fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of each fund.

 

     MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Assets                                             

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $533,516,775, $295,405,702, $281,040,911, $474,406,331, and $266,408,127, respectively)

     $606,669,480        $344,150,275        $319,526,063        $607,486,059        $317,944,197  

Receivables for

              

Investments sold

     64,218        651,553        2,093,850        2,703,710        159,176  

Fund shares sold

     2,249,590        1,576,126        356,537        585,234        462,515  

Receivable from investment adviser

     119,689        83,662        79,575        123,307        78,982  

Other assets

     45,881        43,529        44,404        47,718        42,087  

Total assets

     $609,148,858        $346,505,145        $322,100,429        $610,946,028        $318,686,957  
Liabilities                                             

Payables for

              

Distributions

     $25,643        $—        $—        $—        $—  

Investments purchased

     1,000,988        211,663        247,688        306,363        375,077  

Fund shares reacquired

     1,250,937        2,018,629        2,201,464        2,224,973        240,099  

Payable to affiliates

              

Administrative services fee

     96        96        96        96        96  

Shareholder servicing costs

     297,244        180,898        169,998        290,679        186,438  

Distribution and service fees

     11,585        4,034        2,483        6,803        2,618  

Program manager fee

     442                              

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     62,090        38,813        35,678        46,200        36,630  

Total liabilities

     $2,649,025        $2,454,133        $2,657,407        $2,875,114        $840,958  

Net assets

     $606,499,833        $344,051,012        $319,443,022        $608,070,914        $317,845,999  
Net assets consist of                                             

Paid-in capital

     $542,835,833        $292,358,599        $277,267,920        $465,842,004        $262,692,296  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     63,664,000        51,692,413        42,175,102        142,228,910        55,153,703  

Net assets

     $606,499,833        $344,051,012        $319,443,022        $608,070,914        $317,845,999  

 

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     MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 

Net assets

              

Class A

     $122,109,041        $43,214,165        $21,992,797        $68,592,137        $18,367,564  

Class B

     8,217,983        3,082,165        1,737,300        8,153,942        1,626,807  

Class C

     108,436,856        11,647,244        4,140,595        14,861,696        2,944,794  

Class I

     35,712,915        2,391,345        1,503,730        2,355,712        902,915  

Class R1

     2,817,933        4,237,688        1,831,172        6,971,705        1,843,272  

Class R2

     16,902,392        43,518,166        33,288,786        75,186,301        31,264,275  

Class R3

     67,388,599        87,932,145        89,035,477        155,494,724        84,857,310  

Class R4

     44,322,763        82,344,797        106,790,387        163,244,545        119,487,514  

Class R6

     38,150,443        65,683,297        59,122,778        113,210,152        56,551,548  

Class 529A

     122,975,956                              

Class 529B

     4,818,358                              

Class 529C

     34,646,594                              

Total net assets

     $606,499,833        $344,051,012        $319,443,022        $608,070,914        $317,845,999  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding

              

Class A

     9,552,733        3,197,808        1,620,260        4,233,532        1,186,660  

Class B

     642,886        230,181        129,456        512,321        106,221  

Class C

     8,486,454        883,653        310,207        939,645        193,071  

Class I

     2,793,064        175,473        110,280        144,542        58,162  

Class R1

     220,213        316,506        136,339        436,524        120,427  

Class R2

     1,321,788        3,249,476        2,468,569        4,693,976        2,029,613  

Class R3

     5,271,834        6,506,359        6,565,893        9,625,224        5,475,345  

Class R4

     3,467,732        6,044,723        7,819,984        10,004,324        7,670,163  

Class R6

     2,975,922        4,823,244        4,326,604        6,934,444        3,626,581  

Class 529A

     11,749,650                              

Class 529B

     460,398                              

Class 529C

     3,311,471                              

Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding

     50,254,145        25,427,423        23,487,592        37,524,532        20,466,243  

Class A shares

              

Net asset value per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.78        $13.51        $13.57        $16.20        $15.48  

Offering price per share (100 / 95.75 × net asset value per share)

     $13.35        $—        $—        $—        $—  

Offering price per share (100 / 94.25 × net asset value per share)

     $—        $14.33        $14.40        $17.19        $16.42  

Class B shares

              

Net asset value and offering price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.78        $13.39        $13.42        $15.92        $15.32  

Class C shares

              

Net asset value and offering price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.78        $13.18        $13.35        $15.82        $15.25  

Class I shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.79        $13.63        $13.64        $16.30        $15.52  

Class R1 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.80        $13.39        $13.43        $15.97        $15.31  

 

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     MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 

Class R2 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.79        $13.39        $13.49        $16.02        $15.40  

Class R3 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.78        $13.51        $13.56        $16.15        $15.50  

Class R4 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.78        $13.62        $13.66        $16.32        $15.58  

Class R6 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $12.82        $13.62        $13.66        $16.33        $15.59  

Class 529A shares

              

Net asset value and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $10.47        $—        $—        $—        $—  

Offering price per share (100 / 95.75 × net asset value per share)

     $10.93        $—        $—        $—        $—  

Class 529B shares

              

Net asset value and offering price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $10.47        $—        $—        $—        $—  

Class 529C shares

              

Net asset value and offering price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $10.46        $—        $—        $—        $—  

On sales of $100,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A and Class 529A shares is reduced for the MFS Lifetime Income Fund. On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced for all other funds. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class 529B, and Class 529C shares.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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At 10/31/19    MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Assets                                             

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $325,121,475, $190,355,193, $186,305,219, $101,806,301, and $15,597,811, respectively)

     $446,856,582        $228,249,341        $234,046,440        $117,468,584        $16,761,002  

Receivables for

              

Investments sold

     369,726        217,150        172,191        60,542         

Fund shares sold

     875,741        449,388        603,099        416,385        121,101  

Receivable from investment adviser

     99,942        68,204        67,508        51,717        25,212  

Other assets

     47,051        41,181        42,325        38,793        38,514  

Total assets

     $448,249,042        $229,025,264        $234,931,563        $118,036,021        $16,945,829  
Liabilities                                             

Payables for

              

Investments purchased

     $634,605        $425,394        $465,310        $347,625        $116,966  

Fund shares reacquired

     810,051        246,806        281,303        94,387        7,400  

Payable to affiliates

              

Administrative services fee

     96        96        96        96        96  

Shareholder servicing costs

     239,020        148,802        148,799        99,427        10,102  

Distribution and service fees

     4,540        1,820        2,254        1,317        162  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     42,008        35,682        38,428        35,532        26,935  

Total liabilities

     $1,730,320        $858,600        $936,190        $578,384        $161,661  

Net assets

     $446,518,722        $228,166,664        $233,995,373        $117,457,637        $16,784,168  
Net assets consist of                                             

Paid-in capital

     $317,127,735        $187,757,101        $183,437,436        $100,978,075        $15,661,620  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     129,390,987        40,409,563        50,557,937        16,479,562        1,122,548  

Net assets

     $446,518,722        $228,166,664        $233,995,373        $117,457,637        $16,784,168  

 

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     MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 

Net assets

              

Class A

     $42,370,477        $10,829,714        $14,543,361        $7,052,193        $1,755,895  

Class B

     4,325,860        828,172        1,702,276        590,643        152,183  

Class C

     10,299,521        2,234,906        3,314,233        2,146,256        402,110  

Class I

     1,438,271        382,613        346,994        115,654        68,832  

Class R1

     4,416,416        1,104,953        1,175,446        1,459,294        66,122  

Class R2

     56,381,827        22,380,030        29,532,914        19,884,886        1,088,498  

Class R3

     99,410,511        64,988,685        66,154,108        32,601,790        5,414,176  

Class R4

     151,327,342        92,212,492        75,445,388        34,351,202        2,704,937  

Class R6

     76,548,497        33,205,099        41,780,653        19,255,719        5,131,415  

Total net assets

     $446,518,722        $228,166,664        $233,995,373        $117,457,637        $16,784,168  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding

              

Class A

     2,488,446        674,907        748,771        428,395        138,549  

Class B

     256,929        52,160        89,180        36,168        12,070  

Class C

     619,663        141,451        174,575        132,399        31,989  

Class I

     83,825        23,715        17,866        7,015        5,399  

Class R1

     263,508        69,678        61,883        89,950        5,228  

Class R2

     3,341,041        1,406,600        1,542,875        1,216,332        86,078  

Class R3

     5,838,693        4,054,877        3,430,840        1,980,846        426,434  

Class R4

     8,798,596        5,722,320        3,886,185        2,074,759        212,356  

Class R6

     4,448,044        2,059,409        2,151,441        1,161,584        402,176  

Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding

     26,138,745        14,205,117        12,103,616        7,127,448        1,320,279  

Class A shares

              

Net asset value per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $17.03        $16.05        $19.42        $16.46        $12.67  

Offering price per share (100 / 94.25 × net asset value per share)

     $18.07        $17.03        $20.60        $17.46        $13.44  

Class B shares

              

Net asset value and offering price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $16.84        $15.88        $19.09        $16.33        $12.61  

Class C shares

              

Net asset value and offering price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $16.62        $15.80        $18.98        $16.21        $12.57  

Class I shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $17.16        $16.13        $19.42        $16.49        $12.75  

Class R1 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $16.76        $15.86        $18.99        $16.22        $12.65  

Class R2 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $16.88        $15.91        $19.14        $16.35        $12.65  

Class R3 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $17.03        $16.03        $19.28        $16.46        $12.70  

 

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     MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 

Class R4 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $17.20        $16.11        $19.41        $16.56        $12.74  

Class R6 shares

              

Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share

              

(net assets / shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $17.21        $16.12        $19.42        $16.58        $12.76  

On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Six months ended 10/31/19 (unaudited)

These statements describe how much each fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. They also describe any gains or losses generated by each fund’s operations.

 

     MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Net investment income (loss)                                             

Dividends from affiliated issuers

     $6,272,742        $3,541,681        $2,731,826        $3,694,569        $1,234,319  

Other

     101        69        57        102        55  

Excess expense reimbursement from investment adviser

     24,268        46,268        41,548        78,906        36,658  

Total investment income

     $6,297,111        $3,588,018        $2,773,431        $3,773,577        $1,271,032  

Expenses

              

Distribution and service fees

     $1,228,506        $371,106        $258,318        $619,733        $230,291  

Shareholder servicing costs

     405,364        257,483        231,643        407,914        238,823  

Program manager fees

     38,382                              

Administrative services fee

     8,797        8,797        8,797        8,797        8,797  

Independent Trustees’ compensation

     8,650        5,163        5,084        8,679        5,075  

Custodian fee

     11,697        5,730        4,894        7,418        4,795  

Shareholder communications

     24,340        8,690        7,507        11,250        8,215  

Audit and tax fees

     19,401        18,560        18,150        18,588        18,148  

Legal fees

     2,480        1,634        1,254        2,633        1,170  

Registration fees

     66,084        63,665        66,406        67,592        65,735  

Miscellaneous

     18,969        16,469        16,226        20,780        16,262  

Total expenses

     $1,832,670        $757,297        $618,279        $1,173,384        $597,311  

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor

     (619,713      (392,841      (367,287      (563,264      (368,250

Net expenses

     $1,212,957        $364,456        $250,992        $610,120        $229,061  

Net investment income (loss)

     $5,084,154        $3,223,562        $2,522,439        $3,163,457        $1,041,971  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                             

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)

              

Investments in affiliated issuers

     $354,132        $2,193,455        $169,891        $2,931,521        $(311,441

Capital gain distributions from affiliated issuers

     82,986        51,878        61,555        164,161        105,530  

Net realized gain (loss)

     $437,118        $2,245,333        $231,446        $3,095,682        $(205,911

Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation

              

Affiliated issuers

     $17,765,524        $8,369,576        $9,953,133        $16,820,996        $10,188,760  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     $18,202,642        $10,614,909        $10,184,579        $19,916,678        $9,982,849  

Change in net assets from operations

     $23,286,796        $13,838,471        $12,707,018        $23,080,135        $11,024,820  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months ended 10/31/19    MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Net investment income (loss)                                             

Dividends from affiliated issuers

     $1,119,837        $318,391        $328,760        $164,174        $19,678  

Other

     79        41        47        26        6  

Excess expense reimbursement from investment adviser

     53,032        22,031        27,728        12,161        3,502  

Total investment income

     $1,172,948        $340,463        $356,535        $176,361        $23,186  

Expenses

              

Distribution and service fees

     $408,134        $160,458        $194,321        $113,771        $11,775  

Shareholder servicing costs

     324,332        197,115        200,200        135,240        15,643  

Administrative services fee

     8,797        8,797        8,797        8,797        8,797  

Independent Trustees’ compensation

     5,238        2,583        5,047        1,546        651  

Custodian fee

     6,199        4,159        4,496        3,462        2,732  

Shareholder communications

     10,578        8,400        10,443        9,818        2,457  

Audit and tax fees

     18,569        18,139        18,242        18,128        17,808  

Legal fees

     1,949        833        1,012        443        37  

Registration fees

     66,573        63,941        63,690        62,132        59,974  

Miscellaneous

     17,260        15,543        15,804        14,927        14,294  

Total expenses

     $867,629        $479,968        $522,052        $368,264        $134,168  

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor

     (465,032      (319,657      (327,693      (254,684      (124,245

Net expenses

     $402,597        $160,311        $194,359        $113,580        $9,923  

Net investment income (loss)

     $770,351        $180,152        $162,176        $62,781        $13,263  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                             

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)

              

Investments in affiliated issuers

     $1,828,674        $(210,817      $32,952        $(270,977      $(16,202

Capital gain distributions from affiliated issuers

     161,827        82,925        86,342        42,888        4,893  

Net realized gain (loss)

     $1,990,501        $(127,892      $119,294        $(228,089      $(11,309

Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation

              

Affiliated issuers

     $11,837,635        $7,394,195        $7,181,927        $3,913,107        $540,112  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     $13,828,136        $7,266,303        $7,301,221        $3,685,018        $528,803  

Change in net assets from operations

     $14,598,487        $7,446,455        $7,463,397        $3,747,799        $542,066  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.

 

Six months ended 10/31/19 (unaudited)    MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Change in net assets               
From operations                                             

Net investment income (loss)

     $5,084,154        $3,223,562        $2,522,439        $3,163,457        $1,041,971  

Net realized gain (loss)

     437,118        2,245,333        231,446        3,095,682        (205,911

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     17,765,524        8,369,576        9,953,133        16,820,996        10,188,760  

Change in net assets from operations

     $23,286,796        $13,838,471        $12,707,018        $23,080,135        $11,024,820  

Total distributions to shareholders

     $(5,111,781      $—        $—        $—        $—  

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

     $13,668,859        $(12,040,191      $14,263,731        $(4,364,743      $18,287,394  

Total change in net assets

     $31,843,874        $1,798,280        $26,970,749        $18,715,392        $29,312,214  
Net assets                                             

At beginning of period

     574,655,959        342,252,732        292,472,273        589,355,522        288,533,785  

At end of period

     $606,499,833        $344,051,012        $319,443,022        $608,070,914        $317,845,999  
Six months ended 10/31/19 (unaudited)    MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Change in net assets               
From operations                                             

Net investment income (loss)

     $770,351        $180,152        $162,176        $62,781        $13,263  

Net realized gain (loss)

     1,990,501        (127,892      119,294        (228,089      (11,309

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     11,837,635        7,394,195        7,181,927        3,913,107        540,112  

Change in net assets from operations

     $14,598,487        $7,446,455        $7,463,397        $3,747,799        $542,066  

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

     $5,029,682        $21,657,506        $15,086,563        $10,312,690        $6,183,389  

Total change in net assets

     $19,628,169        $29,103,961        $22,549,960        $14,060,489        $6,725,455  
Net assets                                             

At beginning of period

     426,890,553        199,062,703        211,445,413        103,397,148        10,058,713  

At end of period

     $446,518,722        $228,166,664        $233,995,373        $117,457,637        $16,784,168  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Year ended 4/30/19    MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Change in net assets               
From operations                                             

Net investment income (loss)

     $13,429,149        $9,297,392        $6,945,816        $14,351,828        $6,013,736  

Net realized gain (loss)

     6,686,650        9,051,425        3,838,198        19,994,387        5,449,400  

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     7,671,552        384,845        5,123,265        2,292,247        6,135,730  

Change in net assets from operations

     $27,787,351        $18,733,662        $15,907,279        $36,638,462        $17,598,866  

Total distributions to shareholders

     $(20,987,416      $(18,339,611      $(10,143,196      $(28,803,946      $(9,435,149

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

     $(587,657      $(17,882,528      $49,680,033        $15,493,522        $53,588,567  

Total change in net assets

     $6,212,278        $(17,488,477      $55,444,116        $23,328,038        $61,752,284  
Net assets                                             

At beginning of period

     568,443,681        359,741,209        237,028,157        566,027,484        226,781,501  

At end of period

     $574,655,959        $342,252,732        $292,472,273        $589,355,522        $288,533,785  
Year ended 4/30/19    MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Change in net assets               
From operations                                             

Net investment income (loss)

     $9,679,003        $3,832,443        $4,746,038        $1,926,078        $147,647  

Net realized gain (loss)

     18,195,926        4,617,171        6,578,663        1,952,341        (16,724

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     748,500        4,085,562        3,595,525        2,678,794        446,750  

Change in net assets from operations

     $28,623,429        $12,535,176        $14,920,226        $6,557,213        $577,673  

Total distributions to shareholders

     $(22,289,256      $(6,197,223      $(7,384,189      $(2,720,076      $(174,213

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

     $(7,743,746      $31,292,577        $(3,056,119      $20,085,679        $6,068,672  

Total change in net assets

     $(1,409,573      $37,630,530        $4,479,918        $23,922,816        $6,472,132  
Net assets                                             

At beginning of period

     428,300,126        161,432,173        206,965,495        79,474,332        3,586,581  

At end of period

     $426,890,553        $199,062,703        $211,445,413        $103,397,148        $10,058,713  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Statements

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

MFS LIFETIME INCOME FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class A   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.39       $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.29        $12.15  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.12       $0.31        $0.27        $0.21        $0.18        $0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.39       0.30        0.20        0.39        (0.11      0.22  

Total from investment operations

    $0.51       $0.61        $0.47        $0.60        $0.07        $0.43  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.12     $(0.32      $(0.27      $(0.24      $(0.19      $(0.22

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09      (0.07

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.12     $(0.47      $(0.42      $(0.48      $(0.28      $(0.29

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $12.78       $12.39        $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.29  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    4.13 (n)      5.18        3.84        5.09        0.58        3.66  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.45 (a)      0.45        0.45        0.46        0.38        0.39  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.23 (a)      0.23        0.24        0.25        0.25        0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    1.89 (a)      2.57        2.19        1.74        1.54        1.68  

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $122,109       $111,591        $108,482        $115,872        $120,810        $126,212  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class B   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.40       $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.29        $12.15  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.07       $0.22        $0.17        $0.12        $0.09        $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.38       0.31        0.21        0.39        (0.11      0.23  

Total from investment operations

    $0.45       $0.53        $0.38        $0.51        $(0.02      $0.34  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.07     $(0.23      $(0.18      $(0.15      $(0.10      $(0.13

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09      (0.07

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.07     $(0.38      $(0.33      $(0.39      $(0.19      $(0.20

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $12.78       $12.40        $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.29  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.66 (n)      4.48        3.07        4.31        (0.16      2.89  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.20 (a)      1.20        1.20        1.21        1.13        1.14  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.98 (a)      0.99        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    1.14 (a)      1.81        1.40        0.98        0.79        0.93  

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $8,218       $9,111        $11,818        $15,801        $18,088        $20,720  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Highlights – continued

 

MFS LIFETIME INCOME FUND – continued

 

   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class C   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.39       $12.25        $12.19        $12.08        $12.29        $12.15  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.07       $0.22        $0.18        $0.12        $0.09        $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.39       0.30        0.21        0.38        (0.11      0.23  

Total from investment operations

    $0.46       $0.52        $0.39        $0.50        $(0.02      $0.34  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.07     $(0.23      $(0.18      $(0.15      $(0.10      $(0.13

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09      (0.07

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.07     $(0.38      $(0.33      $(0.39      $(0.19      $(0.20

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $12.78       $12.39        $12.25        $12.19        $12.08        $12.29  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.75 (n)      4.40        3.15        4.22        (0.16      2.89  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.20 (a)      1.20        1.20        1.21        1.13        1.14  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.98 (a)      0.99        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    1.14 (a)      1.80        1.43        0.98        0.79        0.93  

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $108,437       $112,773        $128,791        $147,518        $153,472        $162,868  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class I   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.40       $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.30        $12.15  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.14       $0.34        $0.31        $0.24        $0.21        $0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.39       0.31        0.19        0.39        (0.12      0.25  

Total from investment operations

    $0.53       $0.65        $0.50        $0.63        $0.09        $0.48  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.14     $(0.35      $(0.30      $(0.27      $(0.22      $(0.26

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09      (0.07

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.14     $(0.50      $(0.45      $(0.51      $(0.31      $(0.33

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $12.79       $12.40        $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.30  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    4.26 (n)      5.53        4.10        5.35        0.75        4.00  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.20 (a)      0.20        0.20        0.21        0.13        0.14  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    2.14 (a)      2.82        2.46        1.98        1.76        1.92  

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $35,713       $34,654        $32,496        $32,683        $26,134        $29,661  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME INCOME FUND – continued

 

   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R1   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.41       $12.26        $12.21        $12.09        $12.30        $12.16  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.07       $0.21        $0.18        $0.12        $0.10        $0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.39       0.32        0.20        0.39        (0.12      0.22  

Total from investment operations

    $0.46       $0.53        $0.38        $0.51        $(0.02      $0.34  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.07     $(0.23      $(0.18      $(0.15      $(0.10      $(0.13

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09      (0.07

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.07     $(0.38      $(0.33      $(0.39      $(0.19      $(0.20

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $12.80       $12.41        $12.26        $12.21        $12.09        $12.30  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.74 (n)      4.48        3.06        4.31        (0.16      2.88  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.20 (a)      1.20        1.20        1.21        1.13        1.14  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.98 (a)      0.98        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    1.14 (a)      1.72        1.42        0.96        0.79        0.95  

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $2,818       $3,977        $4,344        $4,453        $5,332        $5,606  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R2   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.40       $12.26        $12.20        $12.08        $12.30        $12.16  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.10       $0.28        $0.24        $0.18        $0.16        $0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.39       0.30        0.21        0.39        (0.13      0.22  

Total from investment operations

    $0.49       $0.58        $0.45        $0.57        $0.03        $0.40  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.10     $(0.29      $(0.24      $(0.21      $(0.16      $(0.19

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09      (0.07

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.10     $(0.44      $(0.39      $(0.45      $(0.25      $(0.26

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $12.79       $12.40        $12.26        $12.20        $12.08        $12.30  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    4.00 (n)      4.92        3.67        4.83        0.25        3.40  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.70 (a)      0.70        0.70        0.71        0.63        0.64  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.48 (a)      0.49        0.49        0.50        0.50        0.50  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    1.64 (a)      2.30        1.91        1.49        1.32        1.46  

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $16,902       $19,458        $27,110        $31,542        $24,621        $28,528  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Highlights – continued

 

MFS LIFETIME INCOME FUND – continued

 

   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R3   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.40       $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.30        $12.15  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.12       $0.31        $0.27        $0.21        $0.17        $0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.38       0.31        0.20        0.39        (0.11      0.23  

Total from investment operations

    $0.50       $0.62        $0.47        $0.60        $0.06        $0.44  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.12     $(0.32      $(0.27      $(0.24      $(0.19      $(0.22

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09      (0.07

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.12     $(0.47      $(0.42      $(0.48      $(0.28      $(0.29

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $12.78       $12.40        $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.30  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    4.05 (n)      5.26        3.84        5.09        0.50        3.74  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.45 (a)      0.45        0.45        0.47        0.38        0.39  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.23 (a)      0.24        0.24        0.25        0.25        0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    1.89 (a)      2.57        2.21        1.74        1.46        1.68  

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $67,389       $54,540        $54,156        $49,628        $33,728        $25,641  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R4   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.39       $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.30        $12.16  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.14       $0.34        $0.31        $0.24        $0.21        $0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.39       0.30        0.19        0.39        (0.12      0.23  

Total from investment operations

    $0.53       $0.64        $0.50        $0.63        $0.09        $0.47  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.14     $(0.35      $(0.30      $(0.27      $(0.22      $(0.26

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09      (0.07

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.14     $(0.50      $(0.45      $(0.51      $(0.31      $(0.33

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $12.78       $12.39        $12.25        $12.20        $12.08        $12.30  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    4.26 (n)      5.44        4.10        5.35        0.75        3.92  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.20 (a)      0.20        0.21        0.21        0.13        0.14  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    2.14 (a)      2.82        2.51        2.01        1.78        1.93  

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $44,323       $47,906        $52,790        $112,472        $83,522        $75,336  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
                  4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6                  (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

                       $12.43       $12.29        $12.23        $12.37  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

           $0.14       $0.35        $0.35        $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

                       0.39       0.30        0.17        0.21  

Total from investment operations

                       $0.53       $0.65        $0.52        $0.32  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

           $(0.14     $(0.36      $(0.31      $(0.22

From net realized gain

                             (0.15      (0.15      (0.24

Total distributions declared to shareholders

                       $(0.14     $(0.51      $(0.46      $(0.46

Net asset value, end of period (x)

                       $12.82       $12.43        $12.29        $12.23  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

                       4.29 (n)      5.52        4.28        2.70 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

           0.11 (a)      0.12        0.10        0.21 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

           0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

           2.22 (a)      2.84        2.83        1.34 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

           5 (n)      10        11        25  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

                       $38,150       $33,595        $26,728        $6,775  

 

    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15 (i)  
Class 529A    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $10.15       $10.06        $10.04        $9.98        $10.17        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.10       $0.25        $0.22        $0.17        $0.15        $0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.32       0.25        0.17        0.32        (0.10      0.19  

Total from investment operations

     $0.42       $0.50        $0.39        $0.49        $0.05        $0.21  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $(0.10     $(0.26      $(0.22      $(0.19      $(0.15      $(0.04

From net realized gain

           (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $(0.10     $(0.41      $(0.37      $(0.43      $(0.24      $(0.04

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $10.47       $10.15        $10.06        $10.04        $9.98        $10.17  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.11 (n)      5.16        3.84        5.08        0.53        2.07 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.50 (a)      0.50        0.53        0.56        0.48        0.53 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.27 (a)      0.27        0.28        0.29        0.29        0.30 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.85 (a)      2.55        2.16        1.70        1.48        0.70 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $122,976       $108,398        $83,713        $73,448        $52,434        $47,993  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15 (i)  
Class 529B   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $10.15       $10.06        $10.04        $9.98        $10.17        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.06       $0.18        $0.14        $0.10        $0.07        $(0.00 )(w) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.32       0.24        0.17        0.32        (0.10      0.18  

Total from investment operations

    $0.38       $0.42        $0.31        $0.42        $(0.03      $0.18  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.06     $(0.18      $(0.14      $(0.12      $(0.07      $(0.01

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.06     $(0.33      $(0.29      $(0.36      $(0.16      $(0.01

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $10.47       $10.15        $10.06        $10.04        $9.98        $10.17  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.73 (n)      4.38        3.07        4.30        (0.22      1.83 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.25 (a)      1.25        1.28        1.31        1.23        1.28 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.02 (a)      1.02        1.04        1.05        1.04        1.04 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    1.10 (a)      1.78        1.36        0.96        0.73        (0.05 )(a) 

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $4,818       $4,492        $3,975        $4,722        $3,456        $3,428  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15 (i)  
Class 529C   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $10.15       $10.05        $10.04        $9.98        $10.17        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.06       $0.18        $0.14        $0.09        $0.07        $(0.00 )(w) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.31       0.25        0.16        0.33        (0.10      0.18  

Total from investment operations

    $0.37       $0.43        $0.30        $0.42        $(0.03      $0.18  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $(0.06     $(0.18      $(0.14      $(0.12      $(0.07      $(0.01

From net realized gain

          (0.15      (0.15      (0.24      (0.09       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.06     $(0.33      $(0.29      $(0.36      $(0.16      $(0.01

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $10.46       $10.15        $10.05        $10.04        $9.98        $10.17  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.63 (n)      4.48        2.97        4.30        (0.22      1.83 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.25 (a)      1.25        1.28        1.31        1.23        1.28 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.03 (a)      1.03        1.04        1.05        1.04        1.05 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    1.09 (a)      1.79        1.40        0.94        0.74        (0.05 )(a) 

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      10        11        25        10        14  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $34,647       $34,160        $34,039        $32,166        $26,047        $23,987  

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(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class 529A, Class 529B, Class 529C, and Class R6, the period is from the class inception, January 8, 2015 (Classes 529A, 529B, and 529C) and August 29, 2016 (Class R6), respectively, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(w)

Per share amount was less than $0.01.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

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The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class A    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.98        $13.01        $12.94        $13.08        $13.52        $13.16  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.12        $0.33        $0.29        $0.23        $0.20        $0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41        0.30        0.35        0.60        (0.18      0.40  

Total from investment operations

     $0.53        $0.63        $0.64        $0.83        $0.02        $0.62  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.32      $(0.35      $(0.21      $(0.23      $(0.26

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22      (0.76      (0.23       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.66      $(0.57      $(0.97      $(0.46      $(0.26

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.51        $12.98        $13.01        $12.94        $13.08        $13.52  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.08 (n)       5.30        4.94        6.60        0.20        4.76  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.50 (a)       0.48        0.48        0.48        0.40        0.42  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.24 (a)       0.23        0.24        0.25        0.25        0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.82 (a)       2.56        2.22        1.73        1.52        1.62  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19        35        11        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $43,214        $44,271        $46,580        $50,239        $46,171        $45,846  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class B    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.91        $12.92        $12.84        $12.98        $13.41        $13.06  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.07        $0.23        $0.19        $0.13        $0.10        $0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41        0.31        0.35        0.59        (0.17      0.39  

Total from investment operations

     $0.48        $0.54        $0.54        $0.72        $(0.07      $0.51  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.21      $(0.24      $(0.10      $(0.13      $(0.16

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22      (0.76      (0.23       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.55      $(0.46      $(0.86      $(0.36      $(0.16

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.39        $12.91        $12.92        $12.84        $12.98        $13.41  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.72 (n)       4.49        4.21        5.75        (0.49      3.96  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.25 (a)       1.23        1.23        1.22        1.15        1.17  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)       0.98        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.07 (a)       1.81        1.46        0.99        0.77        0.93  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19        35        11        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $3,082        $3,148        $4,420        $5,425        $6,376        $6,605  

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Six months

ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class C    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.71        $12.74        $12.67        $12.83        $13.26        $12.92  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.07        $0.23        $0.19        $0.13        $0.10        $0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.40        0.30        0.34        0.58        (0.18      0.39  

Total from investment operations

     $0.47        $0.53        $0.53        $0.71        $(0.08      $0.51  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.22      $(0.24      $(0.11      $(0.12      $(0.17

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22      (0.76      (0.23       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.56      $(0.46      $(0.87      $(0.35      $(0.17

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.18        $12.71        $12.74        $12.67        $12.83        $13.26  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.70 (n)       4.50        4.20        5.76        (0.53      3.97  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.25 (a)       1.23        1.23        1.23        1.15        1.17  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)       0.98        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.07 (a)       1.82        1.47        0.98        0.76        0.92  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19        35        11        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $11,647        $11,881        $13,178        $16,629        $17,196        $18,428  
    

Six months

ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class I    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $13.07        $13.10        $13.03        $13.16        $13.60        $13.24  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.14        $0.36        $0.33        $0.30        $0.23        $0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.42        0.31        0.35        0.57        (0.18      0.40  

Total from investment operations

     $0.56        $0.67        $0.68        $0.87        $0.05        $0.66  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.36      $(0.39      $(0.24      $(0.26      $(0.30

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22      (0.76      (0.23       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.70      $(0.61      $(1.00      $(0.49      $(0.30

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.63        $13.07        $13.10        $13.03        $13.16        $13.60  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.28 (n)       5.54        5.19        6.91        0.45        5.03  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.25 (a)       0.23        0.23        0.21        0.15        0.17  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     2.07 (a)       2.76        2.50        2.25        1.78        1.93  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19        35        11        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $2,391        $2,134        $1,742        $1,631        $4,466        $7,312  

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Six months

ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R1    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.91        $12.94        $12.88        $13.00        $13.42        $13.06  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.07        $0.23        $0.20        $0.12        $0.10        $0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41        0.31        0.34        0.60        (0.18      0.40  

Total from investment operations

     $0.48        $0.54        $0.54        $0.72        $(0.08      $0.52  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.23      $(0.26      $(0.08      $(0.11      $(0.16

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22      (0.76      (0.23       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.57      $(0.48      $(0.84      $(0.34      $(0.16

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.39        $12.91        $12.94        $12.88        $13.00        $13.42  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.72 (n)       4.51        4.19        5.73        (0.54      3.99  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.25 (a)       1.23        1.23        1.22        1.15        1.17  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)       0.98        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.07 (a)       1.82        1.49        0.95        0.78        0.93  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19        35        11        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $4,238        $4,510        $4,587        $4,355        $4,794        $6,357  
    

Six months

ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R2    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.88        $12.91        $12.84        $13.00        $13.43        $13.08  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.10        $0.30        $0.26        $0.19        $0.17        $0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41        0.30        0.35        0.59        (0.18      0.39  

Total from investment operations

     $0.51        $0.60        $0.61        $0.78        $(0.01      $0.58  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.29      $(0.32      $(0.18      $(0.19      $(0.23

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22      (0.76      (0.23       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.63      $(0.54      $(0.94      $(0.42      $(0.23

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.39        $12.88        $12.91        $12.84        $13.00        $13.43  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.96 (n)       5.04        4.73        6.26        0.01        4.48  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.75 (a)       0.73        0.73        0.73        0.65        0.67  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.49 (a)       0.48        0.49        0.50        0.50        0.50  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.57 (a)       2.32        1.97        1.49        1.28        1.42  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19        35        11        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $43,518        $47,259        $72,233        $76,217        $63,116        $68,263  

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Six months

ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R3    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.98        $13.01        $12.95        $13.09        $13.53        $13.18  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.12        $0.34        $0.30        $0.22        $0.19        $0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41        0.30        0.34        0.61        (0.17      0.40  

Total from investment operations

     $0.53        $0.64        $0.64        $0.83        $0.02        $0.62  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.33      $(0.36      $(0.21      $(0.23      $(0.27

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22      (0.76      (0.23       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.67      $(0.58      $(0.97      $(0.46      $(0.27

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.51        $12.98        $13.01        $12.95        $13.09        $13.53  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.08 (n)       5.33        4.90        6.59        0.20        4.72  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.50 (a)       0.48        0.48        0.48        0.40        0.42  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.24 (a)       0.23        0.24        0.25        0.25        0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.82 (a)       2.61        2.24        1.71        1.45        1.67  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19        35        11        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $87,932        $79,478        $84,245        $74,655        $63,904        $51,380  
    

Six months

ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R4    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $13.07        $13.10        $13.01        $13.15        $13.58        $13.23  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.14        $0.37        $0.34        $0.27        $0.23        $0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41        0.30        0.34        0.59        (0.17      0.39  

Total from investment operations

     $0.55        $0.67        $0.68        $0.86        $0.06        $0.65  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.36      $(0.37      $(0.24      $(0.26      $(0.30

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22      (0.76      (0.23       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.70      $(0.59      $(1.00      $(0.49      $(0.30

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.62        $13.07        $13.10        $13.01        $13.15        $13.58  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.21 (n)       5.55        5.24        6.83        0.53        4.96  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.25 (a)       0.23        0.24        0.23        0.15        0.17  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     2.07 (a)       2.82        2.56        2.02        1.76        1.94  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19        35        11        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $82,345        $85,763        $87,475        $146,535        $165,273        $159,446  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18     4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $13.05        $13.09        $13.02       $13.60  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.15        $0.38        $0.38       $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.42        0.30        0.31       0.32  

Total from investment operations

     $0.57        $0.68        $0.69       $0.43  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.38      $(0.40     $(0.25

From net realized gain

            (0.34      (0.22     (0.76

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.72      $(0.62     $(1.01

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.62        $13.05        $13.09       $13.02  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.37 (n)       5.62        5.33       3.43 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                         

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.12 (a)       0.11        0.10       0.16 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00       0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     2.20 (a)       2.95        2.82       1.28 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       17        19       35  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $65,683        $63,809        $45,280       $21,091  
(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class R6, the period is from the class inception, August 29, 2016, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2025 FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months

ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class A    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $13.03        $12.83        $12.35        $11.76        $12.19        $11.81  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.10        $0.33        $0.29        $0.20        $0.16        $0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.44        0.35        0.62        0.84        (0.24      0.47  

Total from investment operations

     $0.54        $0.68        $0.91        $1.04        $(0.08      $0.66  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.31      $(0.35      $(0.17      $(0.18      $(0.20

From net realized gain

            (0.17      (0.08      (0.28      (0.17      (0.08

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.48      $(0.43      $(0.45      $(0.35      $(0.28

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.57        $13.03        $12.83        $12.35        $11.76        $12.19  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.14 (n)       5.70        7.34        9.03        (0.60      5.64  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.51 (a)       0.52        0.54        0.55        0.53        0.48  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.22 (a)       0.22        0.23        0.24        0.23        0.23  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.54 (a)       2.62        2.28        1.62        1.34        1.58  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       14        37        33        10        13  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $21,993        $19,689        $16,710        $14,518        $12,598        $8,807  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class B    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.93        $12.72        $12.26        $11.68        $12.11        $11.75  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.05        $0.23        $0.19        $0.10        $0.07        $0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.44        0.36        0.60        0.85        (0.24      0.47  

Total from investment operations

     $0.49        $0.59        $0.79        $0.95        $(0.17      $0.57  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.21      $(0.25      $(0.09      $(0.09      $(0.13

From net realized gain

            (0.17      (0.08      (0.28      (0.17      (0.08

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.38      $(0.33      $(0.37      $(0.26      $(0.21

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.42        $12.93        $12.72        $12.26        $11.68        $12.11  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.79 (n)       4.96        6.40        8.23        (1.37      4.83  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.26 (a)       1.27        1.29        1.29        1.28        1.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.98 (a)       0.97        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.78 (a)       1.82        1.47        0.86        0.59        0.83  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       14        37        33        10        13  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,737        $1,501        $1,472        $1,340        $1,190        $1,035  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
   4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class C    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.86        $12.66        $12.21        $11.63        $12.07        $11.71  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.05        $0.22        $0.19        $0.10        $0.07        $0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.44        0.37        0.60        0.84        (0.24      0.47  

Total from investment operations

     $0.49        $0.59        $0.79        $0.94        $(0.17      $0.57  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.22      $(0.26      $(0.08      $(0.10      $(0.13

From net realized gain

            (0.17      (0.08      (0.28      (0.17      (0.08

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.39      $(0.34      $(0.36      $(0.27      $(0.21

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.35        $12.86        $12.66        $12.21        $11.63        $12.07  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.81 (n)       4.94        6.42        8.24        (1.37      4.86  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.26 (a)       1.27        1.29        1.29        1.28        1.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)       0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.77 (a)       1.78        1.50        0.83        0.59        0.80  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       14        37        33        10        13  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $4,141        $4,186        $3,571        $3,311        $2,846        $2,213  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class I    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $13.08        $12.87        $12.40        $11.79        $12.22        $11.83  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.12        $0.41        $0.25        $0.27        $0.19        $0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.44        0.32        0.68        0.82        (0.25      0.46  

Total from investment operations

     $0.56        $0.73        $0.93        $1.09        $(0.06      $0.69  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.35      $(0.38      $(0.20      $(0.20      $(0.22

From net realized gain

            (0.17      (0.08      (0.28      (0.17      (0.08

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.52      $(0.46      $(0.48      $(0.37      $(0.30

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.64        $13.08        $12.87        $12.40        $11.79        $12.22  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.28 (n)       6.05        7.44        9.42        (0.39      5.89  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.26 (a)       0.27        0.32        0.28        0.29        0.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.77 (a)       3.23        1.96        2.25        1.59        1.87  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       14        37        33        10        13  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,504        $1,228        $538        $127        $4,563        $1,889  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
  4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R1    (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.95       $12.76        $12.33        $11.79        $12.17       $11.78  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.05       $0.22        $0.20        $0.09        $0.06       $0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.43       0.37        0.60        0.86        (0.24     0.48  

Total from investment operations

     $0.48       $0.59        $0.80        $0.95        $(0.18     $0.57  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.23      $(0.29      $(0.13      $(0.03     $(0.10

From net realized gain

           (0.17      (0.08      (0.28      (0.17     (0.08

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.40      $(0.37      $(0.41      $(0.20     $(0.18

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.43       $12.95        $12.76        $12.33        $11.79       $12.17  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.71 (n)      4.97        6.46        8.24        (1.40     4.88  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                          

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.26 (a)      1.27        1.30        1.31        1.26       1.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)      0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.77 (a)      1.76        1.58        0.77        0.51       0.73  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      14        37        33        10       13  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,831       $1,578        $1,234        $432        $87       $163  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R2    (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.96       $12.74        $12.29        $11.73        $12.17       $11.78  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.08       $0.28        $0.26        $0.17        $0.12       $0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.45       0.37        0.60        0.84        (0.24     0.49  

Total from investment operations

     $0.53       $0.65        $0.86        $1.01        $(0.12     $0.64  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.26      $(0.33      $(0.17      $(0.15     $(0.17

From net realized gain

           (0.17      (0.08      (0.28      (0.17     (0.08

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.43      $(0.41      $(0.45      $(0.32     $(0.25

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.49       $12.96        $12.74        $12.29        $11.73       $12.17  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.01 (n)      5.48        6.95        8.75        (0.89     5.42  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                          

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.76 (a)      0.77        0.79        0.81        0.79       0.73  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.49 (a)      0.49        0.50        0.50        0.50       0.50  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.27 (a)      2.21        2.06        1.40        1.02       1.27  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      14        37        33        10       13  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $33,289       $36,121        $35,799        $23,253        $7,489       $4,200  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
  4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R3    (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $13.02       $12.81        $12.35        $11.76        $12.19       $11.80  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.10       $0.33        $0.29        $0.20        $0.15       $0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.44       0.36        0.60        0.85        (0.23     0.49  

Total from investment operations

     $0.54       $0.69        $0.89        $1.05        $(0.08     $0.66  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.31      $(0.35      $(0.18      $(0.18     $(0.19

From net realized gain

           (0.17      (0.08      (0.28      (0.17     (0.08

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.48      $(0.43      $(0.46      $(0.35     $(0.27

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.56       $13.02        $12.81        $12.35        $11.76       $12.19  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.15 (n)      5.75        7.19        9.08        (0.60     5.65  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                          

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.51 (a)      0.52        0.54        0.55        0.54       0.48  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.24 (a)      0.24        0.25        0.25        0.25       0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.52 (a)      2.56        2.24        1.61        1.27       1.45  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      14        37        33        10       13  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $89,035       $76,112        $63,426        $39,042        $22,370       $12,732  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R4    (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $13.10       $12.88        $12.40        $11.79        $12.22       $11.83  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.12       $0.36        $0.35        $0.22        $0.19       $0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.44       0.37        0.58        0.87        (0.25     0.47  

Total from investment operations

     $0.56       $0.73        $0.93        $1.09        $(0.06     $0.69  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.34      $(0.37      $(0.20      $(0.20     $(0.22

From net realized gain

           (0.17      (0.08      (0.28      (0.17     (0.08

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.51      $(0.45      $(0.48      $(0.37     $(0.30

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.66       $13.10        $12.88        $12.40        $11.79       $12.22  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.27 (n)      6.06        7.43        9.42        (0.40     5.88  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                          

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.26 (a)      0.27        0.28        0.30        0.28       0.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00       0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.77 (a)      2.82        2.68        1.84        1.59       1.82  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      14        37        33        10       13  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $106,790       $105,032        $81,894        $135,040        $105,570       $98,370  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19     4/30/18     4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $13.10       $12.88       $12.41       $12.30  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                 

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.13       $0.38       $0.40       $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.43       0.37       0.55       0.48  

Total from investment operations

     $0.56       $0.75       $0.95       $0.59  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                 

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.36     $(0.40     $(0.20

From net realized gain

           (0.17     (0.08     (0.28

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.53     $(0.48     $(0.48

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $13.66       $13.10       $12.88       $12.41  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.27 (n)      6.21       7.57       5.02 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.12 (a)      0.14       0.15       0.20 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00       0.00       0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.91 (a)      2.93       3.08       1.31 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      14       37       33  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $59,123       $47,026       $32,384       $10,834  
(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class R6, the period is from the class inception, August 29, 2016, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class A    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.59        $15.48        $14.57        $13.91        $14.55        $13.90  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.08        $0.37        $0.34        $0.19        $0.16        $0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53        0.49        1.13        1.42        (0.38      0.70  

Total from investment operations

     $0.61        $0.86        $1.47        $1.61        $(0.22      $0.88  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.36      $(0.36      $(0.19      $(0.20      $(0.23

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76      (0.22       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.75      $(0.56      $(0.95      $(0.42      $(0.23

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.20        $15.59        $15.48        $14.57        $13.91        $14.55  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.91 (n)       6.24        10.09        12.01        (1.51      6.37  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.46 (a)       0.46        0.46        0.47        0.42        0.44  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.24 (a)       0.23        0.23        0.25        0.24        0.24  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.00 (a)       2.40        2.18        1.36        1.13        1.29  

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50        6        11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $68,592        $63,579        $61,458        $57,961        $44,995        $42,887  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class B    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.37        $15.26        $14.37        $13.73        $14.37        $13.73  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.02        $0.25        $0.21        $0.08        $0.05        $0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53        0.50        1.13        1.40        (0.38      0.69  

Total from investment operations

     $0.55        $0.75        $1.34        $1.48        $(0.33      $0.76  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.25      $(0.25      $(0.08      $(0.09      $(0.12

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76      (0.22       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.64      $(0.45      $(0.84      $(0.31      $(0.12

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.92        $15.37        $15.26        $14.37        $13.73        $14.37  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.58 (n)       5.44        9.28        11.15        (2.27      5.59  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.21 (a)       1.21        1.21        1.22        1.17        1.19  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)       0.99        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.25 (a)       1.67        1.42        0.60        0.37        0.53  

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50        6        11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $8,154        $8,727        $8,834        $8,753        $8,498        $8,414  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class C    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.27        $15.16        $14.29        $13.66        $14.29        $13.67  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.02        $0.25        $0.21        $0.09        $0.05        $0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53        0.49        1.11        1.38        (0.37      0.67  

Total from investment operations

     $0.55        $0.74        $1.32        $1.47        $(0.32      $0.75  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.24      $(0.25      $(0.08      $(0.09      $(0.13

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76      (0.22       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.63      $(0.45      $(0.84      $(0.31      $(0.13

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.82        $15.27        $15.16        $14.29        $13.66        $14.29  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.60 (n)       5.46        9.21        11.17        (2.20      5.51  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.21 (a)       1.21        1.21        1.22        1.17        1.19  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)       0.99        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.25 (a)       1.63        1.42        0.61        0.38        0.55  

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50        6        11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $14,862        $15,790        $15,885        $15,827        $15,554        $15,521  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class I    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.66        $15.55        $14.63        $14.00        $14.63        $13.98  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.10        $0.42        $0.38        $0.28        $0.19        $0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.54        0.48        1.14        1.33        (0.37      0.68  

Total from investment operations

     $0.64        $0.90        $1.52        $1.61        $(0.18      $0.91  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.40      $(0.40      $(0.22      $(0.23      $(0.26

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76      (0.22       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.79      $(0.60      $(0.98      $(0.45      $(0.26

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.30        $15.66        $15.55        $14.63        $14.00        $14.63  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.09 (n)       6.50        10.38        11.95        (1.19      6.57  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.21 (a)       0.21        0.21        0.20        0.17        0.20  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.25 (a)       2.70        2.48        1.96        1.36        1.61  

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50        6        11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $2,356        $2,282        $2,171        $1,743        $12,156        $11,665  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R1    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.42        $15.32        $14.44        $13.78        $14.39        $13.75  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.02        $0.26        $0.21        $0.08        $0.04        $0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53        0.48        1.13        1.40        (0.36      0.67  

Total from investment operations

     $0.55        $0.74        $1.34        $1.48        $(0.32      $0.76  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.25      $(0.26      $(0.06      $(0.07      $(0.12

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76      (0.22       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.64      $(0.46      $(0.82      $(0.29      $(0.12

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.97        $15.42        $15.32        $14.44        $13.78        $14.39  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.57 (n)       5.42        9.26        11.13        (2.25      5.56  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.21 (a)       1.21        1.21        1.22        1.17        1.19  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)       0.99        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.25 (a)       1.69        1.38        0.57        0.31        0.61  

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50        6        11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $6,972        $7,423        $6,825        $5,740        $6,427        $8,165  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R2    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.43        $15.32        $14.43        $13.79        $14.43        $13.79  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.06        $0.33        $0.30        $0.16        $0.12        $0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53        0.49        1.12        1.40        (0.38      0.69  

Total from investment operations

     $0.59        $0.82        $1.42        $1.56        $(0.26      $0.83  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.32      $(0.33      $(0.16      $(0.16      $(0.19

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76      (0.22       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.71      $(0.53      $(0.92      $(0.38      $(0.19

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.02        $15.43        $15.32        $14.43        $13.79        $14.43  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.82 (n)       6.00        9.80        11.73        (1.78      6.07  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.71 (a)       0.71        0.71        0.72        0.67        0.69  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.49 (a)       0.49        0.49        0.50        0.50        0.50  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.75 (a)       2.17        1.95        1.13        0.88        1.01  

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50        6        11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $75,186        $78,171        $112,223        $105,808        $83,102        $79,912  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R3    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.54        $15.44        $14.54        $13.88        $14.52        $13.87  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.08        $0.37        $0.34        $0.19        $0.15        $0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53        0.49        1.12        1.42        (0.37      0.70  

Total from investment operations

     $0.61        $0.86        $1.46        $1.61        $(0.22      $0.88  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.37      $(0.36      $(0.19      $(0.20      $(0.23

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76      (0.22       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.76      $(0.56      $(0.95      $(0.42      $(0.23

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.15        $15.54        $15.44        $14.54        $13.88        $14.52  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.93 (n)       6.21        10.07        12.03        (1.52      6.37  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.46 (a)       0.46        0.46        0.47        0.42        0.44  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.25 (a)       0.24        0.24        0.25        0.25        0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.00 (a)       2.44        2.20        1.34        1.06        1.27  

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50        6        11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $155,495        $146,737        $136,815        $109,088        $90,624        $71,753  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R4    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.68        $15.56        $14.64        $13.97        $14.61        $13.96  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.10        $0.40        $0.40        $0.24        $0.19        $0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.54        0.51        1.11        1.41        (0.38      0.69  

Total from investment operations

     $0.64        $0.91        $1.51        $1.65        $(0.19      $0.91  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.40      $(0.39      $(0.22      $(0.23      $(0.26

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76      (0.22       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.79      $(0.59      $(0.98      $(0.45      $(0.26

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.32        $15.68        $15.56        $14.64        $13.97        $14.61  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.08 (n)       6.56        10.30        12.28        (1.26      6.58  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.21 (a)       0.21        0.21        0.22        0.17        0.20  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.24 (a)       2.61        2.57        1.66        1.37        1.56  

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50        6        11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $163,245        $158,288        $148,064        $188,413        $184,249        $169,285  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.68        $15.56        $14.65        $14.67  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.11        $0.44        $0.45        $0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.54        0.49        1.08        0.90  

Total from investment operations

     $0.65        $0.93        $1.53        $0.97  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                    

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.42      $(0.42      $(0.23

From net realized gain

            (0.39      (0.20      (0.76

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.81      $(0.62      $(0.99

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.33        $15.68        $15.56        $14.65  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     4.15 (n)       6.71        10.43        7.05 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                 

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.08 (a)       0.08        0.08        0.13 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     1.38 (a)       2.86        2.91        0.75 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)       18        19        50  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $113,210        $108,358        $73,753        $33,584  
(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class R6, the period is from the class inception, August 29, 2016, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2035 FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months

ended
10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class A    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $14.94        $14.61        $13.49        $12.35        $12.96        $12.41  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.04        $0.34        $0.31        $0.16        $0.12        $0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.50        0.52        1.28        1.44        (0.35      0.67  

Total from investment operations

     $0.54        $0.86        $1.59        $1.60        $(0.23      $0.82  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.32      $(0.37      $(0.15      $(0.16      $(0.18

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31      (0.22      (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.53      $(0.47      $(0.46      $(0.38      $(0.27

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.48        $14.94        $14.61        $13.49        $12.35        $12.96  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.61 (n)       6.50        11.78        13.18        (1.71      6.72  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.52 (a)       0.54        0.56        0.59        0.59        0.54  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.24 (a)       0.24        0.25        0.25        0.24        0.24  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.57 (a)       2.36        2.13        1.23        0.98        1.19  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43        7        8  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $18,368        $16,563        $15,369        $10,591        $7,454        $6,353  
    

Six months

ended
10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class B    (unaudited)                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $14.84        $14.49        $13.39        $12.26        $12.88        $12.36  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                      

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.01      $0.22        $0.19        $0.06        $0.02        $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.49        0.54        1.28        1.43        (0.34      0.68  

Total from investment operations

     $0.48        $0.76        $1.47        $1.49        $(0.32      $0.72  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                      

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.20      $(0.27      $(0.05      $(0.08      $(0.11

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31      (0.22      (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.41      $(0.37      $(0.36      $(0.30      $(0.20

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.32        $14.84        $14.49        $13.39        $12.26        $12.88  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.23 (n)       5.71        10.96        12.34        (2.45      5.88  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.27 (a)       1.29        1.31        1.34        1.34        1.29  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.00 (a)       1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.18 )(a)       1.55        1.31        0.45        0.20        0.33  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43        7        8  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,627        $1,650        $1,730        $1,314        $1,261        $950  

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Six months

ended
10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class C    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $14.78        $14.45        $13.35        $12.22        $12.83       $12.32  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.01      $0.22        $0.19        $0.05        $0.03       $0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.48        0.53        1.28        1.43        (0.35     0.67  

Total from investment operations

     $0.47        $0.75        $1.47        $1.48        $(0.32     $0.72  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.21      $(0.27      $(0.04      $(0.07     $(0.12

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31      (0.22     (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.42      $(0.37      $(0.35      $(0.29     $(0.21

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.25        $14.78        $14.45        $13.35        $12.22       $12.83  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.18 (n)       5.69        11.00        12.28        (2.40     5.89  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.27 (a)       1.29        1.31        1.34        1.33       1.29  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)       0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.17 )(a)       1.54        1.35        0.40        0.27       0.39  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43        7       8  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $2,945        $2,730        $2,510        $1,893        $1,950       $1,965  
    

Six months

ended
10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class I    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $14.97        $14.64        $13.51        $12.40        $13.00       $12.44  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.06        $0.37        $0.38        $0.26        $0.15       $0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.49        0.53        1.25        1.34        (0.34     0.69  

Total from investment operations

     $0.55        $0.90        $1.63        $1.60        $(0.19     $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.36      $(0.40      $(0.18      $(0.19     $(0.21

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31      (0.22     (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.57      $(0.50      $(0.49      $(0.41     $(0.30

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.52        $14.97        $14.64        $13.51        $12.40       $13.00  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.67 (n)       6.76        12.10        13.12        (1.40     6.98  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.27 (a)       0.29        0.32        0.32        0.33       0.29  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00       0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.82 (a)       2.55        2.59        2.01        1.19       1.36  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43        7       8  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $903        $843        $636        $311        $3,921       $3,507  

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Six months

ended
10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R1    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $14.83        $14.50        $13.44        $12.39        $12.93       $12.39  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.01      $0.22        $0.23        $0.07        $0.00 (w)      $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.49        0.54        1.25        1.42        (0.32     0.68  

Total from investment operations

     $0.48        $0.76        $1.48        $1.49        $(0.32     $0.72  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.22      $(0.32      $(0.13      $(0.00 )(w)      $(0.09

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31      (0.22     (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.43      $(0.42      $(0.44      $(0.22     $(0.18

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.31        $14.83        $14.50        $13.44        $12.39       $12.93  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.24 (n)       5.72        11.00        12.22        (2.39     5.90  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.27 (a)       1.29        1.31        1.36        1.31       1.29  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.00 (a)       1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.18 )(a)       1.55        1.61        0.57        0.01       0.35  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43        7       8  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,843        $2,535        $1,974        $664        $118       $180  
    

Six months

ended
10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R2    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $14.89        $14.54        $13.43        $12.33        $12.93       $12.39  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.02        $0.27        $0.27        $0.13        $0.08       $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.49        0.56        1.28        1.42        (0.33     0.67  

Total from investment operations

     $0.51        $0.83        $1.55        $1.55        $(0.25     $0.78  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.27      $(0.34      $(0.14      $(0.13     $(0.15

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31      (0.22     (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.48      $(0.44      $(0.45      $(0.35     $(0.24

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.40        $14.89        $14.54        $13.43        $12.33       $12.93  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.43 (n)       6.23        11.57        12.80        (1.87     6.38  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.77 (a)       0.79        0.81        0.86        0.84       0.79  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.50 (a)       0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50       0.50  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.31 (a)       1.84        1.86        1.00        0.66       0.86  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43        7       8  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $31,264        $32,592        $32,185        $20,918        $5,805       $3,758  

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Six months

ended
10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R3    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $14.96        $14.63        $13.50        $12.37        $12.97       $12.43  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.04        $0.34        $0.30        $0.16        $0.12       $0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.50        0.52        1.30        1.43        (0.34     0.67  

Total from investment operations

     $0.54        $0.86        $1.60        $1.59        $(0.22     $0.81  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.32      $(0.37      $(0.15      $(0.16     $(0.18

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31      (0.22     (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.53      $(0.47      $(0.46      $(0.38     $(0.27

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.50        $14.96        $14.63        $13.50        $12.37       $12.97  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.61 (n)       6.46        11.85        13.11        (1.63     6.61  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.52 (a)       0.54        0.56        0.60        0.59       0.54  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.25 (a)       0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25       0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.57 (a)       2.31        2.10        1.23        0.95       1.08  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43        7       8  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $84,857        $71,027        $58,283        $35,284        $20,110       $12,389  
    

Six months

ended
10/31/19

     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R4    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.02        $14.69        $13.54        $12.39        $13.00       $12.44  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.06        $0.38        $0.38        $0.19        $0.15       $0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.50        0.52        1.26        1.45        (0.35     0.67  

Total from investment operations

     $0.56        $0.90        $1.64        $1.64        $(0.20     $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.36      $(0.39      $(0.18      $(0.19     $(0.21

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31      (0.22     (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.57      $(0.49      $(0.49      $(0.41     $(0.30

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.58        $15.02        $14.69        $13.54        $12.39       $13.00  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.73 (n)       6.73        12.11        13.46        (1.48     6.98  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.27 (a)       0.29        0.30        0.34        0.34       0.29  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00       0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.82 (a)       2.58        2.61        1.44        1.22       1.49  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43        7       8  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $119,488        $115,939        $87,528        $119,254        $86,982       $77,094  

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     Six months
ended
10/31/19
     Year ended  
     4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.02        $14.69        $13.55        $13.04  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.07        $0.39        $0.44        $0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.50        0.53        1.22        0.94  

Total from investment operations

     $0.57        $0.92        $1.66        $1.00  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                    

From net investment income

     $—        $(0.38      $(0.42      $(0.18

From net realized gain

            (0.21      (0.10      (0.31

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—        $(0.59      $(0.52      $(0.49

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $15.59        $15.02        $14.69        $13.55  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.79 (n)       6.90        12.23        7.93 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.13 (a)       0.15        0.16        0.27 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)       0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.96 (a)       2.67        3.03        0.63 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)       12        33        43  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $56,552        $44,655        $26,567        $9,531  
(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class R6, the period is from the class inception, August 29, 2016, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(w)

Per share amount was less than $0.01.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

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The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class A   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.46       $16.38        $15.00        $14.07        $14.83        $14.09  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.02       $0.35        $0.31        $0.15        $0.12        $0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.55       0.57        1.61        1.72        (0.41      0.84  

Total from investment operations

    $0.57       $0.92        $1.92        $1.87        $(0.29      $0.98  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.36      $(0.36      $(0.15      $(0.17      $(0.21

From net realized gain

          (0.48      (0.18      (0.79      (0.30      (0.03

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.84      $(0.54      $(0.94      $(0.47      $(0.24

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $17.03       $16.46        $16.38        $15.00        $14.07        $14.83  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.46 (n)      6.45        12.86        13.76        (1.94      6.97  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                           

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.49 (a)      0.48        0.48        0.50        0.45        0.48  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.24 (a)      0.24        0.24        0.25        0.24        0.25  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     0.28 (a)      2.15        1.90        1.04        0.83        0.99  

Portfolio turnover

    7 (n)      17        18        54        6        10  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $42,370       $36,747        $36,354        $35,093        $28,324        $26,564  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class B   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.34       $16.23        $14.87        $13.95        $14.71        $13.98  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.04     $0.22        $0.19        $0.04        $0.01        $0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.54       0.59        1.59        1.71        (0.41      0.83  

Total from investment operations

    $0.50       $0.81        $1.78        $1.75        $(0.40      $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.22      $(0.24      $(0.04      $(0.06      $(0.10

From net realized gain

          (0.48      (0.18      (0.79      (0.30      (0.03

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.70      $(0.42      $(0.83      $(0.36      $(0.13

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $16.84       $16.34        $16.23        $14.87        $13.95        $14.71  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.06 (n)      5.66        12.00        12.94        (2.69      6.16  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.24 (a)      1.23        1.23        1.25        1.20        1.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.99 (a)      0.99        0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     (0.47 )(a)      1.39        1.20        0.27        0.06        0.23  

Portfolio turnover

    7 (n)      17        18        54        6        10  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $4,326       $4,588        $4,965        $4,924        $4,527        $4,432  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class C   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.13       $16.03        $14.70        $13.80        $14.55       $13.83  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.04     $0.21        $0.19        $0.04        $(0.00 )(w)      $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.53       0.58        1.57        1.70        (0.40     0.82  

Total from investment operations

    $0.49       $0.79        $1.76        $1.74        $(0.40     $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.21      $(0.25      $(0.05      $(0.05     $(0.11

From net realized gain

          (0.48      (0.18      (0.79      (0.30     (0.03

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.69      $(0.43      $(0.84      $(0.35     $(0.14

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $16.62       $16.13        $16.03        $14.70        $13.80       $14.55  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.04 (n)      5.65        11.99        12.96        (2.71     6.21  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                  

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.24 (a)      1.23        1.23        1.25        1.20       1.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.99 (a)      0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     (0.47 )(a)      1.35        1.19        0.30        (0.01     0.26  

Portfolio turnover

    7 (n)      17        18        54        6       10  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $10,300       $10,994        $11,735        $11,035        $10,226       $11,840  
   

Six months

ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class I   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.57       $16.47        $15.08        $14.17        $14.93       $14.18  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.04       $0.42        $0.37        $0.26        $0.15       $0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.55       0.55        1.60        1.63        (0.41     0.83  

Total from investment operations

    $0.59       $0.97        $1.97        $1.89        $(0.26     $1.02  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.39      $(0.40      $(0.19      $(0.20     $(0.24

From net realized gain

          (0.48      (0.18      (0.79      (0.30     (0.03

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.87      $(0.58      $(0.98      $(0.50     $(0.27

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $17.16       $16.57        $16.47        $15.08        $14.17       $14.93  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.56 (n)      6.75        13.11        13.77        (1.68     7.24  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.24 (a)      0.23        0.23        0.24        0.20       0.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00       0.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     0.53 (a)      2.55        2.30        1.78        1.09       1.30  

Portfolio turnover

    7 (n)      17        18        54        6       10  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $1,438       $1,432        $1,622        $1,670        $9,766       $8,679  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R1   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.27       $16.16        $14.82        $13.87        $14.62       $13.88  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.04     $0.21        $0.18        $0.02        $0.00 (w)      $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.53       0.60        1.58        1.73        (0.40     0.82  

Total from investment operations

    $0.49       $0.81        $1.76        $1.75        $(0.40     $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.22      $(0.24      $(0.01      $(0.05     $(0.09

From net realized gain

          (0.48      (0.18      (0.79      (0.30     (0.03

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.70      $(0.42      $(0.80      $(0.35     $(0.12

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $16.76       $16.27        $16.16        $14.82        $13.87       $14.62  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.01 (n)      5.71        11.91        12.96        (2.70     6.18  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.24 (a)      1.23        1.23        1.25        1.20       1.22  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.00 (a)      0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     (0.47 )(a)      1.32        1.16        0.17        0.02       0.28  

Portfolio turnover

    7 (n)      17        18        54        6       10  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $4,416       $4,958        $4,606        $4,130        $5,279       $5,528  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class R2   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.34       $16.24        $14.88        $13.97        $14.73       $14.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.00 (w)      $0.31        $0.27        $0.11        $0.08       $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.54       0.57        1.59        1.71        (0.41     0.82  

Total from investment operations

    $0.54       $0.88        $1.86        $1.82        $(0.33     $0.93  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.30      $(0.32      $(0.12      $(0.13     $(0.17

From net realized gain

          (0.48      (0.18      (0.79      (0.30     (0.03

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.78      $(0.50      $(0.91      $(0.43     $(0.20

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $16.88       $16.34        $16.24        $14.88        $13.97       $14.73  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.30 (n)      6.23        12.55        13.46        (2.18     6.68  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                  

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.74 (a)      0.73        0.73        0.75        0.70       0.73  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.50 (a)      0.49        0.50        0.50        0.50       0.50  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     0.02 (a)      1.92        1.69        0.79        0.58       0.76  

Portfolio turnover

    7 (n)      17        18        54        6       10  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $56,382       $59,429        $86,042        $82,965        $66,272       $61,127  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R3   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.46       $16.37        $15.00        $14.07        $14.83        $14.09  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.02       $0.36        $0.31        $0.15        $0.10        $0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.55       0.56        1.61        1.72        (0.39      0.84  

Total from investment operations

    $0.57       $0.92        $1.92        $1.87        $(0.29      $0.98  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.35      $(0.37      $(0.15      $(0.17      $(0.21

From net realized gain

          (0.48      (0.18      (0.79      (0.30      (0.03

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.83      $(0.55      $(0.94      $(0.47      $(0.24

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $17.03       $16.46        $16.37        $15.00        $14.07        $14.83  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.46 (n)      6.45        12.81        13.76        (1.93      6.97  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.49 (a)      0.48        0.48        0.50        0.46        0.48  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.25 (a)      0.24        0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     0.28 (a)      2.20        1.94        1.03        0.74        0.98  

Portfolio turnover

    7 (n)      17        18        54        6        10  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $99,411       $89,830        $88,577        $63,409        $49,816        $38,524  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R4   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.61       $16.51        $15.11        $14.16        $14.92        $14.17  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.04       $0.39        $0.39        $0.19        $0.15        $0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.55       0.58        1.58        1.74        (0.41      0.83  

Total from investment operations

    $0.59       $0.97        $1.97        $1.93        $(0.26      $1.02  
Less distributions declared to shareholders

 

                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.39      $(0.39      $(0.19      $(0.20      $(0.24

From net realized gain

          (0.48      (0.18      (0.79      (0.30      (0.03

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.87      $(0.57      $(0.98      $(0.50      $(0.27

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $17.20       $16.61        $16.51        $15.11        $14.16        $14.92  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.55 (n)      6.73        13.09        14.08        (1.68      7.25  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.24 (a)      0.23        0.23        0.25        0.20        0.24  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     0.52 (a)      2.36        2.44        1.33        1.07        1.30  

Portfolio turnover

    7 (n)      17        18        54        6        10  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $151,327       $143,534        $145,328        $174,887        $166,141        $153,594  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $16.61       $16.51        $15.12        $14.91  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.06       $0.43        $0.43        $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.54       0.56        1.56        1.15  

Total from investment operations

     $0.60       $0.99        $1.99        $1.19  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.41      $(0.42      $(0.19

From net realized gain

           (0.48      (0.18      (0.79

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.89      $(0.60      $(0.98

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $17.21       $16.61        $16.51        $15.12  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.61 (n)      6.89        13.21        8.46 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.10 (a)      0.10        0.10        0.16 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.66 (a)      2.62        2.63        0.43 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     7 (n)      17        18        54  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $76,548       $75,378        $49,071        $25,793  
(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class R6, the period is from the class inception, August 29, 2016, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(w)

Per share amount was less than $0.01.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

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The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class A   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $15.53       $15.15        $13.79        $12.52        $13.14       $12.55  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.00 (w)      $0.32        $0.30        $0.14        $0.11       $0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.52       0.57        1.52        1.57        (0.36     0.73  

Total from investment operations

    $0.52       $0.89        $1.82        $1.71        $(0.25     $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.31      $(0.35      $(0.14      $(0.15     $(0.18

From net realized gain

          (0.20      (0.11      (0.30      (0.22     (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.51      $(0.46      $(0.44      $(0.37     $(0.27

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $16.05       $15.53        $15.15        $13.79        $12.52       $13.14  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.35 (n)      6.45        13.18        13.89        (1.93     6.95  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.57 (a)      0.60        0.62        0.69        0.70       0.72  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.25 (a)      0.25        0.25        0.25        0.24       0.24  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     0.05 (a)      2.13        1.99        1.04        0.85       1.02  

Portfolio turnover

    4 (n)      12        30        45        6       7  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $10,830       $8,749        $7,789        $6,135        $4,576       $2,811  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class B   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $15.43       $15.03        $13.70        $12.44        $13.06       $12.47  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.05     $0.20        $0.17        $0.03        $0.00 (w)      $0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.59        1.51        1.57        (0.35     0.73  

Total from investment operations

    $0.45       $0.79        $1.68        $1.60        $(0.35     $0.76  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.19      $(0.24      $(0.04      $(0.05     $(0.08

From net realized gain

          (0.20      (0.11      (0.30      (0.22     (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.39      $(0.35      $(0.34      $(0.27     $(0.17

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $15.88       $15.43        $15.03        $13.70        $12.44       $13.06  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    2.92 (n)      5.71        12.28        13.09        (2.67     6.19  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.32 (a)      1.35        1.37        1.43        1.45       1.48  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.00 (a)      1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     (0.70 )(a)      1.31        1.15        0.24        0.02       0.22  

Portfolio turnover

    4 (n)      12        30        45        6       7  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $828       $919        $948        $746        $593       $408  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class C   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $15.35       $14.97        $13.66        $12.42        $13.04        $12.48  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.05     $0.20        $0.19        $0.03        $0.01        $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.58        1.48        1.56        (0.35      0.72  

Total from investment operations

    $0.45       $0.78        $1.67        $1.59        $(0.34      $0.76  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.20      $(0.25      $(0.05      $(0.06      $(0.11

From net realized gain

          (0.20      (0.11      (0.30      (0.22      (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.40      $(0.36      $(0.35      $(0.28      $(0.20

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $15.80       $15.35        $14.97        $13.66        $12.42        $13.04  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    2.93 (n)      5.70        12.24        13.03        (2.64      6.17  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.32 (a)      1.35        1.37        1.44        1.45        1.47  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.97 (a)      0.99        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    (0.66 )(a)      1.37        1.28        0.26        0.04        0.33  

Portfolio turnover

    4 (n)      12        30        45        6        7  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $2,235       $2,301        $1,966        $1,640        $1,104        $909  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class I   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $15.60       $15.22        $13.85        $12.55        $13.16        $12.56  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.02       $0.36        $0.33        $0.25        $0.14        $0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       0.57        1.53        1.51        (0.36      0.69  

Total from investment operations

    $0.53       $0.93        $1.86        $1.76        $(0.22      $0.89  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.35      $(0.38      $(0.16      $(0.17      $(0.20

From net realized gain

          (0.20      (0.11      (0.30      (0.22      (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.55      $(0.49      $(0.46      $(0.39      $(0.29

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $16.13       $15.60        $15.22        $13.85        $12.55        $13.16  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.40 (n)      6.75        13.42        14.34        (1.66      7.21  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.32 (a)      0.35        0.37        0.41        0.45        0.46  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    0.30 (a)      2.40        2.24        1.89        1.10        1.53  

Portfolio turnover

    4 (n)      12        30        45        6        7  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $383       $296        $161        $138        $1,718        $1,108  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R1   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $15.41       $15.06        $13.75        $12.51        $13.10        $12.51  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.05     $0.23        $0.17        $0.03        $(0.01      $0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.55        1.52        1.58        (0.34      0.74  

Total from investment operations

    $0.45       $0.78        $1.69        $1.61        $(0.35      $0.76  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.23      $(0.27      $(0.07      $(0.02      $(0.08

From net realized gain

          (0.20      (0.11      (0.30      (0.22      (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.43      $(0.38      $(0.37      $(0.24      $(0.17

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $15.86       $15.41        $15.06        $13.75        $12.51        $13.10  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    2.92 (n)      5.70        12.27        13.05        (2.66      6.13  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.32 (a)      1.35        1.37        1.45        1.43        1.48  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.00 (a)      1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    (0.70 )(a)      1.54        1.14        0.22        (0.09      0.19  

Portfolio turnover

    4 (n)      12        30        45        6        7  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $1,105       $1,093        $872        $463        $152        $172  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R2   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $15.42       $15.04        $13.71        $12.47        $13.10        $12.51  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.02     $0.25        $0.25        $0.12        $0.07        $0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       0.59        1.51        1.55        (0.36      0.74  

Total from investment operations

    $0.49       $0.84        $1.76        $1.67        $(0.29      $0.83  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.26      $(0.32      $(0.13      $(0.12      $(0.15

From net realized gain

          (0.20      (0.11      (0.30      (0.22      (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.46      $(0.43      $(0.43      $(0.34      $(0.24

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $15.91       $15.42        $15.04        $13.71        $12.47        $13.10  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.18 (n)      6.15        12.87        13.65        (2.20      6.74  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.82 (a)      0.85        0.87        0.95        0.96        0.97  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.50 (a)      0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    (0.20 )(a)      1.65        1.70        0.89        0.55        0.71  

Portfolio turnover

    4 (n)      12        30        45        6        7  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $22,380       $21,895        $20,428        $10,716        $3,583        $1,769  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R3   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $15.52       $15.14        $13.78        $12.52        $13.13        $12.54  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.00 (w)      $0.32        $0.28        $0.14        $0.10        $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       0.57        1.54        1.56        (0.34      0.75  

Total from investment operations

    $0.51       $0.89        $1.82        $1.70        $(0.24      $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.31      $(0.35      $(0.14      $(0.15      $(0.18

From net realized gain

          (0.20      (0.11      (0.30      (0.22      (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.51      $(0.46      $(0.44      $(0.37      $(0.27

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $16.03       $15.52        $15.14        $13.78        $12.52        $13.13  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.29 (n)      6.49        13.20        13.83        (1.87      6.92  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.57 (a)      0.60        0.62        0.69        0.70        0.72  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.25 (a)      0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    0.05 (a)      2.10        1.87        1.06        0.78        0.86  

Portfolio turnover

    4 (n)      12        30        45        6        7  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $64,989       $53,767        $42,729        $23,479        $12,721        $7,566  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R4   (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $15.58       $15.20        $13.82        $12.54        $13.15        $12.56  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.02       $0.35        $0.36        $0.17        $0.13        $0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       0.57        1.50        1.57        (0.35      0.71  

Total from investment operations

    $0.53       $0.92        $1.86        $1.74        $(0.22      $0.88  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.34      $(0.37      $(0.16      $(0.17      $(0.20

From net realized gain

          (0.20      (0.11      (0.30      (0.22      (0.09

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.54      $(0.48      $(0.46      $(0.39      $(0.29

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $16.11       $15.58        $15.20        $13.82        $12.54        $13.15  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.40 (n)      6.73        13.47        14.18        (1.67      7.13  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.32 (a)      0.35        0.36        0.44        0.45        0.47  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

    0.30 (a)      2.33        2.43        1.27        1.04        1.34  

Portfolio turnover

    4 (n)      12        30        45        6        7  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $92,212       $83,824        $70,628        $84,597        $58,947        $47,311  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.58       $15.20        $13.83        $13.21  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.04       $0.36        $0.47        $0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.50       0.59        1.41        1.06  

Total from investment operations

     $0.54       $0.95        $1.88        $1.09  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.37      $(0.40      $(0.17

From net realized gain

           (0.20      (0.11      (0.30

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.57      $(0.51      $(0.47

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.12       $15.58        $15.20        $13.83  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.47 (n)      6.91        13.57        8.52 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.18 (a)      0.21        0.23        0.36 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.45 (a)      2.42        3.11        0.39 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     4 (n)      12        30        45  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $33,205       $26,219        $15,910        $4,351  
(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class R6, the period is from the class inception, August 29, 2016, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(w)

Per share amount was less than $0.01.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

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The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class A   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $18.80       $18.30        $16.63        $15.14        $15.88       $15.17  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.00 (w)      $0.38        $0.33        $0.17        $0.13       $0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.62       0.71        1.86        1.89        (0.43     0.89  

Total from investment operations

    $0.62       $1.09        $2.19        $2.06        $(0.30     $1.04  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.37      $(0.37      $(0.16      $(0.18     $(0.22

From net realized gain

          (0.22      (0.15      (0.41      (0.26     (0.11

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.59      $(0.52      $(0.57      $(0.44     $(0.33

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $19.42       $18.80        $18.30        $16.63        $15.14       $15.88  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.30 (n)      6.47        13.16        13.89        (1.89     6.92  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                  

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.57 (a)      0.57        0.58        0.65        0.60       0.69  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.25 (a)      0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25       0.25  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     0.05 (a)      2.11        1.83        1.06        0.88       0.99  

Portfolio turnover

    6 (n)      24        20        52        7       9  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $14,543       $12,791        $12,353        $11,383        $7,624       $5,730  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class B   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $18.55       $18.07        $16.44        $14.98        $15.72       $15.01  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.07     $0.25        $0.20        $0.04        $0.00 (w)      $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.61       0.70        1.83        1.88        (0.42     0.89  

Total from investment operations

    $0.54       $0.95        $2.03        $1.92        $(0.42     $0.93  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.25      $(0.25      $(0.05      $(0.06     $(0.11

From net realized gain

          (0.22      (0.15      (0.41      (0.26     (0.11

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.47      $(0.40      $(0.46      $(0.32     $(0.22

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $19.09       $18.55        $18.07        $16.44        $14.98       $15.72  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    2.91 (n)      5.67        12.36        12.99        (2.66     6.21  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                  

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.32 (a)      1.32        1.33        1.39        1.35       1.44  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.00 (a)      1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     (0.70 )(a)      1.39        1.15        0.24        0.02       0.23  

Portfolio turnover

    6 (n)      24        20        52        7       9  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $1,702       $1,630        $1,270        $1,048        $853       $828  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class C   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $18.45       $17.96        $16.35        $14.91        $15.63       $14.96  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $(0.06     $0.23        $0.20        $0.04        $(0.00 )(w)      $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.59       0.72        1.81        1.87        (0.41     0.87  

Total from investment operations

    $0.53       $0.95        $2.01        $1.91        $(0.41     $0.91  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.24      $(0.25      $(0.06      $(0.05     $(0.13

From net realized gain

          (0.22      (0.15      (0.41      (0.26     (0.11

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.46      $(0.40      $(0.47      $(0.31     $(0.24

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $18.98       $18.45        $17.96        $16.35        $14.91       $15.63  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    2.87 (n)      5.67        12.30        13.04        (2.59     6.13  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                  

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.32 (a)      1.32        1.33        1.39        1.35       1.44  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    1.00 (a)      1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     (0.70 )(a)      1.31        1.16        0.28        (0.00 )(w)      0.28  

Portfolio turnover

    6 (n)      24        20        52        7       9  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $3,314       $3,344        $2,775        $2,535        $1,775       $1,835  
   

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class I   (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $18.78       $18.29        $16.62        $15.12        $15.85       $15.14  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

    $0.03       $0.50        $0.41        $0.30        $0.15       $0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.61       0.62        1.83        1.81        (0.41     0.87  

Total from investment operations

    $0.64       $1.12        $2.24        $2.11        $(0.26     $1.07  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                   

From net investment income

    $—       $(0.41      $(0.42      $(0.20      $(0.21     $(0.25

From net realized gain

          (0.22      (0.15      (0.41      (0.26     (0.11

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $—       $(0.63      $(0.57      $(0.61      $(0.47     $(0.36

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $19.42       $18.78        $18.29        $16.62        $15.12       $15.85  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

    3.41 (n)      6.70        13.47        14.21        (1.61     7.16  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                  

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.32 (a)      0.32        0.33        0.38        0.35       0.44  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

    0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00       0.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)     0.29 (a)      2.73        2.26        1.92        0.97       1.31  

Portfolio turnover

    6 (n)      24        20        52        7       9  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $347       $213        $566        $423        $1,560       $1,132  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R1    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $18.46       $17.97        $16.38        $14.94        $15.64        $14.98  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.07     $0.25        $0.21        $0.04        $(0.01      $0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.60       0.69        1.82        1.88        (0.40      0.79  

Total from investment operations

     $0.53       $0.94        $2.03        $1.92        $(0.41      $0.91  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.23      $(0.29      $(0.07      $(0.03      $(0.14

From net realized gain

           (0.22      (0.15      (0.41      (0.26      (0.11

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.45      $(0.44      $(0.48      $(0.29      $(0.25

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $18.99       $18.46        $17.97        $16.38        $14.94        $15.64  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     2.87 (n)      5.65        12.35        13.06        (2.64      6.14  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.32 (a)      1.32        1.33        1.40        1.34        1.42  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.00 (a)      1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)      (0.70 )(a)      1.42        1.18        0.26        (0.05      0.77  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      24        20        52        7        9  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,175       $1,322        $1,052        $606        $316        $377  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R2    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $18.55       $18.07        $16.44        $14.98        $15.73        $15.04  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.02     $0.34        $0.30        $0.13        $0.09        $0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.61       0.69        1.82        1.88        (0.43      0.87  

Total from investment operations

     $0.59       $1.03        $2.12        $2.01        $(0.34      $0.99  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.33      $(0.34      $(0.14      $(0.15      $(0.19

From net realized gain

           (0.22      (0.15      (0.41      (0.26      (0.11

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.55      $(0.49      $(0.55      $(0.41      $(0.30

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $19.14       $18.55        $18.07        $16.44        $14.98        $15.73  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.18 (n)      6.18        12.89        13.64        (2.16      6.67  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.82 (a)      0.82        0.83        0.90        0.85        0.94  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.50 (a)      0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50  
Net investment income (loss) (l)      (0.20 )(a)      1.92        1.67        0.82        0.60        0.81  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      24        20        52        7        9  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $29,533       $28,575        $46,468        $33,805        $19,041        $13,030  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R3    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $18.67       $18.18        $16.53        $15.05        $15.80        $15.09  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.00 (w)      $0.38        $0.34        $0.16        $0.11        $0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.61       0.70        1.84        1.89        (0.42      0.90  

Total from investment operations

     $0.61       $1.08        $2.18        $2.05        $(0.31      $1.04  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.37      $(0.38      $(0.16      $(0.18      $(0.22

From net realized gain

           (0.22      (0.15      (0.41      (0.26      (0.11

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.59      $(0.53      $(0.57      $(0.44      $(0.33

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $19.28       $18.67        $18.18        $16.53        $15.05        $15.80  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.27 (n)      6.48        13.19        13.91        (1.96      6.95  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.57 (a)      0.57        0.58        0.65        0.60        0.69  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.25 (a)      0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25  
Net investment income (loss) (l)      0.05 (a)      2.10        1.90        1.03        0.76        0.90  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      24        20        52        7        9  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $66,154       $54,561        $48,180        $27,276        $15,980        $9,089  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R4    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $18.77       $18.28        $16.60        $15.11        $15.85        $15.13  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.03       $0.42        $0.42        $0.21        $0.16        $0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.61       0.70        1.82        1.89        (0.43      0.88  

Total from investment operations

     $0.64       $1.12        $2.24        $2.10        $(0.27      $1.08  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.41      $(0.41      $(0.20      $(0.21      $(0.25

From net realized gain

           (0.22      (0.15      (0.41      (0.26      (0.11

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.63      $(0.56      $(0.61      $(0.47      $(0.36

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $19.41       $18.77        $18.28        $16.60        $15.11        $15.85  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.41 (n)      6.71        13.49        14.15        (1.68      7.23  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.32 (a)      0.32        0.33        0.39        0.35        0.44  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
Net investment income (loss) (l)      0.30 (a)      2.30        2.35        1.30        1.06        1.28  

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      24        20        52        7        9  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $75,445       $69,834        $70,936        $75,323        $66,990        $58,759  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $18.76       $18.27        $16.60        $15.91  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.04       $0.44        $0.51        $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.62       0.71        1.75        1.26  

Total from investment operations

     $0.66       $1.15        $2.26        $1.30  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.44      $(0.44      $(0.20

From net realized gain

           (0.22      (0.15      (0.41

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.66      $(0.59      $(0.61

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $19.42       $18.76        $18.27        $16.60  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.52 (n)      6.89        13.60        8.46 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

 

                 

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.18 (a)      0.18        0.19        0.32 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 
Net investment income (loss) (l)      0.44 (a)      2.44        2.82        0.41 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     6 (n)      24        20        52  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $41,781       $39,175        $23,365        $8,776  
(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class R6, the period is from the class inception, August 29, 2016, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(w)

Per share amount was less than $0.01 and total return or ratio was less than 0.01%, as applicable.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

     Six months
ended
10/31/19
    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class A    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.93       $15.45        $14.00        $12.61        $13.16        $12.54  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.00 (w)      $0.32        $0.29        $0.13        $0.13        $0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53       0.60        1.55        1.59        (0.38      0.72  

Total from investment operations

     $0.53       $0.92        $1.84        $1.72        $(0.25      $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.31      $(0.31      $(0.13      $(0.14      $(0.18

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20      (0.16      (0.06

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.44      $(0.39      $(0.33      $(0.30      $(0.24

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.46       $15.93        $15.45        $14.00        $12.61        $13.16  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.33 (n)      6.46        13.10        13.80        (1.81      6.90  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.74 (a)      0.81        0.92        1.34        1.73        2.84  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.25 (a)      0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.05 (a)      2.08        1.91        1.01        1.00        1.10  

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45        14        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $7,052       $5,866        $4,833        $3,516        $2,014        $1,036  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class B    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.87       $15.39        $13.95        $12.58        $13.12        $12.51  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.06     $0.21        $0.18        $0.04        $(0.01      $0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.52       0.60        1.55        1.57        (0.33      0.73  

Total from investment operations

     $0.46       $0.81        $1.73        $1.61        $(0.34      $0.76  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.20      $(0.21      $(0.04      $(0.04      $(0.09

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20      (0.16      (0.06

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.33      $(0.29      $(0.24      $(0.20      $(0.15

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.33       $15.87        $15.39        $13.95        $12.58        $13.12  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     2.90 (n)      5.65        12.36        12.94        (2.58      6.13  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.49 (a)      1.56        1.67        2.09        2.50        3.67  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.00 (a)      1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.70 )(a)      1.34        1.22        0.28        (0.06      0.26  

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45        14        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $591       $605        $470        $407        $270        $244  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class C    (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.75       $15.28        $13.86        $12.49        $13.04       $12.45  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.05     $0.20        $0.18        $0.03        $(0.00 )(w)      $0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.51       0.60        1.53        1.58        (0.34     0.71  

Total from investment operations

     $0.46       $0.80        $1.71        $1.61        $(0.34     $0.76  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.20      $(0.21      $(0.04      $(0.05     $(0.11

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20      (0.16     (0.06

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.33      $(0.29      $(0.24      $(0.21     $(0.17

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.21       $15.75        $15.28        $13.86        $12.49       $13.04  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     2.92 (n)      5.63        12.29        12.98        (2.59     6.17  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.49 (a)      1.56        1.67        2.08        2.50       3.61  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)      1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00       1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.69 )(a)      1.32        1.19        0.26        (0.00     0.37  

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45        14       18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $2,146       $2,179        $1,789        $1,284        $1,100       $1,031  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16     4/30/15  
Class I    (unaudited)                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.94       $15.46        $14.00        $12.65        $13.20       $12.57  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                    

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.02       $0.35        $0.30        $0.26        $0.12       $0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53       0.61        1.58        1.45        (0.34     0.77  

Total from investment operations

     $0.55       $0.96        $1.88        $1.71        $(0.22     $0.89  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                    

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.35      $(0.34      $(0.16      $(0.17     $(0.20

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20      (0.16     (0.06

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.48      $(0.42      $(0.36      $(0.33     $(0.26

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.49       $15.94        $15.46        $14.00        $12.65       $13.20  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.45 (n)      6.74        13.40        13.66        (1.61     7.14  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.49 (a)      0.56        0.67        1.09        1.50       2.80  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00       0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.29 (a)      2.29        1.98        2.01        0.94       0.95  

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45        14       18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $116       $156        $114        $79        $608       $391  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R1    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.76       $15.32        $13.92        $12.63        $13.14        $12.51  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.06     $0.20        $0.17        $0.15        $(0.04      $0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.52       0.60        1.55        1.46        (0.31      0.73  

Total from investment operations

     $0.46       $0.80        $1.72        $1.61        $(0.35      $0.76  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.23      $(0.24      $(0.12      $—        $(0.07

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20      (0.16      (0.06

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.36      $(0.32      $(0.32      $(0.16      $(0.13

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.22       $15.76        $15.32        $13.92        $12.63        $13.14  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     2.92 (n)      5.65        12.31        12.93        (2.62      6.14  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.49 (a)      1.56        1.66        2.08        2.53        3.71  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.00 (a)      1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.70 )(a)      1.32        1.13        1.10        (0.31      0.21  

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45        14        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,459       $1,523        $854        $318        $62        $141  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R2    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.84       $15.36        $13.94        $12.57        $13.14        $12.53  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.02     $0.26        $0.26        $0.11        $0.07        $0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53       0.62        1.53        1.58        (0.36      0.73  

Total from investment operations

     $0.51       $0.88        $1.79        $1.69        $(0.29      $0.82  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.27      $(0.29      $(0.12      $(0.12      $(0.15

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20      (0.16      (0.06

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.40      $(0.37      $(0.32      $(0.28      $(0.21

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.35       $15.84        $15.36        $13.94        $12.57        $13.14  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.22 (n)      6.19        12.82        13.59        (2.12      6.63  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.99 (a)      1.06        1.16        1.60        1.98        3.11  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.50 (a)      0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.20 )(a)      1.73        1.73        0.85        0.57        0.73  

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45        14        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $19,885       $18,695        $15,534        $6,657        $1,855        $773  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R3    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.93       $15.45        $14.00        $12.61        $13.17        $12.54  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.00 (w)      $0.32        $0.29        $0.14        $0.10        $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53       0.60        1.55        1.58        (0.36      0.75  

Total from investment operations

     $0.53       $0.92        $1.84        $1.72        $(0.26      $0.86  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.31      $(0.31      $(0.13      $(0.14      $(0.17

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20      (0.16      (0.06

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.44      $(0.39      $(0.33      $(0.30      $(0.23

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.46       $15.93        $15.45        $14.00        $12.61        $13.17  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.33 (n)      6.46        13.14        13.83        (1.89      6.95  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.74 (a)      0.81        0.92        1.34        1.74        2.81  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.25 (a)      0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25        0.25  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.05 (a)      2.07        1.89        1.07        0.76        0.84  

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45        14        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $32,602       $27,658        $21,438        $10,285        $3,915        $2,353  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17      4/30/16      4/30/15  
Class R4    (unaudited)                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $16.01       $15.53        $14.06        $12.65        $13.20        $12.56  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                                     

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.02       $0.36        $0.37        $0.17        $0.13        $0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53       0.60        1.52        1.60        (0.35      0.72  

Total from investment operations

     $0.55       $0.96        $1.89        $1.77        $(0.22      $0.90  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                                     

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.35      $(0.34      $(0.16      $(0.17      $(0.20

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20      (0.16      (0.06

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.48      $(0.42      $(0.36      $(0.33      $(0.26

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.56       $16.01        $15.53        $14.06        $12.65        $13.20  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.44 (n)      6.71        13.42        14.14        (1.61      7.23  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.49 (a)      0.56        0.67        1.09        1.48        2.51  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.30 (a)      2.31        2.43        1.31        1.07        1.42  

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45        14        18  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $34,351       $30,137        $26,747        $21,882        $10,776        $5,056  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (i)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $16.01       $15.53        $14.06        $13.32  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.04       $0.37        $0.49        $0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.53       0.61        1.42        1.06  

Total from investment operations

     $0.57       $0.98        $1.91        $1.10  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.37      $(0.36      $(0.16

From net realized gain

           (0.13      (0.08      (0.20

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.50      $(0.44      $(0.36

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $16.58       $16.01        $15.53        $14.06  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.56 (n)      6.88        13.56        8.44 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.35 (a)      0.42        0.52        0.95 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.44 (a)      2.40        3.15        0.44 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     8 (n)      20        18        45  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $19,256       $16,579        $7,695        $1,726  
(a)

Annualized.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(i)

For Class R6, the period is from the class inception, August 29, 2016, through the stated period end.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(w)

Per share amount was less than $0.01.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS LIFETIME 2060 FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class A    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.26       $11.85        $10.73        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.01       $0.41        $0.25        $0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.40       0.30        1.16        0.74  

Total from investment operations

     $0.41       $0.71        $1.41        $0.84  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.25      $(0.23      $(0.11

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.30      $(0.29      $(0.11

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.67       $12.26        $11.85        $10.73  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.34 (n)      6.47        13.19        8.45 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     2.16 (a)      4.01        9.75        15.07 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.20 (a)      0.20        0.16        0.12 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.10 (a)      3.49        2.17        2.42 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,756       $1,362        $306        $59  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class B    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.25       $11.82        $10.70        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.04     $0.17        $0.14        $0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.40       0.48        1.19        0.73  

Total from investment operations

     $0.36       $0.65        $1.33        $0.80  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.17      $(0.15      $(0.10

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.22      $(0.21      $(0.10

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.61       $12.25        $11.82        $10.70  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     2.94 (n)      5.78        12.39        8.08 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     2.93 (a)      4.98        11.79        15.87 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.95 (a)      0.95        0.90        0.87 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.64 )(a)      1.44        1.26        1.76 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $152       $149        $73        $55  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class C    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.21       $11.81        $10.70        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.04     $0.20        $0.14        $0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.40       0.44        1.19        0.73  

Total from investment operations

     $0.36       $0.64        $1.33        $0.80  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.19      $(0.16      $(0.10

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.24      $(0.22      $(0.10

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.57       $12.21        $11.81        $10.70  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     2.95 (n)      5.75        12.38        8.08 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     2.90 (a)      4.88        11.46        15.81 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.95 (a)      0.95        0.90        0.87 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.65 )(a)      1.68        1.24        1.68 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $402       $283        $107        $60  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class I    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.32       $11.88        $10.74        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.02       $0.28        $0.26        $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41       0.47        1.19        0.74  

Total from investment operations

     $0.43       $0.75        $1.45        $0.85  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.26      $(0.25      $(0.11

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.31      $(0.31      $(0.11

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.75       $12.32        $11.88        $10.74  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.49 (n)      6.76        13.50        8.57 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.93 (a)      4.04        11.01        14.88 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.36 (a)      2.37        2.23        2.76 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $69       $66        $62        $54  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class R1    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.28       $11.83        $10.70        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.04     $0.16        $0.14        $0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41       0.48        1.19        0.73  

Total from investment operations

     $0.37       $0.64        $1.33        $0.80  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.14      $(0.14      $(0.10

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.19      $(0.20      $(0.10

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.65       $12.28        $11.83        $10.70  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.01 (n)      5.69        12.41        8.08 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     2.93 (a)      5.04        12.02        15.88 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.95 (a)      0.95        0.90        0.87 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.65 )(a)      1.36        1.23        1.76 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $66       $64        $61        $54  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class R2    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.25       $11.84        $10.72        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $(0.01     $0.27        $0.18        $0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41       0.42        1.21        0.73  

Total from investment operations

     $0.40       $0.69        $1.39        $0.82  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.23      $(0.21      $(0.10

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.28      $(0.27      $(0.10

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.65       $12.25        $11.84        $10.72  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.27 (n)      6.29        12.92        8.32 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     2.40 (a)      4.31        10.36        15.38 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.45 (a)      0.45        0.41        0.37 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     (0.15 )(a)      2.34        1.56        2.26 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $1,088       $797        $151        $54  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class R3    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.28       $11.85        $10.73        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.01       $0.24        $0.25        $0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41       0.48        1.17        0.74  

Total from investment operations

     $0.42       $0.72        $1.42        $0.84  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.24      $(0.24      $(0.11

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.29      $(0.30      $(0.11

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.70       $12.28        $11.85        $10.73  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.42 (n)      6.48        13.21        8.45 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     2.11 (a)      4.15        9.15        14.31 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.20 (a)      0.20        0.16        0.12 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.10 (a)      2.04        2.11        2.41 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $5,414       $2,505        $1,203        $88  
    

Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class R4    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.31       $11.88        $10.74        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.02       $0.31        $0.30        $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.41       0.43        1.15        0.74  

Total from investment operations

     $0.43       $0.74        $1.45        $0.85  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.26      $(0.25      $(0.11

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.31      $(0.31      $(0.11

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.74       $12.31        $11.88        $10.74  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.49 (n)      6.72        13.51        8.57 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.89 (a)      3.79        8.82        14.88 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.35 (a)      2.63        2.54        2.75 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $2,705       $1,524        $356        $55  

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Six months
ended

10/31/19

    Year ended  
    4/30/19      4/30/18      4/30/17 (c)  
Class R6    (unaudited)                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $12.33       $11.88        $10.74        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)(l)

     $0.03       $0.29        $0.25        $0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     0.40       0.48        1.20        0.74  

Total from investment operations

     $0.43       $0.77        $1.45        $0.85  
Less distributions declared to shareholders                                   

From net investment income

     $—       $(0.27      $(0.25      $(0.11

From net realized gain

           (0.05      (0.06       

Total distributions declared to shareholders

     $—       $(0.32      $(0.31      $(0.11

Net asset value, end of period (x)

     $12.76       $12.33        $11.88        $10.74  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x)

     3.49 (n)      6.95        13.51        8.57 (n) 
Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(h)

     1.81 (a)      3.80        10.10        14.87 (a) 

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(h)

     0.00 (a)      0.00        0.00        0.00 (a) 

Net investment income (loss) (l)

     0.44 (a)      2.43        2.18        2.76 (a) 

Portfolio turnover

     3 (n)      34        37        2 (n) 

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

     $5,131       $3,309        $1,268        $543  
(a)

Annualized.

(c)

For the period from the commencement of the fund’s investment operations, December 6, 2016, through the stated period end.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(h)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the fund bears directly, the fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for the fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by the fund. Because the underlying affiliated funds have varied expense and fee levels and the fund may own different proportions of the underlying affiliated funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the fund will vary.

(l)

Recognition of net investment income by the fund may be affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests and for interim net investment income ratios, the actual annual net investment income ratio may differ. The ratios and per share amounts do not include net investment income of the underlying affiliated funds in which the fund invests.

(n)

Not annualized.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(t)

Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

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(unaudited)

 

(1)   Business and Organization

MFS Lifetime Income Fund, MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund, and MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund (the funds) are each a diversified series of MFS Series Trust XII (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

Each fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.

 

(2)   Significant Accounting Policies

General – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of each fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.

Each fund is a “fund of funds”, which invests the majority of its assets in other MFS mutual funds (hereafter referred to as

“underlying affiliated funds” or “underlying funds”), which may have different fiscal year ends than the funds. The underlying funds, in turn, may engage in a number of investment techniques and practices, which involve certain risks. Certain underlying funds invest their portfolio in high-yield securities rated below investment grade. Investments in below investment grade quality securities can involve a substantially greater risk of default or can already be in default, and their values can decline significantly. Below investment grade quality securities tend to be more sensitive to adverse news about the issuer, or the market or economy in general, than higher quality debt instruments. Certain underlying funds invest a significant portion of their assets in asset-backed and/or mortgage-backed securities. For these securities, the value of the debt instrument also depends on the credit quality and adequacy of the underlying assets or collateral as well as whether there is a security interest in the underlying assets or collateral. Enforcing rights, if any, against the underlying assets or collateral may be difficult. U.S. Government securities not supported as to the payment of principal or interest by the U.S. Treasury, such as those issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks, are subject to greater credit risk than are U.S. Government securities supported by the U.S. Treasury, such as those issued by Ginnie Mae. Certain underlying funds invest in foreign securities, including securities of emerging market issuers. Investments in foreign securities are vulnerable to the effects of changes in the relative values of the local currency and the U.S. dollar and to the effects of changes in each country’s market, economic, industrial, political, regulatory, geopolitical, and other conditions. Investments in emerging markets can involve additional and greater risks than the risks associated with investments in developed foreign markets. Emerging markets can have less developed markets, greater custody and operational risk, less developed legal, regulatory, and accounting systems, and greater political, social, and economic instability than developed markets.

The accounting policies of the underlying funds in which each fund invests are outlined in the underlying funds’ shareholder reports, which are available without charge by calling 1-800-225-2606, at mfs.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) web site at http://www.sec.gov. The underlying funds’ shareholder reports are not covered by this report.

Investment Valuations Open-end investment companies (underlying funds) are generally valued at their net asset value per share. The investments of underlying funds managed by the adviser are valued as described below. For purposes of this policy disclosure, “fund” also refers to the underlying funds in which the fund-of-funds invests.

Equity securities, including restricted equity securities and equity securities sold short, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities sold short, for which there were no sales reported for that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily ask quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Debt instruments and floating rate loans, including restricted debt instruments, are generally valued at an evaluated or composite bid as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Exchange-traded options are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Exchange-traded options for which there were no sales reported that day are generally valued at the last daily bid quotation on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Options not traded on an exchange are generally valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. Foreign currency options are generally valued at valuations provided by a third-party pricing service. Futures contracts are generally valued at last posted settlement price on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Futures contracts for which there were no trades that day for a particular position are generally valued at the closing bid quotation on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are generally valued at the mean of bid and asked prices for the time

 

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period interpolated from rates provided by a third-party pricing service for proximate time periods. Swap agreements are generally valued at valuations provided by a third-party pricing service, which for cleared swaps includes an evaluation of any trading activity at the clearinghouses. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. Securities and other assets, including commodity-linked structured notes, generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.

The Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments (including any fair valuation) to the adviser pursuant to valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. If the adviser determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available, investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with such procedures under the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Under the fund’s valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for most types of debt instruments and floating rate loans and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services. In addition, investments may be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. Events that occur after foreign markets close (such as developments in foreign markets and significant movements in the U.S. markets) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value may be deemed to have a material effect on the value of securities traded in foreign markets. Accordingly, the fund’s foreign equity securities may often be valued at fair value. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Each fund’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of October 31, 2019 in valuing each fund’s assets or liabilities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

MFS Lifetime Income Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $606,669,480        $—        $—        $606,669,480  

MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $344,150,275        $—        $—        $344,150,275  

MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $319,526,063        $—        $—        $319,526,063  

MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $607,486,059        $—        $—        $607,486,059  

MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $317,944,197        $—        $—        $317,944,197  

 

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     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $446,856,582        $—        $—        $446,856,582  

MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $228,249,341        $—        $—        $228,249,341  

MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $234,046,440        $—        $—        $234,046,440  

MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $117,468,584        $—        $—        $117,468,584  

MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund

                           
Financial Instruments                            
Mutual Funds      $16,761,002        $—        $—        $16,761,002  

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments. Please refer to the underlying funds’ shareholder reports for further information regarding the levels used in valuing the underlying funds’ assets or liabilities.

Derivatives – Each fund does not invest in derivatives directly. Each fund does invest in underlying funds that may use derivatives primarily to increase or decrease exposure to a particular market or segment of the market, or security, to increase or decrease interest rate or currency exposure, or as alternatives to direct investments. Derivatives are used for hedging or non-hedging purposes. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. When the underlying funds use derivatives as an investment to increase market exposure, or for hedging purposes, gains and losses from derivative instruments may be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost.

Indemnifications – Under each fund’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to each fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, each fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. Each fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against each fund that have not yet occurred.

Investment Transactions and Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Distributions of income and capital gains from the underlying funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Recognition of net investment income by each fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of distributions by the underlying funds in which each fund invests. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.

Each fund and/or the underlying funds may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statements of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statements of Operations.

Tax Matters and Distributions – Each fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. Each fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a three year period. Management has analyzed each fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.

 

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Book/tax differences primarily relate to wash sale loss deferrals and treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes.

The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last fiscal year is as follows:

 

Year ended 4/30/19      MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains)        $14,151,442          $9,359,915          $7,672,089          $14,927,515          $7,625,114  
Long-term capital gains        6,835,974          8,979,696          2,471,107          13,876,431          1,810,035  
Total distributions        $20,987,416          $18,339,611          $10,143,196          $28,803,946          $9,435,149  
Year ended 4/30/19      MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains)        $10,699,061          $4,711,122          $5,205,028          $1,995,019          $146,710  
Long-term capital gains        11,590,195          1,486,101          2,179,161          725,057          27,503  
Total distributions        $22,289,256          $6,197,223          $7,384,189          $2,720,076          $174,213  

The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:

 

As of 10/31/19      MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Cost of investments        $549,586,745        $305,902,475        $285,704,064        $490,202,933        $270,332,736  
Gross appreciation        73,681,822        38,627,959        34,171,464        118,454,788        48,131,606  
Gross depreciation        (16,599,087      (380,159      (349,465      (1,171,662      (520,145
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)        $57,082,735        $38,247,800        $33,821,999        $117,283,126        $47,611,461  
As of 4/30/19                                     
Undistributed ordinary income        1,503,026        2,964,847        1,493,120        3,668,104        649,145  
Undistributed long-term capital gain        5,348,729        4,895,096        3,973,085        14,741,251        6,057,037  
Other temporary differences        (830,804                            
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)        39,468,034        29,993,999        24,001,879        100,739,420        37,422,701  
As of 10/31/19      MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Cost of investments        $335,500,799        $192,821,062        $189,461,476        $101,806,301        $15,836,588  
Gross appreciation        112,460,118        35,896,735        45,077,364        15,846,136        931,721  
Gross depreciation        (1,104,335      (468,456      (492,400      (183,853      (7,307
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)        $111,355,783        $35,428,279        $44,584,964        $15,662,283        $924,414  
As of 4/30/19                                     
Undistributed ordinary income        2,383,912        100,292        186,226        9,448        21,523  
Undistributed long-term capital gain        12,832,271        4,828,732        5,505,277        2,357,193        174,657  
Post-October capital loss deferral                             (24,834       
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)        99,576,317        28,034,084        37,403,037        10,389,956        384,302  

The aggregate cost above includes prior fiscal year end tax adjustments, if applicable.

Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest – Each fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution, service, and program manager fees. For the MFS Lifetime Income Fund, income and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the value of settled shares outstanding of each class. For the MFS Lifetime Income Fund, realized and unrealized gain (loss) are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. For all other funds, income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class 529B shares will convert to Class A and Class 529A shares, respectively, approximately eight years after

 

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purchase. Class C and Class 529C shares will convert to Class A and Class 529A shares, respectively, approximately ten years after purchase. Each fund’s distributions declared to shareholders as reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are presented by class as follows:

 

   

MFS Lifetime
Income Fund

 

MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund

 

MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund

   

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

 

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

 

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

Class A   $1,109,154   $4,119,462   $—   $2,164,813   $—   $742,739
Class B   51,025   319,662     160,772     43,756
Class C   644,062   3,583,308     542,638     120,220
Class I   373,217   1,584,261     98,413     45,720
Class R1   19,369   100,188     200,352     48,184
Class R2   152,165   938,570     3,201,431     1,105,831
Class R3   611,634   2,085,492     4,367,266     2,574,072
Class R4   487,181   2,075,650     4,531,157     3,866,720
Class R6   390,118   1,153,368     3,072,769     1,595,954
Class 529A   1,058,540   3,762,990        
Class 529B   25,518   131,588        
Class 529C   189,798   1,132,877        
Total   $5,111,781   $20,987,416   $—   $18,339,611   $—   $10,143,196
   

MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund

 

MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund

 

MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund

   

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

 

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

 

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

Class A   $—   $2,840,320   $—   $558,773   $—   $1,761,796
Class B     358,338     46,179     199,896
Class C     640,713     73,228     465,888
Class I     107,770     28,057     89,105
Class R1     303,203     64,467     191,741
Class R2     5,100,796     947,816     3,999,614
Class R3     7,001,597     2,174,866     4,451,733
Class R4     7,653,993     4,064,305     7,718,795
Class R6     4,797,216     1,477,458     3,410,688
Total   $—   $28,803,946   $—   $9,435,149   $—   $22,289,256
   

MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund

 

MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund

 

MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund

   

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

 

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

 

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

Class A   $—   $251,098   $—   $380,452   $—   $138,623
Class B     23,070     38,038     11,467
Class C     58,229     74,846     42,379
Class I     7,829     18,352     3,956
Class R1     40,382     27,871     28,658
Class R2     590,192     1,509,468     426,919
Class R3     1,547,592     1,642,710     665,051
Class R4     2,865,312     2,570,013     956,612
Class R6     813,519     1,122,439     446,411
Total   $—   $6,197,223   $—   $7,384,189   $—   $2,720,076

 

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MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund

               
   

Six Months
Ended
10/31/19

 

Year Ended
4/30/19

               
Class A   $—   $28,791        
Class B     2,126        
Class C     4,093        
Class I     1,606        
Class R1     979        
Class R2     15,091        
Class R3     37,604        
Class R4     23,309        
Class R6     60,614        
Total   $—   $174,213        

 

(3)   Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Adviser – Each fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the funds. MFS receives no compensation under this agreement; however MFS receives management fees from the underlying MFS funds.

The investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay all of each fund’s operating expenses, excluding distribution and service fees, program manager fees, interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs and investment-related expenses including fees and expenses associated with investments in investment companies and other similar investment vehicles (“Other Expenses”). For the six months ended October 31, 2019, this reduction amounted to the following for each fund and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statements of Operations:

 

MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
$606,691   $391,470   $364,907   $561,538   $367,633   $463,395   $319,125   $327,173   $254,579   $124,242

For Class R6 shares, the investment adviser has agreed to bear each fund’s expenses, or make payment to such fund, such that the “Other Expenses” of the class do not exceed (0.10)% annually of average daily net assets for the MFS Lifetime Income Fund and (0.14)% annually of average daily net assets for all other funds. These written agreements will continue until modified by the funds’ Board of Trustees, but such agreements will continue at least until August 31, 2020. Payments made to certain classes of the funds to further reduce “Other Expenses” below 0.00% annually of average daily net assets are included in “Excess expense reimbursement from investment adviser” in the Statements of Operations.

In addition to the fees and expenses which each fund bears directly, each fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which each fund invests. Accordingly, the expense ratio for each fund reflects only those fees and expenses borne directly by each fund.

Distributor – MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received the following amounts for the six months ended October 31, 2019, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A and Class 529A shares of each fund:

 

     Class A      Class 529A  
MFS Lifetime Income Fund      $5,676        $3,667  
MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund      4,948         
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund      4,711         
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund      11,714         
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund      9,000         
MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund      10,418         
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund      3,970         
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund      8,682         
MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund      4,233         
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund      2,947         

The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

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Each fund’s distribution plan provides that each fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries.

Distribution Plan Fee Table:

 

     Class A  
    

Distribution

Fee Rate (d)

     Service
Fee Rate (d)
    

Total
Distribution

Plan (d)

    

Annual
Effective

Rate (e)

     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        $146,186  
MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.24%        55,351  
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.23%        26,168  
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        81,651  
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.24%        21,065  
MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.24%        48,597  
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        11,689  
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        16,947  
MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        7,828  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        1,889  
     Class B  
     Distribution
Fee Rate (d)
     Service
Fee Rate (d)
     Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
     Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        $44,124  
MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        15,662  
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        0.99%        8,284  
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        42,096  
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        8,291  
MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        0.99%        22,041  
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        4,392  
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        8,329  
MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        3,009  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        744  
     Class C  
     Distribution
Fee Rate (d)
     Service
Fee Rate (d)
     Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
     Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        $556,936  
MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        59,149  
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        20,571  
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        78,827  
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        0.99%        13,826  
MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        52,429  
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        0.97%        11,097  
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        16,531  
MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        0.99%        10,756  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        1,691  
     Class R1  
     Distribution
Fee Rate (d)
     Service
Fee Rate (d)
     Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
     Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        $16,706  
MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        21,557  
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        8,965  
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        35,676  
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        11,244  
MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        23,703  
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        5,397  
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        6,441  
MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        7,511  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        1.00%        323  

 

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     Class R2  
     Distribution
Fee Rate (d)
     Service
Fee Rate (d)
     Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
     Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        $46,064  
MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        113,206  
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        89,128  
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        190,961  
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        78,346  
MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        143,242  
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        53,750  
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        71,236  
MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        47,124  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund      0.25%        0.25%        0.50%        0.50%        2,316  
     Class R3  
     Distribution
Fee Rate (d)
     Service
Fee Rate (d)
     Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
     Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        $80,607  
MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        106,181  
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        105,202  
MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        190,522  
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        97,519  
MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        118,122  
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        74,133  
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        74,837  
MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        37,543  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.25%        4,812  
     Class 529A  
     Distribution
Fee Rate (d)
     Service
Fee Rate (d)
     Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
     Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund             0.25%        0.25%        0.23%        $143,248  
     Class 529B  
     Distribution
Fee Rate (d)
     Service
Fee Rate (d)
     Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
     Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        0.98%        $23,088  
     Class 529C  
     Distribution
Fee Rate (d)
     Service
Fee Rate (d)
     Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
     Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
     Distribution
and Service
Fee
 
MFS Lifetime Income Fund      0.75%        0.25%        1.00%        0.99%        $171,547  

 

        MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Total Distribution and Service Fees        $1,228,506          $371,106          $258,318          $619,733          $230,291  
        MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Total Distribution and Service Fees        $408,134          $160,458          $194,321          $113,771          $11,775  

 

(d)

In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, each fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.

 

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(e)

The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the six months ended October 31, 2019 based on each class’s average daily net assets. MFD has voluntarily agreed to rebate a portion of each class’s 0.25% service fee attributable to accounts for which MFD retains the 0.25% service fee except for accounts attributable to MFS or its affiliates’ seed money. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, these rebates amounted to the following and are included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statements of Operations:

 

        MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Class A        $1,736          $1,129          $2,301          $1,115          $431  
Class B        21          28          75          190          3  
Class C        52          7          3          160          97  
Class R2        76          202                   257          60  
Class R3        3          5          1          4          26  
Class 529A        9,825          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A  
Class 529B        347          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A  
Class 529C        962          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A  
        MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Class A        $1,262          $124          $201          $47          $3  
Class B        116          4          14                    
Class C        96          383          14          54           
Class R2        32          21          164                    
Class R3        131                   127          4           

Certain Class A shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 18 months of purchase. Class B and Class 529B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C and Class 529C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the six months ended October 31, 2019, were as follows:

 

CDSC Imposed      MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Class A        $401          $63          $20          $268          $100  
Class B        1,038          545          463          2,055          1,617  
Class C        3,667          158          553          345          248  
Class 529B        620          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A  
Class 529C        132          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A  
CDSC Imposed      MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Class A        $157          $185          $188          $94          $31  
Class B        3,434          1,415          141          484           
Class C        382          174          321          167          4  

The MFS Lifetime Income fund has entered into and may from time to time enter into contracts with program managers and other parties which administer the tuition programs through which an investment in the fund’s 529 share classes is made. The MFS Lifetime Income Fund has entered into an agreement with MFD pursuant to which MFD receives an annual fee of up to 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to each 529 share class. The services provided by MFD, or a third party with which MFD contracts, include recordkeeping and tax reporting and account services, as well as services designed to maintain the program’s compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and other regulatory requirements. Program manager fees for the MFS Lifetime Income Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2019, were as follows:

 

     Fee  
Class 529A      $28,650  
Class 529B      1,155  
Class 529C      8,577  
Total Program Manager Fees      $38,382  

Shareholder Servicing Agent – MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from each fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the funds’ Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, each fund paid the following fee, which equated to the following annual percentage of each fund’s average daily net assets:

 

        MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Expenses paid        $84,072          $11,112          $9,826          $18,513          $11,910  
Percentage of average daily net assets        0.0284%          0.0065%          0.0063%          0.0062%          0.0079%  

 

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        MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Expenses paid        $18,068          $12,447          $14,716          $15,263          $3,217  
Percentage of average daily net assets        0.0084%          0.0117%          0.0134%          0.0280%          0.0489%  

MFSC also receives payment from each fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to the following:

 

MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
$321,292   $246,371   $221,817   $389,401   $226,913   $306,264   $184,668   $185,484   $119,977   $12,426

Administrator – MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to each fund. Under an administrative services agreement, each fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. Each fund pays an annual fixed amount of $17,500. The administrative services fee incurred for the six months ended October 31, 2019 was equivalent to the following annual effective rates of each fund’s average daily net assets:

 

        MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Percentage of average daily net assets        0.0030%          0.0051%          0.0057%          0.0030%          0.0058%  
        MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Percentage of average daily net assets        0.0041%          0.0083%          0.0080%          0.0161%          0.1338%  

Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation Each fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Each fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of each fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to each fund. Certain officers and Trustees of each fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.

Other – These funds and certain other funds managed by MFS (the funds) had entered into a service agreement (the ISO Agreement) which provided for payment of fees solely by the funds to Tarantino LLC in return for the provision of services of an Independent Senior Officer (ISO) for the funds. Frank L. Tarantino served as the ISO and was an officer of the funds and the sole member of Tarantino LLC. Effective June 30, 2019, Mr. Tarantino retired from his position as ISO for the funds, and the ISO Agreement was terminated. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the fee paid by each fund under this agreement amounted to the following and is included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statements of Operations:

 

MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
$337   $226   $188   $376   $186

 

MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
  MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
$266   $123   $130   $68   $7

MFS had agreed to bear all expenses associated with office space, other administrative support, and supplies provided to the ISO.

Each fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS.

On December 14, 2018, MFS redeemed the following fund shares:

 

Fund    Class      Shares      Amount  
MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund      Class R1        4,630        $57,137  
MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund      Class R1        3,712        50,748  
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund      Class R1        3,607        50,829  
MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund      Class R1        3,026        50,839  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund      Class R3        5,178        57,686  
MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund      Class R6        51,866        580,381  

At October 31, 2019, MFS held approximately 52% of the outstanding shares of Class I of the MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund. At October 31, 2019, MFS held approximately 99% and 100% of the outstanding shares of Class I and Class R1, respectively, of the MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund.

 

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(4)   Portfolio Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, purchases and sales of shares of underlying funds, excluding the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, aggregated to the following:

 

        MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 
Purchases        $37,292,352          $19,650,921          $31,135,102          $39,284,380          $36,742,584  
Sales        $29,990,999          $32,144,410          $17,187,341          $44,361,751          $18,737,804  
        MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
       MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 
Purchases        $33,587,641          $29,761,446          $27,026,847          $18,895,086          $6,477,088  
Sales        $29,052,782          $8,325,244          $12,208,820          $8,753,750          $347,164  

 

(5)   Shares of Beneficial Interest

Each fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:

 

    MFS Lifetime Income Fund      MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
     Year ended
4/30/19
     Six Months Ended
10/31/19
     Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  
Shares sold                       

Class A

    1,441,609        $18,173,498        1,847,214        $22,585,377        229,745        $3,028,163        564,103        $7,238,411  

Class B

    9,654        121,672        72,255        871,139        5,341        70,610        28,088        360,967  

Class C

    292,248        3,678,136        744,303        9,078,830        32,102        414,654        113,595        1,421,637  

Class I

    262,992        3,323,722        1,822,886        22,106,905        17,883        237,169        186,312        2,438,993  

Class R1

    30,665        386,387        200,891        2,432,039        32,007        421,303        86,084        1,103,481  

Class R2

    228,726        2,878,680        664,264        8,109,192        461,629        6,073,809        1,540,597        19,699,792  

Class R3

    1,615,387        20,228,962        1,101,831        13,410,501        1,254,344        16,615,933        2,670,176        34,461,787  

Class R4

    210,069        2,641,349        708,696        8,669,602        525,024        7,008,920        1,848,609        24,102,640  

Class R6

    721,268        9,107,401        1,212,170        14,591,892        769,173        10,262,392        2,196,708        28,396,542  

Class 529A

    3,539,079        36,609,494        6,574,351        65,564,555                              

Class 529B

    156,115        1,615,174        299,079        2,980,144                              

Class 529C

    952,062        9,839,301        1,979,803        19,725,207                              
    9,459,874        $108,603,776        17,227,743        $190,125,383        3,327,248        $44,132,953        9,234,272        $119,224,250  
Shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions

 

                 

Class A

    86,517        $1,091,727        341,016        $4,062,769               $—        165,902        $1,987,511  

Class B

    3,956        49,896        26,118        309,489                      13,142        157,051  

Class C

    50,140        632,066        295,866        3,505,070                      40,235        473,163  

Class I

    24,224        305,661        106,067        1,264,014                      7,525        90,755  

Class R1

    1,523        19,203        8,342        99,287                      16,766        200,352  

Class R2

    10,959        138,244        72,937        867,906                      245,658        2,923,334  

Class R3

    48,451        611,573        174,810        2,082,264                      364,546        4,367,264  

Class R4

    38,610        486,759        173,791        2,073,601                      376,030        4,531,157  

Class R6

    27,261        344,953        84,145        1,007,101                      230,076        2,770,111  

Class 529A

    101,280        1,046,458        384,144        3,740,994                              

Class 529B

    2,439        25,193        13,521        131,004                              

Class 529C

    18,112        186,892        116,314        1,126,589                              
    413,472        $4,938,625        1,797,071        $20,270,088               $—        1,459,880        $17,500,698  

 

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    MFS Lifetime Income Fund – continued     MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund – continued  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares reacquired                

Class A

    (978,649     $(12,337,309     (2,040,158     $(24,838,227     (443,478     $(5,869,734     (898,874     $(11,630,896

Class B

    (105,709     (1,333,257     (327,953     (3,994,084     (19,066     (250,859     (139,556     (1,771,432

Class C

    (957,493     (12,057,640     (2,454,438     (29,919,300     (83,533     (1,078,882     (253,368     (3,179,163

Class I

    (289,264     (3,636,311     (1,785,685     (21,503,321     (5,672     (75,329     (163,579     (2,156,647

Class R1

    (132,431     (1,670,601     (243,007     (2,935,981     (64,900     (853,792     (107,998     (1,379,784

Class R2

    (487,159     (6,130,505     (1,380,033     (16,883,006     (882,179     (11,568,851     (3,711,863     (47,418,906

Class R3

    (792,182     (9,984,420     (1,296,899     (15,776,205     (871,888     (11,540,348     (3,383,935     (43,644,096

Class R4

    (646,514     (8,124,964     (1,326,467     (16,095,604     (1,044,300     (13,948,992     (2,339,803     (30,513,779

Class R6

    (475,190     (5,937,521     (769,099     (9,366,737     (834,634     (10,986,357     (998,215     (12,912,773

Class 529A

    (2,572,467     (26,601,286     (4,600,709     (45,965,876                        

Class 529B

    (140,856     (1,455,625     (265,130     (2,646,621                        

Class 529C

    (1,025,818     (10,604,103     (2,114,359     (21,058,166                        
    (8,603,732     $(99,873,542     (18,603,937     $(210,983,128     (4,249,650     $(56,173,144     (11,997,191     $(154,607,476
Net change                

Class A

    549,477       $6,927,916       148,072       $1,809,919       (213,733     $(2,841,571     (168,869     $(2,404,974

Class B

    (92,099     (1,161,689     (229,580     (2,813,456     (13,725     (180,249     (98,326     (1,253,414

Class C

    (615,105     (7,747,438     (1,414,269     (17,335,400     (51,431     (664,228     (99,538     (1,284,363

Class I

    (2,048     (6,928     143,268       1,867,598       12,211       161,840       30,258       373,101  

Class R1

    (100,243     (1,265,011     (33,774     (404,655     (32,893     (432,489     (5,148     (75,951

Class R2

    (247,474     (3,113,581     (642,832     (7,905,908     (420,550     (5,495,042     (1,925,608     (24,795,780

Class R3

    871,656       10,856,115       (20,258     (283,440     382,456       5,075,585       (349,213     (4,815,045

Class R4

    (397,835     (4,996,856     (443,980     (5,352,401     (519,276     (6,940,072     (115,164     (1,879,982

Class R6

    273,339       3,514,833       527,216       6,232,256       (65,461     (723,965     1,428,569       18,253,880  

Class 529A

    1,067,892       11,054,666       2,357,786       23,339,673                          

Class 529B

    17,698       184,742       47,470       464,527                          

Class 529C

    (55,644     (577,910     (18,242     (206,370                        
    1,269,614       $13,668,859       420,877       $(587,657     (922,402     $(12,040,191     (1,303,039     $(17,882,528
    MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund     MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares sold                

Class A

    197,181       $2,619,377       567,330       $7,189,298       463,288       $7,324,196       871,533       $13,343,800  

Class B

    22,311       292,843       14,316       183,102       8,545       128,475       79,920       1,204,490  

Class C

    24,128       314,871       74,764       942,228       71,585       1,103,546       156,614       2,332,793  

Class I

    22,701       295,216       55,035       695,114       11,389       181,939       50,313       770,645  

Class R1

    46,189       606,347       84,642       1,072,437       40,553       629,665       145,709       2,215,727  

Class R2

    421,533       5,546,949       1,130,263       14,397,361       594,791       9,279,900       2,150,624       32,736,983  

Class R3

    1,413,933       18,687,290       2,509,467       32,054,842       1,466,816       23,034,611       3,436,146       52,676,545  

Class R4

    752,429       10,030,498       2,766,476       35,583,331       1,034,159       16,407,774       2,834,408       43,601,309  

Class R6

    1,124,622       14,935,886       1,513,889       19,289,218       1,313,358       20,799,743       2,615,019       40,297,219  
    4,025,027       $53,329,277       8,716,182       $111,406,931       5,004,484       $78,889,849       12,340,286       $189,179,511  

 

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    MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund – continued     MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund – continued  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions

 

           

Class A

          $—       59,399       $700,316             $—       193,530       $2,655,232  

Class B

                3,730       43,756                   25,680       348,203  

Class C

                9,928       115,863                   41,322       557,018  

Class I

                3,868       45,720                   7,082       97,527  

Class R1

                4,104       48,184                   22,277       303,202  

Class R2

                83,510       980,403                   348,214       4,732,212  

Class R3

                218,512       2,574,072                   511,813       7,001,597  

Class R4

                326,581       3,866,720                   554,849       7,651,363  

Class R6

                109,152       1,291,267                   281,709       3,881,976  
          $—       818,784       $9,666,301             $—       1,986,476       $27,228,330  
Shares reacquired                

Class A

    (87,786     $(1,164,183     (418,765     $(5,272,674     (308,908     $(4,858,061     (957,301     $(14,772,195

Class B

    (8,934     (115,913     (17,685     (224,395     (64,071     (993,630     (116,768     (1,762,903

Class C

    (39,278     (510,800     (41,360     (523,597     (165,825     (2,570,785     (211,637     (3,170,193

Class I

    (6,313     (84,294     (6,764     (88,665     (12,605     (202,042     (51,257     (781,569

Class R1

    (31,729     (419,620     (63,589     (807,690     (85,335     (1,330,890     (132,217     (1,985,985

Class R2

    (739,048     (9,767,577     (1,236,726     (15,707,675     (967,490     (15,106,747     (4,757,324     (71,938,609

Class R3

    (693,633     (9,185,701     (1,833,067     (23,448,568     (1,283,562     (20,179,423     (3,368,822     (51,830,605

Class R4

    (952,637     (12,672,647     (1,429,789     (18,341,244     (1,126,208     (17,877,326     (2,805,747     (43,696,853

Class R6

    (388,846     (5,144,811     (545,617     (6,978,691     (1,291,415     (20,135,688     (722,887     (10,975,407
    (2,948,204     $(39,065,546     (5,593,362     $(71,393,199     (5,305,419     $(83,254,592     (13,123,960     $(200,914,319
Net change                

Class A

    109,395       $1,455,194       207,964       $2,616,940       154,380       $2,466,135       107,762       $1,226,837  

Class B

    13,377       176,930       361       2,463       (55,526     (865,155     (11,168     (210,210

Class C

    (15,150     (195,929     43,332       534,494       (94,240     (1,467,239     (13,701     (280,382

Class I

    16,388       210,922       52,139       652,169       (1,216     (20,103     6,138       86,603  

Class R1

    14,460       186,727       25,157       312,931       (44,782     (701,225     35,769       532,944  

Class R2

    (317,515     (4,220,628     (22,953     (329,911     (372,699     (5,826,847     (2,258,486     (34,469,414

Class R3

    720,300       9,501,589       894,912       11,180,346       183,254       2,855,188       579,137       7,847,537  

Class R4

    (200,208     (2,642,149     1,663,268       21,108,807       (92,049     (1,469,552     583,510       7,555,819  

Class R6

    735,776       9,791,075       1,077,424       13,601,794       21,943       664,055       2,173,841       33,203,788  
    1,076,823       $14,263,731       3,941,604       $49,680,033       (300,935     $(4,364,743     1,202,802       $15,493,522  
    MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund     MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares sold                

Class A

    204,162       $3,078,548       317,699       $4,554,781       382,285       $6,330,608       476,877       $7,636,531  

Class B

    1,407       20,508       12,665       182,929       4,393       70,478       23,510       375,858  

Class C

    28,545       422,546       57,595       820,223       33,431       541,649       109,199       1,720,732  

Class I

    3,618       54,394       22,602       325,765       5,520       91,360       36,372       600,270  

Class R1

    27,143       403,876       84,674       1,216,315       45,893       745,221       115,349       1,849,793  

Class R2

    418,612       6,276,118       1,033,700       14,968,075       580,439       9,521,625       1,728,999       27,600,406  

Class R3

    1,464,138       21,989,892       1,924,656       28,015,898       1,197,998       19,747,058       1,901,160       30,517,741  

Class R4

    655,082       9,898,799       2,611,266       38,102,038       718,557       11,955,061       2,368,577       38,701,506  

Class R6

    970,871       14,672,872       1,380,361       19,775,494       890,840       14,828,078       1,873,600       30,218,453  
    3,773,578       $56,817,553       7,445,218       $107,961,518       3,859,356       $63,831,138       8,633,643       $139,221,290  

 

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    MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund – continued     MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund – continued  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions

 

           

Class A

          $—       39,574       $510,104             $—       113,626       $1,603,256  

Class B

                3,597       46,179                   14,088       197,794  

Class C

                5,571       72,752                   29,290       405,962  

Class I

                1,991       25,699                   4,494       63,765  

Class R1

                5,025       64,467                   13,715       191,741  

Class R2

                64,591       830,637                   262,197       3,673,383  

Class R3

                168,464       2,174,866                   315,502       4,451,727  

Class R4

                313,846       4,064,305                   542,812       7,718,793  

Class R6

                80,291       1,039,767                   179,906       2,558,269  
          $—       682,950       $8,828,776             $—       1,475,630       $20,864,690  
Shares reacquired                

Class A

    (126,126     $(1,877,358     (300,417     $(4,344,723     (125,855     $(2,078,037     (578,011     $(9,421,937

Class B

    (6,375     (94,966     (24,450     (348,840     (28,214     (462,175     (62,787     (998,114

Class C

    (20,232     (300,155     (52,115     (748,013     (95,264     (1,539,290     (189,258     (3,031,158

Class I

    (1,770     (26,424     (11,702     (169,059     (8,124     (133,936     (52,911     (836,947

Class R1

    (77,675     (1,138,817     (54,848     (784,704     (87,163     (1,412,715     (109,275     (1,753,085

Class R2

    (578,323     (8,684,848     (1,122,676     (16,213,841     (876,777     (14,373,282     (3,651,175     (58,240,251

Class R3

    (736,739     (10,993,943     (1,330,185     (19,148,602     (815,586     (13,462,262     (2,171,183     (35,224,499

Class R4

    (705,068     (10,629,097     (1,165,343     (17,092,326     (561,456     (9,357,424     (3,072,543     (50,447,233

Class R6

    (316,888     (4,784,551     (296,367     (4,351,619     (981,249     (15,982,335     (487,056     (7,876,502
    (2,569,196     $(38,530,159     (4,358,103     $(63,201,727     (3,579,688     $(58,801,456     (10,374,199     $(167,829,726
Net change                

Class A

    78,036       $1,201,190       56,856       $720,162       256,430       $4,252,571       12,492       $(182,150

Class B

    (4,968     (74,458     (8,188     (119,732     (23,821     (391,697     (25,189     (424,462

Class C

    8,313       122,391       11,051       144,962       (61,833     (997,641     (50,769     (904,464

Class I

    1,848       27,970       12,891       182,405       (2,604     (42,576     (12,045     (172,912

Class R1

    (50,532     (734,941     34,851       496,078       (41,270     (667,494     19,789       288,449  

Class R2

    (159,711     (2,408,730     (24,385     (415,129     (296,338     (4,851,657     (1,659,979     (26,966,462

Class R3

    727,399       10,995,949       762,935       11,042,162       382,412       6,284,796       45,479       (255,031

Class R4

    (49,986     (730,298     1,759,769       25,074,017       157,101       2,597,637       (161,154     (4,026,934

Class R6

    653,983       9,888,321       1,164,285       16,463,642       (90,409     (1,154,257     1,566,450       24,900,220  
    1,204,382       $18,287,394       3,770,065       $53,588,567       279,668       $5,029,682       (264,926     $(7,743,746
    MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund     MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares sold                

Class A

    143,164       $2,236,164       205,891       $3,073,934       116,443       $2,193,202       212,106       $3,874,731  

Class B

    184       2,793       3,765       56,892       4,675       83,717       21,129       381,150  

Class C

    11,146       170,450       32,933       489,680       13,178       242,357       40,380       719,263  

Class I

    5,012       77,708       9,647       142,402       8,310       158,121       5,701       103,885  

Class R1

    18,326       282,357       62,118       944,961       19,565       360,009       48,506       865,633  

Class R2

    280,092       4,326,334       720,610       10,753,797       290,013       5,389,429       1,325,864       23,688,118  

Class R3

    1,089,854       16,890,344       1,378,306       20,744,811       867,740       16,214,853       1,121,091       20,203,947  

Class R4

    705,675       11,024,726       1,667,525       25,084,521       524,915       9,869,140       1,379,193       25,037,200  

Class R6

    518,749       8,049,064       836,684       12,396,334       409,678       7,679,496       1,008,037       17,954,337  
    2,772,202       $43,059,940       4,917,479       $73,687,332       2,254,517       $42,190,324       5,162,007       $92,828,264  

 

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    MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund – continued     MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund – continued  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions

 

           

Class A

          $—       17,511       $232,026             $—       23,172       $371,686  

Class B

                1,748       23,070                   2,397       38,038  

Class C

                3,408       44,746                   4,260       67,224  

Class I

                589       7,829                   1,146       18,352  

Class R1

                3,064       40,382                   1,765       27,871  

Class R2

                40,282       530,514                   90,222       1,429,114  

Class R3

                116,888       1,547,592                   103,121       1,642,710  

Class R4

                215,761       2,865,312                   160,618       2,569,892  

Class R6

                48,661       646,219                   58,498       935,388  
          $—       447,912       $5,937,690             $—       445,199       $7,100,275  
Shares reacquired                

Class A

    (31,451     $(488,497     (174,295     $(2,610,623     (47,955     $(908,809     (229,935     $(4,219,239

Class B

    (7,558     (116,143     (9,067     (137,439     (3,350     (60,153     (5,945     (104,142

Class C

    (19,596     (299,742     (17,737     (265,356     (19,886     (370,560     (17,910     (320,913

Class I

    (242     (3,818     (1,894     (26,294     (1,797     (33,800     (26,443     (457,483

Class R1

    (19,563     (301,631     (52,124     (778,340     (29,277     (539,494     (37,257     (652,110

Class R2

    (293,123     (4,536,745     (699,937     (10,458,430     (287,250     (5,339,786     (2,448,179     (44,022,350

Class R3

    (500,121     (7,772,877     (852,525     (12,823,226     (359,904     (6,718,483     (951,483     (17,269,437

Class R4

    (363,090     (5,662,792     (1,149,915     (17,507,428     (359,198     (6,747,115     (1,700,206     (31,322,071

Class R6

    (142,347     (2,220,189     (249,014     (3,725,309     (346,190     (6,385,561     (257,215     (4,616,913
    (1,377,091     $(21,402,434     (3,206,508     $(48,332,445     (1,454,807     $(27,103,761     (5,674,573     $(102,984,658
Net change                

Class A

    111,713       $1,747,667       49,107       $695,337       68,488       $1,284,393       5,343       $27,178  

Class B

    (7,374     (113,350     (3,554     (57,477     1,325       23,564       17,581       315,046  

Class C

    (8,450     (129,292     18,604       269,070       (6,708     (128,203     26,730       465,574  

Class I

    4,770       73,890       8,342       123,937       6,513       124,321       (19,596     (335,246

Class R1

    (1,237     (19,274     13,058       207,003       (9,712     (179,485     13,014       241,394  

Class R2

    (13,031     (210,411     60,955       825,881       2,763       49,643       (1,032,093     (18,905,118

Class R3

    589,733       9,117,467       642,669       9,469,177       507,836       9,496,370       272,729       4,577,220  

Class R4

    342,585       5,361,934       733,371       10,442,405       165,717       3,122,025       (160,395     (3,714,979

Class R6

    376,402       5,828,875       636,331       9,317,244       63,488       1,293,935       809,320       14,272,812  
    1,395,111       $21,657,506       2,158,883       $31,292,577       799,710       $15,086,563       (67,367     $(3,056,119
    MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund     MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares sold                

Class A

    85,318       $1,362,703       129,673       $1,995,896       38,574       $475,383       132,642       $1,540,130  

Class B

    217       3,375       7,695       119,724       187       2,236       5,784       67,883  

Class C

    13,697       215,824       33,623       507,577       8,940       109,192       15,414       180,074  

Class I

    1,130       18,194       2,851       43,856       60       750              

Class R1

    31,492       496,738       59,257       894,529                          

Class R2

    282,061       4,477,027       704,148       10,748,621       28,445       348,977       69,621       821,311  

Class R3

    653,590       10,395,597       976,652       15,060,511       247,603       3,047,705       183,340       2,148,135  

Class R4

    403,781       6,472,036       1,184,157       18,272,183       106,994       1,321,016       119,553       1,415,534  

Class R6

    291,331       4,671,434       694,479       10,488,257       173,765       2,141,631       242,210       2,840,940  
    1,762,617       $28,112,928       3,792,535       $58,131,154       604,568       $7,446,890       768,564       $9,014,007  

 

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    MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund – continued     MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund – continued  
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
    Six Months Ended
10/31/19
    Year ended
4/30/19
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions

 

             

Class A

          $—       9,624       $130,882             $—       2,753       $28,791  

Class B

                845       11,467                   203       2,126  

Class C

                2,372       31,952                   392       4,093  

Class I

                291       3,956                   153       1,606  

Class R1

                2,126       28,658                   93       979  

Class R2

                27,555       372,822                   1,443       15,091  

Class R3

                48,937       665,051                   3,588       37,604  

Class R4

                70,082       956,612                   2,222       23,309  

Class R6

                25,400       346,708                   4,209       44,196  
          $—       187,232       $2,548,108             $—       15,056       $157,795  
Shares reacquired                

Class A

    (25,049     $(402,481     (83,896     $(1,306,200     (11,100     $(136,034     (50,134     $(569,011

Class B

    (2,198     (34,956     (966     (14,757     (281     (3,371     (35     (405

Class C

    (19,644     (311,966     (14,762     (223,196     (141     (1,702     (1,687     (19,772

Class I

    (3,891     (60,687     (744     (11,977                        

Class R1

    (38,179     (601,853     (20,468     (311,203                        

Class R2

    (245,613     (3,908,161     (562,874     (8,528,243     (7,394     (90,153     (18,794     (215,839

Class R3

    (408,788     (6,476,108     (676,831     (10,359,570     (25,095     (309,156     (84,467     (1,003,900

Class R4

    (211,774     (3,404,749     (1,094,209     (17,126,342     (18,423     (227,060     (27,944     (328,316

Class R6

    (164,951     (2,599,277     (180,037     (2,712,095     (40,074     (496,025     (84,675     (965,887
    (1,120,087     $(17,800,238     (2,634,787     $(40,593,583     (102,508     $(1,263,501     (267,736     $(3,103,130
Net change                

Class A

    60,269       $960,222       55,401       $820,578       27,474       $339,349       85,261       $999,910  

Class B

    (1,981     (31,581     7,574       116,434       (94     (1,135     5,952       69,604  

Class C

    (5,947     (96,142     21,233       316,333       8,799       107,490       14,119       164,395  

Class I

    (2,761     (42,493     2,398       35,835       60       750       153       1,606  

Class R1

    (6,687     (105,115     40,915       611,984                   93       979  

Class R2

    36,448       568,866       168,829       2,593,200       21,051       258,824       52,270       620,563  

Class R3

    244,802       3,919,489       348,758       5,365,992       222,508       2,738,549       102,461       1,181,839  

Class R4

    192,007       3,067,287       160,030       2,102,453       88,571       1,093,956       93,831       1,110,527  

Class R6

    126,380       2,072,157       539,842       8,122,870       133,691       1,645,606       161,744       1,919,249  
    642,530       $10,312,690       1,344,980       $20,085,679       502,060       $6,183,389       515,884       $6,068,672  

Class T shares were not publicly available for sale during the period. Please see each fund’s prospectus for details.

Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of each fund’s Class B and Class 529B (if applicable) shares are closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Please see each fund’s prospectus for details.

 

(6)   Line of Credit

Each fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.25 billion unsecured committed line of credit, subject to a $1 billion sublimit, provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of one month LIBOR, the Federal Funds Effective Rate and the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily, unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. In addition, each fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary

 

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financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, each fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were as follows and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statements of Operations:

 

     MFS Lifetime
Income Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2020 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2025 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2030 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2035 Fund
 

Commitment Fee

     $1,659        $1,009        $826        $1,736        $778  

Interest Expense

                                  

 

     MFS Lifetime
2040 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2045 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2050 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2055 Fund
     MFS Lifetime
2060 Fund
 

Commitment Fee

     $1,285        $541        $641        $291        $27  

Interest Expense

                                  

 

(7)   Investments in Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. For the purposes of this report, the following were affiliated issuers:

 

     MFS Lifetime Income Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain
(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $11,448,429        $1,219,564        $885,890        $21,459        $437,400        $12,240,962  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     11,440,815        1,123,423        727,600        23,205        366,225        12,226,068  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     14,329,986        1,624,250        1,275,527        18,488        468,875        15,166,072  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     17,237,209        1,769,706        1,437,636        64,164        529,698        18,163,141  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     5,711,851        1,130,201        583,276        7,958        (160,518)        6,106,216  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     11,471,311        1,308,906        931,442        24,488        312,062        12,185,325  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     11,430,155        1,798,869        957,644        (95,219)        (76,053)        12,100,108  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     11,485,934        774,292        495,970        (1,815)        330,367        12,092,808  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     5,750,151        437,660        476,511        (55,968)        400,377        6,055,709  

MFS Global Bond Fund

     28,690,105        1,588,097        1,395,202        (74,841)        1,448,127        30,256,286  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     11,486,614        569,678        1,147,946        77,917        1,105,221        12,091,484  

MFS Government Securities Fund

     57,342,926        3,535,851        2,576,785        (73,620)        2,153,057        60,381,429  

MFS Growth Fund

     11,455,389        991,266        782,072        149,782        383,521        12,197,886  

MFS High Income Fund

     17,250,148        1,077,033        405,670        (9,541)        219,944        18,131,914  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     57,319,971        4,110,789        2,867,746        (32,125)        1,851,134        60,382,023  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     597,869        23,270,508        22,563,375        (11)        100        1,305,091  

MFS International Growth Fund

     2,869,019        271,981        176,048        2,757        106,970        3,074,679  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     2,873,250        231,172        146,574        1,741        99,868        3,059,457  

MFS Limited Maturity Fund

     114,759,694        7,489,705        2,671,478        (30,569)        1,202,225        120,749,577  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     8,613,320        750,169        649,211        207,663        162,484        9,084,425  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     8,608,502        971,979        774,585        23,353        274,505        9,103,754  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     2,859,618        431,949        324,318        24,174        47,905        3,039,328  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     2,861,559        431,658        343,686        11,545        86,575        3,047,651  

MFS Research Fund

     11,467,931        1,018,822        819,661        53,583        449,948        12,170,623  

MFS Research International Fund

     8,607,451        743,278        631,246        14,449        439,977        9,173,909  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     114,726,834        7,032,613        5,605,106        (21,464)        4,789,370        120,922,247  

MFS Value Fund

     11,504,330        1,202,135        903,896        22,579        336,160        12,161,308  
     $574,200,371        $66,905,554        $52,556,101        $354,132        $17,765,524        $606,669,480  

 

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     MFS Lifetime Income Fund – continued  

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     281,693         

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     147,899         

MFS Global Bond Fund

     309,125         

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Government Securities Fund

     725,464         

MFS Growth Fund

            48,358  

MFS High Income Fund

     444,689         

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     616,154         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     14,762         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS Limited Maturity Fund

     1,672,710         

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     6,578        34,628  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     1,897,355         

MFS Value Fund

     156,313         
     $6,272,742        $82,986  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $7,791,771        $521,595        $1,014,132        $75,175        $208,405        $7,582,814  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     7,782,021        497,160        942,068        126,078        120,240        7,583,431  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     10,008,274        748,919        1,456,471        69,556        231,275        9,601,553  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     11,276,687        647,122        1,295,732        117,088        243,944        10,989,109  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     3,397,237        456,162        297,962        4,301        (99,531)        3,460,207  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     7,820,715        557,162        1,020,770        82,960        117,169        7,557,236  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     6,807,512        770,636        578,027        (56,256)        (53,734)        6,890,131  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     7,838,347        254,617        781,478        (969)        217,976        7,528,493  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     4,416,218        161,758        734,082        (28,343)        276,298        4,091,849  

MFS Global Bond Fund

     17,130,530        1,008,380        1,717,707        (46,988)        848,698        17,222,913  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     6,862,743        234,060        895,966        99,436        587,022        6,887,295  

MFS Government Securities Fund

     34,226,209        2,085,412        3,198,709        (43,503)        1,260,927        34,330,336  

MFS Growth Fund

     7,800,147        364,010        930,569        393,545        (48,347)        7,578,786  

MFS High Income Fund

     12,268,387        449,177        1,245,277        (24,032)        159,276        11,607,531  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     34,184,768        2,381,770        3,320,199        392        1,067,179        34,313,910  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     51,135        3,477,178        3,403,087        (16)        (3)        125,207  

MFS International Growth Fund

     2,200,598        85,932        294,128        118,006        (45,308)        2,065,100  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     2,205,476        54,230        267,628        129,833        (62,667)        2,059,244  

MFS Limited Maturity Fund

     58,766,441        5,507,459        2,757,842        (20,710)        618,165        62,113,513  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     5,632,894        242,070        610,645        312,095        (80,386)        5,496,028  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     5,628,593        363,625        674,136        158,622        18,009        5,494,713  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     1,702,573        163,022        181,047        27,373        14,070        1,725,991  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     1,704,964        168,612        200,427        9,859        44,764        1,727,772  

MFS Research Fund

     7,816,027        348,293        925,186        302,943        17,934        7,560,011  

MFS Research International Fund

     5,626,939        311,303        683,347        91,997        182,281        5,529,173  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     63,610,600        4,418,191        5,151,585        34,259        2,565,285        65,476,750  

MFS Value Fund

     7,856,502        445,628        972,340        260,754        (39,365)        7,551,179  
     $342,414,308        $26,723,483        $35,550,547        $2,193,455        $8,369,576        $344,150,275  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund – continued  

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     183,099         

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     106,557         

MFS Global Bond Fund

     179,162         

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Government Securities Fund

     420,304         

MFS Growth Fund

            31,671  

MFS High Income Fund

     299,473         

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     356,345         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     1,228         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS Limited Maturity Fund

     856,073         

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     3,838        20,207  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     1,034,000         

MFS Value Fund

     101,602         
     $3,541,681        $51,878  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $9,554,219        $862,343        $550,689        $6,674        $381,441        $10,253,988  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     9,541,525        844,315        487,682        10,456        318,584        10,227,198  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     13,325,449        1,384,916        1,069,103        (41,808)        488,425        14,087,879  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     14,185,666        870,806        912,847        30,538        444,955        14,619,118  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     3,317,030        538,666        242,386        (792)        (94,434)        3,518,084  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     9,588,601        972,487        587,694        12,681        269,465        10,255,540  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     6,649,640        788,856        345,382        (41,740)        (67,853)        6,983,521  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     8,766,979        893,309        350,233        (7,446)        260,510        9,563,119  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     5,849,515        516,623        320,465        (15,849)        369,736        6,399,560  

MFS Global Bond Fund

     14,603,367        1,662,453        1,043,432        4,808        706,029        15,933,225  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     6,677,188        328,020        682,724        54,139        632,159        7,008,782  

MFS Government Securities Fund

     29,194,356        3,500,634        2,041,871        (16,769)        1,093,469        31,729,819  

MFS Growth Fund

     9,564,368        667,768        479,038        10,218        437,615        10,200,931  

MFS High Income Fund

     14,623,656        1,668,690        530,871        (12,789)        196,165        15,944,851  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     26,684,218        3,990,280        1,709,398        7,409        860,751        29,833,260  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     772,854        3,052,652        3,053,771        (2)        78        771,811  

MFS International Growth Fund

     3,335,595        263,121        201,910        3,503        122,578        3,522,887  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     3,338,919        231,014        170,032        2,434        114,176        3,516,511  

MFS International New Discovery Fund

     830,561        789        237,124        57,138        (41,223)        610,141  

MFS Limited Maturity Fund

     20,902,459        5,035,262        571,376        167        227,992        25,594,504  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     7,089,647        316,921        428,852        45,466        256,292        7,279,474  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     7,087,574        532,935        525,254        17,223        218,769        7,331,247  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     1,668,128        170,516        129,194        6,558        33,771        1,749,779  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     1,664,968        198,405        156,229        4,401        51,647        1,763,192  

MFS Research Fund

     9,584,086        608,195        411,682        8,611        412,052        10,201,262  

MFS Research International Fund

     6,671,462        496,636        466,911        2,983        348,090        7,052,260  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     37,992,765        5,873,704        2,140,946        13,973        1,622,322        43,361,818  

MFS Value Fund

     9,606,923        702,276        394,175        7,706        289,572        10,212,302  
     $292,671,718        $36,972,592        $20,241,271        $169,891        $9,953,133        $319,526,063  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund – continued  

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     220,278         

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     154,589         

MFS Global Bond Fund

     160,731         

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Government Securities Fund

     377,129         

MFS Growth Fund

            40,752  

MFS High Income Fund

     386,418         

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     298,041         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     8,702         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS International New Discovery Fund

             

MFS Limited Maturity Fund

     332,333         

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     3,951        20,803  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     657,063         

MFS Value Fund

     132,591         
     $2,731,826        $61,555  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $23,505,404        $1,296,568        $1,156,070        $19,476        $866,477        $24,531,855  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     839,242        22,123        245,216        20,682        (49,853)        586,978  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     26,024,795        1,045,588        1,707,806        173,258        645,777        26,181,612  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     39,552,966        2,749,852        3,792,918        60,702        1,137,213        39,707,815  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     44,745,605        1,713,548        2,940,564        232,069        1,168,252        44,918,910  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     9,667,611        1,151,358        740,466        921        (281,310)        9,798,114  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     26,090,094        1,134,390        1,621,280        59,283        598,729        26,261,216  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     19,179,380        1,575,467        1,051,228        (149,167)        (181,989)        19,372,463  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     17,685,702        1,321,824        1,384,210        (27,758)        520,987        18,116,545  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     11,807,746        838,180        1,119,098        (102,463)        786,136        12,210,501  

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     837,518        20,268        248,259        96,727        (116,770)        589,484  

MFS Global Bond Fund

     24,396,655        3,079,543        1,994,723        (10,543)        1,177,769        26,648,701  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     19,349,673        512,837        2,266,435        242,189        1,669,227        19,507,491  

MFS Government Securities Fund

     41,922,835        7,688,731        2,765,718        (46,925)        1,594,265        48,393,188  

MFS Growth Fund

     26,079,975        826,750        1,970,432        768,793        373,114        26,078,200  

MFS High Income Fund

     29,482,982        2,286,753        1,848,914        (64,051)        403,659        30,260,429  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     37,699,428        4,306,005        3,531,270        (568)        1,191,333        39,664,928  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     894,351        5,993,413        6,812,841        (5)        (55)        74,863  

MFS International Growth Fund

     10,535,493        415,547        920,043        148,987        210,671        10,390,655  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     10,541,475        282,908        809,831        219,571        111,707        10,345,830  

MFS International New Discovery Fund

     7,565,259        253,959        696,331        95,222        110,959        7,329,068  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     22,375,454        706,468        1,624,587        682,891        218,724        22,358,950  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     22,338,090        1,132,320        1,605,018        78,000        608,147        22,551,539  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     4,850,361        324,140        427,158        54,146        55,121        4,856,610  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     4,846,225        385,165        472,194        11,928        131,843        4,902,967  

MFS Research Fund

     23,587,089        882,374        1,083,536        69,447        908,161        24,363,535  

MFS Research International Fund

     18,543,558        1,022,441        1,451,188        30,147        892,411        19,037,369  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     38,610,762        5,088,001        2,995,086        11,447        1,599,132        42,314,256  

MFS Value Fund

     26,225,117        1,073,284        1,894,688        257,115        471,159        26,131,987  
     $589,780,845        $49,129,805        $51,177,108        $2,931,521        $16,820,996        $607,486,059  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund – continued  

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     423,903         

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     297,386         

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Global Bond Fund

     265,330         

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Government Securities Fund

     553,019         

MFS Growth Fund

            106,451  

MFS High Income Fund

     744,033         

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     402,060         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     9,233         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS International New Discovery Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     10,962        57,710  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     645,926         

MFS Value Fund

     342,717         
     $3,694,569        $164,161  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $11,502,752        $1,224,854        $429,452        $(12,623)        $477,387        $12,762,918  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     1,643,181        275,048        133,280        (5,679)        (43,656)        1,735,614  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     16,018,364        1,786,030        691,049        2,931        543,765        17,660,041  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     25,506,217        3,216,706        1,795,944        (138,823)        974,776        27,762,932  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     26,439,830        2,469,916        1,063,934        (7,884)        897,735        28,735,663  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     5,963,798        1,081,679        336,181        (4,520)        (165,223)        6,539,553  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     16,050,495        1,742,616        598,891        (2,440)        462,013        17,653,793  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     11,892,292        2,232,074        1,002,533        (134,715)        (56,151)        12,930,967  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     7,418,121        1,521,877        543,165        (10,318)        224,579        8,611,094  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     4,953,455        905,067        410,685        (22,127)        324,867        5,750,577  

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     1,640,722        274,766        143,752        (3,107)        (22,857)        1,745,772  

MFS Global Bond Fund

     4,941,811        1,133,118        569,453        3,658        239,830        5,748,964  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     11,940,538        1,189,472        1,373,050        8,923        1,210,645        12,976,528  

MFS Growth Fund

     16,040,708        1,876,990        1,014,465        17,039        723,824        17,644,096  

MFS High Income Fund

     12,371,866        2,670,983        877,511        (18,241)        174,835        14,321,932  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     13,358,392        2,938,923        1,643,871        12,071        420,939        15,086,454  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     406,980        2,878,061        2,901,326        (36)        13        383,692  

MFS International Growth Fund

     7,623,388        865,240        469,011        (3,410)        289,061        8,305,268  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     7,631,959        739,637        368,869        (4,763)        266,835        8,264,799  

MFS International New Discovery Fund

     6,576,061        639,757        403,263        (18,373)        218,822        7,013,004  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     13,226,000        1,472,982        864,167        37,980        509,836        14,382,631  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     13,184,915        1,460,320        661,540        (3,109)        447,918        14,428,504  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     2,996,722        377,721        198,611        5,808        64,653        3,246,293  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     2,990,582        401,799        225,903        (985)        100,095        3,265,588  

MFS Research Fund

     11,528,907        1,131,674        468,690        2,762        498,398        12,693,051  

MFS Research International Fund

     10,299,695        1,142,930        650,783        (24,655)        568,061        11,335,248  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     8,432,768        1,585,478        1,011,861        10,557        346,202        9,363,144  

MFS Value Fund

     16,169,409        1,720,362        787,890        2,638        491,558        17,596,077  
     $288,749,928        $40,956,080        $21,639,130        $(311,441)        $10,188,760        $317,944,197  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund – continued  

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     189,882         

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     133,116         

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Global Bond Fund

     55,508         

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Growth Fund

            67,920  

MFS High Income Fund

     332,917         

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     147,811         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     4,414         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS International New Discovery Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     7,144        37,610  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     141,787         

MFS Value Fund

     221,740         
     $1,234,319        $105,530  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $17,036,487        $926,645        $659,234        $(883)        $634,803        $17,937,818  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     3,498,010        495,255        319,105        (2,982)        (102,860)        3,568,318  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     24,776,210        1,398,060        1,041,062        72,464        714,136        25,919,808  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     43,132,166        4,131,105        3,726,219        (3,002)        1,330,155        44,864,205  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     41,338,013        2,163,172        2,154,833        136,111        1,158,621        42,641,084  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     9,870,109        1,366,437        637,755        (2,196)        (281,531)        10,315,064  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     24,859,271        1,659,095        1,190,440        (1,529)        647,329        25,973,726  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     19,662,278        2,210,099        1,158,445        (158,936)        (177,212)        20,377,784  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     4,576,572        1,011,663        333,782        (8,956)        138,987        5,384,484  

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     3,056,769        590,647        223,470        (12,100)        197,816        3,609,662  

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     3,491,785        474,316        321,277        (2,628)        (56,018)        3,586,178  

MFS Global Bond Fund

     3,047,829        694,111        297,903        136        148,313        3,592,486  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     19,887,823        1,224,733        2,564,403        166,440        1,795,276        20,509,869  

MFS Growth Fund

     24,823,694        1,294,127        1,368,947        511,030        573,939        25,833,843  

MFS High Income Fund

     7,629,526        1,730,789        487,295        (10,191)        105,707        8,968,536  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     14,429,974        2,401,991        1,755,603        3,545        452,953        15,532,860  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     176        3,245,213        2,934,127        33        3        311,298  

MFS International Growth Fund

     13,440,489        912,863        880,440        62,989        406,698        13,942,599  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     13,465,844        709,269        750,198        127,477        303,580        13,855,972  

MFS International New Discovery Fund

     14,009,311        911,477        932,966        26,509        375,235        14,389,566  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     20,656,625        1,168,886        1,386,906        521,505        298,474        21,258,584  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     20,624,332        1,364,262        1,189,490        51,770        586,377        21,437,251  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     4,948,434        390,844        347,777        45,148        65,588        5,102,237  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     4,949,787        473,506        409,410        3,981        146,534        5,164,398  

MFS Research Fund

     17,084,663        845,821        804,646        64,039        633,136        17,823,013  

MFS Research International Fund

     16,342,701        1,163,570        1,205,947        20,992        788,921        17,110,237  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     11,412,249        1,569,414        1,469,329        8,764        457,848        11,978,946  

MFS Value Fund

     25,012,652        1,586,933        1,436,800        209,144        494,827        25,866,756  
     $427,063,779        $38,114,303        $31,987,809        $1,828,674        $11,837,635        $446,856,582  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund – continued  

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     116,838         

MFS Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

     81,946         

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Global Bond Fund

     34,170         

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Growth Fund

            101,872  

MFS High Income Fund

     204,907         

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     154,191         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     1,118         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS International New Discovery Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     11,388        59,955  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     184,893         

MFS Value Fund

     330,386         
     $1,119,837        $161,827  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $7,935,167        $1,079,309        $219,218        $(6,749)        $345,216        $9,133,725  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     1,980,026        468,247        115,613        (8,335)        (46,465)        2,277,860  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     11,907,662        1,733,243        386,616        3,577        426,382        13,684,248  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     21,836,130        3,552,605        1,123,710        (120,711)        897,041        25,041,355  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     19,930,464        2,625,770        621,326        548        705,231        22,640,687  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     4,960,674        1,090,273        207,843        (2,496)        (130,219)        5,710,389  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     11,930,703        1,691,869        311,289        (824)        372,330        13,682,789  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     9,853,480        2,171,222        509,784        (58,931)        (83,787)        11,372,200  

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     1,975,514        455,632        122,490        (3,763)        (21,469)        2,283,424  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     9,969,190        1,169,407        781,631        6,090        1,049,545        11,412,601  

MFS Growth Fund

     11,947,887        1,654,054        489,075        5,150        561,995        13,680,011  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     4,964,730        985,232        395,434        1,095        158,019        5,713,642  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     361,342        1,437,873        1,431,933        2        21        367,305  

MFS International Growth Fund

     6,972,459        1,085,151        328,708        (67)        279,998        8,008,833  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     6,976,036        973,178        216,340        (2,004)        259,154        7,990,024  

MFS International New Discovery Fund

     7,947,702        1,226,378        292,589        (16,702)        290,885        9,155,674  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     9,969,711        1,325,450        344,084        800        421,772        11,373,649  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     9,950,033        1,384,963        304,832        (466)        357,897        11,387,595  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     2,491,740        403,023        117,692        4,072        56,713        2,837,856  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     2,486,326        418,544        139,333        419        89,665        2,855,621  

MFS Research Fund

     7,972,543        1,011,000        223,090        1,663        353,950        9,116,066  

MFS Research International Fund

     7,960,778        1,106,370        365,773        (14,948)        456,475        9,142,902  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     4,968,214        930,146        394,413        1,355        209,267        5,714,569  

MFS Value Fund

     11,978,090        1,617,622        314,383        408        384,579        13,666,316  
     $199,226,601        $31,596,561        $9,757,199        $(210,817)        $7,394,195        $228,249,341  

 

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Growth Fund

            50,958  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     55,359         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     4,095         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS International New Discovery Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     6,072        31,967  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     84,818         

MFS Value Fund

     168,047         
     $318,391        $82,925  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $8,428,129        $871,980        $278,973        $(1,717)        $341,001        $9,360,420  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     2,105,194        449,088        158,364        (3,515)        (57,500)        2,334,903  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     12,635,554        1,475,920        505,683        2,187        431,868        14,039,846  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     23,202,105        3,326,564        1,649,031        (31,718)        800,359        25,648,279  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     21,205,452        2,282,836        987,114        10,514        698,698        23,210,386  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     5,258,300        1,051,309        320,388        (2,652)        (142,261)        5,844,308  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     12,669,646        1,444,540        473,680        (4,384)        368,992        14,005,114  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     10,472,324        1,861,908        507,479        (62,945)        (101,742)        11,662,066  

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     2,100,648        427,123        156,480        (2,962)        (27,796)        2,340,533  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     10,601,864        1,222,362        1,197,636        42,795        1,045,552        11,714,937  

MFS Growth Fund

     12,670,625        1,421,845        611,083        25,906        555,826        14,063,119  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     5,268,916        1,106,323        667,982        2,127        165,250        5,874,634  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     224,333        1,926,817        1,839,473        24        21        311,722  

MFS International Growth Fund

     7,408,131        974,726        431,865        (2,215)        282,520        8,231,297  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     7,422,120        899,697        364,027        669        257,921        8,216,380  

MFS International New Discovery Fund

     8,439,715        1,082,916        410,261        (5,570)        276,769        9,383,569  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     10,599,522        1,222,387        575,445        46,363        385,667        11,678,494  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     10,575,728        1,270,986        531,040        1,266        355,564        11,672,504  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     2,638,052        383,487        172,863        9,583        52,360        2,910,619  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     2,636,486        399,026        203,061        764        89,087        2,922,302  

MFS Research Fund

     8,463,023        842,396        314,024        2,273        359,992        9,353,660  

MFS Research International Fund

     8,461,840        951,023        484,408        (4,273)        448,955        9,373,137  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     5,272,758        1,033,369        650,352        3,989        215,886        5,875,650  

MFS Value Fund

     12,754,438        1,436,684        557,942        6,443        378,938        14,018,561  
     $211,514,903        $29,365,312        $14,048,654        $32,952        $7,181,927        $234,046,440  

 

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Growth Fund

            53,209  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     57,102         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     3,814         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS International New Discovery Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     6,293        33,133  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     87,686         

MFS Value Fund

     173,865         
     $328,760        $86,342  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $4,124,388        $661,626        $264,249        $(11,602)        $184,301        $4,694,464  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     1,031,519        269,900        100,272        (11,669)        (17,454)        1,172,024  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     6,185,424        1,055,843        420,511        (394)        220,590        7,040,952  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     11,352,084        2,199,189        1,071,927        (125,976)        516,580        12,869,950  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     10,346,483        1,662,123        726,473        (6,125)        366,952        11,642,960  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     2,578,585        615,027        201,234        (3,412)        (64,948)        2,924,018  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     6,193,006        1,043,582        401,030        (6,246)        194,506        7,023,818  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     5,149,791        1,297,274        511,369        (66,951)        (11,978)        5,856,767  

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     1,030,751        259,008        101,381        (4,319)        (9,664)        1,174,395  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     5,159,348        862,472        674,331        4,661        530,221        5,882,371  

MFS Growth Fund

     6,193,259        1,033,224        463,411        4,659        286,097        7,053,828  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     2,577,148        731,491        436,632        3,493        79,120        2,954,620  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     235,351        1,300,200        1,335,842        (25)        18        199,702  

MFS International Growth Fund

     3,615,250        705,570        331,342        (3,730)        145,301        4,131,049  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     3,620,372        647,024        276,904        (3,463)        133,748        4,120,777  

MFS International New Discovery Fund

     4,126,603        777,135        335,962        (23,794)        161,349        4,705,331  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     5,176,138        857,210        388,742        4,382        209,093        5,858,081  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     5,163,223        876,827        364,125        (5,001)        186,518        5,857,442  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     1,293,788        237,945        103,723        1,824        29,845        1,459,679  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     1,290,855        249,739        121,822        (1,336)        47,165        1,464,601  

MFS Research Fund

     4,130,266        647,426        267,182        (289)        182,091        4,692,312  

MFS Research International Fund

     4,132,056        708,296        360,014        (18,852)        242,597        4,704,083  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     2,578,408        683,668        416,893        4,459        104,366        2,954,008  

MFS Value Fund

     6,232,286        1,017,866        414,222        (1,271)        196,693        7,031,352  
     $103,516,382        $20,399,665        $10,089,593        $(270,977)        $3,913,107        $117,468,584  

 

Affiliated Issuers

                        Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

              $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

                      

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

                      

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

                      

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

                      

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

                      

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

                      

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

                      

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

                      

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

                      

MFS Growth Fund

                     26,307  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

              28,410         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

              2,680         

MFS International Growth Fund

                      

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

                      

MFS International New Discovery Fund

                      

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

                      

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

                      

MFS New Discovery Fund

                      

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

              3,150        16,581  

MFS Research Fund

                      

MFS Research International Fund

                      

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

              43,556         

MFS Value Fund

                                86,378         
              $164,174        $42,888  

 

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     MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund  

Affiliated Issuers

   Beginning
Value
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
     Ending
Value
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $402,749        $249,627        $8,783        $(604)        $26,806        $669,795  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     100,687        72,148        3,581        (466)        (1,403)        167,385  

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

     604,124        384,139        15,505        (516)        32,358        1,004,600  

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

     1,107,560        709,807        38,742        (4,536)        64,958        1,839,047  

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

     1,006,873        636,562        25,593        (561)        49,930        1,667,211  

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

     251,718        181,011        11,257        (469)        (3,803)        417,200  

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

     604,124        384,773        17,427        (220)        31,930        1,003,180  

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

     503,437        378,553        42,581        (5,106)        2,325        836,628  

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     100,687        71,122        4,274        (222)        311        167,624  

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

     503,436        296,781        25,908        (196)        66,532        840,645  

MFS Growth Fund

     604,124        381,698        18,009        (423)        37,105        1,004,495  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     251,719        184,983        22,358        26        8,482        422,852  

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     12,869        333,471        332,326        (2)               14,012  

MFS International Growth Fund

     352,406        221,471        6,162        (173)        21,163        588,705  

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

     352,406        220,875        4,837        (106)        19,538        587,876  

MFS International New Discovery Fund

     402,749        257,249        10,849        (919)        23,263        671,493  

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

     503,437        323,427        14,435        (282)        24,333        836,480  

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

     503,437        321,155        16,016        (193)        28,128        836,511  

MFS New Discovery Fund

     125,859        84,012        4,799        (201)        3,871        208,742  

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     125,859        81,874        6,644        (74)        7,941        208,956  

MFS Research Fund

     402,749        250,725        7,266        (244)        23,693        669,657  

MFS Research International Fund

     402,749        245,331        8,635        (557)        32,582        671,470  

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     251,718        179,247        20,547        76        12,045        422,539  

MFS Value Fund

     604,124        384,942        12,957        (234)        28,024        1,003,899  
     $10,081,600        $6,834,983        $679,491        $(16,202)        $540,112        $16,761,002  

 

Affiliated Issuers

   Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

MFS Blended Research Core Equity Fund

     $—        $—  

MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Growth Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity Fund

             

MFS Blended Research Value Equity Fund

             

MFS Commodity Strategy Fund

             

MFS Emerging Markets Equity Fund

             

MFS Global Real Estate Fund

             

MFS Growth Fund

            2,952  

MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund

     3,488         

MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

     148         

MFS International Growth Fund

             

MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund

             

MFS International New Discovery Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund

             

MFS Mid Cap Value Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Fund

             

MFS New Discovery Value Fund

     369        1,941  

MFS Research Fund

             

MFS Research International Fund

             

MFS Total Return Bond Fund

     5,231         

MFS Value Fund

     10,442         
     $19,678        $4,893  

 

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BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Funds’ investment advisory agreements with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Funds and their advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of three months beginning in May and ending in July, 2019 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreements for the Funds and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Funds’ investment advisory agreements by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by the MFS Funds’ Independent Senior Officer, a senior officer appointed by and reporting to the independent Trustees.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreements, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreements for the Funds were considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreements and other arrangements with the Funds.

In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Funds for various time periods ended December 31, 2018 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Funds’ fees and expenses and the fees and expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers and reimbursements are observed for the Funds, (iv) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Funds and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (v) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vi) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (vii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Funds and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.

The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreements was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Funds and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.

MFS Lifetime Income Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for the one-year period and the 3rd quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for the one-year period and the 4th quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile for the one-year period and the 3rd quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 1st quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for one-year period and in the 2nd quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile for each of the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

 

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MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 relative to the Broadridge performance universe.

MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over the one-year period ended December 31, 2018. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this one-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The Fund commenced operations on December 6, 2016, and has a limited operating history and performance record; therefore no performance data for the three- or five-year periods was available.

General

Because of the passage of time, the performance results stated above may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Funds’ performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

The Trustees considered that MFS does not charge any advisory fees for providing investment advisory services to the Funds, but that the Funds pay their pro rata share of the advisory fees paid by the underlying funds in which they invest (the “Underlying Funds”). The Trustees also considered that MFS currently observes an expense limitation for each Fund, which may not be changed without the Trustees’ approval.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Funds’ expenses, the Trustees considered, among other information, the total expense ratios of the Funds’ Class A shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense groups based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees also considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any expense limitations that were in effect during the Funds’ last fiscal year): (i) the total expense ratio for each of MFS Lifetime Income Fund, MFS Lifetime 2020 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund, MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund, and MFS Lifetime 2060 was lower than the Broadridge expense group median, and (ii) the total expense ratio for MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund was approximately at the Broadridge expense group median. Because the Funds do not pay advisory fees, the Trustees did not consider the extent to which economies of scale would be realized due to the Funds’ growth of assets, whether fee levels reflect economies of scale for the Funds’ shareholders, or the fees paid by similar funds to other investment advisers or by similar clients of MFS.

The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Funds, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Funds and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.

In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Funds. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Funds of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.

The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Funds by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreements, including any 12b-1 fees the Funds pay to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Funds’ or the Underlying Funds’ behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Funds were satisfactory.

 

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The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that, effective January 3, 2018, MFS had discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds and would thereafter directly pay for or voluntarily reimburse a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.

Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Funds’ investment advisory agreements with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2019.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION

MFS votes proxies on behalf of the funds pursuant to proxy voting policies and procedures that are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available by August 31 of each year without charge by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q or as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT (for first and third fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2019 or after). Each fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. A shareholder can obtain the portfolio holdings report for the first and third quarters of each fund’s fiscal year at mfs.com/openendfunds by choosing the fund’s name and then selecting the “Resources” tab and clicking on “Prospectus and Reports”.

FURTHER INFORMATION

From time to time, MFS may post important information about each fund or the MFS funds on the MFS web site (mfs.com). This information is available at https://www.mfs.com/en-us/what-we-do/announcements.html or at mfs.com/openendfunds by choosing the fund’s name.

INFORMATION ABOUT FUND CONTRACTS AND LEGAL CLAIMS

Each fund has entered into contractual arrangements with an investment adviser, administrator, distributor, shareholder servicing agent, 529 program manager (if applicable), and custodian who each provide services to the fund. Unless expressly stated otherwise, shareholders are not parties to, or intended beneficiaries of these contractual arrangements, and these contractual arrangements are not intended to create any shareholder right to enforce them against the service providers or to seek any remedy under them against the service providers, either directly or on behalf of the fund.

Under the Trust’s By-Laws and Declaration of Trust, any claims asserted against or on behalf of the MFS Funds, including claims against Trustees and Officers, must be brought in state and federal courts located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

PROVISION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUSES

Each fund produces financial reports every six months and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid

sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of each fund’s annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund’s records. However, any shareholder may contact MFSC (please see back cover for address and telephone number) to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.

 

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If you own your MFS fund shares through a financial institution or a retirement plan, MFS® TALK, MFS® Access, or eDelivery may not be available to you.

 

 

CONTACT US

WEB SITE

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MFS TALK

1-800-637-8255

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ACCOUNT SERVICE AND LITERATURE

Shareholders

1-800-225-2606

Financial advisors

1-800-343-2829

Retirement plan services

1-800-637-1255

MAILING ADDRESS

MFS Service Center, Inc.

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OVERNIGHT MAIL

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ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

During the period covered by this report, the Registrant has not amended any provision in its Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that relates to any element of the Code’s definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of Item 2 of this Form N-CSR. During the period covered by this report, the Registrant did not grant a waiver, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

ITEM 6.

INVESTMENTS

A schedule of investments of each series of the Registrant is included as part of the report to shareholders of such series under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may send recommendations to the Board for nominees to the Registrant’s Board since the Registrant last provided disclosure as to such procedures in response to the requirements of Item 407 (c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K or this Item.


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ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a)

Based upon their evaluation of the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR, the registrant’s principal financial officer and principal executive officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

(b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by the report that have materially affected, or are 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 the Registrant.

 

ITEM 13.

EXHIBITS.

 

(a)   

(1)     Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not applicable.

  

(2)     A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2): Attached hereto as EX-99.302CERT.

  

(3)     Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.

  

(4)     Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable.

(b)    If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. Attached hereto as EX-99.906CERT.


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Notice

A copy of the Declaration of Trust, as amended, of the Registrant is on file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Registrant by an officer of the Registrant as an officer and not individually and the obligations of or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets and property of the respective constituent series of the Registrant.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant): MFS SERIES TRUST XII

 

By (Signature and Title)*    DAVID L. DILORENZO
  David L. DiLorenzo, President

Date: December 16, 2019

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)*    DAVID L. DILORENZO
  David L. DiLorenzo, President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: December 16, 2019

 

By (Signature and Title)*    JAMES O. YOST
  James O. Yost, Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Accounting Officer)

Date: December 16, 2019

 

*

Print name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.