0001683863-20-012774.txt : 20200825 0001683863-20-012774.hdr.sgml : 20200825 20200825155732 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001683863-20-012774 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 497 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20200825 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20200825 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20200825 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001423227 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-148624 FILM NUMBER: 201132255 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS STREET 2: 1633 BROADWAY CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-739-3000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS STREET 2: 1633 BROADWAY CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 0001423227 S000024365 AllianzGI Multi Asset Income Fund C000072229 P AGRPX C000072230 R ASRRX C000072231 R6 AVRIX C000072232 Administrative ARAMX C000072233 A AGRAX C000072234 C ARTCX C000177630 Class T AVRTX C000198525 Institutional Class AVRNX 0001423227 S000043090 AllianzGI Best Styles Global Equity Fund C000133382 Class R6 AGERX C000145912 Class A ALLGX C000145913 Institutional Class ALLHX C000149004 Class P ALGPX C000169076 Class C ABSGX C000177658 Class T ALLTX 0001423227 S000045838 AllianzGI Emerging Markets SRI Debt Fund C000142885 Class A AGMAX C000142886 Institutional Class AGMIX C000142887 Class C AGMCX C000142888 Class P AGMPX C000177659 Class T 0001423227 S000047029 AllianzGI Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund C000146986 Class A ALMMX C000146987 Institutional Class ALAIX C000177662 Class T 0001423227 S000058110 AllianzGI Floating Rate Note Fund C000190247 Institutional Class ARIEX C000190248 Class P AREPX 0001423227 S000059664 AllianzGI PerformanceFee Managed Futures Strategy Fund C000195319 Institutional Class APMIX C000195320 Class P APMPX C000195321 Class R6 APMRX 0001423227 S000061526 AllianzGI Core Bond Fund C000199231 Class R6 AOBSX C000199232 Institutional Class AOBIX C000199233 Class P AOBPX 0001423227 S000062104 AllianzGI Short Term Bond Fund C000201070 Class A ASTHX C000201071 Institutional Class ASTKX C000201072 Class P ASTJX 0001423227 S000063446 AllianzGI Green Bond Fund C000205584 Class P AGBPX C000205585 Class A AGBFX C000205586 Institutional Class ABGTX 497 1 f6752d1.htm 497 PDFtoHTML Conversion Output

Filed pursuant to Rule 497(e)

File Nos. 333-148624 and 811-22167

ALLIANZ FUNDS MULTI-STRATEGY TRUST

Supplement Dated August 25, 2020 to the

Statutory Prospectus for Class A, Class C, Class T, Class R,

Institutional Class, Class R6, Class P and Administrative Class

Shares and Statement of Additional Information of

Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust,

Dated February 1, 2020 (as supplemented thereafter)

The Board of Trustees of Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") has approved the liquidation of the following series of the Trust (the "Funds"):

Fund Name

Effective Date

AllianzGI Core Bond Fund

September 28, 2020

AllianzGI Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

October 16, 2020

AllianzGI Emerging Markets SRI Debt Fund

September 28, 2020

AllianzGI Green Bond Fund

December 17, 2020

AllianzGI Floating Rate Note Fund

September 28, 2020

AllianzGI Best Styles Global Equity Fund

December 17, 2020

AllianzGI Multi Asset Income Fund

December 17, 2020

AllianzGI PerformanceFee Managed Futures Strategy Fund

December 17, 2020

AllianzGI Short Term Bond Fund

December 17, 2020

The details of the liquidations for each series of the Trust are set out separately below.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI Core Bond Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about September 28, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on September 21, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about October 16, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on October 9, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI Emerging Markets SRI Debt Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about September 28, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on September 21, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI Green Bond Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about December 17, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on December 10, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI Floating Rate Note Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about September 28, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on September 21, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI Best Styles Global Equity Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about December 17, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on December 10, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI Multi Asset Income Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about December 17, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on December 10, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI PerformanceFee Managed Futures Strategy Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about December 17, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on December 10, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

 

Disclosure Relating to AllianzGI Short Term Bond Fund

(for purposes of this section only, the "Fund")

Liquidation of the Fund

Effective on or about December 17, 2020 (the "Liquidation Date"), the Fund will be liquidated and dissolved. Any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed on the Liquidation Date. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after dividend distributions required to eliminate any Fund-level taxes are made and the expenses and liabilities of the Fund have been paid or otherwise provided for. Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, the Fund's distributor (the "Distributor"), will waive contingent deferred sales charges applicable to redemptions from and after the date that is five (5) business days prior to the Liquidation Date through and including the Liquidation Date.

At any time prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem their shares of the Fund and receive the net asset value thereof, pursuant to the procedures set forth under "How to Buy and Sell Shares" in the Prospectus. Shareholders may also exchange their shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other series of the Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust (the "Trust") or Allianz Funds that offers that class, as described under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares" in the Prospectus. Such exchanges will be taxable transactions for shareholders who hold shares in taxable accounts.

Redemptions on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated like any other redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.

Restrictions on New Purchases and Exchanges for Shares of the Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has imposed the following restrictions on new purchases of, and exchanges for, shares of the Fund:

Effective as of the close of business on December 10, 2020, shares of the Fund will no longer be available for purchase by current or new investors in the Fund, other than through the automatic reinvestment of distributions by current shareholders. Shareholders of other series of the Trust and Allianz Funds will no longer be permitted to exchange any of their shares for shares of the Fund, as described in the Prospectus under "How to Buy and Sell Shares — Exchanging Shares." The Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate the terms described above, including on a case-by-case basis.

Please retain this Supplement for future reference.