N-CSR 1 d718507dncsr.htm PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS, INC. 14 Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14

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:

    

811-03712

Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:

    

Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14

Address of principal executive offices:

    

655 Broad Street, 17th Floor

    

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Name and address of agent for service:

    

Andrew R. French

    

655 Broad Street, 17th Floor

    

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

    

800-225-1852

Date of fiscal year end:

    

2/28/2019

Date of reporting period:

    

2/28/2019


Item 1 – Reports to Stockholders

 


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PGIM GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND

(Formerly known as Prudential Government Income Fund)

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the 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 reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (pgiminvestments.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-225-1852 or by sending an email request to PGIM Investments at shareholderreports@pgim.com.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary or follow instructions included with this notice to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 1-800-225-1852 or send an email request to shareholderreports@pgim.com to let the Fund know 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 fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

 

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Objective: To seek high current return

 

Highlights (unaudited)

 

 

Sector allocation was a strong contributor to Fund performance, highlighted by an overweight to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Positioning in Treasuries was also strong.

 

 

Security selection added to performance, with positioning in Treasuries, interest rate swaps, CMBS, and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) the largest contributors.

 

 

Security selection in mortgages hurt performance.

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS), member SIPC. PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a registered investment adviser. PIMS and PGIM are Prudential Financial companies. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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PGIM FUNDS — UPDATE

 

The Board of Directors/Trustees for the Fund has approved the implementation of an automatic conversion feature for Class C shares, effective as of April 1, 2019. To reflect these changes, effective April 1, 2019, the section of the Fund’s Prospectus entitled “How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Fund Shares—How to Exchange Your Shares—Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares” is restated to read as follows:

 

This supplement should be read in conjunction with your Summary Prospectus, Statutory Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, be retained for future reference and is in addition to any existing Fund supplements.

 

  1.

In each Fund’s Statutory Prospectus, the following is added at the end of the section entitled “Fund Distributions And Tax Issues—If You Sell or Exchange Your Shares”:

 

Automatic Conversion of Class C Shares

The conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares—which happens automatically approximately 10 years after purchase—is not a taxable event for federal income tax purposes. For more information about the automatic conversion of Class C shares, see Class C Shares Automatically Convert to Class A Shares in How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Fund Shares.

 

  2.

In each Fund’s Statutory Prospectus, the following sentence is added at the end of the section entitled “How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Shares—Closure of Certain Share Classes to New Group Retirement Plans”:

 

Shareholders owning Class C shares may continue to hold their Class C shares until the shares automatically convert to Class A shares under the conversion schedule, or until the shareholder redeems their Class C shares.

 

  3.

In each Fund’s Statutory Prospectus, the following disclosure is added immediately following the section entitled “How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Shares—How to Buy Shares—Class B Shares Automatically Convert to Class A Shares”:

 

Class C Shares Automatically Convert to Class A Shares

Starting on or about April 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), Class C shares will be eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately ten years after the original date of purchase (the “Conversion Date”). Conversion will take place based on the relative NAV of the two classes, without the imposition of any sales load, fee or other charge. All such automatic conversions of Class C shares will constitute tax-free exchanges for federal income tax purposes.

 

For shareholders investing in Class C shares through retirement plans or omnibus accounts, and in certain other instances, the Fund and its agents may not have transparency into how long a shareholder has held Class C shares for purposes of determining whether such Class C shares are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A

 

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shares, and the relevant financial intermediary may not have the ability to track purchases in order to credit individual shareholders’ holding periods. In these circumstances, the Fund will not be able to automatically convert Class C shares into Class A shares as described above. In order to determine eligibility for conversion in these circumstances, it is the responsibility of the financial intermediary to notify the Fund that the shareholder is eligible for the conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares, and the financial intermediary may be required to maintain and provide the Fund with records that substantiate the holding period of Class C shares. It is the financial intermediary’s (and not the Fund’s) responsibility to keep records of transactions made in accounts it holds and to ensure that the shareholder is credited with the proper holding period based on such records or those provided to the financial intermediary by the shareholder. Please consult with your financial intermediary for the applicability of this conversion feature to your shares.

 

A financial intermediary may sponsor and/or control accounts, programs or platforms that impose a different conversion schedule or different eligibility requirements for the exchange of Class C shares for Class A shares (see Appendix A: Waivers and Discounts Available From Certain Financial Intermediaries of the Prospectus). Please consult with your financial intermediary if you have any questions regarding your shares’ conversion from Class C shares to Class A shares.

 

  4.

In Part II of each Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, the following disclosure is added immediately following the section entitled “Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Fund Shares—Share Classes—Automatic Conversion of Class B Shares”:

 

AUTOMATIC CONVERSION OF CLASS C SHARES. Starting on or about April 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), Class C shares will be eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately ten years after the original date of purchase (the “Conversion Date”). Conversion will take place based on the relative NAV of the two classes, without the imposition of any sales load, fee or other charge. Class C shares of a Fund acquired through automatic reinvestment of dividends or distributions will convert to Class A shares of the Fund on the Conversion Date pro rata with the converting Class C shares of the Fund that were not acquired through reinvestment of dividends or distributions. All such automatic conversions of Class C shares will constitute tax-free exchanges for federal income tax purposes.

 

For shareholders investing in Class C shares through retirement plans or omnibus accounts, and in certain other instances, the Fund and its agents may not have transparency into how long a shareholder has held Class C shares for purposes of determining whether such Class C shares are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares, and the relevant financial intermediary may not have the ability to track purchases in order to credit individual shareholders’ holding periods. In these circumstances, the Fund will not be able to automatically convert Class C shares into Class A shares as described above. In order to determine eligibility for conversion in these circumstances, it is

 

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the responsibility of the financial intermediary to notify the Fund that the shareholder is eligible for the conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares, and the financial intermediary may be required to maintain and provide the Fund with records that substantiate the holding period of Class C shares. It is the financial intermediary’s (and not the Fund’s) responsibility to keep records of transactions made in accounts it holds and to ensure that the shareholder is credited with the proper holding period based on such records or those provided to the financial intermediary by the shareholder. Please consult with your financial intermediary for the applicability of this conversion feature to your shares.

 

Class C shares were generally closed to investments by new group retirement plans effective June 1, 2018. Group retirement plans (and their successor, related and affiliated plans) that have Class C shares of the Fund available to participants on or before the Effective Date may continue to open accounts for new participants in such share class and purchase additional shares in existing participant accounts.

 

The Fund has no responsibility for monitoring or implementing a financial intermediary’s process for determining whether a shareholder meets the required holding period for conversion. A financial intermediary may sponsor and/or control accounts, programs or platforms that impose a different conversion schedule or different eligibility requirements for the exchange of Class C shares for Class A shares, as set forth on Appendix A: Waivers and Discounts Available From Certain Financial Intermediaries of the Prospectus. In these cases, Class C shareholders may have their shares exchanged for Class A shares under the policies of the financial intermediary. Financial intermediaries will be responsible for making such exchanges in those circumstances. Please consult with your financial intermediary if you have any questions regarding your shares’ conversion from Class C shares to Class A shares.

 

LR1094

 

- Not part of the Annual Report -

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     7  

Your Fund’s Performance

     8  

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

     9  

Strategy and Performance Overview

     12  

Fees and Expenses

     15  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     17  

 

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Letter from the President

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the annual report for PGIM Government Income Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2019.

 

We have important information to share with you. Effective June 11, 2018, Prudential Mutual Funds were renamed PGIM Funds. This renaming is part of our ongoing effort to further build our reputation and establish our global brand, which

began when our firm adopted PGIM Investments as its name in April 2017. Please note that only the Fund’s name has changed. Your Fund’s management and operation, along with its symbols, remained the same.*

 

Global economic performance diverged during the reporting period. In the US, growth remained healthy, with both corporate profits and employment rising. The Federal Reserve hiked interest rate targets four times during the period, based on a strengthening labor market and rising economic activity. Growth in many other regions weakened. China showed signs of slowing amid trade tensions with the US, and turmoil grew in Great Britain as it negotiated an exit from the European Union. Several emerging market economies, such as Argentina and Brazil, faced severe challenges as well.

 

Despite the growing US economy, volatility returned to the equity markets during the period. Corporate tax cuts and regulatory reforms helped boost US stocks early in the year, but stocks declined significantly in the fall and ended the period modestly lower on concerns about China’s economy, a potential global trade war, and worries that profit growth might slow in 2019. Still, US returns outpaced global returns, which fell sharply in both developed foreign markets and emerging markets.

 

The overall bond market was virtually unchanged during the period, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index. Municipal bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and US Treasury bonds rose, while US investment-grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds, and emerging market debt fell. A major trend during the period was the flattening of the US Treasury yield curve, as the yield on fixed income investments with shorter maturities rose and made them more attractive to investors.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals. Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

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Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Government Income Fund

April 15, 2019

 

*The Prudential Day One Funds did not change their names.

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at www.pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

    Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/28/19
(with sales charges)
 
    One Year (%)   Five Years (%)     Ten Years (%)     Since Inception (%)  
Class A   –2.10       0.49       2.65        
Class B   –3.48       0.41       2.33        
Class C     0.65       0.63       2.37        
Class R     2.17       1.14       2.86        
Class Z     2.87       1.69       3.39        
Class R6*     2.98       N/A       N/A       0.13 (8/9/16)  
Bloomberg Barclays US Government Bond Index

 

    3.21       1.71       2.43        
Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate ex-Credit Index

 

    3.38       1.96       2.97        
Lipper General US Government Funds Average

 

      2.49       1.44       2.39        
       
    Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/28/19
(without sales charges)
 
    One Year (%)   Five Years (%)     Ten Years (%)     Since Inception (%)  

Class A

  2.51       1.42       3.12        

Class B

  1.52       0.61       2.33        

Class C

  1.65       0.63       2.37        

Class R

  2.17       1.14       2.86        

Class Z

  2.87       1.69       3.39        

Class R6*

  2.98       N/A       N/A       0.13 (8/9/16)  

Bloomberg Barclays US Government Bond Index

 

  3.21       1.71       2.43        
Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate ex-Credit Index

 

  3.38       1.96       2.97        
Lipper General US Government Funds Average

 

    2.49       1.44       2.39        

 

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Growth of a $10,000 Investment (unaudited)

 

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The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class Z shares with a similar investment in the Bloomberg Barclays US Government Bond Index by portraying the initial account values at the beginning of the 10-year period for Class Z shares (February 28, 2009) and the account values at the end of the current fiscal year (February 28, 2019) as measured on a quarterly basis. For purposes of the graph, and unless otherwise indicated, it has been assumed that (a) all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted; and (b) all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The line graph provides information for Class Z shares only. As indicated in the tables provided earlier, performance for other share classes will vary due to the differing charges and expenses applicable to each share class (as indicated in the following paragraphs). Without waiver of fees and/or expense reimbursement, if any, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

Past performance does not predict future performance. Total returns and the ending account values in the graph include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions in a hypothetical investment for the periods shown. The Fund’s total returns do not reflect the deduction of income taxes on an individual’s investment. Taxes may reduce your actual investment returns on income or gains paid by the Fund or any gains you may realize if you sell your shares.

 

Source: PGIM Investments LLC and Lipper Inc.

*Formerly known as Class Q shares.

Since Inception returns are provided for any share class with less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Indexes and the Lipper Average are measured from the closest month-end to the class’ inception date.

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 

The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

             
     Class A   Class B*   Class C   Class R   Class Z   Class R6**
Maximum initial sales charge   4.50% of the public offering price   None   None   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or net asset value at redemption)   1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   5.00% (Yr. 1) 4.00% (Yr. 2) 3.00% (Yr. 3) 2.00% (Yr. 4) 1.00% (Yr. 5) 1.00% (Yr. 6) 0.00% (Yr. 7)   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets)   0.25%   1.00% up to $3 billion, 0.80% next $1 billion, and 0.50% over $4 billion   1.00%   0.75%
(0.50%
currently)
  None   None

 

*Class B shares are closed to all purchase activity and no additional Class B shares may be purchased or acquired except by exchange from Class B shares of another Fund or through dividend or capital gains reinvestment.

**Formerly known as Class Q shares.

 

Benchmark Definitions

 

Bloomberg Barclays US Government Bond Index—The Bloomberg Barclays US Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index of securities issued or backed by the US government, its agencies, and instrumentalities with between one and 30 years remaining to maturity. It gives a broad look at how US government bonds have performed. The average annual total return for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R6 shares is –0.42%.

 

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate ex-Credit Index—The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate ex-Credit Index is an unmanaged index that represents securities that are SEC registered, taxable, and dollar denominated. The Index covers the US investment-grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities. These major sectors are subdivided into more specific indexes that are calculated and reported on a regular basis. The average annual total return for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R6 shares is 0.19%.

 

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Lipper General US Government Funds Average—The Lipper General US Government Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper General US Government Funds universe for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average invest primarily in US government and agency issues. The average annual total return for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R6 shares is –0.78%.

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Indexes would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/28/19 (%)  
AAA     96.9  
AA     1.0  
A     0.1  
Not Rated     0.2  
Cash/Cash Equivalents     1.9  
Total Investments     100.0  

 

Source: PGIM Fixed Income

Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. These ratings agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by a NRSRO and may include derivative instruments that could have a negative value. Credit ratings are subject to change. Values may not sum to 100% due to rounding.

 

Distributions and Yields as of 2/28/19
  Total Distributions
Paid for
One Year ($)
   SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
   SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
Class A   0.19    1.89    1.89
Class B   0.10    1.07    0.29
Class C   0.11    1.02    1.02
Class R   0.16    1.76    1.51
Class Z   0.22    2.48    2.48
Class R6***   0.23    2.49    2.49

 

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

***Formerly known as Class Q shares.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview (unaudited)

 

How did the Fund perform?

The PGIM Government Income Fund’s Class Z shares rose 2.87% in the 12-month reporting period that ended February 28, 2019, underperforming the 3.21% return of the Bloomberg Barclays US Government Bond Index (the Index) and the 3.38% return of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate ex-Credit Index. The Fund outperformed the 2.49% return of the Lipper General US Government Funds Average during the same period.

 

What were market conditions?

 

At the outset of the second quarter of 2018, PGIM Fixed Income anticipated a trading range on the US Treasury 10-year yield between 2.65% and 2.95%, with Treasuries poised to outperform derivatives (both futures and interest rate swaps). While the actual range was slightly higher, trading between 2.75% and 3.10%, cash Treasuries outperformed swaps as spreads at the intermediate and long portions of the curve widened during the quarter. Reminiscent of the first quarter, the agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) sector outperformed relative to other spread sectors on the back of unsettled risk markets. Following a solid start to the quarter, with the sector posting excess returns versus Treasuries of +18 basis points (bps) in April, pressure on the agency MBS market paved the way for two consecutive months of nearly flat excess returns, which trimmed the second-quarter excess return to +15 bps. One basis point equals 0.01%.

 

 

At the start of the third quarter of 2018, PGIM Fixed Income projected range-bound conditions given credible Fed guidance, steady economic growth, and seasonal summer slowness. PGIM Fixed Income’s 2.75%-3.00% US Treasury 10-year projected range proved prescient until late summer when a jump in August’s average hourly earnings pushed rates higher, with the 10-year reaching a third-quarter high of 3.10%. Mortgages were about unchanged versus rates in the third quarter but lagged the performance of other spread sectors. London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) option-adjusted spreads (OAS) were slightly wider given the modest tightening of swap spreads. As expected, prepayment speeds remained benign given the broad year-to-date increase in primary mortgage rates. The Fed’s MBS reinvestment cap increased to $16 billion per month in the quarter, which sharply reduced purchase operations.

 

 

The fourth quarter of 2018 represented a major shift in market sentiment across global asset classes. Interest rates peaked in early October and aggressively rallied as Brexit worries, fears of an escalating trade war, weaker economic data, and a hawkish Fed punished risk assets, sending developed-market interest rates to yearly lows. As the quarter concluded, the yields on German 10-year Bunds and Japanese government bonds plummeted to depths not seen in years, while the 10-year Treasury yield ended just above its lows from early in 2018. MBS spreads widened in the fourth quarter amid the broad risk-off sentiment and the higher net supply that investors ultimately needed to

 

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absorb with the Fed’s $20 billion reinvestment cap in full swing. Agency mortgages generated an excess return of -32 bps vs. Treasuries during the quarter.

 

 

In January 2019, Treasury yields fell as the Fed messaged a more neutral, data-dependent monetary policy outlook that reduced the likelihood of near-term rate hikes. The US Treasury curve bull steepened, with 10-year Treasury yields lower by 5 bps and the US Treasury 5-Year–US Treasury 30-Year (5s-30s) curve steepening by 5 bps. The Bloomberg Barclays US Mortgage Backed Securities Index posted an excess return of +32 bps for the month, its best monthly excess performance since September 2017. The market-weighted LIBOR OAS tightened by about 2 bps amid declining volatility, positive risk sentiment, light origination, and broad-based demand highlighted by real estate investment trust (REIT) capital raises.

 

 

In February 2019, 10-year US Treasury yields rose over 8 bps to close at 2.715%. To start the month, yields in the world’s four largest economies—the US, China, the eurozone, and Japan (G4)—consolidated around year-to-date (YTD) lows as the rally that started the year paused. Yields reversed course and went higher toward the latter part of the month as the curve steepened on the prospects for a more accommodative Fed. Another contributor to the sell-off was a further relaxation in trade tensions between the US and China with the increasing prospects of a trade deal. The Bloomberg Barclays US Mortgage Backed Securities Index posted a modestly positive performance in February, ending the month with +6 bps of duration-adjusted excess return. However, the market-weighted LIBOR OAS widened by 9 bps to 41 bps as volatility tumbled back toward last year’s lows and swap spreads narrowed to one-year tights. Duration measures the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a bond to a change in interest rates.

 

What worked?

 

Sector allocation was a strong contributor to Fund performance, highlighted by an overweight to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Positioning in Treasuries was also strong.

 

 

Security selection added to performance, with positioning in Treasuries, interest rate swaps, CMBS, and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) the largest contributors.

 

What didn’t work?

 

The duration of the Fund was actively managed and was between 0.7 years short and 0.5 years long for the reporting period. Duration positioning had a negligible impact on performance. The Fund ended the period 0.1 years long duration.

 

 

The Fund maintained a yield curve flattener position, which would benefit the Fund when the yield difference between longer US rates converges with shorter US rates. The flattener position modestly detracted from performance over the period.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview (continued)

 

 

 

Security selection in mortgages hurt performance.

 

Did the Fund use derivatives, and how did they affect performance?

The Fund utilized futures contracts on US Treasuries, interest rate swaps, and options to help manage its duration and yield-curve exposure, which reduced its sensitivity to changes in the level of interest rates. The use of futures and options had a negative impact on performance, while the use of interest rate swaps added value for the reporting period.

 

Current outlook

 

The weakness that afflicted global growth in the fourth quarter of 2018 extended into the first quarter of 2019 and is likely to extend into the second quarter as well, most notably in Europe and Asia. Manufacturing purchasing managers indexes continued their downdraft in January and February across the G4. This weakness is mirrored in slumping trade global volumes, with China’s imports appearing at the center of the slowdown. Despite what has the makings of an industrial recession in key parts of the world, the late stage of the economic expansion comes hand in hand with continued, although decelerating, domestic demand strength, largely afforded by continued solid, albeit slowing, employment growth in major economies.

 

 

As the reporting period came to end, 10-year US Treasury yields closed at 2.715%. G4 yields consolidated around YTD 2019 lows as the rally that started the year paused. Yields reversed course and went higher toward the latter part of February as the curve steepened on the prospects of a more accommodative Fed. Another contributor to the sell-off was a further relaxation in trade tensions between the US and China with the increasing prospects of a trade deal.

 

 

PGIM Fixed Income remains long US duration with a flattening bias as the market expects the Fed’s next move to be a rate cut in 2020.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended February 28, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month 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 table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     15  


Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table 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 table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM Government
Income Fund
  Beginning Account
Value
September 1, 2018
   

Ending Account
Value

February 28, 2019

    Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period
    Expenses Paid
During  the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.90       1.07   $ 5.34  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.49       1.07   $ 5.36  
Class B   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,009.20       2.03   $ 10.11  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,014.73       2.03   $ 10.14  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,009.70       1.93   $ 9.62  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.22       1.93   $ 9.64  
Class R   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,012.40       1.37   $ 6.84  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.00       1.37   $ 6.85  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.80       0.69   $ 3.45  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.37       0.69   $ 3.46  
Class R6**   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.20       0.61   $ 3.05  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.77       0.61   $ 3.06  

 

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended February 28, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ended February 28, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

**Formerly known as Class Q shares.

 

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Schedule of Investments

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    97.8%

       

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES    4.6%

       

Collateralized Loan Obligations

                               

Battalion CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2014-07A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.040%

    3.813 %(c)      07/17/28       1,250     $ 1,239,079  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2015-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.330%

    4.127 (c)      04/13/27       1,250       1,250,942  

Flagship CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2014-08A, Class ARR, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 0.850%

    3.629 (c)      01/16/26       4,500       4,478,394  

Limerock CLO LLC (Cayman Islands),
Series 2014-03A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.200%

    3.961 (c)      10/20/26       2,402       2,403,050  

Romark CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2018-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.175%

    3.946 (c)      07/25/31       4,000       3,953,475  

Sound Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

       

Series 2014-03RA, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.250%

    3.532 (c)      10/23/31       1,500       1,496,047  

Series 2019-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.370%

    3.939 (c)      01/20/32       2,000       2,000,000  

Venture 32 CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2018-32A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.100%

    3.880 (c)      07/18/31       1,750       1,722,919  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $18,611,990)

          18,543,906  
       

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES    20.8%

       

BANK,
Series 2017-BNK05, Class A3

    3.020       06/15/60       3,600       3,567,443  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2015-GC33, Class A3

    3.515       09/10/58       2,500       2,517,205  

Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2017-C06, Class A3

    3.269       06/10/50       3,600       3,620,919  

Fannie Mae-Aces,

       

Series 2012-M02, Class A2

    2.717       02/25/22       221       220,778  

Series 2015-M01, Class AB2

    2.465       09/25/24       650       642,373  

Series 2015-M17, Class A2

    2.938 (cc)      11/25/25       2,900       2,886,679  

Series 2016-M11, Class A2

    2.369 (cc)      07/25/26       2,600       2,467,196  

Series 2016-M13, Class A2

    2.479 (cc)      09/25/26       4,400       4,210,974  

Series 2018-M14, Class A1

    3.578 (cc)      08/25/28       1,643       1,699,332  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     17  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

 

     

Fannie Mae-Aces, (cont’d.)

       

Series 2019-M01, Class A2

    3.550 %(cc)      09/25/28       2,000     $ 2,044,256  

Series 2019-M02, Class A1

    3.024       08/25/28       2,000       1,998,273  

FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates,

       

Series K008, Class X1, IO

    1.512 (cc)      06/25/20       22,598       335,090  

Series K019, Class X1, IO

    1.623 (cc)      03/25/22       23,698       993,410  

Series K020, Class X1, IO

    1.406 (cc)      05/25/22       13,875       524,108  

Series K021, Class X1, IO

    1.441 (cc)      06/25/22       15,049       603,381  

Series K025, Class X1, IO

    0.850 (cc)      10/25/22       38,169       993,600  

Series K060, Class AM

    3.300 (cc)      10/25/26       3,860       3,887,236  

Series K064, Class A2

    3.224       03/25/27       3,900       3,916,296  

Series K064, Class AM

    3.327 (cc)      03/25/27       2,100       2,101,425  

Series K068, Class AM

    3.315       08/25/27       3,200       3,212,933  

Series K073, Class A2

    3.350       01/25/28       3,800       3,833,711  

Series K076, Class A2

    3.900       04/25/28       2,700       2,838,430  

Series K076, Class AM

    3.900       04/25/28       750       784,017  

Series K077, Class A2

    3.850 (cc)      05/25/28       1,570       1,643,420  

Series K077, Class AM

    3.850 (cc)      05/25/28       310       322,878  

Series K078, Class AM

    3.920 (cc)      06/25/51       925       968,054  

Series K079, Class AM

    3.930       06/25/28       1,225       1,286,597  

Series K080, Class AM

    3.986 (cc)      07/25/28       3,300       3,475,877  

Series K081, Class AM

    3.900 (cc)      09/25/51       2,600       2,716,853  

Series K083, Class A2

    4.050 (cc)      09/25/28       1,125       1,195,810  

Series K083, Class AM

    4.030 (cc)      10/25/28       450       475,460  

Series K084, Class AM

    3.880 (cc)      10/25/28       2,200       2,297,817  

Series K085, Class AM

    4.060 (cc)      10/25/28       1,100       1,165,006  

Series K086, Class A2

    3.859 (cc)      11/25/28       2,500       2,621,188  

Series K086, Class AM

    3.919 (cc)      11/25/28       350       367,009  

Series K087, Class AM

    3.832 (cc)      12/25/28       400       415,632  

Series K151, Class A3

    3.511       04/25/30       900       900,738  

Series K157, Class A2

    3.990 (cc)      05/25/33       2,900       3,034,088  

Series K158, Class A2

    3.900 (cc)      12/25/30       1,275       1,308,583  

Series K710, Class X1, IO

    1.728 (cc)      05/25/19       6,527       8,782  

Series K711, Class X1, IO

    1.610 (cc)      07/25/19       8,615       17,440  

Series KC03, Class A2

    3.499       01/25/26       1,100       1,117,802  

Series W5FX, Class AFX

    3.336 (cc)      04/25/28       1,970       1,956,090  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,
Series 2016-C01, Class A3

    3.515       03/15/49       2,500       2,517,622  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,
Series 2013-LC11, Class A4

    2.694       04/15/46       459       453,724  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

 

     

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust,
Series 2013-C09, Class A3

    2.834     05/15/46       886     $ 877,389  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2015-LC22, Class A3

    3.572       09/15/58       2,500       2,530,765  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $83,001,371)

          83,573,689  
       

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS    1.7%

       

Diversified Financial Services

                               

CDP Financial, Inc. (Canada),
Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.150       07/24/24       470       474,444  

Private Export Funding Corp.,

       

Series BB, U.S. Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

    4.300       12/15/21       1,210       1,263,821  

Series KK, U.S. Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

    3.550       01/15/24       2,085       2,167,973  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    2.650       02/16/21       2,870       2,864,484  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $6,809,030)

          6,770,722  
       

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BOND    0.2%

       

Texas

                               

University of Texas System (The),
Revenue Bonds, Series F
(cost $781,833)

    5.000       08/15/47       610       798,234  
       

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES    0.1%

       

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust,
Series 2003-E, Class A1, 1 Month LIBOR + 0.620%

    3.110 (c)      10/25/28       54       53,631  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust,
Series 2004-01, Class 4A3

    4.592 (cc)      02/25/34       247       247,181  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $301,953)

          300,812  
       

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS    41.7%

       

Federal Home Loan Banks

    2.625       10/01/20       845       845,641  

Federal Home Loan Banks

    3.000       10/12/21       870       879,678  

Federal Home Loan Banks

    3.250       11/16/28       1,800       1,837,373  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.000       01/01/32       507       486,720  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.375       02/16/21       1,395       1,390,325  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       02/05/24       2,340       2,325,803  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       03/01/30       1,147       1,131,873  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     19  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500     09/01/31       735     $ 721,863  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       10/01/28       223       223,765  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       06/01/29       633       634,380  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       12/01/30       677       676,928  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       01/01/37       1,442       1,431,932  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       04/01/43       1,679       1,650,932  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       11/01/46       896       877,444  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       11/01/46       1,084       1,061,546  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       12/01/46       884       865,791  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       01/01/47       1,886       1,847,258  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       08/01/26       369       375,701  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       01/01/27       193       196,497  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       11/01/37       718       725,701  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       06/01/42       1,741       1,757,104  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       06/01/43       1,275       1,287,236  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       08/01/47       939       940,845  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       10/01/47       467       468,333  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       06/01/26       120       123,974  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       09/01/26       328       337,061  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       11/01/39       1,173       1,207,282  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       09/01/40       827       851,443  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       12/01/40       448       461,517  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       12/01/40       633       651,637  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       04/01/42       1,495       1,538,913  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       05/01/46       2,024       2,071,731  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       08/01/46       415       424,620  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       12/01/46       421       430,442  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       08/01/47       469       479,938  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       08/01/47       1,440       1,473,684  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       06/01/48       507       518,361  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       07/01/48       959       979,212  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       11/01/48       491       501,127  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.500       09/01/39       1,730       1,819,856  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.500       07/01/47       456       472,730  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.500       07/01/47       461       478,040  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    5.000       06/01/33       727       777,575  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    5.000       03/01/34       73       78,542  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    5.000       05/01/34       81       86,394  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    5.000       05/01/34       973       1,040,372  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    5.000       02/01/48       474       497,639  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    5.500       05/01/37       110       120,047  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    5.500       01/01/38       99       107,996  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    6.000       12/01/33       58       64,070  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    6.000       09/01/34       145       156,264  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    6.500       09/01/32       47       51,701  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    6.500     09/01/32       139     $ 152,434  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    7.000       09/01/32       31       31,645  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    8.000       03/01/22       10       10,044  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    8.000       08/01/22       2       2,416  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    8.500       09/01/19       1       663  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., MTN

    2.750       06/19/23       160       161,109  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., MTN

    3.208 (s)      12/11/25       1,100       897,183  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    1.000       10/24/19       5,000       4,950,365  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    1.875       09/24/26       520       484,779  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.000       08/01/31       601       577,265  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.375       01/19/23       205       203,804  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.500       08/01/28       718       708,230  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.500       08/01/29       161       158,644  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.500       11/01/31       420       412,811  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.500       02/01/43       313       298,241  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.500       12/01/46       1,415       1,343,972  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.875       09/12/23       690       698,429  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       01/01/27       693       694,358  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       08/01/28       1,279       1,279,316  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       02/01/31       2,659       2,656,425  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       01/01/32       368       367,583  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       11/01/36       1,573       1,560,313  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       12/01/42       1,353       1,329,770  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       02/01/43       833       818,987  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       03/01/43       403       395,736  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       04/01/43       763       750,227  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       06/01/43       424       416,988  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       06/01/43       936       919,724  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       07/01/43       2,515       2,471,337  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       01/01/47       1,206       1,179,397  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       09/01/26       229       232,870  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       03/01/27       576       586,249  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       12/01/30       110       111,746  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       02/01/33       240       244,006  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       05/01/33       549       557,985  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       10/01/41       2,633       2,656,116  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       12/01/41       720       726,094  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       03/01/42       698       703,867  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       05/01/42       3,267       3,295,376  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       12/01/42       1,704       1,718,576  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       03/01/43       814       820,811  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       06/01/45       6,758       6,789,581  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       12/01/46       2,165       2,172,005  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       11/01/47       833       833,763  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       09/01/40       1,358       1,396,652  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     21  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000     01/01/41       1,746     $ 1,796,198  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       07/01/42       460       473,254  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       09/01/44       1,437       1,472,707  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       06/01/47       492       502,740  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       10/01/47       462       472,488  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       10/01/47       935       955,741  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       12/01/47       971       993,156  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       06/01/48       729       743,789  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       01/01/20       10       9,920  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       04/01/41       1,488       1,563,302  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       01/01/45       364       379,301  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       06/01/48       1,176       1,217,350  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       11/01/19       10       10,467  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       12/01/31       68       71,283  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       03/01/34       395       423,207  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       07/01/35       156       166,147  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       09/01/35       79       84,330  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       11/01/35       102       108,818  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       05/01/36       61       64,925  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       02/01/34       368       399,962  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       09/01/34       691       751,122  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       02/01/35       580       630,473  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       06/01/35       116       123,442  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       06/01/35       193       204,334  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       09/01/35       109       115,103  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       09/01/35       261       277,285  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       10/01/35       376       408,963  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       11/01/35       469       500,645  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       11/01/35       893       971,296  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       11/01/36       11       11,509  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       08/01/21       14       14,000  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       09/01/21       12       12,640  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       07/01/22       1       1,256  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       09/01/33       1       615  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       11/01/33       (r)      483  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       02/01/34       (r)      298  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       06/01/34       (r)      161  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       09/01/34       (r)      307  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       09/01/34       21       23,487  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       09/01/34       27       28,537  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       11/01/34       4       4,391  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       11/01/34       30       32,407  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       02/01/35       1       1,342  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       03/01/35       19       20,975  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       04/01/35       1       902  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000     12/01/35       125     $ 134,091  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       01/01/36       243       261,521  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       05/01/36       101       111,564  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.000       05/01/36       457       503,214  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.250       05/15/29       210       267,320  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.500       07/01/32       731       819,645  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.500       08/01/32       239       262,659  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.500       09/01/32       88       96,792  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.500       10/01/32       92       100,840  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.500       10/01/32       658       736,472  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.500       10/01/37       329       367,983  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    6.625       11/15/30       580       775,579  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/01/24       3       3,187  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/01/24       4       4,032  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/01/24       10       10,209  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/01/24       17       16,737  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/01/24       19       19,493  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/01/24       79       85,007  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/01/31       1       1,243  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/01/31       314       353,557  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/01/33       67       68,098  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/01/33       32       31,668  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/01/33       11       11,451  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/01/33       70       70,973  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       02/01/36       6       6,307  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    9.000       04/01/25       4       3,803  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    9.500       01/01/25       1       1,509  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    9.500       01/01/25       2       2,390  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    9.500       01/01/25       7       7,376  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

    9.500       02/01/25       1       1,329  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    2.500       12/20/46       579       555,227  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       03/15/45       2,437       2,410,167  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       10/20/46       400       395,559  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.000       02/20/47       6,665       6,587,937  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       04/20/42       404       410,251  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       01/20/43       2,261       2,293,519  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       04/20/43       1,044       1,058,934  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       03/20/45       1,985       2,006,438  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       04/20/45       1,119       1,130,930  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       07/20/46       4,263       4,307,758  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       01/20/47       904       912,823  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    3.500       03/20/47       444       448,098  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       02/20/41       535       553,970  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       06/20/44       1,164       1,204,608  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       08/20/44       349       359,120  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     23  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000     11/20/45       797     $ 823,994  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       11/20/46       808       835,355  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.000       02/20/47       847       870,240  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       02/20/40       319       334,494  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       01/20/41       185       194,724  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       02/20/41       932       978,039  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       03/20/41       477       500,573  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       06/20/44       699       735,162  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       02/20/46       71       74,169  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       03/20/46       353       367,990  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       03/20/47       2,384       2,490,962  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       08/20/47       473       489,681  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       01/20/48       450       466,391  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    4.500       02/20/48       2,913       3,024,247  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       07/15/33       499       534,016  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       09/15/33       657       703,865  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.000       04/15/34       64       66,545  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       02/15/34       472       508,570  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    5.500       02/15/36       119       130,040  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/22       (r)      301  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/22       1       892  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/23       (r)      427  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/23       1       1,489  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/23       2       1,754  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/23       2       2,432  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/23       3       3,042  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       03/15/23       2       1,824  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       03/15/23       3       3,301  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/23       1       890  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/23       1       1,097  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/23       1       1,215  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/23       3       3,593  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       (r)      101  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       (r)      312  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       1       595  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       1       602  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       1       619  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       1       767  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       1       1,362  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       2       1,807  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       5       5,194  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       8       7,611  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/23       11       10,577  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/23       (r)      127  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/23       (r)      289  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

24  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000     06/15/23       (r)    $ 385  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/23       1       956  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/23       1       1,267  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/23       1       1,466  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/23       2       1,747  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/23       3       3,302  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       (r)      238  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       (r)      297  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       (r)      462  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       1       652  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       1       700  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       1       996  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       1       1,309  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       2       1,659  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       3       2,632  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       3       3,351  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/23       14       14,311  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       (r)      133  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       (r)      313  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       1       513  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       1       572  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       1       608  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       1       886  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       1       938  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       1       1,331  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       2       1,553  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       2       1,737  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       2       2,217  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       3       2,681  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       3       3,140  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       4       3,918  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       4       4,523  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       5       4,808  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       08/15/23       6       5,714  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/15/23       1       603  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/15/23       1       643  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/15/23       1       937  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/15/23       1       985  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/15/23       1       1,056  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/15/23       1       1,316  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/15/23       8       8,001  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       09/15/23       32       32,734  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       (r)      188  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       (r)      206  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       (r)      282  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     25  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000     10/15/23       1     $ 559  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       1       720  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       1       770  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       1       1,097  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       1       1,202  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       1       1,298  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       1       1,430  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       1       1,509  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       1       1,524  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       2       1,571  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       2       1,691  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       2       1,871  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       2       2,211  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       3       2,670  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       3       2,981  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       3       3,458  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       4       3,659  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       4       4,060  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       4       4,495  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       6       6,139  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       6       6,337  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       10       10,679  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       13       12,859  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       32       32,838  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/23       35       35,298  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       (r)      272  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       (r)      383  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       (r)      475  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       1       673  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       1       831  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       1       946  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       1       1,231  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       1       1,262  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       1       1,281  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       2       1,541  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       2       1,951  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       3       2,866  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       3       3,102  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       4       4,177  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       4       4,345  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       4       4,472  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       5       4,879  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       5       4,991  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       6       5,893  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       11/15/23       6       6,148  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

26  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000     11/15/23       12     $ 12,982  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       (r)      447  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       547  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       604  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       605  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       745  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       1,027  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       1,087  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       1,148  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       1,173  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       1       1,405  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       2       1,594  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       2       1,881  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       2       2,222  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       2       2,464  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       3       2,523  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       3       2,967  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       3       3,128  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       3       3,445  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       4       4,075  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       4       4,314  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       4       4,327  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       5       4,760  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       5       4,850  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       5       5,437  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       6       6,104  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       7       7,321  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       7       7,496  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       9       9,329  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       11       11,583  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       14       14,383  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       12/15/23       18       18,260  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       (r)      360  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       1       894  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       1       954  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       1       1,024  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       1       1,358  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       1       1,461  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       2       2,238  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       2       2,451  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       3       2,520  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       4       3,912  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       4       4,013  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       01/15/24       7       7,039  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       02/15/24       (r)      400  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     27  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000     02/15/24       1     $ 567  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       02/15/24       1       727  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       02/15/24       2       1,638  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       02/15/24       2       1,860  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       02/15/24       2       2,200  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       02/15/24       11       10,932  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       03/15/24       (r)      110  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       03/15/24       1       707  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       03/15/24       1       1,209  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       03/15/24       1       1,223  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       03/15/24       3       2,664  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       (r)      110  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       (r)      457  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       1       543  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       1       578  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       1       757  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       1       846  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       2       1,549  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       2       1,892  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       2       2,023  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       2       2,089  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       2       2,153  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       4       4,420  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       7       6,542  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       04/15/24       7       7,576  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       (r)      232  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       (r)      412  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       1       697  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       2       1,616  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       2       1,688  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       3       2,629  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       3       3,031  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       4       4,213  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       4       4,356  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       7       6,644  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       7       6,989  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       05/15/24       9       9,552  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       (r)      318  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       (r)      388  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       1       926  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       1       936  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       1       1,493  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       3       3,119  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       3       3,546  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       4       3,920  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

28  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000     06/15/24       7     $ 6,827  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       06/15/24       9       9,440  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/24       2       1,591  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       07/15/24       3       2,778  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       10/15/24       2       2,435  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.000       02/15/29       7       6,843  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       01/15/23       (r)      77  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       01/15/23       (r)      313  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       03/15/23       1       882  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       05/15/23       1       529  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       05/15/23       4       4,622  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       06/15/23       (r)      328  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       07/15/23       (r)      113  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       07/15/23       (r)      202  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       09/15/23       3       2,703  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       10/15/23       4       3,729  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       10/15/23       8       8,882  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       11/15/23       1       716  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       11/15/23       9       9,319  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       12/15/23       1       662  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       12/15/23       3       2,642  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       01/15/24       2       1,519  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       01/15/24       2       2,377  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       01/15/24       3       2,855  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       01/15/24       12       12,043  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       01/15/24       12       12,351  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       02/15/24       1       945  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       02/15/24       11       11,485  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       03/15/24       1       660  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       03/15/24       3       3,153  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       04/15/24       3       2,566  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       04/15/24       3       2,692  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       04/15/24       6       6,219  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       05/15/24       1       565  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       05/15/24       1       893  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       06/15/24       1       1,290  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       06/15/24       2       1,987  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       06/15/24       4       3,932  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       06/15/24       5       5,375  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       07/15/24       5       4,975  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    7.500       07/15/24       12       11,664  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    8.500       04/15/25       117       129,420  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    9.500       07/20/21       (r)      20  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

    9.500       08/20/21       4       3,864  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     29  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Government, USAID Bond,
U.S. Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

    3.000     06/30/25       2,669     $ 2,681,179  

Israel Government, USAID Bond, U.S. Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

    3.141 (s)      05/15/23       600       533,791  

Israel Government, USAID Bond, U.S. Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

    3.329 (s)      05/15/25       1,000       833,341  

Israel Government, USAID Bond, U.S. Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

    5.500       09/18/23       2,700       3,020,092  

Residual Funding Corp. Strips Principal, Bonds, PO

    2.862 (s)      01/15/30       1,260       888,245  

Residual Funding Corp. Strips Principal, Bonds, PO

    3.139 (s)      04/15/30       2,280       1,594,256  

Resolution Funding Corp. Strips Interest, Bonds, IO

    2.671 (s)      04/15/22       800       735,659  

Resolution Funding Corp. Strips Interest, Bonds, IO

    3.657 (s)      04/15/30       1,000       699,235  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Series A, Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    2.875       02/01/27       335       332,733  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Series E, Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.750       11/01/25       1,300       1,598,237  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    2.250       03/15/20       650       647,990  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.880       04/01/36       170       219,925  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.125       05/01/30       1,170       1,597,004  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $168,860,746)

          167,486,467  
       

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS    28.7%

       

U.S. Treasury Bonds

    2.500       02/15/45       400       358,000  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

    3.375       11/15/48       435       459,809  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

    3.750       11/15/43       2,185       2,440,287  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

    5.250       11/15/28       1,040       1,262,909  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    1.375       08/31/20       3,465       3,405,445  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    1.750       05/15/23 (k)      4,815       4,667,729  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    1.875       04/30/22       4,418       4,335,853  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.000       06/30/24       825       802,474  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.125       09/30/21       15,715       15,567,058  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.125       06/30/22       2,840       2,806,608  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.125       02/29/24       2,125       2,084,741  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.125       05/15/25 (k)      18,185       17,696,278  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.250       12/31/24       3,485       3,424,285  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.250       11/15/27       7,140       6,898,188  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.375       02/29/24       9,565       9,504,845  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.375       08/15/24       7,695       7,624,663  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.500       01/31/21       2,650       2,648,654  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.500       02/15/22       1,500       1,500,645  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.500       01/31/24       405       404,747  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.750       11/30/20       4,450       4,465,123  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.750       04/30/23       8,020       8,093,621  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    1.881 (s)      05/15/31       1,100       775,338  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    1.898 (s)      08/15/29       1,100       817,762  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.100 (s)      11/15/35       2,200       1,334,873  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.184 (s)      02/15/28       695       541,762  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.241 (s)      05/15/28       345       266,840  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

30  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

     

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.264 %(s)      08/15/40       2,200     $ 1,129,332  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.280 (s)      02/15/29       345       260,918  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.384 (s)      05/15/29       710       531,424  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.404 (s)      08/15/21       3,185       2,990,643  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.499 (s)      02/15/22 (k)      1,675       1,553,437  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    2.581 (s)      08/15/24       2,110       1,832,837  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

    3.143 (s)      08/15/27       920       727,737  

U.S. Treasury Strips Principal, PO

    2.620 (s)      05/15/43       1,140       534,818  

U.S. Treasury Strips Principal, PO

    2.993 (s)      11/15/43       440       202,864  

U.S. Treasury Strips Principal, PO

    3.429 (s)      08/15/43       2,480       1,154,187  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $116,078,953)

          115,106,734  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $394,445,876)

          392,580,564  
       

 

 

 
               

Shares

       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    1.3%

       

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND    1.2%

       

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund
(cost $5,030,408)(w)

        5,030,408       5,030,408  
   

 

 

 

OPTIONS PURCHASED*~    0.1%
(cost $20,693)

          260,562  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $5,051,101)

          5,290,970  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    99.1%
(cost $399,496,977)

          397,871,534  

Other assets in excess of liabilities(z)    0.9%

          3,812,495  
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS    100.0%

        $ 401,684,029  
       

 

 

 

 

The following abbreviations are used in the annual report:

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

A—Annual payment frequency for swaps

Aces—Alternative Credit Enhancements Securities

CLO—Collateralized Loan Obligation

CMS—Constant Maturity Swap

FHLMC—Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

IO—Interest Only (Principal amount represents notional)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     31  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

MTN—Medium Term Note

OTC—Over-the-counter

PO—Principal Only

Q—Quarterly payment frequency for swaps

S—Semiannual payment frequency for swaps

Strips—Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

TBA—To Be Announced

USAID—United States Agency for International Development

USOIS—United States Overnight Index Swap

*

Non-income producing security.

#

Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

~

See tables subsequent to the Schedule of Investments for options detail.

^

Indicates a Level 3 security. The aggregate value of Level 3 securities is $(71,607) and (0.0)% of net assets.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 28, 2019.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of February 28, 2019. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

(k)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives.

(r)

Principal or notional amount is less than $500 par.

(s)

Represents zero coupon bond or principal only security. Rate represents yield to maturity at purchase date.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Fund, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund.

(z)

Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

 

Forward Commitment Contract:

 

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

  Interest
Rate
  Maturity
Date
    Settlement
Date
    Principal
Amount
(000)#
    Value  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.
(proceeds receivable $3,505,293)

  3.500%     TBA       03/13/19       (3,500   $ (3,501,641
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Options Purchased:

 

OTC Traded

 

Description   Call/
Put
  Counterparty   Expiration
Date
    Strike     Contracts     Notional
Amount
(000)#
    Value  
2- Year 10 CMS Curve CAP   Call   Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    11/21/19       0.13           1,200     $ 4,921  
2- Year 10 CMS Curve CAP   Call   Barclays Bank PLC     11/21/19       0.12           1,800       7,914  
2- Year 10 CMS Curve CAP   Call   Barclays Bank PLC     07/12/21       0.11           2,178       15,396  
2- Year 10 CMS Curve CAP   Call   Barclays Bank PLC     07/13/21       0.11           2,118       14,976  
2- Year 10 CMS Curve CAP   Call   Bank of America, N.A.     08/16/21       0.15           5,296       35,684  
2- Year 10 CMS Curve CAP   Call   Bank of America, N.A.     08/20/21       0.15           10,512       79,801  
2- Year 10 CMS Curve CAP   Call   Bank of America, N.A.     09/13/21       0.14           10,660       83,558  
2- Year 10 CMS Curve CAP   Call   Barclays Bank PLC     11/09/21       0.21           2,118       18,312  
             

 

 

 
Total Options Purchased (cost $20,693)           $ 260,562  
             

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

32  


Futures contracts outstanding at February 28, 2019:

 

Number of
Contracts
    Type   Expiration
Date
    Current
Notional
Amount
    Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
  Long Positions:      
  353     2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes     Jun. 2019     $ 74,904,945     $ (41,267
  86     5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes     Jun. 2019       9,852,375       (15,310
  51     10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes     Jun. 2019       6,222,000       (20,933
  244     10 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Notes     Jun. 2019       31,586,563       (167,336
  351     30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds     Jun. 2019       56,017,406       (816,055
       

 

 

 
          (1,060,901
       

 

 

 
  Short Position:      
  354     20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds     Jun. 2019       51,141,938       478,254  
       

 

 

 
        $ (582,647
       

 

 

 

 

Forward rate agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019:

 

Notional
Amount
(000)#

    Termination
Date
    Fixed
Rate
   

Floating
Rate

  Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

Counterparty

 

OTC Forward Rate Agreements^:

  15,100       03/14/19       —(3)     —(3)   $ (2,417   $     $ (2,417  

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

  36,100       03/21/19       —(4)     —(4)     (69,190           (69,190  

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   
        $ (71,607   $     $ (71,607  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

(3)

The Fund pays or receives payments based on CMM102 minus 7 Year CMS minus 1.358% upon termination.

(4)

The Fund pays or receives payments based on CMM102 minus 7 Year CMS minus 1.342% upon termination.

 

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019:

 

Notional
Amount
(000)#

    Termination
Date
   

Fixed
Rate

 

Floating Rate

  Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
February 28,
2019
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

     
  20,905       12/31/19     1.840%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)   $ 7,832     $ 121,129     $ 113,297  
  8,455       03/23/21     2.369%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)           (28,160     (28,160
  22,835       08/15/24     2.170%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     (7,171     476,046       483,217  
  8,110       11/15/24     2.334%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     21,190       60,564       39,374  
  6,650       02/12/25     2.408%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)           (38,510     (38,510
  590       02/28/25     2.454%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)           (4,960     (4,960
  3,684       05/31/25     2.998%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     (2,549     (113,455     (110,906
  1,905       07/31/25     2.802%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)           (56,823     (56,823

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     33  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019 (continued):

 

Notional
Amount
(000)#

    Termination
Date
   

Fixed
Rate

 

Floating Rate

  Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
February 28,
2019
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.):

     
  1,780       07/31/25     3.105%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)   $ 1,404     $ (53,423   $ (54,827
  8,016       07/31/25     3.109%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     501       (242,714     (243,215
  11,445       01/08/26     2.210%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     115,326       304,121       188,795  
  4,745       02/15/27     1.824%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)     53,761       185,134       131,373  
  1,575       02/15/27     1.899%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)     1,997       52,792       50,795  
  795       02/15/27     1.965%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)           22,811       22,811  
  2,625       02/15/27     2.067%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)     (1,635     55,522       57,157  
  525       05/15/27     2.295%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)           11,284       11,284  
  14,338       08/15/28     2.579%(A)   1 Day USOIS(1)(A)     (216,192     (204,370     11,822  
  6,394       08/15/28     2.835%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     (28,425     (70,246     (41,821
  145       11/15/43     2.659%(S)   3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)           4,879       4,879  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (53,961   $ 481,621     $ 535,582  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

 

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Forward Rate Agreements:

 

    Premiums
Paid
    Premiums
Received
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Rate Agreements

  $     $     $     $ (71,607

 

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

 

Cash and securities segregated as collateral to cover requirements for open centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker

  Cash and/or Foreign Currency     Securities Market Value  

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

  $     $ 4,735,517  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

34  


The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 28, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

       Level 1           Level 2           Level 3     

Investments in Securities

     

Asset-Backed Securities

     

Collateralized Loan Obligations

  $     $ 18,543,906     $  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

          83,573,689        

Corporate Bonds

          6,770,722        

Municipal Bond

          798,234        

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

          300,812        

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          167,486,467        

U.S. Treasury Obligations

          115,106,734        

Affiliated Mutual Fund

    5,030,408              

Options Purchased

          260,562        

Other Financial Instruments*

     

Forward Commitment Contract

          (3,501,641      

Futures Contracts

    (582,647            

OTC Forward Rate Agreements

                (71,607

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

          535,582        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,447,761     $ 389,875,067     $ (71,607
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts, which are recorded at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument, and OTC swap contracts which are recorded at fair value.

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 28, 2019 were as follows (unaudited):

 

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

    41.7

U.S. Treasury Obligations

    28.7  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    20.8  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

    4.6  

Diversified Financial Services

    1.7  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

    1.2  

Municipal Bond

    0.2  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

    0.1

Options Purchased

    0.1  
 

 

 

 
    99.1  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

    0.9  
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

 

The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary type of risk associated with these derivative instruments is interest rate contracts risk. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

 

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2019 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     35  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

    

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted

for as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  

Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 
Interest rate contracts    Due from/to broker—variation margin futures    $ 478,254   Due from/to broker—variation margin futures    $ 1,060,901
Interest rate contracts    Due from/to broker—variation margin swaps      1,114,804   Due from/to broker—variation margin swaps      579,222
Interest rate contracts    Unaffiliated investments      260,562           
Interest rate contracts             Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward rate agreements      71,607  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $ 1,853,620        $ 1,711,730  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2019 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted

for as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Options
Purchased(1)
    Options
Written
    Futures     Swaps  

Interest rate contracts

  $ (225,363   $ 19,398     $ 1,540,740     $ 1,509,333  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Included in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions in the Statement of Operations.

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted

for as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Options
Purchased(2)
    Futures     Forward
Rate
Agreements
    Swaps  

Interest rate contracts

  $ 239,869     $ (1,051,610   $ (71,607   $ (2,396,752
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(2)

Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

 

For the year ended February 28, 2019, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

Options
Purchased(1)

    Options
Written(2)
    Futures
Contracts—
Long
Positions(2)
    Futures
Contracts—

Short
Positions(2)
 
$ 40,660     $ 63,600     $ 193,823,329     $ 76,676,714  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

36  


Forward Rate
Agreements(2)

 

Inflation Swap
Agreements(2)

 

Interest Rate
Swap
Agreements(2)

$10,240,000

 

$630,000

  $892,587,640

 

(1)

Cost.

(2)

Notional Amount in USD.

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

 

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists, is presented in the summary below.

 

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
    Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
    Net
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/
(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)(2)
    Net Amount  

Bank of America, N.A.

  $ 199,043     $     $ 199,043     $ (199,043   $  

Barclays Bank PLC

    56,598             56,598             56,598  

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

          (71,607     (71,607           (71,607

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

    4,921             4,921             4,921  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 260,562     $ (71,607   $ 188,955     $ (199,043   $ (10,088
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     37  


Statement of Assets & Liabilities

as of February 28, 2019

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $394,466,569)

   $ 392,841,126  

Affiliated investments (cost $5,030,408)

     5,030,408  

Receivable for investments sold

     3,880,498  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     2,656,619  

Dividends and interest receivable

     1,673,401  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

     123,568  

Prepaid expenses

     1,851  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     406,207,471  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Forward commitment contracts, at value (proceeds receivable $3,505,293)

     3,501,641  

Payable for Fund shares reacquired

     260,113  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

     213,416  

Management fee payable

     152,439  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     131,526  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward rate agreements

     71,607  

Dividends payable

     68,631  

Distribution fee payable

     61,479  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     52,777  

Payable for investments purchased

     9,813  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     4,523,442  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 401,684,029  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 430,909  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     411,669,732  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (10,416,612
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 28, 2019

   $ 401,684,029  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

38  


Class A

        

Net asset value and redemption price per share,
($256,350,589 ÷ 27,483,288 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.33  

Maximum sales charge (4.50% of offering price)

     0.44  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 9.77  
  

 

 

 

Class B

        

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

  

($741,778 ÷ 79,397 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.34  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

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

  

($8,676,529 ÷ 928,105 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.35  
  

 

 

 

Class R

        

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

  

($12,197,705 ÷ 1,305,673 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.34  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

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

  

($70,337,507 ÷ 7,556,232 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.31  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

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

  

($53,379,921 ÷ 5,738,234 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.30  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     39  


Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2019

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 11,023,221  

Affiliated dividend income

     131,190  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     11,154,411  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     2,020,644  

Distribution fee(a)

     872,984  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $238,738)(a)

     730,866  

Custodian and accounting fees

     150,424  

Registration fees(a)

     98,495  

Shareholders’ reports

     53,384  

Audit fee

     36,980  

Legal fees and expenses

     21,691  

Directors’ fees

     20,014  

Miscellaneous

     18,615  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     4,024,097  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (16,103

Distribution fee waiver(a)

     (33,028
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     3,974,966  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     7,179,445  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (4,475,085

Futures transactions

     1,540,740  

Options written transactions

     19,398  

Swap agreement transactions

     1,509,333  
  

 

 

 
     (1,405,614
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     8,008,939  

Futures

     (1,051,610

Forward rate agreements

     (71,607

Swap agreements

     (2,396,752
  

 

 

 
     4,488,970  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     3,083,356  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 10,262,801  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class B     Class C     Class R     Class Z     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    678,611       9,165       86,123       99,085              

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    614,702       5,828       11,960       26,351       71,645       380  

Registration fees

    17,962       14,456       16,985       15,956       15,824       17,312  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

          (16,103                        

Distribution fee waiver

                      (33,028            

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Year Ended February 28,  
     2019      2018  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 7,179,445      $ 6,377,493  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (1,405,614      (3,575,898

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     4,488,970        (4,596,515
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     10,262,801        (1,794,920
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

     

Distributions from distributable earnings*

     

Class A

     (5,577,617       

Class B

     (9,739       

Class C

     (103,619       

Class R

     (227,122       

Class Z

     (1,468,927       

Class R6

     (1,218,966       
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (8,605,990       
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends from net investment income*

     

Class A

        (5,155,183

Class B

        (12,479

Class C

        (86,388

Class R

        (199,734

Class Z

        (1,766,595

Class R6

        (804,047
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     *        (8,024,426
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net realized gains*

     

Class A

        (1,607,061

Class B

        (8,284

Class C

        (52,194

Class R

        (73,887

Class Z

        (481,561

Class R6

        (177,783
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     *        (2,400,770
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

    Year Ended February 28,  
    2019     2018  

Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions)

   

Net proceeds from shares sold

  $ 108,079,757     $ 70,444,105  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

    7,465,588       8,958,431  

Cost of shares reacquired

    (144,980,376     (126,184,108
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

    (29,435,031     (46,781,572
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

    (27,778,220     (59,001,688

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of year

    429,462,249       488,463,937  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year(a)

  $ 401,684,029     $ 429,462,249  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Includes undistributed/(distributions in excess of) net investment income of:

  $ *     $ 457,004  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

For the year ended February 28, 2019, the disclosures have been revised to reflect revisions to Regulation S-X adopted by the SEC in 2018 (refer to Note 9).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14 (the “Company”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Company consists of two funds: PGIM Government Income Fund and PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Government Income Fund (the “Fund’). Effective June 11, 2018, the names of the Fund and the other fund which comprises the Company were changed by replacing “Prudential” with “PGIM” in each fund’s name and each fund’s Class Q shares were renamed Class R6 shares.

 

The investment objective of the Fund is to seek high current return.

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

For the fiscal reporting year-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Company’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Derivative instruments, such as futures or options, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Fixed income securities traded in the OTC market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Fund utilizes the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

 

Centrally cleared swaps listed or traded on a multilateral or trade facility platform, such as a registered exchange, are generally valued at the daily settlement price determined by the respective exchange. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as the daily settlement price is not public.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that

 

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unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Fund limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Fund may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its Subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (‘restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Fund’s LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “Illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Fund’s investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

Options: The Fund purchased or wrote options in order to hedge against adverse market movements or fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates, value of equities or foreign currency exchange rates with respect to securities or financial instruments which the Fund currently owns or intends to purchase. The Fund may also use options to gain additional market exposure. The Fund’s principal reason for writing options is to realize, through receipt of premiums, a greater current return than would be realized on the underlying security alone. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option,

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain (loss) to the extent of the premium received or paid. If an option is exercised, the premium received or paid is recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds from the sale or the cost of the purchase in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain (loss). The difference between the premium and the amount received or paid at the closing of a purchase or sale transaction is also treated as a realized gain (loss). Gain (loss) on purchased options is included in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions. Gain (loss) on written options is presented separately as net realized gain (loss) on options written transactions.

 

The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities or financial instruments may be sold (called) or purchased (put). As a result, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or financial instrument underlying the written option. The Fund, as purchaser of an OTC option, bears the risk of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. With exchange-traded options contracts, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded options and guarantees the options contracts against default.

 

When the Fund writes an option on a swap, an amount equal to any premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the written option on the swap. If a call option on a swap is exercised, the Fund becomes obligated to pay a fixed interest rate (noted as the strike price) and receive a variable interest rate on a notional amount. If a put option on a swap is exercised, the Fund becomes obligated to pay a variable interest rate and receive a fixed interest rate (noted as the strike price) on a notional amount. Premiums received from writing options on swaps that expire or are exercised are treated as realized gains upon the expiration or exercise of such options on swaps. The risk associated with writing put and call options on swaps is that the Fund will be obligated to be party to a swap agreement if an option on a swap is exercised.

 

Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of securities at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain (loss). When the contract expires or is closed, the gain (loss) is realized and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain (loss) on futures transactions.

 

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The Fund invested in financial futures contracts in order to hedge its existing portfolio securities, or securities the Fund intends to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets. Since futures contracts are exchange-traded, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures and guarantees the futures contracts against default.

 

Forward Rate Agreements: Forward rate agreements represent an agreement between counterparties to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount on a fixed future date. The Fund entered into forward rate agreements to gain yield exposure based on anticipated market conditions at the specified termination date of the agreement.

 

Swap Agreements: The Fund entered into certain types of swap agreements detailed in the disclosures below. A swap agreement is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. Swap agreements are negotiated in the OTC market and may be executed either directly with a counterparty (“OTC-traded”) or through a central clearing facility, such as a registered exchange. Swap agreements are valued daily at current market value and any change in value is included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Centrally cleared swaps pay or receive an amount known as “variation margin”, based on daily changes in the valuation of the swap contract. Any upfront premiums paid and received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Schedule of Investments.

 

Interest Rate Swaps: Interest rate swaps represent an agreement between counterparties to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount for a specified period. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Fund used interest rate swaps to maintain its ability to generate steady cash flow by receiving a stream of fixed rate payments or to increase exposure to prevailing market rates by receiving floating rate payments. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net present value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life.

 

Inflation Swaps: The Fund entered into inflation swap agreements to protect against fluctuations in inflation rates. Inflation swaps are characterized by one party paying a fixed rate in exchange for a floating rate that is derived from an inflation index, such as the Consumer Price Index or UK Retail Price Index. Inflation swaps subject the Fund to interest rate risk.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Fund is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The Company, on behalf of the Fund, is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements with certain counterparties that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to the Fund is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or re-pledged, is presented in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by the Fund is segregated by the Fund’s custodian and identified in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies or other securities as agreed to by the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on the Fund’s net position with each counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of the Fund’s counterparties to elect early termination could impact the Fund’s future derivative activity.

 

In addition to each instrument’s primary underlying risk exposure (e.g. interest rate, credit, equity or foreign exchange, etc.), swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk. Such risks involve the possibility that no liquid market for these agreements will exist, the counterparty to the agreement may default on its obligation to perform or disagree on the contractual terms of the agreement, and changes in

 

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net interest rates will be unfavorable. In connection with these agreements, securities in the portfolio may be identified or received as collateral from the counterparty in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide or receive assets of value and to serve as recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency of either party. Such OTC derivative agreements include conditions which, when materialized, give the counterparty the right to cause an early termination of the transactions under those agreements. Any election by the counterparty for early termination of the contract(s) may impact the amounts reported on financial statements.

 

As of February 28, 2019, the Fund has not met conditions under such agreements which give the counterparty the right to call for an early termination.

 

Forward currency contracts, forward rate agreements, written options, short sales, swaps and financial futures contracts involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks may be mitigated by engaging in master netting arrangements.

 

Delayed-Delivery Transactions: Certain Portfolios purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery and forward commitment basis. These transactions involve a commitment by the Fund to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the Fund will set aside and maintain an amount of liquid assets sufficient to meet the purchase price in a segregated account until the settlement date. When purchasing a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Fund may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed-delivery transaction subsequent to establishment, and may sell when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a realized gain (loss). When selling a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Fund forfeits its eligibility to realize future gains (losses) with respect to the security.

 

Mortgage Dollar Rolls: The Fund entered into mortgage dollar rolls in which the Fund sells mortgage securities for delivery in the current month, realizing a gain (loss), and simultaneously enters into contracts to repurchase somewhat similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. During the roll period, the Fund forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Fund is compensated by the interest earned on the cash proceeds of the initial sale and by the lower repurchase price at the future date. The difference between the sale proceeds and the lower repurchase price is recorded as a realized gain on investment transactions. The Fund maintains a segregated account, the dollar value of which is at least equal to its obligations, with respect to dollar rolls. The Fund is subject to the risk that the market value of the securities the Fund is obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Fund expects to declare dividends of its net investment income daily and pay such dividends monthly. Distributions of net realized capital and currency gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified amongst total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Company, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the Subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the

 

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Fund. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Fund and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Fund with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Fund’s custodian and the Fund’s transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Fund. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Fund, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Fund through its PGIM Fixed Income unit. The subadvisory agreement provides that PGIM, Inc. will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith, PGIM, Inc. is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. PGIM Investments pays for the services of PGIM, Inc., the cost of compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to and including $1 billion, 0.45% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of the next $1 billion, 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of the next $1 billion, and 0.30% of the average daily net assets in excess of $3 billion. The effective management fee rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 0.50% for the year ended February 28, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through June 30, 2019, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 2.03% of average daily net assets for Class B shares. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales. Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Manager in accordance with this agreement may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. Effective March 1, 2019 this waiver agreement was extended through June 30, 2020.

 

Where applicable, the Manager voluntarily agreed through February 28, 2019, to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class and, in addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Effective March 1, 2019 this voluntary agreement became part of the Fund’s contractual waiver agreement through June 30, 2020 and is subject to recoupment by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year.

 

The Company, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z or Class R6 shares of the Fund.

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.25%, 1% and 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Class A , Class C and Class R shares, respectively. PIMS has contractually agreed through June 30, 2020 to limit such expenses to 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the R shares.

 

Pursuant to the Class B Plan, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares up to $3 billion, 0.80% of the next $1 billion of such assets and 0.50% of such assets in excess of $4 billion. The effective distribution fee rate for Class B was 1% for the year ended February 28, 2019.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that it received $73,782 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares during the year ended February 28, 2019. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that for the year ended February 28, 2019, it received $608 and $94 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class B and Class C shareholders.

 

PGIM Investments, PGIM, Inc. and PIMS are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Company’s transfer agent.

 

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Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Fund’s Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Fund’s investments in the mentioned underlying fund, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income”.

 

4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the year ended February 28, 2019, were $255,979,309 and $264,667,690, respectively.

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of an affiliated mutual fund for the year ended February 28, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

Value,
Beginning
of Year
    Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value,
End of
Year
    Shares,
End of
Year
    Income  
 

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

         
$     14,788,490     $ 173,895,134     $ 183,653,216     $         —     $         —     $ 5,030,408       5,030,408     $ 131,190  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

 

For the year ended February 28, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

5. Distributions and Tax Information

 

Distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date.

 

For the year ended February 28, 2019, the tax character of dividends paid by the Fund was $8,605,990 of ordinary income. For the year ended February 28, 2018, the tax character of dividends paid by the Fund were $9,001,362 of ordinary income and $1,423,834 of long-term capital gains.

 

As of February 28, 2019, the accumulated undistributed earnings on a tax basis was $561,465 of ordinary income.

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized depreciation as of February 28, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

 

Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation

 

Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation

 

Net
Unrealized
Depreciation

$396,943,932   $3,515,953   $(6,208,664)   $(2,692,711)

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis was primarily attributable to deferred losses on wash sales, the difference in the treatment of premium amortization for book and tax purposes and appreciation (depreciation) of swaps, options and futures.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had a capital loss carryfoward of approximately $8,217,000 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No future capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. The Fund’s federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are

 

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subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class B shares are sold with a CDSC which declines from 5% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately seven years after purchase. Class B shares are closed to new purchases. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class R shares are available to certain retirement plans, clearing and settlement firms. Class R, Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

There are 2.5 billion shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, divided into seven classes, designated Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Class T, Class Z and Class R6 common stock, each of which consists of 230 million, 5 million, 495 million, 500 million, 270 million, 500 million and 500 million authorized shares, respectively. The Fund currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.

 

As of February 28, 2019, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned 1,203,278 Class R6 shares of the Fund. At reporting period end, four shareholders of record, each holding greater than 5% of the Fund, held 42% of the Fund’s outstanding shares.

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       4,108,082      $ 38,151,629  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       496,137        4,601,225  

Shares reacquired

       (8,211,919      (76,161,253
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (3,607,700      (33,408,399

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       58,771        544,054  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (93,881      (870,450
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (3,642,810    $ (33,734,795
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       2,569,711      $ 24,511,457  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       582,955        5,559,746  

Shares reacquired

       (6,418,474      (61,196,268
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (3,265,808      (31,125,065

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       54,207        517,919  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (100,707      (963,228
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (3,312,308    $ (31,570,374
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Class B

     Shares      Amount  

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       14,505      $ 134,683  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       894        8,298  

Shares reacquired

       (16,981      (157,705
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (1,582      (14,724

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (47,283      (438,477
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (48,865    $ (453,201
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       5,465      $ 52,108  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       1,826        17,463  

Shares reacquired

       (43,268      (413,237
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (35,977      (343,666

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (42,089      (402,450
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (78,066    $ (746,116
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C

               

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       267,001      $ 2,473,008  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       10,860        100,955  

Shares reacquired

       (306,309      (2,839,042
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (28,448      (265,079

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (10,554      (98,070
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (39,002    $ (363,149
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       116,485      $ 1,105,194  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       13,859        132,586  

Shares reacquired

       (291,502      (2,782,228
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (161,158      (1,544,448

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (34,315      (328,141
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (195,473    $ (1,872,589
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R

               

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       316,852      $ 2,932,919  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       19,768        183,589  

Shares reacquired

       (505,798      (4,697,965
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (169,178    $ (1,581,457
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       301,035      $ 2,877,091  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       22,287        212,931  

Shares reacquired

       (546,995      (5,226,245
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (223,673    $ (2,136,223
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Class Z

     Shares      Amount  

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       4,457,367      $ 41,328,292  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       146,078        1,352,572  

Shares reacquired

       (5,147,532      (47,659,557
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (544,087      (4,978,693

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       99,840        923,837  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (12,426      (114,881
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (456,673    $ (4,169,737
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       2,770,828      $ 26,333,752  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       215,748        2,053,940  

Shares reacquired

       (5,197,283      (49,381,445
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (2,210,707      (20,993,753

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       113,593        1,083,281  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (2,097,114    $ (19,910,472
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R6

               

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       2,498,180      $ 23,059,226  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       131,813        1,218,949  

Shares reacquired

       (1,458,613      (13,464,854
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       1,171,380        10,813,321  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       5,858        53,987  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       1,177,238      $ 10,867,308  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       1,638,021      $ 15,564,503  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       103,313        981,765  

Shares reacquired

       (756,024      (7,184,685
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       985,310        9,361,583  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       13,804        131,588  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (4,072      (38,969
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       995,042      $ 9,454,202  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

7. Borrowings

 

The Company, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Fund’s portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. Prior to October 4, 2018, the Funds had another SCA that provided a commitment of $900 million and the Funds paid an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The interest on borrowings under both SCAs is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

The Fund utilized the SCA during the year ended February 28, 2019. The average daily balance for the 3 days that the Fund had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $1,128,000, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 3.76%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $1,485,000. At February 28, 2019, the Fund did not have an outstanding loan amount.

 

8. Risks of Investing in the Fund

 

The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

Bond Obligations Risk: The Fund’s holdings, share price, yield and total return may fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed-income obligations also may be subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held by the Fund for redemption before it matures and the Fund may not be able to reinvest at the same level and therefore would earn less income.

 

Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Fund. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Fund will depend on the Subadviser’s ability to analyze and manage derivative transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Fund. Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s derivatives positions. In fact, many OTC derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. OTC derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Fund.

 

Interest Rate Risk: The value of an investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities.

 

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When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Fund may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Fund’s holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk. The Fund may face a heightened level of interest rate risk as a result of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s policies. The Fund’s investments may lose value if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the Subadviser.

 

Liquidity Risk: The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are less liquid than other investments. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments made by the Fund are difficult to purchase or sell. Liquidity risk includes the risk that the Fund may make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or that trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment, the Fund may incur higher transaction costs when executing trade orders of a given size. The reduction in dealer market-making capacity in the fixed-income markets that has occurred in recent years also has the potential to reduce liquidity. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of an investment in the Fund will decline. Additionally, the Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities Risk: U.S. Government and agency securities are subject to market risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Not all U.S. Government securities are insured or guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government; some are only insured or guaranteed by the issuing agency, which must rely on its own resources to repay the debt. In addition, the value of U.S. Government securities may be affected by changes in the credit rating of the U.S. Government.

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Regulation S-X to update and simplify the disclosure requirements for registered investment companies by eliminating requirements that are redundant or

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

duplicative of US GAAP requirements or other SEC disclosure requirements. The new amendments require the presentation of the total, rather than the components, of distributable earnings on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the total, rather than the components, of dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The amendments also removed the requirement for the parenthetical disclosure of undistributed net investment income on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and certain tax adjustments that were reflected in the Notes to Financial Statements. The Manager has adopted the amendments and reflected them in the Fund’s financial statements.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the Fund’s policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights

Class A Shares  
     Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     $9.29       $9.55       $9.72       $9.79       $9.52  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.16       0.12       0.10       0.08       0.11  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.07       (0.17     (0.12     0.06       0.28  
Total from investment operations     0.23       (0.05     (0.02     0.14       0.39  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.19     (0.16     (0.11     (0.10     (0.12
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.05     (0.04     (0.11     -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.19     (0.21     (0.15     (0.21     (0.12
Net asset value, end of year     $9.33       $9.29       $9.55       $9.72       $9.79  
Total Return(b):     2.51%       (0.61)%       (0.24)%       1.41%       4.08%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of year (000)     $256,351       $289,049       $328,835       $371,571       $387,663  
Average net assets (000)     $271,435       $312,816       $353,716       $373,443       $403,927  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d)(e):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.06%       1.01%       1.02%       0.99%       1.01%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.06%       1.01%       1.02%       0.99%       1.06%  
Net investment income (loss)     1.70%       1.30%       1.05%       0.79%       1.15%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)(g)     143%       428%       759%       778%       817%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

(c)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Effective March 9, 2015, the contractual distribution and service (12b-1) fees were reduced from 0.30% to 0.25% of the average daily net assets and the 0.05% contractual 12b-1 fee waiver was terminated.

(f)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Class B Shares  
     Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     $9.30       $9.56       $9.73       $9.80       $9.53  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.07       0.05       0.03       - (b)      0.04  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.07       (0.18     (0.13     0.07       0.27  
Total from investment operations     0.14       (0.13     (0.10     0.07       0.31  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.10     (0.08     (0.03     (0.03     (0.04
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.05     (0.04     (0.11     -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.10     (0.13     (0.07     (0.14     (0.04
Net asset value, end of year     $9.34       $9.30       $9.56       $9.73       $9.80  
Total Return(c):     1.52%       (1.40)%       (1.01)%       0.69%       3.30%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of year (000)     $742       $1,193       $1,973       $3,085       $3,805  
Average net assets (000)     $917       $1,497       $2,802       $3,151       $4,682  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.03%       1.80%       1.76%       1.74%       1.76%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     3.79%       2.25%       1.76%       1.74%       1.76%  
Net investment income (loss)     0.71%       0.49%       0.30%       0.04%       0.40%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)(g)     143%       428%       759%       778%       817%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

(d)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(f)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C Shares  
     Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     $9.31       $9.57       $9.74       $9.81       $9.54  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.08       0.05       0.03       - (b)      0.04  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.07       (0.18     (0.12     0.07       0.27  
Total from investment operations     0.15       (0.13     (0.09     0.07       0.31  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.11     (0.08     (0.04     (0.03     (0.04
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.05     (0.04     (0.11     -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.11     (0.13     (0.08     (0.14     (0.04
Net asset value, end of year     $9.35       $9.31       $9.57       $9.74       $9.81  
Total Return(c):     1.65%       (1.38)%       (1.01)%       0.69%       3.30%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of year (000)     $8,677       $9,001       $11,126       $12,488       $10,016  
Average net assets (000)     $8,612       $10,053       $12,570       $10,548       $10,394  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.91%       1.79%       1.77%       1.74%       1.76%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.91%       1.79%       1.77%       1.74%       1.76%  
Net investment income (loss)     0.85%       0.51%       0.30%       0.03%       0.40%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)(g)     143%       428%       759%       778%       817%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

(d)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(f)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Class R Shares  
     Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     $9.30       $9.56       $9.73       $9.80       $9.53  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.13       0.10       0.08       0.05       0.09  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.07       (0.18     (0.12     0.06       0.27  
Total from investment operations     0.20       (0.08     (0.04     0.11       0.36  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.16     (0.13     (0.09     (0.07     (0.09
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.05     (0.04     (0.11     -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.16     (0.18     (0.13     (0.18     (0.09
Net asset value, end of year     $9.34       $9.30       $9.56       $9.73       $9.80  
Total Return(b):     2.17%       (0.88)%       (0.49)%       1.16%       3.82%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of year (000)     $12,198       $13,718       $16,243       $15,242       $13,089  
Average net assets (000)     $13,211       $14,559       $16,257       $13,851       $12,178  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.39%       1.29%       1.27%       1.24%       1.26%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.64%       1.54%       1.52%       1.49%       1.51%  
Net investment income (loss)     1.37%       1.02%       0.81%       0.53%       0.90%  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)(f)     143%       428%       759%       778%       817%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

(c)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z Shares  
     Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     $9.27       $9.53       $9.70       $9.77       $9.50  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.19       0.15       0.13       0.10       0.13  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.07       (0.18     (0.13     0.06       0.28  
Total from investment operations     0.26       (0.03     -       0.16       0.41  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.22     (0.18     (0.13     (0.12     (0.14
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.05     (0.04     (0.11     -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.22     (0.23     (0.17     (0.23     (0.14
Net asset value, end of year     $9.31       $9.27       $9.53       $9.70       $9.77  
Total Return(b):     2.87%       (0.36)%       0.00%       1.67%       4.34%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of year (000)     $70,338       $74,262       $96,332       $108,544       $98,913  
Average net assets (000)     $61,528       $93,050       $106,342       $98,389       $79,893  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.72%       0.76%       0.77%       0.74%       0.76%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.72%       0.76%       0.77%       0.74%       0.76%  
Net investment income (loss)     2.03%       1.55%       1.31%       1.03%       1.40%  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)(f)     143%       428%       759%       778%       817%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

(c)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Class R6 Shares  
     Year Ended February 28,            August 9,
2016(a)
through
February 28,
 
     2019     2018            2017  
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $9.26       $9.52               $9.84  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                
Net investment income (loss)     0.20       0.17               0.08  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.07       (0.18             (0.32
Total from investment operations     0.27       (0.01             (0.24
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                
Dividends from net investment income     (0.23     (0.20             (0.08
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.05             -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.23     (0.25             (0.08
Net asset value, end of period     $9.30       $9.26               $9.52  
Total Return(c):     2.98%       (0.19)%               (2.39)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of period (000)     $53,380       $42,239               $33,956  
Average net assets (000)     $48,394       $38,343               $17,541  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.61%       0.59%               0.62% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.61%       0.59%               0.62% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     2.17%       1.75%               1.47% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)(h)     143%       428%               759%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders of PGIM Government Income Fund

and the Board of Directors of Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14:

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of PGIM Government Income Fund (formerly Prudential Government Income Fund) (the Fund), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14, including the schedule of investments, as of February 28, 2019, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods indicated therein. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of February 28, 2019, the results of its operations for the year then ended, changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods indicated therein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of February 28, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agents, or brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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We have served as the auditor of one or more PGIM and/or Prudential Retail investment companies since 2003.

 

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April 15, 2019

 

PGIM Government Income Fund     67  


Tax Information (unaudited)

 

For the year ended February 28, 2019, the Fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 97.39% as interest-related dividends in accordance with Section 871(k)(1) and 881(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

In January 2020, you will be advised on IRS Form 1099-DIV or substitute 1099-DIV, as to the Federal tax status of the dividends received by you in calendar year 2019.

 

We are required by Massachusetts, Missouri and Oregon to inform you that dividends which have been derived from interest on federal obligations are not taxable to shareholders provided that the Fund meets certain requirements mandated by the respective state’s taxing authorities. We are pleased to report that 24.83% of the dividends paid by the Fund qualify for such deduction.

 

For more detailed information regarding your state and local taxes, you should contact your tax adviser or the state/local taxing authorities.

 

68  


INFORMATION ABOUT BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS  (unaudited)

Information about Board Members and Officers of the Fund is set forth below. Board Members who are not deemed to be “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act, are referred to as “Independent Board Members.” Board Members who are deemed to be “interested persons” of the Fund are referred to as “Interested Board Members.” The Board Members are responsible for the overall supervision of the operations of the Fund and perform the various duties imposed on the directors of investment companies by the 1940 Act. The Board in turn elects the Officers, who are responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the Fund.

 

Independent Board Members        
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Ellen S. Alberding

3/11/58

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 96

   President and Board Member, The Joyce Foundation (charitable foundation) (since 2002); Vice Chair, City Colleges of Chicago (community college system) (2011-2015); Trustee, National Park Foundation (charitable foundation for national park system) (2009-2018); Trustee, Economic Club of Chicago (since 2009); Trustee, Loyola University (since 2018).    None.    Since September 2013
       

Kevin J. Bannon

7/13/52

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 96

   Retired; Managing Director (April 2008-May 2015) and Chief Investment Officer (October 2008-November 2013) of Highmount Capital LLC (registered investment adviser); formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (April 1993-August 2007) of Bank of New York Company; President (May 2003-May 2007) of BNY Hamilton Family of Mutual Funds.    Director of Urstadt Biddle Properties (equity real estate investment trust) (since September 2008).    Since July 2008

PGIM Government Income Fund


Independent Board Members        
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Linda W. Bynoe

7/9/52

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 96

   President and Chief Executive Officer (since March 1995) and formerly Chief Operating Officer (December 1989-February 1995) of Telemat Ltd. (management consulting); formerly Vice President (January 1985-June 1989) at Morgan Stanley & Co. (broker-dealer).    Director of Anixter International, Inc. (communication products distributor) (since January 2006); Director of Northern Trust Corporation (financial services) (since April 2006); Trustee of Equity Residential (residential real estate) (since December 2009).    Since March 2005
       

Barry H. Evans

11/2/60

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 95

   Retired; formerly President (2005 – 2016), Global Chief Operating Officer (2014– 2016), Chief Investment Officer – Global Head of Fixed Income (1998-2014), and various portfolio manager roles (1986-2006), Manulife Asset Management U.S.    Formerly Director, Manulife Trust Company (2011-2018); formerly Director, Manulife Asset Management Limited (2015-2017); formerly Chairman of the Board of Directors of Manulife Asset Management U.S. (2005-2016); formerly Chairman of the Board, Declaration Investment Management and Research (2008-2016).    Since September 2017
       

Keith F. Hartstein

10/13/56

Board Member & Independent Chair

Portfolios Overseen: 96

   Retired; Member (since November 2014) of the Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council (organization of independent mutual fund directors); formerly President and Chief Executive Officer (2005-2012), Senior Vice President (2004-2005), Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (1997-2004), and various executive management positions (1990-1997), John Hancock Funds, LLC (asset management); Chairman, Investment Company Institute’s Sales Force Marketing Committee (2003-2008).    None.    Since September 2013

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Independent Board Members        
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Laurie Simon Hodrick 9/29/62

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 95

   A. Barton Hepburn Professor Emerita of Economics in the Faculty of Business, Columbia Business School (since 2018); Visiting Professor of Law, Stanford Law School (since 2015); Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University (since 2015); Sole Member, ReidCourt LLC (since 2008) (a consulting firm); formerly A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Business, Columbia Business School (1996-2017); formerly Managing Director, Global Head of Alternative Investment Strategies, Deutsche Bank (2006-2008).    Independent Director, Kabbage, Inc. (since July 2018) (financial services); Independent Director, Corporate Capital Trust (2017-2018) (a business development company).    Since September 2017
       

Michael S. Hyland, CFA 10/4/45

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 96

   Retired (since February 2005); formerly Senior Managing Director (July 2001-February 2005) of Bear Stearns & Co, Inc.; Global Partner, INVESCO (1999-2001); Managing Director and President of Salomon Brothers Asset Management (1989-1999).    None.    Since July 2008
       

Brian K. Reid

9/22/61

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 95

   Retired; formerly Chief Economist for the Investment Company Institute (ICI) (2005-2017); formerly Senior Economist and Director of Industry and Financial Analysis at the ICI (1998-2004); formerly Senior Economist, Industry and Financial Analysis at the ICI (1996-1998); formerly Staff Economist at the Federal Reserve Board (1989-1996); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company (2012-2017).    None.    Since March 2018

PGIM Government Income Fund


Interested Board Members        
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Stuart S. Parker

10/5/62

Board Member & President

Portfolios Overseen: 96

   President of PGIM Investments LLC (formerly known as Prudential Investments LLC) (since January 2012); Executive Vice President of Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (since December 2012); formerly Executive Vice President of Jennison Associates LLC and Head of Retail Distribution of PGIM Investments LLC (June 2005-December 2011).    None.    Since January 2012
       

Scott E. Benjamin

5/21/73

Board Member & Vice President

Portfolios Overseen: 96

   Executive Vice President (since June 2009) of PGIM Investments LLC; Executive Vice President (June 2009-June 2012) and Vice President (since June 2012) of Prudential Investment Management Services LLC; Executive Vice President (since September 2009) of AST Investment Services, Inc.; Senior Vice President of Product Development and Marketing, PGIM Investments (since February 2006); formerly Vice President of Product Development and Product Management, PGIM Investments LLC (2003-2006).    None.    Since March 2010

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Interested Board Members        
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Grace C. Torres*

6/28/59

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 95

   Retired; formerly Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the PGIM Funds, Target Funds, Advanced Series Trust, Prudential Variable Contract Accounts and The Prudential Series Fund (1998-June 2014); Assistant Treasurer (March 1999-June 2014) and Senior Vice President (September 1999-June 2014) of PGIM Investments LLC; Assistant Treasurer (May 2003-June 2014) and Vice President (June 2005-June 2014) of AST Investment Services, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (May 2003-June 2014) of Prudential Annuities Advisory Services, Inc.    Formerly Director (July 2015-January 2018) of Sun Bancorp, Inc. N.A. and Sun National Bank; Director (since January 2018) of OceanFirst Financial Corp. and OceanFirst Bank.    Since November 2014

* Note: Prior to her retirement in 2014, Ms. Torres was employed by PGIM Investments LLC. Due to her prior employment, she is considered to be an “interested person” under the 1940 Act. Ms. Torres is a Non-Management Interested Board Member.

 

Fund Officers(a)            
     

Name

Date of Birth

Fund Position

   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years    Length of
Service as Fund
Officer
     

Raymond A. O’Hara

9/11/55

Chief Legal Officer

   Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since July 2010) of Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential); Vice President (March 2011-Present) of Pruco Life Insurance Company and Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey; Vice President and Corporate Counsel (March 2011-Present) of Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation; Chief Legal Officer of PGIM Investments LLC (since June 2012); Chief Legal Officer of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (since June 2012) and Corporate Counsel of AST Investment Services, Inc. (since June 2012); formerly Assistant Vice President and Corporate Counsel (September 2008-July 2010) of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.; formerly Associate (September 1980-December 1987) and Partner (January 1988–August 2008) of Blazzard & Hasenauer, P.C. (formerly, Blazzard, Grodd & Hasenauer, P.C.).    Since June 2012

PGIM Government Income Fund


Fund Officers(a)            
     

Name

Date of Birth

Fund Position

   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years    Length of
Service as Fund
Officer
     

Chad A. Earnst

8/14/75

Chief Compliance Officer

   Chief Compliance Officer (September 2014-Present) of PGIM Investments LLC; Chief Compliance Officer (September 2014-Present) of the PGIM Funds, Target Funds, Advanced Series Trust, The Prudential Series Fund, Prudential’s Gibraltar Fund, Inc., PGIM Global Short Duration High Yield Income Fund, Inc., PGIM Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc. and PGIM Jennison MLP Income Fund, Inc.; Global Head of Compliance for PGIM, Inc. (July 2018-Present); formerly Assistant Director (March 2010-August 2014) of the Asset Management Unit, Division of Enforcement, US Securities & Exchange Commission; Assistant Regional Director (January 2010-August 2014), Branch Chief (June 2006–December 2009) and Senior Counsel (April 2003-May 2006) of the Miami Regional Office, Division of Enforcement, US Securities & Exchange Commission.    Since September 2014
     

Dino Capasso

8/19/74

Deputy Chief Compliance

Officer

   Vice President and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (June 2017-Present) of PGIM Investments LLC; formerly, Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel (January 2016-June 2017), and Vice President and Counsel (February 2012-December 2015) of Pacific Investment Management Company LLC.    Since March 2018
     

Andrew R. French

12/22/62

Secretary

   Vice President of PGIM Investments LLC (December 2018-Present); formerly Vice President and Corporate Counsel (February 2010-December 2018) of Prudential; formerly Director and Corporate Counsel (2006-2010) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since January 2007) of PGIM Investments LLC; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since January 2007) of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC.    Since October 2006
     

Jonathan D. Shain

8/9/58

Assistant Secretary

   Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since August 1998) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since May 2001) of PGIM Investments LLC; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since February 2001) of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC; formerly Vice President and Assistant Secretary (May 2003-June 2005) of AST Investment Services, Inc.    Since May 2005
     

Claudia DiGiacomo

10/14/74

Assistant Secretary

   Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since January 2005) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of PGIM Investments LLC (since December 2005); formerly Associate at Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP (1999-2004).    Since December 2005
     

Diana N. Huffman

4/14/82

Assistant Secretary

   Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since September 2015) of Prudential; formerly Associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (2009-2015).    Since March 2019

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Fund Officers(a)            
     

Name

Date of Birth

Fund Position

   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years    Length of
Service as Fund
Officer
     

Christian J. Kelly

5/5/75

Treasurer and Principal

Financial

and Accounting Officer

   Vice President, Head of Fund Administration of PGIM Investments LLC (since November 2018); formerly, Director of Fund Administration of Lord Abbett & Co. LLC (2009-2018), Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer of the Lord Abbett Family of Funds (2017-2018); Director of Accounting, Avenue Capital Group (2008-2009); Senior Manager, Investment Management Practice of Deloitte & Touche LLP (1998-2007).    Since January 2019
     

Peter Parrella

8/21/58

Assistant Treasurer

   Vice President (since 2007) and Director (2004-2007) within PGIM Investments Fund Administration; formerly Tax Manager at SSB Citi Fund Management LLC (1997-2004).    Since June 2007
     

Lana Lomuti

6/7/67

Assistant Treasurer

   Vice President (since 2007) and Director (2005-2007), within PGIM Investments Fund Administration; formerly Assistant Treasurer (December 2007-February 2014) of The Greater China Fund, Inc.    Since April 2014
     

Linda McMullin

7/10/61

Assistant Treasurer

   Vice President (since 2011) and Director (2008-2011) within PGIM Investments Fund Administration.    Since April 2014
     

Kelly A. Coyne

9/8/68

Assistant Treasurer

   Director, Investment Operations of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (since 2010).    Since March 2015
     

Charles H. Smith

1/11/73

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

   Vice President, Corporate Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering Unit (since January 2015) of Prudential; committee member of the American Council of Life Insurers Anti-Money Laundering and Critical Infrastructure Committee (since January 2016); formerly Global Head of Economic Sanctions Compliance at AIG Property Casualty (February 2007-December 2014); Assistant Attorney General at the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Division of Public Advocacy. (August 1998-January 2007).    Since January 2017

(a) Excludes Mr. Parker and Mr. Benjamin, interested Board Members who also serve as President and Vice President, respectively.

Explanatory Notes to Tables:

 

 

Board Members are deemed to be “Interested,” as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of their affiliation with PGIM Investments LLC and/or an affiliate of PGIM Investments LLC.

 

 

Unless otherwise noted, the address of all Board Members and Officers is c/o PGIM Investments LLC, 655 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4410.

 

 

There is no set term of office for Board Members or Officers. The Board Members have adopted a retirement policy, which calls for the retirement of Board Members on December 31 of the year in which they reach the age of 75.

 

 

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

 

 

“Portfolios Overseen” includes all investment companies managed by PGIM Investments LLC. The investment companies for which PGIM Investments LLC serves as manager include the PGIM Funds, The Prudential Variable Contract Accounts, PGIM ETF Trust, PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc., PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc., The Prudential Series Fund, Prudential’s Gibraltar Fund, Inc. and the Advanced Series Trust.

PGIM Government Income Fund


 MAIL    TELEPHONE    WEBSITE

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

(800) 225-1852

 

pgiminvestments.com

 

PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans Keith F. Hartstein Laurie Simon Hodrick Michael S. Hyland Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC   655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

SUBADVISER   PGIM Fixed Income   655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment Management Services LLC   655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon   225 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC   PO Box 9658
Providence, RI 02940

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
  KPMG LLP   345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154

 

FUND COUNSEL   Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019

 


An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

E-DELIVERY
To receive your mutual fund documents online, go to pgiminvestments.com/edelivery and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via email when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your email address at any time by visiting the website address above.

 

SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Government Income Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. Beginning with reporting periods on or after March 31, 2019, Form N-PORT will replace Form N-Q. Form N-PORT will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission quarterly, and each Fund’s full portfolio holdings as of its first and third quarters of each fiscal year will be made publicly available 60 days after the end of each quarter.The Fund’s schedule of portfolio holdings is also available on the Fund’s website as of the end of each month no sooner than 15 days after the end of the month.

 

The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Fund’s Directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

Mutual Funds:

ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
  MAY LOSE VALUE   ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED
BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE


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PGIM GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND

 

SHARE CLASS   A   B   C   R   Z   R6*
NASDAQ   PGVAX   PBGPX   PRICX   JDRVX   PGVZX   PGIQX
CUSIP   74439V107   74439V206   74439V305   74439V503   74439V404   74439V875

 

*Formerly known as Class Q shares.

 

MF128E


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PGIM FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND

(Formerly known as Prudential Floating Rate Income Fund)

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the 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 reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (pgiminvestments.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-225-1852 or by sending an email request to PGIM Investments at shareholderreports@pgim.com.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary or follow instructions included with this notice to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 1-800-225-1852 or send an email request to shareholderreports@pgim.com to let the Fund know 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 fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

 

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Objective: Primary objective is to maximize current income. A secondary
objective is to seek capital appreciation, when consistent with the
primary objective.

 

Highlights (unaudited)

 

 

Security selection within the media/telecom sector boosted the Fund’s returns. Issue selection within food/tobacco and chemicals also lifted returns.

 

 

Within industry selection, underweights to the media/telecom and services sectors, coupled with an overweight to the retail sector, all boosted performance.

 

 

An underweight to, as well as issue selection within, BB-rated loans added to performance.

 

 

Overall issue selection was negative during the period, principally due to positioning within the energy, retail (despite benefiting from an overweight to the sector), and transportation sectors.

 

 

Issue selection within CCC-rated and B-rated loans hurt performance.

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The views expressed in this report and information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings are for the period covered by this report and are subject to change thereafter.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS), member SIPC. PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a registered investment adviser. PIMS and PGIM are Prudential Financial companies. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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PGIM FUNDS — UPDATE

 

The Board of Directors/Trustees for the Fund has approved the implementation of an automatic conversion feature for Class C shares, effective as of April 1, 2019. To reflect these changes, effective April 1, 2019, the section of the Fund’s Prospectus entitled “How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Fund Shares—How to Exchange Your Shares—Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares” is restated to read as follows:

 

This supplement should be read in conjunction with your Summary Prospectus, Statutory Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, be retained for future reference and is in addition to any existing Fund supplements.

 

  1.

In each Fund’s Statutory Prospectus, the following is added at the end of the section entitled “Fund Distributions And Tax Issues—If You Sell or Exchange Your Shares”:

 

Automatic Conversion of Class C Shares

The conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares—which happens automatically approximately 10 years after purchase—is not a taxable event for federal income tax purposes. For more information about the automatic conversion of Class C shares, see Class C Shares Automatically Convert to Class A Shares in How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Fund Shares.

 

  2.

In each Fund’s Statutory Prospectus, the following sentence is added at the end of the section entitled “How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Shares—Closure of Certain Share Classes to New Group Retirement Plans”:

 

Shareholders owning Class C shares may continue to hold their Class C shares until the shares automatically convert to Class A shares under the conversion schedule, or until the shareholder redeems their Class C shares.

 

  3.

In each Fund’s Statutory Prospectus, the following disclosure is added immediately following the section entitled “How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Shares—How to Buy Shares—Class B Shares Automatically Convert to Class A Shares”:

 

Class C Shares Automatically Convert to Class A Shares

Starting on or about April 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), Class C shares will be eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately ten years after the original date of purchase (the “Conversion Date”). Conversion will take place based on the relative NAV of the two classes, without the imposition of any sales load, fee or other charge. All such automatic conversions of Class C shares will constitute tax-free exchanges for federal income tax purposes.

 

For shareholders investing in Class C shares through retirement plans or omnibus accounts, and in certain other instances, the Fund and its agents may not have transparency into how

 

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long a shareholder has held Class C shares for purposes of determining whether such Class C shares are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares, and the relevant financial intermediary may not have the ability to track purchases in order to credit individual shareholders’ holding periods. In these circumstances, the Fund will not be able to automatically convert Class C shares into Class A shares as described above. In order to determine eligibility for conversion in these circumstances, it is the responsibility of the financial intermediary to notify the Fund that the shareholder is eligible for the conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares, and the financial intermediary may be required to maintain and provide the Fund with records that substantiate the holding period of Class C shares. It is the financial intermediary’s (and not the Fund’s) responsibility to keep records of transactions made in accounts it holds and to ensure that the shareholder is credited with the proper holding period based on such records or those provided to the financial intermediary by the shareholder. Please consult with your financial intermediary for the applicability of this conversion feature to your shares.

 

A financial intermediary may sponsor and/or control accounts, programs or platforms that impose a different conversion schedule or different eligibility requirements for the exchange of Class C shares for Class A shares (see Appendix A: Waivers and Discounts Available From Certain Financial Intermediaries of the Prospectus). Please consult with your financial intermediary if you have any questions regarding your shares’ conversion from Class C shares to Class A shares.

 

  4.

In Part II of each Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, the following disclosure is added immediately following the section entitled “Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Fund Shares—Share Classes—Automatic Conversion of Class B Shares”:

 

AUTOMATIC CONVERSION OF CLASS C SHARES. Starting on or about April 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), Class C shares will be eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately ten years after the original date of purchase (the “Conversion Date”). Conversion will take place based on the relative NAV of the two classes, without the imposition of any sales load, fee or other charge. Class C shares of a Fund acquired through automatic reinvestment of dividends or distributions will convert to Class A shares of the Fund on the Conversion Date pro rata with the converting Class C shares of the Fund that were not acquired through reinvestment of dividends or distributions. All such automatic conversions of Class C shares will constitute tax-free exchanges for federal income tax purposes.

 

For shareholders investing in Class C shares through retirement plans or omnibus accounts, and in certain other instances, the Fund and its agents may not have transparency into how long a shareholder has held Class C shares for purposes of determining whether such Class C shares are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares, and the relevant financial intermediary may not have the ability to track purchases in order to credit individual shareholders’ holding periods. In these circumstances, the Fund will not be able to automatically convert Class C shares into Class A shares as described above. In order to

 

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determine eligibility for conversion in these circumstances, it is the responsibility of the financial intermediary to notify the Fund that the shareholder is eligible for the conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares, and the financial intermediary may be required to maintain and provide the Fund with records that substantiate the holding period of Class C shares. It is the financial intermediary’s (and not the Fund’s) responsibility to keep records of transactions made in accounts it holds and to ensure that the shareholder is credited with the proper holding period based on such records or those provided to the financial intermediary by the shareholder. Please consult with your financial intermediary for the applicability of this conversion feature to your shares.

 

Class C shares were generally closed to investments by new group retirement plans effective on or about June 1, 2018. Group retirement plans (and their successor, related and affiliated plans) that have Class C shares of the Fund available to participants on or before the Effective Date may continue to open accounts for new participants in such share class and purchase additional shares in existing participant accounts.

 

The Fund has no responsibility for monitoring or implementing a financial intermediary’s process for determining whether a shareholder meets the required holding period for conversion. A financial intermediary may sponsor and/or control accounts, programs or platforms that impose a different conversion schedule or different eligibility requirements for the exchange of Class C shares for Class A shares, as set forth on Appendix A: Waivers and Discounts Available From Certain Financial Intermediaries of the Prospectus. In these cases, Class C shareholders may have their shares exchanged for Class A shares under the policies of the financial intermediary. Financial intermediaries will be responsible for making such exchanges in those circumstances. Please consult with your financial intermediary if you have any questions regarding your shares’ conversion from Class C shares to Class A shares.

 

- Not part of the Annual Report -

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     7  

Your Fund’s Performance

     8  

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

     9  

Strategy and Performance Overview

     12  

Fees and Expenses

     15  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     17  

 

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Letter from the President

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the annual report for PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2019.

 

We have important information to share with you. Effective June 11, 2018, Prudential Mutual Funds were renamed PGIM Funds. This renaming is part of our ongoing effort to further build our reputation and establish our global brand, which began when our firm adopted PGIM Investments as its name in April 2017. Please note that only the Fund’s name has changed. Your Fund’s management and operation, along with its symbols, remained the same.*

 

Global economic performance diverged during the reporting period. In the US, growth remained healthy, with both corporate profits and employment rising. The Federal Reserve hiked interest rate targets four times during the period, based on a strengthening labor market and rising economic activity. Growth in many other regions weakened. China showed signs of slowing amid trade tensions with the US, and turmoil grew in Great Britain as it negotiated an exit from the European Union. Several emerging market economies, such as Argentina and Brazil, faced severe challenges as well.

 

Despite the growing US economy, volatility returned to the equity markets during the period. Corporate tax cuts and regulatory reforms helped boost US stocks early in the year, but stocks declined significantly in the fall and ended the period modestly lower on concerns about China’s economy, a potential global trade war, and worries that profit growth might slow in 2019. Still, US returns outpaced global returns, which fell sharply in both developed foreign markets and emerging markets.

 

The overall bond market was virtually unchanged during the period, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index. Municipal bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and US Treasury bonds rose, while US investment-grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds, and emerging market debt fell. A major trend during the period was the flattening of the US Treasury yield curve, as the yield on fixed income investments with shorter maturities rose and made them more attractive to investors.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals. Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

April 15, 2019

 

*The Prudential Day One Funds did not change their names.

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

    Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/28/19
(with sales charges)
 
    One Year (%)     Five Years (%)     Since Inception (%)  
Class A     –0.75       2.70         3.50 (3/30/11)  
Class C       0.84       2.59         3.16 (3/30/11)  
Class Z       2.94       3.64         4.21 (3/30/11)  
Class R6*       2.99       N/A         3.87 (4/27/15)  
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index

 

   
      3.78       3.93        
Lipper Loan Participation Funds Average

 

   
      2.60       2.91        
     
   

Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/28/19

(without sales charges)

 
    One Year (%)     Five Years (%)     Since Inception (%)  
Class A       2.58       3.38         3.93 (3/30/11)  
Class C       1.82       2.59         3.16 (3/30/11)  
Class Z       2.94       3.64         4.21 (3/30/11)  
Class R6*       2.99       N/A         3.87 (4/27/15)  
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index       3.78       3.93        
Lipper Loan Participation Funds Average       2.60       2.91        

 

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Growth of a $10,000 Investment (unaudited)

 

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The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class Z shares with a similar investment in the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index by portraying the initial account values at the commencement of operations of Class Z shares (March 30, 2011) and the account values at the end of the current fiscal year (February 28, 2019) as measured on a quarterly basis. For purposes of the graph, and unless otherwise indicated, it has been assumed that (a) all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted; and (b) all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The line graph provides information for Class Z shares only. As indicated in the tables provided earlier, performance for other share classes will vary due to the differing charges and expenses applicable to each share class (as indicated in the following paragraphs). Without waiver of fees and/or expense reimbursement, if any, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

Past performance does not predict future performance. Total returns and the ending account values in the graph include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions in a hypothetical investment for the periods shown. The Fund’s total returns do not reflect the deduction of income taxes on an individual’s investment. Taxes may reduce your actual investment returns on income or gains paid by the Fund or any gains you may realize if you sell your shares.

 

Source: PGIM Investments LLC, Lipper Inc., and Credit Suisse

*Formerly known as Class Q shares.

Since Inception returns are provided for any share class with less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index and the Lipper Average are measured from the closest month-end to the class’ inception date.

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 

The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

         
     Class A   Class C   Class Z   Class R6*
Maximum initial sales charge   3.25% of the public offering price   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or net asset value at redemption)   1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage
of average daily net assets)
  0.25%   1.00%   None   None

*Formerly known as Class Q shares.

 

Benchmark Definitions

 

Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index—The Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index (the Index) is an unmanaged index that represents the investable universe of the dollar-denominated leveraged loan market. The average annual total returns for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares is 4.44% and 4.05% for Class R6 shares.

 

Lipper Loan Participation Funds Average—The Lipper Loan Participation Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper Loan Participation Funds universe for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average invest primarily in participation interests in collateralized senior corporate loans that have floating or variable rates. The average annual total returns for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares is 3.46% and 3.13% for Class R6 shares.

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

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Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/28/19 (%)  
AA     2.6  
BBB     7.2  
BB     38.9  
B     48.3  
CCC     2.5  
Not Rated     0.3  
Cash/Cash Equivalents     0.2  
Total Investments     100.0  

 

Source: PGIM Fixed Income

Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. These rating agencies are independent, and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change. Values may not sum to 100.0% due to rounding.

 

Distributions and Yields as of 2/28/19
  Total Distributions
Paid for

One Year ($)

   SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
   SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
Class A   0.47    5.53    5.29
Class C   0.40    4.97    4.66
Class Z   0.49    5.96    5.51
Class R6***   0.50    6.01    5.66

 

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

***Formerly known as Class Q shares.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview (unaudited)

 

How did the Fund perform?

The PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund’s Class Z shares rose 2.94% in the 12-month reporting period that ended February 28, 2019, underperforming the 3.78% return of the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index (the Index) but outperforming the 2.60% return of the Lipper Loan Participation Funds Average.

 

What were market conditions?

 

The bank loan market, as measured by the Index, posted a total return of 3.78% in the reporting period, underperforming high yield bonds (as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays US High Yield index) by 53 basis points (bps). One basis point equals 0.01%.

 

 

A modest decline in bank loan prices in the second quarter of 2018 was more than offset by the coupon return, equating to decent performance overall for the asset class as most other fixed income categories retreated due to many macro concerns, including Chinese growth concerns, US-North Korea relations, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries supply, Federal Reserve (Fed) and European Central Bank (ECB) policy, European politics, and emerging markets stress. Lower-rated loans, although comprising only about 5% of the Index, also outperformed. For the quarter, CCC-rated loans returned 1.9%, outpacing B-rated loans by 113 bps and BB-rated loans by 146 bps. Flows into loan funds continued in the second quarter, with the asset class seeing positive flow activity for 19 consecutive weeks during the quarter. Gross new-issue volume in the loan space during the quarter was down relative to 2017’s record pace but remained elevated based on historical averages. The loan market priced 412 issues for $259 billion in proceeds in the quarter. The technology sector continued its trend from recent quarters, once again leading the way in terms of loan issuance, and was followed by health care and gaming/lodging/leisure.

 

 

On the back of strong collateralized loan obligation (CLO) formation and heavy retail inflows, bank loans continued to produce solid, steady performance in the third quarter of 2018, generating a total return of 1.93%, as measured by the Index. Lower-rated loans continued to outperform. Flows into loan funds continued in the quarter, highlighted by positive flows in 34 of 36 weeks for 2018 year to date, as reported by Lipper. Gross new-issue volume in the loan space slowed considerably in the quarter, as repricing activity slowed. However, net new issuance held steady quarter-over-quarter at roughly $50 billion. The technology sector once again led the way in terms of issuance.

 

 

The leveraged loan market, which was largely immune to the volatility in early 2018, pulled back amid heavy retail fund outflows and an expected slowdown in CLO formation in the fourth quarter. Bank loans returned -3.08% during the quarter, as represented by the Index. Lower-rated loans underperformed. Loan flows turned sharply negative in the quarter. In fact, loan funds closed the period with four consecutive weekly outflows of $1 billion or greater, including the largest weekly outflow on record ($2.53 billion). And

 

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for the full year 2018, loan funds recorded net outflows of about $3 billion, as reported by Lipper. New-issue volume in the loan space slowed considerably in the second half of the year, totaling $197 billion, compared to approximately $500 billion over the first half. Energy, which is a much smaller component of the loan market, accounted for only 3% of 2018’s new-issue activity. Technology, health care, and services were the biggest contributors, making up nearly 40% of 2018 new issue volume.

 

 

After a very weak December 2018, US bank loans significantly improved in the first two months of 2019 following a strong jobs number, the Fed’s dovish policy narrative, and positive news regarding trade discussions with China. Loan new-issue activity increased in February with gross institutional loan volume totaling $24.9 billion. The year-to-date number reached $38.8 billion, which was 71% below last year’s total for the first two months of the year. Loan funds reported an outflow of $1.8 billion in February, the fifth consecutive month of outflows. The year-to-date outflows totaled $6.5 billion, compared to inflows of $1.7 billion over the same period last year. Gross US CLO volumes were $16.1 billion in February, which increased after the lows in January, bringing the year-to-date number to $22.8 billion.

 

What worked?

 

Security selection within the media/telecom sector boosted the Fund’s returns. Issue selection within food/tobacco and chemicals also lifted returns.

 

 

From a single-name credit perspective, positioning within Checkout Holding Corp. (media), Acosta Inc. (service), Ascent Resources LLC (energy), Petco Animal Supplies Inc. (retail), and Exela Intermediate LLC (service) were the overall top contributors to returns.

 

 

Within industry selection, underweights to the media/telecom and services sectors, coupled with an overweight to the retail sector, all boosted performance.

 

 

An underweight to, as well as issue selection within, BB-rated loans added to performance.

 

What didn’t work?

 

Overall issue selection was negative during the period, principally due to positioning within the energy, retail (despite benefiting from an overweight to the sector), and transportation sectors.

 

 

Issue selection within CCC-rated and single-B rated loans hurt performance.

 

 

Positioning within Alta Mesa Resources Inc. (energy), Tweddle Group Inc. (service), Digicel (media/telecom), and Lumileds Holding (manufacturing) were the largest single-name detractors from performance.

 

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Strategy and Performance Overview (continued)

 

 

Did the Fund use derivatives, and how did they affect performance?

The Fund held interest rate swaps to help manage the portfolio’s duration and yield curve exposure and to reduce its sensitivity to changes in the levels of interest rates. Duration measures the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a bond to a change in interest rates. Overall, this strategy had a negligible impact on performance during the reporting period. The Fund also participated in credit default swaps. This strategy also had a negligible impact on performance.

 

Current outlook

US leveraged loans have experienced technical pressure from a slowdown in CLO formation and lack of concern for higher interest rates. Because of this near-term technical weakness, the relative value of loans has improved, particularly in the BB-rated and higher-quality part of the market. Although PGIM Fixed Income has a neutral near-term view for bank loans, its favorable long-term view of BB-rated loans is supported by a conviction that these credits have relatively lower debt loads, less earnings volatility, and enhanced liquidity versus B-rated issuers. These factors result in enhanced lender protection, debt coverage, and higher recovery values than their B-rated peers.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended February 28, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month 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 table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period

 

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Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table 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 table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM Floating
Rate Income Fund
 

Beginning Account

Value
September 1, 2018

    Ending Account
Value
February 28, 2019
   

Annualized

Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period

    Expenses Paid
During  the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,009.80       0.95   $ 4.73  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.08       0.95   $ 4.76  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,006.10       1.70   $ 8.46  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.36       1.70   $ 8.50  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,011.00       0.70   $ 3.49  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.32       0.70   $ 3.51  
Class R6**   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,011.20       0.65   $ 3.24  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.57       0.65   $ 3.26  

 

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended February 28, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ended February 28, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

 

**Formerly known as Class Q shares.

 

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Schedule of Investments

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    99.4%

       

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES    2.6%

       

Collateralized Loan Obligations

                               

Jefferson Mill CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2015-01A, Class BR, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.950%

    4.726 %(c)      10/20/31       1,700     $ 1,703,256  

KVK CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2018-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.650%

    4.294 (c)      05/20/29       2,500       2,487,955  

OZLM Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2014-06A, Class A2AS, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.523 (c)      04/17/31       4,250       4,255,912  

Park Avenue Institutional Advisers CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2018-01A, Class A2, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.900%

    4.392 (c)      10/20/31       5,000       4,991,188  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2016-04A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.950%

    4.730 (c)      10/18/31       4,000       4,008,790  

Vibrant CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2016-04A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.400%

    5.161 (c)      07/20/28       3,000       3,002,891  

Zais CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2015-03A, Class A2R, 144A, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.190%

    4.977 (c)      07/15/31       6,000       5,880,030  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $26,465,836)

          26,330,022  
       

 

 

 

BANK LOANS    93.8%

       

Advertising    0.4%

                               

Acosta, Inc.,
Tranche B-1 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      09/26/21       720       362,962  

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      07/23/21       1,911       1,666,510  

Incremental Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      07/23/21       421       366,875  

Term Loan (Second Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 6.500%

    8.990 (c)      07/25/22       750       561,094  

Vestcom Parent Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%/PRIME + 3.000%^

    7.830 (c)      12/19/23       1,583       1,519,464  
       

 

 

 
          4,476,905  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Aerospace & Defense    1.0%

                               

Transdigm, Inc.,

       

New Tranche E Term Loans, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 %(c)      05/30/25       3,379     $ 3,328,783  

New Tranche G Term Loans, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      08/22/24       6,913       6,810,942  
       

 

 

 
          10,139,725  

Apparel    0.3%

                               

Calceus Acquisition, Inc.,
Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 5.500%

    8.000 (c)      02/12/25       2,550       2,538,844  

Oak Parent, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%^

    6.990 (c)      10/26/23       1,035       962,589  
       

 

 

 
          3,501,433  

Auto Manufacturers    0.7%

                               

Navistar Financial Corp.,
New TLB Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.250 (c)      07/30/25       3,905       3,890,730  

Navistar, Inc.,
Tranche B Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.020 (c)      11/06/24       2,426       2,414,384  

UOS LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.500%^

    7.990 (c)      04/18/23       650       653,447  
       

 

 

 
          6,958,561  

Auto Parts & Equipment    2.1%

                               

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%^

    4.490 (c)      10/01/25       1,564       1,544,627  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.,
Tranche B Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      04/06/24       2,463       2,402,862  

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.,
Additional Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%^

    4.490 (c)      11/02/23       3,062       2,969,507  

Garrett LX III Sarl (Switzerland),
Dollar Tranche B Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.500%^

    5.330 (c)      09/27/25       848       837,277  

Innovative Xcessories & Services LLC,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.750%^

    7.250 (c)      11/29/22       1,286       1,279,481  

K & N Parent, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.750%

    7.240 (c)      10/20/23       1,650       1,628,361  

Superior Industries International, Inc.,
Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%^

    6.490 (c)      05/22/24       1,187       1,154,575  

Tenneco, Inc.,
Tranche B Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      10/01/25       850       840,792  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Auto Parts & Equipment (cont’d.)

                               

Tower Automotive Holdings USA LLC,
Third Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.310 %(c)      03/07/24       1,254     $ 1,206,933  

Truck Hero, Inc.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.240 (c)      04/22/24       3,588       3,435,569  

Visteon Corp.,
New Term Loan B, 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.310 (c)      03/25/24       3,700       3,630,952  
       

 

 

 
          20,930,936  

Banks    0.0%

                               

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%^

    4.730 (c)      11/07/25       500       496,250  

Beverages    0.4%

                               

Arctic Glacier USA, Inc.,
Specified Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    5.990 (c)      03/20/24       2,501       2,448,933  

Sunshine Investments BV (Netherlands),
Facility B3 Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.930 (c)      03/28/25       1,550       1,538,375  
       

 

 

 
          3,987,308  

Building Materials    2.1%

                               

Airxcel, Inc.,

       

Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    6.990 (c)      04/28/25       970       906,259  

Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 8.750%

    11.240 (c)      04/27/26       225       203,625  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.,
2017 Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.800 (c)      02/29/24       1,990       1,908,547  

CHI Overhead Doors, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.740 (c)      07/29/22       2,488       2,478,544  

Diversitech Holdings, Inc.,
Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.800 (c)      06/03/24       1,757       1,708,890  

Forterra Finance LLC,
Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      10/25/23       1,693       1,567,290  

Jeld-Wen, Inc.,
Term B-4 Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.800 (c)      12/14/24       2,916       2,870,818  

Pisces Midco, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.550 (c)      04/12/25       3,528       3,431,457  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Building Materials (cont’d.)

                               

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 %(c)      11/15/23       4,779     $ 4,709,341  

Summit Materials LLC,
New Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      11/21/24       1,494       1,482,513  
       

 

 

 
          21,267,284  

Chemicals    3.0%

                               

Alpha US Bidco, Inc. (United Kingdom),
Initial Term B-1 Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.800 (c)      01/31/24       1,606       1,577,112  

Chemours Co. (The),
Tranche B-2 US Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.250 (c)      04/03/25       2,224       2,197,933  

Colouroz Midco - Colouroz Investment 2 LLC,
Second Lien Initial Term B-2 Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 7.250%^

    10.030 (c)      09/06/22       118       100,154  

CSC Holdings LLC,
2017 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    5.990 (c)      12/23/24       1,812       1,809,460  

Cyanco Intermediate 2 Corp.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    5.990 (c)      03/16/25       3,231       3,199,170  

HB Fuller Co.,
Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.480 (c)      10/21/24       887       878,104  

Messer Industries USA, Inc.,
Term Loan

    (p)      10/31/25       2,650       2,631,781  

Oxea Corp.,
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.060 (c)      10/14/24       2,850       2,838,137  

Plaskolite PPC Intermediate II LLC,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.740 (c)      12/15/25       1,650       1,654,125  

Solenis International LP,

       

First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%^

    6.583 (c)      06/26/25       3,310       3,280,848  

Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 8.500%

    11.130 (c)      06/26/26       1,500       1,434,375  

Starfruit Finco BV (Netherlands),
Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.760 (c)      10/01/25       5,075       5,049,625  

Tronox Finance LLC,
First Lien Blocked Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      09/23/24       510       508,033  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Chemicals (cont’d.)

                               

Tronox Finance LLC, (cont’d.)

       

First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 %(c)      09/23/24       1,177     $ 1,172,383  

Venator Materials LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.490 (c)      08/08/24       1,990       1,965,050  
       

 

 

 
          30,296,290  

Coal    0.2%

                               

Consol Energy, Inc.,
Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 6.000%

    8.500 (c)      11/28/22       984       991,129  

Murray Energy Corp.,
Superpriority Term B-2 Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 7.250%

    9.880 (c)      10/17/22       793       653,512  
       

 

 

 
          1,644,641  

Commercial Services    5.9%

                               

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      04/09/25       1,816       1,804,526  

Alixpartners LLP,
2017 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      04/04/24       2,404       2,397,625  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC,

       

Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.740 (c)      07/28/22       700       689,150  

Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      07/28/22       2,119       2,079,001  

ASGN, Inc.,
Initial Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      04/02/25       1,649       1,635,851  

Barbri, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%^

    6.760 (c)      12/01/23       691       684,304  

Belron Finance US LLC,
First Incremental Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.500%^

    5.190 (c)      11/13/25       1,500       1,496,250  

Camelot US Acquisition I Co.,
2017-2 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      10/03/23       4,234       4,217,855  

Eab Global, Inc.,
First Lien Term Loan, 2 - 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.400 (c)      11/17/24       3,077       2,985,051  

Financial & Risk US Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      10/01/25       6,100       6,002,144  

Global Payments, Inc.,
Term Loan B4, 1 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.240 (c)      10/17/25       1,050       1,041,687  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     21  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description

  Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                               

IRI Holdings, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    7.130 %(c)      12/01/25       2,850     $ 2,804,876  

Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC,
2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    5.990 (c)      07/03/24       2,750       2,739,546  

Laureate Education, Inc.,
Series 2024 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%/PRIME + 2.500%

    7.000 (c)      04/26/24       3,736       3,735,287  

Legalzoom.com, Inc.,
2018 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    6.990 (c)      11/21/24       868       868,344  

Packers Holdings LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      12/04/24       3,349       3,277,549  

Parexel International Corp.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      09/27/24       3,372       3,270,052  

PSC Industrial Holdings Corp.,
Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      10/11/24       2,057       2,013,026  

St. George’s University Scholastic Services LLC (Canada),
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.000 (c)      07/17/25       3,707       3,679,439  

Sterling Midco Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    5.990 (c)      06/19/24       1,702       1,634,159  

Syniverse Holdings, Inc.,
Tranche C Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.000%

    7.490 (c)      03/09/23       3,651       3,445,204  

Team Health Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.240 (c)      02/06/24       2,862       2,589,826  

TMK Hawk Parent Corp.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.000 (c)      08/28/24       1,839       1,593,935  

Tweddle Group, Inc.,
Effective Date Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%^

    6.980 (c)      09/17/23       327       261,588  

United Rentals, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.240 (c)      10/31/25       998       995,630  

VT Topco, Inc.,

       

First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2 - 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.505 (c)      08/01/25       180       179,322  

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.550 (c)      08/01/25       1,383       1,374,754  
       

 

 

 
          59,495,981  

Computers    2.8%

                               

Conduent Business Services LLC,
Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      12/07/23       2,517       2,484,731  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Computers (cont’d.)

                               

Dell International LLC,
Refinancing Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.500 %(c)      09/07/23       3,757     $ 3,742,014  

Genuine Financial Holdings LLC,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.550 (c)      07/11/25       1,022       1,007,101  

McAfee LLC,

       

Second Lien Initial Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 8.500%

    10.990 (c)      09/29/25       825       834,281  

Term B USD Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      09/30/24       4,468       4,474,603  

Neustar, Inc.,

       

First Lien Term Loan B4, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    5.990 (c)      08/08/24       2,300       2,204,071  

Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 8.000%

    10.490 (c)      08/08/25       550       537,476  

Peak 10 Holding Corp.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.300 (c)      08/01/24       3,987       3,771,433  

Procera Networks, Inc. (Canada),
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%^

    7.010 (c)      10/31/25       1,850       1,836,125  

SonicWall US Holdings, Inc.,
First Lien Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.180 (c)      05/17/25       1,970       1,923,273  

VeriFone Systems, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.680 (c)      08/20/25       1,945       1,937,020  

Western Digital Corp.,
New Term Loan B-4, 1 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.230 (c)      04/29/23       2,985       2,928,994  
       

 

 

 
          27,681,122  

Cosmetics/Personal Care    0.1%

                               

Revlon Consumer Products Corp.,
Initial Term B Loan, 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.083 (c)      09/07/23       1,932       1,433,197  

Distribution/Wholesale    0.7%

                               

American Tire Distributors, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 7.500%

    10.130 (c)      09/02/24       630       571,393  

CSC Holdings LLC,
Term B-1 Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    6.030 (c)      11/14/22       1,496       1,477,033  

Fastener Acquisition, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 4.250%^

    6.895 (c)      03/28/25       1,117       1,088,648  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     23  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Distribution/Wholesale (cont’d.)

                               

Fastener Acquisition, Inc., (cont’d.)

       

Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 8.750%^

    11.550 %(c)      03/30/26       87     $ 80,500  

Fleetpride, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.500%^

    7.300 (c)      02/04/26       700       696,500  

Owens & Minor, Inc.,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    7.010 (c)      05/02/25       1,990       1,731,300  

Univar USA, Inc.,

       

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      07/01/24       1,118       1,115,489  

Term Loan

    (p)      07/31/24       675       673,481  
       

 

 

 
          7,434,344  

Diversified Financial Services    2.0%

                               

Advisor Group, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.240 (c)      08/15/25       1,147       1,147,125  

Capital Automotive LP,
Initial Tranche B Term Loan (Second Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 6.000%

    8.490 (c)      03/24/25       773       764,818  

Focus Financial Partners LLC,
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      07/03/24       1,391       1,385,079  

HarbourVest Partners, LP,
Term Loan, 2 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.850 (c)      03/03/25       4,647       4,606,385  

Hudson River Trading LLC,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    5.990 (c)      04/03/25       3,003       3,000,571  

LiquidNet Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.740 (c)      07/15/24       2,045       2,024,157  

Stepstone Group, LP,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%^

    6.490 (c)      03/27/25       1,342       1,335,657  

VFH Parent LLC,
Term Loan

    (p)      02/28/26       5,350       5,359,362  
       

 

 

 
          19,623,154  

Electric    1.6%

                               

Calpine Corp.,

       

Term Loan (05/15), 3 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    5.310 (c)      01/15/24       4,084       4,058,738  

Term Loan (2015), 3 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    5.310 (c)      01/15/23       728       723,408  

Term Loan (2016), 3 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    5.310 (c)      05/31/23       496       492,728  

Helix Gen Funding LLC,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      06/03/24       1,371       1,326,954  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

24  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Electric (cont’d.)

                               

NRG Energy, Inc.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.240 %(c)      06/30/23       1,484     $ 1,475,882  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

       

2018 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.485 (c)      12/31/25       6,984       6,955,975  

Initial Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      08/04/23       995       990,882  
       

 

 

 
          16,024,567  

Electrical Components & Equipment    0.4%

                               

Energizer Holdings, Inc.,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      12/17/25       1,325       1,320,031  

Pelican Products, Inc.,
Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.010 (c)      05/01/25       2,410       2,374,316  
       

 

 

 
          3,694,347  

Electronics    0.5%

                               

Celestica, Inc. (Canada),

       

Incremental Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.980 (c)      06/27/25       900       884,250  

Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.130%^

    4.600 (c)      06/27/25       2,761       2,678,291  

Southwire Co. LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.480 (c)      05/19/25       368       363,044  

TTM Technologies, Inc.,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    5.010 (c)      09/30/24       1,381       1,358,580  
       

 

 

 
          5,284,165  

Engineering & Construction    1.7%

                               

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 2 - 3 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.955 (c)      06/21/24       3,472       3,390,745  

DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2, Inc.,

       

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.490 (c)      02/03/25       2,587       2,534,937  

Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 6.750%^

    9.240 (c)      02/02/26       500       480,000  

Dynasty Acquistion Co., Inc.,
Term Loan

    (p)      02/28/26       1,821       1,824,881  

Hamilton Holdco LLC (Australia),
Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.000%^

    4.810 (c)      07/02/25       821       817,797  

Interior Logic Group, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.800 (c)      05/30/25       794       782,466  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     25  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Engineering & Construction (cont’d.)

                               

Standard Aero Ltd.,
Term Loan

    %(p)      02/28/26       979     $ 981,119  

StandardAero Aviation Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      07/07/22       3,744       3,734,907  

Trc Companies, Inc.,
Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    5.990 (c)      06/21/24       2,363       2,333,665  
       

 

 

 
          16,880,517  

Entertainment    1.7%

                               

Affinity Gaming LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      07/03/23       1,421       1,374,521  

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. (Australia),
Term B-3 Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.530 (c)      10/19/24       3,679       3,653,129  

CEOCL LLC,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      10/07/24       4,169       4,126,929  

Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 5.500%^

    8.240 (c)      02/28/20       1,198       1,030,364  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.,
Term B-1 Facility Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.840 (c)      10/15/25       1,615       1,606,546  

Scientific Games International, Inc.,
Initial Term B-5 Loan, 1 - 2 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.285 (c)      08/14/24       4,871       4,822,252  
       

 

 

 
          16,613,741  

Environmental Control    0.6%

                               

GFL Environmental, Inc. (Canada),
2018 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      05/30/25       2,718       2,674,000  

Gopher Resource LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.740 (c)      03/06/25       2,259       2,253,658  

Robertshaw US Holdings Corp.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    6.000 (c)      02/28/25       1,117       1,046,777  
       

 

 

 
          5,974,435  

Foods    2.8%

                               

Albertson’s LLC,
2018 Term B-7 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      11/17/25       2,649       2,631,300  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

26  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Foods (cont’d.)

                               

Albertson’s LLC, (cont’d.)

       

Replacement 2017-1 Term B-6 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.480 %(c)      06/22/23       485     $ 483,170  

Chefs’ Warehouse Inc., (The),
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    5.990 (c)      06/22/22       1,693       1,684,156  

CSM Bakery Solutions LLC,

       

First Lien Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.800 (c)      07/03/20       2,811       2,628,602  

Term Loan (Second Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 7.750%

    10.550 (c)      07/05/21       900       823,500  

H-Food Holdings LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.690%

    6.180 (c)      05/23/25       2,239       2,208,527  

High Liner Foods, Inc. (Canada),
Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    6.033 (c)      04/26/21       2,350       1,927,000  

JBS USA Lux SA,
Initial Term Loan, 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    5.145 (c)      10/30/22       2,788       2,777,675  

Milk Specialties Co.,
New Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.490 (c)      08/16/23       3,751       3,727,659  

Shearer’s Foods LLC,
First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.740 (c)      06/30/21       4,049       3,996,837  

Sigma Bidco BV (Netherlands),
Facility B2 Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.800 (c)      07/02/25       2,811       2,780,425  

United Natural Foods, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%^

    6.740 (c)      10/22/25       2,850       2,522,250  
       

 

 

 
          28,191,101  

Hand/Machine Tools    0.3%

                               

Milacron LLC,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%^

    4.990 (c)      09/28/23       2,638       2,591,657  

Healthcare-Products    1.2%

                               

Avantor, Inc.,
Initial B1 Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.570 (c)      11/21/24       2,236       2,241,658  

CPI Holdco LLC,
Closing Date Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    6.240 (c)      03/21/24       2,414       2,383,848  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA,
2017 Term B Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.550 (c)      09/24/24       1,787       1,708,971  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (Luxembourg),
Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.750 (c)      06/30/25       3,967       3,924,192  

Sterigenics Nordion Holdings LLC,
Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.490 (c)      05/15/22       1,984       1,942,074  
       

 

 

 
          12,200,743  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     27  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Healthcare-Services    6.6%

                               

Accelerated Health Systems LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    6.010 %(c)      10/31/25       1,675     $ 1,670,813  

Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc.,

       

2017-2 New Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.740 (c)      03/14/25       1,612       1,562,159  

2018 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      04/28/22       2,345       2,267,875  

Air Methods Corp.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.300 (c)      04/21/24       2,721       2,204,026  

Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc.,

       

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    6.990 (c)      10/24/23       3,865       3,826,785  

Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 10.000%^

    12.490 (c)      04/24/24       825       816,750  

ATI Holdings Acquisition, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    5.980 (c)      05/10/23       3,807       3,730,514  

BW NHHC Holdco, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.000%

    7.480 (c)      05/15/25       1,741       1,693,366  

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.,
Incremental 2021 Term H Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.880 (c)      01/27/21       1,671       1,664,932  

DentalCorp Perfect Smile ULC (Canada),

       

Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      06/06/25       231       228,493  

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      06/06/25       1,254       1,240,379  

Envision Healthcare Corporation,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      10/10/25       3,300       3,176,250  

Explorer Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.550 (c)      05/02/23       1,877       1,862,994  

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.,

       

First Lien Closing Date Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.250 (c)      07/02/25       4,239       4,244,674  

Second Lien Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 7.000%

    9.500 (c)      07/02/26       1,125       1,144,688  

HCA, Inc.,
Tranche B10 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      03/13/25       1,765       1,764,646  

Heartland Dental LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      04/30/25       882       870,214  

LifePoint Health, Inc.,
First Lien Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    6.980 (c)      11/17/25       4,500       4,477,500  

Medical Solutions Holdings, Inc.,
Closing Date Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.240 (c)      06/14/24       1,138       1,135,057  

Midwest Physician Administrative Services, LLC,
Repricing Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      08/15/24       2,739       2,684,305  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

28  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Healthcare-Services (cont’d.)

                               

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.550 %(c)      06/07/23       4,258     $ 4,211,696  

Phoenix Guarantor, Inc.,

       

Term Loan

    (p)      03/31/26       2,062       2,046,171  

Term Loan

    (p)      03/31/26       187       186,016  

Select Medical Corp.,
Repriced Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%/PRIME + 1.500%^

    5.995 (c)      03/01/21       2,516       2,494,073  

Sound Inpatient Physicians, Inc.,

       

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      06/27/25       1,444       1,435,874  

Second Lien Initial Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 6.750%

    9.240 (c)      06/26/26       500       495,313  

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.750 (c)      09/02/24       3,892       3,792,940  

Syneos Health, Inc.,
Replacement Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      08/01/24       1,226       1,194,868  

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      06/24/24       2,029       2,020,599  

US Renal Care, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    7.050 (c)      12/30/22       4,743       4,731,050  

Wink Holdco, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.490 (c)      12/02/24       1,241       1,225,094  
       

 

 

 
          66,100,114  

Holding Companies-Diversified    0.8%

                               

Belfor Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan^

    (p)      03/31/26       1,500       1,503,750  

Ozark Holdings LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.740 (c)      07/03/23       1,407       1,350,591  

Travelport Finance Sarl (Luxembourg),
Initial Term Loans, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    5.180 (c)      03/17/25       5,687       5,682,068  
       

 

 

 
          8,536,409  

Home Builders    0.1%

                               

Thor Industries, Inc.,
Initial USD Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.310 (c)      02/02/26       801       778,725  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     29  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Home Furnishings    0.4%

                               

Global Appliance, Inc.,
Tranche B Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%^

    6.500 %(c)      09/30/24       3,538     $ 3,528,813  

Household Products/Wares    0.3%

                               

Diamond BV,
Initial USD Term Loan, 2 - 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.685 (c)      09/06/24       3,396       3,271,447  

Housewares 0.3%

                               

Carlisle Foodservice Products, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      03/20/25       1,864       1,799,018  

Lifetime Brands, Inc.,
Tranche B Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    5.990 (c)      02/28/25       819       802,436  
       

 

 

 
          2,601,454  

Insurance 1.3%

                               

Amwins Group, Inc.,
Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.255 (c)      01/25/24       3,014       2,996,990  

Asurion LLC,

       

New B-7 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      11/03/24       4,701       4,698,437  

Replacement B-6 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      11/03/23       499       498,547  

Second Lien Replacement B-2 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 6.500%

    8.990 (c)      08/04/25       1,325       1,345,428  

FHC Health Systems, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.490 (c)      12/23/21       1,605       1,324,242  

Hyperion Refinance Sarl (United Kingdom),
Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.000 (c)      12/20/24       2,079       2,066,748  
       

 

 

 
          12,930,392  

Internet 0.4%

                               

Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.750 (c)      10/19/23       2,889       2,871,407  

Shutterfly, Inc.,
Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.250 (c)      08/17/24       1,500       1,479,375  
       

 

 

 
          4,350,782  

Investment Companies 0.3%

                               

EIG Management Co. LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      02/24/25       719       715,965  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

30  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Investment Companies (cont’d.)

                               

Masergy Holdings, Inc.,
2017 Replacement Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    6.050 %(c)      12/15/23       1,519     $ 1,469,633  

Road Infrastructure Investment Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%/PRIME + 2.500%

    7.120 (c)      06/13/23       1,513       1,267,038  
       

 

 

 
          3,452,636  

Iron/Steel    0.1%

                               

Phoenix Services International LLC,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.270 (c)      03/01/25       1,340       1,321,452  

Leisure Time    1.1%

                               

Alterra Mountain Co.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      07/31/24       1,664       1,658,037  

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),
Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      05/23/25       2,911       2,876,178  

Clubcorp Holdings, Inc.,
Term B Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.550 (c)      09/18/24       2,680       2,597,663  

Recess Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.395 (c)      09/30/24       2,391       2,312,910  

Sabre Glbl, Inc.,
2018 Other Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      02/22/24       1,151       1,147,632  
       

 

 

 
          10,592,420  

Lodging    1.3%

                               

Caesars Resort Collection LLC,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      12/23/24       3,438       3,426,388  

CityCenter Holdings LLC,
Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      04/18/24       4,836       4,786,176  

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. (Canada),
Restated Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      11/30/23       2,078       2,062,787  

Station Casinos LLC,
Term B Facility Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    5.000 (c)      06/08/23       963       953,307  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.750 (c)      10/30/24       1,875       1,850,001  
       

 

 

 
          13,078,659  

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     31  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Machinery-Construction & Mining    0.7%

                               

North American Lifting Holdings, Inc.,

       

Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    7.300 %(c)      11/27/20       4,057     $  3,689,130  

Loan (Second Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 9.000%^

    11.800 (c)      11/26/21       900       751,500  

Revere Power LLC,

       

Term Loan

    (p)      03/31/26       950       933,852  

Term Loan

    (p)      03/31/26       150       146,898  

Terex Corp.,
Incremental U.S. Term Loan (2018), 1 Month LIBOR +
2.000%^

    4.490 (c)      01/31/24       1,675       1,654,303  
       

 

 

 
          7,175,683  

Machinery-Diversified    2.6%

                               

AI Alpine AT Bidco,
Facility B (USD), 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.990 (c)      11/30/25       1,225       1,200,500  

CD&R Hydra Buyer, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.740 (c)      12/11/24       1,884       1,855,721  

Clark Equipment Co. (South Korea),
Refinancing Tranche B Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.800 (c)      05/18/24       5,360       5,299,831  

Douglas Dynamics LLC,
2017 Replacement Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.500 (c)      12/31/21       1,238       1,225,615  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.750%^

    7.240 (c)      08/29/23       716       712,358  

Engineered Machinery Holdings, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    6.050 (c)      07/19/24       3,407       3,270,554  

Hyster Yale Group, Inc.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.740 (c)      05/30/23       873       866,591  

New VAC US LLC (Germany),
Term B Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%^

    6.800 (c)      03/08/25       1,638       1,617,155  

Pro Mach Group, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      03/07/25       3,201       3,134,796  

Rexnord LLC,
Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.493 (c)      08/21/24       2,000       1,994,000  

Sunsource, Inc.,
Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 8.000%

    10.490 (c)      04/30/26       300       281,250  

Thermon Holding Corp.,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.260 (c)      10/30/24       1,119       1,119,450  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

32  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

 

Machinery-Diversified (cont’d.)

                               

Titan Acquisition Ltd. (Canada),
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 %(c)      03/28/25       2,482     $ 2,378,229  

Welbilt, Inc.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%^

    4.990 (c)      10/23/25       1,425       1,417,875  
       

 

 

 
          26,373,925  

Media    6.3%

                               

A-L Parent LLC,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.750 (c)      12/01/23       1,011       1,008,526  

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg),
October 2017 USD Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.230 (c)      01/31/26       741       718,406  

Beasley Mezzanine Holdings LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.480 (c)      11/01/23       2,049       2,038,921  

CBS Radio, Inc.,
Term Loan B-1, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.240 (c)      11/18/24       2,441       2,425,577  

Charter Communications Operating LLC,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.500 (c)      04/30/25       5,472       5,454,774  

Cogeco Communications,
LP, Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.380%

    4.870 (c)      01/03/25       3,713       3,669,104  

CSC Holdings LLC,
2017 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      07/15/25       992       981,259  

February 2019 Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.590 (c)      04/15/27       850       845,750  

October 2018 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%^

    4.740 (c)      01/15/26       3,700       3,663,000  

Entravision Communications Corp.,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.240 (c)      11/29/24       1,654       1,563,098  

Gray Television, Inc.,
Term C Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    5.010 (c)      01/02/26       1,400       1,386,000  

Meredith Corp.,
Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      01/31/25       2,014       2,010,093  

Mission Broadcasting, Inc.,
Term B-3 Loan,
1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%^

    4.760 (c)      01/17/24       261       257,448  

NEP Group, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      10/20/25       2,000       2,000,000  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.,
Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      01/17/24       1,443       1,417,805  

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     33  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Media (cont’d.)

                               

Nielsen Finance LLC,
Class B-4 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.520 %(c)      10/04/23       4,081     $ 4,051,626  

Numericable US LLC (France),

       

USD TLB-11 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.240 (c)      07/31/25       590       567,394  

USD TLB-12 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.690%

    6.180 (c)      01/31/26       1,703       1,643,817  

USD TLB-13 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.490 (c)      08/14/26       2,494       2,425,172  

Radiate HoldCo LLC,
Closing Date Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      02/01/24       5,153       5,122,242  

Tribune Media Co.,
Term C Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      01/27/24       3,933       3,925,725  

UnityMedia Hessen GmbH & Co. (Germany),

       

First Lien Term Loan D, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      01/15/26       2,000       1,987,500  

Senior Facility B, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      09/30/25       1,000       993,750  

Univision Communications, Inc.,
2017 Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      03/15/24       3,609       3,352,239  

UPC Financing Partnership,
Facility AR, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      01/15/26       3,291       3,285,571  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC,
K Facility, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      01/15/26       3,000       2,979,750  

WideOpenWest Finance LLC,
Refinancing Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.730 (c)      08/18/23       3,027       2,981,397  
       

 

 

 
          62,755,944  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware    1.8%

                               

Anvil International LLC,
Initial Term Loan B, 1 - 2 Month LIBOR + 4.500%^

    7.040 (c)      08/01/24       2,550       2,537,163  

Crosby US Acquisition Corp.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.480 (c)      11/23/20       9,284       8,859,201  

Dynacast International LLC,
Term B-1 Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.770 (c)      01/28/22       3,316       3,266,019  

Global Brass & Copper, Inc.,
New Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%^

    5.000 (c)      05/29/25       1,990       1,979,873  

Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.,
Tranche B Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.250 (c)      06/27/24       542       538,364  

Wireco Worldgroup, Inc. (Cayman Islands),
First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.000%

    7.490 (c)      09/29/23       858       857,160  
       

 

 

 
          18,037,780  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

34  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Mining    0.3%

                               

Aleris International, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.750%

    7.240 %(c)      02/27/23       1,320     $ 1,322,600  

Covia Holdings Corp.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.550 (c)      06/02/25       1,468       1,240,143  
       

 

 

 
          2,562,743  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing    0.1%

                               

International Textile Group, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.000%

    7.510 (c)      05/01/24       1,062       1,032,370  

Oil & Gas    1.0%

                               

Ascent Resources Marcellus LLC,
Exit Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 6.500%

    9.020 (c)      03/30/23       250       249,479  

California Resources Corp.,
Term Loan (08/16),
1 Month LIBOR + 10.380%^

    12.870 (c)      12/31/21       1,275       1,332,375  

Citgo Petroleum Corp.,
Term B Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.300 (c)      07/29/21       3,083       3,005,747  

Delek Us Holdings, Inc.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.750 (c)      03/31/25       2,335       2,300,337  

PowerTeam Services LLC,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    6.060 (c)      03/06/25       3,674       3,529,906  
       

 

 

 
          10,417,844  

Oil & Gas Services    0.2%

                               

Lucid Energy Group II Borrower LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.490 (c)      02/17/25       1,974       1,835,587  

Packaging & Containers    1.6%

                               

Albea Beauty Holdings SA (France),
Facility B2 (USD), 3 - 6 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.845 (c)      04/22/24       1,266       1,243,292  

Berry Global, Inc.,
Term R Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.520 (c)      01/19/24       2,588       2,576,618  

BWay Holding Co.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    6.030 (c)      04/03/24       1,391       1,363,242  

Charter Nex US, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      05/16/24       2,399       2,343,108  

Multi-Color Corp.,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%^

    4.490 (c)      10/31/24       1,496       1,466,297  

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     35  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Packaging & Containers (cont’d.)

                               

Plaze, Inc.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    6.010 %(c)      07/31/22       1,868     $ 1,849,404  

Pregis Holding I Corp.,
First Lien Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    6.310 (c)      05/20/21       2,109       2,077,545  

Ring Container Technologies LLC,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.240 (c)      10/31/24       1,259       1,233,386  

Tank Holding Corp.,
New Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.765 (c)      03/17/22       2,160       2,146,819  
       

 

 

 
          16,299,711  

Pharmaceuticals    3.3%

                               

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    5.990 (c)      09/26/24       2,853       2,722,617  

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.000 (c)      05/04/25       3,581       3,576,806  

Arbor Pharmaceuticals LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 5.000%^

    7.800 (c)      07/05/23       2,227       1,925,896  

Bausch Health Co., Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.510 (c)      06/02/25       4,578       4,580,743  

Change Healthcare Holdings LLC,
Closing Date Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      03/01/24       4,334       4,299,805  

Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I Sarl,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%^

    6.750 (c)      04/29/24       1,981       1,981,187  

Horizon Pharma, Inc.,
Fourth Amendment Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.500 (c)      03/29/24       150       149,812  

Lannett Co., Inc.,
Initial Tranche B Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.380%

    7.870 (c)      11/25/22       2,159       1,959,643  

NVA Holdings, Inc.,
Term B-3 Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      02/02/25       5,293       5,163,820  

PharMerica Corp.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    5.980 (c)      12/06/24       5,061       5,054,986  

Vetcor Professional Practices LLC,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.490 (c)      07/02/25       1,368       1,327,081  
       

 

 

 
          32,742,396  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

36  


 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Pipelines    0.4%

                               

BCP Renaissance Parent LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.240 %(c)      10/31/24       337     $ 336,269  

Equitrans Midstream Corp.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%^

    7.000 (c)      01/31/24       1,350       1,350,000  

Southcross Energy Partners LP,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    7.050 (c)      08/04/21       2,228       1,999,543  
       

 

 

 
          3,685,812  

Private Equity    0.1%

                               

Canyon Valor Co., Inc.,
Initial Dollar Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.550 (c)      06/16/23       786       775,676  

Real Estate    2.6%

                               

ASP MCS Acquisition Corp.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.750%

    7.240 (c)      05/20/24       1,256       1,017,259  

Brookfield Property REIT, Inc.,
Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      08/27/25       15,137       14,755,487  

DTZ US Borrower LLC,
Closing Date Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      08/21/25       5,786       5,742,109  

Lightstone HoldCo LLC,

       

2018 Refinancing Term B Facility, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.240 (c)      01/30/24       4,175       4,175,463  

2018 Refinancing Term C Facility, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      01/30/24       230       225,113  
       

 

 

 
          25,915,431  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    1.3%

                               

Istar, Inc.,
New Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.245 (c)      06/28/23       2,633       2,609,719  

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      03/21/25       2,999       2,982,060  

RHP Hotel Properties, LP,
Tranche B Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.780 (c)      05/11/24       2,736       2,725,816  

VICI Properties 1 LLC,
Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.480 (c)      12/20/24       4,412       4,384,244  
       

 

 

 
          12,701,839  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     37  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Retail    6.4%

                               

Academy, Ltd.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.510 %(c)      07/01/22       4,062     $ 2,810,149  

Ashco LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.000%

    7.490 (c)      09/25/24       4,345       4,331,173  

At Home Holding III, Inc.,
Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    6.240 (c)      06/03/22       3,375       3,307,052  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.770 (c)      01/02/25       3,275       3,240,155  

CEC Entertainment, Inc.,
First Lien Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      02/15/21       1,014       987,813  

CWGS Group LLC,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.250 (c)      11/08/23       2,828       2,669,024  

EG America LLC (United Kingdom),

       

Additional Facility Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.810 (c)      02/07/25       3,057       2,963,311  

Second Lien Facility (USD), 3 Month LIBOR + 8.000%

    10.810 (c)      04/20/26       1,400       1,358,000  

Foundation Building Materials LLC,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.740 (c)      08/13/25       2,225       2,180,500  

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.,
2018 Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      08/18/23       3,532       3,486,641  

Highline Aftermarket Acquisition LLC,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    6.000 (c)      04/28/25       1,462       1,389,176  

Hoffmaster Group, Inc.,
Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%^

    6.490 (c)      11/21/23       2,677       2,670,725  

K-Mac Holdings Corp.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      03/14/25       2,286       2,249,918  

Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc.,
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 2 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.080 (c)      08/16/23       3,229       3,132,577  

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The),
Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%^

    5.760 (c)      04/09/25       3,740       3,721,534  

Michaels Stores, Inc.,
2018 New Replacement Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.988 (c)      01/30/23       2,605       2,585,615  

Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC,
Other Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.760 (c)      10/26/20       792       724,582  

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.,
Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.990 (c)      01/26/23       4,413       3,441,805  

PetSmart, Inc.,
Tranche B-2 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.520 (c)      03/11/22       2,293       1,951,115  

PF Changs China Bistro, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 5.000%

    7.670 (c)      09/01/22       1,383       1,377,167  

Rough Country LLC,
Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      05/25/23       1,961       1,931,517  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

38  


 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Retail (cont’d.)

                               

Sally Holdings LLC,
Term B-2 Loan^

    4.500     07/05/24       4,046     $ 3,904,622  

Serta Simmons Bedding LLC,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.000 (c)      11/08/23       2,132       1,770,742  

Staples, Inc.,
Closing Date Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.510 (c)      09/12/24       4,082       4,052,370  

Tacala Investment Corp.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      01/31/25       2,403       2,364,273  
       

 

 

 
          64,601,556  

Semiconductors    2.0%

                               

Bright Bidco BV (Netherlands),
2018 Refinancing Term Loan B, 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.093 (c)      06/30/24       3,333       2,711,116  

Brooks Automation, Inc.,

       

Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.500%^

    5.360 (c)      10/04/24       1,312       1,278,956  

Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.690 (c)      10/04/24       1,475       1,467,625  

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.750 (c)      11/17/25       1,650       1,644,844  

Cohu, Inc.,
Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%^

    5.810 (c)      10/01/25       2,868       2,810,456  

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.,
Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.760 (c)      03/10/21       949       951,824  

Macom Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      05/17/24       3,466       3,266,113  

MaxLinear, Inc.,
Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%^

    4.990 (c)      05/12/24       1,931       1,926,467  

Microchip Technology, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.500 (c)      05/29/25       2,946       2,936,223  

MKS Instruments, Inc.,
Tranche B-5 Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.760 (c)      02/01/26       725       723,641  
       

 

 

 
          19,717,265  

Software    7.6%

                               

Aptean, Inc.,
Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    7.060 (c)      12/20/22       715       715,076  

Boxer Parent Co., Inc.,
Initial Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    7.050 (c)      10/02/25       5,325       5,291,112  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     39  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Software (cont’d.)

                               

Bracket Intermediate Holding Corp.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.250%^

    7.000 %(c)      09/05/25       1,571     $ 1,551,424  

CommerceHub, Inc.,
First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.240 (c)      05/21/25       2,985       2,955,150  

DiscoverOrg LLC,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    7.240 (c)      02/02/26       325       321,953  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.000%

    7.480 (c)      02/06/26       2,600       2,603,250  

EagleView Technology Corp.,
First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    5.980 (c)      08/14/25       3,000       2,925,000  

Evergreen Skills Lux Sarl (Luxembourg),
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.750%

    7.240 (c)      04/28/21       1,795       1,445,061  

Exela Intermediate LLC,
2018 Repriced Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 6.500%

    9.335 (c)      07/12/23       1,481       1,479,160  

Finastra USA, Inc.,

       

Dollar Term Loan (Second Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 7.250%

    10.050 (c)      06/13/25       1,500       1,474,500  

First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.300 (c)      06/13/24       3,950       3,911,400  

First Data Corp.,

       

2022D New Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      07/08/22       8,579       8,568,153  

2023 Term A Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 1.500%

    3.990 (c)      10/26/23       675       671,794  

2024A New Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      04/26/24       1,421       1,419,654  

Greeneden Us Holdings II LLC,
Tranche B-3 Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      12/01/23       4,124       4,078,899  

IQVIA, Inc.,
Term B-3 Dollar Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    4.240 (c)      06/11/25       995       989,092  

Kronos, Inc.,

       

2018 New Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.740 (c)      11/01/23       3,078       3,064,739  

Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 8.250%

    10.990 (c)      11/01/24       400       406,250  

MA Financeco LLC (United Kingdom),
Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      06/21/24       627       620,581  

Micro Holding Corp.,
Amendment No. 2 Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.240 (c)      09/15/24       3,149       3,128,817  

Nthrive, Inc.,
First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%^

    6.990 (c)      10/20/22       2,955       2,888,347  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

40  


 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Software (cont’d.)

                               

Omnitracs LLC,
Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.570 %(c)      03/21/25       1,882     $ 1,838,248  

Quest Software US Holdings, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.990 (c)      05/16/25       2,519       2,504,520  

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.,
Term B Loan (First Lien), 2 - 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.685 (c)      11/03/23       5,232       4,976,545  

Renaissance Holding Corp.,
Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      05/30/25       392       382,201  

RP Crown Parent LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      10/12/23       1,990       1,968,706  

SCS Holdings I, Inc.,

       

Initial Term Loan (Second Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 9.500%^

    11.990 (c)      10/30/23       500       496,250  

New Tranche B Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.740 (c)      10/30/22       1,688       1,692,085  

Seattle Escrow Borrower LLC,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%

    4.990 (c)      06/21/24       4,236       4,190,936  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.,

       

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      04/16/25       2,643       2,630,273  

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      04/16/25       1,012       1,007,541  

Term B-5 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      04/16/25       2,219       2,209,417  

Tibco Software, Inc.,
Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.010 (c)      12/04/20       1,569       1,564,818  
       

 

 

 
          75,970,952  

Storage/Warehousing    0.2%

                               

Contanda LLC,
Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%^

    6.300 (c)      02/27/20       1,675       1,633,125  

Technology    0.2%

                               

Cologix Holdings, Inc.,
First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.490 (c)      03/20/24       2,421       2,339,097  

Telecommunications    8.2%

                               

Avaya, Inc.,
Tranche B Term Loan, 1 - 2 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.795 (c)      12/15/24       2,827       2,823,002  

Casa Systems, Inc.,
Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.000%^

    6.490 (c)      12/20/23       1,226       1,207,230  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     41  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                               

CenturyLink, Inc.,
Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 %(c)      01/31/25       8,081     $ 7,953,656  

CommScope, Inc.,
Term Loan^

    (p)      03/31/26       6,500       6,524,375  

Consolidated Communications, Inc.,
2016 Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.000%

    5.500 (c)      10/05/23       3,985       3,864,205  

Coral US Co-Borrower LLC,
Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      02/02/26       1,525       1,517,102  

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Saint Lucia),
First Lien Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.880 (c)      05/27/24       4,280       3,766,797  

Frontier Communications Corp.,
Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.250 (c)      06/17/24       4,094       3,937,043  

Global Tel Link Corp.,

       

First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    6.740 (c)      11/29/25       3,701       3,682,302  

Second Lien Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 8.250%^

    10.740 (c)      11/27/26       825       808,500  

GTT Communications, Inc.,
Closing Date U.S. Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.750%

    5.240 (c)      05/31/25       5,423       5,167,431  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Luxembourg),
Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    6.230 (c)      11/27/23       3,775       3,767,922  

IPC Corp.,
Term B-1 Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 4.500%^

    7.250 (c)      08/06/21       757       598,274  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
Tranche B 2024 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.730 (c)      02/22/24       3,000       2,989,686  

MLN US HoldCo LLC,
Term B Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    6.990 (c)      12/01/25       2,125       2,108,176  

Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc.,

       

Initial Loan (Second Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 8.250%

    10.740 (c)      11/01/25       750       730,000  

Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 4.500%

    6.990 (c)      11/01/24       2,040       2,026,925  

Term Loan

    (p)      11/01/24       440       437,250  

Speedcast International Ltd. (Australia),
Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 2.750%^

    5.550 (c)      05/15/25       2,938       2,864,300  

Sprint Communications, Inc.,

       

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.500%^

    5.000 (c)      02/02/24       13,917       13,725,525  

Term Loan

    (p)      02/02/24       325       321,750  

Telenet Finance USD LLC (Belgium),
Term Loan AN Facility, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.250%

    4.740 (c)      08/17/26       2,750       2,710,813  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

42  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

BANK LOANS (Continued)

       

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                               

West Corp.,

       

Incremental B1 Term Loan, 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 3.500%

    6.060 %(c)      10/10/24       2,239     $ 2,104,425  

Initial Term B Loan, 1 - 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.560 (c)      10/10/24       2,002       1,894,089  

Windstream Services LLC,
Tranche B-7 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.250%

    5.740 (c)      02/19/24       685       655,369  

Xplornet Communications, Inc. (Canada),
New Term B Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%^

    6.800 (c)      09/09/21       3,887       3,881,856  
       

 

 

 
          82,068,003  

Textiles    0.2%

                               

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.,
USD Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.530 (c)      12/12/25       1,700       1,623,500  

Transportation    0.8%

                               

Daseke Companies, Inc.,
Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 5.000%

    7.490 (c)      02/27/24       2,639       2,625,906  

Rep Wwex Acquisition Parent LLC,
Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month LIBOR + 4.000%

    6.870 (c)      02/05/24       2,268       2,245,146  

Transplace Holdings, Inc.,

       

2018 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%^

    6.230 (c)      10/07/24       1,164       1,149,527  

Initial Loan (Second Lien), 1 Month LIBOR + 8.750%^

    11.230 (c)      10/06/25       204       196,844  

XPO Logistics, Inc.,
Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.490 (c)      02/24/25       2,000       1,979,166  
       

 

 

 
          8,196,589  

Trucking & Leasing    0.4%

                               

Avolon TLB Borrower 1 US LLC (Ireland),
Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 2.000%

    4.480 (c)      01/15/25       4,092       4,087,374  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL BANK LOANS
(cost $958,379,846)

          939,915,909  
       

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS 2.9%

       

Aerospace & Defense    0.3%

                               

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500       12/01/24       500       508,750  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     43  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

       

Aerospace & Defense (cont’d.)

                               

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada), (cont’d.)

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.875     04/15/27       1,600     $ 1,587,936  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.750       12/01/21       750       825,000  
       

 

 

 
          2,921,686  

Agriculture    0.1%

                               

Vector Group Ltd.,
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.125       02/01/25       700       619,500  

Building Materials    0.2%

                               

Griffon Corp.,
Gtd. Notes

    5.250       03/01/22       1,550       1,530,625  

Standard Industries, Inc.,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.375       11/15/24       800       812,000  
       

 

 

 
          2,342,625  

Computers    0.2%

                               

Everi Payments, Inc.,
Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.500       12/15/25       2,500       2,500,000  

Distribution/Wholesale    0.1%

                               

Global Partners LP/GLP Finance Corp.,
Gtd. Notes

    6.250       07/15/22       1,125       1,102,500  

Electric    0.1%

                               

Calpine Corp.,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(a)

    5.750       01/15/25       1,600       1,532,000  

Entertainment    0.4%

                               

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.,
Gtd. Notes(a)

    5.875       11/15/26       1,000       900,100  

International Game Technology PLC,

       

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250       02/15/22       1,500       1,567,500  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250       01/15/27       1,300       1,353,625  
       

 

 

 
          3,821,225  

Foods    0.3%

                               

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Finance, Inc.,
Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750       06/15/25       2,650       2,683,125  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

44  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

       

Healthcare-Products    0.0%

                               

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA,
Gtd. Notes

    4.750     04/15/23       200     $ 162,000  

Healthcare-Services    0.3%

                               

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.,
Sr. Sec’d. Notes(a)

    6.250       03/31/23       1,050       1,010,625  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(a)

    6.750       06/15/23       950       973,750  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.125       04/01/22       700       747,250  
       

 

 

 
          2,731,625  

Home Builders    0.1%

                               

Mattamy Group Corp. (Canada),
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.875       12/15/23       1,000       992,500  

Home Furnishings    0.1%

                               

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.,
Gtd. Notes

    5.500       06/15/26       1,000       997,500  

Media    0.0%

                               

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,
Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875       03/15/26       250       246,250  

Oil & Gas    0.6%

                               

Alta Mesa Holdings LP/Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp.,
Gtd. Notes

    7.875       12/15/24       2,850       904,875  

Citgo Holding, Inc.,
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    10.750       02/15/20       2,150       2,206,438  

MEG Energy Corp. (Canada),
Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.375       01/30/23       2,925       2,669,062  
       

 

 

 
          5,780,375  

Pharmaceuticals    0.1%

                               

NVA Holdings, Inc.,
Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.875       04/01/26       700       675,500  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     45  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

       

Retail    0.0%

                               

Rite Aid Corp.,
Gtd. Notes, 144A(a)

    6.125%       04/01/23       500     $ 426,250  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $30,396,696)

          29,534,661  
       

 

 

 
               

Shares

       

COMMON STOCKS    0.1%

       

Commercial Services & Supplies    0.0%

                               

Tweddle Group, Inc. (original cost $2,705; purchased 09/17/18)^(f)

        2,705       27  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.0%

                               

Ascent Resources - Marcellus LLC (Class A Stock)*^

        182,358       501,484  

Software    0.1%

                               

Avaya Holdings Corp.

        32,696       506,461  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $1,057,511)

          1,007,972  
       

 

 

 
               

Units

       

WARRANTS*    0.0%

       

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

                               

Ascent Resources - Marcellus LLC, 1st Lien, expiring 03/30/23^

        46,500       465  

Ascent Resources - Marcellus LLC, 2nd Lien Tranche A, expiring 03/30/23^

        18,026       1,803  

Ascent Resources - Marcellus LLC, 2nd Lien Tranche B, expiring 03/30/23^

        14,021       701  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANTS
(cost $6,431)

          2,969  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $1,016,306,320)

          996,791,533  
       

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

46  


Description    Shares      Value  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    1.3%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

     

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund(w)

     8,888,957      $ 8,888,957  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund
(cost $4,364,172; includes $4,354,671 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(w)

     4,364,113        4,365,422  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $13,253,129)

     

 

13,254,379

 

     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    100.7%
(cost $1,029,559,449)

        1,010,045,912  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z)    (0.7)%

        (7,434,112
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS     100.0%

      $ 1,002,611,800  
     

 

 

 

 

The following abbreviations are used in the annual report:

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

CDO—Collateralized Debt Obligation

CLO—Collateralized Loan Obligation

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

M—Monthly payment frequency for swaps

Q—Quarterly payment frequency for swaps

REIT(s)—Real Estate Investment Trust(s)

*

Non-income producing security.

#

Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

^

Indicates a Level 3 security. The aggregate value of Level 3 securities is $236,601,816 and 23.6% of net assets.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $4,260,839; cash collateral of $4,354,671 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.

(b)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 28, 2019.

(f)

Indicates a restricted security; the aggregate original cost of such securities is $2,705. The aggregate value of $27 is 0.0% of net assets.

(p)

Interest rate not available as of February 28, 2019.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Fund, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund and PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund.

(z)

Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     47  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Unfunded loan commitments outstanding at February 28, 2019:

 

Borrower

  Principal
Amount (000)
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Carlisle Foodservice Products, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.000%, 5.792%, Maturity Date 3/20/2025 (cost $422,536)

    424     $ 408,860     $     $ (13,676

Dentalcorp Perfect Smile ULC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%, 6.489%, Maturity Date 6/6/2025 (cost $83,412)

    83       82,526             (886

Heartland Dental LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%, 6.501%, Maturity Date 4/30/2025 (cost $36,913)

    37       36,428             (484

VT Topco, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.750%, 6.486%, Maturity Date 8/1/2025 (cost $108,162)

    108       107,613             (549
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    $ 635,427     $     $ (15,595
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Credit default swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019:

 

Reference
Entity/
Obligation

  Termination
Date
  Fixed
Rate
    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
February 28,
2019(4)
    Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

Counterparty

OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements on asset-backed securities—Sell Protection(2)^:

Aegon

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       5,814       *     $ 4,036     $     $ 4,036    

Goldman Sachs International

ALM Loan Funding

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       181       *       125             125    

Goldman Sachs International

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       1,449       *       1,006             1,006    

Goldman Sachs International

Apidos

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       506       *       351             351    

Goldman Sachs International

Arrowpoint CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       9,994       *       6,936             6,936    

Goldman Sachs International

Atlas Senior Loan Fund Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       4,738       *       3,289             3,289    

Goldman Sachs International

Atlas Senior Loan Fund Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       556       *       772             772    

Goldman Sachs International

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

48  


Credit default swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019 (continued):

 

Reference
Entity/
Obligation

  Termination
Date
  Fixed
Rate
    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
February 28,
2019(4)
    Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

Counterparty

OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements on asset-backed securities—Sell Protection(2)^ (cont’d.):

Blue Mountain CLO II Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       932       *     $ 1,294     $     $ 1,294    

Goldman Sachs International

Blue Mountain CLO II Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       180       *       145             145    

Goldman Sachs International

Carlyle

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       179       *       125             125    

Goldman Sachs International

CIFC

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       393       *       273             273    

Goldman Sachs International

Cutwater

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       922       *       1,279             1,279    

Goldman Sachs International

Ellington CLO I Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       5,233       *       7,264             7,264    

Goldman Sachs International

Ellington CLO I Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       3,760       *       2,610             2,610    

Goldman Sachs International

Ellington CLO I Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       2,070       *       2,874             2,874    

Goldman Sachs International

Ellington CLO I Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,982       7.000     2,752             2,752    

Goldman Sachs International

Flagship

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       4,094       *       5,683             5,683    

Goldman Sachs International

Fortress Credit BSL Ltd. CLO

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       2,081       *       1,444             1,444    

Goldman Sachs International

Harbourview

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,101       *       1,528             1,528    

Goldman Sachs International

Haymarket CLO

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       422       *       293             293    

Goldman Sachs International

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     49  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Credit default swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019 (continued):

 

Reference
Entity/
Obligation

  Termination
Date
  Fixed
Rate
    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
February 28,
2019(4)
    Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

Counterparty

OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements on asset-backed securities—Sell Protection(2)^ (cont’d.):

Highbridge

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       748       *     $ 1,039     $     $ 1,039    

Goldman Sachs International

Invesco

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       8,871       *       6,157             6,157    

Goldman Sachs International

Invesco

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       7,150       *       4,963             4,963    

Goldman Sachs International

KCAP Financial Inc.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,872       *       2,598             2,598    

Goldman Sachs International

KCAP Financial Inc.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,196       *       1,660             1,660    

Goldman Sachs International

LCM Limited Partnership

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,092       *       1,515             1,515    

Goldman Sachs International

MidOcean Credit CLO

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       3,503       *       2,431             2,431    

Goldman Sachs International

MidOcean Credit CLO

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       2,829       *       3,927             3,927    

Goldman Sachs International

Oaktree CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       5,043       *       3,500             3,500    

Goldman Sachs International

OCH Ziff Loan Management Funding Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       2,457       *       1,706             1,706    

Goldman Sachs International

Octagon

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       683       *       474             474    

Goldman Sachs International

Octagon

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       405       *       281             281    

Goldman Sachs International

Octagon

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       318       *       221             221    

Goldman Sachs International

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

50  


Credit default swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019 (continued):

 

Reference
Entity/
Obligation

  Termination
Date
  Fixed
Rate
    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
February 28,
2019(4)
    Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

Counterparty

OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements on asset-backed securities—Sell Protection(2)^ (cont’d.):

Octagon Investment Partners X Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       716       *     $ 497     $     $ 497    

Goldman Sachs International

Octagon Investment Partners X Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       235       7.000     326             326    

Goldman Sachs International

Octagon Investment Partners X Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       122       *       169             169    

Goldman Sachs International

Octagon Investment Partners XXV Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       216       7.000     300             300    

Goldman Sachs International

Onex

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       3,617       *       2,511             2,511    

Goldman Sachs International

Rothchild Corp.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       3,093       *       4,293             4,293    

Goldman Sachs International

Rothchild Corp.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,321       *       1,833             1,833    

Goldman Sachs International

SEIX Investments Advisors

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       9,441       *       6,553             6,553    

Goldman Sachs International

SEIX Investments Advisors

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       2,298       *       1,595             1,595    

Goldman Sachs International

Shackleton I CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,220       *       1,693             1,693    

Goldman Sachs International

Shackleton I CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       620       *       860             860    

Goldman Sachs International

Shackleton I CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       385       *       535             535    

Goldman Sachs International

Shenkman Capital

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       2,374       *       3,295             3,295    

Goldman Sachs International

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Credit default swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019 (continued):

 

Reference
Entity/
Obligation

  Termination
Date
  Fixed
Rate
    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
February 28,
2019(4)
    Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

Counterparty

OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements on asset-backed securities—Sell Protection(2)^ (cont’d.):

Steele Creek

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       1,592       *     $ 1,105     $     $ 1,105    

Goldman Sachs International

Steele Creek

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,556       *       2,160             2,160    

Goldman Sachs International

Steele Creek

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       1,464       *       1,016             1,016    

Goldman Sachs International

Steele Creek

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       435       *       603             603    

Goldman Sachs International

Steele Creek

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       185       *       256             256    

Goldman Sachs International

Telos CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       2,384       *       1,655             1,655    

Goldman Sachs International

Telos CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       677       *       940             940    

Goldman Sachs International

Venture CDO Ltd.

  03/07/19     0.500%(M)       3,441       *       2,388             2,388    

Goldman Sachs International

Venture CDO Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       3,027       *       4,202             4,202    

Goldman Sachs International

Venture CDO Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,598       *       2,218             2,218    

Goldman Sachs International

Venture CDO Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       286       *       396             396    

Goldman Sachs International

Whitehorse

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       2,898       *       4,023             4,023    

Goldman Sachs International

Wind River CLO Ltd.

  03/07/19     1.000%(M)       1,001       *       1,390             1,390    

Goldman Sachs International

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit default swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019 (continued):

 

Reference
Entity/
Obligation

  Termination
Date
    Fixed
Rate
    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
February 28,
2019(4)
    Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

Counterparty

OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements on asset-backed securities—Sell Protection(2)^ (cont’d.):

York

    03/07/19       1.000%(M)       1,938       *     $ 2,690     $     $ 2,690    

Goldman Sachs International

Z Capital

    03/07/19       1.000%(M)       639       *       887             887    

Goldman Sachs International

ZAIS CDO

    03/07/19       1.000%(M)       1,184       *       1,643             1,643    

Goldman Sachs International

         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   
          $ 126,583     $     $ 126,583    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     53  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

  credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
*

When an implied credit spread is not available, reference the fair value of credit default swap agreements on credit indices and asset-backed securities. Where the Fund is the seller of protection, it serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represents the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/sold as of the reporting date. Increasing fair value in absolute terms, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represents a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

 

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 28, 2019:

 

Notional
Amount
(000)#

    Termination
Date
    Fixed
Rate
   

Floating Rate

  Value at
Trade
Date
    Value at
February 28,
2019
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

     
  21,520       05/11/21       1.600%(S)     3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)   $ 569,704     $ 384,432     $ (185,272
  9,350       02/02/22       1.994%(S)     3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     (8,646     157,951       166,597  
  7,200       02/03/24       2.228%(S)     3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     (53,105     114,813       167,918  
  13,880       05/11/24       2.139%(S)     3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     388,635       218,677       (169,958
  2,755       05/11/29       2.000%(S)     3 Month LIBOR(1)(Q)     237,188       167,765       (69,423
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 1,133,776     $ 1,043,638     $ (90,138
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

 

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

    Premiums Paid   Premiums Received   Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Swap Agreements

  $—   $—   $126,583   $—
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

 

Cash and securities segregated as collateral to cover requirements for open centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker

  Cash and/or Foreign Currency   Securities Market Value

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

  $1,063,000   $—
 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

54  


Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 28, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

      Level 1         Level 2         Level 3    

Investments in Securities

     

Asset-Backed Securities

     

Collateralized Loan Obligations

  $     $ 26,330,022     $  

Bank Loans

          703,945,156       235,970,753  

Corporate Bonds

          29,534,661        

Common Stocks

    506,461             501,511  

Warrants

                2,969  

Affiliated Mutual Funds

    13,254,379              

Other Financial Instruments*

     

Unfunded Loan Commitments

          (15,595      

OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements

                126,583  

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

          (90,138      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 13,760,840     $ 759,704,106     $ 236,601,816  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

    Bank
Loans
    Common
Stocks
    Warrants     Credit
Default
Swap
Agreements
 

Balance as of 02/28/18

  $ 103,260,724     $     $     $ 12,894  

Realized gain (loss)

    (1,000,435                 12,089  

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (5,378,167     (57,386     (3,462     113,689  

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

    174,806,204       558,897       6,431        

Sales/Paydowns

    (67,914,548                 (12,089

Accrued discount/premium

    184,237                    

Transfers into of Level 3

    48,413,719                    

Transfers out of Level 3

    (16,400,981                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of 02/28/19

  $ 235,970,753     $ 501,511     $ 2,969     $ 126,583  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

  $ (5,014,937   $ (57,386   $ (3,462   $ 126,583  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivatives, with the exception of unfunded loan commitments and are not reflected in the Schedule of Investments. Futures, forwards, centrally cleared swap contracts and unfunded loan commitments are recorded at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and OTC swap contracts are recorded at fair value.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     55  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Level 3 securities as presented in the table above are being fair valued using pricing methodologies approved by Board, which contain unobservable inputs as follows:

 

Level 3 Securities

  Fair Value as of
February 28, 2019
    Valuation
Methodology
    Unobservable Inputs     Range
(Weighted Average)
 

Bank Loans

  $ 235,970,753       Market Approach       Single Broker Indicative Quote     $ 79.00-$104.50 ($97.82)  

Common Stocks

    501,484       Market Approach       Single Broker Indicative Quote     $ 2.75  

Common Stocks

    27       Enterprise Value       Estimated EBITDA     $ 0.01  

Warrants

    2,969       Market Approach       Single Broker Indicative Quote     $ 0.01 - $0.10 ($0.04)  

Credit Default Swap Agreements

    126,583       Market Approach       Single Broker Indicative Quote     $ 0.07 - $0.14 ($0.10)  
 

 

 

       
  $ 236,601,816        
 

 

 

       

 

It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers in and transfers out at the fair value as of the beginning of period. Securities transferred levels as follows:

 

Investments in Securities

  Amount Transferred     Level Transfer     Logic

Bank Loans

  $ 16,400,981       L3 to L2     Single Broker Indicative Quote
to Multiple Broker Quotes

Bank Loans

  $ 48,413,719       L2 to L3     Multiple Broker Quotes to
Single Broker Indicative Quote

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 28, 2019 were as follows (unaudited):

 

Telecommunications

    8.2

Software

    7.7  

Healthcare-Services

    6.9  

Retail

    6.4  

Media

    6.3  

Commercial Services

    5.9  

Pharmaceuticals

    3.4  

Foods

    3.1  

Chemicals

    3.0  

Computers

    3.0  

Machinery-Diversified

    2.6  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

    2.6  

Real Estate

    2.6  

Building Materials

    2.3  

Auto Parts & Equipment

    2.1  

Entertainment

    2.1  

Semiconductors

    2.0  

Diversified Financial Services

    2.0

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

    1.8  

Electric

    1.7  

Engineering & Construction

    1.7  

Packaging & Containers

    1.6  

Oil & Gas

    1.6  

Affiliated Mutual Funds (0.4% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan)

    1.3  

Lodging

    1.3  

Aerospace & Defense

    1.3  

Insurance

    1.3  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

    1.3  

Healthcare-Products

    1.2  

Leisure Time

    1.1  

Distribution/Wholesale

    0.8  

Holding Companies-Diversified

    0.8  

Transportation

    0.8  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

56  


Industry Classification (cont’d.):

 

Machinery-Construction & Mining

    0.7

Auto Manufacturers

    0.7  

Environmental Control

    0.6  

Electronics

    0.5  

Home Furnishings

    0.5  

Advertising

    0.4  

Internet

    0.4  

Trucking & Leasing

    0.4  

Beverages

    0.4  

Electrical Components & Equipment

    0.4  

Pipelines

    0.4  

Apparel

    0.3  

Investment Companies

    0.3  

Household Products/Wares

    0.3  

Housewares

    0.3  

Hand/Machine Tools

    0.3  

Mining

    0.3  

Technology

    0.2  

Oil & Gas Services

    0.2  

Home Builders

    0.2  

Coal

    0.2

Storage/Warehousing

    0.2  

Textiles

    0.2  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

    0.1  

Iron/Steel

    0.1  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

    0.1  

Private Equity

    0.1  

Agriculture

    0.1  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    0.0

Banks

    0.0

Commercial Services & Supplies

    0.0
 

 

 

 
    100.7  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

    (0.7
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

*

Less than +/- 0.05%

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

 

The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit contracts risk, equity contracts risk and interest rate contracts risk. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

 

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 28, 2019 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Derivatives not accounted

for as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

 

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 
 

Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities Location

  Fair
Value
   

Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities Location

  Fair
Value
 
Credit contracts   Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements $     126,583       $  
Equity contracts   Unaffiliated investments     2,969          
Interest rate contracts   Due from/to broker—variation margin swaps     334,515   Due from/to broker—variation margin swaps     424,653
   

 

 

     

 

 

 
    $ 464,067       $ 424,653  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     57  


Schedule of Investments (continued)

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2019 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted

for as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Swaps  

Credit contracts

  $ 132,541  

Interest rate contracts

    208,441  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 340,982  
 

 

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not

accounted for as

hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Warrants(1)     Swaps  

Credit contracts

  $     $ 113,689  

Equity contracts

    (3,462      

Interest rate contracts

          (653,488
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (3,462   $ (539,799
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

 

For the year ended February 28, 2019, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

      Interest
Rate
Swap
Agreements(1)
       
  $ 28,021,000    

 

      Credit
Default
Swap
Agreements—
Sell
Protection(1)
       
  $ 40,935,000    

 

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

 

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives and entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives and financial instruments/transactions, where the legal right to set-off exists, is presented in the summary below.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

58  


Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

Description

    Gross
Market
Value of
Recognized
Assets/
(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)(2)
    Net Amount  
  Securities on Loan     $ 4,260,839     $ (4,260,839   $  
 

 

 

     

 

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

    Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
    Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
    Net
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/
(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)(2)
    Net
Amount
 
  Goldman Sachs International     $ 126,583     $     $ 126,583     $     $ 126,583  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     59  


Statement of Assets & Liabilities

as of February 28, 2019

 

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $4,260,839:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $1,016,306,320)

   $ 996,791,533  

Affiliated investments (cost $13,253,129)

     13,254,379  

Cash

     1,454,152  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $8,012)

     8,055  

Cash segregated for counterparty - OTC

     4,450,000  

Receivable for investments sold

     36,148,696  

Dividends and interest receivable

     3,430,525  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     1,685,031  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     1,063,000  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements

     126,583  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

     38,383  

Prepaid expenses

     4,226  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,058,454,563  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     46,126,883  

Payable for Fund shares reacquired

     4,581,773  

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     4,354,671  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     318,877  

Dividends payable

     195,087  

Management fee payable

     176,247  

Distribution fee payable

     60,833  

Unrealized depreciation on unfunded loan commitments

     15,595  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     12,797  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     55,842,763  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,002,611,800  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 1,030,792  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     1,028,355,414  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (26,774,406
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 28, 2019

   $ 1,002,611,800  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

60  


Class A

        

Net asset value and redemption price per share,
($93,851,433 ÷ 9,655,928 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.72  

Maximum sales charge (3.25% of offering price)

     0.33  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 10.05  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

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

  

($56,098,267 ÷ 5,770,463 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.72  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

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

  

($818,116,774 ÷ 84,101,527 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.73  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

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

  

($34,545,326 ÷ 3,551,297 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.73  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     61  


Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2019

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 54,148,472  

Affiliated dividend income

     1,528,313  

Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $4,871)

     15,073  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     55,691,858  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     6,316,145  

Distribution fee(a)

     843,446  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $76,381)(a)

     1,076,619  

Custodian and accounting fees

     339,040  

Registration fees(a)

     255,495  

Shareholders’ reports

     85,798  

Audit fee

     60,469  

Directors’ fees

     33,023  

Legal fees and expenses

     26,376  

Miscellaneous

     106,393  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     9,142,804  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (1,465,340
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     7,677,464  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     48,014,394  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $395)

     (6,976,189

Swap agreement transactions

     340,982  
  

 

 

 
     (6,635,207
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $1,250)

     (19,538,646

Swap agreements

     (539,799

Foreign currencies

     (586

Unfunded loan commitments

     (15,595
  

 

 

 
     (20,094,626
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     (26,729,833
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 21,284,561  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class C     Class Z     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    250,788       592,658              

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    105,322       49,936       920,895       466  

Registration fees

    25,077       22,067       187,396       20,955  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (141,667     (79,197     (1,198,966     (45,510

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     Year Ended February 28,  
     2019      2018  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 48,014,394      $ 24,973,236  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (6,635,207      642,431  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

     (20,094,626      (683,027
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     21,284,561        24,932,640  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

     

Distributions from distributable earnings*

     

Class A

     (4,814,691       

Class C

     (2,396,926       

Class Z

     (39,419,140       

Class R6

     (2,026,069       
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (48,656,826       
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends from net investment income*

     

Class A

        (3,435,488

Class C

        (2,058,814

Class Z

        (18,837,563

Class R6

        (824,817
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     *        (25,156,682
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net realized gains*

     

Class A

        (95,396

Class C

        (70,175

Class Z

        (517,292

Class R6

        (27,895
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     *        (710,758
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions)

     

Net proceeds from shares sold

     1,103,200,027        332,160,936  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     46,324,113        24,558,527  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (678,557,917      (319,936,592
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     470,966,223        36,782,871  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     443,593,958        35,848,071  

Net Assets:

                 

Beginning of year

     559,017,842        523,169,771  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of year(a)

   $ 1,002,611,800      $ 559,017,842  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Includes undistributed/(distributions in excess of) net investment income of:

   $ *      $ 377,786  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

For the year ended February 28, 2019, the disclosures have been revised to reflect revisions to Regulation S-X adopted by the SEC in 2018 (refer to Note 9).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14 (the “Company”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Company consists of two funds: PGIM Government Income Fund and PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (the “Fund’). Effective June 11, 2018, the names of the Fund and the other fund which comprises the Company were changed by replacing “Prudential” with “PGIM” in each fund’s name and each fund’s Class Q shares were renamed Class R6 shares.

 

The primary investment objective of the Fund is to maximize current income. The secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation when consistent with the Fund’s primary investment objective.

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

For the fiscal reporting year-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the

 

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Company’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.

 

Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Derivative instruments, such as futures or options, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Fixed income securities traded in the OTC market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Fund utilizes the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

 

Bank loans are generally valued at prices provided by approved independent pricing vendors. The pricing vendors utilize broker/dealer quotations and provide prices based on the average of such quotations. Bank loans valued using such vendor prices are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Bank loans valued based on a single broker quote or at the original transaction price in excess of five business days are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

OTC derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Fund utilizes the market approach when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also includes consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing OTC derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated OTC derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates. Certain OTC derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the income approach. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

 

Centrally cleared swaps listed or traded on a multilateral or trade facility platform, such as a registered exchange, are generally valued at the daily settlement price determined by the respective exchange. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as the daily settlement price is not public.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

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Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Fund limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Fund may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its Subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (‘restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Fund’s LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “Illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Fund’s investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions. Notwithstanding the above, the Fund does isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when determining the gain (loss) upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations; such amounts are included in net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Additionally, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Company’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

 

Bank Loans: The Fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in bank loans. Bank loans include fixed and floating rate loans that are privately negotiated between a corporate borrower and one or more financial institutions, including, but not limited to, term loans, revolvers, and other instruments issued in the bank loan market. Most bank loans are senior in rank (“senior loans”) in the event of bankruptcy to most other securities of the issuer, such as common stock or publicly-issued bonds. Bank loans are often secured by specific collateral of the issuer so that holders of the loans will have a priority claim on those assets in the event of default or bankruptcy of the issuer. The Fund may acquire interests in loans directly (by way of assignment from the selling institution) or indirectly (by way of the purchase of a participation interest from the selling institution). Under a bank loan assignment, the Fund generally will succeed to all the rights and obligations of an assigning lending institution and becomes a lender under the loan agreement with the relevant borrower in connection with that loan. Under a bank loan participation, the Fund generally will have a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the relevant borrower. As a result, the Fund generally will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest, and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the relevant borrower. The Fund may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the debt obligation in which it has purchased the participation. As a result, the Fund will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the institution selling the participation to the Fund. In addition, loans trade in an over-the counter market, and confirmation and settlement, which are effected through standardized procedures and documentation, may take significantly longer than seven days to complete. Extended trade settlement periods may, in unusual market conditions with a high volume of shareholder redemptions, present a risk to shareholders regarding the Fund’s ability to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time periods.

 

Swap Agreements: The Fund entered into certain types of swap agreements detailed in the disclosures below. A swap agreement is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. Swap agreements are negotiated in the OTC market and may be executed either directly with a counterparty (“OTC-traded”) or through a central clearing facility, such as a registered exchange. Swap agreements are valued daily at current market value and any change in value is included in

 

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the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Centrally cleared swaps pay or receive an amount known as “variation margin”, based on daily changes in the valuation of the swap contract. Any upfront premiums paid and received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Schedule of Investments.

 

Interest Rate Swaps: Interest rate swaps represent an agreement between counterparties to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount for a specified period. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Fund used interest rate swaps to maintain its ability to generate steady cash flow by receiving a stream of fixed rate payments or to increase exposure to prevailing market rates by receiving floating rate payments. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net present value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life.

 

Credit Default Swaps (“CDS”): CDS involve one party (the protection buyer) making a stream of payments to another party (the protection seller) in exchange for the right to receive a specified payment in the event of a default or as a result of a default (collectively a “credit event”) for the referenced entity (typically corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country) on its obligation; or in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising a credit index.

 

The Fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, and as such, has entered into CDS contracts to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk for purchased CDS is the inability of the counterparty to honor the contract up to the notional value due to a credit event.

 

As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund generally receives an agreed upon payment from the buyer of protection throughout the term of the swap, provided no credit event occurs. As the seller, the Fund effectively increases its investment risk because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund may be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

 

The maximum amount of the payment that the Fund, as a seller of protection, could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be equal to the notional amount of the underlying security or index contract as a result of a credit event. This potential amount will be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

obligations, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements which the Fund entered into for the same referenced entity or index. As a buyer of protection, the Fund generally receives an amount up to the notional value of the swap if a credit event occurs.

 

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of period end are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments, if applicable. These spreads serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of default risk for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads and increased market value in absolute terms, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Company, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The Company, on behalf of the Fund, is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements with certain counterparties that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to the Fund is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or re-pledged, is presented in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by the Fund is segregated by

 

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the Fund’s custodian and identified in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies or other securities as agreed to by the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on the Fund’s net position with each counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of the Fund’s counterparties to elect early termination could impact the Fund’s future derivative activity.

 

In addition to each instrument’s primary underlying risk exposure (e.g. interest rate, credit, equity or foreign exchange, etc.), swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk. Such risks involve the possibility that no liquid market for these agreements will exist, the counterparty to the agreement may default on its obligation to perform or disagree on the contractual terms of the agreement, and changes in net interest rates will be unfavorable. In connection with these agreements, securities in the portfolio may be identified or received as collateral from the counterparty in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide or receive assets of value and to serve as recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency of either party. Such OTC derivative agreements include conditions which, when materialized, give the counterparty the right to cause an early termination of the transactions under those agreements. Any election by the counterparty for early termination of the contract(s) may impact the amounts reported on financial statements.

 

As of February 28, 2019, the Fund has not met conditions under such agreements which give the counterparty the right to call for an early termination.

 

Forward currency contracts, forward rate agreements, written options, short sales, swaps and financial futures contracts involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks may be mitigated by engaging in master netting arrangements.

 

Warrants: The Fund holds warrants acquired either through a direct purchase or pursuant to corporate actions. Warrants entitle the holder to buy a proportionate amount of common stock, or such other security that the issuer may specify, at a specific price and time through the expiration dates. Such warrants are held as long positions by the Fund until exercised, sold or expired. Warrants are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

Securities Lending: The Fund lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

 

The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto. The Fund also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Income from securities lending, net”.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal

 

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income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Fund expects to declare dividends of its net investment income daily and pay such dividends monthly. Distributions of net realized capital and currency gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified amongst total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Company, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the Subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the Fund. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Fund and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Fund with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Fund’s custodian and the Fund’s transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Fund. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Fund, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Fund through its PGIM Fixed Income unit. The subadvisory agreement provides that PGIM, Inc. will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith, PGIM, Inc. is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. PGIM Investments pays for the services of PGIM, Inc., the cost of compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.65% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to $5 billion and 0.625% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. The effective management fee

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 0.65% for the year ended February 28, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through June 30, 2019, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 0.95% of average daily net assets for Class A shares, 1.70% of average daily net assets for Class C shares, 0.70% of average daily net assets for Class Z shares, and 0.65% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales. Expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager in accordance with this agreement may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. Effective March 1, 2019 this waiver agreement was extended through June 30, 2020.

 

Where applicable, the Manager voluntarily agreed through February 28, 2019, to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class and, in addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares.Effective March 1, 2019 this voluntary agreement became part of the Fund’s contractual waiver agreement through June 30, 2020 and is subject to recoupment by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year.

 

The Company, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Fund.

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.25% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that it received $229,453 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares during the year ended February 28, 2019. From these fees,

 

 

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PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PIMS has advised the Fund that for the year ended February 28, 2019, it received $18,846 and $12,165 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class A and Class C shareholders.

 

PGIM Investments, PGIM, Inc. and PIMS are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Company’s transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Fund’s Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), each a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Fund’s investments in the mentioned underlying funds, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund and Money Market Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

 

4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the year ended February 28, 2019, were $1,129,122,205 and $636,623,298, respectively.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the year ended February 28, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

Value,
Beginning
of Year

  Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
     Value,
End of
Year
     Shares,
End
of Year
     Income  

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

 

$31,815,753   $ 434,994,766     $ 457,921,562     $     $      $ 8,888,957        8,888,957      $ 1,528,313  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund*

 

406,298     19,163,558       15,206,079       1,250       395        4,365,422        4,364,113        4,871 ** 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 
$32,222,051   $ 454,158,324     $ 473,127,641     $ 1,250     $ 395      $ 13,254,379         $ 1,533,184  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

**

This amount is included in “Income from securities lending, net” on the Statement of Operations.

 

For the year ended February 28, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.

 

5. Distributions and Tax Information

 

Distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date.

 

For the year ended February 28, 2019, the tax character of dividends paid by the Fund was $48,656,826 of ordinary income. For the year ended February 28, 2018, the tax character of dividends paid by the Fund were $25,729,630 of ordinary income and $137,810 of long-term capital gains.

 

As of February 28, 2019, the accumulated undistributed earnings on a tax basis was $523,250 of ordinary income.

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized depreciation as of February 28, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

 

Gross Unrealized
Appreciation

 

Gross Unrealized
Depreciation

 

Net Unrealized
Depreciation

$1,029,759,126   $2,186,204   $(21,878,568)   $(19,692,364)

 

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The difference between book basis and tax basis was primarily attributable to deferred losses on wash sales, differences in the treatment of premium amortization for book and tax purposes and appreciation (depreciation) of swaps and foreign currencies.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward as of February 28, 2019 of approximately $7,408,000 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No future capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. The Fund’s federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

There are 900 million shares of common stock authorized, $0.01 par value per share, divided into five classes, designated Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class Z and Class T shares, each of which consists of 150 million, 200 million, 250 million, 250 million, and 50 million shares, respectively. The Fund currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.

 

At reporting period end, seven shareholders of record, each holding greater than 5% of the Fund, held 78% of the Fund’s outstanding shares.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       7,033,481      $ 69,200,747  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       469,064        4,588,569  

Shares reacquired

       (5,614,372      (54,263,491
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       1,888,173        19,525,825  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       640,728        6,238,902  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (869,839      (8,451,463
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       1,659,062      $ 17,313,264  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       4,084,871      $ 40,589,596  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       344,933        3,423,614  

Shares reacquired

       (3,405,846      (33,792,203
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       1,023,958        10,221,007  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       204,305        2,029,308  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (238,732      (2,369,830
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       989,531      $ 9,880,485  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C

               

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       2,689,781      $ 26,493,742  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       240,701        2,354,204  

Shares reacquired

       (1,969,762      (19,147,797
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       960,720        9,700,149  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (514,868      (5,001,989
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       445,852      $ 4,698,160  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       1,357,816      $ 13,488,705  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       208,270        2,067,539  

Shares reacquired

       (1,448,026      (14,375,754
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       118,060        1,180,490  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (227,760      (2,261,714
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (109,700    $ (1,081,224
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Class Z

     Shares      Amount  

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       98,642,694      $ 971,492,706  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       3,844,084        37,563,984  

Shares reacquired

       (58,989,406      (572,703,155
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       43,497,372        436,353,535  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       1,360,263        13,225,874  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (998,393      (9,793,365
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       43,859,242      $ 439,786,044  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       27,480,406      $ 273,115,497  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       1,835,157        18,225,757  

Shares reacquired

       (24,789,549      (246,252,627
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       4,526,014        45,088,627  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       460,425        4,574,112  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (1,619,869      (16,096,682
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       3,366,570      $ 33,566,057  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R6

               

Year ended February 28, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       3,642,287      $ 36,012,832  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       185,516        1,817,356  

Shares reacquired

       (3,319,423      (32,443,474
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       508,380        5,386,714  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       381,859        3,782,041  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       890,239      $ 9,168,755  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended February 28, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       499,647      $ 4,967,138  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       84,740        841,617  

Shares reacquired

       (2,565,595      (25,516,008
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (1,981,208      (19,707,253

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       1,422,892        14,124,806  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (558,316    $ (5,582,447
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

7. Borrowings

 

The Company, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Fund’s portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. Prior to October 4, 2018, the Funds had another SCA that provided a commitment of $900 million and the Funds paid an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The interest on borrowings under both SCAs is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

The Fund utilized the SCA during the year ended February 28, 2019. The average daily balance for the 41 days that the Fund had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $12,201,634, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 3.73%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $29,118,000. At February 28, 2019, the Fund did not have an outstanding loan amount.

 

8. Risks of Investing in the Fund

 

The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

Bond Obligations Risk: The Fund’s holdings, share price, yield and total return may fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed-income obligations also may be subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held by the Fund for redemption before it matures and the Fund may not be able to reinvest at the same level and therefore would earn less income.

 

Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Fund. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Fund will depend on the Subadviser’s ability to analyze and manage derivative transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Fund. Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s derivatives positions. In fact, many OTC derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. OTC derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Fund.

 

Interest Rate Risk: The value of an investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities.

 

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When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Fund may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Fund’s holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk. The Fund may face a heightened level of interest rate risk as a result of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s policies. The Fund’s investments may lose value if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the Subadviser.

 

Junk Bonds Risks: High-yield, high-risk bonds have predominantly speculative characteristics, including particularly high credit risk. Junk bonds tend to be less liquid than higher-rated securities. The liquidity of particular issuers or industries within a particular investment category may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning. The non-investment grade bond market can experience sudden and sharp price swings and become illiquid due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large sustained sales by major investors, a high profile default or a change in the market’s psychology.

 

Liquidity Risk: The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are less liquid than other investments. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments made by the Fund are difficult to purchase or sell. Liquidity risk includes the risk that the Fund may make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or that trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment, the Fund may incur higher transaction costs when executing trade orders of a given size. The reduction in dealer market-making capacity in the fixed-income markets that has occurred in recent years also has the potential to reduce liquidity. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of an investment in the Fund will decline. Additionally, the Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

Risks of Investments in Bank Loans: The Fund’s ability to receive payments of principal and interest and other amounts in connection with loans (whether through participations, assignments or otherwise) will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

The failure by the Fund’s scheduled interest or principal payments on a loan because of a default, bankruptcy or any other reason would adversely affect the income of the Fund and would likely reduce the value of its assets. Even with loans secured by collateral, there is the risk that the value of the collateral may decline, may be insufficient to meet the obligations of the borrower, or be difficult to liquidate. In the event of a default, the Fund may have difficulty collecting on any collateral and would not have the ability to collect on any collateral for an uncollateralized loan. Further, the Fund’s access to collateral, if any, may be limited by bankruptcy laws.

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Regulation S-X to update and simplify the disclosure requirements for registered investment companies by eliminating requirements that are redundant or duplicative of US GAAP requirements or other SEC disclosure requirements. The new amendments require the presentation of the total, rather than the components, of distributable earnings on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the total, rather than the components, of dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The amendments also removed the requirement for the parenthetical disclosure of undistributed net investment income on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and certain tax adjustments that were reflected in the Notes to Financial Statements. The Manager has adopted the amendments and reflected them in the Fund’s financial statements.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the Fund’s policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Class A Shares                                   
     Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2019(a)     2018(a)     2017(a)     2016(a)     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance:                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     $9.94       $9.95       $9.38       $9.94       $10.18  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.47       0.45       0.41       0.36       0.40  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     (0.22     0.01       0.56       (0.57     (0.22
Total from investment operations     0.25       0.46       0.97       (0.21     0.18  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.47     (0.46     (0.40     (0.35     (0.39
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.01     -       -       (0.03
Total dividends and distributions     (0.47     (0.47     (0.40     (0.35     (0.42
Net asset value, end of year     $9.72       $9.94       $9.95       $9.38       $9.94  
Total Return(b):     2.58%       4.70%       10.46%       (2.24)%       1.80%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of year (000)     $93,851       $79,462       $69,733       $47,683       $23,158  
Average net assets (000)     $100,319       $75,379       $58,748       $40,785       $28,113  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d)(e):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.95%       0.95%       1.00%       1.05%       1.10%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.09%       1.09%       1.14%       1.34%       1.60%  
Net investment income (loss)     4.74%       4.53%       4.16%       3.65%       3.89%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     67%       94%       67%       55%       64%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

(c)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

The distributor of the Fund had contractually agreed to limit its distribution and service (12b-1) fees to 0.25% of the average daily net assets through March 8, 2015. Effective March 9, 2015, the contractual distribution and service (12b-1) fees were reduced from 0.30% to 0.25% of the average daily net assets.

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Class C Shares                                   
     Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2019(a)     2018(a)     2017(a)     2016(a)     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance:                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     $9.94       $9.95       $9.38       $9.95       $10.19  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.39       0.38       0.33       0.28       0.32  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     (0.21     - (b)      0.57       (0.58     (0.22
Total from investment operations     0.18       0.38       0.90       (0.30     0.10  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.40     (0.38     (0.33     (0.27     (0.31
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.01     -       -       (0.03
Total dividends and distributions     (0.40     (0.39     (0.33     (0.27     (0.34
Net asset value, end of year     $9.72       $9.94       $9.95       $9.38       $9.95  
Total Return(c):     1.82%       3.92%       9.64%       (3.07)%       1.04%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of year (000)     $56,098       $52,919       $54,092       $35,027       $28,408  
Average net assets (000)     $59,266       $54,061       $39,905       $33,571       $31,363  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.70%       1.70%       1.75%       1.80%       1.85%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.83%       1.84%       1.89%       2.11%       2.30%  
Net investment income (loss)     3.99%       3.79%       3.41%       2.88%       3.15%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     67%       94%       67%       55%       64%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

(d)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z Shares                                   
     Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2019(a)     2018(a)     2017(a)     2016(a)     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance:                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     $9.94       $9.96       $9.39       $9.95       $10.19  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.49       0.48       0.43       0.38       0.42  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     (0.21     (0.01     0.57       (0.57     (0.22
Total from investment operations     0.28       0.47       1.00       (0.19     0.20  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.49     (0.48     (0.43     (0.37     (0.41
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.01     -       -       (0.03
Total dividends and distributions     (0.49     (0.49     (0.43     (0.37     (0.44
Net asset value, end of year     $9.73       $9.94       $9.96       $9.39       $9.95  
Total Return(b):     2.94%       4.86%       10.76%       (1.98)%       2.05%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of year (000)     $818,117       $400,179       $367,286       $135,575       $57,729  
Average net assets (000)     $772,275       $390,617       $224,436       $115,125       $52,159  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.70%       0.70%       0.75%       0.80%       0.85%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.86%       0.84%       0.89%       1.09%       1.30%  
Net investment income (loss)     5.04%       4.79%       4.42%       3.88%       4.16%  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)     67%       94%       67%       55%       64%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

(c)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Class R6 Shares                                   
     Year Ended February 28,          

April 27,
2015(a)

through
February 29,

 
     2019     2018     2017            2016  
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $9.94       $9.96       $9.39               $10.03  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.49       0.48       0.45               0.32  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     (0.20     - (c)      0.55               (0.65
Total from investment operations     0.29       0.48       1.00               (0.33
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.50     (0.49     (0.43             (0.31
Distributions from net realized gains     -       (0.01     -               -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.50     (0.50     (0.43             (0.31
Net asset value, end of period     $9.73       $9.94       $9.96               $9.39  
Total Return(d):     2.99%       4.91%       10.79%               (3.35)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000)     $34,545       $26,457       $32,058               $10  
Average net assets (000)     $39,870       $16,803       $5,484               $10  
Ratios to average net assets(e)(f):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.65%       0.65%       0.67%               0.80% (g) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.76%       0.75%       0.82%               0.99% (g) 
Net investment income (loss)     5.02%       4.83%       4.60%               3.87% (g) 
Portfolio turnover rate(h)     67%       94%       67%               55%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(d)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(e)

Effective January 1, 2018, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(f)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(g)

Annualized.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

86  


Report of Independent Registered Public

Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders of PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

and the Board of Directors of Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14:

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (formerly Prudential Floating Rate Income Fund) (the Fund), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14, including the schedule of investments, as of February 28, 2019, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods indicated therein. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of February 28, 2019, the results of its operations for the year then ended, changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods indicated therein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of February 28, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agents, or brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

 

We have served as the auditor of one or more PGIM and/or Prudential Retail investment companies since 2003.

 

New York, New York

April 15, 2019

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund     87  


Federal Income Tax Information (unaudited)

 

For the year ended February 28, 2019, the Fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 95.98% as interest-related dividends in accordance with Sections 871(k)(1) and 881(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

In January 2020, you will be advised on IRS Form 1099-DIV or substitute 1099-DIV, as to the federal tax status of the dividends received by you in calendar year 2019.

 

88  


INFORMATION ABOUT BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS  (unaudited)

Information about Board Members and Officers of the Fund is set forth below. Board Members who are not deemed to be “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act, are referred to as “Independent Board Members.” Board Members who are deemed to be “interested persons” of the Fund are referred to as “Interested Board Members.” The Board Members are responsible for the overall supervision of the operations of the Fund and perform the various duties imposed on the directors of investment companies by the 1940 Act. The Board in turn elects the Officers, who are responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the Fund.

 

Independent Board Members        
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

   Length of
Board Service
       

Ellen S. Alberding

3/11/58

Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 96

   President and Board Member, The Joyce Foundation (charitable foundation) (since 2002); Vice Chair, City Colleges of Chicago (community college system) (2011-2015); Trustee, National Park Foundation (charitable foundation for national park system) (2009-2018); Trustee, Economic Club of Chicago (since 2009); Trustee, Loyola University (since 2018).    None.    Since September 2013
       

Kevin J. Bannon

7/13/52

Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 96

   Retired; Managing Director (April 2008-May 2015) and Chief Investment Officer (October 2008-November 2013) of Highmount Capital LLC (registered investment adviser); formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (April 1993-August 2007) of Bank of New York Company; President (May 2003-May 2007) of BNY Hamilton Family of Mutual Funds.    Director of Urstadt Biddle Properties (equity real estate investment trust) (since September 2008).    Since July 2008

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund


Independent Board Members

           
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Linda W. Bynoe

7/9/52

Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 96

   President and Chief Executive Officer (since March 1995) and formerly Chief Operating Officer (December 1989-February 1995) of Telemat Ltd. (management consulting); formerly Vice President (January 1985-June 1989) at Morgan Stanley & Co. (broker-dealer).    Director of Anixter International, Inc. (communication products distributor) (since January 2006); Director of Northern Trust Corporation (financial services) (since April 2006); Trustee of Equity Residential (residential real estate) (since December 2009).    Since March 2005
       

Barry H. Evans

11/2/60

Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 95

   Retired; formerly President (2005 – 2016), Global Chief Operating Officer (2014– 2016), Chief Investment Officer – Global Head of Fixed Income (1998-2014), and various portfolio manager roles (1986-2006), Manulife Asset Management U.S.    Formerly Director, Manulife Trust Company (2011-2018); formerly Director, Manulife Asset Management Limited (2015-2017); formerly Chairman of the Board of Directors of Manulife Asset Management U.S. (2005-2016); formerly Chairman of the Board, Declaration Investment Management and Research (2008-2016).    Since September 2017
       

Keith F. Hartstein

10/13/56

Board Member & Independent Chair Portfolios Overseen: 96

   Retired; Member (since November 2014) of the Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council (organization of independent mutual fund directors); formerly President and Chief Executive Officer (2005-2012), Senior Vice President (2004-2005), Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (1997-2004), and various executive management positions (1990-1997), John Hancock Funds, LLC (asset management); Chairman, Investment Company Institute’s Sales Force Marketing Committee (2003-2008).    None.    Since September 2013

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Independent Board Members

           
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Laurie Simon Hodrick

9/29/62

Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 95

   A. Barton Hepburn Professor Emerita of Economics in the Faculty of Business, Columbia Business School (since 2018); Visiting Professor of Law, Stanford Law School (since 2015); Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University (since 2015); Sole Member, ReidCourt LLC (since 2008) (a consulting firm); formerly A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Business, Columbia Business School (1996-2017); formerly Managing Director, Global Head of Alternative Investment Strategies, Deutsche Bank (2006-2008).    Independent Director, Kabbage, Inc. (since July 2018) (financial services); Independent Director, Corporate Capital Trust (2017-2018) (a business development company).    Since September 2017
       

Michael S. Hyland, CFA 10/4/45

Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 96

   Retired (since February 2005); formerly Senior Managing Director (July 2001-February 2005) of Bear Stearns & Co, Inc.; Global Partner, INVESCO (1999-2001); Managing Director and President of Salomon Brothers Asset Management (1989-1999).    None.    Since July 2008
       

Brian K. Reid

9/22/61

Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 95

   Retired; formerly Chief Economist for the Investment Company Institute (ICI) (2005-2017); formerly Senior Economist and Director of Industry and Financial Analysis at the ICI (1998-2004); formerly Senior Economist, Industry and Financial Analysis at the ICI (1996-1998); formerly Staff Economist at the Federal Reserve Board (1989-1996); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company (2012-2017).    None.    Since March 2018

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund


Interested Board Members          
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Stuart S. Parker

10/5/62

Board Member &

President

Portfolios Overseen: 96

   President of PGIM Investments LLC (formerly known as Prudential Investments LLC) (since January 2012); Executive Vice President of Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (since December 2012); formerly Executive Vice President of Jennison Associates LLC and Head of Retail Distribution of PGIM Investments LLC (June 2005-December 2011).    None.    Since January 2012
       

Scott E. Benjamin

5/21/73

Board Member & Vice

President

Portfolios Overseen:96

   Executive Vice President (since June 2009) of PGIM Investments LLC; Executive Vice President (June 2009-June 2012) and Vice President (since June 2012) of Prudential Investment Management Services LLC; Executive Vice President (since September 2009) of AST Investment Services, Inc.; Senior Vice President of Product Development and Marketing, PGIM Investments (since February 2006); formerly Vice President of Product Development and Product Management, PGIM Investments LLC (2003-2006).    None.    Since March 2010

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Interested Board Members          
       

Name

Date of Birth

Position(s)

Portfolios Overseen

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

  

Other Directorships

Held During

Past Five Years

  

Length of

Board Service

       

Grace C. Torres*

6/28/59

Board Member

Portfolios Overseen: 95

   Retired; formerly Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the PGIM Funds, Target Funds, Advanced Series Trust, Prudential Variable Contract Accounts and The Prudential Series Fund (1998-June 2014); Assistant Treasurer (March 1999-June 2014) and Senior Vice President (September 1999-June 2014) of PGIM Investments LLC; Assistant Treasurer (May 2003-June 2014) and Vice President (June 2005-June 2014) of AST Investment Services, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (May 2003-June 2014) of Prudential Annuities Advisory Services, Inc.    Formerly Director (July 2015-January 2018) of Sun Bancorp, Inc. N.A. and Sun National Bank; Director (since January 2018) of OceanFirst Financial Corp. and OceanFirst Bank.    Since November 2014

* Note: Prior to her retirement in 2014, Ms. Torres was employed by PGIM Investments LLC. Due to her prior employment, she is considered to be an “interested person” under the 1940 Act. Ms. Torres is a Non-Management Interested Board Member.

 

Fund Officers(a)            
     

Name

Date of Birth

Fund Position

   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years    Length of
Service as Fund
Officer
     

Raymond A. O’Hara

9/11/55

Chief Legal Officer

   Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since July 2010) of Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential); Vice President (March 2011-Present) of Pruco Life Insurance Company and Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey; Vice President and Corporate Counsel (March 2011-Present) of Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation; Chief Legal Officer of PGIM Investments LLC (since June 2012); Chief Legal Officer of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (since June 2012) and Corporate Counsel of AST Investment Services, Inc. (since June 2012); formerly Assistant Vice President and Corporate Counsel (September 2008-July 2010) of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.; formerly Associate (September 1980-December 1987) and Partner (January 1988–August 2008) of Blazzard & Hasenauer, P.C. (formerly, Blazzard, Grodd & Hasenauer, P.C.).    Since June 2012

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund


Fund Officers(a)            
     

Name

Date of Birth

Fund Position

   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years    Length of
Service as Fund
Officer
     

Chad A. Earnst

8/14/75

Chief Compliance Officer

   Chief Compliance Officer (September 2014-Present) of PGIM Investments LLC; Chief Compliance Officer (September 2014-Present) of the PGIM Funds, Target Funds, Advanced Series Trust, The Prudential Series Fund, Prudential’s Gibraltar Fund, Inc., PGIM Global Short Duration High Yield Income Fund, Inc., PGIM Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc. and PGIM Jennison MLP Income Fund, Inc.; Global Head of Compliance for PGIM, Inc. (July 2018-Present); formerly Assistant Director (March 2010-August 2014) of the Asset Management Unit, Division of Enforcement, US Securities & Exchange Commission; Assistant Regional Director (January 2010-August 2014), Branch Chief (June 2006–December 2009) and Senior Counsel (April 2003-May 2006) of the Miami Regional Office, Division of Enforcement, US Securities & Exchange Commission.    Since September 2014
     

Dino Capasso

8/19/74

Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

   Vice President and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (June 2017-Present) of PGIM Investments LLC; formerly, Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel (January 2016-June 2017), and Vice President and Counsel (February 2012-December 2015) of Pacific Investment Management Company LLC.    Since March 2018
     

Andrew R. French

12/22/62

Secretary

   Vice President of PGIM Investments LLC (December 2018-Present); formerly Vice President and Corporate Counsel (February 2010-December 2018) of Prudential; formerly Director and Corporate Counsel (2006-2010) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since January 2007) of PGIM Investments LLC; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since January 2007) of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC.    Since October 2006
     

Jonathan D. Shain

8/9/58

Assistant Secretary

   Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since August 1998) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since May 2001) of PGIM Investments LLC; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since February 2001) of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC; formerly Vice President and Assistant Secretary (May 2003-June 2005) of AST Investment Services, Inc.    Since May 2005
     

Claudia DiGiacomo

10/14/74

Assistant Secretary

   Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since January 2005) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of PGIM Investments LLC (since December 2005); formerly Associate at Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP (1999-2004).    Since December 2005
     

Diana N. Huffman

4/14/82

Assistant Secretary

   Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since September 2015) of Prudential; formerly Associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (2009-2015).    Since March 2019

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Fund Officers(a)            
     

Name

Date of Birth

Fund Position

   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years    Length of
Service as Fund
Officer
     

Christian J. Kelly

5/5/75

Treasurer and Principal Financial

and Accounting Officer

   Vice President, Head of Fund Administration of PGIM Investments LLC (since November 2018); formerly, Director of Fund Administration of Lord Abbett & Co. LLC (2009-2018), Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer of the Lord Abbett Family of Funds (2017-2018); Director of Accounting, Avenue Capital Group (2008-2009); Senior Manager, Investment Management Practice of Deloitte & Touche LLP (1998-2007).    Since January 2019
     

Peter Parrella

8/21/58

Assistant Treasurer

   Vice President (since 2007) and Director (2004-2007) within PGIM Investments Fund Administration; formerly Tax Manager at SSB Citi Fund Management LLC (1997-2004).    Since June 2007
     

Lana Lomuti

6/7/67

Assistant Treasurer

   Vice President (since 2007) and Director (2005-2007), within PGIM Investments Fund Administration; formerly Assistant Treasurer (December 2007-February 2014) of The Greater China Fund, Inc.    Since April 2014
     

Linda McMullin

7/10/61

Assistant Treasurer

   Vice President (since 2011) and Director (2008-2011) within PGIM Investments Fund Administration.    Since April 2014
     

Kelly A. Coyne

9/8/68

Assistant Treasurer

   Director, Investment Operations of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (since 2010).    Since March 2015
     

Charles H. Smith

1/11/73

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

   Vice President, Corporate Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering Unit (since January 2015) of Prudential; committee member of the American Council of Life Insurers Anti-Money Laundering and Critical Infrastructure Committee (since January 2016); formerly Global Head of Economic Sanctions Compliance at AIG Property Casualty (February 2007-December 2014); Assistant Attorney General at the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Division of Public Advocacy. (August 1998-January 2007).    Since January 2017

(a) Excludes Mr. Parker and Mr. Benjamin, interested Board Members who also serve as President and Vice President, respectively.

Explanatory Notes to Tables:

 

 

Board Members are deemed to be “Interested,” as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of their affiliation with PGIM Investments LLC and/or an affiliate of PGIM Investments LLC.

 

 

Unless otherwise noted, the address of all Board Members and Officers is c/o PGIM Investments LLC, 655 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4410.

 

 

There is no set term of office for Board Members or Officers. The Board Members have adopted a retirement policy, which calls for the retirement of Board Members on December 31 of the year in which they reach the age of 75.

 

 

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

 

 

“Portfolios Overseen” includes all investment companies managed by PGIM Investments LLC. The investment companies for which PGIM Investments LLC serves as manager include the PGIM Funds, The Prudential Variable Contract Accounts, PGIM ETF Trust, PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc., PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc., The Prudential Series Fund, Prudential’s Gibraltar Fund, Inc. and the Advanced Series Trust.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund


 MAIL    TELEPHONE    WEBSITE

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

(800) 225-1852

 

pgiminvestments.com

 

PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans Keith F. Hartstein  Laurie Simon Hodrick Michael S. Hyland Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC  

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

SUBADVISER   PGIM Fixed Income  

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment Management Services LLC  

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon  

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC  

PO Box 9658

Providence, RI 02940

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
  KPMG LLP  

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

 

FUND COUNSEL   Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP  

787 Seventh Avenue

New York, NY 10019

 


An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

E-DELIVERY
To receive your mutual fund documents online, go to pgiminvestments.com/edelivery and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via email when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your email address at any time by visiting the website address above.

 

SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. Beginning with reporting periods on or after March 31, 2019, Form N-PORT will replace Form N-Q. Form N-PORT will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission quarterly, and each Fund’s full portfolio holdings as of its first and third quarters of each fiscal year will be made publicly available 60 days after the end of each quarter. The Fund’s schedule of portfolio holdings is also available on the Fund’s website as of the end of each month no sooner than 15 days after the end of the month.

 

The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Fund’s Directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

Mutual Funds:

ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
  MAY LOSE VALUE   ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED
BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE


LOGO

 

PGIM FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND

 

SHARE CLASS   A   C   Z   R6*
NASDAQ   FRFAX   FRFCX   FRFZX   PFRIX
CUSIP   74439V602   74439V701   74439V800   74439V883

 

* Formerly known as Class Q shares.

 

MF211E


Item 2 – Code of Ethics – See Exhibit (a)

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the “Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies – Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers”) that applies to the registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer; the registrant’s Principal Financial Officer also serves as the Principal Accounting Officer.

The registrant hereby undertakes to provide any person, without charge, upon request, a copy of the code of ethics. To request a copy of the code of ethics, contact the registrant 800-225-1852, and ask for a copy of the Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies - Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers.

Item 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert –

The registrant’s Board has determined that Mr. Kevin J. Bannon, member of the Board’s Audit Committee is an “audit committee financial expert,” and that he is “independent,” for purposes of this Item.

Item 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services –

(a) Audit Fees

For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018, KPMG LLP (“KPMG”), the Registrant’s principal accountant, billed the Registrant $97,449 and $96,484 respectively, for professional services rendered for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings.

(b) Audit-Related Fees

For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018: none.

(c) Tax Fees

For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018: none.

(d) All Other Fees

For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018: none.

(e) (1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUNDS

AUDIT COMMITTEE POLICY

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Pre-Approval of Services Provided by the Independent Accountants

The Audit Committee of each Prudential Mutual Fund is charged with the responsibility to monitor the independence of the Fund’s independent accountants. As part of this responsibility, the Audit Committee must pre-approve the independent accounting firm’s engagement to render audit and/or permissible non-audit services, as required by law. In evaluating a proposed engagement of the independent accountants, the Audit Committee will assess the effect that the engagement might reasonably be expected to have on the accountant’s independence. The Committee’s evaluation will be based on:

 

   

a review of the nature of the professional services expected to be provided,

 

   

a review of the safeguards put into place by the accounting firm to safeguard independence, and

 

   

periodic meetings with the accounting firm.

Policy for Audit and Non-Audit Services Provided to the Funds

On an annual basis, the scope of audits for each Fund, audit fees and expenses, and audit-related and non-audit services (and fees proposed in respect thereof) proposed to be performed by the Fund’s independent accountants will be presented by the Treasurer and the independent accountants to the Audit Committee for review and, as appropriate, approval prior to the initiation of such services. Such presentation shall be accompanied by confirmation by both the Treasurer and the independent accountants that the proposed non-audit services will not adversely affect the independence of the independent accountants. Such proposed non-audit services shall be described in sufficient detail to enable the Audit Committee to assess the appropriateness of such services and fees, and the compatibility of the provision of such services with the auditor’s independence. The Committee shall receive periodic reports on the progress of the audit and other services which are approved by the Committee or by the Committee Chair pursuant to authority delegated in this Policy.

The categories of services enumerated under “Audit Services”, “Audit-related Services”, and “Tax Services” are intended to provide guidance to the Treasurer and the independent accountants as to those categories of services which the Committee believes are generally consistent with the independence of the independent accountants and which the Committee (or the Committee Chair) would expect upon the presentation of specific proposals to pre-approve. The enumerated categories are not intended as an exclusive list of audit, audit-related or tax services, which the Committee (or the Committee Chair) would consider for pre-approval.

Audit Services

The following categories of audit services are considered to be consistent with the role of the Fund’s independent accountants:

 

  Ø

Annual Fund financial statement audits

  Ø

Seed audits (related to new product filings, as required)


  Ø

SEC and regulatory filings and consents

Audit-related Services

The following categories of audit-related services are considered to be consistent with the role of the Fund’s independent accountants:

 

  Ø

Accounting consultations

  Ø

Fund merger support services

  Ø

Agreed Upon Procedure Reports

  Ø

Attestation Reports

  Ø

Other Internal Control Reports

Individual audit-related services that fall within one of these categories (except for fund merger support services) and are not presented to the Audit Committee as part of the annual pre-approval process are subject to an authorized pre-approval by the Audit Committee so long as the estimated fee for those services does not exceed $30,000. Any services provided under such pre-approval will be reported to the Audit Committee at its next regular meeting. Should the amount of such services exceed $30,000 any additional fees will be subject to pre-approval by the Committee Chair (or any other Committee member on whom this responsibility has been delegated). Fees related to fund merger support services are subject to a separate authorized pre-approval by the Audit Committee with fees determined on a per occurrence and merger complexity basis.

Tax Services

The following categories of tax services are considered to be consistent with the role of the Fund’s independent accountants:

 

  Ø

Tax compliance services related to the filing or amendment of the following:

   

Federal, state and local income tax compliance; and,

   

Sales and use tax compliance

  Ø

Timely RIC qualification reviews

  Ø

Tax distribution analysis and planning

  Ø

Tax authority examination services

  Ø

Tax appeals support services

  Ø

Accounting methods studies

  Ø

Fund merger support services

  Ø

Tax consulting services and related projects

Individual tax services that fall within one of these categories and are not presented to the AuditCommittee as part of the annual pre-approval process are subject to an authorized pre-approval by the Audit Committee so long as the estimated fee for those services does not exceed $30,000. Any services provided under such pre-approval will be reported to the Audit Committee at its next regular meeting. Should the amount of such services exceed $30,000 any additional fees will be subject to pre-approval by the Committee Chair (or any other Committee member on whom this responsibility has been delegated).


Other Non-Audit Services

Certain non-audit services that the independent accountants are legally permitted to render will be subject to pre-approval by the Committee or by one or more Committee members to whom the Committee has delegated this authority and who will report to the full Committee any pre-approval decisions made pursuant to this Policy. Non-audit services presented for pre-approval pursuant to this paragraph will be accompanied by a confirmation from both the Treasurer and the independent accountants that the proposed services will not adversely affect the independence of the independent accountants.

Proscribed Services

The Fund’s independent accountants will not render services in the following categories of non-audit services:

 

  Ø

Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the Fund

  Ø

Financial information systems design and implementation

  Ø

Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports

  Ø

Actuarial services

  Ø

Internal audit outsourcing services

  Ø

Management functions or human resources

  Ø

Broker or dealer, investment adviser, or investment banking services

  Ø

Legal services and expert services unrelated to the audit

Ø           Any other service that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board determines, by regulation, is impermissible.

Pre-approval of Non-Audit Services Provided to Other Entities Within the Prudential Fund Complex

Certain non-audit services provided to PGIM Investments or any of its affiliates that also provide ongoing services to the Prudential Mutual Funds will be subject to pre-approval by the Audit Committee. The only non-audit services provided to these entities that will require pre-approval are those related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds. Individual projects that are not presented to the Audit Committee as part of the annual pre-approval process will be subject to pre-approval by the Committee Chair (or any other Committee member on whom this responsibility has been delegated) so long as the estimated fee for those services does not exceed $30,000. Services presented for pre-approval pursuant to this paragraph will be accompanied by a confirmation from both the Treasurer and the independent accountants that the proposed services will not adversely affect the independence of the independent accountants.

Although the Audit Committee will not pre-approve all services provided to PGIM Investments and its affiliates, the Committee will receive an annual report from the Fund’s independent accounting firm showing the aggregate fees for all services provided to PGIM Investments and its affiliates.


(e) (2) Percentage of services referred to in 4(b) – 4(d) that were approved by the audit committee

For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018: none.

(f) Percentage of hours expended attributable to work performed by other than full time employees of principal accountant   if greater than 50%.

The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees was 0%.

(g) Non-Audit Fees

The aggregate non-audit fees billed by KPMG for services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018 was $0 and $0, respectively.

(h) Principal Accountant’s Independence

Not applicable as KPMG has not provided non-audit services to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X.

 

Item 5 –

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not applicable.

 

Item 6 –

Schedule of Investments – The schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

Item 7 –

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

 

Item 8 –

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

 

Item 9 –

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not applicable.

 

Item 10 –

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – Not applicable.

 

Item 11 –

Controls and Procedures

 

  (a)

It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


             (b)    There has been no significant change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12 – Exhibits
   (a)    (1)    Code of Ethics – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CODE-ETH
      (2)    Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT.
      (3)    Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1. – Not applicable.
   (b)    Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Registrant:    Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14
By:    /s/ Andrew R. French
   Andrew R. French
   Secretary
Date:    April 15, 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:    /s/ Stuart S. Parker
   Stuart S. Parker
   President and Principal Executive Officer
Date:    April 15, 2019
By:    /s/ Christian J. Kelly
   Christian J. Kelly
   Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Date:    April 15, 2019