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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSRS

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number: 811-03752

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE MANAGERS FUNDS

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut   06854
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

Managers Investment Group LLC

800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 299-3500

 

Date of fiscal year end: DECEMBER 31

 

Date of reporting period: JANUARY 1, 2008 – JUNE 30, 2008

                                         (Semi-Annual Shareholder Report)


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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

Managers Funds

June 30, 2008

Managers Bond Fund

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Managers Bond Fund

 

Semi-Annual Report — June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

   1

ABOUT YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES

   3

FUND PERFORMANCE

   4

FUND SNAPSHOTS AND SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

   5

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

   20

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   21

Fund’s balance sheet, net asset value (NAV) per share computation and cumulative undistributed amount

  

Statement of Operations

   22

Detail of sources of income, Fund expenses, and realized and unrealized gains (losses) during the period

  

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   23

Detail of changes in Fund assets for the past two periods

  

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

   24

Historical net asset values per share, distributions, total returns, expense ratios, turnover ratios and net assets

  

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   25

Accounting and distribution policies, details of agreements and transactions with Fund management and affiliates, and descriptions of certain investment risks

  

ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

   29

Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of The Managers Funds or Managers AMG Funds. Such offering is made only by Prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.


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Letter to Shareholders

 

Dear Shareholder:

As you are undoubtedly aware, the financial markets were under significant pressure during a majority of the six-month period ending June 30, 2008 (the “period”). The period began with the major U.S. equity markets seeing their worst returns in 5 1/2 years during the first quarter, largely driven by investor concerns over the economic impact of a decline in U.S. home values and the related devaluation of the mortgage-securities market. After the Federal Reserve’s mid-March establishment of the credit facility to extend overnight funds to primary dealers and the bail out of Bear Stearns, the second quarter started with many investors believing that the worst of the credit crunch was over, that economic growth would begin to bounce back later in the year, and that stock prices, in anticipation of future growth, would advance. The stock market roughly followed that projected course until approximately mid-to-late May. Stocks, unfortunately, then sold off during the remainder of the quarter as investors’ concerns over surging energy and food prices, continued fallout from the credit crisis, slow economic growth, and declining corporate profits took center stage. Time may tell if the concerns are completely justified. In the short term, however, the pain in the financial markets has been all too real.

The resulting impact on equities was widespread. For the period, the Russell 1000® (large cap), Russell 2000® (small cap), and the Russell 3000® (all cap) Indices returned -11.2%, -9.4% and -11.1%, respectively. Even with the benefit of currencies that were strong relative to the U.S. Dollar for the period, foreign stock markets offered little help in the way of diversification. For the period, the MSCI EAFE Index returned -11.0% (U.S. Dollars), while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index declined by 11.8%.

While many of the media headlines took a negative tone and emphasized inflation, the “housing crisis” and the losses in the stock market, various portions of the bond market provided positive returns. Interest rates fell (and bond prices rose) across the yield curve, although the interest rate declines were most pronounced on the shorter end of the curve. Meanwhile, for the period in aggregate, demand for higher-quality, lower-risk bonds like U.S. Treasuries increased, while some investors sold higher-risk, lower-quality bonds in an effort to curtail risk. For the period, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index and the Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Index returned 1.1% and 3.4% (U.S. Dollars), respectively. Meanwhile, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Bond Index and Lehman U.S. Corporate High Yield Index declined 0.5% and 1.3%, respectively.

Against this backdrop, the performance of the Managers Bond Fund (the “Fund”), while exceeding equity returns, was challenged, as detailed below.

 

Periods Ended 06/30/08

   6 Months     1 Year     3 Years     5 Years     10 Years     Since
Inception
    Inception
Date

Managers Bond Fund

   (0.71 )%   5.38 %   5.00 %   4.69 %   6.39 %   9.18 %   6/1/1984

Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Credit Index

   0.98 %   7.24 %   3.84 %   3.58 %   5.69 %   8.62 %   6/1/1984

Note: Returns greater than one year are annualized.

As noted above, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Managers Bond Fund returned -0.71%, compared to a return of 0.98% for the Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Credit Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark. While returns for the period were disappointing, the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is significantly better over three-, five-, and ten-year and since-inception time periods. Furthermore, the Fund ranks in the top ten percent among peers over all of those time periods.

During the period, the Fund trailed the benchmark primarily due to its greater-than-benchmark allocation to corporate bonds and the related underweight to Treasuries. Much of the underperformance was concentrated during the first quarter, when corporate bonds underperformed Treasuries by nearly 500 basis points. Spreads did narrow somewhat during the second quarter, but corporate bonds still finished the period more than 260 basis points behind Treasuries. Security selection within the industrial sector also detracted from relative returns for the period, while a small allocation to non-U.S. bonds contributed positively.

 

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Letter to Shareholders (continued)

 

 

The widening trend in corporate bond spreads has created what Loomis, Sayles & Company (“Loomis”), the Fund’s subadvisor, deems to be attractive buying opportunities. Over the past several quarters, Loomis has been gradually decreasing the Fund’s exposure to Treasuries and using the proceeds to carefully allocate to corporate bonds. As of June 30th, nearly 80% of the Fund’s assets were in corporates, versus just over 35% for the Index. Loomis also believes that security selection will likely prove to be more critical moving forward, as Loomis expects default rates to trend upward and market conditions to remain vulnerable to the possibility of further economic deterioration. Loomis has lowered its growth forecast for the balance of 2008, due primarily to rising energy costs. Their forecast is for moderate growth in 2009, as Loomis believes that the banks could recover, the credit market may improve, and the bulk of the damage from the housing crisis may move behind us. Energy prices remain a significant risk to this forecast. In the near term, Loomis believes bond yields could move lower as the market backs off expectations of potential tightening, with a sustained move higher unlikely to occur until 2009. Assuming the economy begins to recover as they have forecast, Loomis believes rate hikes could begin in the second quarter of 2009.

The following report covers the six-month period ended June 30, 2008. Should you have any questions about this report, or if you’d like to receive a prospectus and additional information, including fees and expenses for this or any of the other Funds in our family, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-835-3879, or visit our Web site at www.managersinvest.com. As always, please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

If you are curious about how you can better diversify your investment program, visit the Knowledge Center on our Web site and view our articles in the investment strategies section. You can rest assured that under all market conditions our team is focused on delivering excellent investment management services for your benefit.

We thank you for your continued confidence and investment in The Managers Funds.

Respectfully,

 

/s/ John H. Streur

John H. Streur

Senior Managing Partner

Managers Investment Group LLC

 

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About Your Fund's Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. 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 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table to the right provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% 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 by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

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), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

   Expense Ratio
for the Period
    Beginning
Account Value
1/1/2008
   Ending
Account Value
6/30/2008
   Expenses Paid
During the
Period*

Managers Bond Fund

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   0.99 %   $ 1,000    $ 993    $ 4.91

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   0.99 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,020    $ 4.97
                          

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), then divided by 366.

 

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Managers Bond Fund Performance

All periods ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns1

   Six
Months
    One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Inception
Date

Managers Bond Fund 2,3,4,5

   (0.71 )%   5.38 %   4.69 %   6.39 %   6/1/1984

Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Credit Index

   0.98 %   7.24 %   3.58 %   5.69 %  
                            

 

 

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month end, please call (800) 835-3879 or visit our Web site at www.managersinvest.com.

 

 

In choosing a Fund, investors should carefully consider the amount they plan to invest, their investment objectives, the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For this and other information, please call 800.835.3879 or visit www.managersinvest.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money. Distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.

 

1

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the Prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses. All returns are in U.S. dollars($).

2

From time to time, the Fund’s advisor has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns.

3

The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in debt securities, such as default risk, fluctuations in debtor’s perceived ability to pay its creditors. Changing interest rates may adversely affect the value of an investment. An increase in interest rates typically causes the value of bonds and other fixed-income securities to fall.

4

Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

5

High yield bonds (also known as “junk bonds”) are subject to additional risks such as the risk of default.

The Lehman Brothers U.S. Govt./Credit Index is an index of all investment grade government and corporate bonds with a maturity between one and ten years. Unlike the Fund, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Govt./Credit Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses.

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Fund Snapshot

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio Breakdown

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Industry

   Managers
Bond Fund**
    Lehman Bros
Govt/Credit
Index
 

Corporate

   79.8 %   35.8 %

Foreign Government

   5.2 %   6.9 %

U.S. Government

   4.5 %   57.3 %

Asset-Backed Securities

   3.1 %   0.0 %

Preferred Stock

   2.1 %   0.0 %

Municipal Bonds

   1.7 %   0.0 %

Mortgage-Backed Securities

   0.2 %   0.0 %

Other Assets and Liabilities

   3.4 %   0.0 %
            

 

** As a percentage of net assets

Top Ten Holdings

 

Security Name

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

USTN, 4.625%, 11/30/08*

   2.5 %

CIT Group, Inc., 7.625%, 11/30/12*

   2.3  

American General Finance Corp., Series MTN, 6.900%, 12/15/17*

   2.0  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.110%, 01/29/37

   1.9  

Kinder Morgan Finance Co., 5.950%, 02/15/18

   1.7  

Plains All American Pipeline L.P., 6.650%, 01/15/37

   1.6  

International Paper Co., 7.950%, 06/15/18

   1.6  

Southwestern Electric Power Co., 6.450%, 1/15/19

   1.5  

Equitable Resources, Inc., 6.500%, 04/01/18

   1.4  

Medco Health Solutions, Inc., 7.125%, 03/15/18

   1.3  
      

Top Ten as a Group

   17.8 %
      

 

* Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2007

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

Security Description

        Principal Amount    Value

Corporate Bonds - 79.8%

        

Finance - 20.4%

        

American General Finance Corp., Series MTN, 6.900%, 12/15/17

      57,315,000    $ 49,953,748

ASIF Global Financial, 2.380%, 02/26/09

   SGD    5,800,000      4,258,190

Bank of America Capital Trust VI, 5.625%, 03/08/35

      3,085,000      2,512,035

Barclays Capital Corp., 4.160%, 02/22/10 (a)

   THB    25,000,000      743,757

Barclays Financial LLC,

        

4.740%, 03/23/09, (09/23/08) (a) 6

   KRW    160,900,000      155,324

Series EMTN, 4.100%, 03/22/10 (a)

   THB    26,000,000      755,310

Bear Stearns Companies, Inc., The,

        

4.650%, 07/02/18

      215,000      181,022

5.300%, 10/30/15

      560,000      524,176

6.400%, 10/02/17

      1,245,000      1,230,298

7.250%, 02/01/18

      9,770,000      10,195,630

BNP Paribas SA DN, 12.075%, 06/13/11 (a) 4

   IDR    19,645,500,000      1,506,865

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 5.850%, 09/01/17

      13,000,000      13,314,249

CIGNA Corp., 6.150%, 11/15/36

      6,830,000      6,016,356

CIT Group, Inc.,

        

5.000%, 02/13/14

      395,000      283,643

5.125%, 09/30/14

      680,000      487,049

5.500%, 12/20/16

   GBP    1,900,000      2,507,489

7.625%, 11/30/12

      71,175,000      59,159,093

Citibank, N.A., 15.000%, 07/02/10 (a)

   BRL    2,000,000      1,305,857

Colonial Realty, L.P.,

        

4.800%, 04/01/11

      3,485,000      3,287,383

5.500%, 10/01/15

      1,255,000      1,105,240

Duke Realty, L.P.,

        

5.950%, 02/15/17

      2,210,000      2,041,112

6.500%, 01/15/18

      5,000,000      4,761,135

Equity One, Inc., 6.000%, 09/15/17

      5,915,000      5,197,191

ERAC USA Finance Co.,

        

6.375%, 10/15/17 (a)

      4,765,000      4,258,004

6.700%, 06/01/34 (a)

      1,250,000      1,023,726

7.000%, 10/15/37 (a)

      18,870,000      15,695,707

ERP Operating, L.P.,

        

5.125%, 03/15/16

      600,000      541,057

5.750%, 06/15/17

      1,450,000      1,338,399

First Industrial L.P., 5.950%, 05/15/17

      15,000,000      13,179,315

FNMA, 2.290%, 02/19/09

   SGD    3,800,000      2,802,180

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC,

        

5.700%, 01/15/10

      6,815,000      5,814,354

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

        Principal Amount     Value

Finance - 20.4% (continued)

       

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC,

       

7.000%, 10/01/13

      200,000     $ 147,282

8.000%, 12/15/16

      3,500,000 2     2,543,667

8.625%, 11/01/10

      195,000       165,419

9.750%, 09/15/10

      445,000       387,988

General Electric Capital Corp.,

       

3.485%, 03/08/12

   SGD    16,500,000       11,835,141

6.500%, 09/28/15

   NZD    14,950,000       9,805,679

6.625%, 02/04/10

   NZD    3,500,000       2,584,024

6.750%, 09/26/16

   NZD    5,985,000       3,924,005

2.960%, 05/18/12

   SGD    4,400,000       3,097,392

GMAC LLC,

       

5.625%, 05/15/09

      265,000 2     245,363

6.000%, 12/15/11

      1,780,000       1,224,895

6.625%, 05/15/12

      2,170,000       1,488,657

6.750%, 12/01/14

      1,660,000       1,096,339

6.875%, 09/15/11

      250,000       179,643

6.875%, 08/28/12

      400,000       273,911

7.000%, 02/01/12

      1,205,000       837,604

7.250%, 03/02/11

      1,290,000       948,164

8.000%, 11/01/31

      2,325,000 2     1,512,594

Highwoods Realty, L.P.,

       

5.850%, 03/15/17

      3,680,000       3,178,214

7.500%, 04/15/18

      2,405,000       2,285,125

HSBC Bank USA, N.A., 1.959% 04/18/12 4

   MYR    11,930,000       3,390,420

ICICI Bank, Ltd., 6.375%, 04/30/22 (a) 7

      900,000       806,554

iStar Financial, Inc.,

       

3.291%, 10/01/12 (10/01/08) 6

      8,095,000       6,314,100

5.125%, 04/01/11

      280,000       239,400

5.150%, 03/01/12

      4,360,000       3,597,000

5.375%, 04/15/10

      830,000       747,000

5.500%, 06/15/12

      260,000       213,200

5.650%, 09/15/11

      3,095,000       2,646,225

5.700%, 03/01/14

      15,000       12,600

5.800%, 03/15/11

      640,000       544,000

5.875%, 03/15/16

      1,340,000       1,055,686

5.950%, 10/15/13

      4,725,000       3,874,500

6.050%, 04/15/15

      620,000       496,000

8.625%, 06/01/13

      425,000       388,875

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

       

4.135%, 06/08/12 4

   MYR    4,516,015       1,176,306

12.034%, 03/28/11 4

   IDR    932,700,000       73,422

12.380%, 04/12/12 4

   IDR    40,733,437,680       2,804,510

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

        Principal Amount     Value

Finance - 20.4% (continued)

       

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 14.732%, 05/17/10 (a) 4

   BRL    3,600,000     $ 1,718,896

JPMorgan International, 11.870%, 10/21/10 (a) 4

   IDR    16,627,462,500       1,381,955

Kaupthing Bank,

       

3.413%, 01/15/10 (07/15/08) (a) 6

      1,000,000       867,892

5.750%, 10/04/11 (a)

      9,800,000       7,933,933

6.125%, 10/04/16 (a)

      1,800,000       1,313,636

KfW Bankengruppe,

       

10.000%, 10/27/08

   ISK    301,500,000       3,812,847

10.750%, 02/01/10

   ISK    20,000,000       258,063

Kinder Morgan Finance Co.,

       

5.150%, 03/01/15

      730,000       644,225

5.700%, 01/05/16

      370,000       329,300

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.,

       

6.000%, 05/03/32 7

      615,000       470,193

6.875%, 07/17/37

      14,085,000       12,124,340

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.,

       

5.375%, 07/15/14

      4,390,000       4,261,948

5.750%, 09/15/15

      11,939,000       11,837,005

5.875%, 08/01/33

      10,360,000       8,692,610

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.,

       

6.110%, 01/29/37

      60,150,000       47,771,491

10.710%, 03/08/17

   BRL    2,500,000       1,243,684

Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., 6.625%, 04/01/18

      24,810,000       23,508,095

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co., 6.800%, 06/15/36 (a)

      13,925,000       13,289,881

PNC Bank, N.A., 6.875%, 04/01/18

      8,050,000       7,985,560

ProLogis Trust,

       

5.625%, 11/15/15

      345,000       324,124

5.750%, 04/01/16

      280,000       263,703

Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 07/15/28

      1,255,000 2     1,004,000

Rabobank Nederland,

       

12.500%, 02/17/09

   ISK    560,000,000       7,160,929

14.000%, 01/28/09 (a)

   ISK    344,000,000       4,382,099

Realty Income Corp., 6.750%, 08/15/19

      7,675,000       7,228,676

Residential Capital LLC,

       

7.875%, 05/17/13

   GBP    2,500,000       2,141,221

8.000%, 06/01/12

      2,715,000       1,058,850

8.375%, 06/30/15

      1,095,000 2     427,050

SLM Corp.,

       

5.000%, 10/01/13

      2,060,000       1,781,208

5.125%, 08/27/12

      540,000       469,863

5.375%, 01/15/13

      1,910,000       1,682,265

5.375%, 05/15/14

      300,000       263,560

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

        Principal Amount     Value

Finance - 20.4% (continued)

       

SLM Corp.,

       

5.400%, 10/25/11

      520,000     $ 474,858

6.500%, 06/15/10

   NZD    500,000       339,318

8.450%, 06/15/18

      17,995,000       17,263,251

St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc., The, 6.750%, 06/20/36

      2,610,000       2,629,776

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 5.150%, 05/15/15

      3,785,000       3,277,825

Travelers Cos., Inc., 6.250%, 06/15/37

      15,435,000       14,347,666

Travelers Property Casualty Corp., 6.375%, 03/15/33

      3,040,000       2,903,495

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., 6.375%, 03/20/17 (a) 5

      4,555,000       4,075,636

Willis North America, Inc., 6.200%, 03/28/17

      5,685,000       5,023,522

Total Finance

          520,244,247

Industrial - 51.3%

       

Abitibi-Consolidated, Inc., 7.500%, 04/01/28

      500,000       185,000

Agilent Technologies, Inc., 6.500%, 11/01/17

      6,945,000       6,764,652

Albertson’s, Inc.,

       

6.625%, 06/01/28

      1,015,000       870,505

7.450%, 08/01/29

      3,195,000 2     3,022,342

7.750%, 06/15/26

      915,000       897,342

America Movil, S.A. de C.V., 4.125%, 03/01/09

      3,000,000       3,005,010

American President, Ltd., 8.000%, 01/15/24 5

      250,000       207,500

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.,

       

5.950%, 09/15/16

      4,915,000       4,917,639

6.450%, 09/15/36

      13,875,000       13,695,846

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.,

       

5.950%, 01/15/33

      6,177,000       5,454,316

6.450%, 09/01/37

      7,900,000 2     7,550,299

Apache Corp., 6.000%, 01/15/37

      12,000,000       11,774,772

Arrow Electronics, Inc., 6.875%, 07/01/13

      410,000       418,735

AstraZeneca PLC, 6.450%, 09/15/37

      13,975,000       14,227,207

AT&T Corp.,

       

6.150%, 09/15/34

      1,375,000       1,284,762

6.500%, 03/15/29

      7,650,000       7,263,644

6.500%, 09/01/37

      9,605,000       9,295,902

Avnet, Inc.,

       

2.000%, 03/15/34

      1,425,000       1,473,094

5.875%, 03/15/14

      11,000,000       10,592,021

6.000%, 09/01/15

      5,340,000       5,176,665

6.625%, 09/15/16

      1,370,000       1,369,394

Bell Canada, 5.000%, 02/15/17

   CAD    1,000,000       796,332

BellSouth Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/34

      9,740,000 2     8,919,532

Bowater, Inc., 6.500%, 06/15/13

      1,675,000       1,055,250

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 51.3% (continued)

    

Camden Property Trust, 5.700%, 05/15/17

   5,205,000     $ 4,551,981

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

    

5.750%, 03/15/33

   195,000       157,357

5.950%, 05/15/37

   9,340,000       7,749,772

Centex Corp., 5.250%, 6/15/15

   1,915,000       1,512,850

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, Ltd., 6.250%, 04/04/13

   5,600,000       5,333,037

Cia Brasileira de Bebida, 8.750%, 09/15/13

   3,795,000       4,288,350

Clear Channel Communications,

    

4.250%, 05/15/09

   1,500,000       1,447,500

5.750%, 01/15/13

   500,000       336,875

Colonial Realty, L.P., 6.050%, 09/01/16

   470,000       411,494

Comcast Corp.,

    

5.650%, 06/15/35

   13,570,000       11,530,918

6.450%, 03/15/37

   10,295,000       9,581,464

6.500%, 11/15/35

   2,320,000       2,205,450

6.950%, 08/15/37

   22,230,000       21,865,183

Continental Airlines, Inc.,

    

5.983%, 04/19/22

   16,735,000       13,848,212

6.795%, 08/02/20

   46,383       44,644

6.903%, 04/19/22

   5,595,000 2     4,489,988

Corn Products International, Inc., 6.625%, 04/15/37

   4,055,000       4,093,636

Corning, Inc.,

    

6.850%, 03/01/29

   9,142,000       8,943,427

7.250%, 08/15/36

   1,185,000       1,202,027

Covidien International Finance, S.A.,

    

6.000%, 10/15/17

   6,005,000       6,056,703

6.550%, 10/15/37

   11,635,000 2     10,082,111

CSX Corp.,

    

6.000%, 10/01/36

   5,965,000       6,037,135

6.250%, 03/15/18

   16,400,000       15,787,378

Cummins Engine Co., Inc.,

    

5.650%, 03/01/98

   11,235,000       7,714,120

6.750%, 02/15/27

   2,853,000       2,497,938

7.125%, 03/01/28

   50,000 2     47,443

D.R. Horton, Inc., 5.250%, 02/15/15

   5,495,000       4,368,525

Delta Air Lines, Inc., 8.021%, 08/10/22

   15,467,305       14,075,247

Desarrolladora Homex, S.A. de C.V., 7.500%, 09/28/15

   2,725,000       2,738,625

Devon Energy Corp.,

    

4.900%, 08/15/08

   1,250,000       2,321,875

4.950%, 08/15/08

   1,692,000       3,142,890

Dillards, Inc., 7.000%, 12/01/28

   225,000       141,750

DP World, Ltd., 6.850%, 07/02/37 (a)

   22,050,000       18,920,488

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Security Description

        Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 51.3% (continued)

       

Duke Energy Field Services LLC, 6.450%, 11/03/36 (a)

      2,615,000     $ 2,383,952

Dun & Bradstreet Corp., The, 6.000%, 04/01/13

      32,120,000       31,998,811

EL Paso Corp.,

       

6.950%, 06/01/28

      1,030,000 2     948,632

7.000%, 05/15/11

      500,000       501,608

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.,

       

6.125%, 02/15/17

      700,000       677,904

6.625%, 10/15/36

      1,805,000       1,680,089

Enterprise Products Operating L.P., 6.300%, 09/15/17

      8,440,000       8,380,988

Equifax, Inc., 7.000%, 07/01/37

      5,470,000       5,034,178

Equitable Resources, Inc., 6.500%, 04/01/18

      35,420,000       35,471,076

Eurofima, 11.000%, 02/05/10

   ISK    60,000,000       768,077

Federated Retail Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 03/15/37

      14,065,000       10,832,610

Foot Locker, Inc., 8.500%, 01/15/22

      570,000       532,950

Ford Motor Co., 6.375%, 02/01/29

      1,990,000       1,044,750

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 10.125%, 12/15/16

      1,275,000 2     972,188

General Motors Corp.,

       

7.400%, 09/01/25

      570,000       293,550

8.250%, 07/15/23

      3,535,000 2     2,059,138

8.375%, 07/15/33

      135,000 2     79,988

Georgia-Pacific Corp.,

       

7.250%, 06/01/28

      1,245,000       1,039,575

7.750%, 11/15/29

      1,615,000       1,421,200

8.000%, 01/15/24

      1,695,000       1,567,875

8.875%, 05/15/31

      2,750,000       2,543,750

GTE Corp., 6.940%, 04/15/28

      130,000       128,700

HCA, Inc.,

       

5.750%, 03/15/14

      2,200,000       1,908,500

6.250%, 02/15/13

      2,330,000       1,933,900

6.375%, 01/15/15

      5,960,000       4,961,700

6.625%, 02/15/16

      6,850,000 2     5,702,625

6.750%, 07/15/13

      190,000       166,725

7.050%, 12/01/27

      1,685,000       1,276,037

7.190%, 11/15/15

      1,090,000       938,889

7.500%, 12/15/23

      1,172,000       952,975

7.500%, 11/06/33

      925,000       712,250

7.580%, 09/15/25

      1,680,000       1,362,641

7.690%, 06/15/25

      2,589,000       2,117,201

7.750%, 07/15/36

      330,000       260,976

8.360%, 04/15/24

      2,105,000       1,791,675

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 51.3% (continued)

    

Home Depot, Inc., The,

    

5.400%, 03/01/16

   130,000     $ 119,373

5.875%, 12/16/36

   19,035,000       15,550,186

Hospira, Inc., 6.050%, 03/30/17

   3,395,000       3,276,402

Hutchison Whampoa International, Ltd., 5.450%, 11/24/10 (a)

   2,225,000       2,243,194

International Paper Co.,

    

4.000%, 04/01/10

   1,000,000       968,126

4.250%, 01/15/09

   1,000,000       996,727

5.500%, 01/15/14

   550,000       505,401

7.950%, 06/15/18

   40,440,000       40,214,911

Intuit, Inc., 5.750%, 03/15/17

   3,560,000       3,343,791

J.C. Penney Co., Inc.,

    

5.750%, 02/15/18

   325,000       257,156

5.850%, 03/15/17

   12,955,000 2     10,819,938

6.375%, 10/15/36

   4,660,000 2     4,157,759

7.125%, 11/15/23

   18,000       17,801

7.400%, 04/01/37

   4,205,000       3,775,522

7.625%, 03/01/97

   5,035,000       4,114,209

Johnson & Johnson, 5.950%, 08/15/37

   15,020,000       15,593,073

Kellwood Co., 7.625%, 10/15/17 5

   250,000       161,250

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.,

    

5.800%, 03/15/35

   3,360,000       2,915,160

5.950%, 02/15/18

   44,630,000       43,480,911

KLA Instruments Corp., 6.900%, 05/01/18

   24,365,000       23,886,618

Koninklijke KPN NV, 8.375%, 10/01/30

   815,000       936,946

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV, 6.875%, 03/11/38

   22,735,000       23,472,046

Kraft Foods Inc.,

    

6.500%, 08/11/17

   8,950,000       8,961,393

6.500%, 11/01/31

   13,635,000       12,619,929

7.000%, 08/11/37

   7,280,000       7,207,855

Kroger Co., The, 6.400%, 08/15/17

   3,060,000       3,121,068

Lennar Corp.,

    

5.500%, 09/01/14

   1,900,000       1,387,000

5.600%, 05/31/15

   2,740,000       2,003,625

6.500%, 04/15/16

   2,340,000       1,793,025

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.,

    

6.650%, 09/15/37

   6,595,000       6,428,503

6.875%, 02/15/28

   500,000       510,178

Lubrizol Corp., 6.500%, 10/01/34

   16,940,000       15,400,425

Lucent Technologies, Inc.,

    

6.450%, 03/15/29

   4,335,000       3,316,275

6.500%, 01/15/28

   305,000       233,325

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 51.3% (continued)

    

Macys Retail Holdings, Inc.,

    

6.790%, 07/15/27

   3,105,000     $ 2,545,609

6.900%, 04/01/29

   835,000       705,627

Marks & Spencer Group PLC, 7.125%, 12/01/37 (a)

   4,725,000       4,129,302

Masco Corp., 5.850%, 03/15/17

   8,150,000       7,387,087

Medco Health Solutions, Inc., 7.125%, 03/15/18

   33,040,000       34,311,842

Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 5.000%, 01/01/45

   825,000       511,500

Motorola, Inc.,

    

5.220%, 10/01/97

   1,890,000       1,486,874

6.500%, 09/01/25

   895,000       497,888

6.500%, 11/15/28

   1,430,000       1,117,063

6.625%, 11/15/37

   1,145,000       854,983

8.000%, 11/01/11

   1,075,000       1,097,785

New England Telephone & Telegraph Co., 7.875%, 11/15/29

   2,390,000       2,555,328

Newmont Mining Corp., 5.875%, 04/01/35

   11,660,000       9,979,561

News America, Inc.,

    

6.150%, 03/01/37

   6,075,000       5,593,331

6.200%, 12/15/34

   3,440,000       3,172,306

6.400%, 12/15/35

   5,820,000       5,507,571

Nextel Communications, Inc.,

    

5.950%, 03/15/14

   18,220,000       14,621,550

6.875%, 10/31/13

   20,000       16,900

NGPL Pipeco LLC, 7.119%, 12/15/17 (a)

   21,980,000       22,464,901

Northwest Airlines, Inc., 8.028%, 11/01/17

   9,330,000       8,863,500

ONEOK Partners, L.P., 6.650%, 10/01/36

   3,500,000       3,335,952

Owens & Minor, Inc., 6.350%, 04/15/16

   1,355,000       1,330,865

Owens Corning, Inc.,

    

6.500%, 12/01/16

   2,655,000       2,417,316

7.000%, 12/01/36

   4,990,000       4,168,686

Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co., L.P.,

    

6.200%, 11/01/17

   5,520,000       5,228,483

7.000%, 06/15/18

   26,505,000       26,451,089

PF Export Rec Master Trust, 6.436%, 06/01/15 (a)

   564,855       578,976

Plains All American Pipeline L.P.,

    

6.125%, 01/15/17

   2,770,000       2,722,204

6.500%, 05/01/18 (a)

   5,960,000       5,558,213

6.650%, 01/15/37

   39,640,000       40,400,612

PPG Industries, Inc., 6.650%, 03/15/18

   8,975,000       8,941,523

Pulte Homes, Inc.,

    

6.000%, 02/15/35

   10,320,000 2     8,049,600

6.375%, 05/15/33

   4,670,000       3,619,250

Series $, 5.200%, 02/15/15

   3,165,000       2,579,475

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 51.3% (continued)

    

Qantas Airways, Ltd., 6.050%, 04/15/16 (a)

   11,800,000     $ 10,696,794

Questar Market Resources, Inc., 6.800%, 04/01/18

   27,465,000       26,835,585

Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,

    

6.500%, 11/15/18

   620,000       508,400

7.625%, 08/03/21

   2,135,000 2     1,841,438

7.750%, 02/15/31

   1,705,000 2     1,453,512

Qwest Corp.,

    

6.500%, 06/01/17

   155,000       138,338

6.875%, 09/15/33

   4,715,000 2     3,889,875

7.200%, 11/10/26

   435,000       365,400

7.250%, 09/15/25

   1,085,000     $ 960,225

7.250%, 10/15/35

   2,165,000       1,818,600

7.500%, 06/15/23

   1,146,000 2     1,019,940

R.H. Donnelley Corp., Series A-1, 6.875%, 01/15/13

   1,345,000       800,275

R.H. Donnelley Corp., Series A-2, 6.875%, 01/15/13

   1,060,000       630,700

R.H. Donnelley Corp.,

    

6.875%, 01/15/13

   430,000       255,850

8.875%, 01/15/16

   1,535,000       921,000

8.875%, 10/15/17 (a)

   245,000 2     145,775

Raytheon Co.,

    

7.000%, 11/01/28

   1,500,000       1,601,330

7.200%, 08/15/27

   800,000       880,000

Reynolds American, Inc.,

    

6.750%, 06/15/17

   8,170,000       8,127,426

7.250%, 06/15/37

   2,000,000       1,968,270

Safeway, Inc., 6.350%, 08/15/17

   8,000,000       8,233,352

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 7.700%, 10/01/27 (a)

   4,400,000       4,740,234

Schering-Plough Corp., 5.300%, 12/01/13

   1,500,000       1,509,936

Simon Property Group, L.P., 5.750%, 12/01/15

   445,000       431,881

Southern Natural Gas Co.,

    

5.900%, 04/01/17 (a)

   4,765,000       4,552,171

7.350%, 02/15/31

   1,000,000       1,012,816

Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28

   27,000       22,478

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.000%, 12/01/16

   48,000       41,280

Talisman Energy, Inc.,

    

5.850%, 02/01/37

   3,674,000       3,165,507

6.250%, 02/01/38

   3,635,000       3,341,350

Target Corp.,

    

6.500%, 10/15/37

   1,381,000       1,328,487

7.000%, 01/15/38

   25,054,000       25,687,716

Teck Cominco Ltd., 7.000%, 09/15/12

   1,000,000       1,067,960

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Security Description

        Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 51.3% (continued)

       

Telecom Italia Capital S.p.A.,

       

6.000%, 09/30/34

      3,210,000     $ 2,747,166

6.375%, 11/15/33

      3,170,000       2,822,153

Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 7.045%, 06/20/36

      12,125,000 2     12,443,281

Telekom Malaysia Berhad, 7.875%, 08/01/25 (a)

      250,000       283,645

TELUS Corp., 4.950%, 03/15/17

   CAD    7,115,000       6,455,692

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 7.000%, 10/15/28

      2,395,000       2,335,741

Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P., 6.000%, 09/15/17 (a)

      3,000,000       2,915,462

Time Warner Cable, Inc.,

       

5.850%, 05/01/17

      830,000       788,335

6.750%, 07/01/18

      30,000,000       30,198,930

Time Warner, Inc.,

      3,360,000       2,991,065

6.500%, 11/15/36

       

6.625%, 05/15/29

      1,995,000       1,815,402

6.950%, 01/15/28

      855,000       820,394

7.625%, 04/15/31

      560,000       568,538

7.700%, 05/01/32

      365,000       373,688

Toro Co., The, 6.625%, 05/01/37

      6,810,000       6,964,321

Transocean, Inc., 7.375%, 04/15/18

      500,000       544,560

U.S. Steel Corp.,

       

6.050%, 06/01/17

      2,115,000       1,975,315

6.650%, 06/01/37

      3,595,000       3,167,098

7.000%, 02/01/18

      22,850,000       22,799,753

Union Pacific Corp., 5.375%, 06/01/33

      2,525,000       2,164,917

United Airlines, Inc., 6.636%, 07/02/22

      18,133,294       14,823,968

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

       

5.800%, 03/15/36

      13,506,000       11,178,808

6.500%, 06/15/37

      310,000       282,689

6.625%, 11/15/37

      1,540,000       1,418,234

USG Corp., 6.300%, 11/15/16

      1,410,000       1,135,050

V.F. Corp., 6.450%, 11/01/37

      9,334,000       8,829,712

Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.875%, 11/01/36

      3,665,000 2     3,403,814

Verizon Global Funding Corp., 5.850%, 09/15/35

      11,400,000       10,047,789

Verizon Maryland, Inc., 5.125%, 06/15/33

      1,055,000       814,678

Verizon New York, Inc., Series B, 7.375%, 04/01/32

      3,090,000       3,138,930

Viacom, Inc., 6.875%, 04/30/36

      4,160,000       3,906,602

Vondafone Group PLC,

       

5.000%, 09/15/15

      4,465,000       4,224,613

6.150%, 02/27/37

      16,500,000       15,089,530

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1.750%, 03/15/23

      515,000       490,538

Weatherford International, Inc., 6.500%, 08/01/36

      1,565,000       1,531,323

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 51.3% (continued)

    

Wellpoint, Inc., 6.375%, 06/15/37

   13,650,000     $ 12,317,487

Western Union Co., 6.200%, 11/17/36

   12,735,000       11,884,187

Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.875%, 12/15/33

   12,890,000       11,968,120

White Pine Hydro LLC,

    

6.310%, 07/10/17 5

   1,700,000       1,640,500

6.960%, 07/10/37

   1,645,000       1,558,463

Williams Co., Inc., Series A, 7.500%, 01/15/31

   1,000,000       1,011,250

XTO Energy, Inc.,

    

6.100%, 04/01/36

   190,000       180,968

6.750%, 08/01/37

   2,770,000       2,808,819

Total Industrial

       1,307,639,119

Utility - 8.1%

    

Ameren Energy Generating Co., 7.000%, 04/15/18 (a)

   22,700,000       22,731,644

Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 5.200%, 06/15/33

   1,470,000       1,147,969

Bruce Mansfield Unit 1 2, 6.850%, 06/01/34

   10,805,000       10,935,109

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., The, 5.950%, 12/15/36

   15,645,000       13,253,192

Commonwealth Edison Co.,

    

4.700%, 04/15/15

   1,465,000       1,360,941

5.875%, 02/01/33

   5,000,000       4,520,875

Constellation Energy Group, Inc., 4.550%, 06/15/15

   1,675,000 2     1,492,182

Dominion Resources, Inc., 5.950%, 06/15/35

   740,000       664,146

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA, 8.625%, 08/01/15

   300,000 2     341,037

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad, Yankee, 7.875%, 02/01/27

   2,900,000       3,160,316

Enersis SA, Yankee, 7.400%, 12/01/16

   225,000       240,830

Illinois Power Co., 6.250%, 04/01/18 (a)

   26,000,000       25,029,082

ITC Holdings Corp.,

    

5.875%, 09/30/16 (a)

   2,410,000       2,340,443

6.375%, 09/30/36 (a)

   3,605,000       3,274,331

Mackinaw Power LLC, 6.296%, 10/31/23 (a)

   10,091,565       10,110,335

Methanex Corp., 6.000%, 08/15/15

   3,825,000       3,558,811

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.,

    

5.875%, 10/01/12

   750,000       771,404

6.125%, 04/01/36

   2,305,000       2,213,411

6.500%, 09/15/37

   6,450,000 2     6,514,319

NiSource Finance Corp.,

    

6.150%, 03/01/13

   1,250,000       1,246,710

6.400%, 03/15/18

   31,155,000       30,068,750

6.800%, 01/15/19

   11,625,000       11,400,045

ONEOK, Inc., 6.000%, 06/15/35

   9,210,000       8,147,313

Southwestern Electric Power Co., 6.450%, 01/15/19

   39,195,000       38,963,475

Tenaga Nasional Berhad, 7.500%, 11/01/25 (a)

   2,000,000       2,178,926

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

        Principal Amount     Value

Utility - 8.1% (continued)

       

Toledo Edison Co., 6.150%, 05/15/37

        2,390,000     $ 2,072,766

Total Utility

          207,738,362

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $2,111,848,315)

          2,035,621,728

Foreign Government - 5.2%

       

Alberta, Province of, Series CS, Sinking Fund, 5.930%, 09/16/16

   CAD      161,060       168,697

Brazil, Republic of,

       

10.250%, 01/10/28

   BRL      5,750,000 2     3,030,846

12.500%, 01/05/22

   BRL      5,160,000       3,130,248

Canada Government,

       

3.750%, 06/01/12

   CAD      12,235,000       12,134,452

4.250%, 09/01/08

   CAD      7,940,000       7,805,292

4.250%, 12/01/08

   CAD      820,000       808,380

5.250%, 06/01/12

   CAD      7,870,000       8,227,264

Canada Housing Trust, 4.100%, 12/15/08

   CAD      3,340,000       3,290,377

Canadian Government Bond, 5.750%, 06/01/33

   CAD      2,145,000       2,638,495

EUROFIMA, 10.000%, 11/03/08

   ISK      65,900,000       831,140

European Investment Bank,

       

4.600%, 01/30/37 (a)

   CAD      7,270,000       6,864,543

6.961%, 03/10/21 4

   BRL      5,000,000       2,010,909

11.890%, 04/24/13 (a) 4

   IDR      50,074,770,000       3,113,651

27.699%, 09/12/08 (a) 4

   BRL      13,323,060       7,863,082

Inter-American Development Bank,

       

6.000%, 12/15/17

   NZD      4,215,000       2,955,245

11.619%, 05/20/13 4

   IDR      45,580,000,000       2,846,031

12.097%, 05/11/09 4

   BRL      6,500,000       3,660,533

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 9.500%, 05/27/10

   ISK      179,000,000       2,285,656

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, 8.000%, 12/07/23

   MXN      141,360,000       12,241,578

Mexican Government, 9.000%, 12/20/12

   MXN      54,500,000       5,309,537

New South Wales Treasury Corp.,

       

Series 12RG, 6.000%, 05/01/12

   AUD      7,990,000       7,326,782

Series 10RG, 7.000%, 12/01/10

   AUD      15,465,000       14,715,802

Nordic Investment Bank,

       

11.250%, 04/16/09

   ISK      16,600,000       210,254

13.000%, 09/12/08

   ISK      301,700,000       3,827,603

Queensland Treasury Corp.,

       

Series 11G, 6.000%, 06/14/11

   AUD      10,250,000       9,503,956

7.125%, 09/18/17 (a)

   NZD      7,500,000       5,737,945

Total Foreign Government (cost $124,364,872)

          132,538,298
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 4.5%        

U.S. Treasury Notes - 4.2%

       

USTN, 4.250%, 11/15/17

      $ 10,000,000 2     10,214,840

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

U.S. Treasury Notes - 4.2% (continued)

    

USTN, 4.500%, 09/30/11

   $ 32,500,000 2   $ 33,967,570

USTN, 4.625%, 11/30/08

     63,500,000 2     64,194,563

Total U.S. Treasury Notes

       108,376,973

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - 0.0%#

    

FHLMC, Gold, 5.000%, 12/01/31

     183,018       176,699

Federal National Mortgage Association - 0.3%

    

FNMA, 4.000%, 10/01/18

     7,762,019       7,379,740

FNMA, 6.000%, 07/01/29

     17,990       18,321

Total Federal National Mortgage Association

       7,398,061

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations (cost $113,768,443)

       115,951,733

Municipal Bonds - 1.7%

    

Alabama Public School & College Authority, Capital Improvement Bond, 4.500%, 12/01/26

     600,000       580,272

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Asset-A-2, 5.875%, 06/01/47

     5,035,000       4,201,305

Chicago Illinois Board of Education, Dedicated-Series B, 4.750%, 12/01/31

     1,040,000       1,019,793

Chicago Illinois O’Hare International Airport Revenue Bond, Series A, 4.500%, 01/01/38

     315,000       282,605

District of Columbia, Series A, 4.750%, 06/01/36

     600,000       562,116

Florida State Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bond, Department of Transportation, Series A, 3.500%, 07/01/27

     600,000       484,290

Green Bay Wisconsin, Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, 3.500%, 11/01/26 (FSA Insured)

     410,000       343,272

Green Bay Wisconsin, Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, 3.500%, 11/01/29 (FSA Insured)

     445,000       358,545

Grosse Pointe Michigan Public School System, 3.000%, 05/01/27

     365,000       266,574

Harris County Texas, Road Bonds, Series B, 4.500%, 10/01/31

     1,715,000       1,620,315

JEA Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue Bond, Series B, 4.750%, 10/01/41

     955,000       894,434

Louisianna State, Series C, 3.250%, 05/01/26 (FSA Insured)

     605,000       479,965

Massachusetts State School Building Authdedicated Sales Tax Revenue Bond, Series A, 4.750%, 08/15/32

     600,000       586,488

Michigan Tobacco Settlement Financial Authority Series A, 7.309%, 06/01/34

     3,135,000       2,870,343

Omaha Public Power District, Electric System Subordinated Revenue Bonds, Series AA, 4.500%, 02/01/34

     1,505,000       1,361,032

San Diego California Unified School District, Refunding Bonds, Election 1998, Series F-1, 4.500%, 07/01/29

     630,000       584,558

San Jose California Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation, Series C, 3.750%, 08/01/28

     765,000       623,307

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, 3.750%, 08/01/28

     280,000       226,475

State of California (AMBAC Insured), 4.500%, 08/01/27

     950,000       898,700

State of California (AMBAC Insured), 4.500%, 08/01/30

     770,000       704,635

State of California, 4.500%, 10/01/29

     2,655,000       2,443,874

State of California, 4.500%, 08/01/30

     665,000       609,472

State of California, Variable Purpose Bond, 3.250%, 12/01/27

     495,000       377,853

State of California, Variable Purpose Bond, 4.500%, 12/01/33

     2,330,000       2,095,695

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 6.706%, 06/01/46

     22,190,000       18,704,396

University of California Regents Medical Center, Series A, 4.750%, 05/15/31

     165,000       157,890

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Municipal Bonds - 1.7% (continued)

    

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series E, 4.900%, 11/01/35

   $ 155,000     $ 147,163

Total Municipal Bonds (cost $47,127,149)

       43,485,367
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 0.2%     

Bank of America-First Union, Series 2001, 5.464%, 04/11/37

     1,500,000       1,502,012

CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-7, Class 3A1, 5.000%, 08/25/20

     2,873,197       2,553,554

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $4,231,610)

       4,055,566
Asset-Backed Securities - 3.1%     

ARGF, Series 2005-2A, Class A5, 2.642%, 05/20/11 (07/21/08) (a) 6

     10,840,000       9,928,802

Capital One Auto Finance Trust 2006-C A4, 2.501%, 05/15/13 (07/15/08) 6

     14,765,000       13,106,600

CCCIT, Series 2008-C6, Class C6, 6.300%, 06/20/14

     15,450,000       14,774,061

CHAIT, Series 2007-B1, Class B1, 2.721%, 04/15/19 (07/15/08) 6

     17,040,000       13,604,906

CITEC, Series 2008-VT1, Class A3, 6.590%, 12/22/14

     7,270,000       7,223,108

Community Program Loan Trust, Series 87-A, Class A4, 4.500%, 10/01/18

     108,068       106,852

Community Program Loan Trust, Series 87-A, Class A5, 4.500%, 04/01/29

     3,225,000       2,882,923

MBNA, Series 2002-C1, Class C1, 6.800%, 07/15/14

     6,911,000       6,814,252

MBNA, Series 2005-B2, Class B2, 2.651%, 12/17/12 (07/15/08) 6

     10,405,000       10,020,807

Total Asset-Backed Securities (cost $77,956,515)

       78,462,311

Preferred Stocks - 2.1%

     Shares    

Bank of America Corp., Series L, 7.250%

     6,958       6,157,830

CIT Group, Inc., The, Series C, 8.750%

     2,500       102,200

Comcast Corp. Series B, 7.000%

     207,547 2     4,815,090

Entergy New Orleans, Inc., 4.750%

     482       35,261

Entergy New Orleans, Inc., 5.560%

     100       8,372

FHLMC, 5.570%

     70,150       1,261,998

FHLMC, 8.375%

     380,697       9,250,938

FNMA, 5.125%

     17,300       549,275

FNMA, 8.250%

     765,000 2     17,556,751

Lehman Brothers Holdings Capital Trust V, Series M, 6.000%

     7,550       121,328

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 6.500%,

     65,312       1,116,182

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 7.950%

     26,664       542,612

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 5.670%

     14,058       466,550

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Series P, 7.250%

     4,265       3,430,894

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Series C, 5.940%

     14,887       475,342

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series 3, 6.375%

     20,000       337,200

Newell Financial Trust I, 5.250%

     90,628       4,078,260

SLM Corp., 6.000%

     41,250       721,875

Sovereign Capital Trust IV, 4.375%

     34,236       1,052,757

Wisconsin Electric Power Co., 3.600%

     3,946       277,823

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $54,610,137)

       52,358,538

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Shares    Value  

Other Investment Companies - 7.8%1

     

Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserves Fund, 2.62%3

   147,706,784    $ 147,706,784  

JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market Fund, Capital Shares, 2.68%

   4,048,753      4,048,753  

Dreyfus Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 2.66%

   48,411,983      48,411,983  

Total Other Investment Companies (cost $200,167,520)

        200,167,520  

Total Investments - 104.4% (cost $2,734,074,561)

        2,662,641,061  
Other Assets, less Liabilities - (4.4)%         (111,789,178 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 2,550,851,883  

The following footnotes and abbreviations should be read in conjunction with the Schedule of Portfolio Investments previously presented in this report.

Based on the cost of investments of $2,735,158,228 for Federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2008, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $37,499,450 and $110,016,617, respectively, resulting in a net unrealized depreciation of investments of $72,517,167.

 

(a) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers. At June 30, 2008, the value of these securities amounted to $258,286,044 or 10.1% of net assets.

 

1

Yield shown for an investment company represents the June 30, 2008, seven-day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

2

Some or all of these shares were out on loan to various brokers as of June 30, 2008, amounting to $142,890,399 or 5.6% of net assets.

 

3

Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments.

 

4

Represents yield to maturity at June 30, 2008.

 

5

Security is illiquid: A security not readily convertible into cash such as a stock, bond or commodity that is not actively traded, and would be difficult to sell in a current sale. The Fund may not invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. All securities are valued by an independent pricing agent.

 

6

Floating Rate Security. The rate listed is as of June 30, 2008. Date in parenthesis represents the security’s next coupon rate reset.

 

7

Variable Rate Security. The rate listed is as of June 30, 2008 and is periodically reset subject to terms and conditions set forth in the debenture.

 

#

Rounds to less than 0.1%.

Investments Definitions and Abbreviations:

ADR/GDR: ADR after the name of a holding stands for American Depositary Receipt, representing ownership of foreign securities on deposit with a domestic custodian bank; a GDR (Global Depositary Receipt) is comparable, but foreign securities are held on deposit in a non-U.S. bank. The value of the ADR/GDR securities is determined or significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada. Sponsored ADR/GDRs are initiated by the underlying foreign company.

 

FHLMC:    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
FNMA:    Federal National Mortgage Association
USTB:    United States Treasury Bond
USTN:    United States Treasury Note
GMAC:    General Motors Acceptance Corp.

Registered shares: A security whose owner has been recorded with its issuer or issuer’s registrar.

Abbreviations have been used throughout the portfolios to indicate amounts shown in currencies other than the U.S. dollar (USD):

 

AUD:    Australian Dollar
BRL:    Brazilian Real
CAD:    Canadian Dollar
GBP:    British Pound
IDR:    Indonesian Rupiah
ISK:    Icelandic Krona
KRW:    South Korean Won
MXN:    Mexican Peso
MYR:    Malaysian Ringgit
NZD:    New Zealand Dollar
SGD:    Singapore Dollar
THB:    Thailand Baht

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

Assets:

  

Investments at value (including securities on loan valued at $142,890,399)*

   $ 2,662,641,061  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     7,103,381  

Dividends, interest and other receivables

     38,300,107  

Prepaid expenses

     212,750  
        

Total assets

     2,708,257,299  
        

Liabilities:

  

Foreign currency**

     797,657  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     5,122,884  

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     147,706,784  

Payable for investments purchased

     1,751,907  

Accrued expenses:

  

Investment advisory and management fees

     1,063,008  

Administrative fees

     501,762  

Other

     461,414  
        

Total liabilities

     157,405,416  
        

Net Assets

   $ 2,550,851,883  
        

Shares outstanding

     104,156,860  
        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 24.49  
        
Net Assets Represent:   

Paid-in capital

   $ 2,576,080,427  

Undistributed net investment loss

     (459,717 )

Accumulated net realized gain from investments and foreign currency transactions

     46,769,162  

Net unrealized depreciation of investments and foreign currency contracts and translations

     (71,537,989 )
        
Net Assets    $ 2,550,851,883  
        

 

*       Investments at cost

   $ 2,734,074,561  

**     Foreign currency at cost

   $ 797,739  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

Investment Income:

  

Interest income

   $ 70,311,830  

Dividend income

     1,833,576  

Securities lending fees

     818,381  
        

Total investment income

     72,963,787  
        

Expenses:

  

Investment management fees

     7,021,247  

Administrative fees

     2,808,499  

Transfer agent

     1,636,168  

Custodian

     172,405  

Professional fees

     141,894  

Reports to shareholders

     125,776  

Registration fees

     78,787  

Trustees fees and expenses

     73,338  

Miscellaneous

     39,710  
        

Total expenses before offsets

     12,097,824  
        

Expense waiver

     (32,895 )

Expense reimbursement

     (968,470 )

Expense reductions

     (7,698 )
        

Net expenses

     11,088,761  
        

Net investment income

     61,875,026  
        

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):

  

Net realized gain on investment transactions

     46,957,457  

Net realized loss on foreign currency contracts and transactions

     (12,089 )

Net unrealized depreciation of investments

     (128,505,386 )

Net unrealized depreciation of foreign currency contracts and translations

     (123,947 )
        

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (81,683,965 )
        
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations    $ (19,808,939 )
        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) and for the year ended December 31, 2007

 

 

     2008     2007  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 61,875,026     $ 71,238,519  

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     46,945,368       4,081,419  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency translations

     (128,629,333 )     32,532,745  
                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (19,808,939 )     107,852,683  
                
Distributions to Shareholders:     

From net investment income

     (61,973,746 )     (73,131,848 )

From net realized gain on investments

     —         (379,319 )
                

Total distributions to shareholders

     (61,973,746 )     (73,511,167 )
                
From Capital Share Transactions:     

Proceeds from sale of shares

     871,730,895       1,324,679,881  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     57,927,117       69,605,331  

Cost of shares repurchased

     (319,914,019 )     (312,512,299 )
                

Net increase from capital share transactions

     609,743,993       1,081,772,913  
                

Total increase in net assets

     527,961,308       1,116,114,429  
                
Net Assets:     

Beginning of period

     2,022,890,575       906,776,146  
                

End of period

   $ 2,550,851,883     $ 2,022,890,575  
                

End of period undistributed net investment loss

   $ (459,717 )   $ (360,997 )
                
Share Transactions:     

Sale of shares

     34,758,601       53,069,813  

Reinvested shares

     2,322,610       2,793,409  

Shares repurchased

     (12,748,712 )     (12,544,877 )
                

Net increase in shares

     24,332,499       43,318,345  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

 

     For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008

(unaudited)
   

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

Managers Bond Fund

     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period    $ 25.34     $ 24.84     $ 24.11     $ 24.58     $ 24.58     $ 23.44  
                                                
Income from Investment Operations:             

Net investment income

     0.68 5     1.22 5     1.08       0.88       0.80       1.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (0.85 )5     0.49 5     0.75       (0.32 )     0.30       1.40  
                                                

Total from investment operations

     (0.17 )     1.71       1.83       0.56       1.10       2.48  
                                                
Less Distributions to Shareholders from:             

Net investment income

     (0.68 )     (1.21 )     (1.10 )     (0.88 )     (0.93 )     (1.11 )

Net realized gain on investments

     —         (0.00 )4     —         (0.15 )     (0.17 )     (0.23 )
                                                

Total distributions to shareholders

     (0.68 )     (1.21 )     (1.10 )     (1.03 )     (1.10 )     (1.34 )
                                                

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 24.49     $ 25.34     $ 24.84     $ 24.11     $ 24.58     $ 24.58  

Total Return 1

     (0.71 )%6     7.06 %     7.79 %3     2.29 %     5.14 %     10.77 %
                                                

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.99 %7     0.99 %     0.99 %     0.99 %     0.99 %     0.99 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets 1

     5.51 %7     4.91 %     4.52 %     3.36 %     3.65 %     4.50 %

Portfolio turnover

     20 %6     21 %     46 %     26 %     16 %     73 %

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 2,550,852     $ 2,022,891     $ 906,776     $ 426,448     $ 259,210     $ 179,641  
                                                

Ratios absent expense offsets: 2

            

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.08 %7     0.99 %     1.02 %     1.02 %     1.06 %     1.09 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     5.42 %7     4.91 %     4.49 %     3.33 %     3.58 %     4.40 %
                                                

 

1

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. (See Note 1(c) to the Notes to Financial Statements.)

2

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement and expense offsets such as brokerage credits, but includes non-reimbursable expenses such as interest and taxes. (See Note 1(c) to the Notes to Financial Statements.)

3

The Total Return is based on the Financial Statement Net Asset Values as shown above.

4

Rounds to less than $0.01.

5

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

6

Not Annualized.

7

Annualized.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Managers Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust is comprised of a number of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks and policies. Included in this report is the Managers Bond Fund (“the Fund”).

The Fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements:

 

a. Valuation of Investments

Equity securities traded on a domestic or international securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price, or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Over-the-counter securities are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, if one is available. Lacking any sales, over-the-counter securities are valued at the last quoted bid price. The Fund’s investments are generally valued based on market quotations provided by the third party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund. Under certain circumstances, the value of a specific investment may be based on an evaluation of its fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. A Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio security to calculate its NAV when, for example, (1) market quotations are not readily available because a portfolio security is not traded in a public market or the principal market in which the security trades is closed, (2) trading in a portfolio security is suspended and has not resumed before the Fund calculates its NAV, (3) where a significant event affecting the value of a portfolio security is determined to have occurred between the time of the market quotation provided for a portfolio security and the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV, (4) a security’s price has remained unchanged over a period of time (often referred to as a “stale price”), or (5) Managers Investment Group LLC (the “Investment Manager”) determines that a market quotation is inaccurate. Portfolio investments that trade primarily on foreign markets are priced based upon the market quotation of such securities as of the close of their respective principal markets, as adjusted to reflect the Investment Manager’s determination of the impact of events occurring subsequent to the close of such markets but prior to the time as of which the Fund calculates their NAV. In accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, the Investment Manager relies upon recommendations of a third-party fair valuation service in adjusting the prices of such foreign portfolio investments. The Fund may invest in securities that may be thinly traded. The Board of Trustees has adopted procedures to adjust prices when thinly traded securities are judged to be stale so that they reflect fair value. An investment valued on the basis of its fair value may be valued at a price higher or lower than available market quotations. An investment’s valuation may differ depending on the method used and the factors considered in determining value according to the Fund’s fair value procedures.

Fixed-income securities are valued based on valuations furnished by independent pricing services that utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. Futures contracts for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the settlement price as of the close of the futures exchange. Short-term investments having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments in other regulated investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share. Investments in certain mortgage-backed, stripped mortgage-backed, preferred stocks, convertible securities, derivatives and other debt securities not traded on an organized securities market are valued on the basis of valuations provided by dealers or by a pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in such securities and various relationships between securities and yield to maturity in determining value. Securities (including derivatives) for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith, and pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Further, because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material.

The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk)

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

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The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments. The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments in
Securities
   Other Financial
Instruments*

Bond Fund

     

Level 1

   $ 252,526,058    —  

Level 2

     2,410,115,003    —  

Level 3

     —      —  
           

Total

   $ 2,662,641,061    —  
           

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation of the instrument.

 

b. Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

 

c. Investment Income and Expenses

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed. These dividends are recorded as soon as the Trust is informed of the ex-dividend date. Dividend income on foreign securities is recorded net of any withholding tax. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a fund are apportioned among the Funds in the Trust and in some cases other affiliated funds based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders.

The Fund has a “balance credit” arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (formerly the Bank of New York), the Fund’s custodian, whereby the Fund is credited with an interest factor equal to 0.75% below the effective 90-day T-Bill rate for account balances left uninvested overnight. These credits serve to reduce custody expenses that would otherwise be charged to the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the custodian expense was reduced by $507.

Overdrafts will cause a reduction of any earnings credits, computed at 2% above the effective Federal Funds rate on the day of the overdraft. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund had no overdraft fees.

The Trust also has a balance credit arrangement with its Transfer Agent, PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (formerly PFPC Inc.), whereby earnings credits are used to offset banking charges and other out-of-pocket expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the transfer agent expense was reduced by $7,191.

The Investment Manager has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee in consideration of shareholder servicing fees that it has received from JPMorgan Distribution Services, Inc., with respect to short-term cash investments the Fund has made in the JPMorgan Liquid Assets Portfolio. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the management fee was reduced by $32,895.

Total returns and net investment income for the Fund would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset. Total expenses before off-sets exclude the impact of expense reimbursements or fee waivers and expense offsets such as brokerage recapture credits, but include non-reimburseable expenses such as interest and taxes, if any.

 

d. Dividends and Distributions

Dividends resulting from net investment income, if any, normally will be declared and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains, if any, will be made annually in December and when required for Federal excise tax purposes. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for losses deferred due to wash sales, REITS, equalization accounting for tax purposes, foreign currency, options, futures and market discount transactions. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital.

 

e. Federal Taxes

The Fund intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for Federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

Additionally, based on the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.

 

f. Capital Loss Carryovers

As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had no accumulated net realized capital loss carryover from securities transactions for Federal income tax purposes.

 

g. Capital Stock

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each series the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Each Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

At June 30, 2008, certain unaffiliated shareholders of record, specifically omnibus accounts, individually held greater than 10% of the outstanding shares of the Fund as follows: two collectively own 36%. Transactions by these shareholders may have a material impact on the Fund.

 

h. Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon current foreign exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into

 

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U.S. dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and forward foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.

In addition, the Fund does not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

 

2. Agreements and Transactions with Affiliates

The Trust has entered into an Investment Management Agreement under which Managers Investment Group LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an independently managed subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Fund. The Investment Manager selects subadvisors for the Fund (subject to Trustee approval) and monitors each subadvisor’s investment programs and results. The Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by a portfolio manager who serves pursuant to a Subadvisory Agreement with the Investment Manager.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Fund to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the annual investment management fee rate, as a percentage of average daily net assets, was 0.625%.

The Trust has entered into an Administration and Shareholder Servicing Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Fund’s administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all aspects of managing the Fund’s operations, including administration and shareholder services to the Fund, its shareholders, and certain institutions, such as bank trust departments, broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, that advise or act as an intermediary with the Fund’s shareholders. The Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.25% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.

The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2009, to waive fees and pay or reimburse expenses to the extent that the total annual operating expenses (exclusive of brokerage costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses) of the Fund exceed 0.99% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Fund is obligated to repay the Investment Manager such amounts waived, paid or reimbursed in future years provided that the repayment occurs within (36) months after the waiver or reimbursement and that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total operating expenses in any such future year to exceed that Fund’s respective expense cap. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund made no such repayments to the Investment Manager. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the cumulative amount of expense reimbursement by the Investment Manager subject to repayment by the Fund equaled $1,273,851.

Prior to July 1, 2007, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee was $55,000, plus $4,000 or $2,000 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. Effective July 1, 2007, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee is $65,000, plus $4,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Trustees’ fees and expenses are allocated amongst all of the Funds for which the Investment Manager serves as the advisor (the “Managers Funds”) based on the relative net assets of such Funds. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts receives an additional payment of $15,000 per year. (Prior to July 1, 2007, the Independent Chairman received an additional payment of $10,000 per year). The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an additional payment of $5,000 per year. (Prior to July 1, 2007, the Chairman of the Audit Committee received an additional payment of $2,000 per year). The “Trustee fees and expenses” shown in the financial statements represents the Fund’s allocated portion of the total fees and expenses paid by the Fund and other affiliated funds in the Managers Funds.

The Fund is distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor” or “MDI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. MDI serves as the principal underwriter for the Fund. MDI is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of the Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold by brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. MDI bears all the expenses of providing services pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of Prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

 

3. Purchases and Sales of Securities

Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were $948,366,390 and $44,800,747, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were $19,754,704 and $361,532,399, respectively.

 

4. Portfolio Securities Loaned

The Fund may participate in a securities lending program offered by BNYM providing for the lending of equities, corporate bonds and government securities to qualified brokers. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash and/or government securities. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. Collateral received in the form of cash is invested temporarily in institutional money market funds or other short-term investments by BNYM. Security lending fees include earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate. These earnings (after any rebate) then are divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the program, and the Fund loaning the security, according to agreed-upon rates.

 

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5. Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Fund under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

6. Risks Associated with Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOs”)

The net asset value of the Fund may be sensitive to interest rate fluctuations because the Fund may hold several instruments, including CMOs and other derivatives, whose values can be significantly impacted by interest rate movements. CMOs are obligations collateralized by a portfolio of mortgages or mortgage-related securities. Payments of principal and interest on the mortgage are passed through to the holder of the CMOs on the same schedule as they are received, although certain classes of CMOs have priority over others with respect to the receipt of prepayments on the mortgages.

Therefore, the investment in CMOs may be subject to a greater or lesser risk of prepayment than other types of mortgage-related securities. CMOs may have a fixed or variable rate of interest.

 

7. Forward Commitments

Certain transactions, such as futures and forward transactions, dollar roll agreements, or purchases of when-issued or delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Fund’s net asset value as if the Fund had created a degree of leverage in its portfolio. However, if the Fund enters into such a transaction, the Fund will establish a segregated account with its custodian in which it will maintain cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities equal in value to its obligations in respect to such transaction. Securities and other assets held in the segregated account may not be sold while the transaction is outstanding, unless other suitable assets are substituted.

 

8. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The Fund may invest in forward foreign currency exchange contracts to manage currency exposure. These investments may involve greater market risk than the amounts disclosed in the Fund’s financial statements.

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between a Fund and another party to buy or sell a currency at a set price at a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily, and the change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Gain or loss on the purchase or sale of contracts having the same settlement date, amount and counter party is realized on the date of offset, otherwise gain or loss is realized on the settlement date.

The Fund may invest in non-U.S. dollar denominated instruments subject to limitations, and enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities and to protect against a possible loss resulting from an adverse change in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and such foreign currency. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

9. New Accounting Pronouncement

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”).” FIN 48 applies to all registered investment companies and establishes the minimum threshold for recognizing, and a system for measuring, the benefits of tax return positions in the financial statements. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Investment Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (tax years ended December 31, 2004-2007) and has concluded that as of June 30, 2008, no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Additionally, the Investment Manager is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Fund. However, the Investment Manager’s conclusion regarding FIN 48 may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, further implementation guidance expected from FASB, and ongoing analysis of tax laws, regulations, and interpretations thereof.

 

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Annual Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited)

 

On June 6, 2008, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Manager for the Managers Bond Fund (the “Fund”) and the Subadvisory Agreement for the Subadvisor of the Fund. The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to the Fund, the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds (the “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index (the “Fund Benchmark”) and other information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor under their respective agreements. The Trustees also took into account information on the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor (including information provided at meetings held on May 15-16 and June 5-6, 2008), as well as performance, fee and expense information regarding the Fund provided to them on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel and with management; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

Nature, extent and quality of services.

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, biographical information on its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Fund and the Trustees’ familiarity with the Investment Manager’s management through Board meetings, discussions and reports. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Fund; (b) the quality of the search, selection and monitoring services performed by the Investment Manager in overseeing the portfolio management responsibilities of the Subadvisor; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Fund’s other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance programs. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund.

The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadvisor’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (the “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed biographical information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadvisor’s organizational and management structure and the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individual or individuals at the Subadvisor with portfolio management responsibility for the Fund, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the Subadvisor in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadvisor’s personnel; and (c) the Subadvisor’s compliance programs. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Subadvisory Agreement.

Performance.

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2008 was above the median performance of the Peer Group for each period and below, above, above and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Credit Index. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s performance has been satisfactory.

As noted above, the Board considered the Fund’s performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about the Fund’s performance results, portfolio composition and Investment Strategies. The Board noted the Investment Manager’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s attention to monitoring the Subadvisor’s performance with respect to the Fund and its discussions with management regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Fund.

Advisory Fees and Profitability.

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee charged by the Investment Manager for managing the Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Manager, and not the Fund, is responsible for paying the fees charged by the Fund’s Subadvisor and, therefore, that the fees paid to the Investment Manager cover the cost of providing portfolio management services as well as the cost of providing search, selection and monitoring services in operating a “manager-of-managers” complex of mutual funds. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the additional high quality supervisory services provided by the Investment Manager and the fact that the subadvisory fees are paid out of the advisory fee, the advisory fee payable by the Fund to the Investment Manager can reasonably be expected to exceed the median advisory fee for the Peer Group, which consists of many funds that do not operate with a manager-of-managers structure. In this regard, the Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager has undertaken to maintain an expense limitation for the Fund.

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees also reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect, received by the Investment

 

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Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing the Fund and all the mutual funds in the Managers Family of Funds, the cost of providing such services and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also noted the current and potential asset levels of the Fund and the willingness of the Investment Manager to waive fees and pay expenses for the Fund from time to time as a means of limiting the total expenses of the Fund. The Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the current advisory fee structure. In this regard, the Trustees noted that, unlike a mutual fund that is managed by a single investment adviser, the Fund operates in a manager-of-managers structure and, as the Fund grows in size, it is common practice for the Investment Manager to recommend the selection of an additional Subadvisor to manage a portion of the Fund’s portfolio. The Trustees further noted that, because of this practice, the Investment Manager’s oversight and supervisory responsibilities with respect to the Fund can be expected to increase with the size of the Fund. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fees for the Fund at this time. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees also noted that as the Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent that the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2008 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2009, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses to 0.99%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, the Fund’s performance, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisor and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory fees are reasonable.

Subadvisory Fees and Profitability.

In considering the reasonableness of the fee payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadvisor, the Trustees relied on the ability of the Investment Manager to negotiate the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement at arm’s length as part of the manager-of-managers structure, noting that the Subadvisor is not affiliated with the Investment Manager. In addition, the Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. Accordingly, the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, and based on the current size of the portion of the Fund managed by the Subadvisor, the Trustees concluded that any economies of scale being realized by the Subadvisor was not a material factor in the Trustees’ deliberations at this time.

*    *    *    *    *

After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions regarding the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement, in addition to those conclusions discussed above: (a) the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement; (b) the Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy is appropriate for pursuing the Fund’s investment objectives; (c) the Subadvisor is reasonably likely to execute its Investment Strategy consistently over time; and (d) the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor maintain appropriate compliance programs.

Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 6, 2008, the Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement for the Fund’s Subadvisor.

 

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Investment Manager and Administrator

Managers Investment Group LLC

800 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

(203) 299-3500 or (800) 835-3879

Distributor

Managers Distributors, Inc.

800 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

(203) 299-3500 or (800) 835-3879

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

2 Hanson Place

Brooklyn, New York 11217

Legal Counsel

Ropes & Gray LLP One International Place

Boston, Massachusetts 02110-2624

Transfer Agent

PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc.

Attn: Managers

P.O. Box 9769

Providence, Rhode Island 02940

(800) 548-4539

Trustees

Jack W. Aber

William E. Chapman, II

Nathaniel Dalton

Edward J. Kaier

Steven J. Paggioli

Eric Rakowski

Thomas R. Schneeweis

John H. Streur

For Managers Choice Only

Managers

c/o PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc.

P.O. Box 61204

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406-0851

(800) 358-7668

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MANAGERS AND MANAGERS AMG EQUITY FUNDS

 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY

Rexiter Capital Management Limited

ESSEX GROWTH

ESSEX LARGE CAP GROWTH

ESSEX SMALL/MICRO CAP GROWTH

Essex Investment Management Co., LLC

FQ TAX-MANAGED U.S. EQUITY

FQ U.S. EQUITY

First Quadrant, L.P.

INSTITUTIONAL MICRO-CAP

MICRO-CAP

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

WEDGE Capital Management L.L.P.

OFI Institutional Asset Management, Inc.

Next Century Growth Investors LLC

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY

AllianceBernstein L.P.

Lazard Asset Management, LLC

Wellington Management Company, LLP

CHICAGO EQUITY PARTNERS

MID-CAP

Chicago Equity Partners, LLC

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

Urdang Securities Management, Inc.

SKYLINE SPECIAL EQUITIES

PORTFOLIO

Skyline Asset Management, L.P.

SMALL CAP

TIMESSQUARE MID CAP GROWTH

TIMESSQUARE SMALL CAP GROWTH

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

SMALL COMPANY

Epoch Investment Partners, Inc.

Kalmar Investment Advisers

SPECIAL EQUITY

Donald Smith & Co., Inc.

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

Skyline Asset Management, L.P.

Smith Asset Management Group, L.P.

Veredus Asset Management LLC

Westport Asset Management, Inc.

SYSTEMATIC VALUE

SYSTEMATIC MID CAP VALUE

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

VALUE

Armstrong Shaw Associates Inc.

Osprey Partners Investment Management, LLC

MANAGERS AND MANAGERS AMG BALANCED FUNDS

 

CHICAGO EQUITY PARTNERS BALANCED

Chicago Equity Partners, LLC

GLOBAL

AllianceBernstein L.P.

First Quadrant, L.P.

Wellington Management Company, LLP

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

FQ GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES

First Quadrant, L.P.

MANAGERS FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

BOND (MANAGERS)

FIXED INCOME

GLOBAL BOND

Loomis, Sayles & Co., L.P.

BOND (MANAGERS FREMONT)

Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC

CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-FREE

Evergreen Investment Management Co., LLC

HIGH YIELD

J.P. Morgan Investment Management LLC

INTERMEDIATE DURATION GOVERNMENT

SHORT DURATION GOVERNMENT

Smith Breeden Associates, Inc.

MONEY MARKET

JPMorgan Investment Advisors Inc.

 

 

This report is prepared for the Fund’s shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.835.3879. Distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.

A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.835.3879, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.835.3879 or visit the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov.

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. To review a complete list of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent quarterly holdings report, semiannual report, or annual report, please visit www.managersinvest.com.

 

 

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Managers Funds

June 30, 2008

Managers Special Equity Fund

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Semi-Annual Report — June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS    1
ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES    3
FUND PERFORMANCE    3
FUND SNAPSHOTS    4

Portfolio breakdown and top ten holdings at June 30, 2008

  
SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS    5
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   10

Fund’s balance sheet, net asset value (NAV) per share computation and cumulative undistributed amount

  

Statement of Operations

   11

Detail of sources of income, Fund expenses, and realized and unrealized gains (losses) during the period

  

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   12

Detail of changes in Fund assets for the past two periods

  
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    13

Historical net asset values per share, distributions, total returns, expense ratios, turnover ratios and net assets

  
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    14

Accounting and distribution policies, details of agreements and transactions with Fund management and affiliates, and descriptions of certain investment risks

  
ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT    18

Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of The Managers Funds or Managers AMG Funds. Such offering is made only by Prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.


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Letter to Shareholders

 

Dear Shareholder:

As you are undoubtedly aware, the financial markets were under significant pressure during a majority of the six-month period ending June 30, 2008 (the “period”). The period began with the major U.S. equity markets seeing their worst returns in 5 1/2 years during the first quarter, largely driven by investor concerns over the economic impact of a decline in U.S. home values and the related devaluation of the mortgage-securities market. After the Federal Reserve’s mid-March establishment of the credit facility to extend overnight funds to primary dealers and the bail out of Bear Stearns, the second quarter started with many investors believing that the worst of the credit crunch was over, that economic growth would begin to bounce back later in the year, and that stock prices, in anticipation of future growth, would advance. The stock market roughly followed that projected course until approximately mid-to-late May. Stocks, unfortunately, then sold off during the remainder of the quarter as investors’ concerns over surging energy and food prices, continued fallout from the credit crisis, slow economic growth, and declining corporate profits took center stage. Time may tell if the concerns are completely justified. In the short term, however, the pain in the financial markets has been all too real.

The resulting impact on the equity markets was widespread. For the period, the Russell 1000® (large cap), Russell 2000® (small cap), and the Russell 3000® (all cap) Indices returned -11.2%, -9.4% and -11.1%, respectively. Despite underperforming during the first quarter, growth indices outperformed their value counterparts for the period (e.g., Russell 3000® Growth -9.0% versus Russell 3000® Value Index -13.3%). Within the Russell 3000® Index, all sectors except energy (+12.8%) and materials (+2.3%) were down, with financials experiencing the largest decline (-27.0%). Even with the benefit of currencies that were strong relative to the U.S. Dollar for the period, foreign stock markets offered little help in the way of diversification. For the period, the MSCI EAFE Index returned -11.0% (U.S. Dollars), while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index declined by 11.8%. Conversely, bonds generated mostly positive results as the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index and the Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Index returned 1.1% and 3.4% (U.S. Dollars), respectively.

Against this backdrop, the performance of the Managers Special Equity Fund (the “Fund”) discussed in this report was challenged, as detailed below.

 

Periods Ended 06/30/08

   6 Months     1 Year     3 Years     5 Years     10 Years     Since
Inception
    Inception
Date

Managers Special Equity Fund

              

Institutional Class

   (12.78 )%   (21.00 )%   0.96 %       3.61 %   5/30/2004

Managers Class

   (12.88 )%   (21.15 )%   0.74 %   7.79 %   5.31 %   11.90 %   6/1/1984

Russell 2000® Index

   (9.37 )%   (16.19 )%   3.79 %   10.29 %   5.53 %   10.12 %   6/1/1984

Note: Returns greater than one year are annualized.

As noted above, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Managers Special Equity Fund returned -12.88%, compared to a return of -9.37% for the Russell 2000® Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark. The Fund did, however, outperform its benchmark during the second quarter of 2008.

For the period, the Fund’s underperformance relative to the benchmark was primarily driven by weak stock performance among holdings in the information technology, industrials, and financials sectors. Within technology, exposure to semiconductors, specifically a position in Semiconductor Manufacturing International, was the primary detractor from results, while the Fund’s difficulties in the industrial sector were caused mainly by holdings in two airlines; Air France-KLM and Alaska Air group. Both stocks have been hampered by skyrocketing fuel costs, but Donald Smith & Co., one of the Fund’s subadvisors, still has confidence in these companies going forward, and given the selloff, feels that they are now trading at particularly attractive valuations. An underweight to the financials sector did benefit the Fund. However, this was offset by disappointing stock selection within the real estate and banking areas of the sector. The Fund did benefit from strong stock selection within the health care sector, driven by biotech firm Illumina, as well as solid results within the consumer discretionary sector, coming from retailers Big Lots and Ross Stores.

As we look forward, the jury still appears to be out on the direction of the economy, and we believe that much interest will likely be shown in the Fed’s ability to handle the delicate balance between keeping inflation

 

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in check, while also trying to keep the economy out of a recession. Whether or not the economy actually falls into a recession is difficult to predict, but what we believe is more certain is the fact that the growth of the U.S economy has decelerated. In this type of declining growth environment, we feel that identifying companies with superior earnings growth – a factor emphasized by many of the Fund’s subadvisors – will likely be critical in achieving better-than-market performance. The Fund remains overweight to the consumer discretionary, industrials, and information technology sectors, while maintaining underweight positions within financials, health care, and utilities. We remain confident in the Fund’s subadvisor lineup and believe that the characteristics and positioning of the Fund relative to its index should lead to solid performance going forward.

The following report covers the six-month period ended June 30, 2008. Should you have any questions about this report, or if you’d like to receive a prospectus and additional information, including fees and expenses for this or any of the other Funds in our family, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-835-3879, or visit our Web site at www.managersinvest.com. As always, please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

If you are curious about how you can better diversify your investment program, visit the Knowledge Center on our Web site and view our articles in the investment strategies section. You can rest assured that under all market conditions our team is focused on delivering excellent investment management services for your benefit.

We thank you for your continued confidence and investment in The Managers Funds.

Respectfully,

 

/s/ John H. Streur

John H. Streur
Senior Managing Partner
Managers Investment Group LLC

 

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About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This Fund incurs only ongoing costs. 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 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table to the right provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% 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 by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

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), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

   Expense
Ratio for the
Period
    Beginning
Account Value
1/01/2008
   Ending
Account Value
6/30/2008
   Expenses
Paid During
the Period*

Managers Special Equity Fund - Managers Shares

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   1.50 %   $ 1,000    $ 871    $ 6.98

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   1.50 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,017    $ 7.52

Managers Special Equity Fund - Institutional Shares

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   1.25 %   $ 1,000    $ 872    $ 5.82

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   1.25 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,019    $ 6.27
                          

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), then divided by 366.

 

 

Managers Special Equity Fund Performance

All periods ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Average Annual Total Returns1

Managers Special Equity Fund2

   Six
Months
    One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Inception
Date

Managers Class

   (12.88 )%   (21.15 )%   7.79 %   5.31 %   6/1/1984

Institutional Class

   (12.78 )%   (21.00 )%   —       —       5/3/2004

Russell 2000® Index

   (9.37 )%   (16.19 )%   10.29 %   5.53 %   6/1/1984
                            

The performance data shown represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Funds will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month end please call (800) 835-3879 or visit our Web site at www.managersinvest.com.

 

In choosing a Fund, investors should carefully consider the amount they plan to invest, their investment objectives, the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For this and other information, please call 800.835.3879 or visit www.managersinvest.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money. Distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.

The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history, and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

The Russell 2000® Index is composed of the 2,000 smallest stocks in the Russell 3000® Index of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies as measured by market capitalization, and is widely regarded in the industry as the premier measure of small-cap stock performance. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2000® Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses.

The Russell 2000® Index is a trademark of Russell Investments. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investments.

 

1

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the Prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses. All returns are in U.S. dollars($).

2

From time to time, the Fund’s advisor has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns.

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

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Managers Special Equity Fund

Fund Snapshots

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio Breakdown

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Industry

   Managers Special
Equity Fund **
    Russell 2000®
Index
 

Industrials

   19.6 %   16.6 %

Information Technology

   19.1 %   17.5 %

Consumer Discretionary

   16.7 %   12.3 %

Financials

   11.5 %   18.3 %

Energy

   10.4 %   9.3 %

Health Care

   10.0 %   13.4 %

Materials

   2.2 %   4.6 %

Consumer Staples

   1.8 %   3.2 %

Telecommunication Services

   0.9 %   1.3 %

Utilities

   0.3 %   3.5 %

Other Assets and Liabilities

   7.5 %   0.0 %
            

 

** As a percentage of net assets

Top Ten Holdings

 

Security Name

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

MI Developments, Inc., Class A*

   3.1 %

Air France-KLM, ADR*

   2.0  

Comstock Resources, Inc.

   1.9  

Plains Exploration & Production Co.*

   1.2  

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.*

   1.1  

Deckers Outdoor Corp.

   1.1  

DeVry, Inc.*

   1.1  

Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton Co.

   1.0  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

   1.0  

Visteon Corp.

   1.0  
      

Top Ten as a Group

   14.5 %
      

 

* Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2007

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security.

 

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Managers Special Equity Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Common Stocks - 92.5%

    

Consumer Discretionary - 16.7%

    

Aaron Rents, Inc.

   116,900 2   $ 2,610,377

American Public Education, Inc.*

   68,840       2,687,514

Arbitron, Inc.

   34,200 2     1,624,500

ArvinMeritor, Inc.

   159,861       1,995,065

ATC Technology Corp.*

   66,800 2     1,555,104

Bally Technologies, Inc.*

   60,800 2     2,055,040

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

   243,900       1,846,323

Big Lots, Inc.*

   364,102       11,374,546

Buckle, Inc., The

   120,225 2     5,497,889

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.*

   68,352 2     1,697,180

Capella Education Co.*

   20,000       1,193,000

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*

   2,700 2     223,074

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

   434,400 2     3,405,696

Corinthian Colleges, Inc.*

   255,400 2     2,965,194

Ctrip.com International, Ltd.

   5,294 2     242,359

Dana Holding Corp.*

   179,600 2     960,860

Deckers Outdoor Corp.*

   91,000 2     12,667,201

DeVry, Inc.

   226,523       12,146,164

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.*

   11,718 2     207,877

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A

   831,200       9,616,984

Dress Barn, Inc., The*

   193,200 2     2,585,016

Drew Industries, Inc.*

   69,500       1,108,525

DXP Enterprises, Inc.*

   28,900       1,203,396

Exide Technologies, Inc.*

   190,950 2     3,200,322

Fossil, Inc.*

   4,085 2     118,751

Guess?, Inc.

   103,975       3,893,864

Gymboree Corp.*

   88,300       3,538,181

ITT Educational Services, Inc.*

   111,000       9,171,930

J. Crew Group, Inc.*

   7,300 2     240,973

Jack in the Box, Inc.*

   104,400 2     2,339,604

Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.*

   142,147       3,273,645

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.*

   219,990       5,884,732

K12, Inc.*

   128,673 2     2,757,462

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*

   66,592 2     1,935,164

MarineMax, Inc.*

   171,600       1,230,372

Marvel Entertainment, Inc.*

   83,600 2     2,686,904

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc.*

   230,000       2,217,200

Morningstar, Inc.*

   23,400 2     1,685,502

Netflix, Inc.*

   47,300 2     1,233,111

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. - ADR*

   14,507 2     847,499

Orient-Express Hotels, Ltd.

   229,900       9,986,856

Panera Bread Co., Class A*

   47,000 2     2,174,220

Polaris Industries, Inc.

   45,800 2     1,849,404

Priceline.com, Inc.*

   7,742 2     893,891

Ross Stores, Inc.

   250,341       8,892,112

Saks, Inc.*

   900,000       9,882,000

Strayer Education, Inc.

   19,900 2     4,160,493

True Religion Apparel, Inc.*

   97,725 2     2,604,371

Tupperware Brands Corp.

   87,600 2     2,997,672

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.*

   78,654 2     884,071

Under Armour, Inc., Class A*

   3,600 2     92,304

Visteon Corp.*

   4,395,300       11,559,639

Warnaco Group, Inc., The*

   162,650       7,167,986

WMS Industries, Inc.*

   17,100 2     509,067

Zumiez, Inc.*

   50,908       844,055

Total Consumer Discretionary

       192,222,241

Consumer Staples - 1.8%

    

B&G Foods, Inc.

   244,700       2,285,498

Central European Distribution Corp.*

   72,087 2     5,345,251

Darling International, Inc.*

   169,900       2,806,748

Flowers Food, Inc.

   203,700 2     5,772,858

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.*

   42,900 2     1,611,753

Inter Parfums, Inc.

   44,900 2     673,500

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

   45,400 2     1,567,208

Zhongpin, Inc.*

   86,400 2     1,080,000

Total Consumer Staples

       21,142,816

Energy - 10.4%

    

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.*

   17,562 2     1,831,541

Bill Barrett Corp.*

   92,500 2     5,495,425

Bristow Group, Inc.*

   49,450 2     2,447,280

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.*

   87,875 2     5,983,409

Complete Production Services, Inc.*

   51,850 2     1,888,377

Comstock Resources, Inc.*

   253,500       21,403,006

Dawson Geophysical Co.*

   41,300       2,455,698

Dril-Quip, Inc.*

   38,100 2     2,400,300

Encore Acquisition Co.*

   27,900 2     2,097,801

Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.

   24,914 2     2,206,882

GMX Resources, Inc.*

   58,145 2     4,308,544

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Energy - 10.4% (continued)

    

Gulfmark Offshore, Inc.*

   86,325 2   $ 5,022,388

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.*

   89,650 2     5,066,122

Key Energy Services, Inc.*

   218,700       4,247,154

Mitcham Industries, Inc.*

   31,600 2     539,728

Oil States International, Inc.*

   49,700 2     3,152,968

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.

   84,768       6,740,751

Petroquest Energy, Inc.*

   228,190       6,138,311

Plains Exploration & Production Co.*

   192,508 2     14,047,338

Rex Energy Corp.*

   52,989 2     1,398,910

Stone Energy Corp.*

   77,100       5,081,661

Superior Energy Services, Inc.*

   56,327 2     3,105,871

T-3 Energy Services, Inc.*

   5,100       405,297

Trico Marine Services, Inc.*

   95,675 2     3,484,484

USEC, Inc.*

   450,000 2     2,736,000

Willbros Group, Inc.*

   136,650       5,986,636

Total Energy

       119,671,882

Financials - 11.5%

    

American Financial Group, Inc.

   39,250       1,049,938

American National Insurance Co.

   68,950 2     6,758,479

American Physicians Capital, Inc.

   18,650       903,406

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

   107,200       2,537,424

BankUnited Financial Corp., Class A

   601,088 2     577,044

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

   52,000 2     1,275,560

Community Bank System, Inc.

   83,800       1,727,956

Cowen Group, Inc.*

   192,853       1,488,825

Delphi Financial Group, Inc., Class A

   139,250       3,222,245

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

   97,900 2     1,066,131

Downey Financial Corp.

   344,680       954,764

eHealth, Inc.*

   10,471       184,918

Entertainment Properties Trust

   24,000 2     1,186,560

FCStone Group, Inc.*

   64,685 2     1,806,652

Financial Federal Corp.

   117,200       2,573,712

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

   117,200       4,981,000

Harleysville Group, Inc.

   13,600       460,088

Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton Co.

   272,500       11,842,850

Inland Real Estate Corp.

   80,300 2     1,157,926

IPC Holdings, Ltd.

   369,100       9,799,605

iStar Financial, Inc.

   202,700       2,677,667

KBW, Inc.*

   5,400       111,132

MI Developments, Inc., Class A

   1,589,100       35,738,859

MSCI, Inc.*

   60,512       2,195,980

National Western Life Insurance Co., Class A

   12,000       2,622,000

Navigators Group, Inc.*

   9,500       513,475

Penson Worldwide, Inc.*

   320,541 2     3,830,465

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

   38,474       1,168,840

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

   104,300       2,787,939

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

   68,500 2     959,685

PS Business Parks, Inc.

   22,600 2     1,166,160

RAM Holdings, Ltd.*

   304,700       304,700

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

   118,600       5,161,472

RiskMetrics Group, Inc.*

   58,774 2     1,154,321

Saul Centers, Inc.

   24,800       1,165,352

SeaBright Insurance Holdings, Inc.*

   259,035       3,750,827

Senior Housing Properties Trust

   52,700 2     1,029,231

South Financial Group, Inc., The

   225,000 2     882,000

SVB Financial Group*

   59,600 2     2,867,356

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.*

   58,500 2     936,000

Tower Group, Inc.

   56,200       1,190,878

TradeStation Group, Inc.*

   263,000       2,669,450

UMB Financial Corp.

   40,600 2     2,081,562

United PanAm Financial Corp.*

   110,800       249,300

Total Financials

       132,769,734

Health Care - 10.0%

    

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.*

   79,732 2     2,617,602

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

   62,000 2     4,495,000

Alliance Imaging, Inc.*

   377,400       3,272,058

Alpharma, Inc.*

   52,200 2     1,176,066

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

   15,853       540,587

Amedisys, Inc.*

   45,800       2,309,236

Amsurg Corp.*

   41,200       1,003,220

Analogic Corp.

   32,100       2,024,547

athenahealth, Inc.*

   53,200       1,636,432

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

   64,000 2     1,854,720

Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.*

   2,873       64,097

Bruker BioSciences Corp.*

   83,729 2     1,075,918

CardioNet, Inc.*

   20,097 2     535,183

Cepheid, Inc.*

   73,335       2,062,180

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

   185,260       11,841,818

Chemed Corp.

   77,700 2     2,844,597

Conmed Corp.*

   73,800       1,959,390

Dionex Corp.*

   31,900 2     2,117,203

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Health Care - 10.0% (continued)

    

eResearch Technology, Inc.*

   210,100     $ 3,664,144

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.*

   393,172       1,859,704

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.*

   130,190       2,480,120

HealthExtras, Inc.*

   76,600 2     2,308,724

Illumina, Inc.*

   92,875 2     8,090,341

Immucor, Inc.*

   4,600 2     119,048

inVentiv Health, Inc.*

   200,300 2     5,566,337

K-V Pharmaceutical Co., Class A*

   10,754 2     207,875

Martek Biosciences Corp.*

   193,225 2     6,513,615

Masimo Corp.*

   206,600 2     7,096,710

MedAssets, Inc.*

   84,580       1,442,089

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

   111,100       2,990,812

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.*

   91,600       1,346,520

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*

   38,275 2     1,742,278

NuVasive, Inc.*

   87,988 2     3,929,544

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

   39,755 2     1,415,278

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

   52,700 2     2,177,564

Owens & Minor, Inc.

   23,200 2     1,060,008

Parexel International Corp.*

   88,400 2     2,325,804

Phase Forward, Inc.*

   127,800       2,296,566

Quidel Corp.*

   106,500       1,759,380

Steris Corp.

   104,900 2     3,016,924

Sun Healthcare Group, Inc.*

   97,900       1,310,881

Synovis Life Technologies, Inc.*

   33,800 2     636,454

United Therapeutics Corp.*

   32,500 2     3,176,875

Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc.*

   38,600 2     772,386

Wright Medical Group, Inc.*

   82,100       2,332,461

Total Health Care

       115,068,296

Industrials - 19.6%

    

AAR Corp.*

   259,200       3,506,976

Acco Brands Corp.*

   219,900       2,469,477

Acuity Brands, Inc.

   67,200 2     3,230,976

AeroVironment, Inc.*

   90,350       2,455,713

Air France-KLM, ADR

   948,178       22,566,636

Alaska Airgroup, Inc.*

   615,000       9,434,100

Allegiant Travel Co.*

   23,700       440,583

Altra Holdings, Inc.*

   86,600 2     1,455,746

American Superconductor Corp.*

   199,215 2     7,141,858

Axsys Technologies, Inc.*

   96,325 2     5,012,753

Baldor Electric Co.

   52,200 2     1,825,956

Brady Corp.

   94,100 2     3,249,273

Bucyrus International, Inc.

   75,750 2     5,531,265

CAI International, Inc.*

   167,600       2,916,240

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

   102,500       2,972,500

CBIZ, Inc.*

   629,000       5,000,550

Chart Industries, Inc.*

   11,157       542,676

Clean Harbors, Inc.*

   37,100 2     2,636,326

Colfax Corp.*

   124,522 2     3,124,257

Columbus McKinnon Corp.*

   36,900       888,552

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

   197,100 2     2,649,024

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.*

   75,540       3,721,856

Con-Way, Inc.

   35,500 2     1,677,730

Crane Co.

   75,500       2,909,015

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

   86,075 2     3,850,996

Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc.

   62,900 2     1,859,953

EMCOR Group, Inc.*

   280,275       7,996,246

Empresas ICA, S.A. de C.V.*

   69,700       1,731,348

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.*

   15,140 2     1,114,910

EnergySolutions, Inc.

   77,004 2     1,721,039

EnerNOC, Inc.*

   151,351       2,716,750

EnerSys*

   64,400 2     2,204,412

Excel Maritime Carriers, Ltd.

   31,200       1,224,600

Forward Air Corp.

   52,800 2     1,826,880

FTI Consulting, Inc.*

   106,475 2     7,289,278

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A*

   47,700 2     1,622,754

Geo Group, Inc., The*

   27,313 2     614,542

Gorman-Rupp Co.

   18,400       733,056

GrafTech International Ltd.*

   163,300 2     4,381,339

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

   113,200       3,128,848

II-VI, Inc.*

   92,300       3,223,116

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., ADR*

   372,325 2     6,273,676

Kaydon Corp.

   47,200 2     2,426,552

Kirby Corp.*

   33,000 2     1,584,000

Layne Christensen Co.*

   71,509       3,131,379

McGrath RentCorp

   32,690       803,847

Middleby Corp., The*

   2,500       109,775

Miller Herman, Inc.

   124,000 2     3,086,360

NCI Building Systems, Inc.*

   112,400       4,128,452

Perini Corp.*

   173,475       5,733,349

Polypore International, Inc.*

   64,000       1,621,120

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

   48,700       1,622,684

Robbins & Myers, Inc.

   127,075 2     6,337,230

Ryder System, Inc.

   22,000       1,515,360

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Industrials - 19.6% (continued)

    

Safe Bulkers, Inc.*

   81,600     $ 1,537,344

SkyWest, Inc.

   85,360       1,079,804

Spherion Corp.*

   483,800       2,235,156

Sunpower Corp., Class A*

   16,168 2     1,163,773

Tecumseh Products Co., Class B*

   191,688       5,560,869

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*

   46,800       2,283,372

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.*

   67,574 2     1,348,777

Toro Co., The

   90,300 2     3,004,281

Triumph Group, Inc.

   39,400       1,855,740

URS Corp.*

   55,920       2,346,950

Valmont Industries, Inc.

   63,900 2     6,664,131

Wabtec Corp.

   13,100 2     636,922

Watson Wyatt & Co.

   49,500 2     2,618,055

Woodward Governor Co.

   265,825 2     9,479,320

Total Industrials

       224,788,383

Information Technology - 19.1%

    

ADC Telecommunications, Inc.*

   123,700 2     1,827,049

Advent Software, Inc.*

   56,027 2     2,021,454

Amkor Technology, Inc.*

   125,200 2     1,303,332

Anadigics, Inc.*

   156,100 2     1,537,585

Ariba, Inc.*

   128,083       1,884,101

Arris Group, Inc.*

   260,400       2,200,380

Aruba Networks, Inc.*

   258,597       1,352,462

Aspen Technology, Inc.*

   221,200       2,941,960

Atheros Communications, Inc.*

   136,122 2     4,083,660

AuthenTec, Inc.*

   220,675       2,299,434

Bankrate, Inc.*

   21,490       839,614

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.*

   173,750       2,839,075

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.*

   315,693 2     2,601,310

CACI International, Inc., Class A*

   44,600 2     2,041,342

Cavium Networks, Inc.*

   107,328       2,253,888

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.*

   525,300       10,968,264

comScore, Inc.*

   43,918       958,291

Comverge, Inc.*

   106,622       1,490,576

Concur Technologies, Inc.*

   204,950 2     6,810,488

CSG Systems International, Inc.*

   115,400       1,271,708

CyberSource Corp.*

   85,890 2     1,436,940

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.*

   226,481       3,306,623

EMS Technologies, Inc.*

   19,500       425,880

Equinix, Inc.*

   41,800       3,729,396

F5 Networks, Inc.*

   103,800       2,949,996

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.*

   172,600       2,024,598

Falconstor Software, Inc.*

   303,600       2,149,488

Flextronics International, Ltd.*

   268,793       2,526,654

Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.*

   172,522       1,637,234

Hittite Microwave Corp.*

   32,100 2     1,143,402

Infinera Corp.*

   21,205 2     187,028

Ipg Photonics Corp.*

   95,445 2     1,795,320

Itron, Inc.*

   16,100 2     1,583,435

Knot, Inc., The*

   16,600       162,348

Mantech International Corp., Class A*

   48,925 2     2,354,271

Mattson Technology, Inc.*

   219,300       1,043,868

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

   27,204 2     938,266

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.*

   76,175       1,646,904

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.*

   115,925 2     3,207,645

Netlogic Microsystems, Inc.*

   91,196       3,027,707

NetSuite, Inc.*

   92,207 2     1,887,477

Omniture, Inc.*

   148,500 2     2,757,645

ON Semiconductor Corp.*

   400,651 2     3,673,970

Parametric Technology Corp.*

   417,785 2     6,964,476

Perot Systems Corp.*

   230,710       3,462,957

Polycom, Inc.*

   67,568 2     1,645,956

Power Integrations, Inc.*

   67,800       2,143,158

Progress Software Corp.*

   72,900 2     1,864,053

PROS Holdings, Inc.*

   154,979       1,740,414

QLogic Corp.*

   283,300 2     4,133,347

Quest Software, Inc.*

   130,500       1,932,705

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.*

   126,900       977,130

S1 Corp.*

   174,600       1,321,722

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.*

   4,462,700 2     12,986,456

Semtech Corp.*

   207,900       2,925,153

Shanda Interactive Entertainment, Ltd.*

   20,238       549,462

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

   87,300 2     3,150,657

SINA Corp.*

   98,100 2     4,174,155

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.*

   208,200 2     2,054,934

Smart Modular Technology (WWH), Inc.*

   389,626       1,492,268

Sohu.com, Inc.*

   95,781 2     6,746,814

Solera Holdings, Inc.*

   199,650       5,522,319

Spansion, Inc., Class A*

   2,571,200       5,785,200

SRA International, Inc.*

   68 2     1,527

Starent Networks Corp.*

   372,595 2     4,687,245

Super Micro Computer, Inc.*

   215,700       1,591,866

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares     Value  

Information Technology - 19.1% (continued)

    

Sybase, Inc.*

   117,100 2   $ 3,445,082  

Synaptics, Inc.*

   26,085       984,187  

SYNNEX Corp.*

   223,200 2     5,600,088  

Synopsys, Inc.*

   181,400 2     4,337,274  

Syntel, Inc.

   88,800 2     2,994,336  

Taleo Corp.*

   116,275       2,277,827  

TNS, Inc.*

   251,400       6,023,544  

TTM Technologies, Inc.*

   232,500       3,071,325  

Ultratech Stepper, Inc.*

   68,200 2     1,058,464  

Veeco Instruments, Inc.*

   114,400 2     1,839,552  

Virtusa Corp.*

   143,831       1,457,008  

VistaPrint, Ltd.*

   4,200 2     112,392  

Vocus, Inc.*

   143,362       4,611,956  

Volterra Semiconductor Corp.*

   133,100 2     2,297,306  

Websense, Inc.*

   128,400       2,162,256  

Total Information Technology

       219,248,639  

Materials - 2.2%

    

Calgon Carbon Corp.*

   129,400       2,000,524  

Century Aluminum Co.*

   31,936 2     2,123,425  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.

   15,300       1,823,607  

Cytec Industries, Inc.

   96,600 2     5,270,496  

Innophos Holdings, Inc.

   32,200 2     1,028,790  

Intrepid Potash, Inc.*

   30,400 2     1,999,712  

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

   114,550       4,796,208  

Olin Corp.

   115,700 2     3,029,026  

Rock-Tenn Co.

   82,200       2,465,178  

Zep, Inc.

   57,600       857,088  

Total Materials

       25,394,054  

Telecommunication Services - 0.9%

    

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.*

   1,034,819       4,118,580  

Premiere Global Services, Inc.*

   116,400       1,697,112  

Syniverse Holdings, Inc.*

   295,325 2     4,784,265  

Total Telecommunication Services

       10,599,957  

Utilities - 0.3%

    

ITC Holdings Corp.

   63,163 2     3,228,261  

Total Common Stocks

(cost $1,088,979,645)

       1,064,134,263  

Other Investment Companies - 38.6%1

    

Bank of New York Institutional Cash
Reserves Fund, 2.62%
3

   344,624,820       344,624,820  

JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market
Fund, Capital Shares, 2.68%

   15,279,586       15,279,586  

Dreyfus Cash Management Fund,
Institutional Class Shares, 2.66%

   83,790,519       83,790,519  

Total Other Investment Companies

(cost $443,694,925)

       443,694,925  

Total Investments - 131.1%

(cost $1,532,674,570)

       1,507,829,188  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (31.1)%

       (357,868,831 )

Net Assets - 100%

     $ 1,149,960,357  

Based on the approximate cost of investments of $1,556,051,786 for Federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2008, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $170,627,411 and $218,850,009, respectively, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of investments of $48,222,598.

 

* Non income producing security.

1

Yield shown for an investment company represents the June 30, 2008, seven-day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

2

Some or all of these shares were out on loan to various brokers as of June 30, 2008, amounting to a market value of $333,493,898, or approximately 29.0% of net assets.

3

Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in this short-term investment.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Special Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

Assets:

  

Investments at value (including securities on loan valued at $333,493,898)*

   $ 1,507,829,188  

Cash

     498  

Receivable for investments sold

     16,130,646  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     1,292,475  

Dividends, interest and other receivables

     710,601  

Prepaid expenses

     75,384  
        

Total assets

     1,526,038,792  
        

Liabilities:

  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     18,171,053  

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     344,624,820  

Payable for investments purchased

     11,516,212  

Accrued expenses:

  

Investment advisory and management fees

     921,407  

Administrative fees

     256,120  

Other

     588,823  
        

Total liabilities

     376,078,435  
        

Net Assets

   $ 1,149,960,357  
        

Managers Shares:

  

Net Assets

   $ 1,013,524,690  
        

Shares outstanding

     18,105,779  
        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 55.98  
        

Institutional Class Shares:

  

Net Assets

   $ 136,435,667  
        

Shares outstanding

     2,417,692  
        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 56.43  
        

Net Assets Represent:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,120,930,289  

Undistributed net investment loss

     (2,867,712 )

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

     56,743,162  

Net unrealized depreciation of investments

     (24,845,382 )
        

Net Assets

   $ 1,149,960,357  
        

 

*       Investments at cost

   $ 1,532,674,570  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Special Equity Fund

Statement of Operations

For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

Investment Income:

  

Dividend income

   $ 5,567,867  

Foreign withholding tax

     (71,510 )

Securities lending fees

     1,142,301  
        

Total investment income

     6,638,658  
        

Expenses:

  

Investment management fees

     6,526,029  

Administrative fees

     1,812,786  

Transfer agent

     1,778,196  

Custodian

     158,833  

Professional fees

     141,634  

Reports to shareholders

     123,108  

Trustees fees and expenses

     79,559  

Registration fees

     37,099  

Miscellaneous

     57,189  
        

Total expenses before offsets

     10,714,433  
        

Expense waiver

     (4,426 )

Expense reductions

     (207,164 )
        

Net expenses

     10,502,843  
        

Net investment loss

     (3,864,185 )
        

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):

  

Net realized loss on investment transactions

     (6,773,912 )

Net unrealized depreciation of investments

     (229,739,852 )
        

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (236,513,764 )
        

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (240,377,949 )
        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Special Equity Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) and for the year ended December 31, 2007

 

 

     2008     2007  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:

    

Net investment loss

   $ (3,864,185 )   $ (14,345,331 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (6,773,912 )     468,715,374  

Net unrealized depreciation of investments

     (229,739,852 )     (407,862,046 )
                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (240,377,949 )     46,507,997  
                

Distributions to Shareholders:

    

From net realized gain on investments:

    

Managers Class

     —         (388,900,274 )

Institutional Class

     —         (59,529,931 )
                

Total distributions to shareholders

     —         (448,430,205 )
                

From Capital Share Transactions:

    

Managers Class:

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

     139,269,634       299,186,761  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     —         359,741,541  

Cost of shares repurchased

     (581,215,514 )     (1,188,809,810 )
                

Net decrease from Managers share transactions

     (441,945,880 )     (529,881,508 )
                

Institutional Class:

    

Proceeds from sale of shares

     (3,238,458 )     78,116,331  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     —         53,547,184  

Cost of shares repurchased

     (79,904,826 )     (398,129,366 )
                

Net decrease from Institutional share transactions

     (83,143,284 )     (266,465,851 )
                

Net decrease from capital share transactions

     (525,089,164 )     (796,347,359 )
                

Total decrease in net assets

     (765,467,113 )     (1,198,269,567 )
                

Net Assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,915,427,470       3,113,697,037  
                

End of period

   $ 1,149,960,357     $ 1,915,427,470  
                

End of period undistributed net investment income (loss)

   $ (2,867,712 )   $ 996,473  
                

Share Transactions:

    

Managers Class:

    

Sale of shares

     2,345,675       3,523,798  

Reinvested shares from dividends and distribution

     —         5,443,136  

Shares repurchased

     (10,191,830 )     (13,771,697 )
                

Net decrease in shares

     (7,846,155 )     (4,804,763 )
                

Institutional Class:

    

Sale of shares

     281,847       898,887  

Reinvested shares from dividends and distribution

     —         804,737  

Shares repurchased

     (1,687,074 )     (4,606,651 )
                

Net decrease in shares

     (1,405,226 )     (2,903,027 )
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

 

     For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
    For the year ended December 31,  

Managers Class:

   (unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 64.27     $ 82.96     $ 86.78     $ 90.42     $ 78.48     $ 55.08  
                                                

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment loss

     (0.16 )5     (0.51 )5     (0.14 )5     (0.54 )5     (0.56 )     (0.43 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (8.13 )5     0.55 5     9.88 5     4.18 5     12.50       23.83  
                                                

Total from investment operations

     (8.29 )     0.04       9.74       3.64       11.94       23.40  
                                                

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net realized gain on investments

     —         (18.73 )     (13.56 )     (7.28 )     —         —    
                                                

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 55.98     $ 64.27     $ 82.96     $ 86.78     $ 90.42     $ 78.48  
                                                

Total Return 1

     (12.88 )%2     (0.60 )%     11.28 %     4.00 %     15.18 %     42.50 %
                                                

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.48 %3     1.43 %     1.42 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.43 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets 1

     (0.56 )%3     (0.59 )%     (0.15 )%     (0.60 )%     (0.69 )%     (0.72 )%

Portfolio turnover

     53 %2     67 %     76 %     80 %     68 %     64 %

Net assets at end of Period (000’s omitted)

   $ 1,013,525     $ 1,668,031     $ 2,551,703     $ 2,834,314     $ 3,415,003     $ 3,279,318  
                                                

Ratios absent expense offsets: 4

            

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.51 %3     1.46 %     1.47 %     1.45 %     1.45 %     1.46 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

     (0.59 )%3     (0.62 )%     (0.20 )%     (0.65 )%     (0.74 )%     (0.75 )%
                                                

 

     For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
    For the year ended December 31,     For the
period* ended
December 31,
 

Institutional Class:

   (unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 64.71     $ 83.56     $ 87.09     $ 90.56     $ 78.91  
                                        

Income from Investment Operations:

          

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.10 )5     (0.32 )5     0.10 5     (0.33 )5     (0.21 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (8.18 )5     0.52 5     9.93 5     4.14 5     11.86  
                                        

Total from investment operations

     (8.28 )     0.20       10.03       3.81       11.65  
                                        

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

          

Net realized gain on investments

     —         (19.05 )     (13.56 )     (7.28 )     —    
                                        

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 56.43     $ 64.71     $ 83.56     $ 87.09     $ 90.56  
                                        

Total Return 1

     (12.78 )%2     (0.39 )%     11.56 %6     4.21 %     14.75 %2
                                        

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.23 %3     1.20 %     1.18 %     1.20 %     1.20 %3

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets 1

     (0.33 )%3     (0.36 )%     0.09 %     (0.56 )%     (0.49 )%3

Portfolio turnover

     53 %2     67 %     76 %     80 %     68 %2

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 136,435     $ 247,396     $ 561,994     $ 510,541     $ 274,010  
                                        

Ratios absent expense offsets: 4

          

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.26 %3     1.23 %     1.23 %     1.25 %     1.26 %3

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

     (0.36 )%3     (0.39 )%     0.14 %     0.61 %     0.55 %3
                                        

 

*

Commencement of operations was May 3, 2004.

1

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. (See Note 1(c) of Notes to Financial Statements.)

2

Not Annualized. (See Note 1(c) to the Notes to Financial Statements.)

3

Annualized.

4

Excludes the impact of fee waivers and expense offsets such as brokerage credits, but includes non-reimbursable expenses such as interest and taxes. (See Note 1(c) to the Notes to Financial Statements.)

5

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

6

The Total Return is based on the Financial Statement Net Asset Values as shown above.

 

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Managers Special Equity Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Managers Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust is comprised of a number of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks and policies. Included in this report is the Managers Special Equity Fund (“Special Equity” or the “Fund”).

The Fund offers both Managers Class shares and Institutional Class shares. The Institutional Class shares, which are designed primarily for institutional investors that meet certain administrative and servicing criteria, have a minimum investment of $2,500,000. Managers Class shares are offered to all other investors. Each class represents interest in the same assets of the Fund and the classes are identical except for class specific expenses related to shareholder activity. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund and certain Fund level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Both classes have equal voting privileges except that each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its services and/or distribution plan.

The Fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements:

 

a. Valuation of Investments

Equity securities traded on a domestic or international securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price, or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Over-the-counter securities are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, if one is available. Lacking any sales, over-the-counter securities are valued at the last quoted bid price. The Fund’s investments are generally valued based on market quotations provided by the third party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund. Under certain circumstances, the value of a specific investment may be based on an evaluation of its fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. A Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio security to calculate its NAV when, for example, (1) market quotations are not readily available because a portfolio security is not traded in a public market or the principal market in which the security trades is closed, (2) trading in a portfolio security is suspended and has not resumed before the Fund calculates its NAV, (3) where a significant event affecting the value of a portfolio security is determined to have occurred between the time of the market quotation provided for a portfolio security and the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV, (4) a security’s price has remained unchanged over a period of time (often referred to as a “stale price”), or (5) Managers Investment Group LLC (the “Investment Manager”) determines that a market quotation is inaccurate. Portfolio investments that trade primarily on foreign markets are priced based upon the market quotation of such securities as of the close of their respective principal markets, as adjusted to reflect the Investment Manager’s determination of the impact of events occurring subsequent to the close of such markets but prior to the time as of which the Fund calculates their NAV. In accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, the Investment Manager relies upon recommendations of a third-party fair valuation service in adjusting the prices of such foreign portfolio investments. The Fund may invest in securities that may be thinly traded. The Board of Trustees has adopted procedures to adjust prices when thinly traded securities are judged to be stale so that they reflect fair value. An investment valued on the basis of its fair value may be valued at a price higher or lower than available market quotations. An investment’s valuation may differ depending on the method used and the factors considered in determining value according to the Fund’s fair value procedures.

Fixed-income securities are valued based on valuations furnished by independent pricing services that utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. Futures contracts for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the settlement price as of the close of the futures exchange. Short-term investments having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments in other regulated investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share except iShares or other ETF’s, which are valued the same as equity securities. Investments in certain mortgage-backed, stripped mortgage-backed, preferred stocks, convertible securities, derivatives and other debt securities not traded on an organized securities market are valued on the basis of valuations provided by dealers or by a pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in such securities and various relationships between securities and yield to maturity in determining value. Securities (including derivatives) for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith, and pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Further, because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material.

The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk)

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments. The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments in
Securities
   Other Financial
Instruments*

Special Equity

     

Level 1

   $ 1,507,829,188    —  

Level 2

     —      —  

Level 3

     —      —  
           

Total

   $ 1,507,829,188    —  
           

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation of the instrument.

 

b. Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

 

c. Investment Income and Expenses

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed. These dividends are recorded as soon as the Trust is informed of the ex-dividend date. Dividend income on foreign securities is recorded net of any withholding tax. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a fund are apportioned among the Funds in the Trust and in some cases other affiliated funds based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders.

The Fund had certain portfolio trades directed to various brokers who paid a portion of the Fund’s expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, under these arrangements the amount by which the Fund’s expenses were reduced and the impact on the expense ratios was as follows: $203,107 or 0.03% annualized.

The Fund has a “balance credit” arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (formerly The Bank of New York), the Fund’s custodian, whereby the Fund is credited with an interest factor equal to 0.75% below the effective 90-day T-Bill rate for account balances left un-invested overnight. These credits serve to reduce custody expenses that would otherwise be charged to the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the custodian expense was reduced by $769.

Overdrafts will cause a reduction of any earnings credits, computed at 2% above the effective Federal Funds rate on the day of the overdraft. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund had an overdraft fee of $7,546.

The Trust also has a balance credit arrangement with its Transfer Agent, PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (formerly PFPC Inc.), whereby earnings credits are used to offset banking charges and other out-of-pocket expenses. For the six months end June 30, 2008, the transfer agent expense was reduced by $3,288.

The Investment Manager has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee in consideration of shareholder servicing fees that it has received from JPMorgan Distribution Services, Inc., with respect to short-term cash investments the Fund has made in the JPMorgan Liquid Assets Portfolio. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the management fee was reduced by $4,426.

Total returns and net investment income for the Funds would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset. Total expenses before offsets exclude the impact of expense reimbursements or fee waivers and expense offsets such as brokerage recapture credits, but include non-reimburseable expenses such as interest and taxes, if any.

 

d. Dividends and Distributions

Dividends resulting from net investment income, if any, normally will be declared and paid. Distributions of capital gains, if any, will be made annually in December and when required for Federal excise tax purposes. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for losses deferred due to wash sales, REITs, equalization accounting for tax purposes, foreign currency, options, futures and market discount transactions. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital.

 

e. Federal Taxes

The Fund intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for Federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

 

f. Capital Loss Carryovers

As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had no accumulated net realized capital loss carryover from securities transactions for Federal income tax purposes.

 

g. Capital Stock

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each series the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value, for each fund. The Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

At June 30, 2008 certain unaffiliated shareholders, specifically omnibus accounts, individually held greater than 10% of the outstanding shares of the Fund: Managers Class shares – three collectively own 54%; Institutional Class shares – three collectively own 80%. Transactions by these shareholders may have a material impact on the Fund or the class.

 

2. Agreements and Transactions with Affiliates

The Trust has entered into an Investment Management Agreement under which Managers Investment Group LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an independently managed subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Fund. The Investment Manager selects subadvisors for the Fund (subject to Trustee approval) and monitors each subadvisor’s investment programs and results. The Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by portfolio managers who serve pursuant to a Subadvisory Agreement with the Investment Manager.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Fund to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the annual investment management fee rate, as a percentage of average daily net assets, was 0.90%.

The Trust has entered into an Administration and Shareholder Servicing Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Fund’s administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all aspects of managing the Fund’s operations, including administration and shareholder services to the Fund, its shareholders, and certain institutions, such as bank trust departments, broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, that advise or act as an intermediary with the Fund’s shareholders. The Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.25% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.

Prior to July 1, 2007, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee was $55,000, plus $4,000 or $2,000 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. Effective July 1, 2007, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee is $65,000, plus $4,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Trustees’ fees and expenses are allocated amongst all of the Funds for which the Investment Manager serves as the advisor (the “Managers Funds”) based on the relative net assets of such Funds. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts receives an additional payment of $15,000 per year. (Prior to July 1, 2007, the Independent Chairman received an additional payment of $10,000 per year). The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an additional payment of $5,000 per year. (Prior to July 1, 2007, the Chairman of the Audit Committee received an additional payment of $2,000 per year). The “Trustee fees and expenses” shown in the financial statements represents the Fund’s allocated portion of the total fees and expenses paid by the Fund and other affiliated funds in the Managers Funds.

The Fund is distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor” or “MDI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The MDI serves as the principal underwriter for the Fund. MDI is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of the Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold by brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. MDI bears all the expenses of providing services pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of Prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund had the following transactions under 17a-7 procedures approved by the Board of Trustees:

January 2, 2008 – sold securities to the Skyline Opportunity Fund

 

Security

   Shares    Cost

AirTran Holdings, Inc.

   5,600    $ 38,808

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

   6,500      184,340

Arris Group, Inc.

   6,700      63,181

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.

   3,100      56,265

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

   6,300      90,216

B&G Foods, Inc.

   6,000      60,660

Borland Software Corp.

   6,600      19,140

CAI International, Inc.

   4,300      42,484

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.

   26,700      120,684

Crane Co.

   3,500      148,995

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

   3,100      116,033

Convergys Corp.

   3,600      57,744

Delphi Financial Group, Inc., Class A

   3,600      121,464

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

   6,000      131,880

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.

   6,400      89,024

Financial Federal Corp.

   3,000      67,200

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

   7,300      89,936

Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.

   4,000      67,000

Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.

   4,700      55,366

MarineMax, Inc.

   4,400      65,164

Key Energy Services, Inc.

   5,800      83,926

MCG Capital Corp.

   5,300      61,109

Miller Herman, Inc.

   3,200      103,072

Mattson Technology, Inc.

   5,700      47,823

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

   4,400      124,872

Ryder System, Inc.

   1,300      59,683

RAM Holdings, Ltd.

   8,000      37,760

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

   3,500      179,515

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.

   3,300      36,993

SeaBright Insurance Holdings, Inc.

   6,700      98,825

iStar Financial, Inc.

   300      7,725

Spherion Corp.

   12,500      86,875

SkyWest, Inc.

   4,900      130,536

Super Micro Computer, Inc.

   5,600      47,208

SYNNEX Corp.

   5,300      100,859

TNS, Inc.

   5,600      93,744

TradeStation Group, Inc.

   6,800      94,588

TTM Technologies, Inc.

   7,100      83,212
           

Total

   216,700    $ 3,163,909
           

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

January 15, 2008 – bought securities from the Managers Fremont Global Fund

 

Security

   Shares    Cost

Aruba Networks, Inc.

   700    $ 8,050

January 15, 2008 – bought securities from the Managers Fremont Micro-Cap Fund

 

Security

   Shares    Cost

Aruba Networks, Inc.

   12,443    $ 143,095

Calgon Carbon Corp.

   95,500      1,353,235

Omniture, Inc.

   56,200      1,511,780
           

Total

   164,143    $ 3,008,110
           

May 12, 2008 – sold securities to the Investment Fund for Foundations Multi-Asset Fund

 

Security

   Shares    Cost

General Communication, Inc., Class A

   230,000    $ 1,492,700

 

3. Purchases and Sales of Securities

Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were $796,887,285 and $1,297,466,547, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

4. Portfolio Securities Loaned

The Fund may participate in a securities lending program offered by BNYM providing for the lending of equities, corporate bonds and government securities to qualified brokers. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash and/or government securities. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. Collateral received in the form of cash is invested temporarily in institutional money market funds or other short-term investments by BNYM. Security lending fees include earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate. These earnings (after any rebate) then are divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the program, and the Fund loaning the security, according to agreed-upon rates.

 

5. Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Fund under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

6. New Accounting Pronouncement

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”).” FIN 48 applies to all registered investment companies and establishes the minimum threshold for recognizing, and a system for measuring, the benefits of tax return positions in the financial statements. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Investment Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (tax years ended December 31, 2004-2007) and has concluded that as of June 30, 2008, no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Additionally, the Investment Manager is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Fund. However, the Investment Manager’s conclusion regarding FIN 48 may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, further implementation guidance expected from FASB, and ongoing analysis of tax laws, regulations, and interpretations thereof.

 

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Annual Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited)

 

On June 6, 2008, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Manager for the Managers Special Equity Fund (the “Fund”) and the Subadvisory Agreement for each Subadvisor of the Fund. The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to the Fund, the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds (the “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index (the “Fund Benchmark”) and other information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisors under their respective agreements. The Trustees also took into account information on the services provided by the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor (including information provided at meetings held on May 15-16 and June 5-6, 2008), as well as performance, fee and expense information regarding the Fund provided to them on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel and with management; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

Nature, extent and quality of services.

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, biographical information on its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Fund and the Trustees’ familiarity with the Investment Manager’s management through Board meetings, discussions and reports. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Fund; (b) the quality of the search, selection and monitoring services performed by the Investment Manager in overseeing the portfolio management responsibilities of the Subadvisors; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Fund’s other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance programs. With respect to the Fund’s investment in exchange-traded funds as a means to equitize the cash reserves segment of the Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Manager’s cash management services are in addition to and different from the services provided by the investment advisor to the exchange-traded funds in which the Fund invests. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement.

The Trustees also reviewed information relating to each Subadvisor’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (for each Subadvisor, its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the portion of the Fund for which the Subadvisor has portfolio management responsibility. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed biographical information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding each Subadvisor’s organizational and management structure and each Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individual or individuals at each Subadvisor with portfolio management responsibility for the portion of the Fund managed by the Subadvisor, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. The Trustees also noted information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the manner in which each Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy complements those utilized by the Fund’s other Subadvisors. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by each Subadvisor in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadvisor’s personnel; and (c) the Subadvisor’s compliance programs. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of each Subadvisor with respect to its ability to provide the services required under its Subadvisory Agreement.

Performance.

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2008 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index, for each period. The Trustees noted management’s discussion of the Fund’s growth bias and the market environment during relevant time periods. The Trustees also took into account the Investment Strategies of the Fund’s Subadvisors relative to the investment strategies of the Fund’s Peer Group and noted that the Investment Manager replaced a Subadvisor in late 2007. The Trustees also noted that the Fund’s longer-term performance has exceeded the median of its Peer Group, which has resulted in the Fund performing within the top quartile of its Peer Group since inception of the Fund (June 1, 1984) through the period ended March 31, 2008. The Trustees concluded that management had taken appropriate steps to address the Fund’s performance.

As noted above, the Board considered the Fund’s performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about the Fund’s performance results, portfolio composition and Investment Strategies, including with respect to the portion of the Fund managed by each Subadvisor. The Board noted the Investment Manager’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of each Subadvisor. The Board also noted each Subadvisor’s performance record with respect to the Fund. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s attention to monitoring each Subadvisor’s performance with respect to the Fund and its discussions with management regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Fund.

 

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Annual Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement (continued)

 

 

Advisory Fees and Profitability.

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee charged by the Investment Manager for managing the Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Manager, and not the Fund, is responsible for paying the fees charged by the Fund’s Subadvisors and, therefore, that the fees paid to the Investment Manager cover the cost of providing portfolio management services as well as the cost of providing search, selection and monitoring services in operating a “manager-of-managers” complex of mutual funds. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the additional high quality supervisory services provided by the Investment Manager and the fact that the subadvisory fees are paid out of the advisory fee, the advisory fee payable by the Fund to the Investment Manager can reasonably be expected to exceed the median advisory fee for the Peer Group, which consists of many funds that do not operate with a manager-of-managers structure. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee and total expenses as of March 31, 2008 were higher than and equal to, respectively, the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisors and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisors and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory fees are reasonable.

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees also reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect, received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing the Fund and all the mutual funds in the Managers Family of Funds, the cost of providing such services and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. The Trustees also noted the current asset levels of the Fund and the impact on profitability of any future growth of assets of the Fund. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the advisory fee structure. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the Fund currently has six Subadvisors, each managing a portion of the Fund’s portfolio, and that the Investment Manager’s oversight and supervisory responsibilities with respect to the Fund have increased with the size of the Fund and the number of Subadvisors. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fee at this time. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees also noted that as the Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent that the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

Subadvisory Fees and Profitability.

In considering the reasonableness of the fee payable by the Investment Manager to each Subadvisor (other than Skyline Asset Management, L.P. (“Skyline”), which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the Trustees relied on the ability of the Investment Manager to negotiate the terms of each Subadvisory Agreement at arm’s length as part of the manager-of-managers structure, noting that the Investment Manager is not affiliated with these Subadvisors (other than Skyline). In addition, the Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. Accordingly, the cost of services to be provided by each Subadvisor and the profitability to each Subadvisor of its relationship with the Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, and based on the current size of the portion of the Fund managed by each Subadvisor, the Trustees concluded that the effect of any economies of scale being realized by the Subadvisors was not a material factor in the Trustees’ deliberations at this time.

In considering the reasonableness of the fee payable by the Investment Manager to Skyline, the Trustees noted that Skyline is an affiliate of the Investment Manager and reviewed information provided by Skyline regarding the cost to Skyline of providing subadvisory services to the Fund and the resulting profitability from such relationship. The Trustees also noted that the fee payable by the Investment Manager to Skyline under its Subadvisory Agreement is identical to the fee payable to each of the other Subadvisors of the Fund, none of which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager. The Trustees also noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by the Investment Manager out of the advisory fee. Accordingly, the cost of services to be provided by Skyline and the profitability to Skyline of its relationship with the Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, and based on the current size of the portion of the Fund managed by each Subadvisor, the Trustees concluded that the effect of any economies of scale being realized by Skyline was not a material factor in the Trustees’ deliberations at this time.

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After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions regarding the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements with each of the Subadvisors, in addition to those conclusions discussed above: (a) the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and the applicable Subadvisory Agreement; (b) each Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy is appropriate for pursuing the Fund’s investment objectives; (c) each Subadvisor is reasonably likely to execute its Investment Strategy consistently over time; and (d) the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor maintain appropriate compliance programs.

Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 6, 2008, the Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement for each of the Fund Subadvisors.

 

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Investment Manager and Administrator

Managers Investment Group LLC

800 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

(203) 299-3500 or (800) 835-3879

Distributor

Managers Distributors, Inc.

800 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

(203) 299-3500 or (800) 835-3879

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

2 Hanson Place

Brooklyn, New York 11217

Legal Counsel

Ropes & Gray LLP

One International Place

Boston, Massachusetts 02110-2624

Transfer Agent

PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc.

Attn: Managers

P.O. Box 9769

Providence, Rhode Island 02940

(800) 548-4539

Trustees

Jack W. Aber

William E. Chapman, II

Nathaniel Dalton

Edward J. Kaier

Steven J. Paggioli

Eric Rakowski

Thomas R. Schneeweis

John H. Streur

For Managers Choice Only

Managers

c/o PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc.

P.O. Box 61204

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406-0851

(800) 358-7668

 

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MANAGERS AND MANAGERS AMG EQUITY FUNDS

 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY

Rexiter Capital Management Limited

ESSEX GROWTH

ESSEX LARGE CAP GROWTH

ESSEX SMALL/MICRO CAP GROWTH

Essex Investment Management Co., LLC

FQ TAX-MANAGED U.S. EQUITY

FQ U.S. EQUITY

First Quadrant, L.P.

INSTITUTIONAL MICRO-CAP

MICRO-CAP

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

WEDGE Capital Management L.L.P.

OFI Institutional Asset Management, Inc.

Next Century Growth Investors LLC

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY

AllianceBernstein L.P.

Lazard Asset Management, LLC

Wellington Management Company, LLP

CHICAGO EQUITY PARTNERS

MID-CAP

Chicago Equity Partners, LLC

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

Urdang Securities Management, Inc.

SKYLINE SPECIAL EQUITIES

PORTFOLIO

Skyline Asset Management, L.P.

SMALL CAP

TIMESSQUARE MID CAP GROWTH

TIMESSQUARE SMALL CAP GROWTH

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

SMALL COMPANY

Epoch Investment Partners, Inc.

Kalmar Investment Advisers

SPECIAL EQUITY

Donald Smith & Co., Inc.

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

Skyline Asset Management, L.P.

Smith Asset Management Group, L.P.

Veredus Asset Management LLC

Westport Asset Management, Inc.

SYSTEMATIC VALUE

SYSTEMATIC MID CAP VALUE

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

VALUE

Armstrong Shaw Associates Inc.

Osprey Partners Investment Management, LLC

MANAGERS AND MANAGERS AMG BALANCED FUNDS

 

CHICAGO EQUITY PARTNERS BALANCED

Chicago Equity Partners, LLC

GLOBAL

AllianceBernstein L.P.

First Quadrant, L.P.

Wellington Management Company, LLP

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

FQ GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES

First Quadrant, L.P.

MANAGERS FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

BOND (MANAGERS)

FIXED INCOME

GLOBAL BOND

Loomis, Sayles & Co., L.P.

BOND (MANAGERS FREMONT)

Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC

CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-FREE

Evergreen Investment Management Co., LLC

HIGH YIELD

J.P. Morgan Investment Management LLC

INTERMEDIATE DURATION GOVERNMENT

SHORT DURATION GOVERNMENT

Smith Breeden Associates, Inc.

MONEY MARKET

JPMorgan Investment Advisors Inc.

 

 

This report is prepared for the Fund’s shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.835.3879. Distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.

A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.835.3879, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.835.3879 or visit the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov.

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. To review a complete list of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent quarterly holdings report, semiannual report, or annual report, please visit www.managersinvest.com.

 

 

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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

Managers Funds

June 30, 2008

Managers Value Fund

Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund

Managers Small Company Fund

Managers International Equity Fund

Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Managers Global Bond Fund

Managers Money Market Fund

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The Managers Funds

 

Semi-Annual Report — June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

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ABOUT YOUR FUNDS’ EXPENSES

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FUND PERFORMANCE

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FUND SNAPSHOTS AND SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

  

Managers Value Fund

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Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund

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Managers Small Company Fund

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Managers International Equity Fund

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Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund

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Managers Global Bond Fund

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NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

   33

Funds’ balance sheet, net asset value (NAV) per share computations and cumulative undistributed amounts

  

Statements of Operations

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Detail of sources of income, Fund expenses, and realized and unrealized gains (losses) during the period

  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   37

Detail of changes in Fund assets for the past two periods

  

MANAGERS MONEY MARKET FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   39

Fund balance sheet, net asset value (NAV) per share computation and cumulative undistributed amount

  

Statements of Operations

   39

Detail of sources of income, Fund expenses, and realized and unrealized gains (losses) during the period

  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   40

Detail of changes in Fund assets for the past three periods

  

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Historical net asset values per share, distributions, total returns, expense ratios, turnover ratios and net assets

  

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Accounting and distribution policies, details of agreements and transactions with Fund management and affiliates, and descriptions of certain investment risks

  

ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

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Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of The Managers Funds or Managers AMG Funds. Such offering is made only by Prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.


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Letter to Shareholders

 

Dear Shareholder:

As you are undoubtedly aware, the financial markets were under significant pressure during a majority of the six-month period ending June 30, 2008 (the “period”). The period began with the major U.S. equity markets seeing their worst returns in 5 1/2 years during the first quarter, largely driven by investor concerns over the economic impact of a decline in U.S. home values and the related devaluation of the mortgage-securities market. After the Federal Reserve’s mid-March establishment of the credit facility to extend overnight funds to primary dealers and the bail out of Bear Stearns, the second quarter started with many investors believing that the worst of the credit crunch was over, that economic growth would begin to bounce back later in the year, and that stock prices, in anticipation of future growth, would advance. The stock market roughly followed that projected course until approximately mid-to-late May. Stocks, unfortunately, then sold off during the remainder of the quarter as investors’ concerns over surging energy and food prices, continued fallout from the credit crisis, slow economic growth, and declining corporate profits took center stage. Time may tell if the concerns are completely justified. In the short term, however, the pain in the financial markets has been all too real.

The resulting impact on the equity markets was widespread. For the period, the Russell 1000® (large cap), Russell 2000® (small cap), and the Russell 3000® (all cap) Indices returned -11.2%, -9.4% and -11.1%, respectively. Despite underperforming during the first quarter, growth indices outperformed their value counterparts for the period (e.g., Russell 3000® Growth Index -9.0% versus Russell 3000® Value Index -13.3%). Within the Russell 3000® Index, all sectors except energy and materials declined, with financials falling the hardest. Even with the benefit of currencies that were strong relative to the U.S. Dollar for the period, foreign stock markets offered little help in the way of diversification. For the period, the MSCI EAFE Index returned -11.0% (U.S. Dollars), while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index declined by 11.8%.

While many of the media headlines took a negative tone and emphasized inflation, the “housing crisis” and the losses in the stock market, various portions of the bond market provided positive returns. Interest rates fell (and bond prices rose) across the yield curve, although the interest rate declines were most pronounced on the shorter end of the curve. Meanwhile, for the period in aggregate, demand for higher-quality, lower-risk bonds like U.S. Treasuries increased, while some investors sold higher-risk, lower-quality bonds in an effort to curtail risk. For the period, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index and the Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Index returned 1.1% and 3.5% (U.S. Dollars), respectively.

Against this backdrop, the Funds represented in this report have provided the following returns:

 

Periods Ended 06/30/08

   6 Months     1 Year     3 Years     5 Years     10 Years     Since
Inception
    Inception Date

Managers Global Bond Fund

   1.92 %   9.18 %   4.92 %   5.54 %   5.66 %   5.62 %   3/25/1994

Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Index

   3.53 %   12.90 %   5.81 %   5.90 %   6.10 %     3/25/1994

Managers Small Company Fund

   (8.06 )%   (9.70 )%   5.46 %   10.41 %     2.31 %   6/19/2000

Russell 2000 Index

   (9.37 )%   (16.19 )%   3.79 %   10.29 %   5.53 %   4.82 %   6/19/2000

Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund

   (6.05 )%   (0.57 )%   6.53 %   6.70 %   3.16 %   11.02 %   6/1/1984

Russell 1000 Growth Index

   (9.06 )%   (5.96 )%   5.91 %   7.32 %   0.96 %     6/1/1984

S&P 500 Index

   (11.91 )%   (13.12 )%   4.41 %   7.58 %   2.88 %   11.95 %   6/1/1984

Managers Value Fund

   (17.59 )%   (28.06 )%   (2.54 )%   4.44 %   2.18 %   9.82 %   10/31/1984

Russell 1000 Value Index

   (13.57 )%   (18.78 )%   3.53 %   8.92 %   4.91 %     10/31/1984

S&P 500 Index

   (11.91 )%   (13.12 )%   4.41 %   7.58 %   2.88 %   11.70 %   10/31/1984

Managers International Equity Fund

   (14.02 )%   (10.02 )%   14.36 %   15.75 %   4.77 %   10.27 %   12/31/1985

MSCI EAFE Index

   (10.96 )%   (10.61 )%   12.84 %   16.67 %   5.83 %   9.62 %   12/31/1985

Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund

   (9.70 )%   0.49 %   26.02 %   28.63 %   16.85 %   14.31 %   2/9/1998

MSCI EM Index (Net)

   (11.76 )%   4.63 %   27.14 %   29.75 %       2/9/1998

MSCI EM Index (Gross)

   (11.64 )%   4.89 %   27.52 %   30.15 %   15.51 %   12.76 %   2/9/1998

Money Market Fund

   1.54 %   4.01 %   4.25 %   3.00 %   3.41 %   4.84 %   6/1/1984

Merrill 3 Month T-Bill

   1.20 %   3.64 %   4.27 %   3.18 %   3.63 %     6/1/1984

Note: Returns greater than one year are annualized

 

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Letter to Shareholders (continued)

 

As noted above, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Managers Value Fund returned -17.59%, compared with a return of -13.57% for its primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index. The Fund’s underperformance is mainly attributable to poor stock selection within the financials sector. Overall, financials was the worst performing sector within the Index, but Fund constituents declined much more than those in the Index. Similarly, relative Fund performance was hurt by poor stock selection in industrials and underweights to the utilities and energy sectors. The aforementioned detractors were partly offset by favorable stock selection within the consumer discretionary and energy sectors.

One of the Fund’s subadvisors, Osprey Partners Investment Management (“Osprey”), has been the main driver of underperformance because of their holdings in finance stocks. Osprey believes many of its holdings, which are at historically low valuations, now offer significant upside potential with limited downside risk. Meanwhile, Armstrong Shaw Associates (“Armstrong”), the Fund’s other subadvisor, outperformed the benchmark in each of the last two quarters, as a result of an underweight in financials and strong relative performance within the information technology and energy sectors. Unlike Osprey, Armstrong has avoided finance stocks because of transparency concerns and is awaiting sector stability before increasing its exposure in the sector. Overall, since each subadvisor focuses exclusively on value investing, recent multiple contraction has broadened each manager’s investable universe. In particular, both subadvisors think the technology and telecomm sectors are attractively valued after falling 24% and 21%, respectively, over the last twelve months.

As noted above, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, the Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund returned -6.05%, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, which returned -9.06%. The Fund’s sizable outperformance was driven in part by strong stock selection and its underweight in the lagging financials sector. The Fund benefited from its stock selection within health care, as companies like Gilead Sciences, Elan Corp. and Vertex Pharmaceuticals all produced strong results during the period. The Fund’s energy holdings also contributed to the solid relative performance. Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy were standout performers and benefited from investor optimism about natural gas prices. Peabody Energy was also among the top contributors in energy due to an export-driven rise in coal prices. Meanwhile, weak stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from performance, with Northwest Airlines and AMR Corp. declining substantially during the period.

Going forward, the subadvisor, Essex Investment Management Company (“Essex”), believes that stock prices will likely stay in a limited trading range; however, a break in oil prices could provide a significant boost to confidence. As far as sector positioning is concerned, the Fund remains overweight in health care and Essex is focusing on companies with unique products and services in the biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device areas. Essex believes that these segments should be resistant to a U.S. economic slowdown and that they should be a source of positive earnings revisions for this year and next. Meanwhile, Essex remains cautions about the consumer discretionary sector as evidenced by the Fund’s underweight position relative to the benchmark.

As noted above, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Managers Small Company Fund returned -8.06%, compared to a return of -9.37% for its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index. The Fund’s outperformance was mainly attributable to favorable sector allocation, although relative stock performance in specific sectors also helped. A modest overweight to energy was beneficial as the energy sector soared on rising prices and increased demand from developing nations. The Fund’s large underweight in financials was also beneficial as finance stocks continued to struggle. In addition, the Fund’s finance stocks held up better than the Index constituents, since the Fund’s subadvisors avoided some of the worst performers within the sector. The Fund’s overweight in energy was helpful, although the Fund’s 24.0% return in the sector did not keep pace with index constituents, which rose 44.8%, and thus stock performance within energy hurt relative performance. Finally, poor stock performance within the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors contributed most to the Fund’s negative absolute return during the trailing six month period.

Looking forward, Kalmar Investment Advisers (“Kalmar”), one of the Fund’s two subadvisors, believes the effect of the credit crunch, high food prices, high energy prices, and a slowing job market are likely to be in the early stages of their impact on the economy. Epoch Investment Partners (“Epoch”), the other subadvisor, agrees. Importantly, however, both Kalmar and Epoch are finding potentially attractive investment opportunities following the market declines since mid-2007. While much uncertainty remains, each investment managers’ disciplined selection process and research capabilities seem well positioned to navigate further difficulties. Lastly, while past performance is not a guarantee of future results, both subadvisors have tended to outperform in difficult markets, while exhibiting lower volatility relative to peers in all markets.

As noted above, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Managers International Equity Fund returned -14.02%, compared with a return of -10.96% for its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index. For the period, the Fund’s underperformance relative to the benchmark has been primarily driven by weak stock selection across a number of sectors, including consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and financials. Among the biggest detractors in the Fund was Nokia, which has fallen 35% after being one of the better Fund performers in 2007. However, the portfolio managers continue to retain their confidence in Nokia’s ability to potentially overcome this short-term weakness and to capitalize on its strong positioning within the markets in which it competes. On the positive side, the Fund continues to benefit from non-benchmark exposures, which include positions in Canada and several emerging market economies, including Brazil and Russia.

 

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Letter to Shareholders (continued)

 

Although performance in the global equity markets has been difficult during the period, the decline in equity prices continues to present the portfolio managers of the Fund with an increasingly attractive universe of opportunities, as valuations have become more compelling in a number of sectors and regions. For instance, many high-quality financial stocks that may not have been attractive a year ago have seen their prices decline precipitously, despite maintaining strong balance sheets. This has given the Fund’s portfolio managers a buying opportunity, the result of which is that there is now a modest overweight in the sector relative to the benchmark. Additionally, the Fund continues to maintain a modest exposure to stocks within emerging market economies, which helps to provide diversification if the economic downturn is more prolonged than anticipated in the developed equity markets.

As noted above, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund returned -9.70%, compared to a return of -11.64% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Gross), the Fund’s primary benchmark. After five consecutive calendar years of returns in excess of 25%, emerging markets finally reversed course in the first half of 2008. While the Fund was not immune to these losses, it did hold up somewhat better than its peers and outperformed the benchmark for the period. Country-allocation decisions were the primary driver of performance during the period, while strong stock selection in a handful of countries was cancelled out by underperformance in other markets. Holdings within Russia had the largest impact on performance, both on an absolute and relative return basis, thanks to an overweight position in the market combined with double-digit returns from holdings. Stock selection in Argentina and China were also favorable during the period. Offsetting these gains, however were poor stock selections in Brazil, India, and South Korea.

Looking forward, Rexiter Capital Management (“Rexiter”), the Fund’s subadvisor, believes oil and other commodity prices will continue to be an important determinant of market performance – particularly in emerging markets. Rexiter also believes inflation is another factor that will be important to watch. Specifically, Rexiter believes that the question of how much of the current inflation is due to “one-off” situations versus longer-term structural changes will be important to monitor. Many Asian markets are seeing inflation rates of 8-10%, much of which is being driven by the increase in food prices. Rexiter believes that these prices are not sustainable, and, if that is the case, Rexiter feels that growth rates for emerging markets should be able to match or exceed expectations in the coming years. The Fund remains broadly diversified across markets and sectors, with a combination of bottom-up, stock-specific stories and top-down, macro-related themes driving positioning.

As noted above, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Managers Global Bond Fund returned 1.92%, compared with a return of 3.53% for the Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark. The Fund’s relative overweight in corporate bonds and the related underweight in Treasuries detracted from performance during the period. Security selection within South Korean corporate bonds, as well as both Indonesian and Columbian sovereign issues, also detracted from performance. On a positive note, allocations to bonds in Argentina, along with currency exposure to the Singapore Dollar, Swiss Franc, and Uruguay Peso all contributed positively to relative performance.

Loomis, Sayles & Company (“Loomis”), the Fund’s subadvisor, believes that commodity prices could be reaching a peak, and any reversal of oil prices, in particular, could be bullish for U.S. consumer sentiment, credit spreads and the U.S. Dollar. Loomis sees the value proposition for non-U.S. currencies as poor, except for non-Japan Asian currencies, which may gain strength following renewed Renminbi appreciation later this year. Loomis continues to believe that at current levels, credit spreads appear wide enough to offer value, even if the U.S. recovery is delayed. The Fund is positioned to potentially take advantage of this perceived value, with roughly 50% exposure to corporate bonds versus less than 20% for the benchmark. Finally, Loomis believes that security selection will likely prove to be more critical moving forward, as Loomis expects default rates to trend upward and market conditions to remain vulnerable to the possibility of further economic deterioration.

The following report covers the six-month period ended June 30, 2008. Should you have any questions about this report, or if you’d like to receive a prospectus and additional information, including fees and expenses for these or any of the other Funds in our family, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-835-3879, or visit our Web site at www. managersinvest.com. As always, please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

If you are curious about how you can better diversify your investment program, visit the Knowledge Center on our Web site and view our articles in the investment strategies section. You can rest assured that under all market conditions our team is focused on delivering excellent investment management services for your benefit.

We thank you for your continued confidence and investment in The Managers Funds.

 

Respectfully,

/s/    John H. Streur

John H. Streur

Senior Managing Partner

Managers Investment Group LLC

 

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About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. 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 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table to the right provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% 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 by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

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), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

   Expense Ratio
for the Period
    Beginning
Account Value
1/1/2008
   Ending
Account Value
6/30/2008
   Expenses Paid
During the
Period*

Managers Value Fund

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   1.19 %   $ 1,000    $ 824    $ 5.40

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   1.19 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,019    $ 5.97

Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   1.29 %   $ 1,000    $ 940    $ 6.22

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   1.29 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,018    $ 6.47

Managers Small Company Fund

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   1.45 %   $ 1,000    $ 919    $ 6.92

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   1.45 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,018    $ 7.27

Managers International Equity Fund

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   1.48 %   $ 1,000    $ 860    $ 6.84

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   1.48 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,018    $ 7.42

Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   1.77 %   $ 1,000    $ 903    $ 8.37

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   1.77 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,016    $ 8.87

Managers Global Bond Fund

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   1.10 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,019    $ 5.52

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   1.10 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,019    $ 5.52

Managers Money Market Fund

          

Based on Actual Fund Return

   0.27 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,015    $ 2.18

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

   0.27 %   $ 1,000    $ 1,023    $ 2.19
                          

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), then divided by 366.

 

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Managers Funds Performance

All periods ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Average Annual Total Returns 1

The Managers Funds

   Six
Months
    One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception
    Inception
Date

Managers Value Fund2,3

   (17.59 )%   (28.06 )%   4.44 %   2.18 %   9.82 %   10/31/1984

Russell 1000® Value Index8

   (13.57 )%   (18.78 )%   8.92 %   4.91 %   N/A    

AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund2

   (6.05 )%   (0.57 )%   6.70 %   3.16 %   11.02 %   6/1/1984

Russell 1000® Growth Index9

   (9.06 )%   (5.96 )%   7.32 %   0.96 %   N/A    

Managers Small Company Fund2,4

   (8.06 )%   (9.70 )%   10.41 %   —       2.31 %   6/19/2000

Russell 2000® Index10

   (9.37 )%   (16.19 )%   10.29 %   5.53 %   4.82 %  

Managers International Equity Fund2,5

   (14.02 )%   (10.02 )%   15.75 %   4.77 %   10.27 %   12/31/1985

MSCI EAFE Index®11

   (10.96 )%   (10.61 )%   16.67 %   5.83 %   9.62 %  

Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund2,6

   (9.70 )%   0.49 %   28.63 %   16.85 %   14.31 %   2/9/1998

MSCI Emerging Markets Index13

   (11.64 )%   4.89 %   30.15 %   15.51 %   12.76 %  

Managers Global Bond Fund2,5,7

   1.92 %   9.18 %   5.54 %   5.66 %   5.62 %   3/25/1994

Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Bond Index12

   3.53 %   12.90 %   5.90 %   6.10 %   N/A    

Managers Money Market Fund2

   1.54 %   4.01 %   3.00 %   3.41 %   4.84 %   6/1/1984

3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill14

   1.20 %   3.64 %   3.18 %   3.63 %   5.23 %  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month end, please call (800) 835-3879 or visit our Web site at www.managersinvest.com.

 

In choosing a Fund, investors should carefully consider the amount they plan to invest, their investment objectives, the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For this and other information, please call 800.835.3879 or visit www.managersinvest.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money. Distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.

 

 

1

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the Prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2008. All returns are in U.S. dollars($).

2

Fund for which, from time to time, the Fund’s advisor has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns.

3

Investing in value stocks contains certain risks. Value stocks may perform differently from the market as a whole and may be undervalued by the market for a long period of time. Value stocks may underperform growth stocks during given periods.

4

The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

5

Investments in foreign securities are subject to additional risks such as changing market conditions, economic and political instability, and currency exchange rate fluctuations.

6

The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in emerging markets, such as erratic earnings patterns, economic and political instability, changing exchange controls, limitations on repatriation of foreign capital and changes in local governmental attitudes toward private investment, possibly leading to nationalization or confiscation of investor assets.

7

Changing interest rates may adversely affect the value of an investment. An increase in interest rates typically causes the value of bonds and other fixed-income securities to fall. The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in debt securities, such as default risk and fluctuations in the perception of the debtor’s ability to pay its creditors.

8

The Russell 1000® Value is a large cap value index measuring the performance of the largest 1,000 U.S. incorporated companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forcasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 1000® Value Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses. The Russell 1000® Value Index is a trademark of Russell Investments. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investments.

9

The Russell 1000® Growth Index is a market capitalization weighted index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000® companies with higher price-to-book ratio and higher forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 1000® Growth Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses. The Russell 1000® Growth Index is a trademark of Russell Investments. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investments.

10

The Russell 2000® Index is composed of the 2,000 smallest stocks in the Russell 3000® Index, and is widely regarded in the industry as the premier measure of small cap stock performance. The Russell 3000® Index is composed of the 3,000 largest U.S. Companies as measured by market capitalization, and represents about 98% of the U.S. stock market. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2000® Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses. The Russell 2000® Index is a trademark of Russell Investments. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investments.

11

The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, and Far East (MSCI EAFE) Index® is composed of all the publicly traded stocks in developed non-U.S. Markets. Among the countries included are Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Unlike the Fund, the MSCI EAFE Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses. All MSCI data is provided “as is.” The products described herein are not sponsored or endorsed and have not been reviewed or passed on by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the products described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited.

12

The Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Index provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed income markets. The three major components of this index are the U.S. Aggregate, the Pan-European Aggregate, and the Asian-Pacific Aggregate Indices. The Index also includes Eurodollar and Euro-Yen corporate bonds, Canadian government, agency and corporate securities, and USD investment grade 144A securities.

13

The MSCI Emerging Markets (MSCI EM) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The MSCI EM Index consists of emerging markets country indexes, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, and Thailand. Unlike the Fund, the MSCI EM Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses. All MSCI data is provided “as is.” The products described herein are not sponsored or endorsed and have not been reviewed or passed on by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates, or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the products described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited.

14

Since inception is as of May 31, 1984.

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

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Managers Value Fund

Fund Snapshots

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio Breakdown

LOGO

 

Industry

   Managers Value
Fund**
    Russell 1000®
Value Index
 

Information Technology

   18.2 %   3.4 %

Financials

   16.6 %   24.9 %

Energy

   15.9 %   18.3 %

Consumer Discretionary

   14.6 %   8.5 %

Industrials

   8.3 %   9.5 %

Materials

   6.7 %   4.3 %

Health Care

   6.0 %   10.9 %

Consumer Staples

   5.1 %   8.0 %

Telecommunication Services

   4.4 %   5.7 %

Utilities

   1.1 %   6.5 %

Other Assets and Liabilities

   3.1 %   0.0 %
            

Top Ten Holdings

 

Security Name

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   4.1 %

J.C. Penney Co., Inc.

   3.1  

Halliburton Co.

   3.0  

American Express Co.

   3.0  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   2.9  

Bank of America Corp.*

   2.8  

Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A

   2.8  

Nokia Corp., Sponsored ADR*

   2.7  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

   2.5  

Verizon Communications, Inc.*

   2.5  
      

Top Ten as a Group

   29.4 %
      

 

* Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2007

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security.

 

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Managers Value Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Shares     Value  

Common Stocks - 96.9%

    

Consumer Discretionary - 14.6%

    

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

   15,300     $ 959,004  

Comcast Corp., Special Class A

   47,240       886,222  

Dollar Tree, Inc.*

   29,800 2     974,162  

Home Depot, Inc., The

   23,700 2     555,054  

J.C. Penney Co., Inc.

   43,450 2     1,576,800  

Jarden Corp.*

   43,800       798,912  

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

   27,240       565,230  

Rent-A-Center, Inc.*

   35,550       731,264  

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

   19,902       356,445  

Total Consumer Discretionary

       7,403,093  

Consumer Staples - 5.1%

    

CVS Caremark Corp.

   22,640       895,865  

Kraft Foods, Inc.

   30,290       861,750  

Procter & Gamble Co., The

   13,900       845,259  

Total Consumer Staples

       2,602,874  

Energy - 15.9%

    

Baker Hughes, Inc.

   7,910       690,859  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   22,100 2     1,457,716  

Chevron Corp.

   12,900       1,278,777  

ConocoPhillips Co.

   11,930       1,126,073  

Devon Energy Corp.

   9,120       1,095,859  

El Paso Corp.

   43,210 2     939,385  

Halliburton Co.

   28,500       1,512,496  

Total Energy

       8,101,165  

Financials - 16.6%

    

American Express Co.

   40,140       1,512,074  

American International Group, Inc.

   46,820       1,238,857  

Bank of America Corp.

   60,270       1,438,645  

Citigroup, Inc.

   29,341       491,755  

Fannie Mae

   33,800       659,438  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   22,190       761,339  

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

   25,000 2     495,250  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

   40,640 2     1,288,694  

XL Capital, Ltd.

   26,700 2     548,952  

Total Financials

       8,435,004  

Health Care - 6.0%

    

Abbott Laboratories Co.

   14,700       778,659  

Covidien, Ltd.

   21,115       1,011,198  

Johnson & Johnson

   9,510       611,873  

McKesson Corp.

   11,400       637,374  

Total Health Care

       3,039,104  

Industrials - 8.3%

    

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A.

   30,050 2     796,325  

General Electric Co.

   28,175       751,991  

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

   13,530 2     831,689  

United Technologies Corp.

   15,100       931,670  

Wesco International, Inc.*

   23,100       924,924  

Total Industrials

       4,236,599  

Information Technology - 18.2%

    

Cisco Systems, Inc.*

   42,200       981,572  

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   47,500       2,099,975  

Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A*

   80,800       1,434,200  

International Business Machines Corp.

   9,280       1,099,958  

Nokia Corp., Sponsored ADR

   56,600       1,386,700  

Oracle Corp.*

   38,500       808,500  

Seagate Technology, Inc.

   39,500 2     755,635  

Xerox Corp.

   49,410       670,000  

Total Information Technology

       9,236,540  

Materials - 6.7%

    

Alcoa, Inc.

   25,520       909,022  

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.*

   27,103 2     669,444  

Dow Chemical Co.

   28,000       977,480  

PPG Industries, Inc.

   14,700       843,339  

Total Materials

       3,399,285  

Telecommunication Services - 4.4%

    

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   36,200 2     1,281,480  

AT&T, Inc.

   28,200       950,058  

Total Telecommunication Services

       2,231,538  

Utilities - 1.1%

    

Exelon Corp.

   6,480       582,941  

Total Common Stocks (cost $53,486,683)

       49,268,143  

Other Investment Companies - 20.7%1

    

Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserves Fund, 2.62% 3

   8,799,085       8,799,085  

Dreyfus Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 2.66%

   1,740,653       1,740,653  

Total Other Investment Companies
(cost $10,539,738)

       10,539,738  

Total Investments - 117.6%
(cost $64,026,421)

       59,807,881  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (17.6)%

       (8,956,149 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

     $ 50,851,732  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund

Fund Snapshots

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio Breakdown

LOGO

 

Industry

   Managers AMG
Essex Large Cap
Growth Fund**
    Russell 1000®
Growth Index
 

Information Technology

   33.9 %   28.7 %

Health Care

   26.2 %   12.3 %

Energy

   12.3 %   13.3 %

Consumer Staples

   5.2 %   11.5 %

Consumer Discretionary

   5.1 %   8.7 %

Materials

   4.6 %   4.8 %

Industrials

   3.9 %   13.3 %

Telecommunication Services

   3.8 %   0.8 %

Financials

   1.9 %   4.2 %

Utilities

   0.0 %   2.4 %

Other Assets and Liabilities

   3.1 %   0.0 %
            

Top Ten Holdings

 

Security Name

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Peabody Energy Corp.*

   4.9 %

Genentech, Inc.

   3.5  

Abbott Laboratories Co.*

   3.4  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*

   3.0  

Oracle Corp.

   2.9  

NII Holdings, Inc., Class B

   2.9  

Google, Inc.*

   2.9  

Research In Motion, Ltd.

   2.8  

CVS Caremark Corp.

   2.8  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   2.7  
      

Top Ten as a Group

   31.8 %
      

 

* Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2007

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security.

 

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Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Shares     Value  

Common Stocks - 96.9%

    

Consumer Discretionary - 5.1%

    

International Game Technology

   23,987 2   $ 599,195  

Kohl’s Corp.*

   30,397       1,217,096  

Urban Outfitters, Inc.*

   16,958 2     528,920  

Total Consumer Discretionary

       2,345,211  

Consumer Staples - 5.2%

    

CVS Caremark Corp.

   33,092       1,309,451  

Procter & Gamble Co., The

   18,009       1,095,127  

Total Consumer Staples

       2,404,578  

Energy - 12.3%

    

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   14,095 2     929,706  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

   19,414 2     699,681  

Peabody Energy Corp.

   25,763 2     2,268,432  

Petroleo Brasileiro, S.A., Sponsored ADR

   9,690 2     686,343  

Southwestern Energy Co.*

   22,804       1,085,698  

Total Energy

       5,669,860  

Financials - 1.9%

    

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

   1,312       229,469  

State Street Corp.

   10,275       657,497  

Total Financials

       886,966  

Health Care - 26.2%

    

Abbott Laboratories Co.

   29,273       1,550,591  

Alcon, Inc.

   5,363       873,043  

Baxter International, Inc.

   14,228       909,738  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

   10,977 2     701,650  

Elan Corp., PLC, Sponsored ADR*

   31,126 2     1,106,529  

Forest Laboratories, Inc.*

   22,241       772,652  

Genentech, Inc.*

   20,993       1,593,369  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*

   26,526       1,404,552  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

   1,722 2     463,907  

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*

   12,690       598,968  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.*

   16,252 2     905,724  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

   36,888 2     1,234,641  

Total Health Care

       12,115,364  

Industrials - 3.9%

    

ABB, Ltd.*

   14,027       397,245  

First Solar, Inc.*

   1,653 2     450,971  

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., ADR*

   26,286 2     442,919  

Quanta Services, Inc.*

   16,226 2     539,839  

Total Industrials

       1,830,974  

Information Technology - 33.9%

    

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

   13,758       478,641  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.*

   20,639 2     1,167,135  

ASML Holding, N.V., NY Regulated Shares

   22,702 2     553,929  

Broadcom Corp., Class A*

   41,338 2     1,128,114  

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.*

   111,439 2     918,257  

EMC Corp.*

   65,796       966,543  

Google, Inc.*

   2,515       1,323,946  

Intel Corp.

   20,863 2     448,137  

International Business Machines Corp.

   9,545       1,131,369  

McAfee, Inc.*

   20,116 2     684,547  

Microsoft Corp.

   43,024       1,183,590  

Oracle Corp.*

   63,636       1,336,357  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   27,148       1,204,557  

Research In Motion, Ltd.*

   11,213       1,310,800  

Salesforce.com, Inc.*

   13,691 2     934,137  

Western Union Co., The

   35,982 2     889,475  

Total Information Technology

       15,659,534  

Materials - 4.6%

    

Mosaic Co., The,*

   7,710       1,115,637  

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan

   4,343 2     992,680  

Total Materials

       2,108,317  

Telecommunication Services - 3.8%

    

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.*

   23,311 2     412,838  

NII Holdings, Inc., Class B*

   28,009 2     1,330,147  

Total Telecommunication Services

       1,742,985  

Total Common Stocks
(cost $39,236,472)

       44,763,789  

Other Investment Companies - 29.5%1

    

Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserves Fund, 2.62%3

   12,209,280       12,209,280  

Dreyfus Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 2.66%

   1,418,098       1,418,098  

Total Other Investment Companies
(cost $13,627,378)

       13,627,378  

Total Investments - 126.4%
(cost $52,863,850)

       58,391,167  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (26.4)%

       (12,210,927 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

     $ 46,180,240  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Small Company Fund

Fund Snapshots

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio Breakdown

LOGO

 

Industry

   Managers Small
Company Fund**
    Russell 2000®
Index
 

Information Technology

   22.8 %   17.5 %

Health Care

   17.2 %   13.4 %

Industrials

   17.0 %   16.6 %

Energy

   11.9 %   9.3 %

Consumer Discretionary

   10.7 %   12.3 %

Materials

   3.8 %   4.6 %

Financials

   3.7 %   18.3 %

Consumer Staples

   2.7 %   3.2 %

Utilities

   2.1 %   3.5 %

Telecommunication Services

   2.1 %   1.3 %

Other Assets and Liabilities

   6.0 %   0.0 %
            

Top Ten Holdings

 

Security Name

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Ultra Petroleum Corp.*

   2.0 %

Service Corp. International*

   1.7  

Arbitron, Inc.*

   1.6  

Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.

   1.3  

IHS, Inc., Class A

   1.2  

Vectren Corp.

   1.2  

Niko Resources, Ltd.

   1.2  

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.*

   1.1  

CyberSource Corp.

   1.1  

Central European Distribution Corp.

   1.1  
      

Top Ten as a Group

   13.5 %
      

 

* Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2007

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security.

 

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Managers Small Company Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Common Stocks - 94.0%

    

Consumer Discretionary - 10.7%

    

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.*

   9,095     $ 58,663

Arbitron, Inc.

   9,150       434,625

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.*

   3,080       29,968

Charming Shoppes, Inc.*

   27,389       125,716

DeVry, Inc.

   5,330       285,795

Fred’s, Inc.

   5,910       66,428

GameStop Corp.*

   3,410       137,764

Global Traffic Network, Inc.*

   2,930       26,194

LKQ Corp.*

   9,700 2     175,279

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

   8,386 2     129,899

Multimedia Games, Inc.*

   27,320       120,754

NutriSystem, Inc.*

   5,550       78,477

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

   2,735       61,127

Service Corp. International

   44,650       440,250

Shuffle Master, Inc.*

   18,648       92,121

Tractor Supply Co.*

   5,050       146,652

Tupperware Brands Corp.

   4,500 2     153,990

WABCO Holdings, Inc.

   6,380       296,415

Total Consumer Discretionary

       2,860,117

Consumer Staples - 2.7%

    

Central European Distribution Corp.*

   4,081       302,607

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.*

   5,730       86,981

Longs Drug Stores Corp.

   4,720 2     198,759

SunOpta, Inc.*

   21,900       113,661

Susser Holdings Corp.*

   2,110       20,425

Total Consumer Staples

       722,433

Energy - 11.9%

    

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.*

   1,670 2     207,648

Cal Dive International, Inc.*

   20,950       299,376

Clean Energy Fuels Corp.*

   6,880       79,051

Core Laboratories, N.V.*

   1,590 2     226,336

Delta Petroleum Corp.*

   8,885       226,745

Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.

   3,820       338,376

GMX Resources, Inc.*

   3,630       268,983

Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.*

   16,120       73,507

Niko Resources, Ltd.

   3,170       305,392

Parallel Petroleum Corp.*

   8,455       170,199

Seacor Holdings, Inc.*

   1,700       152,167

Tidewater, Inc.

   2,125       138,189

Ultra Petroleum Corp.*

   5,455 2     535,681

Warren Resources, Inc.*

   9,687       142,205

Total Energy

       3,163,855

Financials - 3.7%

    

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

   18,100       210,865

Flushing Financial Corp.

   8,340       158,043

National Financial Partners Corp.

   1,670       33,099

Signature Bank*

   8,910       229,522

SWS Group, Inc.

   7,658 2     127,199

UMB Financial Corp.

   2,000       102,540

Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.

   13,400       114,838

Total Financials

       976,106

Health Care - 17.2%

    

Alkermes, Inc.*

   5,799 2     71,676

Analogic Corp.

   4,000       252,280

Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. (I-A)*

   20,739       114,064

Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.*

   10,990       245,187

Cambrex Corp.

   20,310       119,220

Cooper Companies, Inc., The

   7,140 2     265,251

Covance, Inc.*

   1,770       152,255

Eclipsys Corp.*

   6,150 2     112,914

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.*

   4,350       105,226

eResearch Technology, Inc.*

   6,810       118,766

Haemonetics Corp.*

   3,040 2     168,598

HealthExtras, Inc.*

   5,270       158,838

Healthways, Inc.*

   3,810 2     112,776

Immucor, Inc.*

   3,950 2     102,226

inVentiv Health, Inc.*

   6,750 2     187,582

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc.*

   4,690       155,567

IRIS International, Inc.*

   9,600       150,240

K-V Pharmaceutical Co., Class A*

   13,450 2     259,989

Landauer, Inc.

   1,700       95,608

Luminex Corp.*

   4,750 2     97,612

MAKO Surgical Corp.*

   13,450       98,454

Martek Biosciences Corp.*

   5,980       201,586

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.*

   2,450 2     120,614

Phase Forward, Inc.*

   8,300       149,151

PSS World Medical, Inc.*

   9,345       152,324

Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.*

   4,890 2     185,038

ResMed, Inc.*

   4,325 2     154,576

SonoSite, Inc.*

   10,000       280,100

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Health Care - 17.2% (continued)

    

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.*

   8,050 2   $ 180,964

Total Health Care

       4,568,682

Industrials - 17.0%

    

Actuant Corp., Class A

   2,150 2     67,402

Advisory Board Co., The*

   2,960       116,417

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.*

   3,000 2     305,040

American Ecology Corp.

   9,300       274,629

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.*

   2,250 2     65,745

Barnes Group, Inc.

   3,380 2     78,044

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., N.V.

   5,395       214,829

ChoicePoint, Inc.*

   1,595       76,879

Clean Harbors, Inc.*

   1,420 2     100,905

Corrections Corp. of America*

   8,644       237,451

DRS Technologies, Inc.

   2,700       212,544

Duff & Phelps Corp., Class A*

   14,790       244,922

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

   5,450       79,134

EnerSys*

   4,940 2     169,096

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

   6,480       98,561

Hexcel Corp.*

   7,380 2     142,434

IHS, Inc., Class A*

   4,730       329,207

InnerWorkings, Inc.*

   6,770       80,969

Kennametal, Inc.

   9,160 2     298,158

Mobile Mini, Inc.*

   7,875       157,500

MPS Group, Inc.*

   10,190       108,320

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Class A

   4,790 2     211,287

Polypore International, Inc.*

   10,530       266,725

Teleflex, Inc.

   3,450       191,786

Tetra Technologies, Inc.*

   6,530       147,709

URS Corp.*

   2,039       85,577

UTi Worldwide, Inc.

   7,620       152,019

Total Industrials

       4,513,289

Information Technology - 22.8%

    

Actuate Corp.*

   29,950       117,104

ADC Telecommunications, Inc.*

   12,560       185,511

ANSYS, Inc.*

   2,280       107,434

Ariba, Inc.*

   2,630 2     38,687

Arris Group, Inc.*

   21,640       182,858

ATMI, Inc.*

   7,145       199,488

Concur Technologies, Inc.*

   3,210       106,668

Constant Contact, Inc.*

   3,710       69,934

CyberSource Corp.*

   18,110       302,981

DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.*

   5,840       82,402

Digital River, Inc.*

   2,730 2     105,323

Diodes, Inc.*

   3,172       87,674

DTS, Inc.*

   8,360       261,836

Fair Isaac Corp.

   7,850 2     163,044

FEI Co.*

   5,560       126,657

Harmonic, Inc.*

   12,300       116,973

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

   2,710       63,956

Hypercom Corp.*

   40,340       177,496

Ixia*

   6,790       47,190

Macrovision Solutions Corp.*

   18,355       274,591

Microsemi Corp.*

   6,930 2     174,497

Napco Security Systems, Inc.*

   24,819       112,430

NeuStar, Inc., Class A*

   10,790 2     232,632

NIC, Inc.

   9,720       66,388

NICE Systems, Ltd.*

   4,700       138,979

Online Resources Corp.*

   4,355       36,364

OPNET Technologies, Inc.*

   3,345       30,105

Polycom, Inc.*

   7,155       174,296

Powerwave Technologies, Inc.*

   46,620       198,135

Progress Software Corp.*

   5,125       131,046

RightNow Technologies, Inc.*

   6,350       86,804

Rogers Corp.*

   3,705       139,271

Rubicon Technology, Inc.*

   2,790 2     56,693

Sapient Corp.*

   13,740       88,211

Silicon Image, Inc.*

   30,689       222,495

SkillSoft PLC*

   10,110       91,394

Solera Holdings, Inc.*

   8,250       228,195

Sybase, Inc.*

   10,100       297,143

Symmetricom, Inc.*

   8,880       34,099

Syntel, Inc.

   2,240 2     75,533

Tessera Technologies, Inc.*

   5,360       87,743

THQ, Inc.*

   14,632       296,445

ValueClick, Inc.*

   8,410       127,412

Volterra Semiconductor Corp.*

   6,360       109,774

Total Information Technology

       6,053,891

Materials - 3.8%

    

Albemarle Corp.

   5,230 2     208,728

Hercules, Inc.

   8,900 2     150,677

Methanex Corp.

   4,075       114,182

Nalco Holding Co.

   5,900       124,785

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

   3,150       53,078

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares     Value  

Materials - 3.8% (continued)

    

Sensient Technologies Corp.

   2,770     $ 78,003  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   5,540       281,100  

Total Materials

       1,010,553  

Telecommunication Services - 2.1%

    

Cbeyond, Inc.*

   4,230       67,765  

CenturyTel, Inc.

   5,850       208,201  

NTELOS Holdings Corp.

   5,580       141,565  

Syniverse Holdings, Inc.*

   8,300 2     134,460  

Total Telecommunication Services

       551,991  

Utilities - 2.1%

    

Vectren Corp.

   10,050       313,661  

Westar Energy, Inc.

   11,350       244,138  

Total Utilities

       557,799  

Total Common Stocks
(cost $23,558,090)

       24,978,716  

Other Investment Companies - 25.0%1

    

Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserves Fund, 2.62%3

   5,014,758       5,014,758  

Dreyfus Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 2.66%

   1,627,480       1,627,480  

Total Other Investment Companies
(cost $6,642,238)

       6,642,238  

Total Investments - 119.0%
(cost $30,200,328)

       31,620,954  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (19.0)%

       (5,061,645 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

     $ 26,559,309  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers International Equity Fund

Fund Snapshots

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio Breakdown

LOGO

 

Industry

   Managers
International
Equity Fund**
    MSCI EAFE
Index
 

Financials

   26.0 %   25.1 %

Materials

   14.5 %   11.8 %

Industrials

   10.8 %   12.0 %

Energy

   10.1 %   9.3 %

Information Technology

   8.7 %   5.2 %

Consumer Staples

   7.0 %   8.1 %

Health Care

   6.2 %   6.8 %

Consumer Discretionary

   5.2 %   9.7 %

Telecommunication Services

   2.8 %   5.6 %

Utilities

   2.8 %   6.4 %

Other Equities

   0.7 %   0.0 %

Preferred Stocks

   0.2 %   0.0 %

Other Assets and Liabilities

   5.0 %   0.0 %
            

Top Ten Holdings

 

Security Name

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Allianz SE*

   1.5 %

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A

   1.5  

BNP Paribas, S.A.*

   1.3  

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

   1.3  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

   1.3  

UBS AG

   1.2  

BASF SE

   1.2  

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

   1.2  

Syngenta AG

   1.1  

Koninklijke Ahold, N.V.

   1.1  
      

Top Ten as a Group

   12.7 %
      

 

* Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2007

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security.

 

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Managers International Equity Fund

Fund Snapshots (continued)

 

Summary of Investments by Country

 

Country

   Managers International
Equity Fund*
    MSCI EAFE Index  

Australia

   0.6 %   6.8 %

Austria

   0.0 %   0.6 %

Belgium

   1.6 %   1.0 %

Bermuda

   0.4 %   0.4 %

Brazil

   1.9 %   0.0 %

Canada

   6.8 %   0.0 %

Cayman Islands

   0.0 %   0.1 %

China

   1.4 %   0.0 %

Denmark

   1.9 %   1.0 %

Egypt

   0.5 %   0.0 %

Finland

   0.7 %   1.6 %

France

   8.7 %   9.9 %

Germany

   10.3 %   9.1 %

Greece

   0.0 %   0.7 %

Hong Kong

   4.4 %   1.7 %

India

   0.4 %   0.0 %

Ireland

   1.4 %   0.6 %

Israel

   0.5 %   0.0 %

Italy

   1.1 %   3.8 %

Japan

   14.2 %   21.4 %

Jersey, Channel Islands

   0.0 %   0.2 %

Kazakhstan

   0.4 %   0.0 %

Luxembourg

   1.2 %   0.9 %

Netherlands

   2.8 %   2.7 %

New Zealand

   0.0 %   0.1 %

Norway

   1.2 %   1.0 %

Portugal

   0.0 %   0.3 %

Russia

   0.8 %   0.0 %

Singapore

   0.9 %   1.1 %

South Africa

   0.7 %   0.0 %

South Korea

   1.6 %   0.0 %

Spain

   0.8 %   4.1 %

Sweden

   0.7 %   2.1 %

Switzerland

   7.8 %   7.0 %

Taiwan

   2.1 %   0.0 %

United Kingdom

   16.2 %   21.7 %

United States

   6.0 %   0.1 %
   100.0 %   100.0 %
            

 

* As a percentage of total market value on June 30, 2008

 

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Managers International Equity Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Common Stocks - 94.1%

    

Consumer Discretionary - 5.2%

    

Arcandor AG (Germany)*

   140,437 2   $ 1,634,865

Carphone Warehouse Group PLC, The (United Kingdom)

   285,674       1,122,577

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements

    

Michelin SCA (France)

   8,400       600,652

Compass Group PLC (United Kingdom)

   56,358       423,921

Cyrela Brazil Realty, S.A. (Brazil)

   29,900       412,568

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan)

   69,000       649,548

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   10,200       825,654

Lagardere (France)

   11,700       661,853

New World Department Store China, Ltd. (Hong Kong)*

   90,000       79,407

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)

   250,500       2,080,524

Parkson Retail Group, Ltd. (China)

   22,500       164,710

Pearson PLC (United Kingdom)

   10,838       132,072

Renault, S.A. (France)

   20,100       1,635,873

Sharp Corp. (Japan)

   55,000       896,570

Sodexo (France)

   9,428       616,778

Sony Corp. (Japan)

   9,100       398,886

Taylor Wimpey PLC (United Kingdom)

   124,808       152,890

Wolters Kluwer, N.V. (Netherlands)

   6,659       154,994

Total Consumer Discretionary

       12,644,341

Consumer Staples - 7.0%

    

Associated British Foods PLC (United Kingdom)

   60,000       903,771

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

   30,000       1,034,814

Cadbury PLC (United Kingdom)

   159,116       1,995,865

Carlsberg A/S, Class B (Denmark)

   15,710       1,513,340

Diageo PLC (United Kingdom)

   63,612       1,165,446

Groupe Danone, S.A. (France)

   9,900       692,745

InBev, N.V. (Belgium)*

   16,355       1,130,805

Koninklijke Ahold, N.V. (Netherlands)

   192,418       2,579,486

L’Oreal, S.A. (France)

   9,500       1,030,432

Metro AG (Germany)

   11,200       714,502

Nestle, S.A., Registered (Switzerland)

   41,710       1,879,647

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)

   43,600       1,248,403

Unilever, N.V. (Netherlands)

   23,646       668,677

Uni-President Enterprises Corp. (Taiwan)

   395,860       474,903

Total Consumer Staples

       17,032,836

Energy - 10.1%

    

BP PLC (United Kingdom)

   137,900       1,598,341

Cameco Corp. (Canada)

   4,700       201,489

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

   19,500       1,928,391

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp., Class H (Hong Kong)

   1,476,000       1,379,646

China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. (China)

   368,500       1,450,300

EnCana Corp. (Canada)

   24,168       2,212,734

Eni S.p.A. (Italy)

   49,700       1,846,376

LUKOIL Holdings, ADR (Russia)

   11,350       1,114,570

OAO Gazprom - Sponsored ADR (Russia)

   9,200       531,473

Petro-Canada (Canada)

   18,000       1,008,120

Petroleo Brasileiro, S.A., Sponsored ADR (Brazil)

   27,100 2     1,919,493

Petroplus Holdings AG (Switzerland)*

   10,482       560,989

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A (United Kingdom)

   91,500       3,741,710

SeaDrill, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   33,000       1,009,140

StatoilHydro ASA (Norway)

   46,050       1,718,114

Total, S.A. (France)

   30,300       2,579,094

Total Energy

       24,799,980

Financials - 26.0%

    

3i Group PLC (United Kingdom)

   104,164       1,703,921

Allianz SE (Germany)

   21,435       3,770,493

Aviva PLC (United Kingdom)

   97,743       969,033

Banco do Brasil, S.A. (Brazil)

   14,500       235,983

Bank of East Asia, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   98,200       533,910

Barclays PLC (United Kingdom)

   165,000       936,122

BNP Paribas, S.A. (France)

   36,102       3,249,800

CapitaLand, Ltd. (Singapore)

   263,000       1,105,149

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

   326,000       708,192

China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   1,057,000       1,675,406

Chinatrust Financial Holding Co., Ltd., (Taiwan)

   623,000       600,959

Commerzbank AG (Germany)

   50,906       1,512,310

Credit Agricole, S.A. (France)

   71,433       1,450,123

Credit Suisse Group AG (Switzerland)

   42,000       1,911,714

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (Japan)

   80,000       735,664

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. (Singapore)

   76,000       1,057,386

Deutsche Bank AG (Germany)

   22,300       1,925,048

Deutsche Boerse AG (Germany)

   3,872       437,693

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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     Shares     Value

Financials - 26.0% (continued)

    

Deutsche Postbank AG (Germany)

   7,900     $ 693,401

Fondiaria-SAI S.p.A. (Italy)*

   10,000       329,558

Fondiaria-SAI S.p.A., RNC (Italy)

   5,900       131,283

Fortis (Belgium)

   81,100       1,288,231

Hana Financial Group, Inc. (South Korea)

   9,200       354,013

Hang Lung Group, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   51,900       231,476

Hang Lung Properties, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   60,000       192,622

HBOS PLC (United Kingdom)

   400,303       2,191,581

HDFC Bank, Ltd. (India)

   28,500       667,558

Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   133,000       831,550

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   115,000       1,684,602

ING Groep, NV (Netherlands)

   67,217       2,125,249

Julias Baer Holding, Ltd. (Switzerland)

   23,999       1,620,998

Kookmin Bank (South Korea)

   14,374       844,795

Man Group PLC (United Kingdom)

   200,358       2,475,086

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (Japan)

   54,000       1,236,310

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Japan)

   56,000       1,198,567

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Japan)

   258       1,200,431

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG (Germany)

   7,700       1,350,657

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Japan)

   80,600       1,193,555

ORIX Corp. (Japan)

   11,920       1,707,265

Prudential Corp. PLC (United Kingdom)

   95,903       1,011,559

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (United Kingdom)

   405,747       1,727,318

Societe Generale (France)

   29,524       2,559,707

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

   46,700       1,322,517

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Japan)

   131       985,147

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. (Japan)

   44,000       875,296

Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   90,000       1,223,466

T&D Holdings, Inc. (Japan)

   23,150       1,427,905

UBS AG (Switzerland)*

   146,364       3,049,968

Unibanco-Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros, S.A. (Brazil)

   18,900       239,566

Zurich Financial Services AG (Switzerland)

   4,410       1,123,909

Total Financials

       63,614,052

Health Care - 6.2%

    

Actelion, Ltd. (Switzerland)*

   21,017       1,121,121

Celesio AG (Germany)

   7,500       270,889

CSL, Ltd. (Australia)

   44,954       1,538,822

Elan Corp. PLC, Sponsored ADR (Ireland)*

   65,700 2     2,335,636

GlaxoSmithKline PLC (United Kingdom)

   98,400       2,175,206

Lonza Group AG (Switzerland)

   4,630       639,857

Merck KGaA (Germany)

   9,630       1,368,444

Novartis AG (Switzerland)

   25,669       1,412,621

Roche Holding AG (Switzerland)

   5,550       997,736

Sanofi-Aventis, S.A. (France)

   28,925       1,922,038

Synthes, Inc. (Switzerland)

   3,193       439,173

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., Sponsored

    

ADR (Israel)

   21,800 2     998,440

Total Health Care

       15,219,983

Industrials - 10.8%

    

ABB, Ltd. (Switzerland)*

   82,400       2,324,527

Air France-KLM (France)

   15,200       362,563

Alstom, S.A. (France)

   6,382       1,463,432

British Airways PLC (United Kingdom)

   262,430       1,117,775

Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Germany)

   41,400       891,998

easyJet PLC (United Kingdom)*

   271,148       1,450,009

FANUC, Ltd. (Japan)

   12,200       1,193,127

Far Eastern Textile Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

   367,920       478,451

Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica, S.A. (Spain)

   13,871       679,081

Hansen Transmissions International, N.V. (Belgium)*

   214,459       1,143,499

HOCHTIEF AG (Germany)

   6,700       679,611

Hutchison Whampoa, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   55,000       554,637

Kajima Corp. (Japan)

   129,000       451,309

Komatsu, Ltd. (Japan)

   28,400       793,102

Michael Page International PLC (United

    

Kingdom)

   211,492       979,624

Mitsubishi Heavy Inds., Ltd. (Japan)

   232,000       1,108,096

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Japan)

   67,000       955,552

Renewable Energy Corp. ASA (Norway)*

   51,400       1,327,067

Ryanair Holdings PLC (Ireland)*

   42,400 2     1,215,608

Shimizu Corp. (Japan)

   99,000       469,111

Siemens AG (Germany)

   11,790       1,307,044

Tostem Inax Holding Corp. (Japan)

   32,000       509,499

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Denmark)*

   23,650       3,079,157

Wright Express Corp. (France)

   3,514       1,228,954

Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Japan)

   40,000       558,357

Total Industrials

       26,321,190

Information Technology - 8.7%

    

ARM Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

   1,017,355       1,717,459

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Information Technology - 8.7% (continued)

    

ASML Holding, N.V. (Netherlands)

   33,809     $ 827,522

Autonomy Corporation PLC (United Kingdom)*

   85,252       1,528,190

Elpida Memory, Inc. (Japan)*

   19,200       615,762

Ericsson (LM), Class B (Sweden)

   116,400       1,210,382

Fujitsu, Ltd. (Japan)

   215,000       1,596,551

High Tech Computer Corp. (Taiwan)

   46,000       1,028,096

Hynix Semiconductor, Inc. (South Korea)*

   31,400       749,217

Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)*

   51,830       449,862

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (ADR) (China)*

   47,900 2     1,814,452

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japan)

   5,100       2,892,076

Nokia Oyj (Finland)

   50,618       1,237,254

Redecard, S.A. (Brazil)

   24,500       452,679

Research In Motion, Ltd. (Canada)*

   18,500       2,162,650

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   1,380       824,465

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR (Taiwan)*

   106,623       1,163,257

Toshiba Corp. (Japan)

   125,000       922,192

Total Information Technology

       21,192,066

Materials - 14.5%

    

Air Liquide, S.A. (France)

   10,369       1,365,089

Antofagasta PLC (United Kingdom)

   22,900       297,762

ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg)

   19,734       1,948,156

Barrick Gold Corp. (Canada)

   55,486       2,536,239

BASF SE (Germany)

   43,800       3,018,765

Compania Vale do Rio Doce (Brazil)

   35,000       1,044,400

Compania Vale do Rio Doce - ADR (Brazil)

   8,600 2     308,052

Eurasian Natural Resources Corp. (Kazakhstan)*

   36,352       957,789

Gold Fields, Ltd. (South Africa)

   67,700       856,499

Goldcorp, Inc. (Canada)

   40,100       1,848,682

Impala Platinum Holdings, Ltd. (South Africa)

   17,400 2     686,828

JFE Holdings, Inc. (Japan)

   36,000       1,815,055

K+S AG (Germany)

   4,461       2,559,356

Kazakmys PLC (United Kingdom)

   27,300       860,764

Kinross Gold Corp. (Canada)

   32,700 2     772,047

Koninklijke DSM, N.V. (Netherlands)

   8,300       486,479

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (Japan)

   160,000       931,681

Mitsui Petrochemical Industries, Ltd. (Japan)

   70,000       345,675

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. (Canada)

   14,700       3,356,887

Solvay, S.A. (Belgium)

   3,200       416,898

Stora Enso Oyj (Finland)

   60,700       565,523

Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) (Sweden)

   27,200       382,722

Syngenta AG (Switzerland)

   7,984       2,586,598

Taiwan Fertilizer Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

   198,000       742,306

Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan)

   183,700       985,913

Wacker Chemie AG (Germany)

   4,201       880,868

Xstrata PLC (United Kingdom)

   20,293       1,616,547

Yamana Gold, Inc. (Canada)

   84,259       1,401,425

Total Materials

       35,575,005

Telecommunication Services - 2.8%

    

Bharti Tele-Ventures, Ltd. (India)*

   24,200       407,438

China Netcom Group Corp. (Hong Kong)

   316,000       859,453

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. (Japan)

   216       1,065,804

Orascom Telecom Holding S.A.E. (Egypt)

   17,900 2     1,151,729

Telecom Italia S.p.A. (Italy)

   191,200       382,419

Vimpel Communication, ADR (Russia)

   13,900       412,552

Vodafone Group PLC (United Kingdom)

   859,031       2,530,972

Total Telecommunication Services

       6,810,367

Utilities - 2.8%

    

E.ON AG (Germany)

   7,400       1,491,431

Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   637,670       1,517,378

Iberdrola Renovables SAU (Spain)*

   168,678       1,299,529

National Grid PLC (United Kingdom)

   67,876       889,736

Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc., The (Japan)

   62,800       1,617,000

Total Utilities

       6,815,074

Total Common Stocks
(cost $213,210,914)

       230,024,894

Other Equities - 0.7%

    

Hirco PLC (South Africa)*

   40,800       227,141

SPDR Gold Shares (United States)

   16,900 2     1,544,660

Total Other Equities
(cost $1,563,799)

       1,771,801

Preferred Stock - 0.2%

    

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea) (cost $449,809)

   900       387,938

Warrants - 0.4%

    

ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. 01/19/17 (Luxembourg)

   151,300       411,687

China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   89,250       12,591

United Microelectronics Corp. (Luxembourg) (a)

   1,197,502       634,676

Total Warrants
(cost $1,552,792)

       1,058,954

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares    Value  

Rights - 0.0%

     

Barclays PLC, Rights (United Kingdom)

   35,357    $ 6,690  

HBOS PLC, Rights (United Kingdom)

   160,121      34,286  

Total Rights

        40,976  

Other Investment Companies - 9.1%1

     

Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserves Fund, 2.62%3

   12,626,427      12,626,427  

Dreyfus Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 2.66%

   9,651,370      9,651,370  

Total Other Investment Companies
(cost $22,277,797)

        22,277,797  

Total Investments - 104.5%
(cost $239,055,111)

        255,562,360  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (4.5)%

        (11,035,630 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 244,526,730  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Fund Snapshots

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio Breakdown

LOGO

 

Industry

   Managers
Emerging Markets
Equity Fund**
    MSCI EM
Index
 

Financials

   21.3 %   20.2 %

Energy

   18.6 %   20.7 %

Materials

   18.1 %   16.9 %

Information Technology

   9.7 %   10.4 %

Industrials

   9.6 %   7.5 %

Telecommunication Services

   8.4 %   10.9 %

Consumer Discretionary

   5.7 %   4.5 %

Utilities

   2.1 %   3.0 %

Consumer Staples

   1.4 %   4.3 %

Health Care

   0.5 %   1.6 %

Other Assets and Liabilities

   4.6 %   0.0 %
            

Top Ten Holdings

 

Security Name

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

OAO Gazprom, Sponsored ADR*

   3.8 %

Compania Vale do Rio Doce, ADR*

   2.8  

China Mobile Ltd.*

   2.3  

Ceske Energeticke Zavody

   2.1  

Petroleo Brasileiro, S.A., Sponsored ADR

   2.1  

Anglo American PLC

   2.0  

Tenaris S.A.

   2.0  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR

   1.8  

Uralkaliy OAO

   1.8  

Raspadskaya

   1.6  
      

Top Ten as a Group

   22.3 %
      

 

* Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2007

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security.

 

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Fund Snapshots (continued)

 

Summary of Investments by Country

Country

   Managers
Emerging Markets
Equity Fund*
    MSCI EM Index  

Argentina

   0.0 %   0.1 %

Bermuda

   0.8 %   0.6 %

Brazil

   15.8 %   17.6 %

Cayman Islands

   0.0 %   1.1 %

Chile

   0.0 %   1.1 %

China

   7.8 %   8.0 %

Colombia

   0.0 %   0.4 %

Czech Republic

   2.1 %   0.8 %

Egypt

   0.0 %   0.7 %

Hong Kong

   3.9 %   4.7 %

Hungary

   1.3 %   0.8 %

India

   5.3 %   5.7 %

Indonesia

   1.5 %   1.6 %

Ireland

   0.0 %   0.0 %

Israel

   1.6 %   2.3 %

Jordan

   0.0 %   0.1 %

Luxembourg

   2.9 %   0.6 %

Malaysia

   1.3 %   2.2 %

Mexico

   5.1 %   4.9 %

Morocco

   0.0 %   0.4 %

Netherlands

   0.0 %   0.1 %

Pakistan

   0.0 %   0.2 %

Panama

   0.5 %   0.0 %

Peru

   0.0 %   0.3 %

Philippines

   0.3 %   0.3 %

Poland

   0.5 %   1.6 %

Russia

   15.0 %   9.9 %

South Africa

   4.3 %   6.6 %

South Korea

   10.1 %   12.6 %

Taiwan

   10.5 %   10.5 %

Thailand

   2.8 %   1.3 %

Turkey

   0.9 %   1.3 %

United Kingdom

   2.0 %   0.0 %

United States

   3.7 %   1.6 %

Venezuela

   0.0 %   0.0 %
   100.0 %   100.0 %
            

 

* As a percentage of total market value on June 30, 2008

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Shares     Value

Common Stocks - 95.4%

    

Consumer Discretionary - 5.7%

    

Consorcio ARA, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

   337,618     $ 311,654

Cyfrowy Polsat SA (Poland)*

   131,602       827,511

Lojas Renner S.A. (Brazil)

   59,000       1,166,677

Net Servicos de Comunicacao S.A. (Brazil)*

   188,800       2,357,793

Resorts World Berhad (Malaysia)

   2,698,500       2,151,410

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)*

   326,330       1,128,047

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (India)

   394,057       1,833,953

Total Consumer Discretionary

       9,777,045

Consumer Staples - 1.4%

    

Shinsegae Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   4,599       2,473,398

Energy - 18.6%

    

CNOOC Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   1,523,000       2,643,793

LUKOIL Holdings, ADR (Russia)

   25,826       2,536,113

OAO Gazprom, Sponsored ADR (Russia)

   113,650       6,565,429

OAO Rosneft Oil Co. GDR (Russia) (a)*

   238,460       2,770,905

OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes S.A. (Brazil)*

   2,400       1,896,810

Petroleo Brasileiro, S.A. (Brazil)

   32,600       1,889,170

Petroleo Brasileiro, S.A., Sponsored ADR (Brazil)

   50,070 2     3,546,458

PTT Public Co., Ltd. (Thailand)

   270,000       2,442,259

Sasol Ltd. (South Africa)

   45,256       2,663,984

Tenaris S.A. (Luxembourg)

   45,100 2     3,359,950

Yanzhou Coal Mining Co., Ltd. (China)

   848,000       1,580,996

Total Energy

       31,895,867

Financials - 21.3%

    

Bank Hapoalim, Ltd. (Israel)

   210,014       925,800

Bank of China, Ltd., Class H (China)

   5,276,000       2,349,888

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

   998,000       2,168,022

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (China)

   724,504       2,524,125

Chinatrust Financial Holding Co., Ltd., (Taiwan)

   2,700,280       2,604,749

Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)

   583,676       2,744,886

Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS (Turkey)

   451,486       1,545,847

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. Class H (China)

   3,631,000       2,482,611

Kookmin Bank, Sponsored ADR (South Korea)

   35,948       2,103,317

OAO Open Investments (Russia)*

   674       248,913

OTP Bank NyRt. (Hungary)*

   51,584       2,157,620

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Indonesia)

   1,706,000       947,739

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   12,226       2,553,506

Sanlam, Ltd. (South Africa)

   1,081,431       2,286,771

Savings Bank of the Russian

    

Federation(Sberbank) (Russia)

   805,473       2,538,855

Siam Commercial Bank PCL (Thailand)

   1,009,300       2,344,095

Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros S.A. (Brazil)

   21,200       2,690,917

Unitech Ltd. (India)

   300,000       1,201,465

Total Financials

       36,419,126

Health Care - 0.5%

    

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, ADR (India)

   60,223       940,440

Industrials - 9.6%

    

China Shipping Development Co., Ltd. (China)

   834,000       2,512,808

Copa Holdings, S.A., Class A (Panama)*

   31,200 2     878,592

Cosco Pacific Limited (Bermuda)

   866,000       1,421,685

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   51,175       1,997,885

Hyundai Development Co. (South Korea)

   43,405       2,197,660

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   5,285       1,634,190

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (India)

   39,843       2,027,417

Localiza Rent A Car S.A. (Brazil)

   116,800       1,311,459

Santos Brasil Participacoes SA (Brazil)

   64,962       935,670

Siemens India, Ltd. (India)

   114,384       1,033,577

SM Investments Corp. (Philippines)

   108,019       588,863

Total Industrials

       16,539,806

Information Technology - 9.7%

    

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (Taiwan)

   2,602,285       2,332,739

Delta Electronics, Inc. (Taiwan)

   40,000       111,123

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

   480,539       2,363,095

LG Display Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   50,840 2     1,900,322

Mediatek, Inc. (Taiwan)

   218,150       2,511,373

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   2,004       1,197,267

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., GDR, (South Korea) (a)

   4,400       1,314,469

Siliconware Precision Industries Co. (Taiwan)

   1,187,140       1,746,837

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

   989       2,101

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

     Shares     Value  

Information Technology - 9.7% (continued)

    

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR (Taiwan)*

   282,802     $ 3,085,370  

Total Information Technology

       16,564,696  

Materials - 18.1%

    

Anglo American PLC (United Kingdom)

   50,000       3,511,684  

Anhui Conch Cement Company Ltd. (China)*

   290,936 2     1,948,877  

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)*

   80,200       1,980,940  

Compania Vale do Rio Doce, ADR (Brazil)

   132,400       4,742,569  

Evraz Group SA GDR (Luxembourg)

   10,450       1,212,061  

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp. (Taiwan)

   679       1,336  

GMK Norilsk Nickel, Sponsored ADR (Russia)

   60,016 2     1,512,403  

Harmony Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (South Africa)*

   76,995       937,265  

Harmony Gold Mining Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR (United States)*

   94,100 2     1,152,725  

Mechel OAO (Russia)

   33,100 2     1,639,774  

Raspadskaya (Russia)*

   295,130       2,773,958  

Sappi Ltd. (South Africa)

   128,162       1,542,921  

Taiwan Fertilizer Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

   272,000       1,019,733  

Tata Steel Ltd. (India)

   120,039       2,040,695  

Uralkaliy OAO (Russia)

   42,147       3,040,678  

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. (Brazil)

   41,400       1,947,202  

Total Materials

       31,004,821  

Telecommunication Services - 8.4%

    

America Movil , SAB de C.V. (Mexico)

   48,500       2,558,375  

Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd. (Israel)

   941,064       1,853,294  

China Mobile Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   298,500       4,006,720  

Mobile Telesystems, Sponsored ADR (Russia)

   27,200       2,083,792  

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk P (Indonesia)

   2,078,000       1,659,587  

Tim Participacoes S.A., ADR (Brazil)

   75,700 2     2,152,151  

Total Telecommunication Services

       14,313,919  

Utility - 2.1%

    

Ceske Energeticke Zavody (Czech Republic)

   40,000       3,552,470  

Total Common Stocks
(cost $142,585,304)

       163,481,588  

Preferred Stock - 1.4%

    

TAM S.A. (Brazil) (cost $2,101,695)

   129,883       2,472,727  

Warrant - 0.0%#

    

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   127,000       17,917  

Other Investment Companies - 11.8%1

    

Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserves Fund, 2.62%3

   15,900,575       15,900,575  

Dreyfus Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 2.66%

   4,268,134       4,268,134  

Total Other Investment Companies
(cost $20,168,709)

       20,168,709  

Total Investments - 108.6%
(cost $164,855,708)

       186,140,941  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (8.6)%

       (14,799,788 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

     $ 171,341,153  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Fund Snapshots

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio Breakdown

LOGO

 

Industry

   Managers
Global Bond
Fund**
    Lehman Brothers
Global Aggregate
Index
 

Corporate

   50.7 %   17.3 %

Foreign Government

   35.8 %   49.8 %

U.S. Government

   6.6 %   12.1 %

Preferred Stocks

   3.2 %   0.0 %

Asset-Backed Securities

   0.3 %   0.5 %

Mortgage Backed Securities

   0.0 %   20.3 %

Other Assets and Liabilities

   3.4 %   0.0 %
            

Top Ten Holdings

 

Security Name

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 3.750%, 01/04/17*

   5.2 %

Belgium Kingdom, 5.500%, 09/28/17*

   4.8  

Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 4.000%, 04/13/12*

   3.1  

KfW Bankengruppe, 1.850%, 09/20/10*

   3.0  

Deutschland, Republic of, 3.750%, 07/04/13*

   2.6  

European Investment Bank, 1.250%, 09/20/12*

   2.3  

U.K. Gilts, 4.750%, 03/04/20*

   1.9  

Development Bank of Japan, 1.750%, 06/21/10

   1.9  

Singapore Government, 4.625%, 07/01/10

   1.7  

Japan Finance Corporation for Municipal Enterprises, 1.900%, 06/22/18

   1.4  
      

Top Ten as a Group

   27.9 %
      

 

* Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2007

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount    Value

Corporate Bonds - 50.7%

     

Finance - 25.5%

     

American Express Co., 6.150%, 08/28/17

   USD 65,000    $ 63,488

ASIF Global Financial, 2.380%, 02/26/09 (a)

   SGD 500,000      367,085

Barclays Financial LLC,

     

4.060%, 09/16/10 (a)

   KRW 220,000,000      211,892

4.460%, 09/23/10 (a)

   KRW 110,000,000      102,458

4.740%, 03/23/09 (09/23/08) (a) 5

   KRW 307,770,000      297,104

BNP Paribas, 4.730%, 04/12/16 6

   EUR 100,000      129,538

BSkyB Finance PLC, 5.750%, 10/20/17

   GBP 105,000      181,500

Canara Bank, 6.365%, 11/28/21 6

   USD 800,000      722,449

CIT Group, Inc.,

     

4.250%, 03/17/15

   EUR 50,000      53,175

4.650%, 09/19/16

   EUR 50,000      51,591

5.500%, 12/01/14

   GBP 620,000      838,174

Citigroup, Inc., 5.000%, 09/15/14

   USD 880,000      815,024

Depfa ACS Bank,

     

1.650%, 12/20/16

   JPY 70,000,000      638,915

1.875%, 05/07/09

   CHF 140,000      135,420

ERAC USA Finance Co.,

     

6.375%, 10/15/17 (a)

   USD 220,000      196,592

7.000%, 10/15/37 (a)

   USD 90,000      74,860

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC,

     

7.000%, 10/01/13

   USD 380,000      279,836

8.000%, 12/15/16

   USD 190,000      138,085

General Electric Capital Corp.,

     

2.250%, 02/09/09

   CHF 350,000      340,809

3.250%, 04/15/13 (b)

   USD 1,000,000      1,010,663

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

     

5.208%, 05/23/16 (08/26/08) 5

   EUR 350,000      502,741

6.875%, 01/18/38

   GBP 200,000      388,483

Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.,

     

6.375%, 03/15/15

   USD 35,000      30,975

6.875%, 11/01/14

   USD 400,000      368,000

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.,

     

1.959%, 04/18/12 (a) 4

   MYR 3,560,000      1,011,726

2.172%, 05/17/12 (a) 4

   MYR 3,000,000      844,315

HSBC Finance Corp., 1.790%, 09/18/15

   JPY 100,000,000      828,884

ICICI Bank, Ltd., 6.375%, 04/30/22 (a) 6

   USD 280,000      250,928

ISA Capital do Brasil SA, 7.875%, 01/30/12 (a)

   USD 100,000      103,500

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Finance - 25.5% (continued)

    

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

    

4.135%, 06/08/12 (a) 4

   MYR 1,935,435     $ 504,131

7.655%, 11/01/12 (a) 4

   KRW 641,200,000       442,566

7.900%, 04/30/18 6

   USD 485,000       454,755

JPMorgan International, 11.870%, 10/21/10 (a) 4

   IDR 2,680,548,500       222,788

KfW Bankengruppe,

    

1.850%, 09/20/10

   JPY 268,000,000       2,564,559

2.050%, 02/16/26

   JPY 120,000,000       1,099,535

2.600%, 06/20/37

   JPY 68,000,000       656,505

Kinder Morgan Finance Co., 5.700%, 01/05/16

   USD 245,000       218,050

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.,

    

5.750%, 01/03/17

   USD 195,000       172,081

6.500%, 07/19/17

   USD 595,000       550,446

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, 4.385%, 05/12/17 6

   EUR 215,000       264,114

Morgan Stanley Co., 4.750%, 04/01/14

   USD 275,000       250,588

Morgan Stanley Co., Series EMTN, 5.375%, 11/14/13

   GBP 120,000       214,476

Muenchener Hypothekenbank eG, 5.000%, 01/16/12 (a)

   EUR 685,000       1,071,970

Network Rail MTN Finance PLC, 4.875%, 03/06/09

   GBP 110,000       217,479

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG, 2.750%, 06/14/11

   CHF 485,000       466,701

ProLogis, 6.625%, 05/15/18

   USD 60,000 2     59,103

Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 07/15/28

   USD 15,000 2     12,000

RBS Capital Trust C, 4.243%, 01/12/16 6

   EUR 195,000       229,251

SLM Corp.,

    

4.000%, 01/15/10

   USD 55,000       51,236

5.000%, 10/01/13

   USD 425,000       367,482

5.375%, 05/15/14

   USD 5,000       4,393

5.400%, 10/25/11

   USD 10,000       9,132

8.450%, 06/15/18

   USD 100,000       95,934

Wells Fargo & Co., 4.625%, 11/02/35

   GBP 350,000       555,601

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., 6.375%, 03/20/17 (a)

   USD 285,000       255,007

Total Finance

       21,988,092

Industrial - 23.1%

    

Ahold Finance USA, Inc., Series EMTN, 6.500%, 03/14/17

   GBP 195,000       365,103

Albertson’s, Inc.,

    

6.625%, 06/01/28

   USD 65,000       55,747

7.450%, 08/01/29

   USD 295,000 2     279,058

7.750%, 06/15/26

   USD 5,000       4,904

Alltel Corp.,

    

6.500%, 11/01/13

   USD 65,000       65,162

6.800%, 05/01/29

   USD 50,000       45,750

7.000%, 07/01/12

   USD 95,000       96,900

7.875%, 07/01/32

   USD 155,000       157,325

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Industrial – 23.1% (continued)

    

Axtel S.A.B. de C.V., 7.625%, 02/01/17 (a)

   USD 210,000 2   $ 214,988

Bell Aliant Regional Communications, 5.410%, 09/26/16

   CAD 320,000       282,671

Bell Canada,

    

5.000%, 02/15/17

   CAD 160,000       127,413

6.100%, 03/16/35

   CAD 45,000       33,726

6.550%, 05/01/29 (a)

   CAD 10,000       7,865

7.300%, 02/23/32

   CAD 25,000       21,294

Bertelsmann AG, 3.625%, 10/06/15

   EUR 380,000       497,715

Biogen Idec, Inc., 6.000%, 03/01/13

   USD 420,000       416,771

Bite Finance International, 8.458%, 03/15/14 (09/15/08) (a) 5

   EUR 170,000       214,126

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 4.625%, 11/15/21

   EUR 150,000       200,785

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, 6.100%, 02/15/18 (a)

   USD 460,000       452,491

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

    

5.750%, 03/15/33

   USD 30,000       24,209

5.950%, 05/15/37

   USD 55,000       45,636

Cemex Finance Europe BV, 4.750%, 03/05/14

   EUR 350,000       469,105

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

    

6.250%, 01/15/17

   EUR 100,000       142,488

6.500%, 08/15/17

   USD 115,000       107,525

6.875%, 11/15/20

   USD 170,000       159,800

Citizens Communications Co.,

    

6.250%, 01/15/13

   USD 125,000       115,938

6.625%, 03/15/15

   USD 115,000 2     104,362

7.125%, 03/15/19

   USD 130,000       116,350

9.000%, 08/15/31

   USD 65,000       58,500

Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.875%, 07/15/15

   USD 225,000       226,406

Couche-Tard US LP/Couche-Tard Finance Corp., 7.500%, 12/15/13

   USD 160,000       158,000

CSX Corp.,

    

5.600%, 05/01/17

   USD 60,000       55,348

6.000%, 10/01/36

   USD 386,000 2     334,482

Delta Air Lines, Inc.,

    

6.821%, 08/10/22

   USD 359,950       293,359

8.021%, 08/10/22

   USD 116,331       105,861

Desarrolladora Homex, S.A. de C.V., 7.500%, 09/28/15

   USD 380,000       381,900

DP World, Ltd., 6.850%, 07/02/37 (a)

   USD 700,000       600,651

Edcon Proprietary Ltd., 8.208%, 06/15/14 (09/15/08) (a) 5

   EUR 510,000 2     525,947

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.,

    

6.625%, 10/15/36

   USD 425,000       395,589

6.700%, 07/01/18

   USD 90,000       90,585

France Telecom, 3.625%, 10/14/15

   EUR 210,000       288,288

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 23.1% (continued)

    

Georgia-Pacific Corp., 7.125%, 01/15/17 (a)

   USD 105,000 2   $ 98,700

Hanaro Telecom, Inc., 7.000%, 02/01/12 (a)

   USD 50,000       49,875

HCA, Inc.,

    

6.375%, 01/15/15

   USD 70,000       58,100

6.625%, 02/15/16

   USD 160,000 2     133,200

7.580%, 09/15/25

   USD 20,000       16,222

7.690%, 06/15/25

   USD 25,000 2     20,444

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 7.750%, 11/01/15

   USD 170,000       163,200

Home Depot, Inc., The, 5.875%, 12/16/36

   USD 250,000       204,232

Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., 6.750%, 06/01/16

   USD 140,000       124,250

International Paper Co., 7.950%, 06/15/18

   USD 215,000       213,803

KLA Instruments Corp., 6.900%, 05/01/18

   USD 345,000       338,226

Koninklijke KPN NV, 4.750%, 01/17/17

   EUR 50,000       69,457

Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.875%, 02/01/38

   USD 215,000       209,024

L-3 Communications Corp.,

    

5.875%, 01/15/15

   USD 125,000       115,312

6.125%, 07/15/13

   USD 55,000       51,975

6.125%, 01/15/14

   USD 15,000       14,062

Lafarge S.A.,

    

4.750%, 03/23/20

   EUR 215,000       275,657

5.375%, 06/26/17

   EUR 150,000       211,195

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 8.750%, 02/15/17

   USD 10,000       8,600

LPG International, Inc., 7.250%, 12/20/15

   USD 120,000       122,850

Lucent Technologies, Inc., 6.450%, 03/15/29

   USD 595,000       455,175

Medco Health Solutions, Inc., 7.125%, 03/15/18

   USD 355,000       368,665

Motorola, Inc.,

    

6.500%, 09/01/25

   USD 215,000       160,543

6.625%, 11/15/37

   USD 240,000       188,809

Nabors Industries, Inc., 6.150%, 02/15/18 (a)

   USD 245,000       247,637

News America, Inc., 6.150%, 03/01/37

   USD 420,000       386,699

Nextel Communications, Inc., 7.375%, 08/01/15

   USD 100,000       83,000

Noble Group, Ltd., 8.500%, 05/30/13 (a)

   USD 210,000 2     206,850

Owens & Minor, Inc., 6.350%, 04/15/16

   USD 530,000       520,560

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 6.750%, 12/01/14

   EUR 50,000       73,999

Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, 6.625%, 04/04/10

   EUR 390,000       619,503

PPR, 4.000%, 01/29/13

   EUR 210,000       294,224

Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,

    

6.500%, 11/15/18

   USD 40,000       32,800

7.250%, 02/15/11

   USD 75,000       72,750

7.750%, 02/15/31

   USD 65,000 2     55,412

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Industrial - 23.1% (continued)

    

Qwest Corp.,

    

6.500%, 06/01/17

   USD 46,000     $ 41,055

6.875%, 09/15/33

   USD 75,000       61,875

7.250%, 09/15/25

   USD 83,000       73,455

7.250%, 10/15/35

   USD 158,000       132,720

R.H. Donnelley Corp., 6.875%, 01/15/13

   USD 55,000       32,725

R.H. Donnelley Corp., Series A-2, 6.875%, 01/15/13

   USD 250,000       148,750

Reynolds American, Inc., 6.750%, 06/15/17

   USD 355,000       353,150

Sappi Papier Holding AG, 7.500%, 06/15/32 (a)

   USD 370,000       303,979

Shaw Communications, Inc., 5.700%, 03/02/17

   CAD 315,000       291,872

SK Telecom Co., Ltd., 6.625%, 07/20/27 (a)

   USD 725,000       694,180

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.000%, 12/01/16

   USD 404,000       347,440

Telecom Italia Capital S.p.A.,

    

4.950%, 09/30/14

   USD 290,000       265,423

6.375%, 11/15/33

   USD 125,000       111,284

Time Warner, Inc.,

    

6.625%, 05/15/29

   USD 310,000       282,093

6.950%, 01/15/28

   USD 85,000       81,560

7.300%, 07/01/38

   USD 450,000       447,233

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

    

5.800%, 03/15/36

   USD 440,000       364,184

6.000%, 02/15/18

   USD 130,000 2     125,753

Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.875%, 11/01/36

   USD 405,000 2     376,138

Vivendi, 3.875%, 02/15/12

   EUR 90,000       129,153

Wendel Investissement,

    

4.375%, 08/09/17

   EUR 200,000       204,334

4.875%, 05/26/16

   EUR 200,000       229,382

Wolters Kluwer N.V., 5.125%, 01/27/14

   EUR 60,000       89,470

WPP Finance S.A., 5.250%, 01/30/15

   EUR 100,000       140,960

Total Industrial

       19,933,301

Utilities - 2.1%

    

Edison Mission Energy, 7.625%, 05/15/27

   USD 155,000       139,112

Majapahit Holding BV, 7.250%, 06/28/17 (a)

   USD 200,000       179,000

NiSource Finance Corp., 6.400%, 03/15/18

   USD 365,000       352,274

Transport De Gas Del Sur, 7.875%, 05/14/17 (a)

   USD 540,000       415,801

TXU Corp., 6.500%, 11/15/24

   USD 410,000       302,499

Veolia Environnement,

    

4.000%, 02/12/16

   EUR 75,000       104,680

5.125%, 05/24/22

   EUR 200,000       279,164

6.000%, 06/01/18

   USD 80,000       79,816

Total Utilities

       1,852,346

Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $44,410,029)

       43,773,740

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value

Foreign Government - 35.8%

    

Asian Development Bank, 2.350%, 06/21/27

   JPY 20,000,000     $ 192,770

Belgium Kingdom, 5.500%, 09/28/17

   EUR 2,520,000       4,141,253

Bundesrepublik Deutschland,

    

3.250%, 04/17/09

   EUR 425,000       662,091

3.750%, 01/04/17

   EUR 3,049,000       4,506,676

4.000%, 04/13/12

   EUR 1,750,000       2,689,336

6.500%, 07/04/27

   EUR 615,000       1,149,622

Canadian Government, 4.250%, 09/01/09

   CAD 125,000       123,967

Colombia, Republic of,

    

9.850%, 06/28/27

   COP 245,000,000       99,921

11.750%, 03/01/10

   COP 136,000,000       71,074

12.000% 10/22/15

   COP 422,000,000       211,695

Deutschland, Republic of, 3.750%, 07/04/13

   EUR 1,480,000       2,238,292

Development Bank of Japan,

    

1.400%, 06/20/12

   JPY 39,000,000       370,397

1.750%, 06/21/10

   JPY 171,000,000       1,632,047

European Investment Bank,

    

1.250%, 09/20/12

   JPY 210,000,000 2     1,977,684

1.400%, 06/20/17

   JPY 100,300,000       926,986

11.890%, 04/24/13 (a) 4

   IDR 8,021,910,000       498,803

Government of France, 5.000%, 10/25/16

   EUR 590,000       942,278

Indonesia Government International Bond, 7.750%, 01/17/38 (a)

   USD 460,000 2     432,400

Inter-American Development Bank, 11.619%, 05/20/13 4

   IDR 2,350,000,000       146,735

Japan Finance Corporation for Municipal Enterprises,

    

1.550%, 02/21/12

   JPY 76,000,000       727,702

1.900%, 06/22/18

   JPY 130,000,000       1,234,199

Netherlands Government SA, 5.500%, 01/15/28

   EUR 190,000       316,548

Nordic Investment Bank, (The), 1.700%, 04/27/17

   JPY 50,000,000       474,193

Republica Orient Uruguay, 4.250%, 04/05/27

   UYU 17,730,000       1,048,486

Singapore Government,

    

3.625%, 07/01/11

   SGD 595,000       460,211

4.625%, 07/01/10

   SGD 1,860,000       1,454,851

South Africa, Republic of, 4.500%, 04/05/16

   EUR 385,000       519,787

U.K. Gilts, 4.750%, 03/04/20

   GBP 875,000       1,677,253

Total Foreign Government
(cost $28,731,587)

       30,927,257

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 6.6%

    

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - 1.2%

    

FHLMC Gold Pool, 5.000%, 07/01/35

   USD 997,151       958,843

FHLMC Gold Pool, 6.000%, 05/01/18 to 10/01/20

   USD 55,083       56,445

FHLMC Gold Pool, 6.500%, 08/01/35 to 10/01/35

   USD 53,879       55,663

Total Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

       1,070,951

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

Security Description

   Principal Amount     Value  

Federal National Mortgage Association - 4.1%

    

FNMA, 2.290%, 02/19/09

   SGD 400,000     $ 294,966  

FNMA, 4.500%, 05/01/20

   USD 78,682       81,778  

FNMA, 5.000%, 03/01/37

   USD 862,986       828,031  

FNMA, 5.500%, 11/01/16 to 04/01/36

   USD 859,811       850,552  

FNMA, 6.000%, 06/01/17 to 08/01/37

   USD 1,235,438       1,250,493  

FNMA, 6.500%, 10/01/35

   USD 65,831       68,031  

FNMA Gold Pool, 6.000%, 10/01/20 to 04/01/35

   USD 174,771       177,579  

Total Federal National Mortgage Association

       3,551,430  

Government National Mortgage Association - 1.3%

    

GNMA, 5.500%, 11/20/34 to 02/20/35

   USD 97,033       96,530  

GNMA, 6.000%, 07/20/37

   USD 630,269       639,827  

GNMA, 6.500%, 09/20/36

   USD 358,655       370,502  

Total Government National Mortgage Association

       1,106,859  

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
(cost $5,603,173)

       5,729,240  

Asset Backed Security - 0.3%

    

Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Mortgage Trust, 5.439%, 02/12/396 (cost $236,256)

   USD 235,000       234,029  
     Shares        

Preferred Stocks - 3.2%

    

Bank of America Corp., Series H, 8.200%

     35,950 2     891,919  

FHLMC, 8.375%

     21,825       530,348  

FNMA, 8.250%

     37,350       857,182  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 8.625%

     21,325       494,740  

Total Preferred Stocks
(cost $2,932,156)

       2,774,189  

Other Investment Company - 5.3%1

    

Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserves Fund, 2.62%3 (cost $4,608,616)

     4,608,616       4,608,616  

Total Investments - 101.9%
(cost $86,521,817)

       88,047,071  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (1.9)%

       (1,613,798 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

     $ 86,433,273  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Schedules of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

 

The following footnotes and abbreviations should be read in conjunction with each of the Schedules of Portfolio Investments previously presented in this report.

At June 30, 2008, the cost of securities for Federal income tax purposes and the gross aggregate unrealized appreciation and/or depreciation based on tax cost were:

 

Fund

   Cost    Appreciation    Depreciation     Net  

Value

   $ 64,621,964    $ 6,249,865    $ (11,063,948 )   $ (4,814,083 )

Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth

     53,079,711      8,452,783      (3,141,327 )     5,311,456  

Small Company

     30,338,061      4,609,238      (3,326,345 )     1,282,893  

International Equity

     240,505,804      42,492,026      (27,435,470 )     15,056,556  

Emerging Markets Equity

     164,927,487      32,166,153      (10,952,699 )     21,213,454  

Global Bond

     86,541,062      4,114,662      (2,608,653 )     1,506,009  
                              

 

* Non-income-producing security.
(a) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers. At June 30, 2008, the value of these securities amounted to the following:

 

Fund

   Market Value    % of Net
Assets
 

International Equity

   $ 634,676    0.3 %

Emerging Markets Equity

     4,085,374    2.4 %

Global Bond

     11,263,415    13.0 %

 

(b) Step Bond. A debt instrument with either deferred interest payments or an interest rate that resets at specific times during its term.

1

Yield shown for an investment company represents the June 30, 2008, seven-day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

2

Some or all of these shares were out on loan to various brokers as of June 30, 2008, amounting to:

 

Fund

   Market Value    % of Net
Assets
 

Value

   $ 8,459,334    16.6 %

Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth

     11,933,870    25.8 %

Small Company

     4,860,300    18.3 %

International Equity

     12,264,945    5.0 %

Emerging Markets Equity

     15,673,841    9.1 %

Global Bond

     4,471,552    5.2 %
             

 

3

Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments.

4

Represents yield to maturity at June 30, 2008.

5

Floating Rate Security. The rate listed is as of June 30, 2008. Date in parenthesis represents the security’s next coupon rate reset.

6

Variable Rate Security. The rate listed is as of June 30, 2008 and is periodically reset subject to terms and conditions set forth in the debenture.

#

Rounds to less than 0.1%.

Investments Definitions and Abbreviations:

ADR/GDR: ADR after the name of a holding stands for American Depositary Receipt, representing ownership of foreign securities on deposit with a domestic custodian bank; a GDR (Global Depositary Receipt) is comparable, but foreign securities are held on deposit in a non-U.S. bank. The value of the ADR/GDR securities is determined or significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada. Sponsored ADR/GDRs are initiated by the underlying foreign company.

FHLMC: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA: Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA: Government National Mortgage Association

USTN: United States Treasury Note

Registered shares: A security whose owner has been recorded with its issuer or issuer’s registrar.

Abbreviations have been used throughout the portfolios to indicate amounts shown in currencies other than the U.S. dollar (USD):

 

ARS:

   Argentine Peso

CAD:

   Canadian Dollar

CHF:

   Swiss Franc

COP:

   Columbian Peso

EUR:

   Euro

GBP:

   British Pound

IDR:

   Indonesian Rupiah

JPY:

   Japanese Yen

KRW:

   South Korean Won

MYR:

   Malaysian Ringgit

SEK:

   Swedish Krona

SGD:

   Singapore Dollar

UYU:

   Uruguay Peso

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Managers Value Fund     Managers AMG Essex
Large Cap Growth Fund
    Managers Small
Company Fund
 

Assets:

      

Investments at value (including securities on loan valued at $8,459,334, $11,933,870, $4,860,300, $12,264,945, $15,673,841 and $4,471,552, respectively)*

   $ 59,807,881     $ 58,391,167     $ 31,620,954  

Cash

     —         —         —    

Foreign currency**

     —         —         —    

Receivable for investments sold

     —         1,427,966       182,015  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     80,590       33,740       26,432  

Receivable from affiliate

     5,185       5,497       —    

Unrealized gains on forward foreign currency contracts

     —         —         —    

Receivable for variation margin on futures

     —         —         —    

Dividends, interest and other receivables

     50,567       14,872       17,998  

Prepaid expenses

     14,606       11,577       18,516  
                        

Total assets

     59,958,829       59,884,819       31,865,915  
                        

Liabilities:

      

Payable to Custodian

     21,852       —         —    

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     189,109       244,301       86,584  

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     8,799,085       12,209,280       5,014,758  

Payable for investments purchased

     —         1,161,597       144,800  

Unrealized losses on forward foreign currency contracts

     —         —         —    

Other payables

     —         —         —    

Accrued expenses:

      

Investment advisory and management fees

     22,435       21,503       19,769  

Administrative fees

     11,218       9,774       5,735  

Other

     63,398       58,124       34,960  
                        

Total liabilities

     9,107,097       13,704,579       5,306,606  
                        

Net Assets

   $ 50,851,732     $ 46,180,240     $ 26,559,309  
                        

Shares outstanding

     2,825,777       1,473,256       2,644,032  
                        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 18.00     $ 31.35     $ 10.05  
                        

Net Assets Represent:

      

Paid-in capital

   $ 56,619,028     $ 176,990,270     $ 24,801,762  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

     315,259       (122,057 )     (54,679 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from investments, futures and foreign currency transactions

     (1,864,015 )     (136,215,290 )     391,600  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, futures and foreign currency contracts and translations

     (4,218,540 )     5,527,317       1,420,626  
                        

Net Assets

   $ 50,851,732     $ 46,180,240     $ 26,559,309  
                        

 

      

*       Investments at cost

   $ 64,026,421     $ 52,863,850     $ 30,200,328  

**     Foreign currency at cost

     —         —         —    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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     Managers International
Equity Fund
    Managers Emerging
Markets Equity Fund
   Managers Global
Bond Fund

Assets:

       

Investments at value (including securities on loan valued at $8,459,334, $11,933,870, $4,860,300, $12,264,945, $15,673,841 and $4,471,552, respectively)*

   $ 255,562,360     $ 186,140,941    $ 88,047,071

Cash

     —         79,658      —  

Foreign currency**

     1,682,902       652,155      1,614,135

Receivable for investments sold

     4,950,288       545,567      459,741

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     929,114       378,391      41,805

Receivable from affiliate

     —         —        —  

Unrealized gains on forward foreign currency contracts

     51,613       —        53,029

Receivable for variation margin on futures

     866       —        —  

Dividends, interest and other receivables

     629,879       574,389      1,353,924

Prepaid expenses

     17,711       23,161      18,492
                     

Total assets

     263,824,733       188,394,262      91,588,197
                     

Liabilities:

       

Payable to Custodian

     189,381       —        46,812

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     1,425,666       642,046      132,443

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     12,626,427       15,900,575      4,608,616

Payable for investments purchased

     4,530,771       129,368      165,947

Unrealized losses on forward foreign currency contracts

     73,506       —        9,660

Other payables

     6,343       —        —  

Accrued expenses:

       

Investment advisory and management fees

     159,900       140,219      43,642

Administrative fees

     52,915       35,869      14,548

Other

     233,094       205,032      133,256
                     

Total liabilities

     19,298,003       17,053,109      5,154,924
                     

Net Assets

   $ 244,526,730     $ 171,341,153    $ 86,433,273
                     

Shares outstanding

     3,689,753       7,077,081      3,983,210
                     

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 66.27     $ 24.21    $ 21.70
                     

Net Assets Represent:

       

Paid-in capital

   $ 254,401,075     $ 117,573,406    $ 80,992,176

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

     698,206       418,468      2,144,029

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from investments, futures and foreign currency transactions

     (27,065,168 )     31,705,220      1,668,326

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, futures and foreign currency contracts and translations

     16,492,617       21,644,059      1,628,742
                     

Net Assets

   $ 244,526,730     $ 171,341,153    $ 86,433,273
                     

 

       

*       Investments at cost

   $ 239,055,111     $ 164,855,708    $ 86,521,817

**     Foreign currency at cost

   $ 1,253,004     $ 657,255    $ 1,575,895

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

     Managers Value Fund     Managers AMG Essex
Large Cap Growth Fund
    Managers Small
Company Fund
 

Investment Income:

      

Dividend income

   $ 643,231     $ 149,936     $ 116,139  

Interest income

     —         —         —    

Foreign withholding tax

     (9,040 )     (5,248 )     (345 )

Securities lending fees

     13,050       18,724       14,008  
                        

Total investment income

     647,241       163,412       129,802  
                        

Expenses:

      

Investment management fees

     211,937       186,444       120,152  

Administrative fees

     70,645       58,264       33,375  

Transfer agent

     74,178       68,807       12,118  

Professional fees

     19,309       18,977       12,532  

Registration fees

     11,055       13,324       9,377  

Custodian

     9,356       9,384       11,645  

Reports to shareholders

     5,397       5,370       2,862  

Trustees fees and expenses

     2,700       2,150       1,049  

Miscellaneous

     2,489       961       3,454  
                        

Total expenses before offsets

     407,066       363,681       206,564  
                        

Fee waivers

     (5,185 )     (5,497 )     —    

Expense reimbursement

     (65,362 )     (57,411 )     (10,580 )

Expense reductions

     (4,537 )     (15,304 )     (2,349 )
                        

Net expenses

     331,982       285,469       193,635  
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     315,259       (122,057 )     (63,833 )
                        

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):

      

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (881,411 )     (2,938,105 )     216,946  

Net realized loss on futures contracts

     —         —         —    

Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency contracts and transactions

     —         —         —    

Net unrealized depreciation of investments

     (10,361,678 )     (154,323 )     (2,506,991 )

Net unrealized appreciation of futures contracts

     —         —         —    

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of foreign currency contracts and translations

     —         —         —    
                        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (11,243,089 )     (3,092,428 )     (2,290,045 )
                        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (10,927,830 )   $ (3,214,485 )   $ (2,353,878 )
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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     Managers International
Equity Fund
    Managers Emerging
Markets Equity Fund
    Managers Global
Bond Fund
 

Investment Income:

      

Dividend income

   $ 5,074,581     $ 2,046,057     $ 82,768  

Interest income

     —         —         2,091,782  

Foreign withholding tax

     (512,751 )     (149,827 )     —    

Securities lending fees

     52,010       41,581       16,788  
                        

Total investment income

     4,613,840       1,937,811       2,191,338  
                        

Expenses:

      

Investment management fees

     1,212,530       1,000,094       318,391  

Administrative fees

     336,814       217,412       90,969  

Transfer agent

     389,695       242,349       66,510  

Professional fees

     44,404       36,594       24,619  

Registration fees

     14,612       14,406       13,471  

Custodian

     156,187       175,434       37,106  

Reports to shareholders

     15,014       10,752       4,725  

Trustees fees and expenses

     13,107       8,243       3,040  

Miscellaneous

     8,341       35,773       2,800  
                        

Total expenses before offsets

     2,190,704       1,741,057       561,631  
                        

Fee waivers

     —         —         (45,484 )

Expense reimbursement

     (195,948 )     (170,309 )     (15,508 )

Expense reductions

     (2,772 )     (537 )     (305 )
                        

Net expenses

     1,991,984       1,570,211       500,334  
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     2,621,856       367,600       1,691,004  
                        

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):

      

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     3,242,370       17,496,145       1,595,890  

Net realized loss on futures contracts

     (124,445 )     —         —    

Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency contracts and transactions

     (237,522 )     (33,221 )     28,838  

Net unrealized depreciation of investments

     (47,042,383 )     (37,576,482 )     (1,692,953 )

Net unrealized appreciation of futures contracts

     54,393       —         —    

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of foreign currency contracts and translations

     (1,314 )     (32,269 )     69,458  
                        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (44,108,901 )     (20,145,827 )     1,233  
                        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (41,487,045 )   $ (19,778,227 )   $ 1,692,237  
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended June 31, 2008 (unaudited) and for the year ended December 31, 2007

 

 

     Managers Value Fund     Managers AMG Essex Large
Cap Growth Fund
    Managers Small Company Fund  
     2008     2007     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:

            

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 315,259     $ 638,193     $ (122,057 )   $ (295,342 )   $ (63,833 )   $ 71,442  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures and foreign currency transactions

     (881,411 )     7,066,106       (2,938,105 )     12,081,136       216,946       5,644,580  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency translations

     (10,361,678 )     (12,723,883 )     (154,323 )     (3,092,212 )     (2,506,991 )     (2,093,069 )
                                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (10,927,830 )     (5,019,584 )     (3,214,485 )     8,693,582       (2,353,878 )     3,622,953  
                                                

Distributions to Shareholders:

            

From net investment income

     —         (644,259 )     —         —         —         (72,068 )

From net realized gain on investments

     —         (9,340,529 )     —         —         —         (4,872,436 )
                                                

Total distributions to shareholders

     —         (9,984,788 )     —         —         —         (4,944,504 )
                                                

From Capital Share Transactions:

            

Proceeds from sale of shares

     4,466,655       16,625,662       2,339,126       13,177,776       2,246,013       7,101,231  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     —         9,480,374       —         —         —         4,917,140  

Cost of shares repurchased

     (5,466,591 )     (29,238,475 )     (4,820,724 )     (35,994,240 )     (2,682,274 )     (19,785,414 )
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (999,936 )     (3,132,439 )     (2,481,598 )     (22,816,464 )     (436,261 )     (7,767,043 )
                                                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (11,927,766 )     (18,136,811 )     (5,696,083 )     (14,122,882 )     (2,790,139 )     (9,088,594 )
                                                

Net Assets:

            

Beginning of period

     62,779,498       80,916,309       51,876,323       65,999,205       29,349,448       38,438,042  
                                                

End of period

   $ 50,851,732     $ 62,779,498     $ 46,180,240     $ 51,876,323     $ 26,559,309     $ 29,349,448  
                                                

End of period undistributed net investment income (loss)

   $ 315,259       —       $ (122,057 )     —       $ (54,679 )     —    
                                                

Share Transactions:

            

Sale of shares

     222,824       584,902       75,039       401,884       223,891       555,756  

Reinvested shares

     —         425,129       —         —         —         439,422  

Shares repurchased

     (273,228 )     (1,025,973 )     (156,167 )     (1,109,222 )     (267,022 )     (1,517,885 )
                                                

Net increase (decrease) in shares

     (50,404 )     (15,942 )     (81,128 )     (707,338 )     (43,131 )     (522,707 )
                                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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     2008     2007     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:

            

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 2,621,856     $ 1,549,035     $ 367,600     $ 244,320     $ 1,691,004     $ 3,286,666  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures and foreign currency transactions

     2,880,403       35,687,191       17,462,924       42,821,002       1,624,728       2,942,161  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency translations

     (46,989,304 )     (4,284,123 )     (37,608,751 )     4,033,010       (1,623,495 )     1,694,881  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (41,487,045 )     32,952,103       (19,778,227 )     47,098,332       1,692,237       7,923,708  
                                                

Distributions to Shareholders:

            

From net investment income

     —         (1,407,436 )     —         —         —         (5,790,344 )

From net realized gain on investments

     —         —         —         (31,190,295 )     —         (36,545 )
                                                

Total distributions to shareholders

     —         (1,407,436 )     —         (31,190,295 )     —         (5,826,889 )
                                                

From Capital Share Transactions:

            

Proceeds from sale of shares

     20,148,567       89,614,996       33,507,012       81,147,105       6,984,276       70,923,164  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     —         1,269,831       —         30,267,900       —         5,738,814  

Cost of shares repurchased

     (36,160,063 )     (51,320,349 )     (40,622,526 )     (82,070,827 )     (14,367,592 )     (40,303,982 )
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (16,011,496 )     39,564,478       (7,115,514 )     29,344,178       (7,383,316 )     36,357,996  
                                                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (57,498,541 )     71,109,145       (26,893,741 )     45,252,215       (5,691,079 )     38,454,815  
                                                

Net Assets:

            

Beginning of period

     302,025,271       230,916,126       198,234,894       152,982,679       92,124,352       53,669,537  
                                                

End of period

   $ 244,526,730     $ 302,025,271     $ 171,341,153     $ 198,234,894     $ 86,433,273     $ 92,124,352  
                                                

End of period undistributed net investment income (loss)

   $ 698,206       —       $ 418,468       —       $ 2,144,029       —    
                                                

Share Transactions:

            

Sale of shares

     284,709       1,182,441       1,319,226       2,961,645       319,082       3,348,376  

Reinvested shares

     —         16,446       —         1,123,113       —         272,628  

Shares repurchased

     (510,749 )     (708,228 )     (1,638,065 )     (2,947,238 )     (659,063 )     (1,833,465 )
                                                

Net increase (decrease) in shares

     (226,040 )     490,659       (318,839 )     1,137,520       (339,981 )     1,787,539  
                                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Money Market Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

Assets:

  

Investment in JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market Fund, Capital Shares (cost $76,131,286)

   $ 76,131,286

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     2,999

Dividends receivable

     162,148

Prepaid expenses

     16,403
      

Total assets

     76,312,836
      

Liabilities:

  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     7,495

Dividends payable to shareholders

     24,621

Administration fee payable

     9,184

Other accrued expenses

     47,496
      

Total liabilities

     88,796
      

Net Assets

   $ 76,224,040
      

Shares outstanding

     76,224,040
      

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 1.00
      

Net Assets Represent:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 76,224,040
      

 

 

Managers Money Market Fund

Statement of Operations

 

 

     For the
six months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
 

Investment Income:

  

Dividend income

   $ 1,469,521  
        

Expenses:

  

Administration fees

     63,768  

Transfer agent

     26,968  

Registration fees

     16,958  

Professional fees

     15,797  

Reports to shareholders

     3,136  

Trustees fees and expenses

     3,130  

Accounting fees

     3,000  

Miscellaneous expenses

     2,310  
        

Total expenses before offsets

     135,067  
        

Expense reductions

     (21,256 )
        

Net expenses

     113,811  
        

Net Investment Income

   $ 1,355,710  
        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Managers Money Market Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     For the
six months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
    For the
one month ended
December 31,
2007*
    For the
fiscal year ended
November 30,
2007
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:

      

Net investment income

   $ 1,355,710     $ 360,095     $ 5,069,405  
                        

Distributions to Shareholders:

      

From net investment income

     (1,355,710 )     (360,095 )     (5,069,405 )
                        

From Capital Share Transactions (at a constant $1.00 per share):

      

Proceeds from sale of shares

     69,860,855       9,618,816       215,023,349  

Reinvestment of dividends

     1,317,075       333,820       4,966,351  

Cost of shares repurchased

     (86,171,817 )     (11,840,450 )     (164,722,861 )
                        

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (14,993,887 )     (1,887,814 )     55,266,839  
                        

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (14,993,887 )     (1,887,814 )     55,266,839  
                        

Net Assets:

      

Beginning of period

     91,217,927       93,105,741       37,838,902  
                        

End of period

   $ 76,224,040     $ 91,217,927     $ 93,105,741  
                        

 

* Effective December 1, 2007, Managers Money Market changed its fiscal year end from November 30 to December 31.

 

 

Managers Money Market Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

 

     For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
    For one month
ended December 31,
2007***
    For the fiscal year ended November 30,  
       2007     2006     2005**     2004*     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000  
                                                        

Income from Investment Operations:

              

Net investment income

     0.016       0.004       0.049       0.043       0.026       0.008       0.007  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

              

Net investment income

     (0.016 )     (0.004 )     (0.049 )     (0.043 )     (0.026 )     (0.008 )     (0.007 )
                                                        

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000     $ 1.000  
                                                        

Total Return1

     1.54 %3     0.37 %3     5.05 %     4.45 %     2.61 %     0.82 %     0.69 %
                                                        

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.27 %4     0.39 %4     0.29 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.36 %     0.38 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     3.19 %4     4.46 %4     4.92 %     4.42 %     2.62 %     0.86 %     0.69 %

Net assets at end of year (000’s omitted)

   $ 76,224     $ 91,218     $ 93,106     $ 37,839     $ 37,896     $ 47,645     $ 33,050  
                                                        

Expense Waivers/Offsets2

              

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.32 %4     0.44 %4     0.34 %     0.45 %     0.46 %     0.44 %     0.43 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     3.14 %4     4.41 %4     4.87 %     4.37 %     2.56 %     0.78 %     0.64 %
                                                        

 

* Prior to May 14, 2004 the Fund invested all of its assets in the Institutional Class Shares of the JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund. (See Notes to Financial Statements).
** Prior to February 19, 2005 the Fund invested all of its assets in the Institutional Class Shares of the JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market Fund. (See Notes to Financial Statements).
*** Effective December 1, 2007, Managers Money Market Fund changed its fiscal year end from November 30 to December 31. (See Notes to Financial Statements.)

1

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. (See Note 1(c) of Notes to Financial Statements.)

2

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursements and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest and taxes. (See Note 1(c) of Notes to Financial Statements.)

3

Not Annualized.

4

Annualized.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

 

Managers Value Fund

   For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
    For the year ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 21.83     $ 27.98     $ 27.98     $ 29.73     $ 26.24     $ 20.69  
                                                

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income

     0.11       0.23 3     0.27 3     0.23       0.17       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (3.94 )     (2.32 )3     4.79 3     1.43       3.47       5.56  

Total from investment operations

     (3.83 )     (2.09 )     5.06       1.66       3.64       5.67  
                                                

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net investment income

     —         (0.26 )     (0.35 )     (0.25 )     (0.15 )     (0.12 )

Net realized gain on investments

     —         (3.80 )     (4.71 )     (3.16 )     —         —    

Total distributions to shareholders

     —         (4.06 )     (5.06 )     (3.41 )     (0.15 )     (0.12 )
                                                

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 18.00     $ 21.83     $ 27.98     $ 27.98     $ 29.73     $ 26.24  
                                                

Total Return1

     (17.59 )%4,5     (7.77 )%     18.08 %     5.53 %     13.87 %     27.39 %
                                                

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.17 %6     1.16 %     1.17 %     1.18 %     1.22 %     1.27 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets1

     1.12 %6     0.83 %     0.90 %     0.72 %     0.62 %     0.59 %

Portfolio turnover

     25 %5     37 %     32 %     54 %     39 %     40 %

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 50,852     $ 62,779     $ 80,916     $ 124,643     $ 119,547     $ 100,720  
                                                

Ratios absent expense offsets:2

            

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.44 %6     1.20 %     1.23 %     1.15 %     1.38 %     1.42 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     0.85 %6     0.80 %     0.84 %     0.71 %     0.47 %     0.44 %
                                                

Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund

   For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
    For the year ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 33.37     $ 29.18     $ 27.79     $ 26.77     $ 25.46     $ 20.36  
                                                

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment loss

     (0.08 )     (0.15 )3     (0.09 )3     (0.07 )3     (0.07 )     (0.16 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (1.94 )     4.34 3     1.48 3     1.09 3     1.38       5.26  
                                                

Total from investment operations

     (2.02 )     4.19       1.39       1.02       1.31       5.10  
                                                

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 31.35     $ 33.37     $ 29.18     $ 27.79     $ 26.77     $ 25.46  
                                                

Total Return1

     (6.05 )%5     14.36 %     4.96 %     3.85 %     5.14 %     25.05 %
                                                

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.22 %6     1.24 %     1.25 %     1.28 %     1.34 %     1.33 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets1

     (0.52 )%6     (0.47 )%     (0.33 )%     (0.27 )%     (0.26 )%     (0.67 )%

Portfolio turnover

     54 %5     116 %     200 %     97 %     79 %     109 %

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 46,180     $ 51,876     $ 65,999     $ 104,878     $ 98,347     $ 110,903  
                                                

Ratios absent expense offsets:2

            

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.56 %6     1.29 %     1.32 %     1.22 %     1.47 %     1.52 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

     (0.86 )%6     (0.52 )%     (0.40 )%     (0.21 )%     (0.39 )%     (0.86 )%
                                                

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

 

Managers Small Company Fund

   For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
    For the year ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.92     $ 11.97     $ 10.84     $ 10.36     $ 9.19     $ 6.40  
                                                

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.02 )     0.02 3     (0.08 )3     (0.08 )3     (0.08 )     (0.09 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (0.85 )     1.12 3     1.21 3     0.56 3     1.25       2.88  

Total from investment operations

     (0.87 )     1.14       1.13       0.48       1.17       2.79  
                                                

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net investment income

     —         (0.03 )     —         —         —         —    

Net realized gain on investments

     —         (2.16 )     —         —         —         —    

Total distributions to shareholders

     —         (2.19 )     —         —         —         —    
                                                

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 10.05     $ 10.92     $ 11.97     $ 10.84     $ 10.36     $ 9.19  
                                                

Total Return1

     (7.97 )%4,5     9.13 %     10.42 %     4.63 %     12.73 %     43.59 %
                                                

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.45 %6     1.36 %     1.39 %     1.45 %     1.45 %     1.45 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets1

     (0.48 )%6     0.19 %     (0.72 )%     (0.82 )%     (1.05 )%     (1.20 )%

Portfolio turnover

     16 %5     50 %     126 %     26 %     18 %     48 %

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 26,559     $ 29,349     $ 38,438     $ 36,993     $ 27,629     $ 18,750  
                                                

Ratios absent expense offsets:2

            

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.55 %6,7     1.47 %     1.54 %     1.41 %     1.43 %     1.50 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

     (0.58 )%6,7     0.08 %     (0.87 )%     (0.78 )%     (1.03 )%     (1.25 )%
                                                

Managers International Equity Fund

   For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
    For the year ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 77.13     $ 67.42     $ 53.76     $ 47.05     $ 41.13     $ 31.22  
                                                

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income

     0.68       0.47       0.69       0.37       0.27       0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (11.54 )     9.60       14.15       6.83       5.96       10.04  
                                                

Total from investment operations

     (10.86 )     10.07       14.84       7.20       6.23       10.38  
                                                

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net investment income

     —         (0.36 )     (1.18 )     (0.49 )     (0.31 )     (0.47 )
                                                

Total distributions to shareholders

     —         (0.36 )     (1.18 )     (0.49 )     (0.31 )     (0.47 )
                                                

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 66.27     $ 77.13     $ 67.42     $ 53.76     $ 47.05     $ 41.13  
                                                

Total Return1

     (14.02 )%5     14.94 %4     27.63 %     15.30 %     15.17 %     33.21 %
                                                

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.48 %6     1.48 %     1.45 %     1.45 %     1.62 %     1.72 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets1

     1.95 %6     0.60 %     0.70 %     0.75 %     0.57 %     0.70 %

Portfolio turnover

     93 %5     98 %     70 %     79 %     93 %     80 %

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 244,527     $ 302,025     $ 230,916     $ 206,393     $ 234,061     $ 266,611  
                                                

Ratios absent expense offsets:2

            

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.63 %6     1.61 %     1.47 %     1.42 %     1.70 %     1.73 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     1.80 %6     0.46 %     0.68 %     0.79 %     0.50 %     0.69 %
                                                

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each period

 

 

Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund

   For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
    For the year ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 26.80     $ 24.44     $ 20.10     $ 16.50     $ 13.26     $ 8.80  
                                                

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income

     0.05       0.04 3     0.22       0.52       0.08       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (2.64 )     7.20 3     6.66       4.84       3.74       4.50  
                                                

Total from investment operations

     (2.59 )     7.24       6.88       5.36       3.82       4.51  
                                                

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net investment income

     —         —         (0.22 )     (0.55 )     (0.06 )     (0.05 )

Net realized gain on investments

     —         (4.88 )     (2.32 )     (1.21 )     (0.52 )     —    
                                                

Total distributions to shareholders

     —         (4.88 )     (2.54 )     (1.76 )     (0.58 )     (0.05 )
                                                

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 24.21     $ 26.80     $ 24.44     $ 20.10     $ 16.50     $ 13.26  
                                                

Total Return1

     (9.70 )%5     29.50 %4     34.50 %     32.53 %     28.85 %     51.20 %
                                                

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.80 %6     1.78 %     1.76 %     1.75 %     1.85 %     1.99 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets1

     0.43 %6     0.13 %     0.89 %     0.59 %     0.67 %     0.08 %

Portfolio turnover

     22 %5     62 %     41 %     35 %     58 %     79 %

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 171,341     $ 198,235     $ 152,983     $ 117,229     $ 63,567     $ 36,728  
                                                

Ratios absent expense offsets:2

            

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     2.00 %6,7     1.93 %     1.76 %     1.72 %     1.87 %     1.97 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     0.23 %6,7     (0.02 )%     0.89 %     0.62 %     0.66 %     0.13 %
                                                

Managers Global Bond Fund

   For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
    For the year ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 21.31     $ 21.17     $ 20.19     $ 22.38     $ 22.19     $ 20.58  
                                                

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income

     0.43       0.70 3     0.45       0.63       0.65       0.80  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (0.04 )     0.88 3     1.05       (1.75 )     1.49       3.43  
                                                

Total from investment operations

     0.39       1.58       1.50       (1.12 )     2.14       4.23  
                                                

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net investment income

     —         (1.43 )     (0.49 )     (0.77 )     (1.34 )     (2.09 )

Net realized gain on investments

     —         (0.01 )     (0.03 )     (0.30 )     (0.61 )     (0.53 )
                                                

Total distributions to shareholders

     —         (1.44 )     (0.52 )     (1.07 )     (1.95 )     (2.62 )
                                                

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 21.70     $ 21.31     $ 21.17     $ 20.19     $ 22.38     $ 22.19  
                                                

Total Return1

     1.92 %5     7.52 %4     7.36 %     (4.94 )%     9.62 %     20.69 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.10 %6     1.19 %     1.19 %     1.19 %     1.29 %     1.68 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets1

     3.72 %6     3.25 %     2.86 %     2.38 %     2.73 %     3.48 %

Portfolio turnover

     29 %5     152 %     56 %     64 %     130 %     152 %

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 86,433     $ 92,124     $ 53,670     $ 43,131     $ 36,454     $ 32,307  
                                                

Ratios absent expense offsets:2

            

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.23 %6     1.25 %     1.27 %     1.26 %     1.49 %     1.68 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     3.59 %6     3.18 %     2.78 %     2.31 %     2.53 %     3.48 %
                                                

The following notes should be read in conjunction with the Financial Highlights of the Funds presented on the preceding pages.

 

1

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced. (See Note 1(c) to the Notes to Financial Statements.)

2

Excludes the impact of expense (reimbursement)/recoupment and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest and taxes. (See Note 1(c) to the Notes to Financial Statements.)

3

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

4

The Total Return is based on the Financial Statement Net Asset Values as shown above.

5

Not Annualized.

6

Annualized.

7

Includes interest expense for the period ended June 30, 2008, of 0.02% and 0.03% for Small Company and Emerging Markets Equity, respectively. (See Note 1(c) of Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

 

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Managers Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust is comprised of a number of different funds. Included in this report are the Managers Value Fund (“Value”), Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund (“Essex Large Cap Growth”), Managers Small Company Fund (“Small Company”), Managers International Equity Fund (“International Equity”), Managers Emerging Markets Equity Fund (“Emerging Markets Equity”), Managers Money Market Fund (“Money Market”) and Managers Global Bond Fund (“Global Bond”), collectively the “Funds.”

Money Market invests all of its investable assets in the Capital Shares of the JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market Fund (the “Portfolio”), a separate registered open-end management investment company with substantially the same investment objective and policies as the Fund. The Portfolio is a series of the JPMorgan Trust II, a business trust organized under the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The investment manager of the Portfolio is JPMorgan Investment Advisors Inc. (“JPMIA”). The performance of the Fund is directly affected by the performance of the Portfolio.

The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contin-gent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements:

 

a. Valuation of Investments

Equity securities traded on a domestic or international securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price, or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Over-the-counter securities are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, if one is available. Lacking any sales, over-the-counter securities are valued at the last quoted bid price. The Funds’ investments are generally valued based on market quotations provided by the third party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Funds. Under certain circumstances, the value of a specific investment may be based on an evaluation of its fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Trust. A Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio security to calculate its NAV when, for example, (1) market quotations are not readily available because a portfolio security is not traded in a public market or the principal market in which the security trades is closed, (2) trading in a portfolio security is suspended and has not resumed before the Fund calculates its NAV, (3) where a significant event affecting the value of a portfolio security is determined to have occurred between the time of the market quotation provided for a portfolio security and the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV, (4) a security’s price has remained unchanged over a period of time (often referred to as a “stale price”), or (5) Managers Investment Group LLC (the “Investment Manager”) determines that a market quotation is inaccurate. Portfolio investments that trade primarily on foreign markets are priced based upon the market quotation of such securities as of the close of their respective principal markets, as adjusted to reflect the Investment Manager’s determination of the impact of events occurring subsequent to the close of such markets but prior to the time as of which the Fund calculates their NAV. In accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, the Investment Manager relies upon recommendations of a third-party fair valuation service in adjusting the prices of such foreign portfolio investments. The Funds may invest in securities that may be thinly traded. The Board of Trustees has adopted procedures to adjust prices when thinly traded securities are judged to be stale so that they reflect fair value. An investment valued on the basis of its fair value may be valued at a price higher or lower than available market quotations. An investment’s valuation may differ depending on the method used and the factors considered in determining value according to the Funds fair value procedures.

Fixed-income securities are valued based on valuations furnished by independent pricing services that utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. Short-term investments having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments in other regulated investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share except iShares or other ETF’s, which are valued the same as equity securities. Investments in certain mortgage-backed, stripped mortgage-backed, preferred stocks, convertible securities, derivatives and other debt securities not traded on an organized securities market are valued on the basis of valuations provided by dealers or by a pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in such securities and various relationships between securities and yield to maturity in determining value. Securities (including derivatives) for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith, and pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Further, because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Money Market’s investment in the Portfolio is valued daily at its end of day net asset value per share. The Portfolio’s underlying investments are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value. The amortized cost method of valuation values a security at its cost at the time of purchase and thereafter assumes a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or premium, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the market value of the instruments.

The Funds adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability.

 

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Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is as-signed a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk)

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments. The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments in
Securities
   Other Financial
Instruments*
 

Value

     

Level 1

   $ 59,807,881    —    

Level 2

     —      —    

Level 3

     —      —    
             

Total

   $ 59,807,881    —    
             

Essex Large Cap Growth

     

Level 1

   $ 58,391,067    —    

Level 2

     —      —    

Level 3

     —      —    
             

Total

   $ 58,391,067    —    
             

Small Company

     

Level 1

   $ 31,620,954    —    

Level 2

     —      —    

Level 3

     —      —    
             

Total

   $ 31,620,954    —    
             

International Equity

     

Level 1

   $ 60,064,582    (16,701 )

Level 2

     195,497,778    (21,894 )

Level 3

     —      —    
             

Total

   $ 255,562,360    (38,595 )
             

Emerging Markets Equity

     

Level 1

   $ 79,285,050    —    

Level 2

     106,855,891    —    

Level 3

     —      —    
             

Total

   $ 186,140,941    —    
             

Global Bond

     

Level 1

   $ 7,382,806    —    

Level 2

     80,664,265    43,368  

Level 3

     —      —    
             

Total

   $ 88,047,071    43,368  
             

Money Market

     

Level 1

   $ 76,131,286    —    

Level 2

     —      —    

Level 3

     —      —    
             

Total

   $ 76,131,286    —    
             

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation of the instrument.

 

b. Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

 

c. Investment Income and Expenses

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed. These dividends are recorded as soon as the Trust is informed of the ex-dividend date. Dividend income on foreign securities is recorded net of any withholding tax. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. As a shareholder of the Portfolio, the Money Market Fund receives its proportionate share of the dividends paid by such class, which takes into consideration the Fund’s proportionate share of net investment income and expenses of such class. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a fund are apportioned among the Funds in the Trust and in some cases other affiliated funds based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders.

The following Funds had certain portfolio trades directed to various brokers who paid a portion of such Fund’s expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, under these arrangements the amount by which the Funds’ expenses were reduced and the impact on the expense ratios were as follows: Value - $4,393 or 0.02%; Essex Large Cap Growth - $15,173 or 0.07%; Small Company - $2,274 or 0.02% and International Equity – 1,997 or 0.001%.

 

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The Funds have a “balance credit” arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (formerly The Bank of New York), the Fund’s custodian, whereby the Funds are credited with an interest factor equal to 0.75% below the effective 90-day T-Bill rate for account balances left uninvested overnight. These credits serve to reduce custody expenses that would otherwise be charged to the Funds. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the custodian expense was reduced as follows: International Equity - $82; Emerging Markets Equity - $53 and Global Bond - $61.

Overdrafts will cause a reduction of any earnings credits, computed at 2% above the Federal funds rate on the day of the overdraft. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, overdraft fees were as follows: Small Company - $2,331 or 0.02% and Emerging Markets Equity – $30,936 or 0.03%.

The Trust also has a balance credit arrangement with its Transfer Agent, PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (formerly PFPC Inc.), whereby earnings credits are used to offset banking charges and other out-of-pocket expenses. For six months ended June, 30, 2008, the Funds’ portion of the transfer agent expense was reduced under this arrangement as follows: Value - $144; Essex Large Cap Growth - $131; Small Company - $75; International Equity - $693; Emerging Markets Equity - $484 and Global Bond - $244.

The Investment Manager has agreed to waive a portion of its administrative fee in consideration of shareholder servicing fees that it has received from JPMorgan Distribution Services, Inc., with respect to short-term cash investments the Funds have made in the JPMorgan Liquid Assets Portfolio. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Money Market’s administrative fee was reduced by $21,256.

Total returns and net investment income for the Funds would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset. Total expenses before off-sets exclude the impact of expense reimbursements or fee waivers and expense offsets such as brokerage recapture credits, but include non-reimburseable expenses such as interest and taxes, if any.

 

d. Dividends and Distributions

Dividends resulting from net investment income, if any, normally will be declared and paid annually for all Funds except Money Market. Dividends resulting from net investment income, if any, normally will be declared daily and paid monthly for Money Market. Distributions of capital gains, if any, will be made annually in December and when required for Federal excise tax purposes. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for losses deferred due to wash sales, REITS, equalization accounting for tax purposes, foreign currency, options, futures and market discount transactions. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital.

 

e. Federal Taxes

The Funds intend to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for Federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

Additionally, based on the Funds’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.

 

f. Capital Loss Carryovers

As of June 30, 2008, the following Funds had accumulated net realized capital loss carryovers from securities transactions for Federal income tax purposes as shown in the following chart. These amounts may be used to offset realized capital gains, if any, through the expiration dates listed.

 

Fund

   Capital Loss
Carryover Amount
   Expires December 31,

Essex Large Cap Growth

   $ 89,173,242    2009
     30,988,593    2010
     12,899,489    2011

International Equity

     13,386,880    2010
     16,170,119    2011

Money Market

     2,266    2008

 

g. Capital Stock

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each series the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value, for each fund. Each Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

At June 30, 2008, certain unaffiliated shareholders, specifically omnibus accounts, individually held greater than 10% of the outstanding shares of the following Funds: Essex Large Cap Growth – one owns 13%; International Equity – one owns 28% and Emerging Markets Equity – two collectively own 68%. Transactions by these shareholders may have a material impact on the Funds.

 

h. Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon current foreign exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and forward foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.

 

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In addition, the Funds do not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

 

2. Agreements and Transactions with Affiliates

For each of the Funds other than Money Market, the Trust has entered into an Investment Management Agreement under which Managers Investment Group LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an independently managed subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Funds. The Investment Manager selects subadvisors for the Fund (subject to Trustee approval) and monitors each subadvisor’s investment programs and results. The Funds’ investment portfolio is managed by portfolio managers who serve pursuant to a Subadvisory Agreement with the Investment Manager.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Funds to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the annual investment management fee rate, as a percentage of average daily net assets, were as follows:

 

Fund

   Investment
Management Fee
 

Value

   0.75 %

Essex Large Cap Growth

   0.80 %

Small Company

   0.90 %

International Equity

   0.90 %

Emerging Markets Equity

   1.15 %

Global Bond

   0.70 %

The Investment Manager of Global Bond has agreed to contractually waive a portion of its management fee for the Fund until at least March 1, 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the amount waived was $45,484 or 0.10%.

The Trust has entered into an Administration and Shareholder Servicing Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as each Fund’s administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all aspects of managing the Fund’s operations, including administration and shareholder services to each Fund, its shareholders, and certain institutions, such as bank trust departments, broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, that advise or act as an intermediary with the Funds’ shareholders. Under the terms of the Administration Agreement, each of the Funds, except Global Bond and Money Market, pay a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.25% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Global Bond and Money Market pay a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.20% and 0.15%, respectively, per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Investment Manager for the Funds, has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2009, subject to later reimbursement by the Funds in certain circumstances, that the total annual operating expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest, brokerage costs, acquired fund expenses and extraordinary expenses) will be limited to the following amounts of the Fund’s average daily net assets: Small Company – 1.45%; International Equity – 1.48%; Emerging Markets Equity – 1.77%; and Global Bond – 1.10%. The Investment Manager has also contractually agreed, subject to later reimbursement by the Funds in certain circumstances, that the total annual operating expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest, brokerage costs, acquired fund expenses and extraordinary expenses) will be limited to 1.19% and 1.29%, on Value and Essex Large Cap Growth, respectively, of each Fund’s average daily net assets, provided that the amount of fees waived, paid or reimbursed does not exceed 0.25% per annum of each Fund’s average daily net assets. Prior to January 1, 2008, the expense limitations for International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, and Global Bond were 1.55%, 1.79%, and 1.19%, respectively.

Each Fund is obligated to repay the Investment Manager such amounts waived, paid or reimbursed in future years provided that the repayment occurs within (36) months after the waiver or reimbursement and that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total operating expenses in any such future year to exceed that Fund’s respective expense cap. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Funds made no such repayments to the Investment Manager. At June 30, 2008, the cumulative amount of reimbursement by the Manager subject to repayment by Value, Essex Large Cap, Small Company, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity and Global Bond equaled $119,224, $99,283, $61,955, $195,948, $237,210 and $39,983, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Investment Manager voluntarily waived $5,185 and $5,497 of expenses for Value and Essex Large Cap which may not be recovered by the Investment Manager.

Prior to July 1, 2007, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee was $55,000, plus $4,000 or $2,000 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. Effective July 1, 2007, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee is $65,000, plus $4,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Trustees’ fees and expenses are allocated amongst all of the Funds for which the Investment Manager serves as the advisor (the “Managers Funds”) based on the relative net assets of such Funds. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts receives an additional payment of $15,000 per year. (Prior to July 1, 2007, the Independent Chairman received an additional payment of $10,000 per year). The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an additional payment of $5,000 per year. (Prior to July 1, 2007, the Chairman of the Audit Committee received an additional payment of $2,000 per year). The “Trustee fees and expenses” shown in the financial statements represents the Fund’s allocated portion of the total fees and expenses paid by the Fund and other affiliated funds in the Managers Funds.

The Funds are distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor” or “MDI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The MDI serves as the principal underwriter for each Fund in the Trust. MDI is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of each Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold by brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. MDI bears all the expenses of providing services pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of Prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Funds are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

 

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3. Purchases and Sales of Securities

Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were as follows:

 

     Long-Term Securities    U.S. Government Securities

Fund

   Purchases    Sales    Purchases    Sales

Value

   $ 14,125,529    $ 15,069,373      N/A      N/A

Essex Large Cap Growth

     24,852,036      27,267,055      N/A      N/A

Small Company

     4,053,870      4,485,618      N/A      N/A

International Equity

     245,480,386      256,121,638      N/A      N/A

Emerging Markets Equity

     38,435,926      53,295,468      N/A      N/A

Global Bond

     23,519,861      22,414,707    $ 1,830,676    $ 8,345,084

 

4. Portfolio Securities Loaned

Each of the Funds other than Money Market may participate in a securities lending program offered by BNYM providing for the lending of equities, corporate bonds and government securities to qualified brokers. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash and/or government securities. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. Collateral received in the form of cash is invested temporarily in institutional money market funds or other short-term investments by BNYM. Security lending fees include earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate. These earnings (after any rebate) then are divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the program, and the Fund loaning the security, according to agreed-upon rates.

 

5. Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Funds under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

6. Forward Commitments

Certain transactions, such as futures and forward transactions, dollar roll agreements, or purchases of when-issued or delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Fund’s net asset value as if the Fund had created a degree of leverage in its portfolio. However, if the Fund enters into such a transaction, the Fund will establish a segregated account with its custodian in which it will maintain cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities equal in value to its obligations in respect to such transaction. Securities and other assets held in the segregated account may not be sold while the transaction is outstanding, unless other suitable assets are substituted.

 

7. Futures Contracts Held or Issued

International Equity may purchase or sell futures contracts to achieve a desired level of investment, whether to accommodate portfolio turnover or cash flows from capital shares transactions. There are certain risks associated with futures contracts. Prices may not move as expected or the Fund may not be able to close out the contract when it desires to do so, resulting in losses.

Futures are valued at their quoted daily settlement prices. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the financial statements. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statement of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed, when they are recorded as realized gains (losses) on futures or forward currency contracts. Cash pledged to cover margin requirements for the open futures positions at June 30, 2008, amounted to $61,199. Open futures contracts (in U.S. Dollars) at June 30, 2008, were as follows:

 

Type

   Number of
Contracts
   Position    Expiration
Month
   Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 

DJ Euro Stoxx 50

   5    Long    9/08    $ (16,702 )

 

8. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, and Global Bond invested in forward foreign currency exchange contracts to manage currency exposure. These investments may involve greater market risk than the amounts disclosed in the Fund’s financial statements.

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between a Fund and another party to buy or sell a currency at a set price at a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily, and the change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Gain or loss on the purchase or sale of contracts having the same settlement date, amount and counter party is realized on the date of offset, otherwise gain or loss is realized on the settlement date.

The Funds, except Value, Essex Large Cap Growth, Money Market and Small Company, may invest in non-U.S. dollar denominated instruments subject to limitations, and enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities and to protect against a possible loss resulting from an adverse change in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and such foreign currency. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

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Cash pledged to cover margin requirements for open forward positions in Global Bond at June 30, 2008 is $154,427. Open forward foreign currency exchange contracts (in U.S. Dollars) at June 30, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency

   Position    Settlement Date    Current Value
(Receivable Amount)
    Contract Value
(Payable Amount)
    Unrealized Gain/
(Loss)
 

International Equity

            

euro-dollar

   Short    7/2/08      (2,188,435 )     (2,189,346 )     911  

Pound Sterling

   Short    9/5/08      (3,369,934 )     (3,305,499 )     (64,435 )

Japanese Yen

   Short    7/3/08      (576,148 )     (575,942 )     (206 )

South African Rand

   Short    7/2/08      (326,597 )     (321,108 )     (5,489 )

Swiss Franc

   Long    7/3/08      406,889       407,833       (944 )

euro-dollar

   Long    7/3/08      70,505       70,508       (3 )

Pound Sterling

   Long    9/5/08      3,440,610       3,392,337       48,273  
                              
         $ (2,543,110 )   $ (2,521,217 )   $ (21,893 )
                              

Global Bond

            

Canadian Dollar

   Short    9/17/08      (911,100 )     (906,973 )     (4,127 )

Colombian Peso

   Short    9/17/08      (430,879 )     (483,908 )     53,029  

Colombian Peso

   Long    9/17/08      430,879       436,412       (5,533 )
                              
         $ (911,100 )   $ (954,469 )   $ 43,369  
                              

 

 

 

9. New Accounting Pronouncement

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”).” FIN 48 applies to all registered investment companies and establishes the minimum threshold for recognizing, and a system for measuring, the benefits of tax-return positions in the financial statements. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Investment Manager has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (tax years ended June 30, 2004-2007) and has concluded that as of June 30, 2008, no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Additionally, the Investment Manager is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, the Investment Manager’s conclusion regarding FIN 48 may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, further implementation guidance expected from FASB, and ongoing analysis of tax laws, regulations, and interpretations thereof.

 

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Annual Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreements (unaudited)

 

On June 6, 2008, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Manager for each of the Funds identified below and the Subadvisory Agreement for each of the Subadvisors. The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to each Fund, the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds (each a “Peer Group”), performance information for relevant benchmark indices (each a “Fund Benchmark”) and other information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisors under their respective agreements. The Trustees also took into account information on the services provided by the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor (including information provided at meetings held on May 15-16 and June 5-6, 2008), as well as performance, fee and expense information regarding each Fund provided to them on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel and with management; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

Nature, extent and quality of services.

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, biographical information on its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Funds and the Trustees’ familiarity with the Investment Manager’s management through Board meetings, discussions and reports. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Funds; (b) the quality of the search, selection and monitoring services performed by the Investment Manager in overseeing the portfolio management responsibilities of the Subadvisors; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Funds’ other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance programs. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and to maintain contractual expense limitations for the Funds.

For each Fund, the Trustees also reviewed information relating to each Subadvisor’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (for each Subadvisor, its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the Fund or the portion of the Fund for which the Subadvisor has portfolio management responsibility.

Among other things, the Trustees reviewed biographical information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding each Subadvisor’s organizational and management structure and each Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individual or individuals at each Subadvisor with portfolio management responsibility for the portion of the Fund managed by the Subadvisor, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. With respect to those Funds managed with multiple Subadvisors, the Trustees also noted information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the manner in which each Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy complements those utilized by a Fund’s other Subadvisors. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by each Subadvisor in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadvisor’s personnel; and (c) the Subadvisor’s compliance programs. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of each Subadvisor with respect to its ability to provide the services required under its Subadvisory Agreement.

Performance.

As noted above, the Board considered each Fund’s performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about the Fund’s performance results, portfolio composition and Investment Strategies, including with respect to the portion of the Fund managed by each Subadvisor. The Board noted the Investment Manager’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of each Subadvisor. The Board also noted each Subadvisor’s performance record with respect to the Fund. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s attention to monitoring each Subadvisor’s performance with respect to the Funds and its discussions with management regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Funds.

Advisory Fees and Profitability.

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee charged by the Investment Manager for managing each Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Manager, and not the Fund, is responsible for paying the fees charged by the Fund’s Subadvisors and, therefore, that the fees paid to the Investment Manager cover the cost of providing portfolio management services as well as the cost of providing search, selection and monitoring services in operating a “manager-of-managers” complex of mutual funds. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the additional high quality supervisory services provided by the Investment Manager and the fact that the subadvisory fees are paid out of the advisory fee, the advisory fee payable by each Fund to the Investment Manager can reasonably be expected to exceed the median advisory fee for the Peer Group, which consists of many funds that do not operate with a manager-of-managers structure. In this regard, the Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager has undertaken to maintain expense limitations for the Funds.

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees also reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect, received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing each Fund and all the mutual funds in the Managers Family of Funds, the cost

 

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of providing such services and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also noted the current and potential asset levels of each Fund and the willingness of the Investment Manager to waive fees and pay expenses for certain of the Funds from time to time as a means of limiting the total expenses of the smaller Funds. The Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the current advisory fee structure. In this regard, the Trustees noted that, unlike a mutual fund that is managed by a single investment adviser, the Funds operate in a manager-of-managers structure and, as a Fund grows in size, it is common practice for the Investment Manager to recommend the selection of an additional Subadvisor to manage a portion of the Fund’s portfolio. The Trustees further noted that, because of this practice, the Investment Manager’s oversight and supervisory responsibilities with respect to the Funds can be expected to increase with the size of the Funds. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fees for any Fund at this time. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees also noted that as a Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent that the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

Subadvisory Fees and Profitability.

In considering the reasonableness of the fee payable by the Investment Manager to each Subadvisor, the Trustees relied on the ability of the Investment Manager to negotiate the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement at arm’s length as part of the manager-of-managers structure, noting that the Subadvisors are not affiliated with the Investment Manager. In addition, the Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. Accordingly, the cost of services to be provided by each Subadvisor and the profitability to each Subadvisor of its relationship with a Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, and based on the current size of the portion of the Fund managed by each Subadvisor, the Trustees concluded that any economies of scale being realized by the Subadvisors was not a material factor in the Trustees’ deliberations at this time.

In addition to the foregoing, the Trustees considered the specific factors and related conclusions set forth below with respect to each Fund.

MANAGERS VALUE FUND

Fund Performance.

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2008 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, for each period. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the reasons for the Fund’s performance and its discussion regarding its review of the Subadvisors for the Fund. The Trustees concluded that management was taking steps to address the Fund’s performance.

Advisory Fees.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2008 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2009, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses to 1.19%, provided that the amount waived may not exceed 0.25%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisors, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisors and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory fees are reasonable.

MANAGERS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND

Fund Performance.

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2008 was below, below, below and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, below, below and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance. In this regard, the Trustees noted that performance has improved in 2008 and the Fund’s performance since inception (February 9, 1998) is in the top quartile of its Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s performance is being addressed.

Advisory Fees.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2008 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2009, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses to 1.77%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisor and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory fees are reasonable.

MANAGERS SMALL COMPANY FUND

Fund Performance.

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2008 and for the period from inception of the Fund on June 19, 2000 through March 31, 2008 was above, above, below and below, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and above, below, below and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the fact that the Fund outperformed the Fund Benchmark and its Peer Group in the calendar year most recently completed. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s performance has been satisfactory in light of all factors considered.

 

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Advisory Fees.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2008 were higher and lower, respectively, than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2009, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses to 1.45%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisor and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory fees are reasonable.

MANAGERS GLOBAL BOND FUND

Fund Performance.

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2008 was below, above, above and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, below, above and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Bond Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s more recent performance. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s performance has been satisfactory in light of all factors considered.

Advisory Fees.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2008 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2009, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses to 1.10%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, the Fund’s performance, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisor and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory fees are reasonable.

MANAGERS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Fund Performance.

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2008 was above, above, below and below, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and above, above, below and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the fact that the Fund’s performance since inception (December 31, 1985) is in the top quartile of its Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s performance has been satisfactory in light of all factors considered.

Advisory Fees.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2008 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2009, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses to 1.48%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisors, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisors and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory fees are reasonable.

*    *    *    *    *

After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions regarding the Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement, in addition to those conclusions discussed above: (a) the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and the applicable Subadvisory Agreements; (b) each Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy is appropriate for pursuing the applicable Fund’s investment objectives; (c) each Subadvisor is reasonably likely to execute its Investment Strategy consistently over time; and (d) the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor maintain appropriate compliance programs.

Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of each Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement (as applicable) would be in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 6, 2008, the Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements (as applicable) for each Fund.

 

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MANAGERS AMG ESSEX LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND

On June 6, 2008, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Manager for the Managers AMG Essex Large Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) and the Subadvisory Agreement with the Fund’s Subadvisor. The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to the Fund, the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds (the “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index (the “Fund Benchmark”) and other information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor under their respective agreements. The Trustees also took into account information on the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor (including information provided at meetings held on May 15-16 and June 5-6, 2008), as well as performance, fee and expense information regarding the Fund provided to them on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel and with management; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

Nature, extent and quality of services.

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, biographical information on its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Fund and the Trustees’ familiarity with the Investment Manager’s management through Board meetings, discussions and reports. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Fund; (b) the quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the performance by the Subadvisor of its portfolio management duties; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Fund’s other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance programs. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund.

The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadvisor’s financial condition, operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed biographical information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadvisor’s organizational and management structure and the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individual at the Subadvisor with portfolio management responsibility for the Fund, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the Subadvisor in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadvisor’s personnel; and (c) the Subadvisor’s compliance programs. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Subadvisory Agreement.

Performance.

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2008 was below, below, below and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, below, below and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the reasons for the Fund’s performance, including that the market environment in certain years has been particularly difficult in light of the Fund’s focus on growth companies. In addition, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s 10-year performance has been satisfactory. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s performance has been satisfactory in light of all factors considered.

As noted above, the Board considered the Fund’s performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about both the Fund’s performance results and portfolio composition as well as the Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy. The Board noted the Investment Manager’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s attention to monitoring the Subadvisor’s performance with respect to the Fund and its discussions with management regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Fund.

Advisory and Subadvisory Fees and Profitability.

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager and the subadvisory fee payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadvisor, the Trustees reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect, received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing the Fund and all the mutual funds in the Managers Family of Funds, the cost of providing such services and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees noted that the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor are affiliated and that the Investment Manager pays the subadvisory fee out of the advisory fee that it receives from the Fund. The Trustees also noted the current asset level of the Fund and the impact on profitability of any future growth of assets of the Fund.

 

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In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Investment Manager under the Investment Management Agreement and the profitability to the Investment Manager of its relationship with the Fund, the Trustees noted the current asset level of the Fund and the undertaking by the Investment Manager to maintain an expense limitation for the Fund. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the current advisory fee structure. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fee at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as the Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor under the Subadvisory Agreement and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the Fund, the Trustees noted the current asset level of the Fund and the undertaking by the Investment Manager to maintain an expense limitation for the Fund. As a consequence, the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, the Trustees did not consider potential economies of scale in the management of the Fund by the Subadvisor to be a material factor in their considerations at this time.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2008 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2009, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses to 1.29%, provided that the amount waived may not exceed 0.25%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisor and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory fees are reasonable.

*    *    *    *

After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions regarding the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements in addition to the conclusions discussed above: (a) the Investment Manager has demonstrated that it possesses the resources and capability to perform its duties under the Investment Management Agreement; (b) the Subadvisor has the resources to perform its duties under the Subadvisory Agreement and is qualified to manage the Fund’s assets in accordance with its investment objectives and policies; and (c) the Investment Manager and Subadvisor maintain appropriate compliance programs.

Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 6, 2008, the Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements for the Fund.

 

 

 

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Investment Manager and Administrator

Managers Investment Group LLC

800 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

(203) 299-3500 or (800) 835-3879

Distributor

Managers Distributors, Inc.

800 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

(203) 299-3500 or (800) 835-3879

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

2 Hanson Place

Brooklyn, New York 11217

Legal Counsel

Ropes & Gray LLP

One International Place

Boston, Massachusetts 02110-2624

Transfer Agent

PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc.

Attn: Managers

P.O. Box 9769

Providence, Rhode Island 02940

(800) 548-4539

Trustees

Jack W. Aber

William E. Chapman, II

Nathaniel Dalton

Edward J. Kaier

Steven J. Paggioli

Eric Rakowski

Thomas R. Schneeweis

John H. Streur

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MANAGERS AND MANAGERS AMG EQUITY FUNDS

 

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY

Rexiter Capital Management Limited

ESSEX GROWTH

ESSEX LARGE CAP GROWTH

ESSEX SMALL/MICRO CAP GROWTH

Essex Investment Management Co., LLC

FQ TAX-MANAGED U.S. EQUITY

FQ U.S. EQUITY

First Quadrant, L.P.

INSTITUTIONAL MICRO-CAP

MICRO-CAP

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

WEDGE Capital Management L.L.P.

OFI Institutional Asset Management, Inc.

Next Century Growth Investors LLC

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY

AllianceBernstein L.P.

Lazard Asset Management, LLC

Wellington Management Company, LLP

CHICAGO EQUITY PARTNERS

MID-CAP

Chicago Equity Partners, LLC

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

Urdang Securities Management, Inc.

SKYLINE SPECIAL EQUITIES

PORTFOLIO

Skyline Asset Management, L.P.

SMALL CAP

TIMESSQUARE MID CAP GROWTH

TIMESSQUARE SMALL CAP GROWTH

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

SMALL COMPANY

Epoch Investment Partners, Inc.

Kalmar Investment Advisers

SPECIAL EQUITY

Donald Smith & Co., Inc.

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

Skyline Asset Management, L.P.

Smith Asset Management Group, L.P.

Veredus Asset Management LLC

Westport Asset Management, Inc.

SYSTEMATIC VALUE

SYSTEMATIC MID CAP VALUE

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

VALUE

Armstrong Shaw Associates Inc.

Osprey Partners Investment Management, LLC

MANAGERS AND MANAGERS AMG BALANCED FUNDS

 

CHICAGO EQUITY PARTNERS BALANCED

Chicago Equity Partners, LLC

GLOBAL

AllianceBernstein L.P.

First Quadrant, L.P.

Wellington Management Company, LLP

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

FQ GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES

First Quadrant, L.P.

MANAGERS FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

BOND (MANAGERS)

FIXED INCOME

GLOBAL BOND

Loomis, Sayles & Co., L.P.

BOND (MANAGERS FREMONT)

Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC

CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE TAX-FREE

Evergreen Investment Management Co., LLC

HIGH YIELD

J.P. Morgan Investment Management LLC

INTERMEDIATE DURATION GOVERNMENT

SHORT DURATION GOVERNMENT

Smith Breeden Associates, Inc.

MONEY MARKET

JPMorgan Investment Advisors Inc.

 

 

This report is prepared for the Funds’ shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.835.3879. Distributed by Managers Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.

A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.835.3879, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.835.3879 or visit the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov.

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. To review a complete list of the Funds’ portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent quarterly holdings report, semiannual report, or annual report, please visit www.managersinvest.com.

 

 

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Item 2. CODE OF ETHICS

Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.

 

Item 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.

 

Item 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.

 

Item 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The schedule of investments in unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the shareholder report contained in Item 1 hereof.

 

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 COMPANIES AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.


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Item 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

  (a) The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

  (b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. EXHIBITS
 

(a)

  (1)      Not applicable.
 

(a)

  (2)      Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 – Filed herewith.
 

(a)

  (3)      Not applicable.
 

(b)

       Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 – Filed herewith.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

THE MANAGERS FUNDS

 

By:

 

/s/     John H. Streur

    John H. Streur, President

Date: August 29, 2008

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/     John H. Streur

  John H. Streur, President

Date: August 29, 2008

 

By:  

/s/     Donald S. Rumery

  Donald S. Rumery, Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 29, 2008